Ricky Saints, who was once referred to as Ricky Starks in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), will be vying for his first WWE title.

On April 1st, he will compete against Shawn Spears for the NXT North American Championship on “NXT.”

Rapid Ascent in NXT

Saints has made an immediate impression after making his NXT debut in February 2025. On March 18, he defeated Ridge Holland in his singles debut.

With this victory, he established himself as a strong candidate for the NXT roster.

Building Tension with Shawn Spears

The forthcoming championship match comes after a string of matches between Saints and Shawn Spears, the current NXT North American Champion.

Following heated arguments and physical altercations, their rivalry grew more intense, and their championship fight was formally announced.

Being one of the first athletes to go straight from AEW to WWE’s NXT brand, Saints’ transfer to the company has been noteworthy.

His entrance has drawn a lot of attention, underscoring WWE’s desire to lure up-and-coming talent from competing firms.

In anticipation of the Saints’ first WWE title chance, fans and commentators are looking forward to the April 1 NXT project.

A triumph may be a major turning point in his wrestling career and cement his place as a rising star in the company.

The NXT community is still very curious about how this clash will play out and how it will affect the brand’s title landscape as the date draws near.