Lina Fanene, formerly known as Nia Jax in the WWE, has shared that she has shed an impressive 48 pounds in the past six months. She credits her fellow WWE wrestler and former “WWE SmackDown” Women’s Champion, Charlotte Flair, for helping her achieve this feat.
In a tweet, Fanene recounted how she had confided in Flair after feeling uncomfortable with her weight. Flair offered her support and guidance, sending Fanene workout routines and motivation that helped her shed the pounds. This news also dispels rumors that the two wrestlers had a strained relationship, as they have publicly stated that they are good friends since Fanene’s departure from WWE in November 2021.
While it is unclear whether her weight loss is related to a potential return to professional wrestling on a full-time basis, Fanene has expressed openness to joining All Elite Wrestling in the future. She made a surprise appearance in the 2023 women’s Royal Rumble match earlier this year and even had new merchandise released by WWE, leading some to speculate that she would return to the company. However, she has yet to make a full-time comeback to wrestling.
Since her departure from WWE, the former “WWE Raw” Women’s Champion has only participated in the Royal Rumble match, and she previously stated that it is “highly unlikely” she would return to wrestling. Nevertheless, her weight loss journey shows that she is taking care of herself and staying active, which could be beneficial if she decides to make a comeback in the future.
Me to @MsCharlotteWWE after her wedding: “I feel gross & uncomfortable! I want to lose weight”@MsCharlotteWWE to me: “please let me help you! You got this woman”
Officially started in October…6 months later, down 48lbs🥺🙏🏽
Sends me killer workouts and motivates me 💪🏾🥺
— Lina Fanene (@LinaFanene) April 16, 2023
