Kendal Grey’s biggest career moment at WWE NXT: The Great American Bash became even more special after she received praise from none other than Kurt Angle himself. After winning the NXT Women’s title, Grey caught the attention of the WWE Hall of Famer, who congratulated her and appreciated the tribute she paid to him.
Grey wore blue-and-white singlet-style gear during her title match against Lola Vice, which was inspired by Kurt Angle’s famous wrestling outfit. Fans noticed the tribute right away, and after Grey won the championship, Angle shared his thoughts on social media.
Kurt Angle congratulates Kendal Grey on her title win
After Grey became the new NXT Women’s Champion, Kurt Angle posted a message celebrating her success.
“Witnessing the rise of the next generation is nothing short of incredible! I couldn’t be prouder to see Kendal Grey rocking my gear and claiming her throne as the new NXT Woman’s Champion! ? @kendalgreywwe relentless dedication embodies everything we represent in this industry,” Angle tweeted.
Grey replied to the tweet saying, “Of course I had to, you’re the ?!!”
While he appreciated the tribute, he made it clear that Grey has already created her own identity. He finished his message with a joke, saying another member of the Angle family could one day challenge her for the championship.
“There’s only one Kendal Grey, and I can’t wait to see her conquer new heights.
But…… just a heads up, in 8 years, you might want to watch your back, Kendal. There’s another Angle eager to step into that ring, and she’s got her eyes on you! @kendalgreywwe #itstrue,” Angle tweeted.
Grey also replied to the tweet saying she’ll wait for her. “This means so much coming for you… I’ll be waiting for her!,” she wrote.
For Grey, getting recognized by Kurt Angle made an unforgettable weekend even better. After defeating Lola Vice to win the title, she thanked fans on social media and promised it was “back to the grind tomorrow,” showing she is already focused on being a fighting champion.
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