Malaysian professional wrestler Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana is breaking the history dome again. She’s set to become the first hijab-wearing woman from the country to debut in the United States’ WWE ring.
Alas, Nor Diana now has the chance to flex her talents as she is scheduled to participate in a WWE tryout session in Orlando, Florida.
Guess she’s not alone on this journey. The former IMPACT/TNA star Bhupinder Gujjar will also be making his mark at the same tryout. The best of luck, warriors!
Spilling her excitement on Facebook, Nor “Phoenix” Diana, whose real name is Syaradeeba Khamarulzaman, wrote:
Fact Check: The Story of Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana
Fun fact for you, Nor Diana, 26, previously joined Bayley’s “Lodestone” camp designed specifically for female wrestlers in the independent circuit.
Here’s a peek into the journey of this rising phoenix:
- The Phoenix fell in love with wrestling at 14 after watching a famous U.S. wrestling show with her siblings.
- With nine years of wrestling under her belt, she’s no stranger to the ring. Beware, she might strike back if you strike her nerves.
- She once went head-to-head with Mercedes Moné at a House of Glory event, where she passed on the APAC Women’s Championship to the AEW star.
The name “Phoenix” fits her perfectly, a woman with a fearless soul who never lets anything break her.
Every step she takes forward is a statement, making sure the world remembers her name. This is Malaysia’s Phoenix, the unstoppable and brave Nor Diana Khamarulzaman.