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WWE Stand & Deliver 2025: The Ultimate Preview – April 19, 2025
By [Watch Wrestling]
The Stage Is Set for WWE Stand & Deliver 2025!
The road to WrestleMania 41 reaches its explosive climax with WWE Stand & Deliver 2025, the annual NXT TakeOver spectacle that never fails to deliver show-stealing action. This year’s event, airing live on April 19, 2025, promises to be one of the most electrifying editions yet, packed with high-stakes championship bouts, bitter rivalries, and the future of WWE on full display.
For the NXT Superstars, Stand & Deliver isn’t just another event—it’s their WrestleMania moment, their chance to prove they belong on the grandest stage. With a stacked card featuring career-defining matches, shocking twists, and the raw intensity that only NXT can provide, this is a must-watch event for every wrestling fan.
In this exclusive preview, we break down every confirmed match, analyze the biggest storylines, and predict what could go down at WWE Stand & Deliver 2025.
Confirmed Matches & Breakdowns
1. NXT Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Carmelo Hayes – “The Final Stand”
The rivalry that defined NXT reaches its epic conclusion.
Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes have been intertwined since their days as allies, but betrayal, jealousy, and ambition have turned them into bitter enemies. After months of mind games, sneak attacks, and brutal brawls, this is their final showdown—no more excuses, no more interference.
- Trick’s Reign: Since dethroning Ilja Dragunov, Trick has proven himself as a fighting champion, but Melo has been his greatest obstacle.
- Melo’s Redemption: Carmelo wants to reclaim the title he believes is rightfully his, and he’s more dangerous than ever.
- Prediction: A 5-star classic with Trick narrowly retaining—only for a shocking post-match twist (could Bron Breakker return?).
2. NXT Women’s Championship: Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Lola Vice – No Disqualification
Violence is guaranteed in this grudge match.
Roxanne Perez has been a dominant champion, but Lola Vice has pushed her to her absolute limit. After weeks of sneak attacks and brutal assaults, Roxanne demanded a No DQ match—and Lola gladly accepted.
- Roxanne’s Resilience: She’s survived every challenger, but Lola’s ruthless aggression is unlike anything she’s faced.
- Lola’s Rise: The MMA crossover star has been unstoppable, and this could be her breakout moment.
- Prediction: A hardcore war ending with Lola capturing the title—possibly thanks to outside interference (Tiffany Stratton?).
3. NXT Tag Team Championships: The Family (Tony D’Angelo & Channing Lorenzo) (c) vs. Axiom & Nathan Frazer
High-flying chaos meets ruthless mafia tactics.
The Family has ruled NXT’s tag division with an iron fist, using underhanded tactics to retain their gold. But Axiom & Frazer, the fastest team in NXT, are determined to dethrone them with pure athleticism.
- The Family’s Dominance: Tony D’s crew always has a trick up their sleeve—will they cheat again?
- Axiom & Frazer’s Speed: If they can avoid the Family’s traps, they could pull off the upset.
- Prediction: The Family retains via outside interference (Lucien Price?), but this won’t be the last chapter.
4. NXT North American Championship: Oba Femi (c) vs. Dragon Lee – “David vs. Goliath”
Power meets precision in this explosive clash.
Oba Femi has been an unstoppable monster since winning the North American Title, crushing every challenger in his path. But Dragon Lee, the high-flying luchador, is ready to defy the odds.
- Oba’s Dominance: His power is unmatched—can anyone stop him?
- Dragon Lee’s Heart: If anyone can outmaneuver Oba, it’s Lee.
- Prediction: Oba retains, but Lee earns his respect in a show-stealing performance.
5. NXT Heritage Cup: Noam Dar (c) vs. Joe Coffey – British Rounds Match
A battle of UK wrestling supremacy.
The Heritage Cup is on the line as Noam Dar defends against Gallus leader Joe Coffey in a classic British Rounds match.
- Dar’s Mind Games: The “Supernova” is a master of psychological warfare.
- Coffey’s Power: Can he overpower Dar’s technical mastery?
- Prediction: Noam Dar cheats to win, extending his reign.
6. Grudge Match: Ilja Dragunov vs. Baron Corbin – “Last Man Standing”
Two warriors collide in a war of attrition.
Ilja Dragunov and Baron Corbin have been destroying each other for weeks, leading to this brutal Last Man Standing match.
- Dragunov’s Fury: The Mad Dragon never backs down from a fight.
- Corbin’s Redemption: The veteran is desperate to prove he still belongs.
- Prediction: Ilja wins after a vicious, match-of-the-night brawl.
Shocking Predictions & Potential Surprises
- Bron Breakker Returns – Could the former NXT Champion make a surprise appearance to set up a future feud?
- Tiffany Stratton Interferes – Might the “Buff Barbie Doll” cost Roxanne Perez the title?
- A Major Call-Up – With WrestleMania season here, could an NXT star get promoted to the main roster post-match?
How to Watch WWE Stand & Deliver 2025
📅 Date: April 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 7 PM ET (Pre-show at 6 PM ET)
📺 Where to Watch: Peacock (U.S.) / WWE Network (International)
📍 Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Final Thoughts
WWE Stand & Deliver 2025 is shaping up to be one of the best NXT events in years. With career-defining matches, blood feuds, and future megastars on full display, this is a can’t-miss spectacle.
Who will rise? Who will fall? And which moments will we be talking about for years to come?
Tune in LIVE on April 19th to find out!
🔥 What’s your bold prediction for Stand & Deliver 2025? Let us know in the comments! 🔥
Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
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clickbait
It’s good
Yes
Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?