"I did beat her" - Female WWE star comments on working with Natalya
WWE Superstar Natalya has established her name in the industry courtesy of her stellar work over the last two decades. Recently, up-and-coming star Lola Vice shared her two cents on her experience working with the former Divas Champion inside the squared circle.
The April 30, 2024, episode of NXT Spring Breakin' saw Natalya lock horns with the former MMA fighter in a brutal Underground Match. In the match's closing moments, Shayna Baszler held Karmen Petrovic in the Kirifuda Clutch, which distracted Natalya. Vice took advantage of the situation and knocked out the former WWE SmackDown Women's Champion to secure a win.
During an interview with TV Insider, the 25-year-old female star was asked about her experience working with The Queen of Harts. Lola Vice mentioned that even though she defeated Natalya, the latter elevated the former and that she will never forget what the former SmackDown Women's Champion has done for the company.
"When I did an open challenge and Natalya answered the call, I was honored because she is such a staple in WWE. She has been around for so many years and has so much experience. I know she thinks that I think I’m better than everyone else, and maybe I don’t respect her now. I actually do respect her, but I also have to remind you that I came from MMA," she said. (H/T: TV Insider)
The former MMA fighter added:
"The cage. So, I had to prove to her that I was tough. Yes, pro wrestling might not be my world like hers, but the Underground was my world. I think working with Natalya elevated me a lot. I got a lot from her. I did beat her and knock her out in the Underground, but I’ll always remember the times in the ring with her and what she has done in this company." (H/T: TV Insider)
Natalya's WWE contract is reportedly set to expire
The Queen of Harts signed a deal with the Stamford-based promotion in 2007. The former SmackDown Women's Champion has been a significant part of the women's division for the past seventeen years.
However, Natalya's current WWE contract is set to end very soon. According to the latest reports from Fightful Select, the 42-year-old star has not extended her deal despite being in talks with the company.
Natalya's recent social media post suggests that she is looking for a change, and fans have speculated that the veteran may jump ship to All Elite Wrestling. It will be interesting to see if the former Women's Tag Team Champion signs a new deal with WWE in the coming days.