08/31/2026
🏆 Kelani Jordan Captures NXT Women’s Championship at Heatwave
Kelani Jordan delivered a career-defining performance at NXT Heatwave 2026, defeating Kendal Grey to become the new NXT Women’s Champion. WWE officially highlighted the championship bout as one of Heatwave’s major matches.
The contest featured a competitive back-and-forth battle, with both Superstars showing plenty of determination. Grey entered the match as champion, while Jordan was determined to finally claim the opportunity she had been demanding for months.
Jordan eventually found the opening she needed and hit her signature Lani One Shot, securing the decisive victory and ending Grey’s reign.
The victory marks a major milestone for Jordan, who captured the NXT Women’s Championship for the first time in her career. Her performance was also widely viewed as one of the standout moments of Heatwave.
With Jordan now holding the championship, the NXT women’s division enters a new chapter with several challengers likely waiting for their opportunity.
