Roxanne Perez’s challenger for the NXT Women’s Title was a mystery, but nobody expected Jordynne Grace as her opponent.
During this week’s episode of NXT, Roxanne Perez took to the ring to deliver a heel promo. She praised herself before demanding that NXT General Manager Ava reveal her next challenger. Ava responded by making a surprise announcement that shocked everyone.
Jordynne Grace made her entrance, proudly carrying her TNA Knockouts Title on her shoulder. The fans in the NXT Arena erupted into “TNA” chants as she approached the ring. Once inside, Grace remarked about her Royal Rumble cameo, and then she turned her attention to the NXT Women’s Champion.
Grace confidently declared that she would become a double champion after NXT Battleground, challenging Perez for the NXT Women’s Title.
Holy Shit! TNA Knockouts champion Jordan Grace to challenge Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship at #NXTBattleground 2024.
— SEScoops (@sescoops) May 29, 2024
This announcement, combined with Sexyy Red’s hosting role and the unveiling of the new NXT Women’s North American Title, has set the stage for a historic event. NXT Battleground will take place on June 9 in the UFC Apex.
It was later announced that Jordynne will compete on NXT next week. She confronted Stevie Turner backstage during a segment later in the show, where the NXT newcomer was complaining about Grace’s title opportunity. This set up a match for the June 4 show.
Woah ?@JordynneGrace will be taking on @StevieTurnerWWE NEXT WEEK on #WWENXT!!! pic.twitter.com/gfwDoxAMaK
— WWE (@WWE) May 29, 2024
Jordynne Grace’s husband, TNA star Jonathan Gresham, was apparently just as surprised as everyone else by her appearance. He just thought she was running to the store and would be right back.
Wait a minute, you told me you were going to the grocery store. https://t.co/kYvg4mVLvY
— ? (@TheJonGresham) May 29, 2024
SEScoops will provide complete coverage of NXT Battleground, and you can find the updated event card below.
- Sol Ruca vs. Lash Legend vs. Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker vs. Michin vs Kelani Jordan (Ladder match for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship)
- Oba Femi (c) vs. Wes Lee vs. Joe Coffey (Triple threat match for the NXT North American Championship)
- Shayna Baszler vs. Lola Vice (NXT Underground match)
- Roxanne Perez (c) vs. TBA (NXT Women’s Championship)
- Axiom & Nathan Frazer vs The Good Brothers (NXT Tag Team Championship)
- Roxanne Perez (c) vs Jordynne Grace (NXT Women’s Title Match)