If you told me a year ago that I would be sitting here in 2025 writing a blog about how Nia Jax is not only tolerable but actually good TV, I would have laughed you out of the room. Yet here I am, eating my words and trying to figure out how WWE managed to turn things around for a superstar who once felt like the wrestling equivalent of Marmite, divisive and a bit much. But credit where it is due, Nia Jax in 2025 is delivering in ways none of us saw coming. Let us unpack why.
The biggest shift for Nia has been a clearer understanding of her role. In the past, WWE seemed torn about how to present her. Was she a monster heel? A sympathetic babyface? A bit of both? It was confusing and frankly, it did not work. But now, Nia has fully embraced her identity as the unstoppable force and it feels right. She is not trying to be liked. She is here to wreck people and look good doing it.
Nia has become the kind of TV presence you love to hate. Whether it is a devastating powerbomb or her cocky grin after squashing someone’s favourite underdog, she knows how to play the crowd. It is a simple formula, but simplicity works when it is done well.
Let us be honest, Nia’s in-ring work was a sticking point for years. But credit where it is due, she has put the work in and it shows. Her move set in 2025 feels more dynamic and more importantly, it feels safe. Gone are the days of botched spots and online petitions for her to “learn how to wrestle.” Nia has added a few new moves to her arsenal, tightened up her execution, and now she is putting on matches that are genuinely fun to watch.
Her new finisher? Chef’s kiss. It is brutal, believable, and gets the job done. Plus, her trash talk mid-match has become a highlight. She has found a way to turn her power game into a legitimate draw and fans are here for it.
One of the biggest differences this year is that Nia’s character finally makes sense. She is not flip-flopping between being a body-positive inspiration and a backstage bully. She is a force of nature who does not care who is in her way. The best part? WWE has leaned into her strengths. She is a dominant presence and the booking reflects that.
Her feuds have also improved. Instead of throwing her into mismatched storylines or awkward partnerships, WWE has given her rivalries that suit her character. Whether she is facing scrappy underdogs or other powerhouses, the stories have been compelling and the matches have delivered.
Nia Jax in 2025 is unapologetically herself and it works. She has leaned into the “I do not care” attitude that fans love to boo. Whether she is throwing shade in a promo or taking selfies after demolishing her opponents, she is owning the chaos she brings to the ring.
Her segments are not just matches, they are spectacles. You tune in because you know something is going to happen. Maybe she will trash talk a legend. Maybe she will bulldoze through a barricade. Maybe she will take a chair to someone who looked at her funny. Whatever it is, you know it will be entertaining.
Perhaps the most satisfying thing about Nia’s rise in 2025 is that she is proving everyone wrong. For years, fans wrote her off as a liability. But now? She is showing that with the right booking, dedication, and a little self-awareness, anyone can turn things around.
She is not perfect and that is part of the appeal. Nia Jax is raw, unpredictable, and a little rough around the edges, but that is what makes her good TV. She is not here to do five-star classics. She is here to smash people and make you feel something, whether that is anger, excitement, or begrudging respect.
Final Thoughts
A year ago, Nia Jax was the poster child for wrestling frustration. Today, she is one of the reasons people are tuning in. It is a testament to how much can change in a year. Whether you love her or hate her, you cannot deny she has got people talking and in wrestling, that is half the battle.
So, here is to Nia Jax in 2025. She has found her groove and she is making it work. And while I never thought I would say this, I am genuinely looking forward to seeing what she does next. What a difference a year makes, eh?
I’m Scott Barratt, I’m just a wrestling fan with a passion for storytelling, and I’m just getting started!
100% agree with this whole blog and to make it even more incredible, you even managed to get Matt Burns to agree with you about Nia Jax's improvement on the TBT Awards for 2024 as well.