{"id":124870,"date":"2024-06-12T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T12:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=124870"},"modified":"2025-05-13T19:51:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T23:51:20","slug":"wwe-vs-tna-dream-matches-that-could-happen-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/06\/12\/wwe-vs-tna-dream-matches-that-could-happen-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE vs. TNA Dream Matches That Could Happen In 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the <em><strong>WWE Royal Rumble 2024<\/strong><\/em>, the \u201cProhibited Portal\u201d opened as <strong>Jordynne Grace<\/strong> made her entrance in the Women\u2019s Royal Rumble match. After the event, Grace took to Twitter and suggested that there would be more work between <em><strong>TNA<\/strong> <\/em>and WWE in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Thank you, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@WWE<\/a> Universe.<\/p>\n<p>This won\u2019t be the last you\u2019ll see of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisIsTNA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ThisIsTNA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jordynne Grace (@JordynneGrace) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JordynneGrace\/status\/1751449324880372093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since then, the relationship between the two companies has reportedly been positive. However, WWE fans hadn\u2019t seen anyone make the jump from <em>TNA<\/em> since the Rumble until the May 28th episode of <em><strong>NXT<\/strong><\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ava<\/strong>, as the General Manager, announced <strong>Roxanne Perez\u2019s<\/strong> challenger for the NXT Women\u2019s Championship at <em><strong>NXT Battleground 2024<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Drw9nN1PtT0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grace\u2019s surprise appearance on <em>NXT<\/em> was one of the best-kept secrets in recent wrestling history and it\u2019s sparked lots of intriguing conversation. Namely, the concept of potential <em>TNA<\/em> and WWE dream matches that have become much more realistic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, we\u2019ve come up with some of the biggest &#8211; and ambitious &#8211; dream matches that could take place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bianca Belair vs. Jordynne Grace<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s begin with two of the most dominant women\u2019s wrestlers in the world. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grace, the current TNA Knockouts Champion, has made a name for herself over the past few years and established herself as one of the biggest names in women\u2019s wrestling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her surprise appearances at the <em>WWE Royal Rumble 2024<\/em> and on <em>NXT<\/em> are proof enough that she\u2019s well-known among mainstream professional wrestling fans. So much so, that her appearance alone caused <em>\u201cTNA\u201d<\/em> chants to ring out around the Performance Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other side of the equation, we have <strong>Bianca Belair<\/strong>. The \u2018EST\u2019 of WWE has been at the top of the division ever since her arrival on the main roster in 2020. A former NCAA All-American, Belair has won everything there is to win in WWE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These two women are undoubtedly at the top of their games and a clash between them would be a show-stopper. Their raw power and athleticism sets both of them apart from almost all others in their respective divisions, and they\u2019d surely put on a clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u2018Speedball\u2019 Mike Bailey vs. Ricochet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent reports would indicate that <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Fightful\/status\/1799610740933902683\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ricochet<\/strong> is on his way out of WWE<\/a>, so this is a match that needs to have the trigger pulled on it sooner rather than later. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Ricochet and <strong>\u2018Speedball\u2019 Mike Bailey<\/strong> are two of the most exceptional wrestlers on the planet, with the pair pulling off some of the most jaw-dropping feats of athleticism ever seen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although he\u2019s been with WWE since 2018, Ricochet was one of the top performers on the independent scene beforehand, putting on classic matches around the world.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His time in NJPW, Lucha Underground, and PWG saw him showcasing his talent amongst some of the best. However, he has never crossed paths with \u2018Speedball\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both men have won PWG\u2019s <em><strong>Battle of Los Angeles<\/strong><\/em> tournament, with <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PuroresuFlow\/status\/1613904535621083136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bailey actually highlighting his desire to face off against Ricochet in an interview after winning the 2023 edition of the tournament.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Joe Hendry vs. LA Knight<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This match is on the list primarily due to the potentially award-winning shenanigans in the build-up.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the one hand, we have the fastest-rising star in WWE in <strong>LA Knight<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He has proven that he can hang with some of the best on the microphone, with his \u2018kavorka\u2019 oozing from every promo he cuts. His work with <strong>Roman Reigns<\/strong> and <strong>AJ Styles<\/strong> are two examples of his quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, we have <strong>Joe Hendry<\/strong>. The internet darling and currently the most viral wrestler on the planet, his hilarious songwriting skills have been showcased all across the independent scene, and in <em>TNA<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept is simple and could be successful if both men were given license to run. Hendry\u2019s comedic stylings and creativity in his music would shine through, while Knight\u2019s quick wit would allow the pair to bounce back and forth with one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the in-ring ability of both men is not to be ignored. Both are former DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Champions, and can each boast an impressive list of accolades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these two were given the time, they would put on a fun exhibition and entertaining feud.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Drew McIntyre vs. Moose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This match has been born from a brief exchange on social media, but it has created an intriguing concept. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Jordynne Grace made her surprise appearance on <em>NXT<\/em> at the end of May, many members of both the WWE and <em>TNA<\/em> rosters took to social media to share their thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Drew McIntyre<\/strong> put it simply, by stating:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Doors open both ways. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CT0B7DFHpF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/CT0B7DFHpF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DMcIntyreWWE\/status\/1795913259884642737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The statement was spotted by current TNA World Champion, <strong>Moose<\/strong>, who seemingly invited McIntyre to step into the ring with him.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">DREW i see where your Title obsession Began. If this is something you truly want. Have your Boss call my Boss. The outcome will be the same <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TrustTheSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TrustTheSystem<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheSystem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TheSystem<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lHAWCOgjt7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/lHAWCOgjt7<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8E8tVFmqaC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/8E8tVFmqaC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MOOSE (@TheMooseNation) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMooseNation\/status\/1795923196006322349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He suggested that, should the two face off, the result would be the same regardless of where the bout takes place. Confident as ever, Moose seemed to believe that he would overpower the Scotsman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two have battled in TNA before, with McIntyre currently leading 2-1 after a trilogy of matches in January 2017. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be interesting to see who comes out on top in 2024, especially with the potential additional wrinkle of both being World Champions, should McIntyre win at <em><strong>WWE Clash at the Castle 2024<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rhea Ripley vs. Steph De Lander<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This has the potential to be the most violent match of any WWE and <em>TNA<\/em> crossover event. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rhea Ripley<\/strong> has been a dominant force at the top of the WWE women\u2019s division for the past couple of years, especially as the joint-longest reigning WWE Women\u2019s Champion of all time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her aggressive style and dominating performances have left her with little realistic competition on the roster. However, a match against a fellow Australian could provide her with some violent competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u2018Deathmatch Queen\u2019 <strong>Steph De Lander<\/strong> would be a brilliant opponent for Ripley, albeit after recovering from her injury. De Lander\u2019s work, both on the independent scene and in TNA, has been exceptional and she has made a name for herself with bloody performances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both women are known for their incredible toughness and aggression, so it seems logical to pit them against one another. Ripley has vanquished all challengers, and a brutal roadblock in the form of De Lander would make for a captivating competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/h3>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Header photo \u2013 WWE \u2013 Stay tuned to the\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. You can check out an almost unlimited array of WWE content on the\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/watch.wwe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">WWE Network<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\/watch\/home\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Peacock<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the WWE Royal Rumble 2024, the \u201cProhibited Portal\u201d opened as Jordynne Grace made her entrance in the Women\u2019s Royal Rumble match. After the event, Grace took to Twitter and suggested that there would be more work between TNA and WWE in the future. Thank you, @WWE Universe. This won\u2019t be the last you\u2019ll see [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5065,"featured_media":124877,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,321,8959,4,3],"tags":[1445,686,246,2422,7482,184,8908,3041,70,8092,4829,129,47],"class_list":["post-124870","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-impact","category-tna-knockouts","category-tna-wrestling","category-wwe","category-wwe-universe","tag-bianca-belair","tag-drew-mcintyre","tag-joe-hendry","tag-jordynne-grace","tag-la-knight","tag-moose","tag-nxtna","tag-rhea-ripley","tag-ricochet","tag-speedball-mike-bailey","tag-steph-de-lander","tag-tna","tag-wwe"],"modified_by":"Michael Kovacs, ADMIN","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124870","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5065"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124870"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124870\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":135237,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124870\/revisions\/135237"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/124877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124870"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124870"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124870"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}