The extended absence of Nia Jax from WWE programming has left fans wondering what’s keeping the imposing superstar away from the action. While speculation has ranged from creative decisions to potential backstage issues, the truth is much more straightforward – medical clearance remains the roadblock preventing her return to the squared circle.
During a recent Q&A session at Backstage Pass, a representative from WrestleVotes shed light on the situation:
Nia Jax was not cleared. She was supposed to be cleared about two weeks ago. I don’t know if that happened. Obviously, she hasn’t been on TV. I don’t know if it was due to an injury or something else, but I do know that internally she was not cleared to compete, and that’s why she hasn’t been on TV.
According to this insider information, Jax was expected to receive medical clearance around March 22, but updates have been noticeably absent.
What makes this situation particularly interesting is that reports indicate Jax has been physically active in her training regimen despite not being cleared for in-ring competition. This suggests whatever medical concern exists may be specific to the demands of professional wrestling rather than limiting her overall physical capabilities, raising questions about the exact nature of what’s keeping her sidelined.
The longer this medical clearance situation drags on, the more challenging Jax’s eventual return path becomes. With WWE constantly evolving storylines and the women’s division moving forward with new feuds and championship pictures, each passing week potentially complicates her reintegration into meaningful programming. When she does finally receive that crucial medical green light, the creative team will need to craft something significant to make her return feel impactful after such a prolonged absence.
