Nia Jax, whose real name is Savelina Fanene, rose to prominence during her time in the WWE. She comes from a wrestling lineage, being the cousin of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the daughter of former professional wrestler Joseph “Rocky” Fanene.
Nia Jax initially gained attention in WWE’s developmental brand, NXT. In 2016, she made her main roster debut on the Raw brand. One of Jax’s significant career milestones came at WrestleMania 34 in 2018. She became an integral part of the WWE women’s division for the next few years. However, Jax shockingly got released from the company in 2021.
While fans were unaware of why she was released from the promotion, The Irresistible Force disclosed the real reason the company decided to let her go. Talking to Rene Paquette on “The Sessions,” Jax revealed that she refused to get vaccinated against the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I stood my ground on certain things that I know that they weren’t happy about. I was choosing not to go and get the vaccine. It was a personal choice. I remember sitting down with Vince because the entire two years I was there, we were tested every day, and I never popped positive. I never had COVID the whole time,“ Nia described.
She further added, “It was like, ‘Well, kid, you’re not going to be able to fulfill some of your contractual duties’. I was like, ‘Well, if that’s the case, then that’s the case.’ Like, it’s a business, and I understand you got to run your business”. Nia concluded by saying it was her choice not to get vaccinated and she couldn’t force herself to do something she doesn’t want to.
Will Nia Jax return to WWE?
Following her release from the WWE, Nia Jax admitted that she has “moved on from wrestling” on multiple occasions. And fans also thought The Irresistible Force would probably never return to the squared circle. However, she made a surprise appearance during the women’s Royal Rumble match 2023 at No.30. However, Jax got thrown out from the match by more than 10 women in the ring.
Following her appearance, fans thought the former Raw women’s champion is ready for a new run with the company. However, her return at the Royal Rumble turned out to be just a one-off appearance and she didn’t sign any contract with the biggest wrestling promotion. Meanwhile, Nia’s recent appearance in the “D-Von Dudely Wrestling Academy” has fueled the fire to the rumors of her return.
You never know who you will see at D-von Dudley Academy (DDA)as former WWE superstar Nia working with some of the students here at DDA. #DDA #wwe pic.twitter.com/CS2TObyZgl
— D-von Dudley HOF (@TestifyDVon) June 3, 2023
Recently, The Irresistible Force was seen in the ring with some of the students of the academy. While this could mean she is buckling up for her WWE return, there have been no reports suggesting the same. Hence, fans should stay tuned to all the latest rumors and reports to stay updated.