NXT Women's Champion Kelani Jordan made her Raw debut September 14 in a Money in the Bank qualifier, with reports indicating a planned main roster call-up.
Kelani Jordan, the current NXT Women’s Champion, made her first main roster appearance on the September 14 episode of WWE Raw. She competed in a Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifying match against Women’s Intercontinental Champion Raquel Rodriguez and Lola Vice.
Multiple reports indicate this appearance was designed as an introduction to main roster audiences rather than a standalone appearance. According to backstage sources, WWE has plans for Jordan to move to the main roster following the conclusion of her current NXT Women’s Championship reign. Reports suggest WWE is targeting the end of 2026 for this transition.
Jordan’s 2026 has included appearances at the Royal Rumble and the Money in the Bank qualifier on Raw, positioning her as an active competitor across WWE’s brands ahead of the anticipated call-up.
What we know
- Jordan is the current NXT Women's Champion
- She competed in a Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier on Raw, September 14
- Her opponents were Raquel Rodriguez and Lola Vice
- Multiple reports indicate her Raw appearance was intended as a main roster introduction
- Backstage plans reportedly call for her main roster move after her NXT title run concludes
What is still unclear
- The specific reason WWE chose this timing for her Raw debut remains unreported
- Whether Jordan will retain or lose her NXT Championship before the main roster move is unclear
Reporting timeline
WWE main roster plans for Kelani Jordan: ‘The Standout’ set to make her mark once she loses NXT Championship
Kelani Jordan Planned For Main Roster Callup After NXT Women’s Championship Run
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