This past Saturday, NXT showcased its biggest event of the year, Stand & Deliver. The highlight of the show was Lola Vice capturing the NXT Women’s Championship, where she triumphed over Jacy Jayne and Kendal Grey in a memorable Triple Threat match that will be talked about for years. Outside of this, two women’s matches were also on the card and a preshow mixed-tag team bout.
First, on the preshow, the TNA Knockouts World Champion Arianna Grace and the rest of Birthright took on the team of WWE Speed Women’s Champion Wren Sinclair, Hank & Tank, EK Prosper, and Shiloh Hill. HIll picked up the win for his time by pinning Charlie Dempsey.
Following that, the intensely personal rivalry between Zaria and Sol Ruca unfolded. The match kicked off without delay, as Ruca bypassed her entrance and immediately attacked Zaria in the ring. Zaria proved to be a tough opponent, but Ruca ultimately secured the win. It required three Sol Snatchers to keep Zaria down, with the first one executed on the unforgiven ramp. However, this took a toll on Ruca, allowing Zaria to recover and charge at Ruca, spearing her through the ring ropes back into the ring.
Zaria attempted to take advantage of the situation by lifting Ruca for an F5, but her back failed her. This created an opportunity for the second Sol Snatcher. Just as the count was about to end, Zaria managed to kick out, surprising everyone—maybe even herself.
Zaria would capitalize with another spear and an F5, but Ruca kicked out. Then, on top of the turnbuckle, the two traded blows until Ruca landed an X-facor from the top to the mat. One final Sol Snatcher put the nail in Zaria’s coffin to get the win for Ruca.
Lastly, for this yearly event, we witnessed the NXT Women’s North American Title on the line. It would be the champion, Tatum Paxley, taking on Blake Monroe. Monroe had stolen the title belt and kept it for the past number of weeks. However, Paxley would retain and get her belt back.
Towards the end of the match, Paxley’s head hit an exposed turnbuckle, only for Monroe to land the Glamour Shot. However, Paxley would kick out, much to Monroe’s displeasure. Frustrated, Monroe went for a second Glamour Shot, but Paxley countered into Cemetery Drive to retain.