Kelani Jordan On NXT, Gymnastics, Carmelo Hayes, WWE Tryout, North American Championship, HBK & More

In the newest "Casual Conversations with The Classic'' episode, The Wrestling Classic Justin catches up with the first ever NXT Women’s North American Champion Kelani Jordan. They discuss her family, gymnastics, WWE tryout, training, transitioning from gymnastics to wrestling, influences. Carmelo Hayes and much much more!
02:19 - Intro
02:54 - Kelani Jordan’s Childhood & Family
04:27 - Kelani’s Siblings
05:45 - Getting into Gymnastics
06:20 - Childhood Dream Jobs & Pets
07:44 - When did she feel like she hit a peak with Gymnastics
09:40 - Taking Care of your Mental Health in Competitive Sports
11:00 - Safe Sports
13:00 - How the world of Gymnastics prepared her for Professional Wrestling
14:33 - Family Dynamics
15:43 - WWE Tryout/Initial Thoughts on Wrestling
17:10 - Who else was in her tryout
18:00 - The WWE PC & Sarah Amato
19:47 - Kelani Jordan’s Style
20:50 - Obstacles Transitioning from Gymnastics to Wrestling
22:29 - Coming up with Kelani Jordan
24:14 - Families Reaction
25:18 - Wrestling Attire
26:18 - Favourite Wrestling Attire
27:10 - When did you know Wrestling was for you?
27:58 - Studying Wrestlers
29:10 - Words from Shawn Michaels
30:19 - Meeting Rob Van Dam
31:58 - Becoming The Women’s North American Championship
33:38 - What makes Kelani Different
35:35 - Babyface vs Heel
37:48 - Dealing with Wrestling Fans Online
41:10 - Influence from John Cena
41:45 - Wrestling Sol Ruca
43:44 - Cleveland Tryouts
46:00 - Women’s Roster in NXT
47:18 - Advice for Women Entering the Business
48:42 - Having Balance
49:25 - Feeding Off of an Audience
50:38 - Pro Wrestling being an Art
51:45 - How Carmelo and Her Started Dating
52:58 - Having Melo’s Support and Advice
55:55 - NXT Reality Show
56:30 - Kelani’s Favourite Shows Growing Up
57:40 - Kelani’s Playlist
58:35 - Future Goals
59:30 - Younger Self
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Love this girl

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Can you do one with Liv Morgan

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You need to do a long Interview with timeless Toni storm, you Will not regret It

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Can you do Rhea ripley or izzi dame

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I can only try 🙏🏽

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@@TheWrestlingClassic or can you please do Dominik Mysterio,Carmelo Hayes liv Morgan and a part 2 of kelani Jordan