Io Shirai isn’t waiting for her next challenger to step up. Instead, she’s coming to them. The Genius of the Sky will defend the NXT Women’s Championship against the dominant Raquel González her opponent of choice as they main event Night 1 of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver on Wednesday, April 7 on USA Network and streaming on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE Network elsewhere, as first reported by Muscle & Fitness Hers. Time and time again, Shirai has soared past the competition, prevailing against the best NXT has to offer. Candice LeRae, Toni Storm, Dakota Kai, Tegan Nox have all failed to knock her from the throne.