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NEW YORK – WWE NXT stars came to New York City ahead of the final show before Stand & Deliver.
NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, NXT Men’s Champion Joe Hendry, Ricky Saints, Tony D’Angelo and Sol Ruca appeared at Alessa Cucina & Bar to speak with reporters just steps away from the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, where Tuesday’s episode will take place.
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NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne addresses the crowd during NXT’s Vengeance Day on March 7, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Conor Kvatek/WWE via Getty Images)
Jayne, who is from New Jersey, told Pakinomist Digital what performing in Mecca meant to her.
“It’s super special to me because I was a wrestling fan growing up,” she said. “I’ve been watching it my whole life, and every time WWE was in town I’d get tickets. So I’ve been to MSG, Barclays Center, everything. Now to perform there is crazy. It’s very surreal.”
Jayne will find out who will challenge for her title on Tuesday night as Lola Vice and Kendal Gray go head-to-head to decide the No. 1 contender spot.
Saints and D’Angelo will compete in a fatal four-way match with Ethan Page as they all battle for Hendry’s championship belt.
Ricky Saints will make his debut at NXT’s Vengeance Day on March 7, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Matt Pendleton/WWE via Getty Images)
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“I love New York. Is the sky blue? This place is amazing,” Saints said. “Every time I come to New York, something happens where I’m just so amazed and over the moon. It’s just an amazing time, every single time. An amazing experience.”
D’Angelo also had high praise from the fans who flock to New York City.
“I think he’s a great man,” he told Pakinomist Digital. “I love the city every time I’m here. The fans are amazing. I can’t say enough nice things about the city. I have a couple of friends who live in Jersey close by and when we come they take me to their favorite Italian places here.
“It’s a great time every time.”
Ruca has a big task to solve as her feud with Zaria ends on Saturday night.
For now, she is enjoying the sights and sounds that New York City has to offer.
Sol Ruca makes his debut at NXT’s Vengeance Day on March 7, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Matt Pendleton/WWE via Getty Images)
“I love this. I love being able to walk around and just sightsee and not even have a plan and just go outside and be like, ‘Oh, I’m going to go do this,’ or ‘I’m going to go over here,'” she said. “There’s always people around for God knows what, and honestly, the food is great. Every time I’m here, I have a great time. So I’m happy to be here.”
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Each performer will try to gain the upper hand on Tuesday and go into Stand & Deliver with an edge.
