Parker challenges the new NXT Women’s Champion after Heatwave
Summary
– Kelani Jordan celebrated becoming NXT Women’s Champion after defeating Kendal Grey at Heatwave
– Jaida Parker interrupted and challenged Jordan to defend the championship against her
– Jordan rejected an immediate match but agreed to face Parker next week
Kelani Jordan’s first night as NXT Women’s Champion quickly produced her first challenger when Jaida Parker interrupted her celebration on the September 1 episode of NXT. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jordan entered with the championship after defeating Kendal Grey at Heatwave and immediately reminded the crowd that she had predicted her rise for months.
The new champion described herself as overlooked and underappreciated before Heatwave, but insisted she did not need fans to tell her she deserved the title, as she had earned it.
Jordan also praised her match with Grey as one of the best of the year before taking several shots at her injured opponent. She noted that Grey is currently dealing with vertigo and said the result would remain the same, even if Grey is eventually cleared for a rematch.
Jordan then highlighted her championship accomplishments and said nobody would overlook her again now that she holds the NXT Women’s Championship.
Before she could finish celebrating, Jaida Parker made her way out and turned her attention toward the title.
Parker said she had also delivered on a promise at Heatwave by overcoming one of her biggest obstacles. After improving her game over the last four months, Parker said she now considers herself championship material and has shifted her focus toward Jordan.
She also reminded Jordan that she had already beaten her before.
Parker had her wrestling gear backstage and immediately offered to challenge Jordan for the championship, drawing support from the crowd for an impromptu title match.
Jordan acknowledged Parker’s improvement but claimed she remained several levels below the new champion.
Still, Jordan said she considers herself a fighting champion and accepted Parker’s challenge with one condition.
The match would not happen that night.
Jordan told Parker that she would decide when to defend her championship and said she would see her next week, setting the stage for a potential NXT Women’s Championship showdown between the two.
