NXT Women’s Champion says Grey’s rise will have to wait
Summary
– Lola Vice vowed to defeat Kendal Grey and retain the NXT Women’s Championship
– Grey said she wants to lead the NXT women’s division and raise the bar
– Vice told Grey her time will come, but not while Lola is still champion
Lola Vice is not ready to let Kendal Grey take over the NXT women’s division.
During the June 23 episode of NXT, Vice and Grey met face-to-face ahead of their NXT Women’s Championship match at Great American Bash. What started as a tense contract signing quickly turned into a personal exchange about pressure, redemption, and who is truly ready to carry the division.
Grey told Vice that she was not seeking payback. She said she was trying to redeem herself after New York and prove that she belongs in the title picture.
Vice did not accept the idea that Grey’s redemption would come at her expense. She reminded Grey that she had to humble herself, start from scratch, and work her way back before becoming champion.
Both women also acknowledged what makes the match important. Vice pointed out that this is the first time two crossover female fighters are standing at the top of NXT, giving the title match a different kind of spotlight.
Grey showed respect for Vice’s success, calling her a superstar, Breakout Tournament winner, Queen of the Underground, and double champion. Still, Grey made it clear that she believes her own moment is coming.
Grey admitted that she had failed before when the lights were brightest, but said it will not happen at Great American Bash. She said she wants to lead the division and raise the bar even higher than past champions.
Vice responded by telling Grey that she is the future, but not the present. The champion said Grey will eventually have success, but it will not happen while Lola Vice is still holding the NXT Women’s Championship.
Vice then made her promise clear. She said she will answer every question at Great American Bash, beat Grey, retain the title, and teach her what it means to humble herself.
The message was simple. Grey may push the women’s division forward one day, but Vice believes that day cannot come until her own championship run is finished.
At Great American Bash, Kendal Grey gets the chance to prove she is ready. Lola Vice plans to prove she is not done yet.
