Former Women’s Champion Gives Heartbreaking Update on WWE Raw

By Akshat Trivedi Credits: WWE

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[{"selector":"#anim-1cda8f46-d749-4e64-a5ad-e6bae9959bac [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.508361240117857%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Only time will reveal the unfolding storyline for Natalya in WWE. Fans eagerly await to see how her character change, if any, will play out and what new opportunities lie ahead for the former champion

Former Women’s Champion Gives Heartbreaking Update on WWE Raw

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