Naomi captured the women's Money in the Bank briefcase at WWE Money in the Bank, marking the first time she had won the briefcase in five tries.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Naomi was asked what was going through her mind as she unhooked the briefcase.
"You never know. In wrestling, we all know, the card is always subject to change. Even that day and everything leading up to it, in my own mind, I knew I earned this moment. I knew I deserved it, but I still wasn't psyching myself out or telling myself until I wrapped my fingers around the handle and had [the briefcase]. In that moment, the funny thing is, it took so much to hold back my tears in that moment. I finally let it release when I had the aftershow with Big E. It was important that I really stayed true to who the character Naomi is at this time. That part was really hard because I was like, 'Oh my Gosh, I finally did it.' This has been a year in the making. Since my return, just wanting to really make the best use of my time here. I've always cared, but to be a little more assertive and aggressive this go round. That's something that I didn't have early on in my career. Some people say I'm too nice. I never felt like that was a bad thing and I don't regret being that way, but I understand now when and what to fight for at this stage of my career. With the choice of creative given me, I'm very thankful for this space and opportunity to continue to grow and show what I do and can bring to this division. It's been something I'm grateful for. To have all that going through my mind in that moment was a rush of emotions," she said.
Naomi has already taken the briefcase to the BET Awards.
She's also revealed what she keeps in the briefcase. You can see the contents by clicking here.
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