And New: Léi Yǐng Lee Becomes TNA Knockouts World Champion With Historic Victory at NXT Gold Rush
History was made at NXT Gold Rush Week Two as Kelani Jordan put the TNA Knockouts World Championship on the line against Léi Yǐng Lee and Jordynne Grace in a hard-hitting Triple Threat match.

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These three incredible athletes left it all in the ring in hopes of securing one of professional wrestling's most prized possessions.
THIS IS AWESOME!!! 👏 👏 👏 pic.twitter.com/5e15oRqfzM
— WWE (@WWE) November 26, 2025
The closing moments saw Grace deliver a spinning powerbomb to Kelani. Lee would neutralize Grace with a roundhouse kick, then pin Kelani for the three count.
With this monumental victory, Léi Yǐng Lee becomes the new TNA Knockouts World Champion and the first Chinese champion in TNA Wrestling history.
WHAT. A. FINISH. @TheLeiYingLee IS THE NEW @ThisIsTNA KNOCKOUTS WORLD CHAMPION!!! pic.twitter.com/pmNZc7z8KW
— WWE (@WWE) November 26, 2025
Lee will defend the title on December 5 at Final Resolution against the winner of Dani Luna vs. Xia Brookside.

Meanwhile, John Cena selected the competitors in this year's Iron Survivor Challenge matches, which will take place on December 6 at NXT Deadline.
The men's match will feature TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater, Je'Von Evans, Joe Hendry, DarkState's Dion Lennox and Myles Borne.
.@JohnCena names TNA X Division Champion @LEONSLATER_ and @WWEJeVonEvans for the Iron Survivor Challenge!
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) November 26, 2025
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After Myles Borne defeated Trick Williams to qualify, Slater, Evans and Hendry helped him fend off an attack from DarkState.
The countdown to NXT Deadline is on. ⏰
— WWE (@WWE) November 26, 2025
Who will become the Iron Survivor?!? pic.twitter.com/wM7xYUTVEp
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the stars of TNA Wrestling on a special edition of iMPACT! this Thursday at 8/7c on TNA+ around the world, Sportsnet 360 in Canada and at 12/11c on AXS TV in the US.
