Quotes from Nia Jax

Once I realized, when I became a plus-size model, that there were more women like me, my confidence immediately shot through the roof.

I've always been a part-time model since I graduated from high school. I was hired by one of the major agencies, Wilhelmina in New York, so I modeled there and played basketball during the school season.

I have never been one to show off too much skin, and it's not just because I'm a larger woman.

On 'Raw,' I'm the big mean girl who goes and beats everybody up; on 'Total Divas,' they will see a softer, vulnerable side of me that definitely isn't seen on 'Raw.'

Women are coming into their own and breaking down so many boundaries.

I would love to get in the ring with Bull Nakano. I would be so excited.

I've been bullied because of the way I've looked growing up.

I wouldn't get asked to dances because I wasn't as petite and cute as the other girls.

Oh there's so many, but the one that I would love to see, that I would love to go up against, is Beth Phoenix. I would love for her to return. It would be something for me, kind of like a a childhood thing, growing up seeing her being such a dominant woman. I would love for her to show up and be in the ring with her.

Roman Reigns is this larger-than-life Superman character, but the true Joe, Joe Anoa'I, is a very shy, humble guy, and he's super giving and loving.

I have been incredibly blessed with a mother who supports me 100 percent - she sees nothing but perfection in her daughter.

I had actually had an injury that happened to me personally on a flight - an overhead bag fell directly on top of my head while I was on a plane. I was out of it; I was completely out of it.

Ultimately, I want to convey an image of a beautiful, strong, and confident woman.

Obviously, Ronda Rousey and Alexa Bliss, I want to see how that one goes. I'm curious to see how Alexa is going to get out of that one.

Byron Saxton is creepy. He has a relationship between me and him going on in his head. I'm not included in this personally - like, I am, but I'm not. He has a weird fetish with my feet: he loves to call me different kinds of names, like 'Samoan Sweetcake' and 'Twinkle Toes.' It goes on from there.

I'm inspired to post a lot of positive messages on my social media because, growing up, I felt as though I needed somebody that looked like me in the limelight or in entertainment to promote being different and promote accepting your differences.

If others think I am good with myself, they will, in turn, feel good about themselves.

My first name during my first match was 'Lena.' I was still Lena then, just because we hadn't gotten a name yet.

I have a positive outlook, but when you're out in the public eye, you wonder how people see you.

Somebody we never talk about is Stephanie McMahon. She is such a huge power influence in our company. She is always pushing us to go the limit, and she doesn't take much credit for what she's done.

I'd love to work with Charlotte Flair; she's the best athlete in our company.

That's something I've dealt with my whole life, people making fun of me and my size. Everything from having a huge forehead to the size of my feet, and not being able to wear the same size shoes as my friends, definitely.

I guess I'm not too crazy on the road. I'm really like a freak - I always have to be driving.

I really take pride in doing my own make-up all the time, which takes me about 40 minutes, and my hair takes another 15 to 20 minutes. Putting on my gear is probably another 15 minutes, so all in all, I don't think an hour and a half is too bad!