On March 3, WWE aired a segment on NXT featuring Ricky Saints attempting a musical promo inspired by Joe Hendry’s well-received crowd singalong known as “I believe in Ricky.” However, the segment, designed to energize the audience, reportedly failed to connect, leading WWE to quietly remove the concert clip from their Twitter account after a flood of negative fan reactions. This deletion has sparked conversations among viewers questioning WWE’s response to the segment’s poor reception.
Details of the NXT Segment and Fans’ Response
During the broadcast, Saints delivered a musical promo meant to mimic Joe Hendry’s style, but the live crowd’s reaction was noticeably underwhelming. The situation escalated when Hendry appeared on-stage dressed as a roadie, smashed a guitar, and ignited a chaotic brawl with Saints. WWE kept the footage of the fight accessible online, but the initial concert footage mysteriously vanished from social media platforms, leaving behind broken video links wherever it had been shared.
Fans quickly noticed WWE’s decision to remove the concert portion of the segment and interpreted it as an acknowledgment that the segment had failed to resonate. One viewer commented,
“WWE has deleted the clips of the poorly received Ricky Saints concert from their twitter, the only clips remaining are of Hendry attacking Ricky. accounts that embedded the video are just left with a dead link now💀💀💀.”
Others suggested WWE’s action confirmed the company’s awareness of the segment’s shortcomings, as reflected in another fan’s post:
MFs were in my replies saying ‘what’s the problem with this segment’ well clearly WWE found a couple 😭.
Fan Comparisons and Criticism Highlighted Online
The backlash also included harsh comparisons of Ricky Saints to other wrestling figures, drawing attention to his perceived lack of originality. One user equated Saints to a lesser imitation of Adam Copeland, known as The Rock, stating,
Apologise to Adam Copeland. He is a vanilla midget rip-off of the Rock.
Another fan admitted a change of opinion after the segment aired:
When people would say that he was just a dollar store The Rock I would argue that he was his own thing. Welp, I was wrong. The worst part is you can tell the moment he realizes that it is bombing and there is nothing he can do about it.
Current Status and Future Outlook for Ricky Saints
Although the musical promo was removed, the ongoing rivalry between Ricky Saints and Joe Hendry persists, with a title match scheduled at Vengeance Day still generating interest. The critical question now is whether Saints can rebound from the unfavorable reception of the musical segment or if the deleted footage will continue to haunt his reputation online. This incident underscores the challenges WWE talent face when experimenting with new promotional styles and how fan reactions can influence content availability.
WWE has deleted the clips of the poorly received Ricky Saints concert from their twitter, the only clips remaining are of Hendry attacking Ricky.
accounts that embedded the video are just left with a dead link now💀💀💀 https://t.co/ckf31jeN9M pic.twitter.com/DkDOBTB352
— Self Made AO 💫 (@KXNGAO) March 4, 2026
MFs were in my replies saying “what’s the problem with this segment” well clearly WWE found a couple 😭 https://t.co/yxK1EVJ2Wf
— KLA Clips/KnicksLoseAgain (@KnicksLoseAgain) March 4, 2026
Apologise to Adam Copeland. He is a vanilla midget rip-off of the Rock. https://t.co/ZptDZyM4Mv
— IandrewDiceClay (@IANdrewDiceClay) March 4, 2026
