The new NXT women’s champion is a work in progress
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Key Points:
- WWE scheduled The Great American Bash on The CW to compete with AEW’s Forbidden Door event, featuring Kendal Grey challenging Lola Vice for the NXT Women’s Championship as the main event.
- Kendal Grey, a former amateur wrestling standout, recently won the NXT Women’s title despite still developing her in-ring and promo skills within the developmental brand.
- On her first live audience appearance as champion, Grey struggled with in-ring microphone work but openly acknowledged her discomfort, showing potential for growth.
- WWE veteran Kurt Angle praised Grey’s dedication and rapid rise, expressing confidence in her future success while humorously warning her of competition ahead.
- Despite being champion, Grey is viewed as a work in progress with strong support from WWE leadership, indicating her career trajectory is expected to continue upward.
