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Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice’s feud will come to a head on Saturday when the two meet in an underground match at NXT Vengeance Day.
In an underground match, WWE officials remove the ropes around the squared circle and the ring turns into an impromptu mixed martial arts match. The only way to win is to knock out your opponent or make them submit.
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Kelani Jordan steps into the ring during NXT at the WWE Performance Center on January 13, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Conor Kvatek/WWE via Getty Images)
For Jordan, she could be considered the underdog as Vice has a legitimate MMA background that could provide the edge in the fight. However, Jordan told Pakinomist Digital that she is always confident in what she will be able to bring to the ring.
“I feel like I’ve been ready because I stay ready, but I reached out to Shayna Baszler to help me just learn the techniques of a martial artist,” Jordan said. “But she’s also a former UFC fighter, so I’ve been training with her and I feel more than prepared for the fight on Saturday.”
Baszler had a brief stint in the UFC before trying her hand at pro wrestling. She was a two-time NXT Women’s Champion and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion before leaving the company last year.
But Baszler returned to NXT TV this week to give Jordan a helping hand.
Kelani Jordan in action against Lola Vice during NXT at the WWE Performance Center on January 13, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Kevin Sabitus/WWE via Getty Images)
“The one, she’s taught me all the techniques and just being able to, like how to get out of things that Lola goes for, submissions, Lola throws a lot of kicks because she’s based in a taekwondo background,” Jordan said of the help Baszler gave her. “So, I was able to learn ways to counter that, but also up my offense because I’m not a submission specialist and Shayna is known for being the ‘submission magician.’ She helped me learn actual submissions, things that I could go for or counter for Lola. But she also made me realize and humbled me to make sure she’s the real deal. She definitely taught me a lot in that aspect.”
Jordan has already had Vice submit in recent weeks and suggested that she could tap into some of the frustration she’s been feeling with her co-star.
“Two weeks ago, Lola was able to see a different side of Kelani Jordan. Me and Lola go way back. We were in the finals of the (NXT) Breakout Tournament together,” she said. “We also had a lot of big (premium live event) moments together. But she was also my best friend in the dressing room and she kicked me out.
“I feel like when things like that happen, a different side of you comes out. I think Lola is going to have a rude awakening when she realizes that I trained from one of the best, someone who paved the way in NXT. I also have a lot of revenge to get out on her.”
Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice kick each other during NXT at the WWE Performance Center on January 13, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Kevin Sabitus/WWE via Getty Images)
Vengeance Day is set to take place at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The event starts at 7 PM ET and can be seen on Peacock.
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- Izzi Dame (c) vs. Tatum Paxley for the NXT Women’s Championship.
- Blake Monroe vs. Jaida Parker in a street fight.
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