Aliyah Says She’s ‘Not Done Yet’ After WWE, Gives Advice To NXT Talent

Aliyah says that she’s not done with her career after WWE and gave her advice for NXT talent. The WWE alumna spoke with PWMania for a recent interview and a couple of highlights are below:

On her advice for NXT stars in developmental: “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. Being in developmental for six years isn’t easy — it can test your confidence, your patience, and even your love for the business. But it taught me discipline and gave me the tools I needed to make it through. For anyone chasing a big dream against the odds, staying disciplined and finding ways to keep yourself motivated is everything.”

On her life after WWE: “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.”