NXT Star Jaida Parker Responds to Backlash Over Transgender Athlete Ban Post

Jaida Parker, an NXT wrestler, is at the center of controversy after liking an Instagram post advocating for a ban on transgender athletes in women’s and girls’ sports at federally funded schools. The backlash quickly spread to Twitter, where Parker decided to address the criticism head-on.

A Twitter user called out Parker by name, sharing the post and writing, “Jaida Parker. That’s the name y’all! x.com/clotheslinings…” Parker clapped back, tweeting, “If you gon check me come correct. 😂 God Bless.”

Another user asked her to clarify her stance, to which she replied, “Oh I’d love too. @clotheslinings wants to be messy & that’s fine cause ignorance is contagious but what they not gon do is come @ my name cause my opinion doesn’t align with theirs & clearly don’t know how to educate themselves on the real definition of being ‘transphobic.’ 🤷🏽‍♀️”

Parker didn’t stop there, following up with a bold statement: “It’s 2025 & an opinion really piss y’all off huh 😂 yikes.”

The Instagram post that sparked the uproar detailed the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,” which defines sex as “reproductive biology and genetics at birth” for athletic eligibility under Title IX. Fans are divided, with some defending Parker’s right to her opinion and others criticizing her perceived stance on the legislation.

As the debate continues, Parker’s unapologetic response shows she’s standing firm on her position, fueling even more discussion about the intersection of personal opinions and public personas in professional wrestling.