Jacksonville, Florida, December 29, 2025
Kendal Grey, the EVOLVE Women’s Champion and NXT breakout star, anticipates her championship showdown against Jacy Jayne at the NXT New Year’s Evil event. Scheduled for January 6, fans can expect a thrilling match as Grey aims to retain her title following her successful defense against Chantel Monroe. The event, airing on The CW Network, will also highlight the shocking locker room reaction to recent title changes, including Thea Hail’s victory over Blake Monroe. With high stakes on the line, NXT’s top performers gear up for an exciting start to the new year.
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Wrestling Star Kendal Grey Discusses Upcoming NXT Championship Match
Jacksonville, Florida – In the latest episode of “Going Ringside,” NXT breakout star and EVOLVE Women’s Champion Kendal Grey shared insights into her upcoming NXT Women’s Championship match against Jacy Jayne. The match is scheduled for January 6, 2026, during the NXT New Year’s Evil event.
Background on Kendal Grey
Kendal Grey has been a prominent figure in WWE’s developmental brand, NXT, and currently holds the EVOLVE Women’s Championship. She has been involved in several high-profile matches, including a recent title defense against Chantel Monroe on December 3, 2025. In that match, Grey retained her title despite interference from Wendy Choo, who attacked Monroe, allowing Grey to secure the victory.
Upcoming NXT New Year’s Evil Event
NXT New Year’s Evil is an annual event that features marquee title matches, including the NXT Championship and NXT Women’s Championship bouts. The event is set to air as a special TV broadcast on The CW Network on January 6, 2026. This marks the first time the special will air on broadcast TV following NXT’s move to The CW.
Locker Room Reaction to Recent Title Change
Kendal Grey also commented on the recent unexpected title change when Thea Hail defeated Blake Monroe to become the new Women’s North American Champion. Grey mentioned that the locker room was “shocked” by the outcome, expressing happiness for Hail and noting the competitive nature of the match. A rematch between Hail and Monroe is scheduled for the upcoming New Year’s Evil event.
Looking Ahead
Fans can look forward to an exciting lineup at the NXT New Year’s Evil event, with Kendal Grey’s championship match against Jacy Jayne being one of the highly anticipated bouts. The event promises to showcase the talents of NXT’s top performers as they kick off the new year with high-stakes matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the NXT New Year’s Evil event?
- The NXT New Year’s Evil event is an annual wrestling special featuring marquee title matches, including the NXT Championship and NXT Women’s Championship bouts. The 2026 event is scheduled to air on The CW Network on January 6, 2026.
- Who is Kendal Grey?
- Kendal Grey is a breakout star in WWE’s developmental brand, NXT, and currently holds the EVOLVE Women’s Championship. She has been involved in several high-profile matches, including a recent title defense against Chantel Monroe on December 3, 2025.
- What was the locker room’s reaction to Thea Hail’s title win?
- The locker room was reportedly “shocked” by Thea Hail’s unexpected victory over Blake Monroe to become the new Women’s North American Champion. Kendal Grey expressed happiness for Hail and noted the competitive nature of the match. A rematch between Hail and Monroe is scheduled for the upcoming New Year’s Evil event.
- When is Kendal Grey’s upcoming championship match?
- Kendal Grey is set to defend her EVOLVE Women’s Championship against Jacy Jayne at the NXT New Year’s Evil event on January 6, 2026.
| Event | Date | Location | Participants | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXT New Year’s Evil | January 6, 2026 | Broadcast on The CW Network | Kendal Grey vs. Jacy Jayne | EVOLVE Women’s Championship |
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