Tag: NXT

Blake Monroe Being Called Up From WWE NXT, Coming To SmackDown

WWE appears to be adding even more depth to its SmackDown women’s division, as Blake Monroe is officially on her way to the main roster.

During Friday night’s episode of SmackDown, a vignette aired promoting the arrival of “The Glamour,” confirming that Monroe will be joining the blue brand soon. The video package leaned into the same presentation style used during her NXT debut, featuring a voiceover alongside highlights from her recent run in WWE’s developmental system.

Monroe’s exit from NXT seems to have been solidified earlier in the week at NXT: Revenge, where she came up short in a casket match against current Women’s North American Champion Tatum Paxley. The visual of Paxley slamming the casket shut felt symbolic, effectively closing the chapter on Monroe’s time in NXT amid months of speculation about a call-up.

Before signing with WWE last year, Monroe was known to many fans as Mariah May in AEW, where she reached the top of the division as AEW Women’s World Champion. She arrived in NXT in June shortly after departing AEW, and it didn’t take long for her to make an impact.

Her in-ring debut came at the Great American Bash, where she teamed with Jordynne Grace to score a win over Fatal Influence. However, Monroe quickly shifted gears the very next night, turning on Grace and launching her first major storyline in WWE. She later captured the Women’s North American Championship at Halloween Havoc, defeating Zaria—who was defending the title on behalf of Sol Ruca—in one of her biggest moments on the brand.

Now, with polished character work and championship experience already under her belt, Monroe heads to SmackDown with momentum and a clear edge. Between her star power and the growing list of recent call-ups, it’s becoming clear that WWE is stacking the blue brand—and Monroe may be positioned to make an immediate splash once she arrives.

NXT Trio Fatal Influence Called Up To SmackDown, Made A Huge Statement To The Roster

Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown turned into a statement show for one of NXT’s most talked-about factions, as Fatal Influence officially arrived—and they didn’t come quietly.

While much of the buzz heading into the night centered around Paige’s long-awaited return to the blue brand after more than eight years, the spotlight quickly shifted once the chaos began during a high-profile women’s tag team match. Paige teamed up with WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Brie Bella to take on Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, but the match never reached a proper conclusion.

Jacy Jayne—making her own presence felt in a big way—stormed the scene and yanked Paige off the apron just as a tag was about to be made. From there, things unraveled fast. Jayne sent Paige crashing into the steel steps, while the rest of Fatal Influence—Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid—hit the ring and dismantled both Flair and Bliss. The trio stood tall over all four women before heading up the ramp, making it clear with both their actions and words that SmackDown was now their territory.

The group wasn’t finished for the night, either. Later in the show, Fatal Influence crossed paths with WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, setting up an impromptu showdown between Ripley and Jayne. The match ended in another disqualification after Henley and Reid once again got involved, but the numbers game allowed Jayne to get the last laugh by dropping Ripley with her Rolling Encore finisher.

Jayne’s move to the main roster had been heavily speculated in the days following WrestleMania 42, especially after what looked like a farewell moment at the WWE Performance Center on NXT programming. What wasn’t clear at the time was whether Henley and Reid would be making the jump alongside her—but after Friday night, that question has been answered.

With a dominant debut and immediate impact on SmackDown’s top stars, Fatal Influence has officially entered the mix—and if their first night is any indication, the women’s division just got a lot more unpredictable.

Sol Ruca Hints At NXT Exit Following Raw Debut

It looks like Sol Ruca may be closing the chapter on her NXT run after making waves on WWE’s main roster this week.

Ruca stepped onto Monday Night Raw for her first official match, squaring off against Liv Morgan in a competitive showing that quickly turned chaotic thanks to outside involvement from Zaria. While the match itself raised eyebrows, it was what followed that really got people talking about Ruca’s future.

Just days earlier, Ruca endured a brutal Last Woman Standing match at NXT Revenge, where she took a heavy fall off a raised platform and crashed through a table. The spot felt significant, and in hindsight, it may have served as a dramatic sendoff moment for her NXT tenure.

Fueling that speculation even more, Ruca took to Instagram shortly after her Raw appearance with a simple but telling message: “Thank you NXT, it’s been real.” The post included photos of her standing in front of her locker, a visual that many fans are interpreting as a farewell to the brand where she built her name.

Despite the strong hints, WWE has yet to make anything official. Ruca is still listed under the NXT roster on WWE.com, leaving just enough room for uncertainty. Still, between her Raw debut and her social media message, all signs are pointing toward a full-time move to the main roster.

If this really is the end of her NXT run, Ruca leaves behind a memorable stretch filled with standout athleticism and highlight-reel moments—and it looks like she’s ready to bring that same energy to a bigger stage.

WWE NXT Revenge Week 2 Preview 4/21/2026

WWE NXT Revenge Week 2 tonight on The CW and Netflix internationally.

  • NXT Women’s North American Championship Casket Match: Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Blake Monroe
  • WWE Men’s Speed Championship: EK Prosper (c) vs. Lexis King
  • NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne (c) vs. Dion Lennox
  • Last Woman Standing Match: Sol Ruca vs. ZARIA
  • Keanu Carver vs. Joe Hendry

NXT Stars Ethan Page & Joe Hendry Officially Moved to Raw as WWE Bolsters Post-WrestleMania Roster; Sol Ruca Note

The annual post-WrestleMania shake-up is already in motion, and this year’s wave of call-ups has officially brought two standout NXT names to Monday nights. Ethan Page and Joe Hendry are now confirmed members of the WWE Raw roster, signaling a fresh injection of talent into the red brand.

Ethan Page wasted no time making an impression. Appearing in a backstage segment alongside Raw General Manager Adam Pearce, Intercontinental Champion Penta, and Je’Von Evans, Page was formally introduced as Raw’s newest addition. The announcement quickly turned physical, as Page squared off with Evans in a match later in the night.

Thanks to a timely assist from Rusev, Page picked up the win—though the chaos didn’t end there. Rusev continued the assault on Evans after the bell, prompting Penta to intervene. However, Page re-entered the fray to tip the scales back in Rusev’s favor, leaving both men standing tall. With that, Page has immediately positioned himself in the middle of a heated Intercontinental Title scene that now includes Penta, Evans, and Rusev.

Joe Hendry’s arrival was handled a bit differently, but no less officially. While he didn’t appear live on the show, WWE aired a graphic promoting a “celebration concert” for next week’s Raw. Commentary confirmed that Hendry is now part of the Raw roster, fresh off his recent appearance in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on SmackDown. His full debut looks set to bring a unique flair to Monday nights.

Meanwhile, another NXT name teased a potential call-up. Sol Ruca made a surprise appearance to confront newly crowned Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. The confrontation led to an impromptu match, where Morgan managed to escape with a win after interference from Zaria. While Ruca hasn’t officially been moved to the main roster, her involvement—and her ongoing rivalry with Zaria—suggests it may only be a matter of time.

With Page already mixing it up in a title picture and Hendry’s debut looming, WWE is clearly leaning into fresh talent to reshape Raw’s landscape in the post-WrestleMania season.

WWE Eyeing Major NXT Call-Ups as “NXT: Revenge” Could Signal Big Changes

WWE appears to be gearing up for another wave of NXT call-ups, and all signs point to the upcoming NXT: Revenge special playing a pivotal role in those plans.

According to reports circulating within the industry, several standout NXT talents are currently being discussed for a move to the main roster. Among the names reportedly under consideration are Jacy Jayne, Ethan Page, Joe Hendry, and Sol Ruca—four performers who have all made strong impressions in recent months.

The timing is noteworthy, as WWE is building toward a two-week NXT: Revenge event that looks designed to wrap up key storylines. Historically, the company has often used major events as a launching point for roster shakeups, and this situation appears to follow that same pattern.

The first week of NXT: Revenge is already shaping up with a loaded lineup. Jacy Jayne is set to go one-on-one with Lola Vice, while Joe Hendry is advertised for a concert segment—something that’s quickly become a signature part of his presentation. Ethan Page will also be in action against Tony D’Angelo in what could be a decisive moment in their ongoing rivalry.

Week two raises the stakes even further, with Sol Ruca scheduled to face ZARIA in a Last Woman Standing match. Given the stipulation and Ruca’s rising momentum, the bout could serve as a major turning point—not just for her storyline, but potentially for her future brand placement.

Behind the scenes, there’s a growing sense that NXT: Revenge is being positioned as a clean break point. Multiple feuds are expected to conclude across the two-week special, creating a natural window for talent to transition to RAW or SmackDown.

One moment that has already fueled speculation came after the latest taping, when Jacy Jayne was seen visibly emotional, blowing kisses to the crowd in what many interpreted as a farewell. If that was indeed her sendoff, it would mark the end of a highly successful NXT run.

Jayne has built an impressive résumé during her time on the brand. She captured the NXT Women’s Championship in May 2025 and held it for 150 days before going on to win the title again. She also added the TNA Knockouts Championship to her list of accomplishments in a rare cross-promotional “Winner Take All” match. While she did get a brief taste of the main roster back in 2022 alongside Gigi Dolin, those plans were cut short due to injury, leaving unfinished business on WWE’s biggest stage.

If WWE follows through with these reported call-ups, the aftermath of NXT: Revenge could significantly reshape both NXT and the main roster. With fresh faces potentially heading to RAW and SmackDown, the next few weeks could mark the start of a new chapter for several rising stars.

WWE NXT Revenge Week 1 Preview 4/14/2026

WWE NXT Revenge Week 1 tonight on The CW and Netflix internationally.

  • NXT Championship: Tony D’Angelo (c) vs. Ethan Page
  • NXT Women’s Championship: Lola Vice (c) vs. Jacy Jayne
  • WWE Men’s Speed Championship Tournament Match: EK Prosper vs. Dorian Van Dux
  • Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan
  • Joe Hendry in concert

WWE NXT Preview 4/7/2026

WWE NXT live tonight at 8/7c on The CW and Netflix internationally from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL.

  • The fallout from Stand & Deliver
  • Men’s Speed Championship Tournament: Competitors TBA
  • Jasper Troy vs. Keanu Carver vs. Josh Briggs
  • Sol Ruca vs. Izzi Dame
  • Lola Vice’s NXT Women’s Championship celebration.

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 Results

Pre-Show – 10-Person Mixed Tag Team Match
Wren Sinclair, Shiloh Hill, EK Prosper, Tank Ledger & Hank Walker def. Birth Right
A chaotic opener saw constant tags and brawling between all ten competitors. Despite interference and miscommunication among Birth Right, Hill scored the win with a cutter after a double-team setup from Walker and Ledger.

Stand & Deliver

NXT Women’s Championship – Triple Threat Match
Lola Vice (c) def. Jacy Jayne and Kendal Grey
All three women traded momentum throughout, with Grey nearly forcing a submission and Vice delivering heavy strikes. Vice ultimately capitalized on the chaos, hitting her finisher on Jayne to win the NXT Women’s Championship

NXT Tag Team Championship Match
Vanity Project (c) def. Los Americanos
A back-and-forth tag bout featuring outside interference and illegal tactics. Los Americanos came close, but Vanity Project secured the win with a double-team finish to remain champions.

Singles Match
Sol Ruca def. Zaria
A physical contest that spilled to the outside and even onto the entrance ramp. Zaria dominated with power, but Ruca fought back and sealed the win with a top-rope Sol Snatcher.

NXT North American Championship Match
Myles Borne (c) def. Johnny Gargano
Gargano pushed Borne to the limit and nearly stole the win with help from Candice LeRae. Borne overcame the odds and finished Gargano to retain.
Post-match: Dion Lennox attacked Borne, laying him out with a chair.

Women’s North American Championship Match
Tatum Paxley (c) def. Blake Monroe
Monroe attempted to cheat by using the title belt while the referee was distracted, but Paxley kicked out and rallied to hit Cemetery Drive for the win.

NXT Championship – Fatal Four-Way Match
Tony D’Angelo def. Joe Hendry (c), Ethan Page, and Ricky Saints
A chaotic main event featuring constant action and multiple near falls. After a series of big spots involving the announce table, D’Angelo capitalized in the closing moments, hitting Hendry with a spear and chokeslam combination to win the NXT Championship.

Final Results Recap:

  • Sinclair, Hill, Prosper, Ledger & Walker def. Birth Right
  • Lola Vice (c) def. Jacy Jayne (c) & Kendal Grey to win the NXT Women’s Championship
  • Vanity Project (c) def. Los Americanos
  • Sol Ruca def. Zaria
  • Myles Borne (c) def. Johnny Gargano
  • Tatum Paxley (c) def. Blake Monroe
  • Tony D’Angelo def. Joe Hendry (c), Ethan Page & Ricky Saints to win the NXT Championship

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 4/4/2026 (Card)

NXT Stand & Deliver – Saturday April 4 -The Factory at the District in St. Louis, MO – streaming live on YouTube at 7 ET/4 PT.

Main Card

NXT Championship: Joe Hendry (c) vs. Ethan Page vs. Ricky Saints vs. Tony D’Angelo
NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Kendal Grey vs. Lola Vice
NXT North American Championship: Myles Borne (c) vs. Johnny Gargano
NXT Tag Team Championship: The Vanity Project (c) vs. Los Americanos
NXT Women’s North American Championship: Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Blake Monroe.
Sol Ruca vs. Zaria

Pre-Show

Shiloh Hill, Wren Sinclair, Eli Knight and Hank & Tank vs. Birthright