Professional wrestling fans around the world were shocked when WWE announced it was releasing three fan-favorite superstars: Baron Corbin, Tegan Nox, and Indi Hartwell.
All three wrestlers have a long history with the company, especially Corbin, who made his WWE debut back in 2012.
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Naturally, all three superstars have responded in their own ways. Corbin echoed the fans’ surprise, saying that he didn’t understand the release either. Nox has been busy booking her next appearance.
Now, Hartwell has also said her piece.
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – JUNE 7: Indi Hartwell clotheslines Bianca Belair on during SmackDown at KFC YUM! Center on June 7, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – JUNE 7: Indi Hartwell clotheslines Bianca Belair on during SmackDown at KFC YUM! Center on June 7, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. WWE/Getty Images
After joking about the release on social media and thanking the fans, Hartwell has released a video on her YouTube channel sharing her thoughts.
“A week ago today, I was released from my WWE contract, and it’s been a weird week of different feelings and emotions,” Hartwell said. “It’s still pretty fresh, but honestly, I can say that I’m doing well, and I’m feeling good.”
“I’m sure a lot of people can say, ‘How didn’t you see this coming? You should have seen this coming.’ But honestly, the past few weeks—like maybe 2 or 3 weeks of being back on TV—I didn’t have that feeling at all, and I didn’t expect it. But I took it like a champ.”
“Honestly, the positive experiences that I had there and all my positive feelings, they outweigh any negative feelings. I am very much looking on the bright side of things. I love to keep perspective, so that’s why I feel like I’ve been so positive about this, and I hope that’s evident in the message that I put out on Instagram.”
“I’ve just really, truly appreciated every single person who’s reached out to me to check on me and send love. I’ve loved reading through all the comments, people saying nice things.
“And for those of you who didn’t reach out to me, you are on my naughty list—I’ve got all your names written down here. But it honestly has been really nice to be reminded of how loved I am.”
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The post was shared by former WWE Women’s Champion Bayley, saying, “ON POINT! When it matters most… Love you dude. You made me laugh in this video even in your most troubled times…respect.”
Hartwell began her professional wrestling career in 2016 and debuted in WWE in 2019. In her five-year tenure, she won the NXT Women’s Championship and the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship with Candice LeRae.
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