In a shocking turn of events, WWE Superstar Kiana James made a surprise appearance on NXT tonight, just days after being drafted to RAW as part of the 2024 WWE Draft. The former NXT standout, known for her charismatic persona and “better-than-you” attitude, showed up to lend her support to her good friend Izzi Dame before her NXT Women’s North American Championship qualifying match against Sol Ruca.
James, who had made a name for herself as one of the top heels in NXT, winning the Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside Fallon Henley, was a surprising sight in the NXT arena. Despite being drafted to the red brand earlier this week, James made it clear that her roots and connections to the NXT roster run deep.
Before Izzi’s match, James was seen chatting with her friend, offering words of encouragement and urging her to “run NXT like she did for many years.” The sentiment was clear: James was there to support her friend and show that, despite her new role on RAW, her heart still belonged to the NXT family.
Unfortunately, James’ presence wasn’t enough to help Izzi secure a win. Despite putting up a valiant effort, Izzi ultimately fell to Sol Ruca, who qualified for the Women’s North American Championship match at NXT Battleground with a devastating Soul Snatcher.
The question on everyone’s mind now is: can Sol Ruca capitalize on this win and capture her first title since arriving in NXT? One thing is certain – with Kiana James watching from the sidelines, the stakes have never been higher.
James’ surprise appearance has left fans wondering what this means for her future on RAW and NXT. Will we see more of her on the black and gold brand, or was this a one-off appearance? One thing is for sure – Kiana James is still very much a part of the NXT family, and her presence was a welcome addition to an already electric atmosphere.
