NXT’s Stand and Deliver event, taking place on Saturday, April 6 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, will feature its main event. This showcase of WWE’s future talent is set to take place just hours before Night One of WrestleMania 40. The headlining match will be a highly anticipated clash between Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams, two rising stars in the wrestling world.
The Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative for NXT, Shawn Michaels, has confirmed that the Hayes vs. Williams match will be the main event of Stand and Deliver. He stated that their storyline has been a significant focus for NXT and deserves to be highlighted in this prominent position. This will be the fourth Stand and Deliver event, a tradition that has become a staple for NXT under Michaels’ guidance.
Carmelo Hayes, also known as Christian Brigham, is an impressive talent who has had a successful career on the independent circuit before signing with WWE in 2021. On the other hand, Trick Williams, whose real name is Matrick Belton, signed a developmental contract with WWE after a successful collegiate football career. Their contrasting paths from friends to bitter rivals will be on display in the main event of Stand and Deliver.
This match symbolizes the different journeys that individuals take to reach WWE and will showcase their talent and determination on the big stage. It promises to be an exciting night of wrestling action as fans eagerly anticipate which star will emerge victorious in this high-stakes battle between two rising superstars.