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Kendal Grey Retains NXT Women’s Title, Ends Lola Vice’s Underground Streak

The finish protected both performers and sparked post-match signals that reporters say point to a likely main‑roster move for Vice.

Overview

  • Grey defeated Lola Vice by submission in a ropeless NXT Underground match that closed Tuesday’s show, ending Vice’s 4–0 record in that stipulation with a cross armbar at 10:29.
  • The bout featured hard contact that opened a cut on Grey’s ear and left referee Adrian Butler temporarily knocked out after an accidental blow, with Grey continuing after a brief medical wrap.
  • After the broadcast, Vice thanked the crowd, left her gloves in the ring, and was hugged by Damian Priest, actions that wrestling outlets and fans widely read as a goodbye from NXT.
  • Multiple outlets citing insiders report that Vice is expected to be cleared for a WWE main‑roster call‑up, with SmackDown named as the likely destination, but WWE has made no official announcement.
  • Vice’s recent NXT and international history provides context: she won the NXT Women’s title in April, held it for 85 days, and on July 25 she and Mr. Iguana dropped AAA’s mixed tag belts after a 168‑day reign.