On the latest episode of NXT, Damian Priest‘s girlfriend, Lola Vice, experienced a serious aggravation of a pre-existing injury, leading her to submit during a singles match. The confrontation took place on the February 7th broadcast of WWE‘s black and silver brand, where Lola faced Kelani Jordan, who relentlessly targeted Lola’s injured hand throughout their bout.
The injury stemmed from earlier incidents in their ongoing feud. On January 13, Lola secured a victory over Kelani Jordan, but tensions remained high. During a triple threat match on February 3 for the Women’s North American Championship against Izzi Dame and Thea Hail, Kelani intensified hostilities by ambushing Lola from behind and damaging her hand with a ladder. This attack was followed by another backstage assault last week, where Kelani kicked Lola’s already injured hand.
During tonight’s singles match, the injured hand was a constant point of vulnerability. Ultimately, Kelani Jordan exploited this weakness to force Lola Vice to tap out. After the match, Lola was visibly in pain, clutching her hand, signaling the possibility of further damage to her injury.
Proposal for Damian Priest’s Next Career Move
Beyond Lola Vice’s injury, Damian Priest’s recent in-ring activity has been limited. Following a heated rivalry with Aleister Black that culminated in an Ambulance match victory on January 2’s SmackDown, Priest has not engaged in significant storylines since. On his Notsam Wrestling podcast, Sam Roberts suggested a strategic direction for Priest’s career going forward.
“He is playing the part of the character that wants to be back on top but really, he has to take advantage of these opportunities, and this could be another one that sets him back. For Damian Priest, I think again, Priest I would turn, but I would have Damian Priest, Zelina, and Aleister Black as a group together. I think that should be a tag team, Damian Priest and Aleister Black,” Roberts said. ?Sam Roberts, Podcast Host
Roberts’ idea centers on forming a faction that includes Priest, Aleister Black, and Zelina Vega, potentially revitalizing Priest’s trajectory in WWE. The notion of a tag team involving Priest and Black hints at new rivalries and alliances for the weeks ahead.
Implications for WWE and Future Developments
The worsening of Lola Vice’s injury raises concerns for her immediate wrestling prospects and could impact storylines on NXT where she plays a key role. Kelani Jordan’s persistent targeting of the injury adds heightened tension to their feud, drawing audience focus to the physical risks wrestlers endure.
At the same time, Damian Priest’s looming career choices will be crucial. With suggestions from personalities like Sam Roberts to form new partnerships, fans can anticipate shifts in character alignments that may influence championship pursuits and brand dynamics within WWE.
As Lola Vice recovers and Priest considers his next moves, both narrative and real-life challenges will shape their paths, keeping fans engaged amid an increasingly intense competitive environment.
Lola Vice has REVENGE on her mind tonight! 👊@lolavicewwe pic.twitter.com/MHMVsbwUoL
— WWE (@WWE) February 18, 2026
