Jordynne Grace has made her debut on “WWE SmackDown,” which appears to be her new primary brand moving forward. Before the show aired, Grace was seen backstage, leading to reports that her SmackDown appearance was essentially her promotion to the main roster. She was involved in a backstage segment with Nick Aldis and former US Women’s Champion Chelsea Green, then returned to confront WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill. During this encounter, Grace mentioned she was thinking about signing with SmackDown full-time. Although Cargill tried to convince her otherwise, Grace was determined and left the scene.
According to Fightful Select, WWE officials confirmed that Grace’s SmackDown debut signaled her official call-up to the main roster. With SmackDown expanding to a three-hour show, WWE plans to use NXT talent to fill the extra time. Grace, who recently teamed up with NXT Women’s North American Champion Thea Hale on NXT, is expected to join the blue brand full-time soon, though her specific character role remains undecided. Grace originally made her WWE debut in January 2024 while still holding the TNA Knockouts World Championship during a surprise Royal Rumble appearance. She continued working under the NXT banner, balancing commitments with TNA, before officially signing with WWE in January 2025, appearing again at the Royal Rumble, and continuing her run in NXT.
Fan Take: Jordynne Grace’s transition to SmackDown is a significant boost for WWE’s women’s division, adding fresh talent and exciting matchups. For fans, this move signals WWE’s ongoing investment in elevating the next generation of female superstars, which could lead to more dynamic storytelling and intense competition in mainstream WWE programming.
