Bishop Dyer has expressed that Ricky Saints should not claim the WWE NXT Title immediately despite securing a championship opportunity. This comes after Ricky Saints earned a title shot by defeating Josh Briggs on last week’s WWE NXT show, setting up a match against current champion Oba Femi at NXT No Mercy.
Details of Ricky Saints’ Championship Opportunity
During the recent WWE NXT episode, Ricky Saints and Josh Briggs confronted champion Oba Femi, leading to a match arranged by General Manager Ava. Saints’ victory ensured his chance to compete for the title at the upcoming NXT No Mercy event. Before the title match, Saints and Femi will join forces with Hank and Tank to face Darkstate on this week’s NXT episode.
Bishop Dyer’s View on Ricky Saints’ Promo and Potential
On Busted Open Radio, Bishop Dyer shared his opinion on Ricky Saints’ promo skills and ring presence. He praised Saints’ look and delivery, highlighting the intensity with which Saints sells his words. Dyer also noted the unique atmosphere in the crowd during Saints’ promo segment, calling it one of the quietest he had experienced for NXT but not necessarily in a negative way.
I love what [Saints] brings to the table. I think he has a great look. I believe everything he says. When we do that promo to open the show and he starts talking, the veins start popping in his neck, I don’t know if it’s just me, but the crowd last night in that show was kind of funky. That was some of the most quiet I’ve heard that in NXT crowd before in between stuff, and not in a negative way.
—Bishop Dyer
Why Bishop Dyer Prefers Ricky Saints to Pursue the Title First
Although Dyer believes Ricky Saints is certainly ready to hold the WWE NXT Title, he suggests a longer chase before Saints becomes champion. He envisions a compelling rivalry spanning several matches between Saints and Oba Femi, which could heighten the excitement and drama surrounding the title scene.
I think there was a lot of things that they were really watching and listening. Is he ready to hold the title? I think he is, for sure, but I don’t want to see him get it yet. I would like to see him chase for a little while. I would like to see maybe a three-match run between him and Oba. I think that would be really entertaining.
—Bishop Dyer
Upcoming WWE NXT Matches Featuring Ricky Saints
Before the highly anticipated title match at NXT No Mercy, Ricky Saints and Oba Femi will team up with Hank and Tank to compete against Darkstate during Wednesday’s NXT show. This tag team bout will provide additional context for the developing storylines leading into the championship confrontation.
Implications of the WWE NXT Title Chase
Bishop Dyer’s recommendation to let Ricky Saints chase rather than immediately win the WWE NXT Title reflects a strategic approach to build stronger audience engagement. A multi-match rivalry with Oba Femi could enhance storytelling, raise stakes, and solidify Saints’ position as a credible contender in WWE NXT’s competitive landscape. Fans can expect an intense build-up leading to the No Mercy event, where the outcome of Saints’ title pursuit will be decided.
