Maxxine Dupri Admits She Still Struggles With Impostor Syndrome

Winning championship gold is supposed to be the moment that proves a wrestler belongs at the top, but for Maxxine Dupri, holding the Women’s Intercontinental Championship didn’t erase her doubts — it intensified them.

During an interview with Brad Gilmore, Maxxine reflected on the emotional aftermath of capturing the title, explaining that despite the success, she still struggles to believe she truly earned that moment. The conversation began when Gilmore asked whether hearing herself described as a former Intercontinental Champion still feels real, especially after defeating Becky Lynch to win the title.

Maxxine didn’t hold back when describing how surreal the experience still feels and how that sense of disbelief hasn’t gone away even after her championship run.

“Oh, the impostor syndrome I fear will never leave my body. I cannot believe that I got to hold that beautiful title. And since I lost it, I've just been yearning to win it back. And you know, we're hustling. We're in training. We're working on it because I took my eye off of the ball. I let Naddie lose her mind and turn on me and get the best of me and I let Becky get the best of me and it's been a rough it's been a rough go, but I entered 2026 as a champion. So, I'm determined to leave 2026 as a champion.”

Her comments reveal that even after reaching the top, confidence doesn’t always come easily. Instead of celebrating the accomplishment as proof she belongs, Maxxine continues pushing forward with the goal of reclaiming the title she once held. That hunger to win it back is clearly shaping her mindset as she moves deeper into 2026.

With rivalries still lingering and unfinished business with Becky Lynch hanging over her, the road ahead could easily lead back to another championship opportunity. If that happens, her desire to silence those internal doubts could become a major driving force behind her next run.

Maxxine Dupri has already proven she can win the gold once — but now she’s focused on proving to herself that she truly belongs at that level.

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