LSU scorched Kentucky 198.050-195.725 in the Tigers home opener in a sold-out Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Friday, January 23, 2026. The Tigers were lead by Kailin Chio’s perfect 10

LSU gymnast KJ Johnson has social media going crazy as she is headed for a tryout in the WWE that could lead to a contract.

The No. 4 LSU Gymnastics team (3-1-1) put up a school record performance in their 2026 home opener, taking down the Kentucky Wildcats (0-5) by a final score of 198.050-195.725 on Friday night inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

After news of her invitation surfaced earlier this month, former LSU gymnastics standout KJ Johnson confirmed she has completed a tryout with the WWE. “Finished the tryout week strong! Blessed to have an incredible opportunity,” said KJ on Instagram.

They call Courtney Blackson “Granny B” around the LSU gymnastics facility. A fitting nickname for someone who is likely the first “retired” gymnast in program history.

Georgia gymnastics delivered one of its biggest home performances in nearly a decade Friday night, knocking off No. 2 LSU in front of a sold-out Stegeman Coliseum.

The No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners claimed the 2026 Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad title in a dramatic tie-breaker over No. 2 LSU, highlighted by pivotal performances on balance beam.

My injury was really hard,” Zeiss said. “My recovery didn’t go the way it was planned. It was supposed to be faster. I was constantly in pain and we couldn’t get it to go away.”