NXT recap & reactions (Jun. 30, 2026): How Kendal Grey set herself apart

I’m Real The Grey Era has BEGUN! ☑️@kendalgreywwe pic.twitter.com/vt4q2QHBci — WWE (@WWE) July 1, 2026 The good thing about developmental is no one expects the wrestlers to be perfect. The bad thing about developmental is sometimes the wrestlers act like they should be. Kendal Grey put an end to the latter by fully embracing the former. Kendal, the new Women’s NXT champ, is a work in progress. What makes that revelatory is that she admitted as much and embraced it. Kendal spent her first Tuesday as champ in the ring on a microphone sounding like someone still finding their footing. She can do it all in the ring but it’s clear the theatrical part of this thing of ours isn’t fully in her grasp just yet. The first half of her promo contained a lot of general platitudes about support from the fans, hard work, family, etc. It was the white meat babyface special, if you will. She didn’t kiss any babies but I’m sure she would’ve if given the chance. Then the second half came and that’s