WWE's developmental brand, NXT, is making its return to Madison Square Garden (MSG) this Tuesday night. This appearance serves as the final television show before the highly anticipated "Stand and Deliver" live-streaming event, scheduled for Saturday, April 4.

Main Event Showdown: NXT Championship Contract Signing

The main event for "Stand and Deliver" will see NXT World Champion Joe Hendry defend his title in a chaotic fatal-4-way match. His challengers are Ricky Saints, Ethan Page, and Tony D’Angelo.

Setting the Stage at MSG

Before the PLE, the four competitors will finalize the bout during a contract signing on Tuesday's NXT broadcast. This defense marks Hendry's third time putting the championship on the line.

Hendry shared his feelings about his reign, stating, "It’s what you dream about being the champion of your brand. It’s a huge honor and privilege to do it." He credited the NXT system for providing a clear path to achieving his championship goals when he first joined.

Hendry initially captured the title in a grueling seven-man ladder match. He noted that as champion, the pressure is on his opponents, asserting, "I’ve proven that I can win when it counts. This is all about being able to beat the best on a given date and time," he told amNewYork.

Challengers Detail Their Motivations

Ricky Saints' Quest for a Second Reign

Ricky Saints is focused on securing his second run as NXT Champion. He previously held the gold but fell short in his recent bid to reclaim it from Hendry.

"The goal for me is to stay concentrated on winning the NXT championship. I need to be a two-time NXT champion because that puts me in a very small list of people who have been a two-time champion," Saints explained.

Tony D’Angelo's New Perspective

Tony D’Angelo is aiming for his first world title following a period away from active competition. He stated that this time off provided "a whole new perspective on life" with fresh motivation.

D’Angelo views the fatal-4-way structure favorably, noting that it removes the necessity of pinning the champion directly. "I like that there are three other dudes in this match because right now it’s been about chaos. This is a perfect way to make sure that I’m getting all these other guys out of their element," he commented.

Women's Championship Picture

Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne is also slated to defend her title at "Stand and Deliver." Her opponent remains undecided ahead of Tuesday’s show.

The challenger will emerge from a number-one-contender match between Lola Vice and Kendal Grey taking place during the MSG broadcast. Jayne expressed confidence in her ability to retain, saying, "I’ve beaten both of them already, so my strategy is to do exactly what I did the first time. Go in, whip some butt and walk out as champion."

Appreciation for New York City and Its Fans

With the show taking place in New York, the superstars shared their favorite aspects of competing in The Big Apple. Culinary delights like pizza and bagels were mentioned by some.

Hendry recalled his connection to the city, stating, "I love Times Square. Back from before I was a wrestler, I remember being at Times Square and looking up." He felt returning there after achieving success embodied the American dream.

The wrestlers universally praised the energy of New York wrestling fans. Saints emphasized their historical importance: "New York is a very important part of wrestling history. I don’t think without New York and its fans that wrestling would be where it is today."

All superstars expressed excitement about performing for the passionate crowd during Tuesday’s event at Madison Square Garden, building momentum for "Stand and Deliver."