Mariah Mays WWE debut on the June 3 episode of NXT stunned the crowdbut it also caught the attention of WWE veteran Natalya, who gave her full endorsement on the June 5 episode of Busted Open Radio.
While speaking with Dave LaGreca, Natalya broke down her initial thoughts on Mariah Mays arrival, and she didnt hold back on her praisemaking it clear that May has both the look and the work ethic to go far.
Natalya compared Mays journey to Stephanie Vaquers, pointing out that both women took the road less traveled before arriving in WWE.
Natalya addressed the perception that Mariah May may have entered the business for superficial reasons, but emphasized that anyone paying attention can see how hard shes worked.
She added that Mays ability to connect with audiences is just as impressive as her in-ring skills.
Natalya then looked ahead to what May could do on the NXT roster, calling out the new NXT Womens Champion in the process.
She called May a complete performer and someone who can deliver in every area.
Natalya also referenced Mays resilience, saying she has the kind of toughness that sets elite performers apartrecalling a similar moment with WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus.
And Natalya wasnt just speculatingshe made it personal.
The reaction to Mays debut has been strong across the boardeven without WWE officially announcing her name on air. Fans knew exactly who she was, and thats something AEW insiders have reportedly taken as a compliment, given how May was built up on their television.
Now with a WWE multi-year deal and her eyes set on the NXT Womens Championship, Mays future looks more than promisingand with Natalya throwing her name into the mix, the potential matchups just got a lot more interesting.
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