NXT Stand and Deliver is the show where WWE has the most surprises for a NXT show. This is the show that majority of the WWE fans will watch and NXT knows that this is also an opportunity to showcase new talents who have not yet been seen on WWE TV. The 2026 NXT Stand and Deliver is special because for the first time it will be its own standalone show away from WrestleMania.
Let’s look at the Surprises to expect at NXT Stand and Deliver 2026
Stephanie Vaquer
Stephanie Vaquer is the Women’s World Champion and she has a big match at WrestleMania 42. She has a connection to Myles Bourne as she is his biggest cheerleader and Myles Bourne will face Johnny Gargano for the NXT North American Championship. The NXT fans will be happy to see Stephanie Vaquer and she can cut a promo in Spanish on Liv Morgan. WWE would want main roster stars at this event so that the fans of these stars also tune in to watch . She was in NXT just 12 months ago. Stephanie Vaquer can also show gratitude to the NXT fans.
Trick Williams
Trick Williams is having a match for the United States Championship against Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 42. This will be his first WrestleMania Match and NXT Stand and Deliver will be the perfect stage for Trick Williams to make one last NXT appearance before his big match. Trick Williams is loved by the NXT fans and they will chant loudly for him. He can cut a babyface promo on Sami Zayn and tell him how he will beat him at WrestleMania 42. Booker T will also get to give his voice to the entrance of Trick Williams. WWE should use every avenue they have to build matches for WrestleMania 42.
Mike Santana
WWE would want TNA representation on the biggest NXT show of the year as another step towards solidifying their relationship. There will be a Fatal Four Way Match for the NXT Championship. Mike Santana can interfere in this match and not allow the heels like Ethan Page or Ricky Saints to sneak up on Joe Hendry to win this match. He will be representing TNA and WWE would want the TNA World Champion to close out the show. This will be a cliffhanger to go out and it will leave people waiting for the next episode of NXT on Tuesday. He was unable to properly defend the TNA World Championship because Steve Maclin got injured at TNA Sacrifice.
Nattie
There are 3 women’s matches on the show and one match has Lola Vice in it. Nattie remembers her history with Lola Vice and the fact that Lola Vice will be in the NXT Championship Match will rile up the legend. She is a heel who has been going after her past opponents. She could have appeared at NXT Roadblock but NXT Stand and Deliver 2026 looks like a show where WWE would want to have Nattie take out Lola Vice and then to take this feud forward in the main roster. This show will be the last NXT Match for a few of the top NXT women talent.
