Natalya expresses her interest in competing in “something like” Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport.
Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X was a buzzworthy event, as it featured WWE star Shayna Baszler, who faced Masha Slamovich. This marked a stark departure from previous years, as WWE had rarely let its talent compete at independent event. WWE President Nick Khan, Natalya, and other stars from the company attended the event in Philadelphia.
Speaking with Fightful‘s Sean Ross Sapp, Natalya was asked about potentially competing at Bloodsport after attending the event. (h/t Fightful for the transcription)
“I think after having trained with Josh… Josh has helped me so much, especially with my submission game and especially after training in the Dungeon with my family in Calgary and the Dungeon that TJ and I have now,” Natalya said. “I would love to do something like Bloodsport. I think it was cool. It was such a great environment. The fans that were at that show made the show so much fun and I would love to do something like that. I think it’s so cool that WWE is doing more stuff like that.
“I think when we saw Jordynne Grace in the women’s Rumble, it’s like, ‘This is amazing.’ This is a sign of how the industry is changing. Even yesterday I was able to go and visit Aja Kong at Stardom and I was able to see Kyoko Inoue. Aja and I teamed up before I ever came to WWE. I did a tour with Aja and Kyoko Inoue and for people to see them and to see the women at Stardom and celebrate what these women do, they put their hearts on the line. It made me so proud to be able to support them.”
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