Former NXT Champion Ricky Saints is set to appear at an independent wrestling event, which maintains a connection to WWE and its NXT brand. The ex-AEW World Tag Team Champion, who rejoined WWE in February, will be featured on Reality of Wrestling, a promotion run by WWE Hall of Famer and NXT commentator Booker T. The event, taking place Saturday at the Walker Texas Royer Arena in Texas City, Texas, marks the 20th anniversary of Reality of Wrestling, with extra tickets recently made available. The announcement teased the excitement of seeing “Absolute” Ricky Saints live in action at the show.
Recently, Saints turned heel by interfering in Jevon Evans’ title opportunity against NXT Champion Oba Femi, following Evans’ win in the Men’s Iron Survivor challenge at Deadline on December 6th. Saints lost his title to Femi in the event’s opening match, which set up Femi’s championship clash with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in the overrunning main event, also notable for John Cena’s retirement match. On the latest NXT episode, Saints delivered a promo confronting Evans and fans before a physical confrontation ensued between “Absolute” and “Young OG.”
Fan Take: This development is exciting for WWE fans as it highlights Ricky Saints’ growing influence and storyline intensity within the NXT scene, bridging the gap between WWE and independent wrestling. His heel turn and upcoming indie appearances could signal fresh narratives and increased buzz, vital for keeping the sport dynamic and engaging.
