The winds of change continue to blow through WWE NXT, and Tuesday night’s episode only added fuel to the fire. Two of the brand’s biggest female stars appear to be on the verge of major promotions, and the timing couldn’t be more telling.
According to wrestling journalist Cory Hays, Stephanie Vaquer and Jordynne Grace are expected to make the leap to the main roster imminently. Hays posted a text screenshot on X (formerly Twitter) that simply reads: “Stephanie Vaquer is expected to join ‘Raw.’ Jordynne Grace is expected to join ‘SmackDown.'” While Hays didn’t disclose the source of the message, he did note that Grace’s time in NXT was never intended to be long-term.
Grace officially signed with WWE in February after multiple cameo appearances while she was still with TNA. Her contract reportedly placed her on the main roster from the start, but WWE held off on her Raw or SmackDown debut until they had a meaningful spot for her—especially with WrestleMania 41 on the horizon. Her most recent in-ring action came at NXT Battleground, where she unsuccessfully challenged Vaquer for the NXT Women’s Championship.
As for Vaquer, her loss on last night’s episode of NXT may have been her curtain call for the brand. She dropped the title to Jacy Jayne in a chaotic match that saw interference from Jayne’s Fatal Influence allies Jazmyn Nyx and Fallon Henley. Vaquer, who signed with WWE last summer and won the title from Giulia in March, will get one final NXT spotlight when she competes at Worlds Collide next weekend in Inglewood, California.
These anticipated call-ups align with WWE’s recent pattern of bolstering the main roster with fresh faces from NXT. Giulia and Roxanne Perez were recently elevated, and both are already carving out their spaces on the big stage. Meanwhile, Ricky Starks also lost his title last night, hinting at a possible call-up of his own, though nothing has been confirmed yet regarding his next steps.
If the reports prove true, WWE is building a formidable new generation on both Raw and SmackDown, and fans should expect some serious shake-ups heading into the second half of 2025.
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