Steve Carrier on December 23, 2025
Maxxine Dupri’s WWE Intercontinental Championship win at Madison Square Garden wasn’t capped off with flashy selfies or over-the-top celebrations — it was marked by a quiet but meaningful backstage moment shared with some of the most respected names in the women’s locker room.
After making history with her title victory, Maxxine revealed that her real celebration happened long after the cameras stopped rolling, once she finally made it back through the curtain. Exhausted from media duties and RAW recap obligations, she found Bayley, Roxanne Perez, AJ Lee, and Rhea Ripley waiting for her in the locker room. She explained that the moment (via Unlikely} meant more to her than anything public-facing.
“I had the best moment when I got back to the locker room with Bayley, Roxanne, AJ Lee, and Rhea,” Maxxine said. “They were all in there waiting for me, like so late. Seriously, it was so late because I had to go straight to media and RAW recap.”
The group didn’t go big — they went personal. A quick tequila toast inside Madison Square Garden became the defining celebration of the night.
“And we may have done a little sip of tequila and took in this moment in Madison Square Garden,” she continued. “And I felt so blessed to have them in that locker room with me. That was the best celebration I needed.”
While fans later saw Maxxine hit the gym with her championship in tow, she made it clear that wasn’t about showmanship. The focus was always on staying ready for what came next.
“I’m not really here to celebrate. I got to keep working to hang on to this,” she said. “But then it was time to lock back in because I had to be ready for Monday night versus Ivy Nile, which I was.”
With potential challengers lining up and expectations rising fast, Maxxine says she doesn’t have time to slow down — even after a career-defining moment.
“I’ve got to be ready for whoever’s next,” she added. “So sadly, I don’t have time to be showering and taking selfies, okay? I need to be in the gym hitting leg day.”
For Maxxine Dupri, the Intercontinental Championship isn’t about spectacle — it’s about responsibility, respect, and earning the trust of the women who helped shape her journey.
What do you think says more about a champion — the public celebration or the private locker room moment? Let us know your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
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December 23, 2025 2:59 pm
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