WWE has confirmed how tonight’s March 17, 2026 episode of NXT will kick off, and it’s a major title match right out of the gate.

INXT announced that the NXT Women’s Championship triple threat match will open the show. Jacy Jayne is set to defend her title against both Sol Ruca and Zaria in what’s already one of the most anticipated bouts on the card.

The decision to start the show with a championship match immediately raises the energy level, signaling that NXT is going all out from the very beginning. Jayne enters as champion with two challengers who each have strong momentum, especially given the tension stemming from Zaria’s betrayal of Sol Ruca in recent weeks.

With three competitors involved, the unpredictable nature of a triple threat match means the title could change hands without the champion even being pinned. That added layer of uncertainty makes this opening bout even more important as NXT sets the tone for the rest of the night.

Between this high-stakes opener and the previously announced steel cage main event, NXT is clearly stacking both ends of the show with must-see moments.

WWE NXT Lineup for March 17, 2026

  • NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Sol Ruca vs. Zaria
  • NXT Women’s North American Championship: Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Izzi Dame
  • Booker T Appreciation Night
  • WWE Speed Women’s Title: Fallon Henley (c) vs. Wren Sinclair
  • NXT Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Match: Hank & Tank vs. Birthright
  • El Grando Americano, Rayo & Bravo vs. Vanity Project

Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s show over in our WWE NXT coverage hub.

Do you think Jacy Jayne will survive the triple threat to retain, or are we about to see a new NXT Women’s Champion crowned right at the start of the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Felix Upton has over 15 years of experience in media and wrestling journalism. His work at Ringside News blends speed, accuracy, and industry insight.

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