Jordynne Grace to challenge for NXT title at WWE Evolution
Jordynne Grace is the new number one contender to the NXT Women’s Championship.
Grace was victorious in the Evolution contender’s series tournament final in the main event of Tuesday’s WWE NXT TV episode, defeating Jaida Parker, Lash Legend, and Izzi Dame to earn a title shot at Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne at the Evolution PLE set for Sunday, July 13.
Jayne vs. Grace for the NXT Women’s Championship is the first match confirmed for Evolution, part of WWE’s weekend takeover of Atlanta. The city will host NXT’s Great American Bash on Saturday July 12 in the afternoon, Saturday Night’s Main Event later that day, then Evolution on Sunday, July 13.
Our full report from Tuesday’s WWE NXT is here. Here are the cards for the July 12-13 weekend in Atlanta so far:
WWE NXT Great American Bash, Saturday, July 12, 2:30 p.m. Eastern time —
- NXT Champion Oba Femi defends against Yoshiki Inamura or Jasper Troy
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Saturday, July 12, 8 p.m. Eastern time —
- World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Goldberg
WWE Evolution, Sunday, July 13, 7 p.m. Eastern time —
- NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne defends against Jordynne Grace