Kelani Jordan discusses early struggles in WWE NXT training
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026

WWE NXT Women's Champion Kelani Jordan outlined challenges she faced during her transition from gymnastics to pro wrestling. Though she found high-flying moves natural, Jordan initially struggled to adapt her mindset from seeking perfection to a more fluid wrestling style. She noted the significant differences in practicing gymnastics, which does not involve contact or reliance on others, compared to wrestling, which requires collaboration and audience engagement. Jordan has achieved notable success in her three-year wrestling career, holding both the NXT Women's Championship and NXT Women's North American Championship.
- •Jordan transferred skills from gymnastics to pro wrestling.
- •She found high-flying moves to be easy to perform.
- •The emphasis on perfection from gymnastics presented challenges.
- •Wrestling requires collaboration and audience interaction.
- •Jordan has won multiple championships within three years.
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT Champ Kelani Jordan Struggled With One Aspect Of Wrestling Training
"WWE NXT Women's Champion Kelani Jordan has discussed what she found easy and one aspect of pro wrestling she initially struggled with.
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