Lina Fanene

Lina Fanene, known professionally as Nia Jax, is an Australian-American professional wrestler who has achieved significant milestones in WWE, including holding the WWE Women’s Championship and the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. After signing with WWE in early 2014, Lina Fanene, professionally known as Nia Jax, quickly established herself as a formidable talent within the women’s division. Debuting in WWE NXT under the ring name Zada in May 2015, her powerful presence quickly led to a rebranding as Nia Jax by August of the same year. Fanene’s rapid ascent continued with her promotion to the main roster during the July 2016 WWE Draft, where she immediately made her mark, engaging in compelling rivalries and participating in major pay-per-view events.

The momentum from her return culminated in a remarkable 2024, as Fanene won the prestigious Queen of the Ring tournament. Building on this success, she further solidified her status as a prominent figure in professional wrestling by securing her second WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam in August 2024. Beyond the ring, Fanene’s influence extends to media appearances, including roles in the popular ‘WWE 2K’ video game series and reality television shows such as ‘Total Divas’. Fanene holds a marketing degree from California State University San Marcos (2005), further underpinning her understanding of brand and audience engagement.