Jakara Jackson Not Cleared For NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament, Brinley Reece Takes Her Place

Jakara Jackson is out. 

WWE announced that Jakara Jackson is not medically cleared for the NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament. She will be replaced by Brinley Reece. 

Jackson was scheduled to face Arianna Grace in the first round. Reece will now face Grace. 

The winner will meet Kelani Jordan in the semifinals. Jordan defeated Izzi Dame in the first round. 

BREAKING: @JakaraWWE has not been medically cleared and will be withdrawing from the #WWENXT Women’s Breakout Tournament. @brinleyreecewwe will be taking her place.

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) October 16, 2023

When Reece faces Grace, she will be making her NXT TV Debut. 

Fightful will provide more information on the tournament and Jakara’s status when more is known. We wish her the best in her recovery. 

Fightful will provide live coverage of NXT beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday.