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Calgary Sun Article/Interview with Natalya – 11/17/2017
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Who are the people who have changed the course of your life? This week, I asked myself this question.
One of those people for me is a man known as Tokyo Joe, who was one of the most influential people in my life. Tokyo Joe was one of my first wrestling coaches, BUT he was so much more than a coach to me. He was someone who helped change the lives of all who learned under him. He helped shape the way that myself, my husband, my cousins and anyone who trained under him viewed the world. Through his training, he taught us to be strong as well as compassionate and to be able to view the everything from another perspective.
As a coach, Tokyo Joe was a strict and very traditional Japanese man who was stubborn, stern, private and very complex. He was also as tough as nails. He was a one-of-a-kind person and it was a privilege to have known him.
A notoriously private man, Tokyo Joe didn’t let many people into his life at all, let alone in his inner circle. Fortunately for myself and TJ, and a few others, we were exceptions, and thus the luckiest students in the game.
Joe lost one of his legs in a terrible car accident in 1974 working for my grandfather in Stampede Wrestling. The accident happened one week before he was supposed to go back home to Japan. Joe had to abandon his dreams of being a superstar and throw himself into another role: coach and talent scout for aspiring wrestlers. It was a role that he was not only good at, but became highly regarded for.
Tokyo Joe taught everyone he trained to never looked back, always forward. Joe epitomized that quote from the movie The Shawshank Redemption “either you get busy living or you get busy dying.” Joe lived over half of his life with a prosthetic leg, but you’d never have known it. Joe never showed any sign of weakness.
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Source – Calgary Sun
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Total Divas season 7 episode 3 Recap – 11/15/2017
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Nattie is briefly shown dancing in fount of Renee young.
Nattie tells Lana she don’t think it will be a good idea to post a photo on Twitter showing herself with her shoulder up so she can get a rematch and get back into the ring but of course Lana does not listen and posted the photo anyway.
Nattie is backstage with Nikki Bella and some of the other women watching the return of John Cena.
Lana goes to Nattie and tells her about getting pulled to Mark Carrano’s office about the photo she posted, Nattie don’t really know what to say because she told her not to post the photo but she did anyway and she did not listen to her in the first place.
Noami shows Nattie her new custom women’s title that glows that she got made without WWE’s permission, Nattie thinks its bad ass. After all is said and done Lana gets her chance back into the ring for posting a photo and Naomi gets her glow title approved, Nattie goes on to say maybe she should start breaking the rules as well.
New episode of Total Divas return to E! Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 9/8c
   
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Smackdown Live Results Natalya vs Charlotte – 11/14/2017
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The Match starts off with Charlotte going for a roll up pin but Natalya kicks out. Natalya and Charlotte then brawls to the outside of the ring. Natalya gets pushed to the barricade, as they get back into the ring Charlotte goes for the cover for a two count Charlotte then hits the big boot, but Natalya makes it to the ropes and rolls to the floor, as they come back from a commercial break Natalya has Charlotte in a surfboard, Charlotte escapes and lays on some chops. Natalya fires back with a rolling clothesline, covering for a two count, Charlotte comes back with a spear and covers for two. Charlotte looks for the figure four but gets sent to the turn buckle by Natalya. Natalya then makes a cover but Charlotte kicks out. Charlotte then goes for a cradle pin for a two count. Natalya rolls to the floor, Charlotte follows and hits a boot from the apron. Charlotte try to go for a moonsault, but Natalya grabs her and powerbombs her to the post. Natalya then hits some punches rolls Charlotte back in the ring and locks in the sharpshooter. Charlotte fights back but Natalya drags her back to the center of the ring. Charlotte again powers out and makes it to the ropes. Natalya follows with some strikes, but Charlotte sends her to the floor. Natalya gets back in the ring and gets a big boot. Charlotte locks in the figure eight, and Natalya taps out to loss the title.
We still love you Nattie you was a great champion and you will still be a champion to us, then, now and forever. 86 days as our champion. Thank you Nattie for all you do in and out of that ring.
   
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Smackdown Live Preview Natalya vs Charlotte – 11/14/2017
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Tonight on Smackdown Live WWE Smackdown women’s champion Natalya puts her title on the line against Charlotte. This puts her match with Raw women’s champion Alexa Bliss at Survivor Series in jeopardy. Who will go into Survivor Series as Champion? We will find out later tonight on Smackdown Live. If Charlotte wins the Championship from Natalya she will take on Alexa Bliss at Survivor Series and Natalya will most likely take Charlotte’s place on team Smackdown for the 5 on 5 Elimination match.
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Calgary Sun Article/Interview with Natalya – 11/10/2017
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I’ve been fortunate enough in my career in World Wrestling Entertainment to travel all over the world — literally. I feel like I know every airport like the back of my hand. Tampa’s airport, however, is my favourite… it’s just so easy to whip in and out of. Maybe it’s because it’s the airport I frequent the most.
I get overwhelmed by how huge the London Heathrow airport is! Every time I have a connection through there, I feel like I’m running across a football field with my 40-pound carry-on suitcase in tow. On the plus side, that takes care of my cardio for the day.
I’m certainly very fortunate that my job affords the opportunity to see the rest of this beautiful world, but travel isn’t easy, though. In fact, it’s one of the most demanding parts of my career as a Superstar. You never know when you’re going to face a delay on the runway due to a mechanical issue, bad weather or an unruly passenger. And YES, I’ve experienced all of those. Then let’s talk about long lines, bad flight attendant jokes and losing your passport! Been there, done all of that, too!
Oh, and lost luggage? I’ve lost my luggage so many times, I’m convinced there’s actually a place called Parts Unknown and all of my lost luggage is there!
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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. 
