Shotzi Blackheart Clarifies Comments Regarding WWE Not Allowing Her To Do TNA Crossover
Shotzi Blackheart clarifies recent comments.
Appearing on the Generation of Wrestling podcast, Shotzi revealed that she wanted to work with TNA in 2024 after she underwent ACL surgery. TNA and WWE had a partnership with TNA using NXT talent, but the request was denied.
On social media, Shotzi Blackheart clarified what she meant.
“There was no negativity behind my comment. At the time TNA was utilizing NXT talent. I was working in NXT, but I was also being pitched to start a potential SmackDown storyline, so my understanding was that adding a third storyline would have been a lot to juggle.
“The intention of my comment was simply to express how much I’ve always wanted to work with TNA and my enthusiasm for making it work alongside an already full schedule.”
There was no negativity behind my comment. At the time TNA was utilizing NXT talent. I was working in NXT, but I was also being pitched to start a potential SmackDown storyline, so my understanding was that adding a third storyline would have been a lot to juggle.
The intention…
— Shotzi Blackheart (@ShotziTCB) October 28, 2026
Shotzi officially signed with TNA on October 19 and made her debut on the October 22 episode of TNA iMPACT!
