Shotzi Blackheart, a well-known pro wrestling star who recently left WWE, has revealed her interest in joining All Elite Wrestling (AEW) during an interview. She cited several reasons for her preference, including the creative freedom the promotion offers, the supportive environment, and the presence of friends who are thriving in AEW. Shotzi also mentioned her admiration for the promotion’s openness to diverse personas, pointing to the recent display of affection between AEW stars Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa as an example.
While she expressed a desire to return to WWE, she emphasized that she only felt unhappy when she was not being utilized, highlighting her commitment to being an active and visible performer. Shotzi’s journey in wrestling has been notable, including her participation in WWE’s ‘Tough Enough’ challenge in 2015 and her subsequent rise to the main roster through the NXT brand.
Shotzi, whose real name is Ashley Urbanski, also made clear she loved working for WWE and was only unhappy when she wasn’t being used. The 2020 NXT Breakout Star of the Year, she was an NXT women’s tag-team champion with Embar Moon, who wrestles as Athena in the AEW-affiliated Ring of Honor. She was also named the 2020 NXT Breakout Star of the Year.
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