Kelani Jordan, who made her NXT debut in 2023 after a successful gymnastics career in college, has quickly become one of the brand’s most promising young talents.
She made it to the finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament last year before falling short, but has since been involved in high-profile feuds and matches against the likes of Lash Legend, Fallon Henley, and Kiana James.
In her message posted on social media, Jordan embraced her underdog status, writing: “There’s so much beauty in being an underdog. The underdog is fueled by doubt. The underdog has been through adversity and always prevails. You can’t tell an underdog what they can and can’t do. Now it’s time to go get what’s mine.”
The 25-year-old athlete admitted she never expected to venture into professional wrestling, having focused on gymnastics in college.
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After receiving a message on Instagram about a WWE tryout, Jordan decided to give it a shot and impressed the company enough to earn a contract.
Now, Kelani Jordan will have the opportunity to make history as she competes against five other women.
It will include Lash Legend, Sol Ruca, Fallon Henley, Jaida Parker, and Michin, for the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship.
