Source: Busted Open Radio — BOAD: A Sit-Down w/ Kelani Jordan & Ricky Morton

Duration: 36 min

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Dennis Condry legacy

Dennis [Condry] was the professor of our match. I got a Ph.D. in wrestling from Dennis. As great as Bobby Eaton was, he learned from Dennis.

— Ricky Morton

Tag team history

Rock and Roll Express wouldn't be the Rock and Roll Express without the Midnight Express. We set a whole new thing in tag team wrestling. We went from the third match to the main events.

— Ricky Morton

Main roster aspirations

I would love to go to the main roster. I think I'm ready. Of course, if NXT Women's Championship is in my future, that's great. But if main roster is next, I have my eyes on the U.S. Championship, Intercontinental.

— Kelani Jordan

In-ring psychology

Dennis taught me, listen to me, just sell. Let us get the heat on you. And Dennis was the kind of guy that would never let you die in the ring. He always gave you hope.

— Ricky Morton

NXT Championship goals

What's next is going after the NXT Women's Championship. I feel like now Kelani Jordan is elevated. I'm a top girl.

— Kelani Jordan

Dream match

I would love to wrestle Becky [Lynch]. I just feel like the way that she moves in the ring, her footwork, the way that she can just bring it out of her opponent... I would love to just be across the ring from someone who was so passionate.

— Kelani Jordan

Old school wrestling mentality

I remember I told Dennis, 'Dennis, it hurts when I do that.' He said, 'Well, quit doing that.'

— Ricky Morton

Character evolution

When you talk to the girl Kelani Jordan a year ago, I was more of the happy-go-lucky, happy to be here. But now I feel like I earned it. I go out there with tenacity, I go out there with killer instinct.

— Kelani Jordan

NXT Women's Division

I truly believe that the NXT women's division is the best women's division in all of pro wrestling.

— Kelani Jordan

Confidence/In-ring persona

I'm the most elite athlete to step foot in the ring. I'm the best crossover athlete, and I stand on that.

— Kelani Jordan