NXT Ref Jessika Carr Moving To SmackDown

Tommaso Ciampa made the announcement after last night's episode of NXT.

by Benjamin Richardson
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After last night's episode of NXT went off the air, Tommaso Ciampa told Full Sail that the black and gold's senior referee Jessika Carr is moving over to SmackDown.

A "Thank you, Jess" chant soon broke out, cheerleaded by Ciampa, before NXT honcho Triple H emerged to give the departing official a round of applause.

An emotional Carr took the mic, thanking her fellow striped enforcers, before saying she hopes her progression can inspire more women to achieve what they want.

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The reasons behind Carr's move to SmackDown are not know at present, nor when she is scheduled to arbitrate on the blue brand - though presumably, it'll be next Friday.

After the announcement, the ref took to Twitter with a heartfelt post, simple stating: "Surreal. Incredible. Thankful. My family. My heart! Thank you."

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