Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso has just released a new report revealing the reason for Nia Jax’s recent WWE leave of absence.
You can read the full report HERE. You can find an excerpt below:
The reason behind Nia Jax’s much-discussed “leave of absence” has been uncovered, as Sports Illustrated learned that Jax balked at the idea of losing clean to Sasha Banks at TLC. She called her cousin, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to ask for his advice, and Johnson encouraged her to walk away if she was unhappy.
Related: Nia Jax Granted Leave Of Absence By WWE
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Professional Wrestler's Sami Zayne and Nia Jax attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayne, Evander Holyfield, Nia Jax and Chris Mosier attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayne, Evander Holyfield, Nia Jax and Chris Mosier attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax and Sami Zayn present the Courageous Use of Sport award, presented by WWE to Hajar Abulfazl during the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax and Sami Zayn present the Courageous Use of Sport award, presented by WWE to Hajar Abulfazl during the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax and Sami Zayn present the Courageous Use of Sport award, presented by WWE during the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax presents Courageous Use of Sport award, presented by WWE during the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax and Sami Zayn present the Courageous Use of Sport award, presented by WWE during the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax, Hajar Abulfazl and Sami Zayn attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax, Hajar Abulfazl and Sami Zayn attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax, Hajar Abulfazl and Sami Zayn attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax, Hajar Abulfazl and Sami Zayn attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax, Hajar Abulfazl and Sami Zayn attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax, Hajar Abulfazl and Sami Zayn attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax, Hajar Abulfazl and Sami Zayn attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayn, Nia Jax and Chris Mosierthe Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayne, Evander Holyfield, Nia Jax and Chris Mosier attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayn, Nia Jax and Chris Mosierthe Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayn and Nia Jax talk at the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayn and Nia Jax talk at the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Nia Jax and Chris Mosier attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayne, Evander Holyfield, Nia Jax and Chris Mosier attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayne, Evander Holyfield, Nia Jax and Chris Mosier attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayne, Nia Jax; Chris Mosier and Evander Holyfield attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
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Nia Jax & Sami Zayn
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Sami Zayne, Evander Holyfield, Nia Jax and Chris Mosier attend the Beyond Sport Global Awards on July 26, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
