Kelani Jordan Crowns as NXT Women’s Champion

Kelani Jordan has achieved her goal of rising to the top of the WWE NXT women’s division. On Sunday night, her efforts paid off when she triumphed over Kendal Grey to claim the NXT Women’s Championship at Heatwave. The match stood out as one of the best women’s contests of the year, showcasing Jordan’s skill and determination.

During the event at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, Jordan capitalized on a rare opportunity she lamented missing in the past. She seized her chance when Grey, standing at the apron, was sent into the ring, setting up Jordan for a perfect split-legged moonsault.

Grey fought valiantly, attempting to defeat Jordan with several powerful moves. She delivered an avalanche reverse Spanish Fly, but Jordan showed remarkable resilience. Even when Grey managed to lift and strike her with a knee, Jordan persevered.

This perseverance was key to Jordan’s victory, propelling her to her first title reign as the NXT Women’s Champion. Although Jordan has held singles titles before, including the NXT Women’s North American Championship and the TNA Knockouts Championship, the NXT Women’s Championship was a new milestone for her.

Jordan’s previous reigns ended in intense matches. She lost the NXT Women’s North American Championship to Fallon Henley during a gauntlet at Halloween Havoc 2024. Her TNA Knockouts Championship reign was cut short at NXT Gold Rush in a triple-threat match against Lei Ying Lee.

The recent one-on-one match against Grey highlighted Jordan’s strategic use of her gymnastics background. She effectively countered Grey’s amateur wrestling techniques, securing her victory.

Ryan Gaydos, the senior editor for Fox News Digital, covers this exciting development in pro wrestling.