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WWE Superstar Jordynne Grace returned to the competitive bodybuilding stage at the NPC Heart of Texas event on Sept. 19, 2026, and placed an impressive second, qualifying for a spot on a future national show. Grace, who competed under her real name, Patricia Gresham, later revealed that she had kept the show such a secret that she hadn\u2019t even told her husband until it was almost showtime.<\/p>\n
Known to millions of pro wrestling fans as Jordynne Grace<\/a>, the tough Texan says she\u2019d decided around a month ago to return to the bodybuilding stage for the first time since 2023, having previously placed first in the Women\u2019s Physique category at that year\u2019s Tri-City Classic event. <\/a>\u201cSpent the past four weeks prepping in secret. Didn\u2019t even tell my husband I was competing until earlier this week. But we made it back on stage,\u201d announced Grace<\/a>, sharing the news while waiting on the judge\u2019s score cards after a stunning display at the Heart of Texas. \u201cI didn\u2019t come to win this one. I just needed a reminder of who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Despite her schedule with WWE and a significant absence from the competitive bodybuilding stage, Grace placed second at the Heart of Texas event. \u201cSecond place, but qualified for nationals,\u201d announced the upbeat bodyslammer. \u201cNow the fun begins,\u201d responded the official Heart of Texas Instagram account.<\/p>\n Jordynne Grace is a former three-time TNA world wrestling champion but is no stranger to success outside of the ring. She is also the current WNPF Georgia State and National Record holder<\/a> in the squat at 320 pounds (150kg), the bench press at 210 pounds (95kg) and the deadlift at 355 pounds (161kg) in the 165-pound weight class.<\/p>\n To follow Jordynne Grace on Instagram, click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nJordynne Grace Placed Second at the 2026 NPC Heart of Texas<\/h2>\n