Trinity Fatu (formerly known as Naomi) served in WWE for more than a decade. During her time in WWE, she gained worldwide recognition and an enormous fan base. However, a shocking turn of events ocurred when she and Sasha Banks (who now goes by the name Mercedes Mone) walked out of WWE last year.
After months of absence, Banks resumed her pro wrestling journey with NPJW earlier this year in January, whereas Fatu was still a no-show. But that is about to change. She is returning to the squared circle soon. But it seems like the fans are not so happy about it. Let’s find out why?
Naomi set to debut on Impact Wrestling
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PWInsider Elite recently reported that the 35-year-old star will make her debut on Impact Wrestling this weekend. The wrestling promotion had been building up a surprise for the fans during this weekend’s taping in Cicero, Illinois. And it looks like the big surprise is none other than the former WWE diva’s arrival to the company.
PWInsider has also reported that this will not be a “one-off” appearance as she will begin her first run in the company. As for now, there are no more details on how long her tenure with the promotion will last.
The former ‘Team B.A.D’ members were the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions when they decided to cut ties with WWE. Before an episode of Monday Night RAW in May 2022, the duo champions relinquished their titles and left the company. Reports claimed they were unhappy with the creative which led them to part ways.
According to the Frightful Select report, both stars were having some differences with the company. But the ‘walking out’ decision was of Banks alone. Naomi joined her partner’s bold decision as a sign of support. But fans believe it was a mistake on her part. Especially after this recent news came to light.
Fans react to Fatu joining Impact Wrestling
This news has certainly swept many people from their feet. They were not expecting this move from the former WWE Women’s SmackDown Champion at all. She has really upset her fans. But it looks like her former tag team partner has pissed them off more.
Fans believe that Sasha Banks is responsible for ruining her pro wrestling career.
Damn. Sasha really screwed her over. Some friend.
— Dr. Tua The Turtle, PhD MD (@TuaTurtle) April 27, 2023
From the glorious days of WWE to Impact Wrestling. The epic fall of Naomi. Thanks to Sasha Banks.
— R. Dutta 🌐 (@RD_justRD) April 27, 2023
Following Sasha out the door probably cost her a few million dollars and the Hollywood backing of Endeavor, the most powerful talent agency around, just to end up with a company getting 1/20th the viewership of her old job. Welp…
— Paul Little 🎮 (@ItsPaulLittle) April 27, 2023
I would love to know what Mone told her to get her to leave with her…I’d be willing to bet a significant amount of money she fed her a line of bullshit tell her she’d bring her along with whatever she did etc
— El English Vato (@englishinaz) April 27, 2023
A sizeable chunk of fans believes the 5’5 star made a big mistake by walking out of WWE along with her former tag team partner.
Holding out for better terms with sasha banks didnt work out too well then 🤔🤔
— Pete Frost 🏴✍️🏻 (@PeteFrostArt) April 27, 2023
She thought following Sasha was gonna work out for her than realized people only care bout Sasha
— sweetermansdan ✌🏾 fight on (@kabongodan99) April 26, 2023
So she really followed Sasha out of WWE only to have the former end up with a championship in New Japan while she ended up in impact? 😭😂😂🤡
— EddieTheGreat (@iNfAMOUS70702) April 27, 2023
The former WWE diva’s decision has disappointed many fans.
That’s a damn shame. Talk about a downgrade for no reason.
— Night Of The Living Kreg (@kregermeister) April 26, 2023
Wow lol
I’m speechless
She really left WWE for no reason 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/GBzDaFG4bd
— Two HEADS, One TABLE☝🏾☝🏽 (@TwoHeadsPodcast) April 26, 2023
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Ugh… Impact with the 30 people in the audience?
Why the hell would she want to go there ?
😒👎
— The Oracle of Bexar County (@ChrisTh74866237) April 27, 2023
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Naomi hasn’t even begun her new journey yet. And she has already garnered a lot of heat from the fans. What do you think will happen when she will set foot in the Nashville-based promotion? What do you make of her decision? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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