Charlie Dempsey Added to WWE NXT Gauntlet Match | Stand & Deliver 2024
The field for the NXT North American Championship contender’s gauntlet match is taking shape ahead of tonight’s episode of WWE NXT. Charlie Dempsey has been added to the contest, joining Jackson Drake, Dion Lennox and Shiloh Hill in vying for a shot at Myles Borne’s title at ‘s Stand & Deliver event in St. Louis.
The announcement came via a video from NXT General Manager Robert Stone, who as well teased a fifth and final competitor will be revealed during the show. The gauntlet match, a grueling test of endurance and skill, will determine who faces Borne for the championship.
Dempsey, a second-generation wrestler and the son of the renowned William Regal, brings a unique skillset and a growing presence to the NXT roster. He is currently aligned with the Birthright faction, alongside Lexis King, Arianna Grace, Stacks, and Uriah Connors. While his time in WWE has seen him achieve success as a two-time NXT Heritage Cup Champion, a run at the North American Championship represents a significant step forward in his career.
Myles Borne, the current North American Champion, captured the title from Ethan Page last month and will undoubtedly be watching the gauntlet match closely. The outcome will dictate his next challenger and the direction of his championship reign.
Tonight’s NXT card is stacked with several other compelling matches. Ricky Saints, accompanied by Ethan Page, will clash with Tony D’Angelo. A face-to-face confrontation is scheduled between Sol Ruca and Zaria, hinting at a potential future rivalry. The tag team division will also be in focus as Eli Knight and Elio LeFluer battle The Culling (Shawn Spears and Niko Vance) in a tournament match to determine a contender for the NXT Tag Team Titles. Thea Hail will face Kelani Jordan, and Fatal Influence (Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley) will take on Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey.
The gauntlet match format adds a layer of unpredictability to the championship picture. Competitors enter at timed intervals, battling until they are eliminated, either by pinfall or submission. The last wrestler remaining will earn the coveted opportunity to challenge Borne at Stand & Deliver.
Dempsey’s inclusion in the gauntlet match is particularly noteworthy given his recent association with Birthright. The faction has been steadily gaining momentum in NXT, and a victory for Dempsey could further solidify their influence. His technical wrestling prowess and strategic mindset, honed under the tutelage of his father, William Regal, make him a formidable opponent.
The mystery surrounding the fifth entrant in the gauntlet match adds another layer of intrigue to tonight’s show. Fans will be tuning in to discover who will complete the lineup and potentially disrupt the plans of Dempsey and the other competitors.
Stand & Deliver is shaping up to be a major event for NXT, and the outcome of tonight’s gauntlet match will play a crucial role in determining the championship landscape. With the North American Championship on the line, the stakes are high, and the competition promises to be fierce.
Updated Lineup for WWE NXT Tonight
- Ricky Saints with Ethan Page vs Tony D’Angelo
- Number one contender’s gauntlet eliminator match
Jackson Drake vs Dion Lennox vs Shiloh Hill vs Charlie Dempsey vs TBA
Winner earns a North American Championship match against Myles Borne at Stand and Deliver - Sol Ruca and Zaria face to face
- Tag team number one contender’s tournament match
Eli Knight and Elio LeFluer vs The Culling featuring Shawn Spears and Niko Vance - Thea Hail vs Kelani Jordan
- Fatal Influence featuring Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley vs Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey