Jordynne Grace, who made a significant impact after her surprise appearance at the 2024 Royal Rumble, has not been announced for the forthcoming TNA Wrestling and WWE NXT crossover event, Showdown. Despite her importance to the collaboration between the two companies, Grace expressed frustration over her absence from the show.
Having transitioned from being the TNA Knockouts Champion to a WWE NXT star, Grace’s role in the partnership between TNA and WWE NXT has drawn attention. However, she remains unconfirmed for the Showdown event, prompting reactions within the wrestling community.
Current TNA Knockouts Champion Suggests Alternative Role for Grace
Kelani Jordan, who currently holds the TNA Knockouts World Championship and is an active figure on NXT, responded to Grace’s public remarks on Twitter about not being included on the Showdown card. Jordan humorously proposed an alternative, non-wrestling spot for Grace at the event.
Jordan’s reply read,
“Okay fine, bring your TNA shirt, and I can fit you in as our mascot. As TNA Captain and Knockouts World Champion, that’s the best I can do! 😌🤪”
This comment alludes to Jordan’s leadership role on Team TNA as they prepare for the Showdown special’s women’s Survivor Series match.
Teams and Matches Planned for the Showdown Special
The event will feature Team TNA, captained by Kelani Jordan and including Jessie McKay, Cassie Lee, and Mara Sade, facing off against Team NXT, which comprises Jacy Jayne, Jaida Parker, Sol Ruca, and Lola Vice, in the women’s Survivor Series contest. This highlights the ongoing rivalry and blending of talent between the two promotions.
Besides the women’s match, the men’s roster will be represented by Ricky Saints, Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans, and Myles Borne for Team NXT, while Team TNA’s side includes Mike Santana, Frankie Kazarian, Moose, and X Division Champion Leon Slater.
Additionally, a high-stakes Winner Takes All match is slated for the TNA World Tag Team Championship and NXT Tag Team Championship, featuring The Hardys against DarkState. There is also a title bout for the NXT North American Championship, where champion Ethan Page will defend his belt against Mustafa Ali, who returned to WWE after a two-year absence.
Grace Reacts to Champion’s Representation of Former Promotion
Grace’s absence led to her critical remark on social media, labeling the current TNA Knockouts Champion Kelani Jordan’s role as “Industry plant,” reflecting some tension over representation in the ongoing collaboration. This interplay underscores the competitive dynamics at play as wrestlers navigate their career progressions between these organizations.
Implications for Jordynne Grace and Future Cross-Promotional Events
Jordynne Grace’s omission from the Showdown lineup highlights the complexities of integrating wrestlers across TNA Wrestling and WWE NXT during crossover events. While she remains a key figure tied to the cooperative narrative, her potential non-wrestling role suggested by Kelani Jordan hints at underlying tensions within the booking decisions.
As the Showdown special approaches, it will be important to see whether Jordynne Grace’s WWE NXT involvement expands in future collaborative matches or if she remains sidelined from major storylines, affecting her visibility and momentum within the wrestling world.
Okay fine, bring your TNA shirt and I can fit you in as our mascot. As TNA Captain and Knockouts World Champion, that’s the best I can do! 😌🤪 https://t.co/3zp4z2pekS
— Kelani Jordan (@kelani_wwe) October 3, 2025
Industry plant https://t.co/x8bW3tihHm
— Jordynne Grace (@JordynneGrace) October 3, 2025
