Jaida Parker’s pursuit of the NXT Women’s Championship did not end with a victory on the September 8 edition of NXT on The CW, but the rising star is keeping a larger perspective as she looks ahead. After challenging Kelani Jordan for the title, Parker spoke about the success of former allies Bronco Nima and Lucien Price, collectively known as OTM, following their move to WWE’s main roster.
Parker’s comments made it clear that she sees OTM’s advancement as a moment worth celebrating rather than a reason for resentment. Bronco Nima and Lucien Price had been closely associated with Parker during their time in NXT, and she emphasized the personal connection behind her happiness for their current opportunity. OTM has also been paired with Royce Keys since arriving on the main roster.
Speaking on Busted Open After Dark, Parker said she was “so proud” of Nima and Price and explained that the pair welcomed her from the beginning. Parker described seeing them appear on television as a deserved breakthrough for two performers she believes consistently worked hard, even when their opportunities in NXT were limited.
“Hell yeah, I am so proud of them,” Parker said. “I am so proud of those boys. They took me in, to be honest with you. They took Jaida Parker in from the get-go.”
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That history gives Parker’s reaction additional weight. In WWE’s developmental environment, alliances can shift rapidly and competition for television time is constant. Parker did not frame OTM’s promotion as something that took away from her own goals. Instead, she pointed to their development and persistence, saying they had earned the opportunity through their daily effort.
“Just seeing them evolve and then when I saw them on TV, I was like, ‘Hell yeah! They deserve that,’” Parker said. “Even though they didn’t get that many opportunities down here, it’s okay. It is okay. They busted their asses day in and day out.”
Parker also highlighted the mentality she associates with Nima and Price. She said they are not the kind of performers who can be discouraged by a lack of opportunities, adding that they came from nothing and have nothing to lose. It was an endorsement not only of their work ethic, but of the hunger they bring to their move up the WWE ladder.
OTM’s Move Provides a Familiar Goal for Parker
While Parker was focused on giving credit to OTM, she was also asked whether watching peers reach the main roster provides motivation for her own WWE future. Her answer was immediate and emphatic: “1,000 percent.”
Parker said the success of wrestlers around her reinforces her belief that she is moving toward the same destination. Rather than presenting a call-up as something she expects without further work, she described it as a goal that will come with continued improvement, patience, and faith.
“1,000 percent because I feel as if I’m in the ring with you — me and Lola have had banger matches, and I know if I can go toe to toe with you, it’s only a matter of time before I get the call,” Parker said.
The Lola Parker referenced was Lola Vice, one of several NXT competitors with whom Parker has shared the ring. Parker used those matches as evidence that she belongs in the conversation about WWE’s next potential main-roster additions. She did not put a timetable on when that move might happen, but she expressed confidence that her progress will ultimately be impossible to ignore.
“I just put it in God’s hands,” Parker said. “All I can do is get better.”
That outlook is particularly notable in light of the outcome from the September 8 episode of NXT. Parker was Kelani Jordan’s first challenger for the NXT Women’s Championship. Jordan retained the title by defeating Parker with her One of a Kind split-legged moonsault, denying Parker an immediate championship breakthrough.
For Parker, however, the loss did not appear to diminish the confidence she expressed after the match. Her comments instead placed the title challenge within a longer-term view of her career. She sees the work she has done in NXT, the matches she has had with competitors such as Lola Vice, and the progress of people close to her as signs that she is headed in the right direction.
Respect for Peers Remains Central to Parker’s Mindset
Parker’s most revealing comments were not only about ambition. They were about how she believes performers should handle seeing others receive the opportunities they want for themselves. She stressed that there is room to support friends and peers even when their success represents a position another wrestler hopes to reach.
“It’s okay to clap for your friends and clap for your peers, even if they get something that you want,” Parker said. “So I always have to do that.”
In an environment built around individual advancement, Parker’s message was one of professional confidence without jealousy. She acknowledged that a main-roster spot is something she wants, but she also insisted that OTM’s success does not change her belief in her own future. In her view, the appropriate response is to keep working, keep improving, and recognize when others have earned their moment.
“My time is coming, because I’m undeniable,” Parker said.
That declaration gives Parker a clear point of focus following her championship match with Jordan. The NXT Women’s Championship remains out of reach after Jordan’s successful first defense against her, but Parker is positioning herself as someone who intends to remain a factor in the division. At the same time, she is openly looking toward the eventual possibility of joining those who have made the transition from NXT to WWE’s main roster.
OTM’s path has become an example Parker can point to. Nima and Price went from being her allies in NXT to appearing on WWE’s main roster alongside Royce Keys. Parker’s belief is that their rise came from endurance and work performed away from the spotlight as much as from the television appearances fans now see.
For Parker, that is the lesson she is taking into the next stage of her own journey. Her title challenge against Kelani Jordan did not deliver the result she wanted, yet she remains encouraged by the level of competition around her and by the achievements of former stablemates. She is celebrating OTM’s opportunity while making it clear that she intends to earn one of her own.
The immediate result is settled: Jordan retained the NXT Women’s Championship with the One of a Kind split-legged moonsault. What comes next for Parker has not been established, but her comments leave little doubt about her mindset. She is proud of Bronco Nima and Lucien Price, appreciative of the way they supported her early on, and determined to continue building toward the moment she believes is ahead.
Darryl Polo
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