NXT Stand & Deliver to Stream Live on YouTube

NXT Stand & Deliver to Stream Live on YouTube

NXT Stand & Deliver will stream live on WWE YouTube channels this year, marking a significant change in how the event will be distributed. The show is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, and will take place at The Factory in St. Louis.

The announcement signals another shift in WWE’s broadcast strategy for its Premium Live Events. In recent years, NXT Premium Live Events have primarily aired on streaming platforms connected to WWE’s major distribution deals.

Since 2021, NXT Premium Live Events had been streaming on Peacock after WWE moved the WWE Network service to the platform in the United States. That arrangement remained in place even after WWE made further changes to its streaming agreements.

In September 2025, WWE moved its main Premium Live Events from Peacock to ESPN Unlimited. Despite that move, NXT shows continued to air on Peacock. That situation remained unchanged until recently.

NXT Vengeance Day, which aired on March 7, became the final NXT Premium Live Event to stream on Peacock under that arrangement. With NXT Stand & Deliver now set for YouTube, the upcoming show will represent a new direction for how WWE distributes NXT’s major events.

Another notable change is the event’s placement on the calendar. In past years, NXT Stand & Deliver was typically held during WrestleMania weekend as part of the larger WrestleMania festivities. This year’s edition will take place separately from WrestleMania weekend, making it a standalone event on the NXT schedule.

The venue for the show will be The Factory in St. Louis, which has hosted several wrestling events and entertainment productions in recent years. The location adds a new setting for the annual NXT showcase.

At this time, WWE has not announced any matches for the show. However, more details about the card are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks as storylines continue to develop on NXT television.

With the show approaching in early April, fans will be watching closely to see how WWE promotes NXT Stand & Deliver on Youtube and what matches are announced for the card.

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Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill WrestleMania 42 Match Draws Praise From Booker T

Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill WrestleMania 42 Match Draws Praise From Booker T

The Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill WrestleMania 42 match continues to gain attention as the event approaches, with WWE Hall of Famer Booker T praising Ripley’s current level of performance. The two stars are scheduled to face each other at WrestleMania 42 after Ripley secured the opportunity by winning the Women’s Elimination Chamber match.

The match has quickly become one of the most discussed bouts heading into the event. Both competitors bring a strong physical presence and major star power, making the contest one of the marquee matches on the WrestleMania card.

Speaking on his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T shared his thoughts on the matchup and highlighted Ripley’s recent in-ring work. According to him, the former champion is currently performing at the highest level of her career.

“Jade Cargill is a specimen. And then you got Rhea Ripley, who definitely holds her own against anyone, especially in ring. I think Rhea Ripley right now is the best worker that she’s ever been inside the squared circle. I really do. I watch her timing, I watch her movement, I can tell she’s thinking out there. That matchup right there definitely is a marquee matchup across the board.”

Booker T also suggested that the Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill match at WrestleMania 42 carries the type of star power that could potentially headline the event. In recent years, fans have continued to call for more women’s matches to close one of the two nights of WrestleMania.

Ripley’s performances have also received praise from other veterans in the wrestling industry. WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash recently complimented Ripley’s in-ring work and pointed to her ability to sell offense effectively during matches.

The rivalry between the two stars has also gained attention outside the ring. Ripley previously shared a message on social media that appeared to accuse Cargill of lying while telling her to improve her in-ring work. Cargill responded publicly, and later reports suggested the exchange was not part of WWE storyline plans.

With tensions between the two performers reportedly real, the Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill WrestleMania 42 match has become one of the most anticipated women’s matches scheduled for the event.

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Jon Moxley Explains Origin of Death Riders Name

Jon Moxley Explains Origin of Death Riders Name

Jon Moxley recently opened up about the origin of the Death Riders faction name in AEW, explaining that the phrase was not part of a carefully planned concept. Instead, the name developed from a random discovery that eventually became tied to his persona and the group’s identity.

Speaking with Renee Paquette on AEW Close Up, Moxley discussed how the phrase first appeared during his time in New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2019. The name eventually evolved into something far more meaningful than he originally expected.

“I don’t think there’s anything I’ve ever done that I’m more proud of in my career than what we’ve built with the Death Riders,” Moxley said.

He explained that the phrase itself did not have a clear meaning when he first came across it.

“Death Riders means nothing. It’s just words put together. I like it because it’s kind of that wrestling Japanglish, because there was some kind of commercial with a jacket from Goodwill that said ‘Death Riders’ that I think was like the motorcycle guys who ride around inside the big steel ball at the carnival, which I’ve never done.”

Moxley continued by explaining that the name “Death Rider” started being used during his time in Japan and gradually became associated with his wrestling character.

“So, I have no idea what it means or where it comes from, but in Japan they started calling me The Death Rider, and started calling – it’s a word that means nothing. But to me, it means something now.”

During the conversation, Moxley also spoke about the importance of the other members of the faction and how much they have meant to him personally and professionally.

“I don’t think I would be here if not for these people. I don’t know what I would be doing. I might be in jail by this point if not for this group of people,” Moxley said.

He also commented on his frustrations with how some people in the wrestling industry talk about the business.

“You know, like a couple years ago, I’m looking around and I still look around to this day and I’m like, I’m surrounded by clowns everywhere. And I listen to people talk and I’m like, do you even know what you’re talking about? Are we even talking about wrestling? I don’t think you even know what you’re talking about.”

The Death Riders faction has remained a dominant presence in AEW since its formation. While the group evolved from the Blackpool Combat Club following several roster changes, it continues to be a major force in the promotion.

The current lineup of the faction includes Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir, PAC, and Daniel Garcia.

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WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 To Air Live On YouTube As Peacock Deal Is Set To Expire

All things must come to an end, and so has WWE and Peacock’s deal to stream “NXT” PLE’s on the streaming service following this past weekend’s Vengeance Day. Almost immediately, speculation began regarding where the new home for “NXT” PLE’s would be starting next month with Stand & Deliver, with Netflix and ESPN, WWE’s other streaming partners, seen as the big favorites.

For the moment, however, it appears WWE will be taking care of streaming for the PLE themselves. Taking to X on Wednesday afternoon, “NXT” executive Shawn Michaels revealed, via an old photo of him trying to use a computer, where fans would be able to watch Stand & Deliver.

“Guess I better figure out how to get onto YouTube… because Stand and Deliver streams LIVE across the globe on WWE’s YouTube Saturday, April 4 at 7e/4p!” Michaels tweeted.

This will be the first time that WWE has ever aired an “NXT” or main roster PLE live on any of the promotion’s YouTube channels, with “NXT” events previously airing on Peacock and WWE Network. The WWE owned Lucha Libre AAA has aired its major events, including Worlds Collide and TripleMania, on YouTube since WWE purchased the promotion last year.

Michaels didn’t elaborate whether Stand & Deliver airing on WWE’s YouTube channels was a sign that “NXT” PLE’s would be airing on the internet streaming platform going forward, or if it would serve as a home for the events until WWE secures a new deal for “NXT” elsewhere. Though both “NXT” and WWE’s video library have moved on from Peacock, the relationship continues between both sides, as the streaming service will continue to air Saturday Night’s Main Event specials going forward.

Ex-NFL Star Le’Veon Bell Wants To Fight Logan Paul, Says He’ll Be At WWE WrestleMania

WWE star Logan Paul never has a shortage of enemies, and recently he re-added Le’Veon Bell to the list. The former NFL running back and Paul nearly came to blows in a boxing ring years ago, and it seemed like they were on a collision course again recently before Paul backed out of the fight, claiming that WWE wouldn’t allow him to do it. Unfortunately for Paul, it seems that Bell is willing to come to him if Paul won’t step into the boxing ring.

Appearing on Wednesday’s edition of “Busted Open Radio,” Bell addressed his issue with Paul, including his belief that Paul ducked him during their first encounters two years ago, and was doing the same thing now and using WWE as an excuse. As a result, Bell is willing to do whatever it takes to get his pound of flesh from Paul, including showing up to WrestleMania 42.

“I’m about to pull up to the WWE and hop in there,” Bell said. “I might even have to hit him with a DDT or something.”

The prospect of Paul and Bell going at it was quite exciting for “Busted Open” co-hosts Dave LaGreca and Tommy Dreamer. Unfortunately, Bell disappointed them by revealing there had been no contact between him and WWE about appearing at WrestleMania in an official capacity, though the former New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers star indicated that wouldn’t stop him from attending the “showcase of the immortals.”

“No, they haven’t, they haven’t,” Bell said. “It’s just literally all me. If they’re going to contact me or not, I’m still going to be there. I’m going to be front row, and I’m going to be there. I might pull up as a masked man. You might not even know I’m there. If I’m there, you might not even know I’m there.”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit “Busted Open Radio” and provide a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription