WWE: Zaria on Her One-Year Anniversary of WWE NXT Debut, AJ Styles On Not Knowing If He Would’ve Even Been In WWE If It Wasn’t for His Time in Japan, Shinsuke Nakamura on Wrestling Career Future, Hiroshi Tanahashi Shoutout, & World Title Goal

Zaria Comments on Her One-Year Anniversary of Her WWE NXT Debut

Zaria recently reflected on Twitter about Wednesday being the one year anniversary of her official debut in WWE and her thoughts about her upcoming match against Blake Monroe for the NXT Women’s North American Championship at NXT Halloween Havoc 2025.

“1 Year ago today I debuted in WWE. It’s gone by so quickly that it all feels like a dream. I’ve accomplished more than I thought I would in just a year. Iron Survivor, ladder match at Stand and Deliver, tag championship match at Evolution, debuting on Smackdown and now I get to have my first singles championship match at Halloween Havoc.

A championship that belongs to my partner [Sol Ruca]. Someone that has played such a big role in my growth this past year. The friendship that was so unexpected yet the bond is unbreakable. Stepping into a WWE ring for the first time at Halloween Havoc was such a definitive moment for me and now defending the NA Championship for Sol, is a definitive moment for ZaRuca. This moment means everything to me. I won’t let you down.”

1 Year ago today I debuted in WWE. It’s gone by so quickly that it all feels like a dream. I’ve accomplished more than I thought I would in just a year. Iron Survivor, ladder match at Stand and Deliver, tag championship match at Evolution, debuting on Smackdown and now I get to… pic.twitter.com/T8aHIcjzQL

— ZARIA (@ZariaWWE_) October 22, 2025

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AJ Styles Comments On Him Not Knowing If He Would’ve Even Been In WWE If It Wasn’t for His Time in Japan

WWE recently released a digital exclusive backstage video featuring AJ Styles. One of the topics discussed included Styles’ thoughts about his final time in the ring in Japan as part of WWE’s recent tour of the country and him not knowing if he would’ve even been in WWE if it wasn’t for his time in Japan during his career.

“I felt so much love here in Japan for everything that I’ve done here, I don’t know where or if I would’ve even been in WWE if it wasn’t for Japan. So just as long as they know that I appreciate them as much as they appreciate me, if not more.”

Transcript h/t: Fightful.com

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Shinsuke Nakamura Comments on Wrestling Career Future, Reason for His Hiroshi Tanahashi Shoutout, & World Title Goal

Tokyo Sports held a recent interview with Shinsuke Nakamura. One of the topics discussed included Nakamura’s thoughts about the future of his wrestling career.

“Fortunately, I haven’t had many injuries, so it’s not like I have to retire right now. But nothing lasts forever. If you ask me about the next 10 years, I have my doubts, but if you ask me about five years, maybe. You never know what tomorrow brings, so I just have to do what I can now.”

Nakamura also gave his thoughts about his shoutout to NJPW President and talent Hiroshi Tanahashi at a recent WWE house show in Japan.

“On the first day, I did what I needed to do and said what I needed to say. On the second day, I’m glad I could support AJ’s special feelings as a friend and a rival. (AJ) isn’t retiring today or tomorrow, though.”

Nakamura also gave his thoughts about him still having the goal of becoming a WWE World Heavyweight Champion for his WWE career.

“I believe in it, so I keep going. That’s the World Heavyweight Championship. I just want to win that.  I think that’s the one thing that Japanese wrestlers, especially men, have yet to break through on this American stage. I don’t know if it’s proof, but I can’t help but wonder what would happen if I couldn’t do it. I hope I can leave some kind of path, or hope, for the next generation of Japanese and Asian wrestlers.”

Nakamura also gave his thoughts about his recent return to WWE’s SmackDown brand and being back to his original entrance theme song and presentation.

“I finally feel like I can breathe again.”