Last week, the dramatic world of “WWE NXT” took a turn for the jaw-dropping when General Manager Ava dropped a bombshell on NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez. The bombshell in question? None other than the TNA Knockouts Champion, Jordynne Grace, who sauntered back into WWE like she owned the place. This unexpected showdown is set to make waves, and possibly tsunamis, at the upcoming NXT Battleground.
“Roxanne, you are a great champion, a two-time champion,” Grace proclaimed, clearly relishing her role as the harbinger of chaos. “You’ve built your name here at NXT, the same as I have in TNA. But I’m curious, who do you think has built the stronger foundation? I want to find out. So at Battleground, I’m going to be challenging you for your NXT Women’s Championship. And I’m fully prepared to leave Las Vegas a double champion.”
With these words, Grace essentially declared war, promising to make Las Vegas a pit stop on her way to becoming a double champion. The UFC Apex is going to need reinforced floors with the combined weight of these two titans. June 9 is officially marked for a collision of epic proportions.
For Roxanne Perez, this isn’t just another title defense. This will be her fourth televised title defense since reclaiming the NXT Women’s Championship from Lyra Valkyria at “NXT” Stand & Deliver. Clearly, she’s been on a tear, but Jordynne Grace is no ordinary challenger. Grace, set to have her third-ever WWE match, is determined to make it memorable. Let’s not forget her show-stopping appearance at the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble, which still has fans buzzing.
Before Grace can get her hands on Perez, she has a date with Stevie Turner on next week’s episode of “NXT.” One can only imagine the chaos she’ll unleash there. Over in TNA, Grace has been reigning supreme as the Knockouts Champion for over four months, showing off her championship pedigree since conquering Trinity at the 2024 TNA Hard to Kill event. Trinity, of course, is now known as Naomi back in the WWE fold.
So, folks, grab your popcorn, secure your seats, and prepare for a wrestling extravaganza where foundations will be tested, champions will clash, and only one will emerge victorious. Will it be the Prodigy or the Juggernaut? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—NXT Battleground is going to be legendary!