Bianca Belair was arguably the best performer during this year’s Women’s Royal Rumble match. She had 8 eliminations and lasted for 33 minutes, after entering from the #2 spot.
Belair spoke to After The Bell, where she talked about the validation she got this year. There was not enough room for her in last year’s Royal Rumble match, but she was ready to show the WWE Universe her in-ring prowess this year.
“For me, honestly, it was validation. I really try not to seek validation in anything other than myself. I try not to wait on it. It’ll have you seeking validation in other things, but I can’t lie. It was validation for me. I came into the Performance Center three and half years ago, and I’ve been just completely invested in myself, in this business learning the history, learning the craft.”
“I hate to use the term working hard because I feel at this level that’s just a given. You’re supposed to work hard.”
“That’s something to get committed on, but for so long I’ve been saying I’m the EST. I’m this and I’m that, and I’ve just been waiting for that spot to prove that. To me that was just validation of everything that I’ve put into this that is going to pay off. That this is my moment to show everyone that what I’ve been saying is true.”
Belair is a phenomenal performer and she is a force to be reckoned with. She will be challenging Rhea Ripley for the NXT Title at NXT TakeOver: Portland on February 16th.
h/t to Wrestling Inc for the transcription.
