The April 28 episode of WWE NXT is shaping up to be a great show as the company is building towards their Premium Live Event, Battleground. So, the company has booked solid matches to keep fans engaged throughout the night.

WWE NXT North American Championship Match: Myles Borne (c) vs. Saquon Shugars

Myles Borne has had to deal with constant pressure from DarkState, but this time the threat is coming from within the group itself. Instead of Dion Lennox getting another shot, Saquon Shugars has stepped up to challenge for the North American Championship. So we’ll have to see how Borne will fare against Shugars in the end.

Lizzy Rain Makes Her Debut

All eyes will be on Lizzy Rain as she officially debuts on NXT television this week. She impressed fans with her debut video package last week, so it remains to be seen how she will fare in her debut on this week’s show.

Other Matches and Segments

The BirthRight take on the team of E.K. Prosper and Dorian Van Dux in tag team action this week. Finally, Shiloh Hill will go one-on-one with Ricky Saints. Considering the fact Saints is arriving on SmackDown soon, Hill is determined to make the most out of this opportunity and gain momentum before Saints leaves.

Last week, Tony D’Angelo didn’t defend his title, but the pressure around him is building. Keanu Carver made his intentions clear, laying out Joe Hendry and declaring war on the NXT Champion. So this week, Tony’s next challenger will be revealed.

WWE NXT Lineup for April 28, 2026

  • WWE NXT North American Championship: Myle Bourne vs. Saquon Shugars
  • Shiloh Hill vs. Ricky Saints
  • Lizzy Rain Debuts
  • BirthRight vs. E.K. Prosper & Dorian Van Dux
  • Tony D’Angelo’s Next Challenger for NXT Championship

Final Thoughts on WWE NXT April 28, 2026

Tonight’s episode of NXT has a ton of action in store for fans. With the likes of Ricky Saints and more on the show, it’s definitely something fans shouldn’t miss. Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s show over in our WWE NXT coverage hub. It promises to be a memorable episode for many reasons, so it remains to be seen how the show will turn out.

Where to Watch WWE NXT April 28, 2026

WWE NXT will air live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, starting at 8 PM ET on the CW Network. Internationally, fans can also stream the entire show on Netflix and on-demand viewing.

Do you think Saquon Shugars will end up pulling off the upset win over Myles Borne? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.

Subhojeet Mukherjee has covered pro wrestling for over 20 years, delivering trusted news and backstage updates to fans around the world.

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