Folks, the wrestling world was turned upside down on WWE NXT last night when TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace showed up like a surprise party crasher. This isn’t a one-time cameo, either. Grace is set to mix it up with Stevie Turner next week and then go toe-to-toe with Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT Battleground. Grab your popcorn, because this cross-promotional saga is just getting started!
Secrets, Lies, and Lita’s Theme Music
To keep Grace’s debut under wraps, WWE pulled out all the stops. Fightful Select reports that Grace’s name was nowhere to be found on the NXT rundown. Instead, they listed Alexa Bliss and Lita as decoys, even using Lita’s theme music during rehearsals. Talk about stealth mode! Roxanne Perez, meanwhile, was kept in the dark about her Battleground opponent, ensuring her reaction was as real as it gets when Grace made her grand entrance. WWE could teach the CIA a thing or two about secrets.
Grace’s NXT Stint: Big Bucks and Bigger Matches
Grace isn’t just popping in for a chat and a cup of coffee. She’s set for at least two more appearances: next week’s match with Stevie Turner and the big title clash with Perez. And here’s the kicker—Grace is raking in six figures for this short stint. That’s right, folks, Grace is getting paid WWE-style money for a few matches while keeping her TNA contract intact. She’s living the dream, making bank, and staying loyal to TNA. Who says you can’t have it all?
Future TNA-WWE Collaborations: The Door is Open
This surprise collaboration hints at future possibilities. While nothing is set in stone for more TNA stars to pop up in NXT or vice versa, the door is definitely ajar. The belief that TNA and WWE had cut ties after Scott D’Amore’s firing is now out the window. Communication lines are still open, and the wrestling world is buzzing with speculation about what might come next.
Stay tuned, wrestling fans—this is just the beginning of what promises to be an electrifying partnership between WWE NXT and TNA. Will we see more TNA stars in WWE rings? Will Jordynne Grace conquer NXT? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: it’s going to be one heck of a ride!