It wouldn’t be NXT without Cora Jade swinging a kendo stick and picking fights like it’s her full-time job. On next week’s New Year’s Evil, Jade will put her money where her mouth is, stepping into a fatal four-way match against Stephanie Vaquer, Lola Vice, and Kelani Jordan for a chance to challenge Fallon Henley for the Women’s North American Championship.
How Did We Get Here?
Cora Jade has been spending her holiday season the way most wrestlers do: interrupting matches and weaponizing household items. After Kelani Jordan picked up a win over Lola Vice on Tuesday night, Jade attacked both women, only for Stephanie Vaquer to swoop in for the save. The rescue turned chaotic when Vice accidentally clocked Vaquer with a spinning backfist, leading to a backstage spat that Jade watched with the enthusiasm of someone bingeing reality TV.
Enter NXT GM Ava, who decided to capitalize on the chaos by booking all four women in a match next week. Jade, ever the opportunist, accepted the challenge with her trademark smirk, likely already planning where she’ll stash her kendo stick.
The Bigger Picture
This match isn’t the only fireworks scheduled for New Year’s Evil:
- NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez defends her title against Women’s Iron Survivor Giulia in what promises to be a high-octane showdown.
- NXT Champion Trick Williams faces both Men’s Iron Survivor Oba Femi and the ever-dangerous Eddy Thorpe in a triple threat match.
- And let’s not forget the grudge match of the year: Charlie Dempsey vs. Lexis King in a Sudden Death Heritage Cup Rules Match.
Can Jade Seize the Spotlight?
While Jade’s antics have kept her in the headlines, she’ll need more than sneak attacks to outlast her three opponents. Stephanie Vaquer brings experience, Lola Vice packs a striking game (and an accidental backfist), and Kelani Jordan has the momentum of a recent win. Jade may want the spotlight, but the other three women seem just as determined to shine.
Who will walk out as Fallon Henley’s next challenger? Find out next Tuesday at New Year’s Evil.