WWE superstar Izzi Dame might not have graced the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit this year, but she's certainly making waves online. The former NXT Women's North American Champion set social media ablaze this week with a series of stunning swimsuit photos from Costa Rica, proving she's just as captivating outside the ring as she is inside it.
Dame, who transitioned from collegiate volleyball to professional wrestling, posted the sizzling snapshots on her X (formerly Twitter) account with the caption, "Hello, Costa Rica." The images show her lounging by the ocean in a vibrant green bikini, a color that fans quickly dubbed her signature shade. The post has since gone viral, racking up thousands of likes and comments from admirers.
"LOVE that color on you," one fan wrote. "We need you in gear this color." Another simply called it "Perfection," while a third added, "Green is your color. Like you literally own it. Period!" The enthusiasm mirrors the buzz around other recent swimsuit posts, such as Penny Lane's runway video that exploded with 4.8 million views.
Dame's athletic background is no secret. Before stepping into the squared circle, she was a standout volleyball player at Eastern Michigan University, where she amassed 1,000 career kills and digs. That raw athleticism caught the eye of WWE scouts, and she signed a contract with the company in November 2022. Her rise through the ranks has been meteoric, culminating in her capturing the NXT Women's North American Championship earlier this year.
Though she no longer holds that title, Dame remains a fan favorite and a legitimate threat in the women's division. Her social media presence only amplifies her star power, with posts like this one drawing comparisons to other viral moments, such as Nika Muhl's Croatia swimsuit photo taken during her recovery from a second ACL tear.
Off-screen, Dame is part of a power couple in the wrestling world, dating fellow WWE superstar Bron Breakker. Together, they've become one of the most talked-about duos in the industry, blending athleticism and charisma both in and out of the ring.
Fans won't have to wait long to see Dame back in action. She's set to return to the spotlight on next Tuesday night's NXT broadcast, where she'll likely look to remind everyone why she's a champion-caliber competitor. Until then, her swimsuit shoot has given the WWE universe plenty to talk about—and plenty to admire.
This isn't the first time a sports figure has turned heads with a swimsuit post. Just recently, Eva Longoria's campaign at age 51 set social media ablaze, and Kylie Jenner's summer vacation selfie racked up 1.6 million likes in hours. But for wrestling fans, Izzi Dame's moment in the sun is a reminder that the NXT star is more than just a champion—she's a force of nature.
