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WWE Stand & Deliver 4/19/2025 (Results)

NXT Stand & Deliver brought the heat to Los Angeles with a night filled with hard-hitting action, championship drama, and jaw-dropping betrayals. Here’s your full breakdown from the kickoff show chaos to the main event spectacle.

Countdown to Stand & Deliver Pre-Show

Multi-Team Tag Match to Set New #1 Contenders

The Countdown to Stand & Deliver pre-show kicked off with an all-out war between four teams battling for a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. The bout featured Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade, Meta-Four, Fatal Influence, and Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley, accompanied by Shotzi.

The chaos escalated fast with all eight women eventually brawling in and out of the ring. Meta-Four (Legend & Jackson) were first to be eliminated after Roxanne Perez hit her Pop Rox finisher on Legend. However, moments later, the friction between Perez and Jade hit a breaking point—Perez walked out on her partner, leaving Jade vulnerable to a double-team that sealed their elimination.

That left Fatal Influence and Dolin & Paxley to battle it out. After a flurry of pin attempts and signature spots, it was Paxley who scored the decisive fall with a big splash, earning her and Dolin a future title opportunity.

Winners (New No. 1 Contenders): Gigi Dolin & Tatum Paxley

Stand & Deliver

Ricky Saints Survives Ethan Page to Retain North American Gold

In a gritty, back-and-forth contest, North American Champion Ricky Saints went to war with the ever-dangerous Ethan Page. Saints weathered an early onslaught that included a nasty powerslam on the apron and a Boston Crab that nearly forced a submission.

The challenger nearly sealed the deal with Ego’s Edge, but Saints kicked out and roared back with a Tornado DDT, spear, and finally the Roshambo to retain the gold in a thrilling finish.

Winner (Still Champion): Ricky Saints

New Tag Champs Crowned as Walker & Ledger Shock Frazer & Axiom

The chemistry of Nathan Frazer & Axiom was put to the test by the powerhouse duo of Hank Walker & Tank Ledger—and it wasn’t enough. After a high-octane contest full of wild sequences and near-falls, Walker & Ledger unleashed a brutal spear-powerslam combo to score the pin and win the NXT Tag Team Titles.

A show of respect followed as Frazer and Axiom embraced the new champs in a passing-of-the-torch moment.

Winners (New NXT Tag Team Champions): Hank Walker & Tank Ledger

Sol Ruca Climbs to the Top in History-Making Ladder Match

In a landmark six-woman ladder match to crown the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Champion, Sol Ruca rose above five other fierce competitors—Zaria, Lola Vice, Kelani Jordan, Thea Hail, and Izzi Dame.

The high-risk bout featured wild ladder stunts, springboard moonsaults, and even an assist (and later a crash) from The Culling. The final stretch saw Ruca and Zaria trading shots atop the ladder before Ruca outlasted everyone and retrieved the title to become the first-ever Women’s North American Champion.

Winner (and New Champion): Sol Ruca

Betrayal Rocks The D’Angelo Family as DarkState Steals the Win

Just when it looked like Tony D’Angelo’s family was riding high, Stacks Lorenzo pulled the ultimate swerve.

In a heated match between DarkState (with Cutler James) and The D’Angelo Family, crowbars were introduced, and alliances were tested. After an apparent moment of unity, Stacks low-blowed D’Angelo, helping DarkState hit a devastating powerbomb to win the match.

It’s unclear what Stacks’ motives are, but The Family has been shattered.

Winners: DarkState

Stephanie Vaquer Retains in Star-Studded Fatal 4-Way

In one of the most anticipated matches of the night, Stephanie Vaquer defended her NXT Women’s Championship against Giulia, Jaida Parker, and Jordynne Grace. This one delivered on all fronts—strong style strikes, triple suplexes, and a triple Hip Attack from Parker that popped the crowd.

Each woman had a shot, but in the end, Vaquer rose to the occasion. After a late surge that saw her break up multiple pins and unleash a vicious Package Backbreaker on Parker, Vaquer retained her title in commanding fashion.

Winner (Still Champion): Stephanie Vaquer

Oba Femi Fends Off Evans and Trick in Brutal Triple Threat

The main event lived up to its billing as Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Je’Von Evans collided for the NXT Championship in a match filled with chaos, aerials, and power moves.

Highlights included a breathtaking Japanese Ocean Cyclone Suplex combo, a Trick Shot that nearly got the win (if not for the downed ref), and a devastating chokeslam by Femi on Evans to close the show. Despite Williams’ best efforts, the NXT Champion once again proved unstoppable.

Winner (Still Champion): Oba Femi

Final Thoughts

Stand & Deliver wasn’t just another premium live event—it was a full-blown statement from NXT. From Sol Ruca’s historic climb, to the collapse of The D’Angelo Family, and the continued dominance of Oba Femi, the brand is brimming with new stories and shifting power dynamics.

Becky Lynch Was at the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony, is a Return to WWE Imminent

Becky Lynch’s return to WWE is rumored to be imminent, with potential appearances at WrestleMania 41 or on Raw in the near future. She was seen at the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Las Vegas, further fueling the speculation. Reports that Lynch’s WWE return is expected to happen soon, possibly as early as a major storyline at WrestleMania 41, and she is currently in Las Vegas, adding to the rumors. 

While Lynch has not officially announced a return, several factors suggest it is likely. She was spotted at the Hall of Fame ceremony, and reports indicate she is currently in Las Vegas, where WrestleMania 41 is being held. Additionally, she has previously teased a return and has not competed for WWE since last May. Sports Illustrated notes that she has also said she might return one day, further adding to the speculation. 

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Mysterious Return Teased for SmackDown – Is Aleister Black on His Way Back to WWE?

WWE might be gearing up for a major return next week on SmackDown, and all signs point to a familiar—and ominous—presence making his comeback.

During this week’s post-WrestleMania edition of SmackDown, fans were treated to the latest in a series of cryptic video packages that have been airing for weeks. But unlike the earlier teases, this one came with a clear date: April 25, 2025. The brief video flashed eerie images, including a masked figure bearing arcane symbols and an empty chair surrounded by flickering candles—classic dark, unsettling visuals that longtime fans might recognize as the calling card of Aleister Black.

The tease didn’t end there. After the video faded out, cameras cut to Zelina Vega—Black’s real-life wife—sitting on the turnbuckle and smiling knowingly. Vega was quietly moved to SmackDown in January, a move that at the time raised some eyebrows. Now, it’s looking more and more like WWE was laying the groundwork for Black’s return all along. The company often keeps real-life couples aligned on the same brand, which adds further fuel to the fire.

For fans who’ve been out of the loop, Black has spent the last few years in AEW under the name Malakai Black, leading the macabre faction known as the House of Black. His AEW run ended earlier this year after he reportedly requested his release due to creative differences. He was one of several notable names released around the same time, including former TNT Champion Miro (FKA Rusev) and rising star Ricky Saints (previously known as Ricky Starks), who was the reigning NXT North American Champion at the time of his departure.

Interestingly, both Miro and Black were heavily rumored to be potential last-minute replacements for Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 41 in a match against Randy Orton. With Black’s teased return date set for the SmackDown after WrestleMania, it looks like WWE decided to hold off on the surprise—possibly setting up a big post-Mania storyline instead.

Whether he arrives as the same man we last saw—or with a brand-new look and even darker edge—one thing is clear: the WWE Universe should brace itself for the return of something sinister next Friday.

GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII Results

GCW held their event Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII Thursday night at the Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Here are results:

  • Leyla Hirsch def. Jordan Blade via TKO
  • Maika def. Karmen Petrovic via submission
  • Charlie Dempsey def. Shinya Aoki via TKO
  • Karrion Kross def. JR Kratos via submission
  • Pete Dunne def. Timothy Thatcher via submission
  • Natalya def. Miyu Yamashita via submission
  • Tavion Heights def. Royce Isaacs via TKO
  • Shayna Baszler def. Komani via TKO
  • Zack Sabre Jr. def. Jonathan Gresham via KO. The match went to a time limit draw, resulting in a five-minute overtime.
  • Gabe Kidd def. Josh Barnett via TKO

WWE WrestleMania 41 (Card) 4/19/2025 & 4/20/2025

WWE WrestleMania 41 PLE – Saturday April 19, 2025 and Sunday April 20, 2025 – 7 ET/4 PT – Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada

CARD

Night 1 – Saturday 4/19

  • Main Event – Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk w/Paul Heyman
  • World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso
  • WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
  • WWE United States Championship: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
  • World Tag Team Championship: War Raiders(c) vs. The New Day
  • Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano (Chad Gable)
  • Jade Cargill vs. Naomi

Night 2 – Sunday 4/20

  • Main Event – Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena
  • Women’s World Championship: IYO SKY (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley
  • WWE Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker (c) vs. Penta vs. Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio
  • Sin City Street Fight: Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre
  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (c) vs. Lyra Valkyria & Bayley
  • Randy Orton vs. 

WWE Stand & Deliver 4/19/2025 (Card)

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver – Saturday April 19, 2025 – 1 PM ET/10 AM PT – T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada

CARD

  • NXT CHAMPIONSHIP: Oba Femi (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Trick Williams
  • NXT WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Giulia vs. Jaida Parker vs. Jordynne Grace
  • NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP: Ricky Saints (c) vs. Ethan Page
  • NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) (c) vs. Hank & Tank
  • NXT WOMEN’S NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP – LADDER MATCH: Zaria vs. Sol Ruca vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Izzi Dame vs. Lola Vice vs. Thea Hail
  • D’Angelo Family vs. Darkstate

WWE SmackDown Preview 4/18/2025

WWE SmackDown live Friday night on USA Network and Netflix International, beginning at 8:00 pm ET. from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV

  • Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
  • 6-Woman Tag Match: WWE Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green, Piper Niven & Alba Fyre vs. Zelina Vega, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance
  • WWE Tag team Championship: The Street Profits (c) vs. Motor City Machine Guns
  • John Cena returns to SmackDown

Report: Mariah May Wants To Leave AEW For WWE

AEW’s women’s division breakout star Mariah May has been conspicuously absent from television since dropping the AEW Women’s Championship back to Toni Storm last month—and there may be more to her disappearance than just a post-title break.

According to the latest update from Wrestling Observer Radio, veteran journalist Dave Meltzer is reporting that WWE insiders are under the impression that May is eyeing a move to the company. “I know from people in WWE that she has been — they know she wants to go there,” Meltzer shared. While her contract details haven’t been publicly confirmed, Meltzer added that “everyone seems to think it’s this summer” when her AEW deal could be up.

Co-host Bryan Alvarez backed up the speculation, noting he’s heard similar buzz from AEW sources. It’s believed May signed a two-year deal when she first joined AEW, though the official debut came in November 2023—leaving the door open that the contract may have started earlier in the year.

Adding fuel to the speculation, May recently posted a cryptic Instagram Story with a motivational quote about “ending up where you’re meant to be,” tagged from Orlando, Florida—home base for WWE’s Performance Center. That subtle post didn’t go unnoticed by fans or industry insiders, including Meltzer.

This isn’t May’s first brush with WWE. She previously participated in a 2019 WWE tryout, where she was advised by trainer Sarah Stock to gain international experience—a suggestion May took to heart, eventually making waves in STARDOM before landing in AEW.

While it’s possible her current TV absence is simply a breather following a high-profile feud with Toni Storm, AEW President Tony Khan has a track record of quietly pulling talent from programming when he suspects they’re WWE-bound. Wrestlers like Ricky Starks (Saints), Rey Fenix, and Penta all saw reduced screen time ahead of their departures. Conversely, Malakai Black was used until shortly before his own exit.

At just 26 years old, Mariah May’s stock is rising fast, and her next move could be one of the biggest shifts in the women’s wrestling landscape this year. If WWE is indeed her next destination, we could be seeing the early stages of another significant defection in the ongoing talent tug-of-war between AEW and WWE.

WWE NXT Preview 4/15/2025

WWE will present the Stand & Deliver go-home episode of NXT tonight on The CW at 8 pm ET.

  • NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match Qualifiers
  • NXT North American Championship #1 Contender Match: Lexis King vs. Ethan Page vs. Eddy Thorpe vs. Wes Lee
  • NXT Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Gauntlet Match: Hank Walker & Tank Ledger vs. The Culling (Niko Vance & Brooks Jensen) vs. Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe vs. Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura vs. No Quarter Catch Crew (Myles Borne & Tavion Heights)
  • Parking Lot Fight: DarkState vs. The D’Angelo Family

GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII 4/17/2025 (Card)

GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII – Thursday, April 17, 2025 –
Pearl Theater At Palms Casino Resort – Las Vegas

CARD

  • Royce Isaacs vs. Tavion Heights
  • Shayna Baszler vs. Konami
  • Josh Barnett vs. Gabe Kidd
  • Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Jonathan Gresham
  • JR Kratos vs. Karrion Kross
  • Maika vs. Karmen Petrovic
  • Charlie Dempsey vs. Shinya Aoki
  • Nattie Neidhart vs. Miyu Yamashita
  • Leyla Hirsch vs. Jordan Blade
  • Timothy Thatcher vs. Pete Dunne