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Malaysian pro wrestler Nor 'Phoenix' Diana has been invited to a WWE tryout in Orlando, the US
Sharing the news on Instagram, , she described the moment as the culmination of a decade-long journey built on discipline, trust, and persistence.
Nor Diana's invitation didn't come out of nowhere; it's the result of years spent refining her craft and fully committing to the world of professional wrestling.
In her post, she expressed gratitude to the people and places that shaped her journey
This included her coach, Ayez Shaukat Fonseka, who provided her with world-class training at APAC Wrestling, and the international exposure she gained at LODESTONE, a pro wrestling passion project founded by WWE star Bayley.
Nor Diana made headlines recently as a potential prospect for WWE's developmental programmes, even meeting John Cena during a training session.
She has also been featured on Forbes '30 Under 30 Asia' list and on Instagram!
Being invited to a WWE tryout means that Nor Diana is a promising prospect in the independent wrestling scene
She has been praised by global stars in the industry for her ability, work ethic, and potential to compete at the highest level.
"I trust the work I've put in and the process that got me here," she shared.
She also made it clear that she's approaching the tryout with one goal in mind: to earn her spot after the years of training.
Besides the opportunity to step onto the world's largest wrestling platform, Nor Diana's post also gained support from past and present WWE superstars
Among them were current WWE stars Bayley, Chelsea Green, and Roxanne Perez.
She also received support from former WWE star Shane Helms, more popularly known as 'The Hurricane'.
For Nor Diana, this opportunity is bigger than herself; it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that carries the hopes of the local wrestling scene, which rarely receives global attention.
