Shawn Michaels, WWE Hall of Famer and NXT executive, recently confirmed that next month’s NXT Vengeance Day Premium Live Event (PLE) will take place at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The event is set for Saturday, March 7, marking a return to the location closely tied to NXT’s history and development.
First Matches for the Event Announced
During this week’s episode of NXT, the company revealed the initial matches lined up for Vengeance Day. NXT Champion Joe Hendry is scheduled to defend his title against Ricky Saints. Additionally, The Culling’s Izzi Dame, who holds the NXT Women’s North American Championship, will face challenger Tatum Paxley in a title defense.
Event Streaming Plans and Media Details
For the first time, WWE stated that the Vengeance Day event will stream live on Peacock in the United States. While WWE’s current agreement with Peacock for NXT content was expected to expire in March, this announcement confirms the event’s availability on the platform, although no official renewal of the overall deal has been declared. International audiences will be able to watch the event live on Netflix.
Significance of the Return and Next Steps
Bringing NXT Vengeance Day back to Orlando highlights WWE’s commitment to its developmental hub and offers fans a pivotal showcase of emerging talent and title defenses. With the event available on major streaming platforms, it strengthens WWE’s accessibility to viewers globally. The continuation of the Peacock partnership remains uncertain, but this event could influence future broadcasting decisions.
“#VengeanceDay is so big we’re bringing it home to Orlando on Saturday March 7, where #WWENXT was built and champions are tested. Streaming live 7e/4p on @peacock in the U.S. and @netflix internationally.”
— Shawn Michaels, WWE Hall of Famer and NXT Executive
#VengeanceDay is so big we’re bringing it home to Orlando on Saturday March 7, where #WWENXT was built and champions are tested.
Streaming live 7e/4p on @peacock in the U.S. and @netflix internationally. pic.twitter.com/hCOwRTT7VW
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) February 20, 2026
