WWE is continuing its recent trend of bolstering the main roster with fresh talent, and the next name officially on deck is none other than “Absolute” Ricky Saints.
During Friday night’s episode of SmackDown, a vignette aired confirming that the former NXT Champion will make his blue brand debut on the May 1 edition of the show, live from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The video package, which aired just before the main event, gave fans a quick but impactful look at Saints’ rise through WWE’s developmental system.
The highlight reel featured a mix of charisma-heavy shots and in-ring dominance, spotlighting his time as both NXT North American Champion and NXT Champion. It also put a strong emphasis on his finishing move, the “Roshambo,” an inverted powerbomb variation that has become synonymous with his matches. True to form, Saints closed out the package with a confident declaration: “I am the man, because I am ‘Absolute’ Ricky freakin’ Saints!”
As of now, WWE hasn’t revealed what Saints will be doing on his first night—whether it’s a match, promo, or confrontation—but expectations are already high given the way he’s been presented.
Interestingly, Saints won’t be the only recent NXT standout making the jump that night. Blake Monroe, another heavily hyped call-up, is also slated to arrive on SmackDown, making the May 1 episode feel like a major turning point for the brand’s roster.
There’s also an added layer of intrigue for longtime fans, as both Saints and Monroe previously made names for themselves in AEW under different identities—Ricky Starks and Mariah May. Now, they’re set to share the stage again, this time under the WWE banner.
With multiple call-ups already shaking things up and more potentially on the way, SmackDown is quickly becoming the landing spot for NXT’s top talent—and Ricky Saints looks ready to make an immediate impact when he finally steps into the spotlight next week.
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