Ricky Saints has officially challenged Joe Hendry for the NXT Championship at the upcoming Vengeance Day Premium Live Event, confirmed to take place on March 7, 2026. The exact location of the event is yet to be announced. This announcement comes after a competitive encounter between Saints and Hendry, resulting in Hendry accepting the championship match challenge.
Additional Title Bout Features Women’s North American Championship
The card for Vengeance Day also includes a contest for the NXT Women’s North American Championship. Current titleholder Izzi Dame is set to defend her championship against challenger Tatum Paxley. This match was confirmed during a segment involving The Culling, a faction consisting of Izzi Dame, Shawn Spears, and Niko Vance.
Complete Vengeance Day Fight Card
The confirmed matches for the March 7 event are as follows:
- NXT Championship: Joe Hendry (champion) vs. Ricky Saints
- NXT Women’s North American Championship: Izzi Dame (champion) vs. Tatum Paxley
Recent NXT Activity and Other Updates
Leading up to Vengeance Day, WWE NXT events have featured performances at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, with wrestlers such as Ethan Page, Lola Vice, and others setting new matches during the February 17, 2026 taping. The promotion continues to build momentum around future storylines and title defenses.
