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NXT\’s Cora Jade Sets Sights on TNA Knockouts Championship

ByThomas LowsonProfessional Wrestling Journalist

At TNA Genesis 2025, Cora Jade confronted Masha Slamovich following Slamovich’s Clockwork Orange match victory over Rosemary. During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, Jade shared what she told the reigning TNA Knockouts World Champion.

\”I said that title is gonna be mine. That TNA Knockouts Title is coming to me.\

Jade is aware of the skepticism from fans who doubt her chances against Slamovich, widely regarded as one of the toughest women in wrestling today. While Jade’s matches in WWE may not have been as brutal as what Slamovich displayed at Genesis, she\’s no slouch to getting violent in the ring.

\”I think people forget that before I got here [WWE NXT] I was doing hardcore matches. I had a deathmatch right before I got signed.\

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Jade is hardly the only name wanting to cross the line in the WWE-TNA partnership. Fresh off his World Championship victory at Genesis, Joe Hendry has challenged John Cena to a showdown in the ring and on the mic. WWE\’s Sheamus would love the chance to step in the ring with TNA\’s Nic Nemeth in a revival of their feuds as part of WWE.

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The multi-year partnership between WWE and TNA has sparked excitement among fans and promises plenty of thrilling moments. While an official match between Jade and Slamovich has yet to be announced, it seems likely that they will meet in the ring again soon.

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