Naomi ponders a potential return to WWE NXT.
Last month, Naomi and Bianca Belair returned to WWE NXT television to defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships against Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend. For Belair, it marked her first NXT match since October 2024. For Naomi, it was her first time wrestling in an NXT ring in 12 years. During a recent appearance on Casual Conversations With The Classic, Naomi addressed the possibilities that could come through an extended NXT run.
“I would love to face or work with anybody down in NXT, especially being an original NXT girl, season 3,” Naomi said. “A lot of people don’t even remember that or forgot about that, but I would love to have a run in NXT because I should have won the first NXT and I didn’t. I got a little chip on my shoulder about that.
“I think Lola [Vice] is a great heel, she is just nasty with it. They’re super talented. Lash and Jakara, of course. I love Shotzi’s group, Chemical X. It’s a super cool name. They got a super cool look, aesthetic. They just all flow well together. I can’t wait to see how they continue to grow together. It’s just so much talent down there. The list goes on and on.”
According to Naomi, that list of prospective opponents also includes former NXT Women’s North American Champion Kelani Jordan, whom she described as “super sweet.” “I think she genuinely connects with the fans and she’s extremely [athletic],” Naomi added.
As for the aforementioned chip on her shoulder, Naomi pointed out her accolade for being the first ever FCW Divas Champion. This title win, however, did not translate to a win in her run in the original NXT competition series nor a reign as NXT Women’s Champion.
“I should have won NXT and I should have been the first Women’s Champion, so that’s on my to-do list,” Naomi said.
