During the August 20 episode of “WWE NXT,” six talented female wrestlers competed in a gauntlet eliminator match to determine the challenger for the NXT Women’s Championship at the upcoming No Mercy Premium Live Event. Jaida Parker emerged victorious in a tough battle that saw Karmen Petrovic missing from the lineup.
Initially scheduled to compete, Petrovic was replaced by Brinley Reece without a clear explanation for the change. Upon investigation by Fightful Select, it was revealed that Petrovic, aged 28, was not sidelined due to injury. Instead, her absence was part of a storyline development that will unfold in future episodes.
Karmen Petrovic’s last appearance on television was during The Great American Bash TV special, where she faced defeat alongside her teammates. Despite this, she later participated in an “NXT” live event in St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional reports confirmed her involvement in a post-episode match against Izzi Dame, set to be aired on August 27. Whether the reasons for her removal from the gauntlet match will also be unveiled on August 27 remains unconfirmed.
