Jessica the Unknown impresses with viral move in NXT dark match
Cageside Seats • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Jessica Bogdanov, wrestling under the name Jessica the Unknown, made a notable impression during a dark match on June 16 before NXT. In a clip she shared on social media, she executed a remarkable one-legged front flip, followed by an elbow strike on opponent Skylar Raye. The move captivated viewers, garnering over 1.2 million views since its posting. Bogdanov, a former rhythmic gymnast and pole dancer, is actively competing in WWE's developmental system and has been involved in pre-NXT matches. Her unique style and potential have generated excitement for her future appearances in Evolve or NXT.
- •Jessica the Unknown performed a viral move during an NXT dark match.
- •The move has received over 1.2 million views on social media.
- •Bogdanov has a background as a rhythmic gymnast and pole dancer.
- •She is currently active in WWE's developmental circuit.
- •Fans are eager to see her future in NXT or Evolve.
- 6:05 PMCageside Seats — Former pole dancer’s cool move from WWE NXT dark match goes viral
"Last November, WWE announced the signing of three prospects from its tryouts at SummerSlam 2025. Only one has made it onto our screens — Cyrus Habibi-Likio, who now works as Kai Kavari and has done a handful of jobs on Evolve. But all have been active early in their WWE Developmental careers, with both Jessica Bogdanov, who’s calling herself Jessica the Unknown, and Meghan Walker, who’s still working under her shoot name, active on pre-NXT dark matches and the so-called Coconut Loop of small Florida house shows. Jessica is a former rhythmic gymnast and pole dancer, and has given herself a makeover to match her mysterious new moniker… View this post on Instagram She’s also used one of those dark matches to make a big impression on the wrestle web. On her Instagram Story, The Unknown posted a clip from her match with Skylar Raye before NXT this past Tuesday (June 16). In it… well, I’m not entirely sure how to describe it. When Raye grabs a wristlock while both wrestlers are standing in the center of the ring, Jessica does a 360º front kick that serves as essentiall a one-legged front flip that untwists her left arm and perfectly positions her to blast her opponent on the chin with a right elbow. Words don’t really do it justice, though. It wowed many as it spread around social media. This one’s racked up more than 1.2 million views and counting since Wednesday. have NEVER seen anything like this before pic.twitter.com/Hko3sfVuNL — clorox line (@clotheslinings) June 17, 2026 When The Unknown — which is a dope name, by the way — makes it onto our screens, she could make quite a splash. In addition to the intriguing name, she’s got a cool look and a potentially amazing moveset (sorry Phil). Check out some of the work that won Bogdanov the Street Workout title at 2015’s Freestyle Calisthenics World Championships… Excited for The Unknown to step onto the Evolve or NXT roster? What’s your reaction to the cool move she shared? Let us know in the comments below, Cagesiders.
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