Ex-WWE NXT Women’s Champion Officially Becomes Free Agent

Shotzi Blackheart is officially a free agent after her WWE contract was not renewed, aiming for a new “kick a**” era. She plans to appear at Starrcast Texas and MLW’s Summer Of The Beasts.

Ex-WWE NXT Women’s Champion Officially Becomes Free Agent
  • Shotzi Blackheart has officially become a free agent after her WWE contract was not renewed over a month ago, and her status has been communicated to other wrestling promotions.
  • She expressed feeling uncertain about her position in WWE before her release and sees her departure as a liberating opportunity to pursue her career independently.
  • Blackheart is scheduled to appear at Starrcast Texas during AEW's All In weekend and MLW's Summer Of The Beasts event later this month.
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Shotzi Blackheart has officially entered free agency following the non-renewal of her WWE contract just over a month ago. Her status as a free agent has been communicated to wrestling companies outside of WWE.

Blackheart indicated she “felt in the dark” regarding her position within WWE leading up to her release. She views her departure from the company as a liberating experience.

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Going forward, Blackheart’s objective is to initiate a “kick a**” era, managed on her own terms, to compensate for time she considers lost.

Her last WWE match occurred on February 19, where she lost to Zoey Stark during an episode of WWE Speed.

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Blackheart is currently scheduled for appearances at Starrcast Texas, aligning with AEW’s All In weekend in Arlington. Starrcast (@StarrcastEvents) announced her participation on X, stating, “🖤🖤🖤 “The Ballsy Badass” Shotzi Blackheart will be at Starrcast Texas! Get your bracelets to meet @ShotziWWE now! LINK BELOW.” Additionally, she is advertised for MLW’s upcoming Summer Of The Beasts event later this month.

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