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'{{short description|Australian-samoan professional wrestler (born 1984)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}} {{Infobox professional wrestler |name = Nia Jax |image = Nia Jax Axxess2018 crop.jpg |caption = Jax in 2018 |birth_name = Savelina Fanene |names = Lina<ref name="IWD profile"/><br/>Lina Fanene<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/indies-independent-wrestling-indy-promotions/2022/5/18/23124137/aop-new-promotion-nia-jax-lana-return-debut-alistair-overeem-former-wwe-ufc-stars|title=First show from AOP's new promotion features return of Nia Jax & Lana, debut of Alistair Overeem|access-date=May 19, 2022|date=May 18, 2022|work=cagesideseats.com}}</ref><br>'''Nia Jax'''<br/>Zada<ref name="IWD profile"/> |height = 6 ft 0 in<ref name="WWE bio"/> |weight = 240 lb<ref>{{cite news|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca|url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/22/wwe-nia-jax-reveals-body-transformation-after-losing-over-3-stone-18657309/amp/|title=Ex-WWE star Nia Jax looks unrecognisable after losing over 3 stone in epic body transformation|date=June 8, 2018|work=[[Vanity Fair (magazines)|Vanity Fair]]|access-date=January 17, 2020}}</ref> |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|5|29}} |birth_place = [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]] |relatives =<!-- SHE IS NOT IN THE ANOA'I FAMILY AS HER FATHER(S) NEVER COMMITTED TO A BLOOD BOND. --> [[Dwayne Johnson]] (second cousin) |billed = [[San Diego|San Diego, California]]<ref name="WWE bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/niajax|title=Nia Jax|website=[[WWE]]|access-date=October 15, 2015}}</ref> |trainer = [[WWE Performance Center]]<ref name="WWE bio"/> |family = [[Anoaʻi family|Anoaʻi]] |debut = May 7, 2015<ref name="IWD profile"/> |retired = |alma_mater = [[Cal State San Marcos]] }} '''Savelina Fanene''' (born May 29, 1984) is an Australian-Samoan [[professional wrestler]]. She is currently signed to [[WWE]], where she performs on the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] brand under the ring name '''Nia Jax'''. She is a former one-time [[Raw Women's Champion]] and a former two-time [[WWE Women's Tag Team Champion]] (both times with [[Shayna Baszler]]). Fanene signed with WWE in early 2014 and was assigned to the [[developmental brand]] [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]]. She made her debut in May 2015 under the ring name '''Zada''', which was changed to Nia Jax in August that year. As part of the [[2016 WWE Draft]], she was promoted to the main roster. Fanene was released from her WWE contract in November 2021, but after a brief appearance at the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|Royal Rumble]] in January 2023, she re-signed with the company, making her return in September. == Early life == Savelina Fanene was born in Sydney, Australia on May 29, 1984,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pritchard |first=Bill |date=2023-11-29 |title=Did You Know Nia Jax Is WWE's First Female Australian World Champion? |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1425592-nia-jax-wwe-first-female-australian-world-champion |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Wrestlezone |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fanene |first=Lina |date=September 3, 2018 |title=Lina Fanene |url=https://x.com/LinaFanene/status/1036578378416095232?s=20 |website=X}}</ref>and raised in [[Honolulu|Honolulu, Hawaii]].<ref name="ESPN">{{cite web|work=[[ESPN]]|url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/20039151/wwe-nia-jax-seizing-opportunity-raw|title=Nia Jax seizing her opportunity on RAW|last=Berrios|first=Alfredo|date=July 14, 2017|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref> She is of [[Germans|German]] and [[Samoan people|Samoan]] descent,<ref name="ESPN" /> and is the second cousin once removed of [[Dwayne Johnson|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lelinwalla|first1=Mark|title=Nia Jax talks WWE Fastlane, historic 'Road to WrestleMania,' the Becky Lynch punch and more|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wwe/news/nia-jax-talks-wwe-fastlane-historic-road-wrestlemania-becky-lynch-punch/1b80c51g8e86x12baluq56ueei|access-date=March 15, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2017/10/25/wrestling-news-nia-jax-dwayne-johnson-wwe|title=Week in Wrestling: The Real Reason Behind Nia Jax's Walkout; Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega Face Off|date=October 25, 2017|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref> as her father Joseph was Johnson's grandfather [[Peter Maivia]]’s cousin.<ref name="rel">{{cite web|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article65377777.html|title=Miami is where wrestling started for WWE NXT's Nia Jax|last=Varsallone|first=Jim|work=[[Miami Herald]]|date=March 11, 2016|access-date=March 14, 2020}}</ref> She later lived in [[San Diego, California]], and attended [[Carlsbad High School (California)|Carlsbad High School]].<ref name="rel"/> She attended [[Palomar College]] in [[San Marcos, California]], where she played [[college basketball]],<ref name="Hawaii">{{cite web |last=Varsallone |first=Jim |date=May 4, 2018 |title=WWE Raw Women's Champ Nia Jax proving her worth in and out of the ring |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article210221444.html |access-date=March 14, 2020 |work=[[Miami Herald]]}}</ref> and graduated from [[California State University San Marcos|Cal State San Marcos]] with a marketing degree in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Monahan|first1=Terry|title=A wild ride in the ring for former Carlsbad athlete|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/high-school-preps/sd-sp-nia-jax-wrestlemania-wwe-20181213-story.html|publisher=San Diego Union-Tribune|access-date=December 19, 2020|date=December 13, 2018}}</ref> Prior to professional wrestling, she worked as a [[plus-size model]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.today.com/series/love-your-body/wwe-star-nia-jax-posts-swimsuit-selfie-promote-body-positivity-t110162|title=Female WWE star delivers powerful body-positive message with swimsuit selfie|first=Ashley|last=Majeski|access-date=August 18, 2017}}</ref> == Professional wrestling career == === WWE (2014–2021) === ==== NXT (2014–2016) ==== Jax was signed by [[WWE]] in early 2014 and was assigned to their [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]] [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]], based at the [[WWE Performance Center]] in [[Orlando, Florida]]. She made her in-ring debut on May 7, 2015, at an NXT [[house show]] under the [[ring name]] '''Zada''', teaming with [[Devin Taylor (wrestler)|Devin Taylor]] in a defeat to [[Bayley (wrestler)|Bayley]] and [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]] in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types|tag team match]].<ref name="IWD profile">{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/nia-jax-2072.html|title=Nia Jax|website=The Internet WrestlingDatabase|access-date=August 9, 2015}}</ref> In August, her ring name was changed to '''Nia Jax'''.<ref name="IWD profile"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe-news/44186-wwe-nxt-takeover-live-results-a-main-card-finn-balor-vs-kevin-owens-sasha-banks-vs-bayley-samoa-joe-jushin-qthunderq-liger|title=WWE NXT TakeOver live results & main card: Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens, Sasha Banks vs. Bayley, Samoa Joe, Jushin "Thunder" Liger|author=Witner, Emerson|website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|date=August 22, 2015|access-date=August 22, 2015}}</ref> After a series of introductory vignettes throughout September,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_87299.shtml#.VhqPv_ntmko|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 9/2 – Week 178: Dusty Rhodes Tag Tournament kicks off, Gargano & Ciampa debut on NXT, Joe & Balor form team, more; Overall Reax|author=Justin James|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=September 2, 2015|access-date=September 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_87409.shtml#.VhqPwvntmko|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 9/9 – Week 179: Finn Balor & Samoa Joe vs. Lucha Dragons, Ciampa & Gargano also in Dusty Tag Classic match, more; Overall Reax|author=Justin James|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=September 9, 2015|access-date=September 9, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_87531.shtml|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 9/16 – Week 180: Bayley returns to Full Sail as Women's champ, big set-up for "Takeover," Dusty Tag Classic continues, Adam Rose dumps on NXT, more; Overall Reax|author=James, Justin|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=September 16, 2015|access-date=September 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_87669.shtml|title=WWE NXT results 9/23: Vaudevillains defend NXT Tag Titles, Kana/Asuka formally introduced, Breeze, Eva Marie, more|date=September 23, 2015|access-date=September 30, 2015|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]}}</ref> Jax made her debut on October 14 episode of ''[[WWE NXT (TV series)|NXT]]'', defeating [[Dakota Kai|Evie]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Singles match|singles match]].<ref name="Debut">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/97212/wwe-nxt-report-number-one-contenders-for-all-titles-established-nia-jax-debuts-and-bayley-talks-about-the-iron-man-match.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: NUMBER ONE CONTENDERS FOR ALL TITLES ESTABLISHED, NIA JAX DEBUTS, AND BAYLEY TALKS ABOUT THE IRON MAN MATCH|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=October 14, 2015|access-date=October 14, 2015}}</ref> Following her debut, she was shown slowly turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] while going on a winning streak, defeating various [[Job (professional wrestling)|enhancement talents]] and [[WWE Diva|NXT Diva]] Carmella.<ref name="NXT11182015">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/97910/wwe-nxt-report-womens-title-match-a-lot-of-stuff-for-next-week-tag-champs-in-action-the-plan-is-afoot-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH, A LOT OF STUFF FOR NEXT WEEK, TAG CHAMPS IN ACTION, THE PLAN IS AFOOT, AND MORE|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=November 18, 2015|access-date=November 18, 2015}}</ref><ref name="NXT10282015">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/97494/wwe-nxt-report-gable-and-jordan-versus-gargano-and-ciampa-joe-versus-breeze-more-with-apollo-crews-remember-horseman-attacks.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: GABLE AND JORDAN VERSUS GARGANO AND CIAMPA, JOE VERSUS BREEZE, MORE WITH APOLLO CREWS, REMEMBER HORSEMAN ATTACKS?|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=Pro Wrestling Insider|date=October 28, 2015|access-date=October 28, 2015}}</ref><ref name="NXT11112015">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/97778/wwe-nxt-report-tag-title-match-bayley-and-alexa-in-six-person-tag-action-samoa-joe-explains-himself-the-ascension-are-back-next-week-and-what-is-going-on-with-nia-jax-and-eva-marie.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: TAG TITLE MATCH, BAYLEY AND ALEXA IN SIX PERSON TAG ACTION, SAMOA JOE EXPLAINS HIMSELF, THE ASCENSION ARE BACK NEXT WEEK, AND WHAT IS GOING ON WITH NIA JAX AND EVA MARIE?|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=November 11, 2015|access-date=November 11, 2015}}</ref> In November, Jax formed an [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Alliance|alliance]] with [[Eva Marie]]<ref name="NXT11182015"/> and started her first [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with Bayley over the [[NXT Women's Championship]], cementing her heel status.<ref name="NXT11252015">{{cite web|last1=James|first1=Justin|title=11/25 WWE NXT Results – Bayley defends Women's Title, Balor-Joe contract signing, more|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/25/1125-wwe-nxt-results-bayley-defends-womens-title-balor-joe-contract-signing-more/|date=November 25, 2015|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|access-date=November 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Trionfo|first1=Richard|title=#WWE #NXT REPORT: EVA MARIE VERSUS BAYLEY . . . DID THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPEN?, A CONTRACT SIGNING, A LOT OF ATTACKS BEFORE AND AFTER MATCHES, AND MORE|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/98083/wwe-nxt-report-eva-marie-versus-bayley-did-the-impossible-happen-a-contract-signing-a-lot-of-attacks-before-and-after-matches-and-more.html?p=1|website=PWInsider|date=November 25, 2015|access-date=November 25, 2015}}</ref><ref name="NXT12032015">{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT REPORT: JOE VS. CIAMPA, MATCHES MADE OFFICIAL FOR TAKEOVER, WERE THE VAUDEVILLAINS READY WILLING AND GABLE?, AND MORE|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/98185/wwe-nxt-report-joe-vs-ciampa-matches-made-official-for-takeover-were-the-vaudevillains-ready-willing-and-gable-and-more.html?p=1|date=December 2, 2015|website=PWInsider|access-date=December 3, 2015}}</ref> Jax earned a title match on December 16 at [[NXT TakeOver: London]], but she was unsuccessful in winning the [[Professional wrestling championship|title]].<ref name="NXTTakeOverLondon">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=98495&p=3|title=COMPLETE NXT TAKEOVER LONDON COVERAGE: FINN BALOR VERSUS SAMOA JOE, BAYLEY VERSUS NIA JAX, TAG TITLE MATCH, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=December 16, 2015|access-date=June 27, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On the January 27, 2016, episode of ''NXT'', Jax returned to the ring after a month of inactivity due to a [[Kayfabe|storyline]] injury with a win over [[Liv Morgan]].<ref name="NXT 27/1/6">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/57629-wwe-nxt-results-1-27-16-1-contenders-triple-threat|title=WWE NXT Results – 1/27/16 (#1 Contenders Triple Threat)|date=January 27, 2016|last=Jason|first=Namako|access-date=February 27, 2016|website=WrestleView}}</ref> On the February 10 episode of ''NXT'', Jax assisted Marie in an attack on Bayley and Carmella after their championship match until [[Asuka (wrestler)|Asuka]] made the save,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/99719/wwe-nxt-report-women39s-title-match-plus-some-extracurricular-activities-gargano-versus-corbin-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH . . . PLUS SOME EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, GARGANO VERSUS CORBIN, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=February 10, 2016|access-date=February 10, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/99924/wwe-nxt-report-who-is-the-number-one-contender-eight-man-tag-match-asuka-in-action-alex-riley-returns-to-the-ring-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: WHO IS THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER?, EIGHT MAN TAG MATCH, ASUKA IN ACTION, ALEX RILEY RETURNS TO THE RING, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=February 17, 2016|access-date=February 17, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref> which led to a tag team match on the February 24 episode of ''NXT'', where Jax and Marie scored the victory.<ref name="NXT 24/02/16">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/100090/wwe-nxt-report-william-regal-makes-his-decision-american-alpha-womens-tag-match-in-main-event-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: WILLIAM REGAL MAKES HIS DECISION, AMERICAN ALPHA, WOMEN'S TAG MATCH IN MAIN EVENT, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=February 24, 2016|access-date=February 24, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On the May 25 episode of ''NXT'', Jax won a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|triple threat match]] over [[Alexa Bliss]] and Carmella to become the number one contender to Asuka's NXT Women's Championship.<ref name="NXT25/05/16">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/102244/wwe-nxt-report-more-matches-for-takeover-video-packages-for-the-cage-match-and-a-new-tag-team-debuts.html?p=1#!|title=WWE NXT REPORT: MORE MATCHES FOR TAKEOVER, VIDEO PACKAGES FOR THE CAGE MATCH, AND A NEW TAG TEAM DEBUTS|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=May 25, 2016|access-date=May 26, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On June 8, Jax lost her title match at [[NXT TakeOver: The End]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102564&p=3#!|title=WWE NXT TAKEOVER REPORT: FIRST EVER NXT CAGE MATCH, A LEGEND DEBUTS, AMERICAN ALPHA VERSUS REVIVAL, IS CIEN GREATER THAN TEN?, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=June 8, 2016|access-date=June 9, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On July 20 episode of ''NXT'', Jax was defeated by Bayley.<ref name="NXT 20/07/16">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/103510/wwe-nxt-report-bayley-versus-nia-jax-american-alpha-versus-authors-of-pain-rhyno-versus-samoa-joe-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: BAYLEY VERSUS NIA JAX, AMERICAN ALPHA VERSUS AUTHORS OF PAIN, RHYNO VERSUS SAMOA JOE, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=July 20, 2016|access-date=July 23, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On December 28 episode of NXT, Jax lost to Asuka for the [[NXT Women's Championship]] in her last match in NXT.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=Asuka def. Nia Jax (NXT Women's Championship Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2016-12-28/article/asuka-def-nia-jax-nxt-women%E2%80%99s-championship-match|publisher=WWE|access-date=June 29, 2018|date=December 28, 2016}}</ref> ==== Main roster beginnings (2016–2018) ==== [[File:Nia Jax Live Event May 2017.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Jax in May 2017]] Shortly after being [[WWE draft|drafted]] from [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] to the [[WWE Raw|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]] as part of the [[2016 WWE draft]], which took place on July 19, 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103481&p=2#!|title=COMPLETE SMACKDOWN DRAFT REPORT: WHO WENT WHERE?, WHICH NXT WRESTLERS GOT PROMOTED?, WHO IS THE WWE CHAMPION GOING INTO BATTLEGROUND, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=July 19, 2016|access-date=July 26, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/2016-wwe-draft-results|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|website=[[WWE.com]]|date=July 19, 2016|access-date=July 21, 2016}}</ref> Jax started a winning streak against various [[Job (professional wrestling)|competitors]].<ref name="Raw 25/07/16">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103615&p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: A BIG RAW DEBUT, WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH, A NEW TITLE IS ANNOUNCED, POKÉMON GO GETS THE GOLDEN TRUTH TREATMENT, NEW DAY CELEBRATION, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=July 25, 2016|access-date=July 26, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref name="Raw 01/08/16">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103770&p=2|title=WWE RAW REPORT: MIXED TAG MATCH, A NEW TEAM FORMS, AN OLD TEAM ENDS, BROCK LESNAR RETURNS, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=August 1, 2016|access-date=August 9, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref name="Raw 15/08/16">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=104075&p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: TONIGHT IT IS FOR HONOR, HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO FIND A DEMON KING?, BEST OF SEVEN BEGINS ON SUNDAY, A TEAM REUNITED . . . A TEAM BREAKS UP . . . IS IT THE SAME TEAM I AM TALKING ABOUT?|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=August 15, 2016|access-date=August 16, 2016|website=PWInsider}}</ref> In September, Jax was placed in her first [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with [[Alicia Fox]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/66655-wwe-raw-results-9516-live-kansas-city-kevin-owens-universal-championship-proper-celebration/|title=Alicia Fox confronts Nia Jax over brutal beatdown of friend|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|date=September 5, 2016|website=WrestleView|access-date=September 6, 2016}}</ref> which led to a match between the two on the September 12 episode of ''Raw'' that ended in a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#No contest|no contest]] after she performed a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Spear|spear]] on Fox through the ringside barricade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/12/sept12rawresults/|title=9/12 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live TV Report|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=September 12, 2016|access-date=September 17, 2016}}</ref> In a rematch between the two that took place at the [[Clash of Champions (2016)|Clash of Champions]] pre-show on September 25, Jax defeated Fox via [[pin (professional wrestling)|pinfall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2665819-wwe-clash-of-champions-2016-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights/page/2|title=WWE Clash of Champions 2016 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights|first=Ryan|last=Dilbert|website=[[Bleacher Report]]|access-date=December 25, 2016}}</ref> On November 20 at [[Survivor Series (2016)|Survivor Series]], Jax was a part of Team Raw in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Elimination tag team matches|five-on-five elimination tag team match]] and was eliminated via submission by [[Becky Lynch]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results – 10/31/16 (Live from Hartford, Goldberg returns, Hell in a Cell fallout, Survivor Series teams)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/68935-wwe-raw-results-103116-live-hartford-goldberg-returns-hell-cell-fallout-survivor-series-teams/|date=October 31, 2016|website=WrestleView|access-date=October 31, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Survivor Series 2016 live review: Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar, three Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown elimination matches, IC and WWE Cruiserweight Title matches|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/11/20/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2016-live-review-goldberg-vs-brock-lesnar-three-team-raw-vs-team-smackdown-elimination-matches-ic-and-wwe-cruiserweight-title-matches/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 20, 2016|date=November 20, 2016}}</ref> In December, Jax started a feud with her mentor [[Sasha Banks]], whom she injured as part of the storyline.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/12/19/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1219-fallout-roadblock-including-jericho-explaining-actions-putting-santa-list/|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 12/19: Fallout from Roadblock including Jericho explaining his actions and putting Santa on his list|date=December 19, 2016|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/2: Goldberg appearance, Sami vs. Braun in Last Man Standing match, Foley's new haircut|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/02/kellers-wwe-raw-report-12-goldberg-appearance-sami-vs-braun-last-man-standing-match-foleys-new-haircut/|date=January 2, 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 3, 2017}}</ref> This led to two matches between the two, where Jax was first victorious at the [[Royal Rumble (2017)|Royal Rumble]] pre-show on January 29, 2017,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax (Kickoff Match)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax|website=wwe.com|publisher=WWE|access-date=January 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/29 Powell's WWE Royal Rumble Kickoff Show coverage – Cesaro and Sheamus vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson for the Raw Tag Titles, Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax, six-woman tag match|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/01/29/129-powells-wwe-royal-rumble-kickoff-show-coverage-cesaro-sheamus-vs-luke-gallows-karl-anderson-raw-tag-titles-sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 29, 2017|date=January 29, 2017}}</ref> but lost on March 5 at [[Fastlane (2017)|Fastlane]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Clapp|first1=John|title=Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=February 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Sasha Banks def. Nia Jax|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax-results|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=March 5, 2017}}</ref> On April 3 at [[WrestleMania 33]], Jax competed in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|fatal four-way elimination match]] against Banks, Bayley and [[Charlotte Flair]] for the [[WWE Raw Women's Championship|Raw Women's Championship]], but she was eliminated first.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=March 6, 2017|title=Bayley faces impossible odds in Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/bayley-vs-charlotte-flair-vs-sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax|access-date=April 4, 2017|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On the June 26 episode of ''Raw'', Jax competed in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Gauntlet match|gauntlet match]] to determine a number one contender for [[Alexa Bliss]]'s Raw Women's Championship, eliminating Bayley, [[Mickie James]], [[Dana Brooke]] and [[Emma (wrestler)|Emma]] consecutively before being defeated by Banks.<ref name="Raw 26/06/17">{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=110550&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: A GAUNTLET TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE WOMEN, BROCK LESNAR AND ENZO AMORE HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON, THE AMBULANCE RETURNS, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=June 26, 2017|access-date=June 27, 2017|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On September 24 at [[No Mercy (2017)|No Mercy]], Jax took part of a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|fatal five-way match]] for the Raw Women's Championship, but she failed to win the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/26929/full-wwe-no-mercy-coverage.html?p=1|title=FULL WWE NO MERCY COVERAGE|last=Woodward|first=Buck|date=October 7, 2017|access-date=October 7, 2017|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On November 19 at [[Survivor Series (2017)|Survivor Series]], Jax once again was a part of Team Raw in a five-on-five elimination tag team match from which she was eliminated by countout.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=113716&p=3|title=WWE SURVIVOR SERIES REPORT: WHICH BRAND REIGNS SUPREME?, WERE THE BRANDS UNITED?, STATEMENTS ARE MADE, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 19, 2017|access-date=November 19, 2017|website=PWInsider}}</ref> Starting from December 4 episode of ''Raw'', Jax was placed in an on-screen relationship with then [[NXT Cruiserweight Championship|WWE Cruiserweight Champion]] [[Enzo Amore]], which was dropped when Amore was released from the WWE in January 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=113988&p=2|title=WWE RAW REPORT: WHICH IS THE MOST DOMINANT THREE PERSON UNIT?, DO NOT MESS WITH SAMOA JOE, WHO IS SET FOR DELETION?, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=December 4, 2017|access-date=December 4, 2017|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/114136/wwe-raw-report-who-is-the-number-one-contender-the-shield-versus-joe-and-the-bar-in-a-series-of-matches-throughout-the-evening-dana-has-a-new-job-drew-has-a-new-opponent-who-is-the-number-one-contender-for-enzos-heart-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: WHO IS THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER? THE SHIELD VERSUS JOE AND THE BAR IN A SERIES OF MATCHES THROUGHOUT THE EVENING, DANA HAS A NEW JOB, DREW HAS A NEW OPPONENT, WHO IS THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR ENZO'S HEART?, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=December 11, 2017|access-date=December 11, 2017|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=114276&p=2|title=WWE RAW REPORT: A TAG TEAM RETURNS, BROCK'S OPPONENT IS ANNOUNCED, DREW REVEALS HE IS A FAN OF THE GREATEST STAR WARS CHARACTER, AND A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ROYAL RUMBLE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=December 18, 2017|access-date=December 18, 2017|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=114400&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: IC TITLE MATCH, TAG TITLE MATCH, CURTIS AND BO SING MIZMAS CAROLS, ANOTHER NAME IN THE ROYAL RUMBLE, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=December 25, 2017|access-date=December 25, 2017|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On January 28 at the [[Royal Rumble (2018)|Royal Rumble]], Jax participated in the first [[Royal Rumble#Females|women's royal rumble match]] where she entered at number 22 and eliminated [[Jacqueline Moore|Jacqueline]], [[Kelly Kelly]], [[Ruby Riott]] and [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]] before being eliminated by six women.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115167&p=4|title=FULL ROYAL RUMBLE COVERAGE|last=Strode|first=Cory|date=January 28, 2018|access-date=January 28, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref> Throughout January and February, Jax started a feud with the undefeated Asuka,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=114648&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: MATCHES FOR RAW 25, MORE ENTRANTS IN THE RUMBLE, WHICH THREE PERSON GROUP IS BEST?, ALEXANDER VERSUS ENZO, AND MORE-|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=January 8, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=114811&p=2|title=WWE RAW REPORT: A NEW HIRE, ROLLINS VERSUS BALOR, REIGNS IN A HANDICAP MATCH, NIA VERSUS ASUKA, THE REVIVAL MAKE A STATEMENT, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=January 15, 2018|access-date=January 15, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/114976/eight-woman-tag-match-live-ongoing-wwe-raw-25-report.html?p=1|title=WWE RAW 25 REPORT: MEMORIES, IC TITLE MATCH, LEGENDS, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=January 22, 2018|access-date=January 23, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115332&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: WHO IS THE LAST TO ENTER THE CHAMBER MATCH?, WHO IS IN THE WOMEN'S CHAMBER MATCH?, SOMEONE IS GROUNDED, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 5, 2018|access-date=February 5, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115487&p=2|title=WWE RAW REPORT: THE LAST MAN IN THE ELIMINATION CHAMBER IS DETERMINED, BAYLEY IN HER HOME TOWN, AND A CONTRACT SIGNING AT ELIMINATION CHAMBER|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 12, 2018|access-date=February 12, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115617&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: WAS THE FINAL PERSON IN THE GAUNTLET MATCH THE 'WINNER'?, IS SOMEONE READY FOR ASUKA?, WILL THE ALLIANCES CONTINUE ON SUNDAY?|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 19, 2018|access-date=February 19, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref> whom she failed to defeat on February 25 at [[Elimination Chamber (2018)|Elimination Chamber]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115732&p=2|title=COMPLETE WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER PPV COVERAGE INCLUDING RAW TALK COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=February 25, 2018|access-date=February 25, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref> and a week later on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/115911/wwe-raw-report-rondas-match-at-wrestlemania-is-set-the-free-agent-is-here-goldust-makes-a-statement-heyman-makes-a-statement-miz-knows-his-opponent-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: RONDA'S MATCH AT WRESTLEMANIA IS SET, THE FREE AGENT IS HERE, GOLDUST MAKES A STATEMENT, HEYMAN MAKES A STATEMENT, MIZ KNOWS HIS OPPONENT, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=March 5, 2018|access-date=March 5, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref> ==== Raw Women's Champion and alliance with Tamina (2018–2019) ==== [[File:Nia Jax Women's champ WM34 crop.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Jax after winning the [[WWE Raw Women's Championship|Raw Women's Championship]] at [[WrestleMania 34]]]] In March, Jax turned [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] after being insulted and betrayed by former best friend, [[List of WWE Raw Women's Champions|Raw Women's Champion]] Alexa Bliss, who [[Anti-fat bias|body shamed]] her and made fun of her personality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=116056&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: CENA CHALLENGES THE UNDERTAKER, ANOTHER BATTLE ROYAL AT WRESTLEMANIA, YOUR TAG TEAM CHALLENGERS IS . . . , BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY . . . THE MICS MIGHT BE ON, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=March 12, 2018|access-date=March 12, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref> This led to a title match between the two on April 8, 2018, at [[WrestleMania 34]], where she won the match to capture the Raw Women's Championship, marking the first title win of her career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/116202/wwe-raw-report-ultimate-deletion-did-brock-appear-did-braun-announce-his-tag-team-partner-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: ULTIMATE DELETION, DID BROCK APPEAR?, DID BRAUN ANNOUNCE HIS TAG TEAM PARTNER?, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=March 19, 2018|access-date=March 19, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=116364&p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: DID CENA GET THE ANSWER HE WANTED?, LESNAR AND ROUSEY APPEAR, WHO IS BRAUN'S PARTNER?, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=March 26, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/116528/wwe-raw-report-confrontations-nia-speaks-braun-has-a-partner-was-cena-blocked-for-the-weekend.html?p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: CONFRONTATIONS, NIA SPEAKS, BRAUN HAS A PARTNER?, WAS CENA BLOCKED FOR THE WEEKEND?|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=April 2, 2018|access-date=April 2, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Messano|first1=Tommy|title=Ember Moon debuts on Raw, partners with Nia Jax|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2018/4/9/17217680/ember-moon-debut-raw-nia-jax-wwe|publisher=Cageside Seats|access-date=June 29, 2018|date=April 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Chiari|first1=Mike|title=Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss WrestleMania Rematch Announced for WWE Backlash 2018|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2772240-nia-jax-vs-alexa-bliss-wrestlemania-rematch-announced-for-wwe-backlash-2018|publisher=Bleacher Report|access-date=June 29, 2018|date=April 24, 2018}}</ref> In a rematch between the two, that took place a month later at [[Backlash (2018)|Backlash]] on May 6, Jax went on to defeat Bliss and retain her title.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chiari|first1=Mike|title=Nia Jax Beats Alexa Bliss to Retain Raw Women's Championship at WWE Backlash|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2772251-nia-jax-beats-alexa-bliss-to-retain-raw-womens-championship-at-wwe-backlash|publisher=Bleacher Report|access-date=June 29, 2018|date=May 7, 2018}}</ref> In May, Jax started a feud with [[Ronda Rousey]] whom she challenged to a title match at [[Money in the Bank (2018)|Money in the Bank]] pay-per-view.<ref name="Raw05142018">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE Raw Live TV Review: Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens for the Intercontinental Championship, Baron Corbin vs. Bobby Roode vs. No Way Jose in a Men's MITB qualifier, Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley vs. Mickie James in a Women's MITB qualifier|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/05/14/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-seth-rollins-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-intercontinental-championship-baron-corbin-vs-bobby-roode-vs-no-way-jose-in-a-mens-mitb-qualifier-alexa-bliss-vs-bayley-vs-mickie-j/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 14, 2018|date=May 14, 2018}}</ref> During that feud, Jax briefly returned to her [[heel (professional wrestling)|villainous]] theatrics.<ref name="Raw05212018">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE Raw Live TV Review: Kurt Angle opens with "huge announcements", Sami Zayn and Bobby Lashley's sisters, WWE Money in the Bank build continues|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/05/21/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-2/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 21, 2018|date=May 21, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Raw Hit List: Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal for the Intercontinental Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Finn Balor, gauntlet match for the last spot in the women's MITB match, Nia Jax and Ronda Rousey|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/05/29/powells-wwe-raw-hit-list-seth-rollins-vs-jinder-mahal-for-the-intercontinental-championship-braun-strowman-vs-finn-balor-gauntlet-match-for-the-last-spot-in-the-womens-mitb-match-nia-jax-and/|website=prowrestling.net|access-date=June 1, 2018|date=May 29, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Fiorvanti|first1=Tim|title=Monday Night Raw Results: Sasha Banks advances to Money in the Bank after time-constrained gauntlet match|url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/23641257/monday-night-raw-results-gauntlet-match-fails-deliver|work=[[ESPN.com]]|access-date=June 1, 2018|date=May 29, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Mezerra|first1=Jon|title=WWE Raw hits & misses 6/4: Rousey-Nia-Natalya, Constable Corbin, Lashley-Sami, Otunga on Commentary, Reigns & Rollins vs. Elias & Mahal, more|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/06/06/wwe-raw-hits-misses-6-4-rousey-nia-natalya-constable-corbin-lashley-sami-otunga-on-commentary-reigns-rollins-vs-elias-mahal-more/|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|access-date=June 7, 2018|date=June 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE Raw Hit List: Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins vs. Elias and Jinder Mahal, Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens, Nia Jax and Ronda Rousey confusion|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/06/05/wwe-raw-hit-list-roman-reigns-and-seth-rollins-vs-elias-and-jinder-mahal-finn-balor-vs-kevin-owens-nia-jax-and-ronda-rousey-confusion-constable-corbin-changes-the-finish-of-the-riott-squad-vs-a/|website=prowrestling.net|access-date=June 7, 2018|date=June 5, 2018}}</ref> At [[Money in the Bank (2018)|Money in the Bank]], on June 17, Jax lost her championship back to Bliss, who interfered in her match and attacked both Jax and Rousey, cashing in her [[Money in the Bank contract]] (which she won earlier that night).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118196&p=2|title=A GREAT SHOW, A SURPRISE TITLE CHANGE, A RETURN & MORE: COMPLETE WWE MONEY IN THE BANK COVERAGE|author=Mike Johnson|website=PWInsider|date=June 17, 2018|access-date=June 17, 2018}}</ref> A month later, on July 15, Jax invoked her rematch clause at [[Extreme Rules (2018)|Extreme Rules]], but was unsuccessful in regaining the title in an [[Professional wrestling match types#No Holds Barred match|extreme rules match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118871&p=4|title=COMPLETE WWE EXTREME RULES PPV COVERAGE: IRON MAN MATCH, TITLE CHANGES, KURT GIVES BROCK AN ULTIMATUM, FORMER WWE CHAMP RETURNS AND MORE|author=Richard Trionfo|website=PWInsider|date=July 15, 2018|access-date=July 15, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mykhel.com/wwe/alexa-bliss-retains-title-first-ever-wwe-womens-extreme-rules-match-094301.html|title=Alexa Bliss retains title in first-ever WWE Women's Extreme Rules match|date=July 16, 2018}}</ref> After a short hiatus due to a minor injury, Jax returned on the September 17 episode of ''Raw'' as the mystery tag team partner of [[Ember Moon]], with the two going on to defeat [[Alicia Fox]] and [[Mickie James]]. One month later, on October 28, at the [[WWE Evolution]] pay-per-view, Jax eliminated Moon as she won a battle royal to earn a future women's championship match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121345&p=1|title=NIKKI BELLA VS. RONDA ROUSEY, LAST WOMAN STANDING, NXT WOMEN'S TITLE & MORE WWE EVOLUTION PPV COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=October 28, 2018|access-date=October 28, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121185&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: THE FUTURE OF THE SHIELD, THE TAG AND UNIVERSAL TITLE TURMOIL, A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ROMAN REIGNS, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=October 22, 2018|access-date=October 22, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121382&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: WHAT WOULD DEAN SAY?, BUILDING ON EVOLUTION, BUILDING TO FRIDAY, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=October 29, 2018|access-date=October 29, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On the November 5 episode of ''Raw'', shortly after defeating Moon in a singles match, Jax once again turned heel as she aligned herself with [[Tamina Snuka|Tamina]] (with whom she had multiple confrontations the past few weeks, forming the Samoan Slaughterhouse<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121007/wwe-raw-report-a-three-man-team-in-turmoil-ronda-has-some-choice-words-for-nikki-a-number-of-returns-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: A THREE MAN TEAM IN TURMOIL, RONDA HAS SOME CHOICE WORDS FOR NIKKI, A NUMBER OF RETURNS, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=October 15, 2018|access-date=October 15, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121185&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: THE FUTURE OF THE SHIELD, THE TAG AND UNIVERSAL TITLE TURMOIL, A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ROMAN REIGNS, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=October 22, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref>) and attacked Moon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121557&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: WE HAVE CAPTAINS, BRAUN IS ON A QUEST FOR TREASURE, A NEW TEAM FORMS, TAG TITLE MATCH, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 5, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On November 18, at [[Survivor Series (2018)|Survivor Series]], Jax was the sole survivor for Team Raw against Team SmackDown in an interbrand women's traditional five-on-five tag team elimination match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121867/nakamura-vs-rollins-live-ongoing-wwe-survivor-series-2018-ppv-coverage.html?p=1|title=BROCK LESNAR VS. DANIEL BRYAN, CHARLOTTE FLAIR VS. RONDA ROUSEY, RAW VS. SMACKDOWN & MORE: COMPLETE WWE SURVIVOR SERIES 2018 PPV COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=November 18, 2018|access-date=November 18, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121897&p=2|title=WWE RAW REPORT: RONDA DEFENDS THE TITLE, BRAUN GETS HIS MATCHES, DEAN AND SETH, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 19, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=122047&p=2|title=WWE RAW REPORT: ROLLINS HAS AN OPEN CHALLENGE AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 26, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref> The following month, on December 16, at the [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2018)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] event, Jax failed to regain the Raw Women's Championship from Rousey.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=122523&p=3|title=THE MAN VS. THE QUEEN VS. THE EMPRESS, BRYAN VS STYLES, DEAN VS. SETH & MORE: COMPLETE WWE TLC PPV COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=December 16, 2018|website=PWInsider}}</ref> On January 27, 2019, at the [[Royal Rumble (2019)|Royal Rumble]] event, Jax competed in the women's [[Royal Rumble match]], entering at number 29 and lasting for over 11 minutes before she herself was eliminated by the eventual winner [[Becky Lynch]]. Later that night, Jax made history as she became the first person to ever compete in two Royal Rumble matches on the same night and the fourth woman to ever compete in a men's Royal Rumble match, after she attacked [[R-Truth]] and took his number 30 spot. Despite eliminating [[Mustafa Ali (wrestler)|Mustafa Ali]], Jax was ganged up by [[Dolph Ziggler]], [[Rey Mysterio]] and [[Randy Orton]] with their finishers, before being eliminated by Mysterio.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123626&p=5|title=COMPLETE WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2019 COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=January 27, 2019|website=PWInsider|access-date=January 27, 2019}}</ref> On February 17, 2019, Jax and Tamina competed in a six-team [[Elimination Chamber]] match at the [[Elimination Chamber (2019)|namesake]] pay-per-view to determine the inaugural holders of the [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship]], where they eliminated two teams before they themselves were eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124221&p=2|title=WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER PPV REPORT: TWO CHAMBER MATCHES, SIX TITLE MATCHES, DID BECKY LYNCH DO ANYTHING, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 17, 2019|website=PWInsider}}</ref> In April, at [[WrestleMania 35]], Jax and Tamina took part of a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|fatal four-way match]] for the Women's Tag Team Championship,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124814/wwe-smackdown-report-the-odds-are-against-kofi-next-week-problems-with-mandy-and-sonya-aj-and-randy-talk-history-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: THE ODDS ARE AGAINST KOFI NEXT WEEK, PROBLEMS WITH MANDY AND SONYA, AJ AND RANDY TALK HISTORY, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=March 12, 2019|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125001/this-gauntlet-is-starting-to-look-like-a-womens-tag-match-live-ongoing-wwe-smackdown-report.html?p=1|title=WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: THE GAUNTLET AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=March 19, 2019|website=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125316&p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: STAKES ARE RAISED FOR THE MAIN EVENT, SETH SENDS A MESSAGE TO BROCK, DAVE HAS A MESSAGE FOR HUNTER, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=April 1, 2019|website=PWInsider}}</ref> however, the match was won by [[The IIconics]] ([[Billie Kay]] and [[Peyton Royce]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125538&p=2|title=COMPLETE WRESTLEMANIA 35 COVERAGE: NEW CHAMPIONS ARE CROWNED, TRIPLE H PUTS HIS CAREER ON THE LINE, DOES KOFI GET HIS MOMENT, THE WOMEN MAKE HISTORY WITH ALL THE GOLD ON THE LINE, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=April 7, 2019|website=PWInsider}}</ref> Shortly after, Jax underwent surgery to repair tears on the [[anterior cruciate ligament]] (ACL) in both of her knees, which was expected to sideline her from in-ring competition for at least nine months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/125681/nia-jax-undergoing-double-knee-surgery.html?p=1|title=NIA JAX UNDERGOING DOUBLE KNEE SURGERY|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=April 12, 2019|website=PWInsider}}</ref> ====Teaming with Shayna Baszler (2020–2021)==== Jax returned from injury on the April 6, 2020, episode of ''Raw'', defeating [[Deonna Purrazzo]] in a [[squash match]]. On the May 25 episode of ''Raw'', Jax defeated Charlotte Flair and [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]] in a [[triple threat match]] to challenge Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship at [[Backlash (2020)|Backlash]].<ref name="Raw05252020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/25/5-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-wwe-champion-drew-mcintyre-on-mvps-vip-lounge-nia-jax-vs-charlotte-flair-vs-natalya-for-a-raw-womens-championship-match-at-wwe-backlash-andrade-v/|title=5/25 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of WWE Champion Drew McIntyre on MVP's VIP Lounge, Nia Jax vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Natalya for a Raw Women's Championship match at WWE Backlash, Andrade vs. Apollo Crews for the U.S. Title|date=May 25, 2020|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref> At Backlash, Jax and Asuka wrestled to a double [[countout]], therefore Asuka retained the title.<ref name="Backlash2020">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE Backlash results: Powell's review of Edge vs. Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Asuka vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship, Braun Strowman vs. The Miz and John Morrison for the WWE Universal Championship, Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/14/wwe-backlash-results-powells-review-of-edge-vs-randy-orton-drew-mcintyre-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-asuka-vs-nia-jax-for-the-raw-womens-championship-braun-strowman-vs-the-mi/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 14, 2020|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Jax challenged Asuka again for the title. During the match, Jax became upset with the referee and pushed him down. The referee was going to disqualify Jax, however, Asuka rolled up the distracted Jax for a fast count to retain the title.<ref name="Raw06152020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/15/6-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-asuka-vs-nia-jax-for-the-raw-womens-championship-ric-flairs-appearance-drew-mcintyre-and-r-truth-vs-bobby-lashley-and-mvp-randy-ortons-opening/|title=6/15 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Asuka vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship, Ric Flair's appearance, Drew McIntyre and R-Truth vs. Bobby Lashley and MVP, Randy Orton's opening segment, Dominick Mysterio accepting Seth Rollins' invitation|date=June 15, 2020|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> In August, she was paired with [[Shayna Baszler]], defeating the [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship|WWE Women's Tag Team Champions]] [[Bayley and Sasha Banks]] at [[Payback (2020)|Payback]] to win the title.<ref name="Payback2020">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE Payback results: Powell's review of The Fiend vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman in a Triple Threat for the WWE Universal Championship, Keith Lee vs. Randy Orton, Sasha Banks and Bayley vs. Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, Matt Riddle vs. King Corbin|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/30/wwe-payback-results-powells-review-of-the-fiend-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-keith-lee-vs-randy-orton-sasha-banks-and/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 30, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2020}}</ref> They lost the title at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2020)|TLC]] against the team of Asuka and Charlotte Flair.<ref name="TLC2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE TLC results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a TLC match for the WWE Universal Championship, Drew McIntyre vs. AJ Styles in a TLC match for the WWE Championship, The Fiend vs. Randy Orton in a Firefly Inferno Match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/20/wwe-tlc-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-drew-mcintyre-vs-aj-styles-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-wwe-championship-the-fiend-vs/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=December 20, 2020|access-date=December 20, 2020}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2021)|Royal Rumble]] on January 31, 2021, Baszler and Jax defeated Asuka and Flair to become record-tying [[List of WWE Women's Tag Team Champions|two-time]] WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.<ref name="Royal Rumble Kickoff Show 2021">{{cite web|last=Blade|first=Archie|title=Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler dethrone Charlotte Flair and Asuka as WWE Women's Tag Team Champions at Royal Rumble 2021|url=https://thesportsrush.com/wwe-news-nia-jax-and-shayna-baszler-dethrone-charlotte-flair-and-asuka-as-wwe-womens-tag-team-champions-at-royal-rumble-2021|work=The Sportsrush|date=February 2, 2021|access-date=February 4, 2021}}</ref> During their second reign as tag team champions, they had simultaneous feuds with the teams of Naomi and [[Lana (wrestler)|Lana]], [[Mandy Rose]] and Dana Brooke, and Natalya and Tamina. They defended the title against all of them on different occasions but were victorious in every bout. At [[WrestleMania 37]], Jax and Baszler retained the tag team championship against Natalya and Tamina. On the May 14 episode of ''SmackDown'', they lost the title to Natalya and Tamina, ending their second reign at 103 days. On the September 20 episode of ''Raw'', her alliance with Shayna Baszler ended when she was attacked by Baszler after their match against each other. Baszler destroyed her arm by stomping on it while wedged in the steel steps, leaving Jax shrieking and crying while being attended to.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/raw-sept-20-2021|title=Raw results, Sept. 20, 2021: Roman Reigns makes sure Raw acknowledges him as Head of the Table|date=September 20, 2021|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=September 22, 2021}}</ref> After the team disbanded, she asked WWE for time off to take care of her mental health, but on November 4, Jax was released from her WWE contract.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/05/nia-jax-claims-wwe-released-her-during-mental-health-break-15552827/|title=Nia Jax claims WWE release came 'during mental health break'|date=November 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10017246-report-keith-lee-karrion-kross-nia-jax-among-wwe-stars-released-from-contracts|title=Report: Keith Lee, Karrion Kross, Nia Jax Among WWE Stars Released from Contracts|first=Tyler|last=Conway|work=Bleacher Report|date=November 4, 2021|access-date=November 4, 2021}}</ref> ===Return to WWE (2023–present)=== Jax returned in the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|2023 Women's Royal Rumble]] for a one-off appearance as the 30th entrant and was eliminated by the combined efforts of the remaining 11 women in the ring.<ref name="RR2023">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship, Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight in a Pitch Black match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 28, 2023|access-date=January 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129095535/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/28/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss-for-the-raw-women/|archive-date=January 29, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> She made her full-time return to WWE on September 11 on ''Raw'', attacking [[Raquel Rodriguez (wrestler)|Raquel Rodriguez]] and [[Rhea Ripley]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nia-jax-returns-911-wwe-raw-attacks-rhea-ripley-and-raquel-rodriguez|title=Nia Jax Returns On 9/11 WWE Raw, Attacks Rhea Ripley And Raquel Rodriguez|date=September 11, 2023|last=Tessier|first=Colin|work=Fightful|access-date=September 12, 2023}}</ref> Jax challenged for Rhea Ripley's [[Women's World Championship (WWE)|Women's World Championship]] twice, once at [[Crown Jewel (2023)|Crown Jewel]] in a [[Fatal five-way match|fatal-five way match]] and at [[Elimination Chamber: Perth]], being defeated by Ripley in the main event.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-04 |title=Crown Jewel: Roman Reigns retains, Logan Paul new U.S. champ |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/wwe/story/_/id/38814935/wwe-crown-jewel-live-results-analysis-2023-roman-reigns-la-knight |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref> During night one of the [[2024 WWE Draft|WWE Draft]] held on April 26, 2024, Jax was drafted to [[WWE SmackDown (brand)|WWE SmackDown]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Quiles |first=Fernando Jr. |date=April 26, 2024 |title=WWE Friday Night SmackDown Free Live Stream Results: WWE Draft 2024 Begins, The Bloodline Drama Continues |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-wwe-draft-2024-the-bloodline |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427023426/https://www.si.com/wrestling/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-wwe-draft-2024-the-bloodline |archive-date=April 27, 2024 |access-date=April 27, 2024 |website=[[Sports Illustrated]] |language=}}</ref> ==Professional wrestling style, persona, and reception== Jax was nicknamed "The Irresistible Force" during her time in WWE.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jordan|first1=Paul|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=120412|title=NIA JAX HONORED AGAIN|website=PWInsider|date=September 19, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref> She uses a Banzai drop named the ''Annihilator'' as a finisher.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Currier|first1=Joseph|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/shayna-baszler-nia-jax-asuka-qualify-wwe-money-bank-308811|title=Shayna Baszler, Nia Jax & Asuka qualify for WWE Money in the Bank|date=April 13, 2020|website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/20/4-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-money-in-the-bank-qualifying-matches-featuring-rey-mysterio-vs-murphy-aleister-black-vs-austin-theory-mvp-vs-apollo-crews/|title=4/20 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Money in the Bank qualifying matches featuring Rey Mysterio vs. Murphy, Aleister Black vs. Austin Theory, MVP vs. Apollo Crews|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 20, 2020|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref> Jax received increasing criticism over the years for reports of her being an "unsafe worker".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Thompson|first1=Andrew|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/nia-jax-responds-being-called-unsafe-worker-says-alexa-bliss-not-truly-injured|title=Nia Jax Responds To Being Called An "Unsafe Worker"; Says Alexa Bliss Is Not Truly Injured|website=Fightful|date=May 8, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Harris|first=Jeffrey|date=April 30, 2020|title=Nia Jax Updates Twitter Profile Picture, New Image Says 'Danger, Stay Away'|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/nia-jax-changes-twitter-profile-danger-stay-away/|access-date=December 9, 2021|website=411Mania}}</ref> In November 2018, she accidentally punched [[Becky Lynch]] in the face during an episode of ''Raw'' and gave Lynch a broken nose, lacerated face, and concussion.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/11/15/thursday-update-nia-jax-addresses-injuring-becky-on-social-media-becky-still-taking-shots-at-rousey-on-social-media-smackdown-top-cables-ratings-cody-news-regarding-roh-final-battle-total-divas-r/|title=Thursday Update: Nia Jax addresses injuring Becky on social media, Becky still taking shots at Rousey on Social Media, Smackdown top cables ratings, Cody news regarding ROH Final Battle, Total Divas rebounds, more|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=November 15, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Satin|first1=Ryan|author-link=Ryan Satin|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/nia-jax-becky-lynch-interview/|title=Nia Jax Discusses Busting Becky Lynch's Face And Advice Received Afterward|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=January 27, 2019|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref> In May 2020, [[Kairi Sane]] suffered a cut on her head during a match against Jax after Jax threw her onto the [[Wrestling ring#Configuration and construction|ringside steel steps]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rose|first1=Bryan|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/kairi-sane-suffers-cut-head-during-match-wwe-raw-tapings-311906|title=Kairi Sane suffers cut to head during match at WWE Raw tapings|website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|F4Wonline.com]]|date=May 26, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Alvarez|first1=Francisco|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/90254-nia-jax-criticas-kairi-sane|title=Nia Jax responde a las críticas por sus acciones contra Kairi Sane|website=[[Solowrestling.com]]|language=es|date=June 12, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2020}}</ref> Wrestling promoter and manager [[Jim Cornette]] attributed incidents involving Jax to her size and suggested that she "can hurt people whether she knows it or not",<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Thomas|first1=Jeremy|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/jim-cornette-nia-jax-reputation-unsafe-buckle-bomb/|work=411Mania|title=Jim Cornette Comments on Nia Jax's Reputation For Being Unsafe, Says The Buckle Bomb Shouldn't Be Done|date=April 28, 2020|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref> while fellow professional wrestler [[Deonna Purrazzo]] stated that she had "never walked away hurt" after wrestling Jax.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kelly|first1=Ross|title=Deonna Purrazzo Says She's "Never Walked Away Hurt" After Wrestling Nia Jax|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/05/deonna-purrazzo-says-she-never-walked-away-hurt-after-670749/|website=Wrestling Inc.|date=May 27, 2020|access-date=May 28, 2020}}</ref> == Other media == As Nia Jax, Fanene is a playable character in the WWE video games ''[[WWE 2K17]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/article/wwe-2k17-nxt-edition-exclusive|title=2K to release collectible NXT Edition of WWE 2K17|date=July 14, 2016|last=Matthew|first=Artus|access-date=July 15, 2016|publisher=[[WWE.com]]}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K18]]'', ''[[WWE 2K19]]'',<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dilbert|first1=Ryan|title=WWE 2K18: Best, Worst and Most Outrageous Superstar Ratings for Upcoming Game|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2737140-wwe-2k18-best-worst-and-most-outrageous-superstar-ratings-for-upcoming-game|publisher=Bleacher Report|access-date=June 29, 2018|date=October 6, 2017}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K20]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/wwe-2k20-all-the-playable-wrestlers-on-the-roster/2900-2963/10/|title=WWE 2K20: All The Playable Wrestlers On The Roster|last=Elfring|first=Matt|date=August 7, 2019|access-date=August 11, 2019|publisher=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K22]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=2K|title=WWE 2K22 Full Roster List {{!}} Roster WWE 2K22|url=https://wwe.2k.com/roster-list/|access-date=April 24, 2022|website=WWE 2K22|language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K Battlegrounds]]'', and ''[[WWE 2K24]]'' as [[downloadable content]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=2K Games |title=WWE2K24 - SEASON PASS IS BACK |url=https://wwe.2k.com/2k24/season-pass/ |website=WWE 2K |access-date=27 February 2024}}</ref> In July 2017, Jax joined the cast of the reality television series ''[[Total Divas]]'' beginning in its [[Total Divas (season 7)|seventh season]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Emery|first1=Debbie|url=https://www.thewrap.com/wwe-announces-new-cast-of-total-divas-season-7-premiere-date-for-total-divas-season-2/|title=WWE Reveals New Cast of 'Total Divas,' Sets Premiere Date for 'Total Bellas' Season 2 (Video)|website=[[TheWrap]]|date=July 24, 2017|access-date=August 27, 2020}}</ref> In August 2017, rapper Magneto Dayo released a song dedicated to her titled "Nia Jax".<ref>{{cite web|title=Magneto Dayo – Nia Jax (WWE) lyrics|url=https://genius.com/amp/Magneto-dayo-nia-jax-wwe-lyrics|access-date=February 15, 2018|website=[[Genius (website)|Genius]]}}</ref> == Personal life == On August 2, 2014, Fanene and her cousin Ata Maivia-Johnson (the mother of [[Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]]), were hospitalized after being hit head-on by a drunk driver in [[Clermont, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/dwayne-the-rock-johnsons-mother-and-cousin-hit-by-drunk-driver/|title=Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Mother and Cousin Hit by Drunk Driver|website=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=August 10, 2014|last=Helling|first=Steve|access-date=March 15, 2020}}</ref> The driver was subsequently charged with [[driving under the influence]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hicks|first1=Tony|title=Woman who crashed into The Rock's mother charged with DUI|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2014/08/11/woman-who-crashed-into-the-rocks-mother-charged-with-dui/|work=[[The Mercury News]]|access-date=June 29, 2018|date=August 11, 2014}}</ref> == Championships and accomplishments == [[File:Nia Jax Raw Women's Champion (cropped).jpg|right|upright|thumb|Jax is a former [[WWE Raw Women's Championship|Raw Women's Champion]]]] * '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''''' ** [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Rookie of the Year|Rookie of the Year]] (2016) ** Ranked No. 8 of the top 50 female singles wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Female 100]]'' in 2018<ref>{{cite web|last1=Martínez|first1=Sebastían|url=https://www.solowrestling.com/new/75767-pwi-escoge-a-ronda-rousey-como-la-mejor-luchadora-del-ano-2018|title=PWI escoge a Ronda Rousey como la mejor luchadora del año 2018|date=November 1, 2018|access-date=September 28, 2018|website=[[Solowrestling.com]]|language=es}}</ref> ** Ranked No. 30 of the top 150 female wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Women's 150]]'' in 2021<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pwi-online.com/pwi-womens-150-top-5-revealed/|title=2021 PWI Women's 150 – The Top 5 Revealed!|last=McElvaney|first=Kevin|date=October 21, 2021|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|access-date=October 21, 2021}}</ref> ** Ranked No. 24 of the top 50 Tag Teams in the ''[[PWI Tag Team 50]]'' in 2021– with [[Shayna Baszler]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Martínez|first=Sebastián|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/103912-young-bucks-numeros-1-pwi-tag-teams-2021|work=Solowrestlig|title=The Young Bucks se afianzan el primer puesto de los Top 50 Tag Team de PWI|date=December 2, 2021|access-date=December 2, 2021}}</ref> * '''''[[Sports Illustrated]]''''' ** Ranked No. 12 in the top 30 female wrestlers in 2018<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/12/28/wwe-wrestling-women-top-10-wrestlers-award|title=Counting down the top 10 women's wrestlers of 2018|first1=Justin|last1=Barrasso|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=December 28, 2018|access-date=June 5, 2019}}</ref> * '''''[[Rolling Stone]]''''' ** Most Overdue Yet-to-Be Title Holder of the Year (2017)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-the-miz-116075/|title=WWE Wrestler of the Year: The Miz|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|first=Kenny|last=Herzog|date=December 19, 2017|access-date=August 30, 2020}}</ref> * '''[[WWE]]''' ** [[WWE Raw Women's Championship]] ([[List of WWE Raw Women's Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/raw-womens-championship|title=Raw Women's Championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=February 23, 2019}}</ref> ** [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WWE Women's Tag Team Champions|2 times]]) – with [[Shayna Baszler]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Women's Tag Team Championship|publisher=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]}}</ref> {{clear}} == References == 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