Xia Brookside expresses desire to be 'female Dolph Ziggler
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

TNA Knockouts World Champion Xia Brookside spoke on 'Busted Open' about her childhood aspiration to become the 'female Dolph Ziggler'. She reflected on a recent graphic featuring her alongside Nic Nemeth, expressing excitement that her vision has come to fruition as she now holds the Knockouts Championship. Brookside successfully defended her title against Gabby Forza on a recent episode of iMPACT, after a distraction involving Indi Hartwell. Tonight, both Brookside and Nemeth are set to defend their titles on iMPACT, airing at 9/8c.
- •Xia Brookside won the TNA Knockouts World Championship at Slammiversary.
- •Brookside defended her title successfully at Lockdown and on iMPACT last week.
- •She aims to portray a style similar to Dolph Ziggler.
- •A title defense for both Brookside and Nic Nemeth is scheduled for tonight.
- •The graphic featuring Brookside and Nemeth illustrates her career progress.
- 6:43 PMWrestling Inc — TNA KO Champ Xia Brookside Said She Grew Up Wanting To Be 'Female Dolph Ziggler'
"TNA Knockouts World Champion Xia Brookside reflected being on a graphic with Nic Nemeth and how she wanted to be the "female Dolph Ziggler".
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