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Naomi On Why She Wrestled At WWE Super ShowDown Even Though She Had Reservations About It

WWE’s events in Saudi Arabia have been controversial from the start, and one of the talking points when it comes to the events is the lack of women’s wrestling.

The company has slowly started integrating women’s wrestling into their events, and last month Naomi took the trip to Saudi Arabia to challenge Bayley for the SmackDown Women’s Title at Super ShowDown.

During an appearance on Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia Naomi admitted that she had reservations about going, but Natalya helped her work through it.

“I was really happy that I got to talk to Natalya about going, because I had my own perceptions and reservations about going, like personal reasons. Like, who I am as a woman and a person, especially with what I stand for and believe in – I had some reservations about it. I talked to Nattie, and after hearing about her experience, I realized that me going was a way bigger impact than me not going… I knew I needed to go, and I’m so happy that I went.”

Naomi went on to say that her perception was changed after she saw how the fans reacted to her in Saudi Arabia.

“Just how much it meant to women over there, to see us there. Even for the men to be accepting, and to be so helpful, and supportive. And the kids, seeing them cry, and the women crying, just seeing how they were all so connected. Even before the matches started, they were chanting for us and having their signs. I’m thinking ‘How do they even know who I am?’ But, they do, and it’s real. It’s way bigger than just a wrestling match.”

Are you hoping to see more women’s wrestling at the next WWE event in Saudi Arabia? Sound off in the comments below.

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Josh Foster

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