In a showdown that could’ve gone either way, Kelani Jordan proved why she’s the reigning and defending NXT North American Women’s Champion at “WWE NXT” No Mercy. Facing off against the ever-dangerous Wendy Choo, Jordan endured a grueling 13-minute battle that had fans on the edge of their seats.
The match was far from a cakewalk for Jordan, who had to weather an onslaught of venomous and calculated moves from Choo. Having been the target of Choo’s sneak attacks in the weeks leading up to the match, Jordan knew she was in for a fight, and Choo didn’t disappoint. The tension reached its peak when Choo locked in a snug sleeper hold, and it looked like Jordan might be going night-night with her title slipping away. But in a display of pure grit, Jordan fought her way out, unleashing a series of forearm strikes before scaling the top rope. With the crowd roaring in anticipation, Jordan delivered a picture-perfect 450 splash to put Choo down for the count.
As Jordan slipped out of the ring, basking in her hard-earned victory, the celebrations were cut short by an unexpected twist. Tatum Paxley, another rising star in the women’s division, stormed the ring and put the fallen Choo to sleep with a post-match assault, leaving everyone wondering what Paxley’s next move will be.
This victory marks Jordan’s fourth successful defense in her 85-day reign as the inaugural North American Women’s Champion—a reign that’s proving as resilient as the champ herself.