During last night’s episode of WWE NXT, some surprising developments hinted at upcoming main roster call-ups. Wrestling journalist Corey Hayes shared screenshots from X showing that Stefannie Verker is set to join “Live,” while Jordynne Grace plans to move to “SmackDown.” According to Hayes, Grace’s time in NXT was intended to be brief, as she wanted to avoid being promoted to the main roster before WWE WrestleMania 41 without gaining experience.
Grace, who officially signed with WWE in February after several appearances with TNA, recently challenged Vaquer for the NXT Women’s Championship at WWE NXT Battleground. Vaquer lost the title last night to Jacy Jayne, who benefited from interference by teammates Jazmyn Nyx and Fallon Henley. Vaquer, who signed with WWE last summer, quickly rose in the NXT ranks after winning the NXT Women’s Championship from Giulia in March. She is scheduled to compete at the Worlds Collide event next weekend in Inglewood, California.
Grace and Verker joining the main roster follows Julia and Roxanne Perez’s recent promotions. Meanwhile, Ricky Starks, another fresh WWE signee, lost his NXT title but it’s still uncertain if he will debut on “Raw” or “SmackDown.”
Fan Take: This news is significant for WWE fans as it signals a fresh influx of talent transitioning from NXT to the main roster, promising new storylines and rivalries. It highlights WWE’s investment in developing stars who can make an immediate impact, crucial for maintaining excitement and evolving the sport.
