Orlando, Florida – In the latest episode of WWE NXT on April 1st at the Performance Center, fans witnessed a significant title change in the main event. The previous North American Champion, Shawn Spears, who claimed victory on the March 4th episode by defeating Tony D’Angelo, saw his reign cut short in less than a month.
During the main event of the April 1st episode, Ricky Saints emerged victorious by defeating Spears to clinch the title. Notably, Saints, who was recently signed by WWE NXT after being released by AEW in February, showcased his talent and determination in only his third match.
Despite securing the title, Saints’ celebration was short-lived as he was ambushed by another former AEW star, Ethan Page, who delivered a devastating move known as the Twisted Grin on Saints, reminiscent of the Twist of Fate. As the show concluded, the crowd erupted into chants of “Tony Fumbled,” as Page stood triumphantly over Saints, a subtle nod to AEW CEO Tony Khan.
In other championship news from the same NXT episode, Stephanie Vaquer decided to relinquish the NXT Women’s North American Championship, opting to focus solely on her reign as the NXT Women’s Champion. Additionally, a highly anticipated match between Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Je’Von Evans was announced for the upcoming Stand & Deliver event for Femi’s NXT Title.
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