At the TNA Victory Road 2025 event held on September 26 at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Alberta, Canada, WWE NXT Superstar Kelani Jordan shocked fans with a sudden injury during her match for the TNA Knockouts Championship. The match unfolded following the unexpected relinquishing of the title by Ash By Elegance, who was initially set to face former champion Masha Slamovich before Slamovich was removed from the card amid a domestic abuse investigation. Jordan emerged by the end of the night as the new TNA Knockouts Champion, but a botched move during the bout raised immediate concerns about her health.
Details of the Injury Incident and Match Developments
The injury occurred during a high-risk maneuver known as a hurricanrana, attempted by Kelani Jordan against Lei Ying Lee. According to eyewitness reports and social media commentary, Lee was unable to fully support Jordan, causing Jordan’s back to slam harshly onto the mat. Despite the painful fall, Jordan appeared to remain conscious and completed the match, ultimately claiming the Knockouts Championship. Fans and insiders expressed their shock at the moment, highlighting the dangers wrestlers face in live performance.
“Painful botch on #TNAVictoryRoad during the Knockouts World Championship match. It looks like #NXT’s Kelani Jordan was going for a hurricanrana and Lei Ying Lee couldn’t support her, resulting in Jordan’s back being slammed into the floor. Not a great night for botches after…” — Grant, of r/REALSquaredCircle (@Graannt)
Context Surrounding Title Vacancy and Broader NXT Integration
The headline-grabbing injury occurred amid a period of increased crossover activity between WWE NXT talent and TNA programming, intensifying the spotlight on the Knockouts division. Ash By Elegance’s abrupt decision to relinquish the TNA Knockouts Championship remained unexplained publicly at the time of the event, drawing various speculations but no official clarification from TNA or WWE. This move set the stage for Kelani Jordan’s unexpected title win in a match with significant context, as Slamovich’s absence due to the ongoing investigation left the field open.
Impact on TNA and Future Programming
Kelani Jordan’s injury and title victory at TNA Victory Road signify a critical moment in the evolving relationship between WWE NXT and TNA. The injury underscores the physical risks involved when wrestling crosses promotions and emphasizes the importance of safety during complex maneuvers. Looking ahead, with NXT talent increasingly featured on TNA shows, fans and industry observers will be watching closely to see how such collaborations develop and whether similar risks can be mitigated. Meanwhile, the Knockouts Championship scene remains unstable due to the circumstances surrounding Ash By Elegance’s departure and Slamovich’s investigation.
Painful botch on #TNAVictoryRoad during the Knockouts World Championship match. It looks like #NXT’s Kelani Jordan was going for a hurricanrana and Lei Ying Lee couldn’t support her, resulting in Jordan’s back being slammed into the floor. Not a great night for botches after… pic.twitter.com/NSG7PRd2qV
— Grant, of r/REALSquaredCircle (@Graannt) September 27, 2025
