Jordynne Grace earns victory over child in thumb wrestling match
Cageside Seats • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jordynne Grace achieved a unique win on Sunday, defeating a child in thumb wrestling at Collect-A-Con in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event marked her re-engagement with fans since her absence from WWE programming following an injury. Grace shared her experience on social media, confirming the win was genuine and not a concession. Despite recent inactivity in the ring, Grace's participation in fan events highlights her dedication to connecting with supporters. Movement toward her return to television in WWE remains anticipated.
- •Jordynne Grace thumb wrestled a child at Collect-A-Con on August 23.
- •Grace has not appeared in WWE since April and last wrestled in June.
- •She confirmed on social media that the thumb wrestling match was competitive.
- •Grace's absence follows a recovery from an ankle injury earlier this year.
- •Fans expressed excitement about meeting Grace during the event.
- 1:37 AMCageside Seats — Jordynne Grace picks up big win, defeats child in thumb wrestling
"Jordynne Grace’s lastest “victory” came against an unlikely opponent. | (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) Jordynne Grace scored an impressive victory Sunday while appearing at Collect-A-Con in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to the former TNA Knockouts World Champion, she defeated a child at thumb wrestling during a meet-and-greet with fans at the “nation’s largest trading card, anime & pop culture convention.” Thumb wrestled a child today at this meet and greet. No I did not let her win lol pic.twitter.com/hbrAVtJhUv — Jordynne Grace (@JordynneGrace) August 23, 2026 “Thumb wrestled a child today at this meet and greet,” read Grace’s post on X. “No I did not let her win lol.” Grace has been M.I.A. from WWE TV in recent months. Her last televised match was against Kiana James in June on Main Event, and she’s been absent from SmackDown since April. Before that, she suffered an ankle injury in March that sidelined her for about a month. For now, Grace is keeping busy and having fun meeting fans. As for Sunday, not everyone who met Grace suffered a crushing defeat. One supporter posted their photo with Grace on social media and described it as a “fantastical day.” Here’s to seeing Grace back on TV and crushing the competition under her thumb soon.
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