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Calgary Sun Article/Interview with Natalya – 7/30/2020
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I’m never good at saying goodbye as I always just say “I’ll see you later!” I remember the first time I moved away from home and I had to say goodbye to my family and life in Calgary, to embark on my journey in WWE in 2007. I didn’t have much money except what I had saved up from waitressing and I knew I was leaving a lot behind, especially because I’m so close to my family, but I was ready to grow personally and professionally. I brought one suitcase of clothes with me to Florida and started a whole new life to try and see a dream come to fruition. It was hard to leave home not knowing when I’d be back, but what made it all so special was knowing that I was getting the opportunity to live my dreams of being a WWE Superstar.
This week WWE said goodbye to Kairi Sane, as she is moving on to exciting new adventures in her life. I couldn’t be more proud of Kairi and all that she’s accomplished in just a few short years after leaving Japan to chase her dreams in WWE. She is a former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, a former NXT Women’s Champion and also the winner of the inaugural Mae Young Classic in 2017 where she defeated Shayna Baszler.
I remember meeting Kairi for the very first time with Beth Phoenix at the Mae Young Classic, as she stood out in such a special way to me. After watching her compete, I said to Beth, “Kairi is so talented in the ring. She also has a way of connecting with the audience that is so genuine and so authentic.” Beth responded by saying, “The audience loves Kairi because they can feel how much heart she has and how much she loves what she does in the ring.”
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Source – Calgary Sun
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Calgary Sun Article/Interview with Natalya – 7/24/2020
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I’ll be the first to admit, during the last six months there have been some days where I’ve felt really down, isolated and just not myself. We’re halfway into what may indeed be the hardest year of our lives and these are unprecedented times. That said, with all that is going on I’m so incredibly proud of my coworkers and WWE for being vigilant about continuing to produce weekly television shows and make people around the world smile during challenging times.
I have spent 12 years travelling the world full time, working nearly 300 days a year. I loved that lifestyle, hence why I’ve competed in more matches than any other woman in WWE history. I love being inside the ring, seeing lots of people and doing my job. In addition, I love flying into towns, hopping into a rental car and packing suitcases that would get me through weeks on the road. I love the fans and the rush of the crowd, as they will always let you know if you’re doing something right or if you’re doing something wrong. I’ve learned so much more than I can ever explain just listening to our WWE Universe. I miss them very much and look forward to their return.
When I was writing this column this week, I started thinking about the people who inspire me and why it’s so important we continue to motivate each other every single day. It’s important we continue to ask each other how we are doing and making sure we take care of our mental health. It’s important that we are not only kind to each other but kind to ourselves. None of us have ever been through a global pandemic before, unless you were alive for the Spanish flu in 1918. We’re all doing the best we can to get through this.
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Source – Calgary Sun
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From the moment she first came before the WWE Universe, Natalya realized that competing in WWE was a gift, one she would utilize to its fullest extent. Of course, being trained in the legendary Hart Family Dungeon alongside a few famous family members didn't hurt either.
Despite a profound desire to forge her own path, there's no denying that Natalya possesses the "hart" to reach new heights in the ring. Whether creating havoc as part of The Hart Dynasty, executing the family Sharpshooter or stepping out on her own to capture the Divas Championship, the fiery third-generation Diva has shown time-and-time again that the legendary Pink & Black legacy is safe in her hands. 
