WWE SmackDown star Carmelo Hayes expressed his excitement after his fiancée, Kelani Jordan, won the TNA Wrestling Knockouts World Championship on September 26 during the Victory Road event. The championship became vacant after Ash By Elegance relinquished the title, leading to a battle royal to determine the two contenders for the vacant belt.
After winning the battle royal, Kelani Jordan faced Lei Ying Lee in a 15-minute match for the vacant championship. Jordan emerged victorious, capturing the Knockouts World Title and marking a significant milestone in her wrestling career.
Social Media Celebrations and Personal Milestones
Following her championship win, Kelani Jordan posted a photo on Instagram showcasing her new title with the caption “Knock Knock…new Knockouts Champion 😉.” Among the many congratulatory messages, her fiancé Carmelo Hayes left a heartfelt comment, writing,
Das my baby 🔥❤️ Congrats Champ!!!
Hayes also shared Jordan’s post on his Instagram story, highlighting the pride and excitement he felt for her accomplishment. The couple announced their engagement in July, shortly after Hayes proposed to Jordan during a trip to Hawaii.
The Growing WWE Presence in TNA Wrestling
Kelani Jordan’s recent victory adds to the increasing influence of WWE performers in TNA Wrestling, as both major TNA singles world titles are now held by WWE talents. Trick Williams, another WWE star, currently holds the TNA World Championship. Meanwhile, other WWE wrestlers are scheduled to compete for different TNA titles, including an upcoming challenge for the X-Division Championship at the Bound For Glory event.
What This Means for Wrestling Fans and Future Events
The crossover success of WWE stars like Carmelo Hayes and Kelani Jordan in TNA Wrestling highlights growing collaboration between the companies and elevates the profile of TNA’s championships. Fans can expect to see more WWE-affiliated wrestlers competing in high-stakes matches within TNA, which could shape future storylines and title matches across both brands.
As Kelani Jordan continues to defend her title, the wrestling world will be watching to see how this championship reign influences her career and the broader dynamics between WWE and TNA Wrestling.
WWE's Carmelo Hayes reacts to Kelani Jordan winning the TNA Knockouts World Championship:
"Das my baby 🔥❤️ Congrats Champ!!!" pic.twitter.com/SJIofepYgw
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) September 27, 2025
