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NEW YORK – WWE NXT stars descended on New York City ahead of the finale show before Stand & Deliver.
NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne, NXT Men’s Champion Joe Hendry, Ricky Saints, Tony D’Angelo and Sol Ruca appeared at Alessa Cucina & Bar to speak to reporters just steps from the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, where Tuesday’s episode will take place.
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NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne speaks to the crowd during NXT’s Vengeance Day on March 7, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Conor Kvatek/WWE via Getty Images)
New Jersey native Jayne spoke to PK Press Club Digital about what performing in Mecca means to her.
“It’s very special to me because I was a wrestling fan growing up,” she said. “I’ve been watching it my whole life, and every time WWE was in town, I’d get tickets. So, I’ve been to MSG, Barclays Center, all that. Now, to perform there is crazy. It’s very surreal.”
Jayne will find out who will be fighting for her title on Tuesday night as Lola Vice and Kendal Gray are set to face off to determine the top contender spot.
The Saints and D’Angelo are set to face off in a fatal four-way match with Ethan Page as they all vie for Hendry’s championship belt.
Ricky Saints makes his entrance at NXT’s Vengeance Day on March 7, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Matt Pendleton/WWE via Getty Images)
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“I love New York. Is the sky blue? This place is awesome,” Saints said. “Every time I come to New York, something happens that makes me so amazed and over the moon. It’s just a great time, every time. A great experience.”
D’Angelo also praised the fans flocking to New York.
“I think it’s awesome, man,” he told PK Press Club Digital. “I love the city every time I’m here. The fans are awesome. I can’t say enough good things about the city. I have a few friends who live in Jersey nearby and when we come they’ll take me to their favorite Italian places here.
“It’s a good time every time.”
Ruca will have a tough task ahead as his feud with Zaria comes to an end on Saturday night.
For now, she’s enjoying the sights and sounds New York has to offer.
Sol Ruca makes his entrance at NXT’s Vengeance Day on March 7, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Matt Pendleton/WWE via Getty Images)
“I love this place. I love being able to walk around and sightsee without even having a plan, walking outside and being like, ‘Oh, I’m going to do that,’ or ‘I’m going to walk here,'” she said. “There are always people doing God knows what and, honestly, the food is great. Every time I’m here, I have a great time. So, I’m happy to be here.”
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Each artist will attempt to gain the upper hand on Tuesday and enter Stand & Deliver with an advantage.
