Ricky Saints is officially stepping away from the DEFY World Championship as he shifts his full focus to WWE NXT.
The former AEW star, who won the title from KENTA on February 7, confirmed that hes relinquishing the belt, calling it a bittersweet decision.
Opportunity knocked, and I had to answer, Saints said, explaining that while giving up the championship wasnt easy, his move to WWE was the right call for his career.
With Saints vacating the title, DEFY has announced that a new champion will be crowned at the DEFY Super 8X Grand Prix on March 15 at WA Hall. The promotion has yet to reveal the tournament lineup, but anticipation is already building for what will be a historic night.
Saints decision to relinquish the DEFY World Championship comes just days after his in-ring debut in WWE NXT, where he teamed with JeVon Evans to defeat Ethan Page and Wes Lee. Since signing with WWE, hes been positioned as a major player in NXTs future, and backstage sources say hes been well received in the company.
With Saints now fully committed to WWE, fans are left wonderingwho will step up and take his place as the next DEFY World Champion? Drop your thoughts below!
