On the September 14 episode of WWE Raw, two promising talents, Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan, made their main roster debuts. While Vice’s appearance marked her official promotion from WWE NXT, Jordan’s debut served primarily as an introduction to WWE’s broader TV audience. Currently holding the NXT Women’s Championship, Jordan is expected to be formally promoted to the main roster once her title reign concludes.
According to Wrestlevotes Radio via Fightful Select, WWE insiders are eyeing the end of 2026 for Jordan’s official main roster call-up. This timing coincides with WWE talents from Raw and SmackDown traveling to Australia for Wrestlepalooza: Perth. Additionally, the John Cena Classic—a tournament featuring competitors from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT—is also slated for the latter part of this year, providing further opportunities for NXT stars like Jordan.
Jordan joined WWE in 2022 after a successful tryout during SummerSlam weekend and made her NXT television debut the following year. Through 2024 and 2025, she has held the NXT Women’s North American Championship and the TNA Knockouts World Championship. Recently, at the NXT Heatwave premium live event, she defeated Kendal Grey to claim the NXT Women’s Championship, successfully defending it in her first title defense against Jaida Parker. On the latest Raw, Jordan participated in a triple threat Women’s Money in the Bank qualifier against Vice and Raquel Rodriguez of The Judgment Day, with Vice ultimately winning by pinning Rodriguez.
Fan Take:
Kelani Jordan’s gradual introduction to WWE’s main roster signals a thoughtful approach to building new stars, ensuring they are well-prepared for the larger spotlight. For wrestling fans, this strategy not only heightens anticipation for future main event feuds but also enriches the women’s division with highly skilled and marketable talent, elevating the sport’s overall competitiveness and entertainment value.
Source: www.wrestlinginc.com
