Arianna Grace secured the TNA Knockouts Championship on February 13th at the TNA No Surrender event by defeating Lei Ying Lee, marking her first title win in both TNA and NXT. She credits Tommy Dreamer’s support as a key factor that helped her embrace opportunities and succeed in her wrestling career.
Reflection on Winning the Knockouts Championship
Arianna Grace described her moment of victory as incredibly rewarding and long awaited. She expressed confidence in her abilities, stating that she always believed she would become a champion given the right chance. Facing online criticism and doubters only fueled her determination to prove them wrong. Grace emphasized that beyond her appearance, she possesses strength, talent, and ruthlessness, which she demonstrated by seizing her title opportunity and plans to continue doing so repeatedly.
“Honestly, it was an amazing moment and I have to say it felt long overdue. I’m a very self-confident person and I’ve known with the right opportunity that I would be a champion. So it felt sweet… and I saw all the hate online. I heard all those doubters’ comments so it felt good to stick it to them and show them that I’m not only beautiful, I’m also strong, talented and ruthless. I had an opportunity and I took it and I will continue to do that, over and over and over.”
?Arianna Grace, Knockouts Champion
Tommy Dreamer’s Role in Her Journey
Grace also highlighted how Tommy Dreamer played an essential role in her growth within TNA and NXT. She praised Dreamer’s kindness, support, and belief in her potential, crediting him with helping her seize chances to display her skills. Grace acknowledged the collaboration with the NXT creative team and expressed gratitude for the alignment of circumstances that have allowed her to thrive this year.
“I would just like to say shout out Tommy Dreamer. God bless that man. He is the nicest, he is a saint, and with the blessing of NXT creative as well, he has really helped me seize opportunities and show my teeth. He’s believed in me, and you know, that’s why they call him Tommy Dreamer, because he makes dreams come true. So, honestly, shout out NXT creative team, shout out Tommy. Everything this year feels like it’s aligned.”
?Arianna Grace, Knockouts Champion
As Arianna Grace continues her reign as the TNA Knockouts Champion, her confidence and determination signal that she will remain a powerful force in women’s wrestling. With the encouragement of figures like Tommy Dreamer and ongoing creative support, Grace’s career trajectory is poised for further success and influence within TNA and NXT’s evolving landscape.
