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The title switch came as a surprise for everyone, particularly since no one expected Hendry to get pinned in a multi-man match. In this article, we will be looking at four possible reasons why Joe Hendry lost the NXT Championship at this year’s Stand & Deliver.
#4. Joe Hendry was merely a transitional WWE Champion
One key reason for the title loss at NXT Stand & Deliver could be that Joe was merely a transitional champion. The former TNA World Champion won the title in a ladder match in early February.
He was yet to surpass 100 days as the title holder. This brief reign suggests that, from the outset, the Stamford-based promotion had seen Hendry as the transitional titleholder.
So, this may explain the reason why he lost in the fatal four-way match at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2026.
#3. To add a surprise at NXT Stand & Deliver 2026
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver is similar to a show compared to a WrestleMania main roster event. This means that the Stamford-based promotion attempts its best to add shock value to this event.
Already, Lola Vice was crowned as the new title holder in a triple threat NXT Women’s Championship match. So, the reason Hendry lost his title on the show was to add a genuine surprise to the entire show.
Since Joe was crowned as Champion recently, no one expected him to suffer the loss that early, making it an unexpected twist to unfold.
#2. WWE is planning to move Joe Hendry to the main roster
A few months back, Oba Femi vacated the NXT Championship and moved to the main roster. Considering the popularity of Joe Hendry among the WWE Universe, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he moves to RAW or SmackDown soon.
There is a chance that losing the NXT title at Stand & Deliver is a strategic move by the creative team. This loss allows the Sports Entertainment juggernaut to move Joe Hendry into the main roster.
As a result, he loses his title in the fatal four-way match.
#1. It’s time to push Tony D’Angelo
Tony D’Angelo has been part of the developmental brand for a long time. His current ruthless and aggressive side deserves a title reign. Such a championship victory helps WWE set up another big name as the face of the Black and Silver brand.
This could be why the company put the title on D’Angelo at the recent show, as he truly deserves this title reign.
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