NIA JAX

Savelina Fanene, known worldwide as Nia Jax, is a dominant force in WWE and a celebrated Australian-American professional wrestler and model. Nia Jax currently performs on WWE’s SmackDown brand.

Nia Jax is a proud member of the legendary Anoa’i wrestling family, making her a second cousin once removed to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.Her father, Joseph Fanene, was a first cousin of Peter Maivia, The Rock’s grandfather. This rich family heritage has shaped her path in professional wrestling, inspiring her to carve her own legacy in WWE.

Signed by WWE in 2014, Jax began her journey in the company’s developmental territory, NXT. She debuted in May 2015 under the name Zada, but by August, she adopted the iconic Nia Jax moniker. Her television debut saw her triumph over Evie, setting the stage for a remarkable career.

After a successful NXT run, Nia Jax was drafted to the WWE main roster in July 2016. She quickly established herself as a powerhouse, engaging in high-profile feuds and participating in marquee events such as the Royal Rumble and Survivor Series.

Jax’s defining moment came at WrestleMania 34, where she defeated Alexa Bliss to capture the RAW Women’s Championship—her first major title in WWE. Though she lost the title back to Bliss at Money in the Bank, her star continued to rise.

Nia Jax found success in the tag team division, notably teaming with Shayna Baszler. Together, they won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship twice, cementing their place as a dominant duo. Their reign included memorable feuds with teams like Naomi and Lana, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke, and Natalya and Tamina.

Despite her success, Jax faced setbacks, including injuries and a suspension in 2020. She returned to action in April 2020 and, after a brief hiatus for mental health reasons, was released from WWE in November 2021.

Nia Jax made a triumphant return to WWE in 2023, re-signing with the company and quickly reasserting her dominance. Drafted to SmackDown in 2024, she entered the Queen of the Ring tournament, defeating Naomi, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, and Lyra Valkyria to become the 2024 Queen of the Ring.

Her victory earned her a WWE Women’s Championship match at SummerSlam, where she defeated Bayley to claim the title. Jax successfully defended her championship in a street fight against Michin and retained it at Bad Blood against Bayley, thanks to interference from Tiffany Stratton.Jax’s reign lasted 153 days, ending when Stratton cashed in her Money in the Bank contract on January 3, 2025.

At Royal Rumble on February 1, Jax entered as competitor #29 and scored a record-setting nine eliminations. She finished in third place as she was eliminated by eventual winner Charlotte Flair. At Elimination Chamber: Toronto, Jax and LeRae were defeated by Stratton and Trish Stratus in a tag team match. On the April 25th episode of Smackdown, Jax returned by attacking Stratton, after which warning Naomi to stay out of her way.

Birth Name: Savelina Fanene
Born: May 29, 1984, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight: 272 lb (123 kg)
Ring Name(s): Lina, Nia Jax, Zada
Current Roster: WWE SmackDown
Finishing Move(s): Rampage DDT

Nia Jax’s Social Media:

• World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship (2 times)
  • WWE Women’s Championship (2 times)
  • Queen of the Ring Tournament 2024