Hold onto your wrestling boots, folks! The wrestling rumor mill is in overdrive with whispers of a blossoming relationship between WWE and TNA. The spotlight this week is on Jordynne Grace, the reigning TNA Knockouts Champion, who’s gearing up to challenge for the NXT Women’s Championship against Roxanne Perez at Battleground this Sunday in Las Vegas. Grace made a splashy WWE debut as a Royal Rumble entrant back in January and has since been strutting her stuff in “WWE NXT,” drawing plenty of eyeballs and earning rave reviews from WWE insiders.
According to Fightful Select, Grace has been a fantastic ambassador for TNA, which has WWE brass buzzing about potential future collaborations. TNA has been quick to capitalize on this momentum, with former TNA President Scott D’Amore and Vice President of Business Development Ariel Shnerer playing pivotal roles in smoothing the path for Grace’s appearances. Interestingly, D’Amore’s sudden departure as President after Grace’s initial WWE outing didn’t ruffle any feathers on the WWE side, and the collaborative spirit remains strong.
But Grace isn’t the only one sparking interest. The Fightful report also spills the beans on several WWE women wrestlers eyeing TNA as a creative playground beyond the WWE schedule. One unnamed superstar noted the appeal of cross-promotional opportunities, hinting at a broader trend of talent seeking fresh and exciting outlets.
On the flip side, a higher-up in “NXT” pointed to Steve Maclin, formerly known as Steve Cutler in WWE, as a prime candidate for crossover action. Meanwhile, NXT roster members have expressed enthusiasm about working with TNA’s Leon Slater and Josh Alexander, should the crossover events continue.