WWE NXT Results 3/17 – Women’s North American Championship Steel Cage Match, Two Other Titles Up For Grabs

Welcome to Wrestling Inc.’s live coverage for “WWE NXT” on March 17, 2026, coming to you live from the 713 Music Hall in Houston, Texas!

Tatum Paxley may have dethroned Izzi Dame of The Culling as Women’s North American Champion at “NXT” Vengeance Day on March 7, but tonight, Dame has the chance to regain the title when the two square off in a Steel Cage Match. Dame interrupted Paxley during last Tuesday’s episode of “NXT” and a verbal confrontation ensued between the pair that ended with Dame surprising Paxley with a sit-out powerbomb thanks to some assistance from her stablemates Shawn Spears and Niko Vance. Later that same night, Shiloh Hill helped Paxley take off the tires to The Culling’s car as retribution.

Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence will be putting the NXT Women’s Championship will be putting the NXT Women’s Championship on the line tonight as she defends against Zaria and Sol Ruca in a Triple Threat Match. With Jayne having retained her title against Zaria on the March 3 episode of “NXT” thanks to interference at the hands of Ruca, Ruca scored a victory against Jayne’s stablemate Lainey Reid in singles competition last Tuesday.

Fallon Henley will be putting the WWE Women’s Speed Championship on the line for the first time on television since defeating the aforementioned Zaria to become titleholder at Night Two of the “NXT” Gold Rush television special on November 25, 2025 as she defends against WrenQCC’s Wren Sinclair. Sinclair defeated Nikkita Lyons and Thea Hail in the first round and finals of a WWE Women’s Speed Championship Number One Contenders Tournament respectively on the March 3 episode of “NXT” and last Tuesday’s show to secure her spot in tonight’s match.

Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes of Vanity Project will be finding out who their next challengers for their NXT Tag Team Championship will be, as two unnamed members of Birthright will be taking on Hank Walker and Tank Ledger in a Number One Contenders Match. Birthright gained a new member last Tuesday when Charlie Dempsey turned his back on Tavion Heights in the midst of a tag team match that pitted the two men against Lexis King and Uriah Connors.

Additionally, the aforementioned Baylor, Smokes, and their stablemate EVOLVE Champion Jackson Drake will be squaring off with Los Americanos’ El Grande Americano (who resembles Ludwig Kaiser), Bravo Americano, and Rayo Americano in a Six Man Tag Team Match. Booker T Appreciation Night is also set to be held in Booker T’s hometown as announced by Booker’s commentary counterpart Vic Joseph last Tuesday.

WWE Reveals New Premium Seating Concept For WrestleMania 42

WWE Reveals New Premium Seating Concept For WrestleMania 42

WWE has officially revealed a unique new viewing option for WrestleMania 42, giving fans a chance to experience the event from a completely different perspective inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

In collaboration with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, WWE confirmed that for the first time ever, select seating will be installed directly on top of the WrestleMania set. These premium seats will offer an elevated vantage point, providing a distinctive way to watch the action unfold across both nights of the event on April 18 and April 19.

Tickets for these limited premium spots are scheduled to go on sale Friday, March 20, beginning at 1 p.m. ET and 10 a.m. PT through Ticketmaster. Due to the unique nature of the seating, availability is expected to be extremely limited.

WrestleMania has long been known for its elaborate, themed stage designs that transform each host venue into a spectacle. Last year’s WrestleMania 41 embraced the spirit of Las Vegas with a resort style presentation that reflected the city’s entertainment legacy. While details on this year’s setup remain under wraps, WWE has confirmed that the WrestleMania 42 set will be revealed in the days leading up to the show.

Standard tickets for WrestleMania 42 remain available, with fans still able to secure their place at WWE’s biggest event of the year.

AOP Exit Linked To Backstage Incident During WWE Holiday Tour

The departure of The Authors of Pain from WWE in early 2025 has been linked to an incident that took place during a live event tour in late 2024.

Gzim Selmani, known to WWE fans as Rezar, recently appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show following his successful Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut. During the interview, he shed light on the situation that ultimately led to AOP’s exit, pointing to a backstage issue that stemmed from a house show match in December 2024.

At the time, AOP had been working a series of matches against The Wyatt Sicks during the holiday tour loop. According to Selmani, tensions arose when one member of the opposing team attempted to alter the structure of the match while it was already in progress.

“Yeah, there was an incident. Very unprofessional from one of those guys, I don’t know their names,” Selmani said. “I don’t want to go into it too deeply, but there was an incident at one of the Holiday Tours that we did. Somebody tried to switch up the match during the match. And that’s just a no-go for me, especially if you’ve just been in the company for a little bit and we were already there for a long time. You know, you don’t do that. And, yeah, I just had to let somebody know. And that was the end of it.”

He did not reveal which member of The Wyatt Sicks was involved but clarified that the disagreement had nothing to do with the outcome of the match. Instead, the issue centered around certain planned spots that one performer reportedly no longer wanted to take, which led to a confrontation backstage after the bout.

“They tried to switch up the match in the middle of the match,” Selmani added. “So, you know, I’m a professional, even if I gotta take a beating in the wrestling ring, I do it. And if you’re going to be a scared little, you know, b*tch, then it’s not my fault, you know? I will let you know backstage.”

Despite the abrupt ending to their WWE run, Selmani expressed satisfaction with what AOP achieved during their time in the company. He admitted that professional wrestling was never something he felt completely at ease with and believes his future lies in combat sports such as BKFC.

The Authors of Pain had two runs with WWE, with their most recent stint seeing them aligned with Karrion Kross as part of The Final Testament. Selmani also spoke candidly about Kross, suggesting the company failed to fully capitalize on his potential.

“Same thing with him, man. He got promised so f***ing much,” Selmani said. “They dropped the ball on that guy. Very sad.”

WWE Night Of Champions Date Revealed Amid Saudi Arabia Uncertainty

WWE Night Of Champions Date Revealed Amid Saudi Arabia Uncertainty

WWE’s plans for its next premium live event in Saudi Arabia are taking shape, though uncertainty remains due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

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TNA Wrestling Announces Live Impact Episode In Sacramento This May

TNA Wrestling is set to bring a live edition of Thursday Night Impact to California this spring, continuing its push toward more real-time broadcasts under its current television deal.

The promotion confirmed on Tuesday that Sacramento will host a live episode of Impact on May 14, with the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center serving as the venue. The following night, May 15, the same location will be used for additional television tapings.

Tickets for both events will be released to the general public on March 27 at 10 a.m. Pacific time, while a pre-sale window is scheduled to open two days prior. A strong lineup of talent is currently being advertised for the Sacramento shows, including Mike Santana, The Hardys, Frankie Kazarian, Nic Nemeth, Leon Slater, Moose, Eric Young, Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers, Mustafa Ali, Lei Ying Lee, Ash By Elegance, Tessa Blanchard, Elayna Black, Rosemary, and Mara Sade.

The California stop comes roughly one month after TNA Rebellion, which is set to take place in Cleveland. The company is also planning additional stops in Louisiana and New York as part of a busy touring schedule.

Increasing the number of live Impact broadcasts has been a key objective for TNA since launching its new television partnership with AMC in January.

Upcoming TNA Wrestling schedule:

• Friday, March 27: Sacrifice at the Alario Center in Westwego, Louisiana

• Saturday, March 28: TV taping at the Alario Center in Westwego, Louisiana

• Saturday, April 11: Rebellion at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio

• Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15: TV tapings at Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, New York

• Thursday, May 14: Live Impact at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, California

• Friday, May 15: TV taping at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, California