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Kelani Jordan Retains Championship Amid Controversial Heel Turn

10/29/2025

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Kelani Jordan (NXT) retained the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Jordynne Grace on October 28, signaling a heel turn.
A brawl between Trick Williams and Ricky Saints distracted the referee, enabling Jordan to strike Grace with the belt.
Jordan's aggression had been anticipated for months, leading to her exclusion from the women's locker room.
General Manager Ava announced a Last Man Standing match for Williams versus Saints two weeks later.

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Kelani Jordan (NXT) retained the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Jordynne Grace on October 28, signaling a heel turn.
A brawl between Trick Williams and Ricky Saints distracted the referee, enabling Jordan to strike Grace with the belt.
Jordan's aggression had been anticipated for months, leading to her exclusion from the women's locker room.
General Manager Ava announced a Last Man Standing match for Williams versus Saints two weeks later.