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Did Lash Legend Win Her Main Roster Singles Debut on 12/12 WWE SmackDown?

Lash Legend has had a busy last month on Friday Night SmackDown. She debuted alongside Nia Jax on the November 7 SmackDown. Then she was added to the Women’s WarGames match, which took place three weeks later.

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Why WWE is Setting Up Lash Legend for Success

Fans of WWE NXT have known about Lash Legend for several years now. She has been a staple in the NXT women’s division. Being a part of the faction Meta Four was a massive boost to her career.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 14

Nia Jax Reveals WWE Had Talks That Could Shake-Up The Bloodline's Roster

The Bloodline is still going strong after more than four years as one of WWE's most dominant and featured acts. The group has seen several members come and go, but one thing they haven't done is feature a woman as a member of the faction, despite several women being associated with the group.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / November 9

WWE NXT Star Officially Joins SmackDown

Lash Legend made a shock appearance on SmackDown this week to help Nia Jax in her match against one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Charlotte Flair.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

WWE NXT Star Attacks Alexa Bliss on WWE SmackDown; Aligns With Nia Jax

On the November 7th, 2025 edition of WWE SmackDown, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Charlotte Flair, accompanied by her partner Alexa Bliss, fought against the “Irresistible Force,” Nia Jax.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

WWE SmackDown Preview (11/7/25) – Falllout from WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLI

After a chaotic but well-worth-it WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLI, which saw two new champions, one of whom is a new SmackDown champion, we deal with the fallout from this past Saturday’s event.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 30

Booker T Just Blasted The WWE Women’s Title Match Botch On SmackDown

Booker T did not hold back his thoughts on the finish to the recent WWE Women’s Championship Match on SmackDown. Tiffany Stratton successfully defended her title against Jade Cargill and Nia Jax in a Triple Threat Match on last week’s show, but it didn’t come without controversy.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 30

Chelsea Green Defends 'WWE Locker Room Leader' Nia Jax after SmackDown botch

Former WWE Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green took time on X to defend criticism aimed towards Nia Jax. Jax has come under heavy scrutiny from fans after the botched finish of the WWE Women’s Champion match on the September 26 SmackDown.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 28

WWE Referee Daphanie LaShaunn Comments On Awkward SmackDown Finish

Tiffany Stratton retained the WWE Women's Championship when she defeated Nia Jax and Jade Cargill in the main event of SmackDown this past Friday night, but the match did not go exactly according to plan.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 27

SmackDown Women’s Triple Threat Ends in Chaos, Fans Slam Main Event Botch

SmackDown women's triple threat finish was a botched, widely panned disaster. Nia Jax drew most heat - appeared to not kick out; referee halted count awkwardly.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

Major Miscue Taints Title Match on WWE SmackDown; Crown Jewel Match Set

Friday night, WWE SmackDown featured the main event Triple Threat WWE Women’s Championship Match between champion Tiffany Stratton and her challengers Nia Jax and Jade Cargill.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

BIG-TIME Title Match Set for 9/26 WWE SmackDown

On this week’s WWE SmackDown, Nia Jax would address her actions leading to a no-contest between Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill in their WWE Women’s Championship bout.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 18

Former Collegiate Athlete & WWE Star Nia Jax Eyed Surprising Sport Growing Up

Nia Jax is no stranger to mixing it up in the ring with the very best of WWE, male or female. But long before she was taking RKO's from Randy Orton, the Irresistible Force had her sights set on delivering a few knockout blows of her own in another physically demanding sport.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 17

Nia Jax Eats A Brutal Chair Shot & Gets Bloody On WWE Smackdown

Stratton retains her title in an intense match Jax showed professionalism despite an unintentional injury Rivalry likely over, leaves room for new WWE

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / April 2

Rumored Reason For Nia Jax Being Off WWE Television

When will Nia Jax return make her return? The two-time WWE Women's Champion has not appeared on WWE television since teaming with Candice LeRae at Elimination Chamber last month, with the duo losing to Tiffany Stratton and Trish Stratus.

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Nia Jax hopes NXT GM Ava becomes WWE main roster authority figure

Nia Jax is proud of the work her cousin Ava is doing in NXT — and Jax hopes to see her join the WWE main roster in a similar role one day. Since the start of 2024, Ava (Simone Johnson) has been featured as the on-screen general manager of NXT.

Wrestling News / WWE Network / February 9

Watch: Nia Jax gets her rematch against Tiffany Stratton

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 25

Nia Jax 'Spills The Tea' About The State Of The WWE Women's Locker Room

If there's one thing that pro wrestling fans seem to love, it's backstage drama. Perhaps even more so than the scripted drama that unfolds in front of their eyes on television nearly every night of the week.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / January 6

35-year-old WWE star breaks character to praise Nia Jax’s recently concluded Women’s Championship reign on SmackDown

On the first SmackDown episode of 2025, Nia Jax‘s WWE Women’s Championship reign came to an end. Following an enthralling encounter against Naomi, Jax’s friend, Tiffany Stratton, cashed in the MITB contract on her.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / November 13, 2024

'No hair and no title,' Former Women’s Champion takes a massive jab at Nia Jax ahead of their anticipated clash this week on SmackDown

This week’s SmackDown is going to feature an anticipated clash for the WWE Women’s Championship. The champion Nia Jax, with all her might, will try to decimate her long-time rival, Naomi.

Wrestling News / WWE Network / November 1, 2024

Watch: Nia Jax swarts Liv Morgan’s post match attack

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 6, 2024

Female referee breaks silence with 1-word after suffering casualty at the hands of Nia Jax at Bad Blood

Bad Blood was a night full of chaotic turn of events. It was a hard-hitting show that even caused a few major causalities. One of them came during the match between Nia Jax and Bayley, where the former slammed the female referee.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / October 6, 2024

‘PROUD’ Nia Jax sends 3-word message after pulling off unexpected move at Bad Blood

Nia Jax had an incredible showing at Bad Blood. She walked in as the Women’s Champion to face Bayley in her second title defense. To secure her championship, she pulled everything from her arsenal, including a high flying maneuver that left fans in shock.

Wrestling News / WWE Network / October 5, 2024

Watch: Nia Jax is dominating this match

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / September 29, 2024

Bayley vs. Naomi: SmackDown Results for September 27th

Bayley and Naomi fought in the No.1 Contender Series on SmackDown and the winner would challenge Nia Jax for the title. Nia Jax grabs Tiffany in the locker room where she asks her about the event and things that happened in last week’s event.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / September 27, 2024

Nia Jax vs. Bayley Women’s title match set for WWE Bad Blood

Bayley is heading to Bad Blood. The former Women’s Champion has a chance to reclaim the title from Nia Jax at Bad Blood on October 5 in Atlanta. She defeated Naomi to become the new number one contender, connecting with the elbow off the top rope for the win.