In a night hotter than a Texas summer, Kelani Jordan soared to new heights, successfully defending her NXT Women’s North American Championship against her buddy Sol Ruca at NXT Heatwave in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The match was a rollercoaster of acrobatics, friendship, and a healthy dose of “you got served!”
Jordan, fresh off her initial title defense against Michin on “WWE NXT,” brought her A-game to the premium live event. This was her first big show defense after snagging the shiny belt in a ladder match at Battleground. The clash between these two high-flyers could only be described as Cirque du Soleil with a side of suplex.
The action was non-stop, with both wrestlers taking to the skies more often than a budget airline. Jordan flipped the script with a poisoned rana, sending Ruca on a scenic trip outside the ring. Not to be outdone, Jordan then executed a moonsault off the middle rope, making gravity look optional. Ruca, channeling her inner gymnast, answered with her own moonsault. The two athletes were sprawled on the floor, barely making it back before the referee could count to 10.
As the match reached its crescendo, Jordan aimed for a 630 splash, but Ruca had other plans, showing off her knee block skills like a seasoned soccer goalie. After a fierce exchange, Jordan avoided a Sol Snatcher and kicked out of a close pin. Ruca, not missing a beat, hoisted Jordan onto her shoulders, but Jordan countered with another poisoned rana that had the crowd gasping. A second-rope reverse Alabama Slam from Ruca only set the stage for Jordan’s stunning finale: a poisoned rana from the ropes followed by a split-legged moonsault that sealed the deal.
In a true display of sportsmanship and probably a prelude to an epic friendship montage, Jordan raised Ruca’s hand in the center of the ring, proving that sometimes, even in the heat of battle, friends can still be friends—until the next title defense, at least.