While Arianna Grace was recovering from an injury, she took part in the 2023 Miss Universe Canada pageant where she finished in the top 20.
Speaking on a recent edition of Taylor Wilde’s “Wilde On” podcast, the WWE NXT Superstar revealed why she made the decision to compete in the pageant. She said,
“I was like ‘I need something. I need something for me. I need to distract myself’ [during her recovery]. Actually, Miss Universe Canada had always been a dream of mine. In high school, they nominated me for ‘most likely to be Miss Universe.’ So it’s kind of one of those weird full-circle things.”
She continued, “Obviously I didn’t win, but I got pretty close … It’s actually crazy, when I started at the [WWE] PC, I don’t know what happened, if it was stress or all the bumping because it’s a lot of grueling work, but I put on at least maybe 20 pounds. Then after the injury, I was like, ‘It seems as though I gained some pounds, let’s use this pageant as motivation to get myself into great shape for when I come back.’ It also gave me a distraction, so it benefited me in different ways.”
Grace made her return to WWE NXT back in September. She was also a part of the NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament.
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Arianna Grace, a WWE NXT Superstar, recently revealed that she participated in the 2023 Miss Universe Canada pageant while she was recovering from an injury. Although she didn’t win, she finished in the top 20 and shared her reasons for competing in the pageant.
During an interview on Taylor Wilde’s “Wilde On” podcast, Grace explained that she needed something to distract herself during her recovery. She said, “I was like ‘I need something. I need something for me. I need to distract myself’ [during her recovery]. Actually, Miss Universe Canada had always been a dream of mine. In high school, they nominated me for ‘most likely to be Miss Universe.’ So it’s kind of one of those weird full-circle things.”
Grace also mentioned that the pageant served as motivation for her to get back into great shape for her return to WWE NXT. She admitted that she had gained some weight during her time at the WWE Performance Center and wanted to use the pageant as an opportunity to get herself into better physical condition. She added, “It also gave me a distraction, so it benefited me in different ways.”
After her recovery, Arianna Grace made her return to WWE NXT in September. She also participated in the NXT Women’s Breakout Tournament, showcasing her skills and talent in the wrestling ring.
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Arianna Grace’s decision to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant while recovering from an injury demonstrates her determination and drive to pursue her dreams outside of wrestling. It also highlights the importance of finding distractions and motivations during challenging times.