Nothing says “settle this once and for all” like taking the ropes off the ring. In a heated segment during this week’s WWE NXT, Jaida Parker officially accepted Lola Vice’s challenge for an Underground match, setting the stage for a showdown at NXT Deadline. With Parker’s fury boiling over after Vice’s meddling in the Last Chance Fatal Four-Way, this feud has officially reached rope-free levels of intensity.
The Backstory
Parker was on the brink of qualifying for the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge when Vice, apparently moonlighting as a professional disruptor, interfered yet again. Vice pulled Parker from the ring at the worst possible moment, allowing Wren Sinclair to score the pinfall and claim the final spot in the challenge.
Not one to let grievances fester, Parker stormed back to the ring post-match, demanding an Underground match on the spot. Unfortunately, NXT General Manager Ava wasn’t having it, nixing Parker’s immediate plans but booking the clash for Deadline instead. Vice attempted to steal some final words in the segment but caught a spinning back elbow for her trouble. Parker didn’t just walk away from the exchange—she sauntered, jeering at her fallen rival like a villain straight out of a telenovela.
Underground Rules Favor Vice
While Parker may have gotten the last hit on NXT, the Underground match stipulation is a different story. Vice has history on her side, boasting two victories in this unique format over Shayna Baszler and Natalya earlier this year. Meanwhile, Parker is making her Underground debut, which might put her at a disadvantage—though her fiery determination suggests she’s not sweating the odds.
Their history adds even more fuel to the fire. The pair clashed last month in a no-disqualification match, where Parker triumphed with Dawn Marie as the special guest referee. But Vice, ever the opportunist, seems poised to leverage her experience in the rope-free brawling environment to even the score.
Final Thoughts
Parker and Vice’s rivalry has been simmering for weeks, and NXT Deadline promises to bring it to a head in spectacular, fist-swinging fashion. Will Vice’s experience carry her to another Underground victory, or will Parker prove that sheer grit and determination can outshine the odds? One thing’s for sure: this match is going to get ugly—in the best possible way.