We’re simply weeks away from the Royal Rumble, and along with all the same old hypothesis, rumors are swirling {that a} sure huge identify would possibly present up. Jordynne Grace, former three time TNA Knockouts Champion, is outwardly a free agent, and there are a variety of rumors she’s going to finish up in WWE. That will make sense given she made a shock look ultimately 12 months’s Royal Rumble and made a number of current appearances in NXT, however even when she does present up, there’s nonetheless a significant query to be answered.
Earlier than we get into that although, let’s discuss her standing. Wrestlers aren’t sometimes within the behavior of loudly asserting their contract standing or the small print round it, however Grace was given what appeared like a particular sendoff following her look this weekend at TNA Genesis. She additionally posted a video of her hugging and seeming to say goodbye to a few of her co-workers and captioned it “Thank You” on social media. As well as, Fightful reported it was her final scheduled look for TNA.
As such, it appears fairly clear she’s achieved with TNA, no less than in the interim, and it appears seemingly she’s going to finish up in WWE. She turned a variety of heads throughout a shock look on the 2024 Royal Rumble, the place she was billed as TNA Knockouts Champion, and he or she’s been a semi-frequent customer to developmental model NXT for on-air segments and matches over the past a number of months.
These appearances have been a part of an ongoing partnership between WWE and TNA, however even with the deal in place, WWE could be very clearly handpicking the expertise they wish to see make appearances. They’re not letting anybody on TV they don’t approve of or see potential in, and given the best way Grace has been booked when concerned in WWE, they clearly see potential in her. So, even with none sources, it appears seemingly she’d go to WWE, however when you throw in PWInsider’s report that she’s seemingly WWE sure, it now appears as shut as it may be with out being official.
So, she’s going to indicate up within the Rumble and instantly head to the principle occasion scene, proper? Effectively, not so quick. WWE has proven a robust choice for having just lately signed expertise seem in NXT earlier than hitting the principle roster. There have been a number of exceptions to this over time, however usually, they like the NXT route. That helps the expertise assimilate to the WWE tradition, and it helps them to begin refining the WWE model of in-ring work, which usually prioritizes storytelling and security over among the extra fast-paced, harmful and high-flying spots widespread in different corporations. It’s what we’re seeing with each Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer, who had been well-established worldwide stars however are doing a little coaching in NXT earlier than hitting the principle roster.
However Grace has already achieved a while in NXT. She’s labored matches, given promos and seemingly spent a while with producers within the efficiency middle. It hasn’t been as a lot seasoning as performers usually get, nevertheless it may be sufficient the place, given her monitor file, WWE will instantly flip her free on the principle roster.
In the event that they do, she’s an instantaneous menace to win The Royal Rumble (or be recognized as the one that took out Jade Cargill). I don’t suppose she’s going to, but when she did and minimize a promo calling out Rhea Ripley or Tiffany Stratton, it wouldn’t be misplaced. She has that degree of aura and respect within the enterprise. She additionally has the muscular look the place she would really feel like a bodily menace to even the biggest and most imposing of ladies on the roster.
If Jordynne Grace does come to WWE, which appears seemingly, she is sort of actually going to be an enormous star. The one query is whether or not it occurs instantly or she spends six months or a 12 months in NXT first. We’ll see.