Harshad Patel
Jordynne Grace, reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion, debuted on WWE’s NXT last week by confronting Roxanne Perez and challenging her for the NXT Women’s Championship at Battleground. In her debut match on “NXT” against Stevie Turner, Grace emerged victorious, marking a successful start to her tenure on the brand.
Following her win, Grace took to social media to share a humorous gift she presented to Shawn Michaels, WWE’s Senior VP of Talent Development Creative, showcasing Michaels wearing a chef’s hat with the inscription “Chef Michaels,” signifying a light-hearted gesture.
Jordynne Grace on X (formerly Twitter): “I’ve never been more excited to give someone a gift in my entire life pic.twitter.com/uNQqQDCd3H / X”
I’ve never been more excited to give someone a gift in my entire life pic.twitter.com/uNQqQDCd3H
The recent episode of “NXT” garnered attention with Grace’s debut and the arrival of former AEW star Ethan Page. Wrestling enthusiasts praised Michaels for his recent booking of the show, acknowledging his creative prowess.
Michaels embraced the acclaim, even changing his social media profile picture to a throwback image from the famous Degeneration-X segment in 2009, where he sported a chef’s hat alongside Triple H in the WWE cafeteria.
The memorable DX segment from 2009 featured Triple H seeking Michaels in the WWE Raw setting, eventually locating him in an office cafeteria engaged in a humorous interaction with his daughter on “bring your daughter to work day.”
The nostalgic reference adds depth to Michaels’ current persona and resonates with longtime wrestling fans. NXT Battleground, scheduled for June 9, holds significance as the first WWE event to be hosted at the UFC Apex, generating anticipation among wrestling enthusiasts for the upcoming weekend’s showdown.
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