13-06-2025
WWE Veteran Breaks Silence On 'Demotion' Rumors
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WWE veteran Natalya is receiving widespread praise for her response to a fan on social media. The fan accused WWE of demoting the long-tenured superstar.
Natalya has been a cornerstone of WWE's women's division for years. Now in her 25th year as a professional wrestler, she has expanded her presence beyond the main roster.
Natalya's Recent Appearances Outside Of The Main Roster
In addition to her work on Raw and SmackDown, Natalya has recently competed for other promotions. She has made appearances for the NWA and GCW.
This trend continued with a recent appearance on the WWE EVOLVE brand. She saved the inaugural EVOLVE Women's Champion, Kali Armstrong, from an attack by Nikkita Lyons and Zayda Steel.
This angle has led to a tag team match being scheduled for the next EVOLVE episode. The match will feature Natalya and Armstrong against Lyons and Steel.
Natalya Responds To Fan's "Demotion" Claim
Following the announcement of her EVOLVE appearance, a fan on social media suggested it was a demotion. The former Divas Champion quickly and firmly dismissed this idea.
She explained that she was the one who requested the opportunity to compete on the show. Her goal is to face a wide variety of opponents.
"I very specifically asked to compete on this show for many reasons. I want to wrestle against women from every corner of our industry. When you've been hungry, you can never be full. #EVOLVE," Natalya wrote.
WWE Monday Night Raw at Rose Garden arena in Portland.
WWE Monday Night Raw at Rose Garden arena in Portland.
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A Veteran's Desire To Compete
Natalya's response highlights her passion for competition. She is actively seeking out new challenges and opponents.
This desire to constantly test her skills shows her dedication to the sport. It refutes any notion that working on different brands is a step down.
Her last match on main roster programming was during the May 26 Main Event tapings. She was defeated in a singles match by Roxanne Perez.
This came one week after Perez won a Money in the Bank qualifying match. That match also involved Natalya and Becky Lynch. WWE has a real chance to do something of note with Nataya should they give her the chance to go out and shine the way many fans think she can.
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