WWE has revealed the twelve women who will compete for the six slots in the upcoming ladder match for the inaugural Women’s North American Championship at “WWE NXT’s” Battleground premium live event. The announcement was made during Tuesday night’s episode of “NXT,” where a series of video packages showcased the competitors’ performances in a combine event designed to test speed, power, strength, and conditioning.
Testing the Talents: The NXT Combine
The combine included a variety of fitness tests, such as the 10-yard sprint, vertical jump, broad jump, and a gauntlet of other cardiovascular fitness drills. These tests were designed to assess the physical capabilities of the “NXT” women and alum from the developmental brand. The results from the combine determined which women would move forward to the qualifying matches, with their ratings listed to showcase their performances.
“NXT” General Manager Ava announced the top 12 women based on their combine results, providing their ratings from the event. Sol Ruca emerged as the top performer with a score of 95, while Wren Sinclair rounded out the list with a score of 86. The following women qualified for the chance to compete for the new championship title:
- Sol Ruca – 95
- Thea Hail – 93
- Jaida Parker – 91
- Brinley Reece – 91
- Michin – 91
- Fallon Henley – 90
- Lash Legend – 90
- Ivy Nile – 90
- Izzi Dame – 90
- Kelani Jordan – 89
- Tatum Paxley – 88
- Wren Sinclair – 86
The qualifying matches will take place in the upcoming episodes of “NXT.” The first matches scheduled for next week’s episode will feature Sol Ruca against Izzi Dame and Ivy Nile versus Lash Legend. These qualifying matches will determine who earns a spot in the ladder match at the Battleground premium live event.
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The Road to the Women’s North American Championship
Ava announced the creation of the Women’s North American Championship during WrestleMania 40 weekend at the brand’s Stand & Deliver event. The ladder match for the championship title will take place at Battleground, scheduled for Saturday, June 9, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. This championship represents a new opportunity for the women of “NXT” and is expected to attract considerable attention as it will mark a milestone in the brand’s history.
The 12 women selected for the qualifying matches represent a mix of established talent and rising stars in the “NXT” roster. As the matches begin to unfold, fans can expect intense competition and exciting moments as these athletes vie for a chance to become the first Women’s North American Champion.
The journey to Battleground will be closely watched, with anticipation building for what promises to be an exciting ladder match. The emergence of new talents and the evolution of the “NXT” Women’s Division underscores the importance of this championship, which has the potential to become a defining title in WWE.
