Natalya On Her Return To NXT: I’m Honored To Be Here, Hearing The Crowd Made Me Emotional

Natalya did not take her win for granted.

Natalya did not take her win for granted.

Lola Vice issued an open challenge for the March 26 episode of WWE NXT, and Natalya made a surprise appearance as she answered it and faced Vice. Karmen Petrovic came to ringside and rooted Natalya on as she clinched the win.

In an NXT Exclusive, Natalya, alongside Karmen Petrovic, commented on her return.

“Honestly, I’m speechless because it feels just surreal being back here. Even though I’m one of the most winning women in WWE history and I do have the world record for that [laughs], it’s been a minute since I’ve actually had a victory in WWE. These moments, I don’t take for granted. I just feel so honored to be here. I almost got choked up when I heard the crowd. It just made me emotional because it brought back so many memories of some of the best moments of my career that were at NXT, truly. Being in the ring with Lola, I realized more than ever that she is one of fastest-rising stars in NXT. She’s amazing, but she’s not the BOAT. Knowing that she’s so talented, but also seeing how cocky she is, it just felt really good putting her in her place tonight. I don’t know, I think I need to go celebrate with a glass of wine and some chocolate,” Natalya said.

Petrovic was then asked to describe what prompted her to help Natalya. She explained that Natalya had always been kind and helpful to her, so she wanted to return the favor. Petrovic also highlighted her feud with Vice.

“As long as I’ve known Nattie, since the first time I met her, she’s been nothing but kind, supportive, loving. She’s always been there for me. I had a million questions coming into the industry, and she’s been nothing but helpful from day one, so I knew I had to be in her corner tonight, especially when it comes to Lola Vice. Everything that she’s had to say about me and every time she came at me, I think with her being out there and knowing Nattie, I just had to be there for her,” Petrovic said.

Natalya’s appearance on NXT was first reported by Fightful Select.

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