Jordynne Grace worked the 2024 women’s Royal Rumble match this past Saturday night, and she shared a moment with her former TNA rival in Naomi.
Speaking on a recent edition of “The Ten Count” podcast, the reigning TNA Knockouts Champion commented on what it was like to like reunite with Naomi at the Royal Rumble, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On reuniting with Naomi at the Royal Rumble: “It was so special because we did the first re-branded TNA event, Hard to Kill. We did that in front of a sold-out crowd at the Palms in Vegas. And then we went from doing that to doing it at essentially — I believe it was sold out — a sold-out Tropicana [Field] in front of 50,000 people. So just to go from that to that, I mean, I don’t cry often, but I definitely teared up when we found out that we were going to be doing that together. She is an incredible person. She deserves the entire world.”
On her Rumble experience in one word: “Unreal… I thought it was crazy. It’s something I never thought I’d do. I never thought I’d be in the ring with Bianca. I think she’s an amazing wrestler and an incredible athlete. And just to get that experience with her was so awesome to me. I know that she’s…the other thing is, I know she’s never done her finisher on the apron before. So just to be able to do that was…I mean that hurt, a lot, first of all. But it was just such a cool moment.”
On the TNA and WWE crossover: “Now I think anything is possible. I didn’t think there would ever…Mickie is one thing because she’s been in WWE, she had a rapport there, but I’ve never wrestled at WWE. I’ve never been in NXT, never been on Raw, never been on SmackDown. I was never in the PC until last Thursday. So I honestly think anything can happen.”
Jordynne Grace Reflects on Her Experience at the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble
Jordynne Grace, the reigning TNA Knockouts Champion, recently participated in the highly anticipated 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble match. During the event, she had a heartwarming reunion with her former TNA rival, Naomi. In a recent interview on “The Ten Count” podcast, Grace shared her thoughts and emotions about this special moment and her overall experience at the Royal Rumble.
Reuniting with Naomi at the Royal Rumble was an incredibly special moment for Grace. She reminisced about their previous collaboration at the re-branded TNA event, Hard to Kill, which took place in front of a sold-out crowd at the Palms in Las Vegas. To then transition from that to performing at the Tropicana Field in front of approximately 50,000 people was truly awe-inspiring for her. The magnitude of this experience moved her to tears, emphasizing the incredible bond she shares with Naomi and expressing her belief that Naomi deserves all the success in the world.
When asked to describe her Royal Rumble experience in one word, Grace chose “unreal.” She expressed her disbelief at being in the ring with Bianca Belair, whom she considers an amazing wrestler and an incredible athlete. Grace cherished the opportunity to share this experience with Belair, especially since Belair had never executed her finisher on the apron before. Although it was a painful moment for Grace, she described it as a cool and memorable highlight of the event.
Reflecting on the TNA and WWE crossover, Grace expressed her belief that anything is possible. As someone who had never wrestled in WWE, been part of NXT, or appeared on Raw or SmackDown, she was pleasantly surprised by the opportunity to participate in the Royal Rumble. Grace mentioned Mickie James as an example of a wrestler who successfully transitioned between the two promotions due to her previous rapport with WWE. Grace’s recent involvement in WWE-related activities, such as training at the Performance Center, has made her optimistic about potential future collaborations between TNA and WWE.
The interview also featured a video clip of Jordynne Grace discussing her entrance into the WWE Royal Rumble and challenging Bianca Belair to a match in TNA. This additional content provides fans with further insights into Grace’s thoughts and aspirations.
Jordynne Grace’s participation in the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble was undoubtedly a significant milestone in her career. Her reunion with Naomi and her experiences with other talented wrestlers like Bianca Belair have left a lasting impression on her. Grace’s positive outlook on the potential for future collaborations between TNA and WWE adds an exciting element to the wrestling world, leaving fans eager to see what the future holds for this talented athlete.