Aja Smith Comments On Reffing Her Boyfriend Leon Ruff’s NXT Match
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Serendipity struck NXT last night as Aja Smith officiated a match in which someone special took part in.
Smith, who happens to be WWE’s first full-time female African-American referee, was the woman in stripes for Karrion Kross’ in-ring NXT debut and the opponent he faced in Leon Ruff happens to be Smith’s boyfriend.
“If you would have told me a year ago I’d be a referee, let alone referee my boyfriend’s match on TV, I woulda neverrrr believed it! Life is so cool. @LeonRuffsxe you’re always a winner to me,” Smith Tweeted out.
If you would have told me a year ago I’d be a referee, let alone referee my boyfriend’s match on TV, I woulda neverrrr believed it! Life is so cool. @LeonRuffsxe you’re always a winner to me. 💜✨ #NXT pic.twitter.com/NXTANbp7Rh
— Aja Smith (@RefAjaWWE) May 7, 2020
Your interaction with Kross after the match last night was perfect! 👍 pic.twitter.com/CRLffetMSd
— Pro Wrestling Gifs (@prowrestle_gifs) May 7, 2020
Ruff felt the “tick tock” of terror as Kross made sure time ran out for his first opponent under the black and gold brand.