Former WWE star Shotzi has revealed details about canceled creative plans that would have seen her return to SmackDown in a featured program with Chelsea Green. The revelation comes following her inclusion in WWE’s latest round of releases affecting 17 talents across main roster and NXT.
During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, Shotzi explained:
I was told ‘you’re going to start a storyline with Chelsea (Green)’. Which I was all for, Chelsea is super great.
The planned feud never materialized despite initial preparations, including entrance rehearsals. Shotzi described the frustrating uncertainty:
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Week after week, nothing and nothing… nobody had answers for me.
The tank-riding competitor had returned from injury in December 2024, initially rebuilding momentum in NXT through an alliance with Tatum Paxley and Gigi Dolin. This NXT stint was reportedly intended as preparation for her main roster comeback before creative plans shifted.
Shotzi’s disclosure highlights the volatile nature of WWE’s creative process, where proposed storylines frequently change before implementation. Her comments provide rare insight into the challenges faced by performers when promised opportunities fail to materialize, particularly as contract expiration dates approach. The 31-year-old wrestler now enters free agency after nearly five years with WWE.
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