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7 Debuts At WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2026

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This Saturday, April 4, WWE will present its NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 premium live event from St Louis, Missouri.

While there will be some major matches on the lineup, NXT could also give fans some noteworthy debuts throughout the evening.

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With the amount of talent in WWE Evolve and training at the Performance Center, any number of names could show up on the NXT brand starting at Stand & Deliver 2026 this weekend.

Here are seven potential debuts at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2026.

7. Dorian Van Dux

New WWE signing Mike D Vecchio

In September 2025, Mike D Vecchio signed with WWE after a tryout in the UK and at the Performance Center.

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Since signing with the promotion, Vecchio has undergone a name change to Dorian Van Dux.

The Belgian star has started competing on WWE NXT live events and become a standout to many fans watching.

With his intensity and athleticism, Van Dux could immediately become someone to watch on the NXT brand following a debut at the Stand & Deliver 2026 premium live event.

6. Romeo Moreno

Potential WWE signing Zozaya

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Another European standout that signed with WWE in late 2025 and has since been competing on NXT live events is Zozaya.

The Spain native has impressed fans in promotions like PROGRESS and RevPro over the past few years with his stunning agility and impressive look.

After signing with WWE, Zozaya underwent his own name change, becoming Romeo Moreno and has started being showcased on the NXT house shows as of late.

Moreno debuting at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 would make for a great way to introduce him to the company and present him as a rising star on the brand moving forward.

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5. Kam Hendrix

On WWE LFG season one and two, Anthony Luke became someone that fans immediately took notice of.

With his look, size and skill inside the ring, Luke gained guidance from Booker T and Michelle McCool to become a highly sought after talent out of the WWE Performance Center.

Recently, Luke has undergone a name change to Kam Hendrix and started to become a member of the Evolve roster.

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Hendrix showing off his undeniable charisma and talking ability feels like the right move to make to highlight his superstar potential starting with a debut at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2026.

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4. Elijah Holyfield

WWE LFG's Elijah Holyfield

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Another WWE star who got his start on the LFG show on A&E is the son of Evander Holyfield, Elijah Holyfield.

The second-generation combat sports star has shown off his awe inspiring physique and physicality, garnering attention from WWE legends like The Undertaker and Bubba Ray Dudley.

After learning from these Hall of Famers, Holyfield has been an active part of the recent WWE NXT live events.

Holyfield arriving on NXT during the upcoming Stand & Deliver 2026 event could immediately thrust him into the limelight to become a featured star on the brand over the next few years.

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3. Rayne Leat

A recent WWE signing that could make her first appearance sooner rather than later is Rayne Leverkusen.

A standout of the United Kingdom independent scene, Leverkusen has been highlighted in promotions like PROGRESS Wrestling and RevPro in recent years.

Now signed by WWE in 2026, Leverkusen, real name Rayne Leat, looks prepared to be a spotlighted female star on the NXT brand.

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With her eccentric personality and look, Leat is someone who could bolster the NXT women’s division in a significant way after her arrival on the brand at Stand & Deliver 2026.

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2. Nikki Blackheart

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Another WWE signing who has gotten a lot of fans talking as of late is Nikki Blackheart.

The Dominican star has been putting on unforgettable performances for multiple independent promotions over the past three years.

After signing with WWE, Blackheart has been finishing up her run on the indies before preparing for her run in the company.

Having aspirations to face top WWE stars like Rhea Ripley, Blackheart could be introduced as the newest talent with a major debut at the Stand & Deliver 2026 premium live event.

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1. EVIL

Following the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 event, a report revealed that EVIL was set to leave the company and explore his options outside of Japan.

The former IWGP Heavyweight Champion has been a reliable in-ring performer and one of the top heels in New Japan Pro Wrestling for the better part of the past six years.

Now that he is officially gone from NJPW, EVIL is expected to sign with WWE and wants to have his start on the NXT brand.

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EVIL debuting at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 could thrust him into the main event picture as a top star on the brand moving forward.

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SP3 joined the WrestleTalk team as a feature writer in 2021. Known from his Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel and co-host of Alex McCarthy's Wrestling Daily, SP3 brings his views and outlooks on professional wrestling in written form here. A long-time fan of WWE, WCW, ECW, NJPW, IMPACT and now AEW, SP3 will offer a wide range of features expressing his love affair with the business.

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