Savelina Fanene, known by her ring name Nia Jax, is an Australian-American professional wrestler.
She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on SmackDown under the ring name Nia Jax.
She has achieved significant success in her career, including being the current Queen of the Ring, a one-time former WWE Raw Women’s Champion, and a two-time former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion.
Her impressive skills and athleticism have made her a fan favorite and a respected member of the WWE community.
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- Full name: Savelina Fanene
- Stage Name: Nia Jax
- Date of birth: May 29, 1984
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of birth: Sydney, Australia.
- Nationality: Australian-American
- Occupation: Australian-American professional wrestler.
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: Joseph Fanene and Renate Fanene
- Siblings: 2, Patrick Fanene and Benjamin Fanene.
- Spouse: Mike Rome
- Children: none
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $400,000 to $2 million.
Childhood life and education.
Nia Jax is a professional wrestler born in Sydney, Australia, on May 29, 1984. She was raised by her parents, Joseph Fanene and Renate Fanene, and her two siblings, Patrick Fanene and Benjamin Fanene. She grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is of German and Samoan descent.
Nia attended Palomar College in California and Carlsbad High School, where she was also a member of the school’s basketball team. Despite her successful career as a plus-size model, she signed with WWE in 2014 and quickly became a fan favorite.
Career
Nia Jax is a professional wrestler who has made a name for herself in WWE. She has achieved great success in her career, winning many championships and gaining a huge fan base.
After starting her career as a basketball player and plus-size model, she transitioned to wrestling and signed with WWE in 2014. She began her journey on the NXT brand under the name Zada but later changed it to Nia Jax.
While in NXT, she primarily played a villainous character and had a notable feud with Bayley for the NXT Women’s Championship, although she was ultimately unsuccessful in winning the title.
Despite facing many obstacles and setbacks throughout her career, Nia Jax has proven time and time again that she is a formidable force in the WWE women’s division.
Introduced to the roster in 2016, she quickly made a name for herself by defeating Alexa Bliss to win the Raw Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 34. She has since become a two-time Women’s Tag Team Champion alongside Shayna Baszler.
After a brief absence from WWE, Nia Jax returned in 2023 and went on to achieve much success, most notably winning the Queen of the Ring tournament on SmackDown in 2024. Her unwavering determination and strong presence have made her a true success on the main roster.
Awards and nominations
- People’s Choice Awards nomination (2018): Nia Jax was nominated alongside John Cena and Nikki Bella at the 2018 People’s Choice Awards. However, the specific category in which she was nominated is still unknown.
Social media.
- Instagram Name: @linafanene
- Facebook Name: Nia Jax
- Twitter Username: @LinaFanene
Personal life
Nia Jax has had quite a few relationships in the wrestling industry. Her first known relationship was with former NXT superstar Josh Woods, who had a brief stint with WWE from 2014 to 2016. After their split, Nia Jax began dating WWE Superstar Luke Gallows, also known as Andrew William Hankinson.
However, their relationship did not last long and they eventually broke up. Despite these relationships, Nia Jax remained focused on her successful career in the ring.
Although there has been much speculation about a romantic relationship between Nia Jax and Mike Rome, neither side has officially confirmed it.
However, fans have noticed signs of a potential relationship through social media posts and interactions. Whether they are just friends or more is up to the individual to decide based on the evidence available.
Net worth
Nia Jax is an Australian-American professional wrestler. She has achieved fame and success in the wrestling world, leading to an estimated net worth of between $400,000 and $2 million.
Her impressive career and earnings prove her talent and hard work in the industry.
