Insight with Chris Van Vliet Nia Jax On Dominating WWE, Punching Becky Lynch, "My Hole", Men's Royal Rumble, The Rock
Feb 3, 2026
Nia Jax, powerhouse WWE star and member of the Anoaʻi wrestling family, talks career highs and reinvention. She revisits viral moments like yelling "My hole" and punching Becky Lynch. She describes returning stronger, a surprise in the men’s Royal Rumble, near-death car crash survival, and finding new purpose and leadership in the locker room.
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Samoan Family Ties To The Rock
- Nia explains she is related to The Rock through Peter Maivia, making her part of the Samoan wrestling family tree.
- She claims being the first Australian women's champion jokingly since she was born in Sydney.
Stink Face Went Viral From A Live-Event Prank
- The "stink face" with Rhea Ripley began as Nia's idea at a live event and became a viral moment when fans filmed it.
- Nia admits she didn't expect the viral spread because earlier generations lacked social media ubiquity.
"My Hole" Became A Viral Catchphrase
- The "My Hole" line came spontaneously during a table match rehearsal as a joke about a risky apron leg drop.
- The line trended instantly during COVID-era tapings and WWE even mocked up merch before it was stopped.