
As soon as anything has been Aliyah Since he was fired from WWE In 2023 – in fact, that same year he didn't even have a fight – but She is still a fighter. It should be mentioned that at the end of 2024 already early 2025 participated in two Destiny World Wrestling events under its real name, Nhooph Al-Areebifacing Zayda Steel, a member of WWE ID.
► In Aliyah's words
We attend to His recent statements in PWMania.com:
In January 2022, you achieved the fastest victory in WWE's history with a 3.17 second count. What happened to your mind at that time? Were you expecting to make history that way?
“You know, I was never the protagonist of the division. It was not his main star, the one who tried actively. So the fact that I achieved what I did and received the reaction I obtained … that shows that the public connected with me for what it represented. I was unique, and that is powerful.
I am incredibly grateful for that moment. It was a real testimony of all the hard work that the public has seen that I have put over the years. More than the victory or the record itself, he showed that, despite the lack of triumphs, the setbacks in the stories or the position in the billboard, he could still make the public feel something real. That is not easy today, with everything feeling so similar and controlled. As my younger sister of generation Z would say: 'Everything is the same, but in different sources', words of her, not mine. But when the crowd reacts like this, it reminds me that authenticity, persistence and being oneself without apologies can resonate more than anything else.”
You also made history as the first Arab woman at a main event of SmackDown. How does it feel to be a model to follow for Arab Fans and the Middle East worldwide?
“Making history as the first Arab woman in WWE is incredibly powerful for me. Growing, I loved watching television and going to the movies, but I always noticed how rare the representation of the Arabs was. I always wanted to know why, even being a girl. Today, emerging fighters of similar origins tell me that they got involved in this sport because they saw me do it and knew it was possible. That is incredibly significant; If I can inspire others and help them in the same way that the superstars of the past inspired me, I know that I have done my job well. ”
You have shared that your parents initially disapproved of your wrestling aspirations, but eventually became your greatest supporters. How did your determination and identity mold that?
“My parents were worried at first because they knew how our culture and ethnicity are often represented on television and how they treat us. They were afraid for me and always asked: 'Ok, but where is this going?' But once I signed with WWE, they really were glad for me. My dad was especially proud because his family has been of generational jockeys that run throughout the Middle East. For him, he meant that I continued the tradition of being a large -scale athlete, showing the world what he could do.”
You were in NXT six years before getting a place in the main roster. What advice would you give to those who fight in development, or anyone chasing a great dream against all prognosis?
“My biggest advice is to focus. There is a lot of noise and distraction, and you need concentration to overcome it. A tool that helped me a lot was The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. I read it almost every day while I was in NXT and I still read it today. In a world full of distractions, it gave me a structure to keep me focused and disciplined, and I recommend it to anyone who pursues a great dream. ”
After your release in September 2023, you have suggested that 'you have not yet ended'. What follows for you in wrestling or beyond, and how do you channel that transition creatively?
“I always feel that the best is yet to come, so I know that I have not finished. I remain too athletic, talented, beautiful and marketable to retire so young; It simply makes no sense or feels good. Especially when I feel that they are pushing me / heading towards addresses that do not align with my goals.
Now, I do my best to keep myself faithful. If I need to pivot strategically and give a little, I am more than arranged. This path has also shown me that I can succeed in other areas and still connect with the public. In my first appearance out of wwe, I was DJ – I had never done it before – and I filled the place. I had everyone standing singing and dancing, and I didn't even fight for people to appear or react. (And coming from someone who was not in the focus, he was not part of the great stories and had more defeats than victories … does not say that much?) That is real power and influence. TI have also competed in equestrian Salto with my horse, winning multiple tapes and championships in the main Florida shows. The sky is truly the limit to me. “