Tuesday 15 August 2017 15:52, UK
Nia Jax insists WWE is an inclusive place to work despite being the only plus size woman on the RAW roster.
The superstar has backed the company's 'Women's Evolution' drive to get the division taken more seriously and is adamant a competitor's size and weight is no longer an issue.
"I feel I can embrace my body and person in the ring," Jax told Sky Sports. "Being bigger and curvier gives fans something to emulate. I'm not size one or two and yet I can be an athlete."
"Women have always had the talent but can now be portrayed in different ways. I'm excited to be a part of that."
Jax has gained a lot of plaudits for being honest about body image issues that has affected her over the years and the 33-year old hopes she can help others.
She said: "I get emotional about this. I have a niece and hope she doesn't have to deal with these problems when she's older, especially with social media. Confidence is so inspirational"
Jax is actually part of wrestling royalty with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson one of her cousins and Roman Reigns an extended family member.
That Samoan heritage has been used heavily in the men's WWE storylines but Jax doesn't want to rely on the family name, not even The Rock's.
"I'm enjoying making my own name, creating havoc in the division, kicking butt and creating my own path," she said.
"But I'm proud my legacy and would sure enjoy getting in the ring with Dwayne and kicking his butt!"
Jax remains close to her cousin, despite a life on the road in WWE, and insists the Hollywood star has offered vital support throughout her career.
"He really is disgustingly nice," she said. "I look up to him so much, he's a real mentor.
"I know I can always hit up Dwayne no matter where he is. I always love and miss him. It doesn't matter how busy he is he always makes time to send messages and we share in each others' good times."
Jax hopes to get a big match at SummerSlam, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the early hours of August 21.
She hasn't given up hopes of a title shot in the not so distant future and has her sights set on making history in the Women's Division.
"I'd love to take the title from my best friend Alexa Bliss sometime soon," she added.
"Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks set the tone for women at pay-per-views but I want to take part in a women's Elimination Chamber, a Royal Rumble for the girls too but I won't get too far ahead of myself."
