WWE has confirmed the promotion of two NXT talents to its main roster, officially listing Trick Williams and Jordynne Grace as SmackDown stars. This move, announced on WWE’s official website, marks the latest wave of WWE NXT main roster call-ups, reflecting the company’s ongoing efforts to integrate fresh talent into its main programming.
Previous Appearances and Debut Matches on SmackDown
Though Trick Williams had appeared on WWE’s main shows before, his first official match as a SmackDown competitor took place on the January 9 episode where he secured a victory over Rey Fenix. On the same night, Jordynne Grace made her SmackDown debut by defeating Alba Fyre in a singles match. Following her win, Grace shared a meaningful post on social media reflecting on her match against Fyre.
Upcoming WWE Championship Contention for Trick Williams
Trick Williams is currently among eight contenders vying for a chance at Drew McIntyre’s WWE Championship at the upcoming Royal Rumble. On the January 16 edition of SmackDown, he is scheduled to face Matt Cardona in one of four matches designed to select participants for the WWE Championship #1 contender’s four-way bout. This special match will take place on January 24 during Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Significance of NXT Talent Transition to the Main Roster
The official promotion of Williams and Grace underscores WWE’s strategy to refresh its primary roster by elevating promising wrestlers from NXT, the company’s developmental brand. This strengthens the talent pool for SmackDown and raw, contributing to more diverse and competitive matches. Fans can anticipate fresh storylines and new rivalries as these stars continue to establish themselves.
