Kelani Jordan Triumphs in NXT Women’s Championship at Heatwave

Kelani Jordan’s Victory Over Kendal Grey

Kelani Jordan emerged victorious against Kendal Grey for the NXT Women’s Championship at Heatwave. She described the match as one of the year’s finest or potentially the best women’s match of the day. During the nearly 23-minute bout, Jordan and Grey exchanged intense blows until Grey’s fall into an exposed turnbuckle allowed Jordan to secure the win with a split-legged moonsault.

Insight Into the Match

In a conversation with OutKick Dropkick, Jordan elaborated on why she felt their match stood out. She highlighted the exceptional chemistry with Grey, emphasizing their shared dedication to perfection and competitiveness. Jordan noted the match’s notable duration as potentially one of NXT’s longest women’s singles matches without a stipulation, and appreciated their similar strategic mindset.

Jordan’s Journey to Championship Glory

The title win marked Jordan’s first opportunity at the NXT Women’s Championship. Her past accolades include the NXT Women’s North American Championship and the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) Knockouts Championship. Achieving the highest division title significantly impacted Jordan.

“It feels awesome. It’s been a long time coming,” Jordan shared. “Three and a half years chasing this title. I’ve had other titles, but this is the top women’s title. It feels good.”

Jordan’s drive was palpable as she walked into Heatwave with determination, feeling like a champion even before her victory.

Future Challenges

Jordan anticipates many contenders aiming for her title. Jaida Parker, who previously made Nattie submit during their Heatwave match, is the first to challenge her.