“I wasn’t their main star, the one they were actively trying to highlight. So the fact that I did what I did and got the reaction I got? That just goes to show the crowd connected with me for what I represented. I was the one-of-one, and that’s powerful.“My biggest advice is to lock in. There’s a lot of noise and distraction, and you need the focus to rise above it. One tool that helped me tremendously was Jack Canfield’s The Success Principles. I read it almost every day while in NXT and still do today.“I’ve always felt like my best is yet to come, which is why I know I’m not done yet. I’m still too athletic, talented, beautiful, and marketable to retire this young — it just doesn’t make sense.
My first appearance outside WWE, I DJed — I’d never done it before — and I sold the place out. I had everyone singing and dancing, and I didn’t even have to wrestle to have people react. That’s real power and influence. I’ve also competed in show jumping with my horse, winning multiple ribbons and championships across Florida. The sky is truly the limit for me.”
Aliyah also discussed breaking barriers as the first Arab woman to main event SmackDown, her parents’ journey from doubt to support, and the creative ways she’s channeling her energy after WWE. You can check out the complete interview at this link.
Aliyah Talks Life After WWE, Her Record-Breaking WWE Win, Advice for NXT Stars
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