Jordynne Grace Admits Transition to WWE NXT Has Been Challenging

Jordynne Grace might have ruled the Knockouts division in TNA for years, but her time in WWE NXT has been a whole different battle.

The powerhouse wrestler recently sat down with Zack Heydorn of The Takedown on Sports Illustrated to reflect on how much things have changed since joining WWE in early 2025.

In TNA, Grace was nearly unstoppable. She was a three-time Knockouts Champion with a combined 677 days as titleholder. But since jumping to NXT, she’s been chasing—not holding—gold.

“I was used to being on top all the time. I was used to being ‘the face of the company.’ At NXT, there are incredible women everywhere you look. It’s a little bit harder to stand out, but the one thing I will always go back on is I just want to be the best wrestler in the ring. No matter what, I want to have the best match on the show. I always go back to that and it’s never failed me.”

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Grace made her WWE debut in the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble before moving to NXT, where she challenged Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women’s Championship at WWE Evolution. That shot ended in heartbreak after Blake Monroe turned on her, costing her the match.

When asked what ultimately convinced her to sign with WWE as a free agent, Grace offered a refreshingly honest perspective about career longevity, finances, and planning for the future—especially as a woman in wrestling.

“For me, ultimately, as a woman especially. Historically, we haven’t had the longest careers. Maybe I want to have a kid one day. At some point, no matter who you are, you kind of have to start prioritizing the money and being able to contribute to a 401K and invest in the stock market and all of that real adult stuff. It comes down to, ultimately, six weeks off is great, but I would love to be able to retire one day.”

Grace has proven she can dominate, but now she’s fighting to be seen in a packed division. That fire to be the best hasn’t gone anywhere—she’s just doing it in a new ring.

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