Ricky Saints Defeats Shawn Spears to Win NXT North American Championship – Ricky Saints made a huge impact on the April 1 episode of NXT by defeating Shawn Spears to claim the NXT North American Championship. In a match that saw interference from The Culling’s Niko Vance, Brooks Jensen, and Izzi Dame, Saints battled through adversity to capture his first WWE title. Despite a brutal shot to the head with the championship belt, Saints powered through and managed to overcome the odds.
Saints Overcomes Interference to Capture Gold
The match was filled with drama, as The Culling’s interference played a significant role in the bout. However, Ricky Saints was able to fight back and take out the entire group. After dispatching of the trio, he delivered his signature move, the Roshambo, to Shawn Spears and secured the victory, marking a career milestone as he became NXT’s North American Champion.
Commentary during the match highlighted that Ricky Saints had achieved championship gold in record time, surpassing Ethan Page’s previous record for the fastest debut-to-championship win. This victory marks a major turning point in Saints’ career, signaling his rise to the top of NXT.
Ethan Page Makes His Presence Felt
While Saints celebrated his victory, the night wasn’t over. The final moments of the episode saw former AEW star Ethan Page standing tall over the new NXT North American Champion, having dropped him with a Twisted Grin. Page’s involvement in the story adds another layer of intrigue to the ongoing rivalry between the two men.
Shawn Spears’ Brief Reign
Shawn Spears’ reign as NXT North American Champion was short-lived. He held the title for only 29 days, with the loss to Ricky Saints coming on his first defense. Spears’ brief reign comes to an end as Saints makes his mark as the new champion.
Ricky Saints’ Journey from AEW to NXT
Ricky Saints, along with Ethan Page and Shawn Spears, previously made his name in AEW. Unlike Page and Spears, Saints held gold in AEW, having been a former AEW Tag Team Champion alongside Big Bill, as well as a former FTW Champion. Saints was removed from AEW’s roster page on February 10, signaling his departure from the promotion. Just one night later, he made his NXT debut, and now, after a spectacular victory, he stands as the new NXT North American Champion.
With this dramatic victory, Ricky Saints is quickly establishing himself as a major player in NXT, and it will be fascinating to see how his journey unfolds in WWE.
Ricky Saints Defeats Shawn Spears to Win NXT North American Championship
