AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Mone hasn’t shared a ring with Natalya in years, but she’ll always respect the Canadian she considers a legend.
Natalya made her WWE main roster debut in 2008 and holds several records, including the most matches and most wins of a female Superstar.
In the latest edition of her “Mone Mag” newsletter, the CEO spoke highly of WWE’s longest-tenured female performer. She said,
“Let me start with Natalya, an absolute legend in her own right. She’s been wrestling longer than me and has helped shape so many careers, including mine. My first dark matches, some of my first NXT matches — Natalya was right there with me. I still remember being in the ring with her, and she would whisper things like ‘You’re doing great’ or ‘Amazing job,’ honestly, that meant the world to me.
“Those little moments of encouragement, they stick with you. When I step in the ring with less-experienced talent, I try to pass that same energy along. It’s all about building confidence because trust me, we’ve all been there.”
Natalya returned to WWE TV last month by aligning herself with Zelina Vega and Lyra Valkyria to defeat the Pure Fusion Collective.
This return came after close to three months away for the former Divas Champion, who has since signed a new deal with WWE.
