Ulka Sasaki’s excursion to the United States has already included in-ring time under the WWE banner. The NOAH standout worked a dark match prior to the February 24 episode of NXT, squaring off against Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo before the live broadcast began.
Sasaki is currently spending time at the WWE Performance Center as part of his overseas developmental experience while remaining under contract to Pro Wrestling NOAH.
Ulka arrived in Florida shortly after wrapping up a strong run in Japan. Since debuting for NOAH in early 2024, he quickly climbed the ranks, capturing both the GHC National and GHC Tag Team Championships. His last match before heading abroad was a January 11 bout against Kenta.
Long before entering the wrestling ring, Sasaki built his name in mixed martial arts. He competed in major promotions including UFC (where he had 9 fights), along with Rizin and Shooto, compiling experience at the highest levels of the sport. He competed in MMA from 2010 to 2013 and has a record of 24-10-2.
NXT Results From Last Night – Heel Turn, 3 Title Changes
– NXT Tag Team Championship Match: The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes) def. DarkState (c) with help from Tony D’Angelo to win the titles
A SHOCKER 😱
Off the assist from @TonyDangeloWWE, The Vanity Project are the NEW NXT Tag Team Champions! pic.twitter.com/zI05GtsF2Q
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
– Keanu Carver def. Sean Legacy
– 7 Minute Time Limit Triple Threat Match For The WWE Speed Championship: Elio LeFleur def. Jasper Troy (c) and Eli Knight to win the title
ANOTHER TITLE CHANGE 🤯@ElioLeFleurWWE is the NEW Men's Speed Champion! pic.twitter.com/MU4E3TEPMz
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
– NXT Women’s Championship Match: Jacy Jayne (c) def. Sol Ruca to retain the title after Zaria turned heel on Sol
WHAT JUST HAPPENED 😱@ZariaWWE_ just turned on Sol Ruca and cost her the NXT Women's Title Match! pic.twitter.com/mJ2ikXQSCM
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
– WWE Women’s Speed Championship Tournament: Thea Hail def. Blake Monroe with help from Jaida Parker to advance to the next round
– Robert Stone announced Lola Vice vs. Kelani Jordan in an NXT Underground Match at Vengeance Day.
– Zaria demanded an NXT Women’s Championship match against Jacy Jayne for next week after helping her tonight. It was made official.
– Uriah Connors def. Kale Dixon
– Izzi Dame (c) vs. Tatum Paxley for the NXT Women’s North American Championship will take place at Vengeance Day.
– NXT North American Championship Match: Myles Borne def. Ethan Page (c) to win the title
DREAM REALIZED 🏆@mylesborne_wwe ends the historic reign of Ethan Page and is the NEW NXT North American Champion! pic.twitter.com/3JvqISaPjE
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
What a beautiful moment for @mylesborne_wwe and his family! 🫶 pic.twitter.com/5SFZkPmTRc
— WWE (@WWE) February 25, 2026
Card For Next Week’s NXT
– Ricky Saints’ Absolute Experience
– WWE Women’s Speed Championship Tournament: Wren Sinclair vs. Nikkita Lyons
– NXT Women’s Championship Match: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Zaria
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