Nattie expressed strong feelings about her ongoing feud with Maxxine Dupri following their recent confrontation on WWE Raw, which culminated in a double-countout. The heated encounter took place during the latest episode of Raw, where Nattie applied a Sharpshooter submission hold on Dupri and refused to release it until AJ Lee intervened to break it up. This incident set the stage for Nattie’s candid remarks during the following Raw Recap segment, where she unpacked the bitterness behind her actions and the reasons for her refusal to relent.
The Motivation Behind Nattie’s Sharpshooter Hold on Maxxine
During her Raw Recap appearance, Nattie shared insight into what the Sharpshooter symbolized for her in that moment. She described it as “peace” and a reminder of her own powerful legacy in wrestling, contrasting it with Maxxine’s behavior. Nattie said,
“That was peace. That was me reminding Maxxine that Natalya elevates, but Nattie decimates, and you know, I think about when Maxxine won the Intercontinental Championship, who did Maxxine thank? She thanked AJ Lee. Some of the greatest Superstars that have ever lived have come to my family, have come to the Dungeon, the place that my Grandfather started in 1953; some of the greatest professional wrestlers that have ever lived came through there, and my family taught them everything they know. And I gave Maxxine something that was so special, and all she did was use me like a rung on the ladder, pulling herself up the ladder and not even thanking me for a thing. So tonight, I found a lot of peace.”
Reflections on Being Used as a Stepping Stone
Nattie highlighted the gratitude that previous wrestling legends showed toward her family, emphasizing the respect she expected but did not receive from Maxxine Dupri. She emphasized that iconic figures such as Mark Henry, Gorilla Monsoon, and Andre the Giant acknowledged the support from her family in their rise. Nattie stated,
“Legends liked Mark Henry thanked my family, thanked my uncles, for helping him reach greatness. Legends like Gorilla Monsoon. Legends like Andre the Giant, who had help from my family, have thanked my family for greatness. Maxxine, I thought she was different, but she’s just like the rest of them. She used me like a rung on the ladder. And I am never going to forget it. And in some ways, I need to thank Maxxine, thank he for giving me a sort of awakening. But at the end of the day, good guys finish last.”
How Nattie Views Maxxine’s Actions and Their Impact
Nattie expressed disappointment in what she perceived as Maxxine’s betrayal and lack of acknowledgment. Her emotions revealed a mixture of hurt and defiance as she contrasted her prior trust with the reality of Maxxine’s choices.
“Does it even matter, Sam? Does it even matter? When you look at someone like Maxxine Dupri, I thought Maxxine was different. That’s actually what hurts me more than anything. Like I said, nice guys finish last, and for me, for a very, very long time, I realized that doormats are good for one thing and one thing only, and that’s getting walked on. I thought Maxxine was different, but she’s not. She’s just like the rest of them. The rest of them that went on grabbed everything that they ever wanted and forgot about the people that helped them reach greatness. Maxxine is no different than anyone else. She used me like a rung on a ladder to pull herself up and win a championship, and then who does she thank? Sam, who did Maxxine thank? When she won the IC championship, who did she thank? Megan, who did she thank? Yeah, she thanked AJ Lee. So Maxxine, you know what? Maxxine can kiss my ****ing ***.”
Ongoing Conflict Promises More Drama in WWE
The bitter words shared by Nattie underscore the escalating tension between her and Maxxine Dupri, indicating their rivalry will continue to develop in coming WWE events. This feud, rooted in feelings of betrayal and loyalty, adds a compelling layer to WWE programming. Fans can anticipate further confrontations as Nattie channels her passion and frustration into her matches and promos, while Maxxine’s responses are awaited. This storyline could significantly shape the careers of both wrestlers and impact future championship pursuits.
