5 things you need to know about WWE NXT women's champion Shayna Baszler

#3. Her activities outside the ring don't necessarily mesh with her persona

While her tough exterior may threaten some between the ropes, her heart is always in the right place.

From the first vignette promoting her debut with NXT, fans could tell that Shayna Baszler wasn't going to be someone to mess with inside or outside the ring. She walked much like she talked, and has no problem backing up everything she says with a rear naked choke. However, Baszler's in-ring character should in no way be confused with the type of person she is outside the ring.

While she is an established athlete, she is also an advocate for Mixed Martial Arts and the recognition of it as a sport. As a spokesperson on behalf of combat sports, she spoke out and challenged the South Dakota athletic commission on the validity of MMA as a sport. Her rather tough as nails persona also runs contrary to what she has done to help others outside the ring. Baszler is a certified EMT, a pursuit dedicated to providing medical care in case of an emergency tor those in need. That is certainly a departure from the Baszler we have seen systematically take apart the likes of Kairi Sane, Ember Moon, and Dakota Kai.