Nikki Garcia Says Great Wrestling Promos Need to Get Personal

Nikki Garcia knows how to throw a punch—and just as importantly, how to throw a verbal jab that hits just as hard.

During her interview with E! News, the WWE Hall of Famer was asked what makes her so good on the mic. Known for fiery promos and real tension in her rivalries, Nikki didn’t hold back in breaking down the secret to killer trash talk in wrestling. The host brought it up mid-conversation:

“We love seeing you deliver some beatdowns in the ring, but you also can do some beatdowns on the mic. What is the secret to great trash talk?”

Nikki responded with a grin and dropped the real reason her promos hit deep:

“You gotta make it personal. I feel bad, but it’s like those are some of the greatest promos. And I mean, there’s been a few lines said about me the past few weeks, and I’m like, ‘Ouch. Okay, cool.’ But you know what? Those make great stories and they get the reaction like you two just did, right?”

The moment was raw and honest, and it shows Nikki is still willing to lean into emotional realism even in today’s new era of WWE. She knows that scripted lines are fine—but when it’s real, fans feel it.

Nikki’s return to the ring already sent shockwaves through the division, but it’s her words that might be doing just as much damage. And if those “ouch” lines from others keep coming? She’s clearly more than ready to dish it right back.

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