NXT TV results (3/31): Powell's review of the contract signing for the NXT Championship match at Stand & Deliver, Lola Vice vs. Kendal Grey for a shot at the NXT Women's Championship

Key Points:

• The March 31, 2026, NXT TV show at Madison Square Garden featured a strong start with TNA World Champion Mike Santana teaming with OTM to defeat DarkState, energizing the hometown crowd and setting the tone for the event.
• A contract signing segment involving NXT Champion Joe Hendry, Ricky Saints, Ethan Page, and Tony D’Angelo escalated tensions leading to a brawl, highlighting key rivalries ahead of Stand & Deliver.
• Kendal Grey won a contentious No. 1 contender match against Lola Vice for a shot at the NXT Women’s Championship, but the finish was disputed due to Grey tapping out before the pinfall, causing fan backlash and confusion.
• The show included several storyline developments, such as the injury and title relinquishment of Elio LeFleur, and a heated exchange between Tatum Paxley and Blake Monroe, building anticipation for their upcoming matches.
• Overall, the episode provided solid go-home hype for Stand & Deliver with good matchups and promos, though some segments, like the ZaRuca video package and the controversial finish in the women’s contender match, received mixed reactions.