Jordynne Grace
TNA Champion makes surprise NXT appearance, signals WWE partnership remains strong
The appearance of TNA Knockouts World Champion in the audience marks another chapter in the ongoing partnership between WWE and TNA.

TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich’s presence during the January 14 episode of NXT caught attention when cameras spotted her in the front row. Her appearance gained notice particularly after Cora Jade acknowledged her following a victory over Kelani Jordan.
WWE shared this moment on social media, highlighting the champion’s attendance:
What a surprise! TNA Knockouts Champion @mashaslamovich is keeping a close eye on the NXT Women’s Division!
What a surprise! 🙌@ThisIsTNA Knockouts Champion @mashaslamovich is keeping a close eye on the NXT Women's Division! 👀 #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ogKa341Va9— WWE (@WWE) January 15, 2025
The visit comes amid an established partnership between both wrestling promotions. This collaboration previously saw Jordynne Grace enter the Women’s Royal Rumble and later challenge for the NXT Women’s Championship at Battleground. Joe Hendry also participated in the crossover, pursuing the NXT Championship against Ethan Page at No Mercy.
While talent exchanges between TNA and NXT have decreased compared to their peak in 2024, Slamovich’s appearance suggests the door remains open for future opportunities between both companies.
Jordynne Grace
Roxanne Perez’s NXT Run Ends After Roadblock Loss
Sean Ross Sapp confirms on Fightful’s The Hump that Roxanne Perez’s appearance at NXT Roadblock was her final NXT match, with a main roster feud against Bayley next in her WWE career.

Roxanne Perez has concluded her time in NXT following her match against Jordynne Grace at WWE NXT Roadblock on March 11.
Sean Ross Sapp confirmed Perez’s NXT departure during a recent episode of Fightful’s The Hump. When asked if the Roadblock appearance was Perez’s final NXT match, Sapp stated this was her last appearance for the brand.
Sapp also expressed enthusiasm about Perez’s future on the main roster, specifically mentioning a potential program with Bayley.
Yes, I’m ready for her to go to the main roster and work with Bayley. Absolutely, absolutely.
Perez competed against Jordynne Grace at NXT Roadblock in what was a rematch from their previous encounter at NXT Battleground last year. The match featured several near falls and notable spots between the competitors.
Grace ultimately secured the victory after demonstrating her strength advantage and hitting her finisher, the Juggernaut Driver.
Perez had previously made an impression at the Women’s Royal Rumble match in February, which signaled her upcoming main roster transition.
With WrestleMania 41 approaching, fans are now anticipating a potential match between Perez and Bayley at WWE’s premier event.
Jordynne Grace
Jordynne Grace Bids Emotional Farewell to TNA in Video
Former TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace shares emotional backstage footage after Genesis defeat, hints at departure from company.

Jordynne Grace competed at TNA Genesis 2025, facing Tessa Blanchard in a singles match. Grace suffered a defeat against Blanchard at the event, which marked TNA’s first pay-per-view following their partnership with WWE.
Following the match, Grace posted a message on X accompanied by backstage footage. The video showed Grace embracing TNA officials and fellow wrestlers. She wrote a simple message with the post: “Thank you.”
Thank you. pic.twitter.com/TsiEGwcTEW— Jordynne Grace (@JordynneGrace) January 20, 2025
The footage and message appear to confirm recent reports regarding Grace’s status with TNA Wrestling.
WWE-TNA Partnership Impact on Talent Exchange
WWE and TNA Wrestling established a multi-year partnership on January 16, expanding their initial 2024 collaboration that allowed talent to appear on both companies’ programming.
Grace previously appeared on WWE NXT alongside Joe Hendry as part of this agreement. WWE’s Wes Lee, Charlie Dempsey, Sol Ruca, and Wendy Choo also performed on TNA shows during this period.
Without @TheTrinity_Fatu, none of this would have happened.
Grace credited WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Naomi for facilitating the partnership between both companies.
Jordynne Grace
15-Time Champion Star Heading to WWE
Reports indicate Jordynne Grace’s TNA tenure ended at Genesis, sharing emotional backstage moment after match against Tessa Blanchard.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reported through Fightful Select that Jordynne Grace has effectively concluded her time with TNA. Sources indicated that TNA Genesis was expected to be her final contracted date with the company, as her agreement was set to expire in January.
Mike Johnson of PWInsider also reported that TNA Genesis marked Grace’s final appearance with TNA, with speculation suggesting she would be joining WWE.
Grace joined TNA in 2018, capturing the TNA Knockouts World Championship three times and the Knockouts Tag Team Championship during her tenure. In 2024, she participated in key WWE events through the NXT/WWE relationship, including the Women’s Royal Rumble and challenging for the NXT Women’s Championship.
Tessa Blanchard Defeats Jordynne Grace at TNA Genesis
Tessa Blanchard secured victory over Jordynne Grace in their match at TNA Genesis on January 19th, 2025. The bout began with both competitors exchanging strikes in the ring center before Grace launched Blanchard into the corner.
Grace executed high-impact moves throughout the match, including a suicide dive and a jackhammer suplex on the floor. Blanchard responded with technical maneuvers and lucha libre style attacks, such as a corkscrew plancha and a double underhook destroyer.
The match concluded when Blanchard removed a turnbuckle pad and delivered a bulldog into the exposed steel, followed by a flying double knee facebreaker for the win. After the match, Blanchard declared her dominance over the Knockouts division.
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