Meet Wrestling’s First Hijab-Wearing Competitor

Nor “Phoenix” Diana might be small in stature, but she dominates in the ring. The world’s first hijab-wearing pro wrestler, she is also the first female to hold a Malaysia Pro Wrestling championship. She has been criticized by those who say women shouldn’t pursue sports like wrestling, but Nor tunes them out. She has the support of her fans, and she is proud to inspire other girls who wear hijabs to fight their way into the ring. The more girls in wrestling, the better. This young pioneer welcomes the competition.
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[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Not gonna lie, she actually looks adept at WWE-style wrestling

[@КГБКолДжорджКостанца]

Agreed, like even the look of motivation

[@bravoalley228]

What is WWE style wrestling?

[@isaiahd5396]

You mean acting?

[@Hygix_]

@@isaiahd5396 lol

[@imanf3882]

She’s a professional wrestler.

[@dashrubberbear]

It doesn't matter if it's show or not. This shit is hard, it requires training and skills. Everybody saying it's easy can stfu. This girl rocks!

[@kerianpearson9796]

No one says Hollywood stuntmen are untalented, why should a pro-wrestler be any different?

[@dillzman]

"....There's no excuse for me to not pursue what I'm passionate about." Passion is what turns you from "the first hijab-wearing competitor" to just "a great wrestler."

[@picupiee161]

agree

[@AboveVenus1]

Stfu ichigo

[@bravoalley228]

@@AboveVenus1 What did they say?

[@AboveVenus1]

Bravo Alley nun dw

[@TsoiIzAlive]

That German Supplex was SOLID

[@Juwling]

Haaha

[@akif2476]

Proud to be Malaysian

[@manusiabiasa1174]

bnde mcm ni xusah dbnga2

[@lensalmon3795]

👍🏻

[@hellolala]

I cannot even thumb wrestle 🤪

[@gopro_bro]

Me too! But I'm trying my best to defeat my friend.

[@danielcamacho3096]

I made my mind up before watching this that I would not approve of her, but after watching this, it moved me and now I'm extremely happy for her! Continue pushing!

[@AuskaDezjArdamaath]

She looks so meek in everyday life but when she gets into the ring, she goes fierce!

[@wowb1965]

1:48 get rekt bro

[@hazeeqrazak]

That's called headscissors armbar

[@wowb1965]

random person person. Thank you

[@FiqFake157]

U mean sis?

[@fodee4313]

@@FiqFake157 no, he is saying rekt to the guy that got hurt there

[@enderwiggins8248]

I know nothing about pro wrestling, but I have mad respect for this woman

[@kaen_tqk3918]

This is what I call equality.

[@walterd7331]

Lot of respect for her abilities and skill! Very cool.

[@icebearr7631]

Wow, people like this makes me wanna go out to the world and chase my truuee dream 😘

[@TsoiIzAlive]

ice bearr what is it

[@icebearr7631]

@@TsoiIzAlive it's a secret between me and myself 😂

[@ambycakes]

Ice bear can do anything!

[@icebearr7631]

@Cha cha real smooth yes 🤣

[@icebearr7631]

@braddo pitto "What people say about you is a reflection of them, not you."

[@youtubeuser6250]

Why the heck are people disliking this???

[@stover14]

Because this is a weird video? Who cares that shes wearing a piece of cloth on her head? There's literally nothing interesting about this.

[@chuiechuie]

@@stover14 mate what an ignorant comment that is removed from the real world. She's defying expectations based on her background and religion, not yours.

[@grayhairpakcik6327]

rain clover hahahahaha...you are correct buddy! But she knows better how to secure her hijab on her own head.

[@bravoalley228]

@rain clover do you wrestle and or wear a hijab? 🤔

[@iq_bal6624]

KEEP IT UP GIRL!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!! *CONQUER THE STAGE!!!!*

[@kairinase]

Finally, a story from Malaysia! Proud to have her as a fellow citizen.

[@b_az1740]

Wow..she is amazing

[@nelsongaskell4061]

B_Az 17 she is a pretty good wrestler

[@Imrankhan-bu5ut]

I am really happy that she followed her dreams ☺️💐

[@MegaSolidG3K]

Saw her match on PWR's KZbin channel last week. She faced Crystal, and it was solid. Her Northern Lights Suplex is dope - such a good bridge.

[@arfn1973]

Not even suprised. She from Muslim-majority country.

[@diamondbrony8550]

Soo???????? is that a problem

[@arfn1973]

@@diamondbrony8550 No.

[@diamondbrony8550]

good

[@shh11111]

@@diamondbrony8550 i think he meant that its obvious for her to wear hijab and do stuffs, it would have been more surprising if she came from place like usa, where hijab is not that common and muslims too, so you see muslims at top very less number of times.

[@khal3121]

Not surprised coming from you

[@TwistedNsanity]

She got moves!

[@andiharlem]

Malaysia finally has a hero!!

[@tenebrosforsetti.7998]

GOD BLESS NOR PHOENIX DIANA AND HER FAMILY FOR ALL ETERNITY AND INFINITY FOR HER EXTREMELY,IMMENSE HARDWORK,PERSEVERANCE AND SACRIFICES.

[@ry6184]

That was the most inspiring thing I’ve ever seen

[@boleyn8463]

What if those guys being easy on her? 0_0 . Keep moving forward Diana! Love from Malaysia! ♡♡

[@Moscato_Moscato]

Most of the haters couldn’t last a round with her

[@gaborfabian]

I doubt that. It's not even wrestling, just acting.

[@camelpissdrinkernabimuhamm6611]

Islamic doctrines destroyed your brain cells

[@feminico2613]

@@gaborfabian wwe is acting, these kind of wrestling isn't, but they do fake some of their punches. But the falls and trips are not and they hurt

[@ericvulgate]

people routinely pick and choose what parts of religion they want to believe.

[@bravoalley228]

What is your point here?

[@bravoalley228]

@I am simply a one hell of a galaxy! Other rules?

[@ThePhyze]

Yeah Diana!!!! Keep it up!!! Go girl! Semoga terus berjaya 😍🤩

[@КГБКолДжорджКостанца]

Hi

[@КГБКолДжорджКостанца]

Love to malaysia from Russia 🇷🇺

[@ThePhyze]

@@КГБКолДжорджКостанца yeah hi ! Have a nice day. 🙂

[@КГБКолДжорджКостанца]

@Sexy Earwax из какой ты части

[@kxfright]

Congratulations to her for pursing her dream this just shows that we have to them same ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@cyan9466]

I want to join MYPW cuz im malaysian and i want to make my family proud and i believe that i can be a champion so ppl pray for me to wrestle there ten years later ok so pls

[@idezekiel8507]

Not even me: Not even my family: Not even Humans: Not even Earth: Malaysia: we woo baa woo wiii weeee

[@Jamie-yz5hs]

When i was young 30 years ago at the age of 11, i wanted to be like Ultimate Warrior in WWF...😅😂🤣😁😎...

[@오세륜]

@1:48 i like this part..so cool hehe 😂

[@hazeeqrazak]

Headscissors armbar

[@spinachhouse]

yas queen! malaysian pride

[@mondrella627]

1:48 WOW

[@tyrranicalt-rad6164]

She should tag team with the Iron Sheik !!!

[@safiamohammed8286]

Um...WHOAAAAAAAA i am impressed and so inspired by her! Love this

[@maxhoffman8153]

This is the type of content I subscribe for🙌

[@MyLifeAsLouis]

I'm Malaysian and don't even know about this, but keep it up girl!

[@ategism]

Sorry, but what is the point of wearing hijab in the first place? Seems like just fashion gimmick, only for covering head? ._. I thought that muslim woman, wearing hijab or not, is even prohibited to touch a man's hand I'm not muslim so I got confused

[@conanworld]

I m a muslim and i m confused too

[@boleyn8463]

You're right. humans have different levels of faith. What you beliefs and practices is what you perceive. She's a grown up muslim she already know the good and bad, virtues and sins, heaven and hell. She has responsibility to God to be a good servant. However, humans aren't perfect. They do mistakes and we all need to remind each other for what we've done. 😊

[@bushidotestu1997]

God it must’ve been a pain to have the wrapping stay on during matches, good on her for making it work. Hopefully she can get some more major attention cause she looks like she does good work especially for someone of her build

[@kayefouxe6502]

She’s amazing! Yes girl! Ughhh see this is what a real woman does it’s wonderful! This is true feminism. Women need to do things like this rather than protest demanding equal rights.. you wanna be treated equally? Then do what boys do and do it just as good. Why stand around and complain about rights when you already have em?! Take advantage of life. Goood shit right here. So inspirational.

[@Geoffchuggachugchugg167]

Wont be long til she gets a wwe contract so that she can have matches in Saudi.

[@fodee4313]

Ever person that said what she's doing is easy probably can't even do a proper push-up lol

[@gotbigdreams.5257]

Malaysian proud 🖤🤙🏼

[@Rex-zs9um]

I hope she make it to a big company like wwe or aew she’s so talented and representation is very important

[@anthonycelestin3559]

Her being in the WWE would be big culturally

[@MistarZtv]

her gear is so cuutte

[@pulkinpulman2028]

Haha good job GBS on making her story

[@MungasaurusBravo69420]

If shes a face book her to lose a match were the stipulation is she has to remove the hijab, the heels would get heat and people would be sympathetic to the face

[@oskardez9074]

They got luchadors in Malaysia lol

[@mnight207]

This is so awesome!!!

[@mahrukhsiddiqui2423]

Love and respect from Pakistan

[@oa7554]

Reading all these comments gives me back a little bit of faith in Humanity. Thanks to all of you !

[@holeindanssock156]

What if I comes off in practice? Does she burn in hell or does God let it slide?

[@lightstorm1967]

Hahaha org Malaysia tidak tidur🤣🤣

[@suhailasharif8542]

I am form malaysia

[@muhdhanif9222]

Im *from* Malaysia too

[@aczals.k]

if you were this girl boyfriend dont mess with her in one punch you’re already facing god;-;

[@mahrukhsiddiqui2423]

I am watching first time your video

[@Laimeme]

Where is *Malaysia

[@hisyambanana]

The thumbnail is YUNA

[@Sanjay-zw5xr]

Keep going sis.

[@benjonesthe3rd200]

She’s the new Iron Sheik !

[@Catatonica]

1:48 am I the only person who recognizes this move from demon slayer?.

[@sus-qe5uv]

Im from malaysia

[@Overtrigger]

What the heck... Nobody told me about Malaysian Pro Wrestling!

[@uncocheech6486]

Finally something Malaysian

[@sidneyhaziq4901]

Not just her who likes wrestling because WWE. I believe there are more people are the same.

[@janemueller653]

Hijab & covering a woman’s body figure is required in Islam & so is NOT touching/wrestling with men...unless said men are brothers, uncles, grandpas, dad, father in law or husband

[@emiliobello2538]

Malaysia does the best

[@syafiqibrahim3391]

Indonesian girl ready for world stage! #Doneclaim

[@nicapunk16]

"Women cannot do extreme sports..." I mean what about the X games, the TLC matches between women and more...

[@ChillandQuill]

maybe she means in her culture or part of the world.

[@haikkalarista]

Mantap gan!

[@bendahara8284]

Amazing!

[@giigix]

Is no one going to talk about the black widow move 1:48 like black widow -amazing

[@Rikimaru_Riki]

She Will give big shock if go to WWE

[@barneyman722]

And new NXT women champion.

[@michamcv.1846]

Wrestling is acting acting like a religious Wrestler, doesnt make you religious ... like acting like something nonreligious doestn make you an atheist .... its more like the opposite i think :-)

[@myramyraUSA]

What’s the point of wearing hijab if it’s coed wrestling?

[@BraintrustDoesStuff]

Myra Myra cause Muslim women wear the hijab to cover themselves in front of men, so if she’s wrestling a guy she has to wear the hijab.

[@user-wg3fd8vv2m]

@@BraintrustDoesStuff exactly

[@myramyraUSA]

Muslim women are not supposed to touch men that are not family.

[@camelpissdrinkernabimuhamm6611]

@@BraintrustDoesStuff Umat Islam bodoh

[@ridzuand.monkey272]

@@camelpissdrinkernabimuhamm6611 ape kapir

[@mahrukhsiddiqui2423]

I want to appreciate her

[@justrk3980]

Wrestler's are athletic too.. You all try run and jump for 15 minutes and then you see how

[@ariana_208]

I’m not Muslim but I find the hijabi culture so inspiring. I love seeing these women enjoying staying modest while not letting it stop them from pursuing their goals 💗

[@M1NDCR4WL3R]

Wow, she is amazing!

[@jaymeez]

Good For Her! :-)

[@SaifulIslam-t3w6r]

I'm a muslim

[@terracotta1150]

QUEEN 👑👑👑

[@-frostyfire-5449]

cant wait she go in wwe or other famous company wrestling she was good

[@syeveebersol6718]

Will she ever show her legs in a match? probably not.

[@johnv7215]

Oh my god...it gets worse and worse. Her finishing move is the IED

[@joycebaker85]

You go, Phoenix!!! Totally awesome!!

[@iRoamYouTube]

Everyday we move to a better future... 👍

[@azimborz4186]

she actually could also just stop wearing the hijab because there is no need if u just go fight with men, wear some latex skinny suit. Just stop wearing it, NO USE FOR IT IF U ALREADY GO HALF NAKED

[@Vewk]

Whoever disliked this video is bad I’m a muslim

[@mattd2026]

This is what I like to call haram

[@fresh235]

How?

[@danish1650]

Yeah I could agree with you..but on the other point it's inspirational

[@fresh235]

@@danish1650 how is it haram?

[@giantqtipz6577]

touching little boys in a sin but people still do in the the catholic church lol

[@giantqtipz6577]

@@mattd2026 i mean probably within the catholic church? they never seem to stop..

[@screamingpanda1018]

I thought she was a real wrestler not a fake one, not gonna lie a little disappointed but still she is empowering herself and others sooooo.

[@TengkuAmier]

While pro wrestling is scripted its still very deadly and dangerous

[@yogimaharsi9853]

Hmmmm she wear a conch shell on her head..🐌 She should be the first halal wrestler “ clap clap”

[@elanchelian6262]

Great news warrior sister..good moved

[@pokedanny1258]

And it all started with a wwe video game

[@schokoladendonut]

💪🏼💪🏼👏🏼

[@chaitanyajadhao173]

So she can wrestle but not remove the hijab!? I'm confused

[@ecankbileish2159]

She can remove her hijab if she wants but obviously she doesn't want to.

[@degroot7158]

Hate is coming :/