Zaria shares plans to elevate women's competition in WWE NXT
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
WWE NXT North American Champion Zaria discussed her approach to title defenses on 'Busted Open After Dark' following her recent victory over Wren Sinclair. Zaria retained her title after a distraction from a backstage brawl helped her execute an F5 for the win. She criticized previous champions for not requiring challengers to earn title shots, suggesting a need for tournaments and more rigorous attempts to contest the championship. Zaria emphasized her belief that women should work harder for opportunities and aims to raise the standard within the division.
- •Zaria retained her title against Wren Sinclair last week.
- •The victory was aided by an external distraction during the match.
- •Zaria called for tournaments to determine title challengers.
- •She expressed the need for higher standards among contenders in the women's division.
- 3:06 PMWrestling Inc — WWE NXT's Zaria Explains How She Plans To Stand Out As Women's North American Champ
"WWE NXT North American Champion, Zaria believes women should have to work harder to earn title shots against her.
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