Sometimes, fate steps in with a spinning backfist. Wren Sinclair, likely still processing how she got there, secured the final spot in the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge during the chaotic opener of this week’s NXT. It was the kind of win that screams, “right place, right time,” or perhaps, “wrong fist, wrong face.”
The Last Chance Chaos
The match featured Sinclair, Cora Jade, Jaida Parker, and Kelani Jordan in a free-for-all to claim the coveted final slot in the 2024 Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge. Chaos reigned as the women pulled out all the stops to impress, knowing what was at stake.
The closing moments of the match deserve a spot in WWE’s “Most Confusing Yet Spectacular Endings” highlight reel. After Jordan nailed Jade with a stunning 450 Splash, Parker used her wrestling ingenuity (and, let’s be honest, opportunism) to throw Sinclair onto Jordan and Jade mid-pinfall. Parker’s crafty plan seemed foolproof until Lola Vice—clearly operating as an unofficial chaos agent—intervened.
Standing on the apron, Vice cocked her fist to strike Parker but accidentally clocked Sinclair instead. The impact sent Sinclair crashing onto Jade in a completely unintentional, yet legally binding, pinning position. Vice then yanked Parker out of the ring, ensuring Sinclair’s bewildered victory. Sometimes, life is just like that.
Who’s in the Iron Survivor Challenge?
With this oops-I-won moment, Sinclair joins Giulia, Sol Ruca, Stephanie Vaquer, and Zaria in the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge at NXT Deadline on December 7. The stakes? A guaranteed shot at the NXT Women’s Championship, currently held by the high-flying phenom Roxanne Perez.
The match promises to be a blend of athleticism, cunning strategy, and probably a few more accidental victories. As for Sinclair, she’ll need to figure out how to turn her unexpected momentum into intentional success against a stacked field of competitors.
Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge Also Heating Up
Meanwhile, NXT Deadline will also feature the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge. While the final lineup is still being assembled, the winner will walk away with a shot at the NXT Championship. No accidental pinfalls allowed here—probably.
Final Thoughts
Wren Sinclair’s journey to NXT Deadline is a reminder that in wrestling (and life), sometimes the best strategy is simply surviving until everyone else accidentally knocks each other out. Now, the question is whether she can turn this twist of fate into championship gold—or if she’ll be on the receiving end of someone else’s lucky strike. Stay tuned!