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Jacy Jayne Retains NXT Women’s Title as Main-Roster Talks Heat Up

Reports point to active main-roster talks constrained by her ongoing title reign.

Overview

  • At NXT New Year’s Evil on January 6, Jayne defeated Kendal Grey to retain the NXT Women’s Championship after interference from Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid.
  • Fightful Select reports that WWE has discussed an imminent main-roster call-up for Jayne, though no brand assignment or timetable has been confirmed.
  • Her position as champion presents creative and scheduling complications for any promotion, including uncertainty over whether Fatal Influence would move with her.
  • Jayne addressed the victory in an NXT video message, declaring her 2026 “Shock the World Tour” is only just getting started.
  • Over the past year she raised her profile by representing NXT at TNA and Reality of Wrestling events and by leading Team NXT to a Showdown win.