Iconic WWE Superstar Nia Jax and sensational newcomer Lash Legend are the current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, and while these “Irresistible Forces” should be considered underdogs as they defend their belts against three top teams at WrestleMania 42 – it could be foolish to bet against them in Sin City. These strong women have spoken M&F Hers to share how their different paths have converged to build an unstoppable perspective.
“I think we’re a seamless fit,” says Nia Jax (real name: Savelina Fanene) as the two sit down to chat before chaos inevitably ensues at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. “I get the cheat code,” adds Lash Legend, aware of the incredible career her tag team partner has already carved out for herself. Of course, Jax’s hard-earned accomplishment includes two WWE World Titles, and it obviously has the golden touch because this relatively new team has already captured the tag-team championship. This particular reign marks Jax’s third run with the tag titles for those keeping count. But beyond her successes in the ring, Jax also made a brave change with her own fitness journey, and fans were seriously inspired by her body transformation, celebrating the fact that Nia Jax was able to lose weight while still destroying her opponents in the ring.
Nia Jax’s Body Transformation: How She Lost Weight Without Losing Strength
While cutting her calorie intake sounds simple in practice, it’s not always easy to achieve when you’re hustling from city to city trying to recover from the wear and tear of the squared circle. “I fast,” Jax shares with M&F Hers, just one of her methods for changing her routine. For many, limiting the eating window helps avoid those regrettable late-night snacks, a common pitfall for traveling wrestlers. Jax also says she’s leaning more towards carbs than protein this season in order to make those calories count when it comes to muscle recovery and maintenance. “I eat more of a carnivore diet,” explains the famous wrestler. “And I upped my weightlifting a lot.”
Indeed, in 2026, Nia Jax is in her best competitive shape ever. But her positive decision about fitness was only possible because of a change in mindset,” she explains. “It’s a beautiful thing, because I feel like before, my mind wasn’t right and (now I’m going to) have good people around me, to get my mind right, to listen to my body. And now, it just flows.”
Lash Legend’s goes from NCAA record holder to WWE champion
Jax’s partner, Lash Legend (real name: Anriel Howard) is a basketball standout who was the first player in Texas A&M history to grab over 1,000 career rebounds with the team, hitting 1,002 to be exact. He also set an NCAA Tournament record with 27 rebounds in an NCAA Tournament game in 2016. Both of these Force Ones make an imposing presence at 6 feet tall, so the Legend is certainly no weak link on this team. “Of course I want the young, strong, record-setting athlete by his side,” jokes Jax.
While the Lash legend lacks the professional wrestling experience of her iconic tag-team partner, she was able to motivate Nia Jax thanks to her status as an elite athlete. “I’ve been so happy on this team, it feels like life has been so much easier and I can have this time to focus on my fitness,” Jax tells M&F. And, the respect is clearly mutual in this dominant tag team, who won the titles on the February 27 edition of SmackDown by defeating Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. “I feel like Nia is so grounded. When you have that good, solid foundation, it helps in all areas of your life,” confirms Legend. “I think we help each other, I mean it really helps me,” adds the exciting newcomer, who is no doubt benefiting from Nia Jax’s experiences in the WWE ring. For her part, Jax says the new partner is an inspiration. “He motivates me,” he tells M&F Hers, while touting Legend’s prowess. “It keeps me young.”
Because mindset is the real key to losing fat and maintaining muscle
Hitting the Irresistible Forces for a gym trip we should all put on a headlock, Nia Jax goes first. “I really think it all comes back to how you are upstairs,” says the WWE Superstar. “If you’re not good mentally, it really translates to your body, because your body listens to what you think and say about yourself. That’s my advice, is to get your mind right.”
Keeping it real, Lash Legend says she likes to look to the Earth, rather than artificial foods or gimmicks, for sustainable profits. “I think we’re both advocates of that,” says the fit woman. “Everything we need to stay in shape is already here.”
The Irresistible Forces will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship in a Fatal Fourway match against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria and The Bella Twins.
WrestleMania 42 will be broadcast live on ESPN on April 18 and 19, 2026, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Netflix UK & Ireland subscribers can watch WrestleMania 42, Raw, SmackDown, NXT and all WWE Premium Live events as part of their subscription.
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