NXT Women’s Championship not necessary for main roster move, believes Kelani Jordan
Kelani Jordan claims she is main roster ready regardless of whether she holds the NXT Women’s Championship at least once in her WWE career.
Jordan told Bully Ray on Busted Open Radio that she is prepared for the main roster call-up and the NXT Women’s Championship – whichever opportunity comes first.
“I would love to go to the main roster, I would love to be able to be on a bigger platform, but also be able to wrestle girls who are on that next level. I would love that, Raw, SmackDown, I’m ready. Of course, if the NXT Women’s Championship is in my future, that’s great, but if the main roster is next, I have my eyes on the US Championship, the Intercontinental (Championship).”
Jordan feels she does not need to win the NXT Women’s Championship to succeed on the main roster. She referenced Becky Lynch winning the title years after moving on from the NXT brand. She also highlighted a few notable talents who have made a name on Raw and SmackDown without ever having the title in their possession.
“I think you can jump over that championship cause we’ve seen girls do it before. Like even when Becky was in NXT, she didn’t win the championship, she actually when she came back and had the feud with Tiffany (Stratton) and Lyra and all of them is when she got the championship. But it’s also other superstars like greats who never won the NXT Women’s Championship and they’re prospering and thriving on the main roster.”
Jordan became the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Champion in June 2024. Last year she also captured the TNA Knockouts Title amidst the promotion’s crossover rivalry with NXT.
Jordan made her Royal Rumble debut at the Premium Live Event in January this year.
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