The path to challenging Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women’s Championship at Stand & Deliver remains shrouded in uncertainty following a controversial finish to a pivotal match on the March 31 episode of WWE NXT. A number one contender’s bout between Kendal Grey and Lola Vice ended in confusion and debate, leaving the championship picture unsettled as the April 13th premium live event approaches.
The main event, designed to definitively determine Jayne’s next opponent, quickly devolved into a contentious affair. While the initial impression suggested a victory for Grey, a subsequent replay and the intervention of a second referee cast serious doubt on the outcome. The situation unfolded rapidly, leaving both competitors and fans questioning the result.
Grey appeared to secure the win with a northern lights suplex while simultaneously applying a guillotine choke. The referee signaled for the pinfall, and Grey’s entrance music began to play, signaling a potential victory. However, before the celebration could fully begin, a second official entered the ring, immediately confronting the first referee and disputing the call. A replay, quickly shared on social media, revealed a crucial detail: Grey appeared to tap out to Vice’s hold during the sequence, a moment initially missed in the live broadcast. The WWE’s official X (formerly Twitter) account posted the replay, further fueling the debate.
The conflicting signals – the initial pinfall count, the subsequent tap-out revelation, and the ensuing referee disagreement – created a chaotic scene. NXT’s Head of Creative, Shawn Michaels, entered the ring in an attempt to clarify the situation and reach a resolution. Despite his presence and attempts to assess the events, no definitive decision was made before the broadcast concluded, leaving the number one contender position vacant.
The match itself was the culmination of a rivalry that began the previous week. Grey, alongside Wren Sinclair, had secured a victory over Fatal Influence, immediately declaring her intention to challenge for the NXT Women’s Championship. Vice promptly interrupted, asserting her own claim to the opportunity, setting the stage for the high-stakes showdown. The win for Grey and Sinclair was reported by multiple wrestling news outlets, including Wrestling Attitude, which covered the results of the March 31st NXT episode.
Now, WWE faces a decision. Will they declare Vice the official number one contender based on the replay evidence? Will they declare the match a no-contest and potentially pit both Grey and Vice against Jayne in a triple-threat match at Stand & Deliver? Or will they order a rematch to definitively determine the challenger? The uncertainty adds an unexpected layer of intrigue to the event, scheduled to take place in St. Louis.
Elsewhere on the NXT card, championship matches are already confirmed. Vanity Project is slated to defend the NXT Tag Team Titles against Los Americanos, while Tatum Paxley will defend the NXT Women’s North American Championship against Blake Monroe. These bouts provide a solid foundation for Stand & Deliver, but the unresolved situation with the Women’s Championship adds a significant question mark to the event.
The fallout from the controversial ending is likely to be a major talking point in the coming days. NXT fans are actively debating the outcome on social media, scrutinizing the replay and offering their opinions on how the situation should be resolved. The incident highlights the challenges inherent in live professional wrestling, where split-second decisions and unforeseen circumstances can dramatically alter the course of a match.
The next steps remain unclear, but a resolution is expected before Stand & Deliver. WWE has not yet announced a timeline for a decision, but the company is likely to address the controversy on upcoming episodes of NXT. The situation underscores the high stakes and intense competition within NXT, where every match carries significant weight in the pursuit of championship glory.
The unresolved ending to the number one contender’s match has undoubtedly added a layer of unpredictability to one of the key matches on the Stand & Deliver card. Fans will be watching closely for updates and hoping for a fair and decisive resolution to the controversy.
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