An NXT star is crossing over to SmackDown tonight — and now we all know who it’s.
PWInsider reviews that Jordynne Grace is backstage in Buffalo, New York, and is ready for a section with Jade Cargill for the January 2, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown. The footage is predicted to air throughout tonight’s broadcast because the present kicks off its new three-hour format.
Grace is presently a part of the NXT roster, making this her first involvement on SmackDown since signing with WWE. Whereas she’s not scheduled to wrestle, her look alongside Cargill is a serious improvement and may very well be an indication of what’s coming subsequent for each girls.
Right here’s the full confirmed card for tonight’s SmackDown:
- Chelsea Inexperienced (c) vs. Giulia — Ladies’s United States Championship
- Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black — Ambulance Match
- IYO SKY, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Aptitude & Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax & Lash Legend — 8-Lady Tag
- Drew McIntyre reveals stipulations for “Three Levels of Hell” vs. Cody Rhodes
- Cody Rhodes look
- Pre-taped section that includes Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace
WWE clearly isn’t losing the additional airtime tonight. Whether or not this section is a one-off or the beginning of an even bigger storyline, Grace’s presence on SmackDown places her in entrance of a brand new viewers — and that alone is price taking note of.
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