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.”

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Jeff Jarrett Sees ‘Curveball’ Coming In MJF Vs. Hangman Page Match At AEW Revolution

AEW Revolution is only days away, and the AEW Men’s World Championship match between MJF and “Hangman” Adam Page continues to loom large. Not only will it be a Texas Death Match, but Page has vowed to never challenge for the AEW World Title again should he lose, adding an extra stake to the match, and plenty of shocked reactions, as fans attempt to figure out what AEW looks like if the former two-time Champion can’t challenge for the belt.

They’re not the only ones, as AEW’s Jeff Jarrett has also been left stunned by the stipulations of this match. On the latest “My World,” Double J tried to make sense of it all, before ultimately concluding that some sort of left field development would occur to provide an ending as shocking as Page’s stipulation.

“Conrad, I was shocked, literally shocked, when they came out with this stip,” Jarrett said. “‘Hangman’ is, I believe, the face of the company in so many ways that he just kind of…he’s not just my guy, he’s our guy. But I don’t see MJF dropping the title…this early in his reign. I think when you drill it right down, the mindset, and I wish DraftKings and Steve Buchanan were here to give us some insight on this, it’s kind of why we do this industry, because you can’t call it. You don’t know who’s going to win…and all that. 

“But again…it is so easy for me to say ‘They’re not backing themselves in a corner, ‘Hangman’s’ winning.’ But I’m going to go out on a limb and go ‘There’s a curveball coming.’ MJF wins. That’s a hell of a, not just stipulation cause of the Texas Death Match, it’s going to be very interesting to see how this plays out. But I’m going to pick…MJF is a hell of a talent. And on a roll, on a roll’s roll. I’m going with MJF.”

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William Regal Expected To Appear Regularly On WWE NXT After Lengthy Backstage Absence

Tuesday night’s episode of “NXT” was a big day for wrestling fans who like seeing William Regal on their TV screen. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion was seen walking to the ring alongside long-time rival Fit Finlay, with the duo’s appearance leading to Regal’s son, Charlie Dempsey, turning on former ally Tavion Heights and become the newest member of the Birthright stable, consisting of Finlay’s son Uriah Connors, Stacks, Arianna Grace, and Lexis King.

As it turns out, it had been the first time Regal had been around anything WWE related in a hot minute. PWInsider Elite reports that Regal has been off the road for some time, after working on the WWE main roster in a behind-the-scenes capacity. As such, Regal’s appearance on “NXT” last night wasn’t just the first time he had been around the Performance Center in recent memory, but his first WWE appearance of any sort since leaving the road.

That may be changing thanks to Dempsey’s inclusion in the Birthright stable, however, as the expectation with WWE is that both Regal and Finlay will be appearing regularly on “NXT” following last night’s angle. A post-show photo featuring Regal and Finlay with Connors, Dempsey, Grace, King, and Stacks backstage would seem to support that the two UK wrestling legends will be around to some degree.

If that is the case, it will be the first time Regal has appeared regularly on a wrestling TV show since he was in AEW in 2023. The Blackpool native was instrumental in the formation of the Blackpool Combat Club stable, consisting of Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, and Wheeler Yuta. The group has since morphed into the Death Riders, with Moxley, Castagnoli, and Yuta all still part of the stable.

Injury Could Force Another Change to WrestleMania 42 Match Plans

Injury Could Force Another Change to WrestleMania 42 Match Plans

Injury Could Force Another Change to WrestleMania 42 Match Plans – As noted, WWE creative is reportedly planning a major focus on the women’s division at WrestleMania 42, with a record number of matches currently being discussed for the April event in Las Vegas. Internal plans reportedly point to six women’s matches as the “magic number,” though not all of those bouts have been officially confirmed yet.

At this time, two championship matches are already set for the show. Stephanie Vaquer will defend the Women’s World Championship against Liv Morgan, who earned the opportunity by winning the Royal Rumble. The title match places Morgan in one of the biggest matches of her career as WWE continues building toward WrestleMania 42.

Another confirmed match will see Jade Cargill defend the WWE Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley. Ripley secured the title opportunity after winning the Elimination Chamber match, setting up a major championship showdown between the two competitors.

More matches are expected to be announced in the coming weeks as WWE continues its WrestleMania build. One of the most anticipated potential matches involves AJ Lee and Becky Lynch. The two have been involved in a heated rivalry, and it is widely expected that their feud will conclude at WrestleMania 42.

The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships could also be defended on the show. Current champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend are expected to put the titles on the line, though their challengers have not yet been confirmed.

Outside of the matches already being discussed for WrestleMania 42, the status of the Women’s United States Championship has become a topic of conversation behind the scenes. Since Chelsea Green became the inaugural champion at Saturday Night’s Main Event in December 2024, the title has changed hands four times. Despite that activity, the championship has not been defended on a Premium Live Event.

According to Ibou from the Self Made Sessions podcast, WWE had originally planned for Giulia to defend the title in a triple threat match against Tiffany Stratton and Jordynne Grace. However, those plans may need to change after Grace reportedly suffered an ankle injury during a match against Alba Fyre on WWE Main Event last week.

The injury has created uncertainty around the match, and WWE may now pivot to a singles bout between Giulia and Stratton if Grace is unable to compete.

Injury Could Force Another Change to WrestleMania 42 Match Plans

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