Multi-time Women's World Champion could enter WWE Royal Rumble this year for a major reason, Chris Van Vliet predicts
Wrestling journalist Chris Van Vliet recently predicted that a multi-time World Champion who currently competes outside WWE could enter the Women's Royal Rumble Match this year. The star in question is the former three-time TNA Knockouts World Champion, Jordynne Grace.
Last year, the Thick Momma Pump made a surprise debut as the fifth entrant in the Women's Royal Rumble Match. She faced off against Naomi during the bout but was eliminated by Bianca Belair in the 30-woman over-the-top-rope elimination match.
During an episode of AskCVV on the INSIGHT podcast, Chris Van Vliet speculated on potential TNA stars who might appear in the Royal Rumble 2025. He named Joe Hendry and Dolph Ziggler as possibilities. Van Vliet also predicted that Jordynne Grace, following her 'Rumble 2024 appearance and subsequent work in TNA, could have a more prominent role in World Wrestling Entertainment in the future.
"I think Joe Hendry is a possibility. I think Nic Nemeth formerly known as Dolph Ziggler is a possibility as well. I think Jordynne Grace coming into the [Women's] Royal Rumble and maybe doing some more stuff in the WWE. We saw her make her 'Rumble appearance [in 2024] and have a few matches in NXT and then she has been doing her thing in TNA. I think we could see much more from Jordynne Grace in WWE soon," Vliet said. [From 34:00 to 34:26]
You can listen to the full episode below:
Report on Jordynne Grace's WWE Royal Rumble appearance
The Juggernaut's last in-ring match occurred on December 14, 2024, during an episode of TNA Impact. Grace teamed with Masha Slamovich and Spitfire (Dani Luna & Jody Threat) to defeat Ash By Elegance, Heather By Elegance, Rosemary, and Tasha Steelz.
Fightful Select recently reported that Jordynne Grace's TNA contract was scheduled to expire earlier in 2025 than initially agreed upon, which was originally set for mid-year. However, further investigation revealed that the Last Pure Athlete had previously agreed to an amendment to her contractual terms.
The report also indicated that Grace will become a free agent following the TNA Genesis event on January 19, 2025, and that WWE is still interested in signing her around the time of the Royal Rumble PLE.
Only time will tell if the former three-time TNA Knockouts World Champion will participate in this year's multi-woman gimmick spectacle in the Stamford-based promotion.
