Ricky Saints WWE in-ring return took place during the latest episode of NXT, where he squared off with Ashante Thee Adonis in a singles competition. The anticipated comeback was overshadowed by chaos when current champion Ethan Page launched an unexpected attack on Saints following the match.
Ricky Saints Competes Following Past Setback
This marked Ricky Saints’ first appearance back inside the ring since his previous match on May 27 in the black and silver brand of WWE. On that occasion, Saints defended the North American Championship against Ethan Page, only to drop the championship after an in-storyline injury. WWE revealed that Saints suffered a laryngeal contusion, which kept him sidelined from action until his recent return where he sought vengeance by attacking Page two weeks ago.
Building Rivalries and Heated Moments on NXT
Last week’s broadcast saw Saints confronting North American Champion Ethan Page backstage. This led to Ashante Thee Adonis emerging as his opponent for the current week, setting up a highly anticipated singles match. During the confrontation, Saints unleashed a kick and a punch on Adonis, setting the tone for a hard-fought contest.
As the match continued, Saints displayed his signature “Old School” maneuver and threw Adonis onto the floor. In retaliation, Adonis landed a spiking DDT followed by the Crashout, nearly securing victory with a two-count. Saints rebounded with a tornado DDT, but that effort also resulted in only a near-fall.
Surprise Attack Caps Off Ricky Saints’ Return
In the closing moments, Saints went for a spear and delivered his finishing move, the Roshambo, clinching the win against Adonis. However, celebrations were cut short when Ethan Page blindsided Saints immediately afterward, using Saints’ own Roshambo move to leave a message for both Ricky Saints and the WWE Universe.
The aftermath of this confrontation signals a heated rivalry ahead, with Ethan Page asserting his dominance and Saints seeking redemption. With tempers flaring and unfinished business between Saint and the champion, fans can expect further dramatic developments on future episodes of NXT.
