Rising WWE NXT star Kelani Jordan offers warning to Iron Survivor opponents ahead of 'Deadline'

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Kelani Jordan made her way into the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge match at "NXT Deadline" with a victory over Kiana James and is hellbent on showing the WWE Universe she’s a "force to be reckoned with."

The former Michigan State gymnast-turned-pro wrestler, who performs on the NXT brand, will have a chance to showcase her abilities in the unique match that will also feature Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, Blair Davenport and one other opponent who will be determined Tuesday night. The winner of the Iron Survivor Challenge will become the No. 1 contender for the NXT Women’s Championship.

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Kelani Jordan, whose real name is Lea Mitchell, was a gymnast at Michigan State. (Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Jordan, whose real name is Lea Mitchell, signed with WWE in August 2022 at the SummerSlam tryout. She was a standout gymnast at Michigan State before going down the pro-wrestling path.

She appeared on NXT house shows in October 2022 and then made her debut as Kelani Jordan this past May. She made it to the finals of the NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament but lost to Lola Vice.

But since the loss, Jordan has racked up a win with Roxanne Perez in a tag-tea match and then against James. She’s also beaten Brinley Reece and Arianna Grace in house shows.

"It’s been a testament because I only started a year ago from scratch into (being on) a major PLE, even when my debut was only six months ago," she told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "Words can’t describe how I feel going into that match. 

"I’m super excited, and I’m ready to continue to let people know Kelani Jordan is