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SUBSCRIBE HERE https://www.youtube.com/@UC61PUEfScrd2beOagrmFcXQIn this episode of the Stuck In My Thoughts podcast, host Justin Stuckey travels to the world-famous WWE Performance Center to sit down with one of the fastest-rising stars in NXT — former NXT North American Champion and former TNA Knockouts Champion, Kelani Jordan.Kelani opens up about her journey from gymnastics at Michigan State to becoming one of WWE’s most exciting new superstars. She breaks down the first moment she knew the WWE Performance Center felt like home, the intense pressure that comes with being a top prospect learning under Shawn Michaels, and how she channels her competitive background into every match and storyline.Justin and Kelani dive deep into what it means to be a Black female athlete in WWE, the incredible support she’s received from icons like Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill, and how representation continues to shape the culture of women's wrestling. Kelani also shares powerful insight into the presence of faith inside the WWE locker room, how spirituality keeps her grounded, and the importance of staying true to her identity no matter the moment.The two also discuss Kelani Jordan’s relationship with WWE Superstar Carmelo Hayes, how they inspire one another behind the scenes, and how their paths continue to push both of them to new levels within the company.If you love WWE, NXT, women’s wrestling, athlete storytelling, or behind-the-scenes insight into the Performance Center, this is a MUST-WATCH conversation.Topics Covered in This Episode:Kelani Jordan’s journey from gymnastics to WWELife inside the NXT Performance CenterAdjusting to high-pressure moments as a rising WWE superstarBeing a Black female athlete in WWESupport from Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and the women’s divisionFaith, identity, and culture in the WWE locker roomKelani Jordan & Carmelo Hayes relationship insightAdvice for young athletes chasing impossible dreamsWhat’s next for Kelani Jordan in NXTFOLLOW STUCK IN MY THOUGHTS ON SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stuckinmythoughtspod/TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@stuckinmythoughtspod?_t=8rcdl8Zx5Z8&_r=1X: https://x.com/simtpodTimestampIntro 0:00-1:37WWE Performance Center Dog Days 1:37-3:14I Belong In WWE Moment 3:14-4:39WWE Misconceptions 4:39-5:38WWE Summerslam Tryout 5:38-7:06Breakout Promo Moment 7:06-9:40Wrestling Is Her Escape From Reality 9:40-11:34Inspiring Women To Be Themselves 11:34-13:48Embracing Pressure 13:48-15:26Not Fangirling Her Coworkers In WWE 15:26-17:16Elimination Save At Evolution 17:16-19:19Jeff Hardy & RVD 19:19-20:27Kelani Wants The NXT Championship 20:27-21:12Black Representation In WWE 21:12-22:06Kelani Has 7 Pets 22:06-24:21Top Artists 24:21-25:52Pass Times 25:52-27:04Big Fan Of Nikki Blonksy 27:04-28:16Getting Her Own Action Figure 28:16-28:54Relationship With Carmelo Hayes 28:54-32:28Faith Among The WWE Locker Room 32:28-36:47What She Gets Stuck In Her Thoughts About 36:47-38:06Carmelo Hayes Next Guest? 38:06-38:43Outro 38:43-39:18
