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As affirmed by PWMania.com, WWE will hold its next tryouts during SummerSlam 2026 weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 1st and 2nd. The show will feature several talents, including Josh Bishop, Titus Alexander, J-Rod, Colton Theron Vaught, Monica Monroe, and others. Building on that, some invitees had received interest from other companies prior to being declared for these tryouts, citing Fightful Select.
A new report from Fightful Select revealed that J-Rod was on TNA Wrestling’s radar for a creative role before her inclusion in the upcoming WWE Tryouts. Those familiar with the matter in Nashville affirmed that J-Rod, who is currently the OVW Women’s Champion — even participated in a tryout bout during a TNA taping. It is common for tryout matches to occur at TNA events.
The report indicated that J-Rod was talked about by the creative team led by Tommy Dreamer, but Dreamer felt she was not ready for television yet. It is significant to note that J-Rod has participated in a WWE tryout.
J-Rod is what's more a VWE Women’s Champion, in addition to being the OVW Women’s Champion. She has previously worked for WOW (Women of Wrestling) and has showed up on American Gladiators.