Popular WWE star believes Indi Hartwell has untapped potential following release
A popular WWE star shared kind words about Indi Hartwell following her departure from the company. Hartwell was released from her WWE contract last Friday night ahead of Crown Jewel.
Speaking with Metro, Johnny Gargano opened up about Hartwell's exit from the promotion. He noted that the 28-year-old means a lot to him and his wife, Women's WWE Speed Champion Candice LeRae.
"Obviously everybody knows what Indi means to me and Candice, we absolutely love and we absolutely believe in her. We still do believe that she’s so incredibly young, I think she’s got a lot to offer the wrestling world, and I am very excited to see what she shows the wrestling world," said Gargano.
Gargano added that he believed Hartwell had untapped potential in the company and was looking forward to her future in the wrestling business.
"I think she’s got untapped personality, untapped potential. I think when she’s able to finally show that to the world, people are gonna latch on," added Gargano.
Indi Hartwell competed in her final match in the promotion this past Friday night on SmackDown. She teamed with Candice LeRae in a loss to Bayley and Naomi on the blue brand.
Vince Russo claims WWE star should have been let go with Indi Hartwell
Former WWE writer Vince Russo recently claimed that Candice LeRae should have been released with Indi Hartwell.
Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling's BroDown show on Backstage Pass, Russo stated that he was not surprised that the former NXT Women's Champion was let go by the company. The veteran claimed that LeRae should have been released as well but suggested that it didn't happen because Shawn Michaels was a fan of Johnny Gargano.
"No, no [not surprised], I think I ran down a laundry list last week of who was on the show and who needs to be cut, and literally I believe I listed Indi Hartwell and Tegan Nox. And, listen, come on, let's be honest, Candice LeRae should have been let go with Indi Hartwell but her husband works there and Shawn Michaels is in love with her husband. Who knows what they got going on? That's the only thing that saved her job," he said.
It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Hartwell following her surprising release from the company.