Grace defeats Monroe in Weaponized Steel Cage at NXT No Mercy

Jordynne Grace overcame a broken thumb and a brutal, weapon-filled contest to defeat Blake Monroe in a Weaponized Steel Cage match at NXT No Mercy on Sept. 27, ending a bitter rivalry that has simmered since Monroe turned on her earlier this year. The match, contested on the NXT premium live event card, featured chairs, a trash can, diamonds and other implements, and ended when Grace hit an air raid crash from the top rope through a table to score the pin.

Grace entered the match wearing a protective cast after the NXT No Mercy preshow announced she had suffered a broken thumb but was cleared to compete. Preshow host Megan Morant delivered the update, and cohost Sam Roberts warned that the cast could itself become a factor, saying the cast "is a weapon as well." Wrestling televised highlights and social clips showed the cast on Grace's hand as she made her walk to the ring.

The bout escalated the personal nature of the feud. During the match, Monroe used a pair of scissors to cut several large chunks of Grace's hair, an action that drew audible shock from the crowd and further inflamed the storyline. Despite that provocation and the disadvantage posed by her injured hand, Grace...