Jordynne Grace has been named special guest referee for the women’s Survivor Series-style match at the upcoming NXT vs. TNA ‘Showdown’ special on Tuesday.
The appointment was made by NXT General Manager Ava after Grace posted a video to social media complaining about her exclusion from the event.
On Saturday, Grace addressed both Ava and TNA Director of Authority Santino Marella, stating there was a “huge problem” with her not being on the card.
Santino, Ava, there is a huge problem with Showdown next week…I’m not on it. I was trying to bite my tongue, but I just can’t anymore. There is no “NXTNA” without Jordynne Grace. There is no partnership. There are no cross-promotional champions. As a matter of fact, there is no Showdown without me setting the stage for it two years ago. … You two need to fix this.
She also questioned Marella’s sanity in appointing Kelani Jordan as TNA women’s captain, saying, “Santino, letting Kelani Jordan be your TNA women’s captain after one TNA show? I’m going to refer you to my neurologist because I’m extremely concerned about you.”
Later in the day, Ava made a response acknowledging Grace’s contributions to the partnership between the promotions and granted her request to be part of the show.
All right, Jordynne, you’re right. You made some pretty good points. And you know what? I agree with you. I don’t think that there would be this NXT/TNA crossover partnership without everything that you’ve done, starting two years ago.
So, I have decided that you are going to be the special guest referee for the Women’s Survivor Series style match on Tuesday.
Ava also asked Grace to remain professional, noting that she has a history with many of the women competing in the match. The encounter will feature Team NXT’s Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, and Jaida Parker taking on Team TNA’s Kelani Jordan, Jessie McKay, Cassie Lee, and Mara Sade.
The Showdown special will air in NXT’s usual Tuesday 8 p.m. ET slot on The CW.
NXT vs. TNA Showdown – Tuesday, October 7
- TNA vs. NXT Survivor Series Men’s Match: Team NXT (Ricky Starks, Trick Williams, Myles Borne, and Je’Von Evans) vs. Team TNA (Mike Santana, Frankie Kazarian, Moose, and Leon Slater)
- TNA vs. NXT Survivor Series Women’s Match (Jordynne Grace as guest referee): Team NXT (Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca, Jaida Parker, and Lola Vice) vs. Team TNA (Kelani Jordan, Jessie McKay, Cassie Lee, and Mara Sade)
- Tag Team Title vs. Title Match: Darkstate vs. The Hardys
- NXT North American Championship: Ethan Page (c) vs. Mustafa Ali
- Joe Hendry will appear
