The partnership between TNA and WWE NXT is as strong as ever.
Over the past few months, multiple NXT stars have made their presence felt in TNA, and the August 31st Impact tapings in Louisville, Kentucky, were no different. Both Arianna Grace and Karmen Petrovic turned up at the event, with their appearances widely shared on social media.
During the show, Jordynne Grace held an open challenge for the TNA Knockouts Championship which Petrovic answered. The result of the match is currently unknown.
Karmen Petrovic vs Jordynne Grace!??
Ooooh the NXT x TNA partnership is heating up 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/T1RhXDw2zy
— HK of Mark Out Mania (@RealMarkoutHK) September 1, 2024
Elsewhere, Arianna Grace also appeared at the show with a microphone in hand, although the contents of her promo are unknown at the time of writing. Grace is the real-life daughter of TNA authority figure Santino Marella.
MISS NXT ARIANNA GRACE HAS CROSSED THE LINE AT TONIGHT'S TNA TV TAPINGS ‼️🔥
📸– @XylotThemespic.twitter.com/7ge5lSELJF
— 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐕𝐞𝐧 (@WrestlingCovers) September 1, 2024
Former WWE Champion Makes TNA Debut At Emergence
The appearances of Arianna Grace and Karmen Petrovic come hot on the heels of former WWE Champion JBL making his shock TNA debut at Emergence. In the main event, Nic Nemeth was able to see off a challenge from Josh Alexander in a 60-minute Iron Man match. After the bout, JBL made his way to the ring and whispered something to Nemeth before exiting, leaving fans puzzled over his actions.
The debut is one of several appearances JBL has made recently. The star accompanied Nemeth for his AAA Mega Championship match at AAA TripleMania XXXII, and interfered in a Ladder match to aid Mance Warner at GCW Homecoming on August 24th.