Sexyy Red Turned Down WWE’s Offer to Become a Full-Time Wrestler

Rapper Sexyy Red has made a name for herself in WWE’s NXT brand, making several high-profile appearances over the past year. She first appeared in May 2024 to present the NXT Women’s North American Championship, later returning as the host of NXT Battleground.

Sexyy Red Was Offered WWE Training but Declined

It turns out her WWE involvement could have been more than just cameo appearances. In a recent interview with Dazed Digital, Sexyy Red revealed that WWE offered to train her as a professional wrestler, potentially leading to a full-time role in the company. However, she ultimately declined the opportunity due to time constraints.

Sexyy Red Compares Wrestling to Rapping

During the interview, Sexyy Red drew a connection between professional wrestling and the rap industry, stating:

“Rapping and wrestling are pretty much the same. It’s not quite acting, but it’s kind of acting too, right? Because when we go home and take off all our jewels and gold and remove the costumes we wear, we then have to go right back to reality with our families.”

Booker T’s Viral Reaction to Sexyy Red in WWE

While fans may have enjoyed her NXT appearances, longtime WWE commentator Booker T wasn’t exactly thrilled. His on-air reaction to Sexyy Red’s involvement in NXT became a viral moment, making it clear that her presence in WWE stirred up mixed emotions.

For now, it looks like Sexyy Red is sticking to her rap career, but given her growing connection with WWE, it wouldn’t be surprising to see her make more special appearances in the future.