A Definitive Farewell at the Performance Center
Lola Vice appears to have concluded her tenure with WWE’s developmental brand, NXT, following the August 4 episode of the program. The former NXT Women’s Champion, who has been a standout performer since signing with the company in 2022, signaled her departure by leaving her gloves in the center of the ring after a hard-fought main event loss to Kendal Grey.
The match, contested under NXT’s unique “Underground” rules—a ropeless, MMA-style format—marked a significant end point for Vice, who had previously maintained an undefeated streak in that specific stipulation. Following the loss, which confirmed she would not be reclaiming the NXT Women’s Championship from Grey, Vice addressed the crowd at the WWE Performance Center, offering a final farewell before being joined by her real-life partner, SmackDown Superstar Damian Priest.
The Path to the Main Roster
Industry reporting, including insights from F4WOnline, has long suggested that Vice was the next logical candidate for a main roster call-up. Recent developments appear to confirm this transition, as Vice has systematically wound down her commitments outside of the NXT brand. This includes dropping the AAA Mixed Tag Team Titles alongside partner Mr. Iguana at AAA Verano de Escándalo, an event that many analysts viewed as a precursor to her departure from the lucha libre promotion and her subsequent move to the WWE main roster.
Current speculation heavily points toward Vice landing on the Friday Night SmackDown brand. The presence of Damian Priest at the August 4 taping, where he embraced Vice following her speech, has fueled rumors that the couple may soon be working on the same television schedule. For Vice, the move represents a significant step in her professional wrestling journey, building upon an athletic foundation that saw her compile a 4-1 professional record in Bellator before transitioning to sports entertainment.
Professional Evolution
Vice’s time in NXT has been characterized by a blend of legitimate martial arts credibility and developing character work. After re-signing with WWE in the summer of 2025, she quickly established herself as a top-tier threat in the women’s division. By putting over Kendal Grey on her way out, Vice followed the industry tradition of “paying it forward,” ensuring that the new champion maintained momentum as the brand looks toward its future.
As the WWE landscape shifts, Vice’s transition to the main roster will be monitored closely. Her ability to translate the high-intensity Underground style to the broader audience of SmackDown remains one of the most anticipated storylines for the coming weeks.