During a recent appearance on the Beyond The Bell podcast, WWE Women’s Tag-Team Champion Nia Jax responded to controversial comments made by CM Punk regarding Roman Reigns’ late father, Sika Anoa’i. Jax dismissed the remarks as loud talk from someone feeling confident at the moment, emphasizing her family’s physical strength demonstrated over the past thirty years. She made it clear that despite Punk’s words, it will ultimately be the “OTC” who stands over Phil, referencing Roman Reigns himself.
“I think small men bark loud. In that moment right there, he was probably feeling a little confident. It’s funny because you see him walk away right after he says that line. That doesn’t bother me because I know what my family is physically capable of, we’ve shown it over the last three decades. That’s fine, he can speak all he wants but when it comes down to it, the person who is going to be reigning over Phil will be none other than the OTC.”
?Nia Jax, WWE Women’s Tag-Team Champion
Emotional Moment Following Lash Legend’s First Title Victory
Jax also reflected on an emotional highlight after witnessing Lash Legend’s reaction to their tag-team championship win. Despite portraying tough villainous characters, Jax admitted she struggled to maintain composure during the celebration. Seeing Lash achieve her first WWE title created a memorable and touching moment that stayed with Jax.
“It’s so funny because we’re the badasses, we’re the heels, we’re the jerks. Were supposed to stay stoic but like, I got super emotional watching Lash win the tag titles and her first ever title in the WWE. I started to get emotional and I’m like, hold it together, keep it together, you’re supposed to be a badass. It was such a beautiful moment and to see the look on her face hearing the 1-2-3 and then bringing us the title, it was such a beautiful moment. I’m never gonna forget that.”
?Nia Jax, WWE Women’s Tag-Team Champion
Reflecting on Personal Challenges and Apologies to Shayna Baszler
Jax opened up about a difficult period during the SummerSlam 2022 weekend in Nashville when she was at her heaviest and not performing at her best. She apologized to her close friend and former tag-team partner, Shayna Baszler, for not delivering her full effort during that tag-team run due to her physical condition. Jax described how that time off allowed her to reassess her health and wrestling style, ultimately returning with improved agility and performance.
“It’s funny because you met me in Nashville and that’s when I wasn’t with the company. That weekend was when I found out that I was my heaviest, I was large but not healthy. That was when I had to sit and re-evaluate. I had to go back and watch my wrestling and watch what I used to do. It was funny cause I sat with Shayna, Shayna is one of my closest friends outside of work as well. I just remember looking at her when I watched myself back and saying, ‘I’m so sorry that I didn’t give you the best that I could have given you just because I wasn’t my healthiest.’ I saw that I moved slower, I wasn’t crisp enough, I wasn’t there. I think it helped me on my return because now I feel as though I have a little bit more of an edge because I am a little bit quicker, I’m a little bit lighter on my feet. I can definitely perform a little bit better than I used to. It was that time off that I didn’t realize I really needed to re-evaluate myself and thankfully have the opportunity to come back better.”
?Nia Jax, WWE Women’s Tag-Team Champion
Significance of Nia Jax’s Statements
Nia Jax’s remarks about the CM Punk WWE controversy highlight the ongoing tension within the wrestling community, especially involving notable figures like Roman Reigns and his late father, Sika Anoa’i. Her reflections on her own personal growth and emotional moments as a WWE Women’s Tag-Team Champion offer insight into the challenges athletes face behind the scenes. This interview underscores both resilience and vulnerability, illustrating how top performers balance public rivalries with private battles. Fans and analysts alike will be watching to see how these personal dynamics influence forthcoming storylines and wrestling developments.
