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{{short description|American professional wrestler and dancer}} |
{{short description|American professional wrestler and dancer (born 1987)}} |
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|birth_place = [[Sanford, Florida]], U.S. |
|birth_place = [[Sanford, Florida]], U.S. |
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|spouse = {{marriage|[[Jimmy Uso]]|2014}} |
|spouse = {{marriage|[[Jimmy Uso]]|2014}} |
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|names = Ms. Florida<ref name=Cage>{{cite episode|series=FCW TV|number=142|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=63543|title=Singles Match: Ms. Florida defeats Maxine (w/Aksana) (0:05)|date=June 19, 2011|access-date=December 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103025156/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=63543|archive-date=January 3, 2015|url-status=live}} (filmed May 19, 2011)</ref><br/>'''Naomi'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/divas.html|title=FCW roster|access-date=December 20, 2010|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102032606/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/divas.html|archive-date=January 2, 2011}} and NXT with</ref><br/>Naomi Knight<ref name="CBS"/><br/>Naomi Night<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcwwrestling.info/talent.html|title=FCW Talent page 22 July 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100722095147/https://www.fcwwrestling.info/talent.html|archive-date=July 22, 2010}}</ref><br/>Trinity<br/>Trinity McCray<ref name=Cage/> |
|names = Ms. Florida<ref name=Cage>{{cite episode|series=FCW TV|number=142|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=63543|title=Singles Match: Ms. Florida defeats Maxine (w/Aksana) (0:05)|date=June 19, 2011|access-date=December 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103025156/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=63543|archive-date=January 3, 2015|url-status=live}} (filmed May 19, 2011)</ref><br/>'''Naomi'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/divas.html|title=FCW roster|access-date=December 20, 2010|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102032606/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/divas.html|archive-date=January 2, 2011}} and NXT with</ref><br/>Naomi Knight<ref name="CBS"/><br/>Naomi Night<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fcwwrestling.info/talent.html|title=FCW Talent page 22 July 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100722095147/https://www.fcwwrestling.info/talent.html|archive-date=July 22, 2010}}</ref><br/>Trinity<br/>Trinity McCray<ref name=Cage/> |
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|height = 5 ft 5 in<ref name=WWE>{{cite web|title=Naomi bio|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/naomi|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103012818/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/naomi|archive-date=January 3, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> |
|height = 5 ft 5 in<ref name=WWE>{{cite web|title=Naomi bio|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/naomi|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103012818/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/naomi|archive-date=January 3, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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|billed = "Planet Funk"<br/>'''[[Orlando, Florida]]'''<ref name="WWE"/> |
|billed = "Planet Funk"<br/>'''[[Orlando, Florida]]'''<ref name="WWE"/> |
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|debut = September 2009<ref name="CBS"/> |
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⚫ | '''Trinity Fatu'''<ref name="NBCNews"/> ([[Name at birth|née]] '''McCray'''; born November 30, 1987)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/30/wwe-raw-live-coverage-tonight-powells-qa-audio-show-jushin-liger-christian-naomi-jerry-lawler-dutch-mantell-jbl-rosemary-dana-brooke-erick-rowan-summer-rae-minoru-tanaka-rob-conway/|title=WWE Raw (live coverage tonight), Powell's Q&A audio show, Jushin Liger, Christian, Naomi, Jerry Lawler, Dutch Mantell, JBL, Rosemary, Dana Brooke, Erick Rowan, Summer Rae, Minoru Tanaka, Rob Conway, Joel Maximo, Brent Albright|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 30, 2020|access-date=April 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210217163132/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/30/wwe-raw-live-coverage-tonight-powells-qa-audio-show-jushin-liger-christian-naomi-jerry-lawler-dutch-mantell-jbl-rosemary-dana-brooke-erick-rowan-summer-rae-minoru-tanaka-rob-conway/|archive-date=February 17, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> is an American [[professional wrestler]] and dancer. She is signed to [[WWE]], where she performs on the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]] under the ring name '''Naomi.''' |
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⚫ | '''Trinity Fatu'''<ref name="NBCNews"/> ([[Name at birth|née]] '''McCray'''; born November 30, 1987)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/30/wwe-raw-live-coverage-tonight-powells-qa-audio-show-jushin-liger-christian-naomi-jerry-lawler-dutch-mantell-jbl-rosemary-dana-brooke-erick-rowan-summer-rae-minoru-tanaka-rob-conway/|title=WWE Raw (live coverage tonight), Powell's Q&A audio show, Jushin Liger, Christian, Naomi, Jerry Lawler, Dutch Mantell, JBL, Rosemary, Dana Brooke, Erick Rowan, Summer Rae, Minoru Tanaka, Rob Conway, Joel Maximo, Brent Albright|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 30, 2020|access-date=April 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210217163132/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/30/wwe-raw-live-coverage-tonight-powells-qa-audio-show-jushin-liger-christian-naomi-jerry-lawler-dutch-mantell-jbl-rosemary-dana-brooke-erick-rowan-summer-rae-minoru-tanaka-rob-conway/|archive-date=February 17, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> is an American [[professional wrestler]] and dancer. She is |
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In August 2009, Fatu signed with WWE. She was assigned to its former [[Farm team|developmental territory]], [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW), where she was the inaugural [[ |
In August 2009, Fatu signed with WWE. She was assigned to its former [[Farm team|developmental territory]], [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW), where she was the inaugural [[FCW Divas Champion]]. In August 2010, she competed in the all-female [[WWE NXT (seasons 1–5)#Season 3|third season]] of ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'', where she finished in second place. She then made her main roster debut alongside [[Cameron (wrestler)|Cameron]] as [[The Funkadactyls]] in January 2012. From 2014 to 2015, she was an on-screen manager for [[The Usos]] ([[Jey Uso]] and [[Jimmy Uso]]). As a solo competitor, Naomi held the [[SmackDown Women's Championship]] two times. With [[Sasha Banks]], she obtained the [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship]] in 2022. A month later, Naomi and Banks received indefinite suspensions from WWE after the two walked out due to a creative dispute. In 2023, Fatu stated she had departed the company and later performed as part of [[TNA Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling]], where she was a former [[TNA Knockouts World Champion]]. She returned to WWE in January 2024 at the [[Royal Rumble (2024)|Royal Rumble event]]. |
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Outside of wrestling, Naomi danced for the basketball team the [[Orlando Magic]] as well as rapper [[Flo Rida]]. She appeared as one of the main cast members of WWE's [[reality television]] series ''[[Total Divas]]'' from 2013 to 2019 and acted in the 2017 film ''[[The Marine 5: Battleground]]''. |
Outside of wrestling, Naomi danced for the basketball team the [[Orlando Magic]] as well as rapper [[Flo Rida]]. She appeared as one of the main cast members of WWE's [[reality television]] series ''[[Total Divas]]'' from 2013 to 2019 and acted in the 2017 film ''[[The Marine 5: Battleground]]''. |
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== Professional wrestling career == |
== Professional wrestling career == |
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=== World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE ( |
=== World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE (2009–2022) === |
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==== Developmental territories (2009–2011) ==== |
==== Developmental territories (2009–2011) ==== |
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In August 2009, McCray signed a contract with [[WWE]], where she reported to their then-[[Farm team|developmental territory]] [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Carroll|first1=Chuck|url=http://sports.cbslocal.com/2017/06/08/naomi-knight-interview-wwe-smackdown-womens-champion/|title=The WWE Struggle Was Real: How Naomi Finally Got The Gold|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714185437/http://sports.cbslocal.com/2017/06/08/naomi-knight-interview-wwe-smackdown-womens-champion/|archive-date=July 14, 2017|url-status=live|date=June 8, 2017}}</ref> On June 20, 2010, Naomi defeated [[Serena Deeb]] on ''FCW TV'' to become the inaugural [[ |
In August 2009, McCray signed a contract with [[WWE]], where she reported to their then-[[Farm team|developmental territory]] [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Carroll|first1=Chuck|url=http://sports.cbslocal.com/2017/06/08/naomi-knight-interview-wwe-smackdown-womens-champion/|title=The WWE Struggle Was Real: How Naomi Finally Got The Gold|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714185437/http://sports.cbslocal.com/2017/06/08/naomi-knight-interview-wwe-smackdown-womens-champion/|archive-date=July 14, 2017|url-status=live|date=June 8, 2017}}</ref> On June 20, 2010, Naomi defeated [[Serena Deeb]] on ''FCW TV'' to become the inaugural [[FCW Divas Champion]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2015/01/23/wwe-diva-naomi-wikipedia-facts-bio/|title=9 Things You Didn't Know About WWE Diva Naomi|work=[[WJZ-TV]]|date=January 23, 2015|access-date=August 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817122318/http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2015/01/23/wwe-diva-naomi-wikipedia-facts-bio/|archive-date=August 17, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On the August 29 episode of ''FCW TV'', Naomi competed in a match against AJ Lee, where both the Queen of FCW title and the FCW Divas Championship were on the line, which ended in a double count-out.<ref>{{cite episode|series=FCW TV|number=100|title=FCW TV #100|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=54855|date=August 29, 2010|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222160724/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=54855|archive-date=December 22, 2015|url-status=live}} (filmed August 12, 2010)</ref> Naomi joined the all-female [[WWE NXT (TV series)#Season 3|third season]] of ''[[WWE NXT (TV series)|NXT]]'' in 2010, with [[Kelly Kelly]] as her pro.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_43474.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE NXT Results 8/31: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 2, Week 13 – Season Finale|date=August 31, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=September 1, 2010|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903131052/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_43474.shtml|archive-date=September 3, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi debuted on the September 7 episode of ''NXT'', where she teamed with Kelly to defeat [[Alicia Fox]] and fellow rookie [[Maxine (wrestler)|Maxine]] after Naomi pinned Maxine.<ref name=NXT9710>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 9/7/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1283922614|website=WrestleView|access-date=September 7, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911032502/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1283922614|archive-date=September 11, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> On the September 21 episode of ''NXT'', she teamed with Kelly and Jamie Keyes, defeating [[Layla El|Layla]], [[Michelle McCool]], and [[Kaitlyn (wrestler)|Kaitlyn]].<ref name=brain-buster>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 9/21/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285174602|website=WrestleView|access-date=September 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924043114/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285174602|archive-date=September 24, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> On the October 26 episode of ''NXT'', Naomi defeated Maxine in a singles match.<ref name=NXT101910>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 10/26/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1288212759|website=WrestleView|access-date=October 27, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101030120328/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1288212759|archive-date=October 30, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 30, Naomi lost the competition to Kaitlyn, placing second in the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630191038/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=WWE NXT: Season 3 mercifully ends with new breakout diva crowned|last=Matt|first=Bishop|date=November 30, 2010|access-date=July 27, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On the January 23, 2011, Naomi lost the championship to Lee on ''FCW TV''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=62112|title=FCW TV #121|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818151105/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=62112|archive-date=August 18, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==== The Funkadactyls (2012–2014) ==== |
==== The Funkadactyls (2012–2014) ==== |
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{{Main|The Funkadactyls}} |
{{Main|The Funkadactyls}} |
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[[File:Funkasaurus and the Funkettes.jpg|thumb|right|Naomi (left) at the ring along [[Brodus Clay]], dance partner [[Cameron (wrestler)|Cameron]], and [[Hornswoggle]] (front) in April 2012]] |
[[File:Funkasaurus and the Funkettes.jpg|thumb|right|Naomi (left) at the ring along [[Brodus Clay]], dance partner [[Cameron (wrestler)|Cameron]], and [[Hornswoggle]] (front) in April 2012]] |
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On January 9, 2012, Naomi made her main roster debut on ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'' alongside [[Cameron (wrestler)|Cameron]] as [[Professional wrestling valet|valets]] for [[Brodus Clay]], with the duo dubbed [[The Funkadactyls]].<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results – 1/9/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1326168590|website=WrestleView|access-date=January 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420204617/http://www.wrestleview.com/|archive-date=April 20, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On the [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2012)|TLC]] pre-show on December 16, Naomi scored a victory in a [[Santa Claus|Santa's]] Little Helpers [[battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]], earning a match against [[Divas Champion]] [[Eve Torres]] later that night, where she lost.<ref name=TLC2012>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=TLC PPV Results – 12/16/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1355705827|website=WrestleView|access-date=December 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221183319/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1355705827|archive-date=December 21, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE TLC PPV Results 12/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final 2012 PPV – Cena vs. Ziggler main event, Shield makes a statement|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=December 16, 2012|access-date=December 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402192236/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|archive-date=April 2, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 15, 2013, episode of ''[[ |
On January 9, 2012, Naomi made her main roster debut on ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'' alongside [[Cameron (wrestler)|Cameron]] as [[Professional wrestling valet|valets]] for [[Brodus Clay]], with the duo dubbed [[The Funkadactyls]].<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results – 1/9/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1326168590|website=WrestleView|access-date=January 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420204617/http://www.wrestleview.com/|archive-date=April 20, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On the [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2012)|TLC]] pre-show on December 16, Naomi scored a victory in a [[Santa Claus|Santa's]] Little Helpers [[battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]], earning a match against [[Divas Champion]] [[Eve Torres]] later that night, where she lost.<ref name=TLC2012>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=TLC PPV Results – 12/16/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1355705827|website=WrestleView|access-date=December 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221183319/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1355705827|archive-date=December 21, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE TLC PPV Results 12/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final 2012 PPV – Cena vs. Ziggler main event, Shield makes a statement|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=December 16, 2012|access-date=December 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402192236/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|archive-date=April 2, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 15, 2013, episode of ''[[SmackDown]]'', The Funkadactyls were attacked backstage by [[The Bella Twins]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Parks' WWE Smackdown Report 3/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Chris Jericho vs. Jack Swagger in a rematch from last week|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69461.shtml|access-date=April 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324174511/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69461.shtml|archive-date=March 24, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The Funkadactyls, Clay, and [[Tensai]], collectively known as Tons of Funk, were originally set to face Team Rhodes Scholars ([[Cody Rhodes]] and [[Damien Sandow]]) and the Bella Twins in an eight-person mixed tag team match at [[WrestleMania 29]], but after the match was cut due to time constraints, it instead took place the following night on ''Raw'', with Tons of Funk coming out victorious.<ref>{{cite web|last=Namoko|first=Jason|title=Brodus Clay comments on match cut from Wrestlemania 29|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/40843-brodus-clay-comments-on-match-being-cut-from-wrestlemania|website=WrestleView|access-date=April 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410211702/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/40843-brodus-clay-comments-on-match-being-cut-from-wrestlemania|archive-date=April 10, 2013|url-status=live|date=April 8, 2013}}</ref> |
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On the August 26 episode of ''Raw'', Naomi was ringside for a match between [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]] and [[Brie Bella]] alongside the cast of ''[[Total Divas]]'', also including Cameron, Nikki Bella, [[Eva Marie]], and [[JoJo Offerman]], which ended with Divas Champion [[AJ Lee]] coming out and cutting a [[ |
On the August 26 episode of ''Raw'', Naomi was ringside for a match between [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]] and [[Brie Bella]] alongside the cast of ''[[Total Divas]]'', also including Cameron, Nikki Bella, [[Eva Marie]], and [[JoJo Offerman]], which ended with Divas Champion [[AJ Lee]] coming out and cutting a [[worked shoot]] [[Promo (professional wrestling)|promo]] directed at the women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/43448-wwe-raw-results-8-26-13-daniel-bryan-the-shield/|title=WWE Raw Results – 8/26/13 (Daniel Bryan, The Shield) – WWE News and Results, RAW and Smackdown Results, TNA News, ROH News|first=Paul|last=Nemer|date=August 27, 2013|website=WrestleView|access-date=July 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816145758/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/43448-wwe-raw-results-8-26-13-daniel-bryan-the-shield/|archive-date=August 16, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On the September 15, Naomi competed against Natalya, Brie Bella, and Lee in a [[Professional wrestling match types|fatal four-way match]] for the Divas Championship at [[Night of Champions (2013)|Night of Champions]], where Lee retained the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-ppv-results/wwe-night-of-champions/43813-aj-lee-vs-natalya-vs-brie-bella-vs-naomi-wwe-divas-championship/|title=A. J. Lee vs. Natalya vs. Brie Bella vs. Naomi (WWE Divas Championship) – WWE News and Results, RAW and Smackdown Results, TNA News, ROH News|first=Adam|last=Martin|website=WrestleView|date=September 16, 2013|access-date=July 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816112701/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-ppv-results/wwe-night-of-champions/43813-aj-lee-vs-natalya-vs-brie-bella-vs-naomi-wwe-divas-championship/|archive-date=August 16, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The cast of ''Total Divas'' went on to defeat Lee, Alicia Fox, [[Aksana (wrestler)|Aksana]], Kaitlyn, [[Rosa Mendes]], [[Tamina Snuka]], and [[Summer Rae]] in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Elimination tag team matches|traditional elimination tag team match]] at [[Survivor Series (2013)|Survivor Series]].<ref name=SurviorSeries2013>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=Complete WWE Survivor Series Blog, Or...Daniel Bryan Is Sorely Missed in the Main Event Picture|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/81796/ongoing-wwe-survivor-series-blog-pregame-show-thoughts.html?p=1|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205200436/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/81796/ongoing-wwe-survivor-series-blog-pregame-show-thoughts.html?p=1|archive-date=December 5, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 15 at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2013)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]], Naomi, Cameron and Tensai abandoned Clay due to his attitude.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE TLC PPV Results – 13/15/13 (Unification Main Event)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/45575-wwe-tlc-ppv-results-13-15-13-unification-main-event|website=WrestleView|access-date=June 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706060034/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/45575-wwe-tlc-ppv-results-13-15-13-unification-main-event|archive-date=July 6, 2015|url-status=live|date=December 16, 2013}}</ref> |
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In February 2014, Naomi suffered a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Legit|legitimate]] displaced fracture of the [[orbital bone]] during a match against Aksana on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-02-03/wwe-raw-results-26179509/page-10|title=Raw results: Outlaws survive the steel, The Shield & The Wyatts circle the wagons and Bryan de-fangs the Champion of Champions|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=February 3, 2014|access-date=February 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302005755/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-02-03/wwe-raw-results-26179509/page-10|archive-date=March 2, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-02-10/naomi-injury-update|title=Update: Naomi suffers eye injury on Raw|date=February 4, 2014|access-date=March 31, 2016|publisher=[[WWE]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316100740/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-02-10/naomi-injury-update|archive-date=March 16, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> She returned on the March 17 episode of ''Raw'', teaming with Cameron to defeat Lee and Snuka in a tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-03-17/wwe-raw-results-26195735|title=Raw: March 17, 2014|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910221428/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-03-17/wwe-raw-results-26195735|archive-date=September 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 6 at [[WrestleMania XXX]], Naomi competed in the [[Vickie Guerrero]] Invitational match for the Lee's Divas Championship, where Lee successfully retained her title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=84808&p=4|title=Complete Wrestlemania XXX Report: Images You Thought You Would Never See; Who Is the WWE World Champion??; The Streak Versus The Beast; Wrestlemania Moments Made to last a Lifetime|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=April 6, 2014|access-date=August 15, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408231345/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=84808&p=4|archive-date=April 8, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Money in the Bank (2014)|Money in the Bank]], Naomi lost to the new Divas Champion [[Paige (wrestler)|Paige]] in a title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2014/paige-naomi-divas-championship-26423120|title=Money in the Bank 2014|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510205454/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2014/paige-naomi-divas-championship-26423120|archive-date=May 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On the July 7 episode of ''Raw'', Naomi and Cameron lost to Lee and Paige in a tag team match, which caused a brawl to ensue between Cameron and Naomi.<ref name=RawJuly7>{{cite web|first=James|last=Caldwell|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 7/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Cena vs. Rollins, Jericho vs. Miz, Bret Hart returns to Montreal, more|date=July 7, 2014|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_79464.shtml|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|access-date=July 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714175914/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_79464.shtml|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi and Cameron faced off on the [[Battleground (2014)|Battleground]] pre-show, during which the former lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-wwe-battleground-john-cena-20140721-story.html|title=WWE 'Battleground' results: Did John Cena retain the title?|first=Houston|last=Mitchell|date=July 21, 2014|access-date=July 24, 2017|via=LA Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910221049/http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-wwe-battleground-john-cena-20140721-story.html|archive-date=September 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi went on to secure a victory over Cameron on the September 15 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-09-15/wwe-raw-results-26656451/page-8|title=WWE Raw results, September 15, 2014: Brock Lesnar answers John Cena's challenge and Mark Henry rallies America against Rusev|date=September 15, 2014|author=Benigno, Anthony.|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=September 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140919051355/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-09-15/wwe-raw-results-26656451/page-8|archive-date=September 19, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2014)|Survivor Series]], Naomi participated in a traditional elimination tag team match, where she eliminated Cameron |
In February 2014, Naomi suffered a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Legit|legitimate]] displaced fracture of the [[orbital bone]] during a match against Aksana on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-02-03/wwe-raw-results-26179509/page-10|title=Raw results: Outlaws survive the steel, The Shield & The Wyatts circle the wagons and Bryan de-fangs the Champion of Champions|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=February 3, 2014|access-date=February 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302005755/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-02-03/wwe-raw-results-26179509/page-10|archive-date=March 2, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-02-10/naomi-injury-update|title=Update: Naomi suffers eye injury on Raw|date=February 4, 2014|access-date=March 31, 2016|publisher=[[WWE]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316100740/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-02-10/naomi-injury-update|archive-date=March 16, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> She returned on the March 17 episode of ''Raw'', teaming with Cameron to defeat Lee and Snuka in a tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-03-17/wwe-raw-results-26195735|title=Raw: March 17, 2014|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910221428/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-03-17/wwe-raw-results-26195735|archive-date=September 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 6 at [[WrestleMania XXX]], Naomi competed in the [[Vickie Guerrero]] Invitational match for the Lee's Divas Championship, where Lee successfully retained her title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=84808&p=4|title=Complete Wrestlemania XXX Report: Images You Thought You Would Never See; Who Is the WWE World Champion??; The Streak Versus The Beast; Wrestlemania Moments Made to last a Lifetime|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=April 6, 2014|access-date=August 15, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408231345/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=84808&p=4|archive-date=April 8, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Money in the Bank (2014)|Money in the Bank]], Naomi lost to the new Divas Champion [[Paige (wrestler)|Paige]] in a title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2014/paige-naomi-divas-championship-26423120|title=Money in the Bank 2014|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510205454/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2014/paige-naomi-divas-championship-26423120|archive-date=May 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On the July 7 episode of ''Raw'', Naomi and Cameron lost to Lee and Paige in a tag team match, which caused a brawl to ensue between Cameron and Naomi.<ref name=RawJuly7>{{cite web|first=James|last=Caldwell|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 7/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Cena vs. Rollins, Jericho vs. Miz, Bret Hart returns to Montreal, more|date=July 7, 2014|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_79464.shtml|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|access-date=July 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714175914/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_79464.shtml|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi and Cameron faced off on the [[Battleground (2014)|Battleground]] pre-show, during which the former lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-wwe-battleground-john-cena-20140721-story.html|title=WWE 'Battleground' results: Did John Cena retain the title?|first=Houston|last=Mitchell|date=July 21, 2014|access-date=July 24, 2017|via=LA Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910221049/http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-wwe-battleground-john-cena-20140721-story.html|archive-date=September 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi went on to secure a victory over Cameron on the September 15 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-09-15/wwe-raw-results-26656451/page-8|title=WWE Raw results, September 15, 2014: Brock Lesnar answers John Cena's challenge and Mark Henry rallies America against Rusev|date=September 15, 2014|author=Benigno, Anthony.|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=September 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140919051355/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-09-15/wwe-raw-results-26656451/page-8|archive-date=September 19, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2014)|Survivor Series]], Naomi participated in a traditional elimination tag team match, where she eliminated Cameron and eventually Paige to get the win for her team in a clean sweep.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_81932.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE S. Series PPV Results 11/23: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Team Cena vs. Team Authority, more|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=November 23, 2014|author=Caldwell, James.|access-date=November 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141126142750/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_81932.shtml|archive-date=November 26, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In December 2014, Naomi became involved with [[The Usos]]' feud with [[The Miz]], which involved The Miz offering to help further Naomi's musical career, much to her husband Jimmy Uso's dismay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82049.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 12/1: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Anonymous GM, TLC hype, more|author=Caldwell, James|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=December 1, 2014|access-date=December 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207213715/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82049.shtml|archive-date=December 7, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_82129.shtml|title=Parks's WWE Smackdown Report 12/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Dolph Ziggler vs. Luke Harper for the I.C. Title, Santino Marella runs the show|author=Parks, Greg|publisher=Professional Wrestling Torch|date=December 5, 2014|access-date=December 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118092240/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_82129.shtml|archive-date=January 18, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On the December 16 episode of ''Super SmackDown'', Naomi competed against [[Nikki Bella]] for the Divas Championship, where she lost the match after Jimmy Uso caused a distraction due to his anger of The Miz being present.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/52182-wwe-smackdown-results-12-16-14-live-results-in-grand-rapids|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 12/16/14 (Live Results in Grand Rapids)|author=Tedesco, Mike|website=WrestleView|date=December 16, 2014|access-date=December 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217044600/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/52182-wwe-smackdown-results-12-16-14-live-results-in-grand-rapids|archive-date=December 17, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> After Alicia Fox joined The Miz and Mizdow, Naomi and the Usos competed against the three in a series of [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Mixed tag team match|mixed tag team matches]], where Naomi's team repeatedly lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 1/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Ambrose vs. Wyatt ambulance match, The Authority returns, Cena Appreciation Night, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=January 5, 2015|access-date=January 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106074618/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml|archive-date=January 6, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_82752.shtml|title=WWE News: Smackdown Spoilers 1/15 – full results for Thursday's first show in new timeslot|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=January 13, 2015|access-date=January 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118212604/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_82752.shtml|archive-date=January 18, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 29, she accompanied The Usos during their match on the [[WrestleMania 31]] pre-show, in which they unsuccessfully challenged Kidd and Cesaro for the WWE Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=92699&p=2|title=WWE Wrestlemania 31 Kick Off Show Report: Tag Title Match, Amore the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Lita in the Social Media Lounge, and More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=March 29, 2016|access-date=August 19, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064147/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=92699&p=2|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> |
In December 2014, Naomi became involved with [[The Usos]]' feud with [[The Miz]], which involved The Miz offering to help further Naomi's musical career, much to her husband Jimmy Uso's dismay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82049.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 12/1: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Anonymous GM, TLC hype, more|author=Caldwell, James|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=December 1, 2014|access-date=December 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207213715/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82049.shtml|archive-date=December 7, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_82129.shtml|title=Parks's WWE Smackdown Report 12/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Dolph Ziggler vs. Luke Harper for the I.C. Title, Santino Marella runs the show|author=Parks, Greg|publisher=Professional Wrestling Torch|date=December 5, 2014|access-date=December 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118092240/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_82129.shtml|archive-date=January 18, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On the December 16 episode of ''Super SmackDown'', Naomi competed against [[Nikki Bella]] for the Divas Championship, where she lost the match after Jimmy Uso caused a distraction due to his anger of The Miz being present.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/52182-wwe-smackdown-results-12-16-14-live-results-in-grand-rapids|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 12/16/14 (Live Results in Grand Rapids)|author=Tedesco, Mike|website=WrestleView|date=December 16, 2014|access-date=December 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217044600/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/52182-wwe-smackdown-results-12-16-14-live-results-in-grand-rapids|archive-date=December 17, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> After Alicia Fox joined The Miz and Mizdow, Naomi and the Usos competed against the three in a series of [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Mixed tag team match|mixed tag team matches]], where Naomi's team repeatedly lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 1/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Ambrose vs. Wyatt ambulance match, The Authority returns, Cena Appreciation Night, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=January 5, 2015|access-date=January 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106074618/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml|archive-date=January 6, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_82752.shtml|title=WWE News: Smackdown Spoilers 1/15 – full results for Thursday's first show in new timeslot|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=January 13, 2015|access-date=January 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150118212604/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_82752.shtml|archive-date=January 18, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 29, she accompanied The Usos during their match on the [[WrestleMania 31]] pre-show, in which they unsuccessfully challenged Kidd and Cesaro for the WWE Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=92699&p=2|title=WWE Wrestlemania 31 Kick Off Show Report: Tag Title Match, Amore the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Lita in the Social Media Lounge, and More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=March 29, 2016|access-date=August 19, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064147/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=92699&p=2|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On the April 13 episode of ''Raw'', Naomi unsuccessfully competed in a [[Professional wrestling battle royal|battle royal]] to determine the number one contender to the Divas Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2015-04-09/raw-divas-battle-royal-fair-27283621|title=Is Raw's Divas Battle Royal fair?|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=April 9, 2015|access-date=April 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150412231156/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2015-04-09/raw-divas-battle-royal-fair-27283621|archive-date=April 12, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> After the bout, Naomi attacked Paige for eliminating her to ultimately win the match, turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_84473.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 4/13: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of London Raw – Cena's latest U.S. Title Open Challenge, #1 contender battle royal, Extreme Rules hype, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=April 13, 2015|access-date=April 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414044920/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_84473.shtml|archive-date=April 14, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> As Paige had been injured by the attack,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-04-13/paige-injury-update|title=Update: Paige injured in attack on Raw|date=April 13, 2015|access-date=April 15, 2015|publisher=[[WWE]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417000132/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-04-13/paige-injury-update|archive-date=April 17, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi was granted a match against Bella for the title at [[Extreme Rules (2015)|Extreme Rules]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/nikki-bella-naomi-divas-championship-27274628|title=Divas Champion Nikki Bella vs. Naomi|author=Melok, Bobby|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=April 21, 2015|access-date=April 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150424001849/http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/nikki-bella-naomi-divas-championship-27274628|archive-date=April 24, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> where she failed to win after interference from Brie Bella.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_84687.shtml|title=Caldwell's Extreme Rules PPV Report 4/26: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV – Rollins vs. Orton steel cage, Cena vs. Rusev, Last Man Standing, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=April 26, 2015|access-date=April 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427183338/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_84687.shtml|archive-date=April 27, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> In May, Naomi attacked The Bella Twins alongside the returning Tamina.<ref name="auto2">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_84820.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 5/4: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – PPV hype, Cena's Open Challenge, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=May 4, 2015|access-date=May 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505055522/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_84820.shtml|archive-date=May 5, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The duo went on to compete in a tag team match against The Bella Twins at [[Payback (2015)|Payback]], during which Naomi and Tamina won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85054.shtml|title=Caldwell's Payback PPV Report 5/17: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of four-way WWE World Title match, I Quit, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=May 17, 2015|access-date=May 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064943/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85054.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On the May 18 episode of ''Raw'', Naomi competed in another championship match against Nikki Bella, where Bella retained the title after Tamina caused a disqualification.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_85078.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 5/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Payback PPV fall-out, two title matches, packed show includes major Lana-Rusev developments and NXT champ debuting, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=May 18, 2015|access-date=May 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520124814/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_85078.shtml|archive-date=May 20, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> |
On the April 13 episode of ''Raw'', Naomi unsuccessfully competed in a [[Professional wrestling battle royal|battle royal]] to determine the number one contender to the Divas Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2015-04-09/raw-divas-battle-royal-fair-27283621|title=Is Raw's Divas Battle Royal fair?|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=April 9, 2015|access-date=April 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150412231156/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2015-04-09/raw-divas-battle-royal-fair-27283621|archive-date=April 12, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> After the bout, Naomi attacked Paige for eliminating her to ultimately win the match, turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_84473.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 4/13: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of London Raw – Cena's latest U.S. Title Open Challenge, #1 contender battle royal, Extreme Rules hype, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=April 13, 2015|access-date=April 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414044920/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_84473.shtml|archive-date=April 14, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> As Paige had been injured by the attack,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-04-13/paige-injury-update|title=Update: Paige injured in attack on Raw|date=April 13, 2015|access-date=April 15, 2015|publisher=[[WWE]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417000132/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-04-13/paige-injury-update|archive-date=April 17, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi was granted a match against Bella for the title at [[Extreme Rules (2015)|Extreme Rules]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/nikki-bella-naomi-divas-championship-27274628|title=Divas Champion Nikki Bella vs. Naomi|author=Melok, Bobby|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=April 21, 2015|access-date=April 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150424001849/http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/nikki-bella-naomi-divas-championship-27274628|archive-date=April 24, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> where she failed to win after interference from Brie Bella.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_84687.shtml|title=Caldwell's Extreme Rules PPV Report 4/26: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV – Rollins vs. Orton steel cage, Cena vs. Rusev, Last Man Standing, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=April 26, 2015|access-date=April 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427183338/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_84687.shtml|archive-date=April 27, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> In May, Naomi attacked The Bella Twins alongside the returning Tamina.<ref name="auto2">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_84820.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 5/4: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – PPV hype, Cena's Open Challenge, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=May 4, 2015|access-date=May 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505055522/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_84820.shtml|archive-date=May 5, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The duo went on to compete in a tag team match against The Bella Twins at [[Payback (2015)|Payback]], during which Naomi and Tamina won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85054.shtml|title=Caldwell's Payback PPV Report 5/17: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of four-way WWE World Title match, I Quit, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=May 17, 2015|access-date=May 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064943/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85054.shtml|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On the May 18 episode of ''Raw'', Naomi competed in another championship match against Nikki Bella, where Bella retained the title after Tamina caused a disqualification, and was subsequently followed by Paige's return.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_85078.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 5/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Payback PPV fall-out, two title matches, packed show includes major Lana-Rusev developments and NXT champ debuting, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=May 18, 2015|access-date=May 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520124814/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_85078.shtml|archive-date=May 20, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi then competed in a triple threat match against Paige and Nikki Bella at [[Elimination Chamber (2015)|Elimination Chamber]], however once again she failed to capture the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85340.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE E. Chamber PPV Report 5/31: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of WWE Title match, Cena vs. Owens, two Elimination Chamber matches, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=May 31, 2015|access-date=May 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150601072258/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85340.shtml|archive-date=June 1, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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[[File:Team B.A.D. Blonde WrestleMania 32.jpg|thumb|right|Naomi (front center) alongside fellow [[Team B.A.D.|Team B.A.D. & Blonde]] members at [[WrestleMania 32]] event in April 2016]] |
[[File:Team B.A.D. Blonde WrestleMania 32.jpg|thumb|right|Naomi (front center) alongside fellow [[Team B.A.D.|Team B.A.D. & Blonde]] members at [[WrestleMania 32]] event in April 2016]] |
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On the July 13 episode of ''Raw'', after weeks of the Divas division being dominated by The Bella Twins and their ally Alicia Fox, [[Stephanie McMahon]] called for a "[[ |
On the July 13 episode of ''Raw'', after weeks of the Divas division being dominated by The Bella Twins and their ally Alicia Fox, [[Stephanie McMahon]] called for a "[[Divas Revolution]]", subsequently introducing the debuting [[NXT Women's Champion]] [[Sasha Banks]] to align with Naomi and Tamina, dubbed Team B.A.D., as well as [[Charlotte Flair]] and [[Becky Lynch]] to align with Paige, leading to a brawl between the three teams.<ref name="auto3">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_86178.shtml#.VaRjfflVikp|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 7/13: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Brock Smash, final Battleground PPV hype, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=July 13, 2015|access-date=July 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714074555/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_86178.shtml#.VaRjfflVikp|archive-date=July 14, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Namako">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-battleground-results-2015/55288-wwe-battleground-ppv-results-7-19-15-undertaker-returns|last=Namako|first=Jason|title=WWE Battleground PPV Results – 7/19/15 (Undertaker returns)|date=July 19, 2015|website=WrestleView|access-date=July 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722195646/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-battleground-results-2015/55288-wwe-battleground-ppv-results-7-19-15-undertaker-returns|archive-date=July 22, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto4">{{cite web|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_86344.shtml#.Va2Z7PlViko|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 7/20: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Battleground fall-out, Undertaker opening Raw, Brock Lesnar, Road to Summerslam, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=July 20, 2015|access-date=July 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724033522/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_86344.shtml#.Va2Z7PlViko|archive-date=July 24, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The three teams faced off in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Triple Threat tag team elimination match|three team elimination match]] on August 23 at [[SummerSlam (2015)|SummerSlam]], which was won by Team PCB.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml#.Vdp6SvlViko|title=Caldwell's Summerslam Report 8/23: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Taker, Title vs. Title, more big matches|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=August 23, 2015|access-date=August 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904175855/https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml#.Vdp6SvlViko|archive-date=September 4, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> At the 2015 ''[[Tribute to the Troops]]'' in December, Team B.A.D. and Paige defeated Brie Bella, Charlotte, Fox, and Lynch in an eight-woman tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powers|first1=Kevin|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/tributetothetroops/2015/results|title=WWE Tribute to the Troops results, Dec. 23, 2015: Standing up for America's bravest|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=December 23, 2015|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305210355/https://www.wwe.com/shows/tributetothetroops/2015/results|archive-date=March 5, 2016}}</ref> On the February 1, 2016, episode of ''Raw'', Banks left the team, which caused Naomi and Tamina to attack her.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=99460&p=3|title=WWE Raw Report: Did Anything Happen With the Main Eventers at Fastlane?, MizTV Leads to a Match on Smackdown, and More|author=Richard Trionfo|website=Pro Wrestling Insider|date=February 1, 2016|access-date=February 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205041553/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=99460&p=3|archive-date=February 5, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi and Tamina later lost to Banks and Lynch in a tag team match at [[Fastlane (2016)|Fastlane]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/100003/heyman-hypes-main-event-live-ongoing-wwe-fast-lane-ppv-coverage.html?p=1|title=Team Bad vs. Sasha & Becky: Live, Ongoing WWE Fast Lane PPV Coverage|author=Johnson, Mike|website=Pro Wrestling Insider|date=February 21, 2016|access-date=February 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312112115/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/100003/heyman-hypes-main-event-live-ongoing-wwe-fast-lane-ppv-coverage.html?p=1|archive-date=March 12, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On the [[WrestleMania 32]] pre-show, Naomi and Tamina teamed up with [[Lana (wrestler)|Lana]], [[Emma (wrestler)|Emma]], and Summer Rae in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Multiple man teamed matches|10-Diva tag team match]] against Brie Bella, Paige, Fox, Eva Marie, and Natalya, where Naomi's team was defeated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=101075&p=2|title=Complete WWE Wrestlemania 32 Report: The Women's Title Debuts, Wo Is In Charge of Raw?, Andre the Giant Battle Royal, IC Title Ladder Match, and More in the 6 Hours and 50 Minutes of Coverage|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=April 3, 2016|access-date=April 3, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409212502/httsp://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=101075&p=2|archive-date=April 9, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> In early May, Naomi became inactive due to a torn ankle tendon.<ref name="2016 injury">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/101805/another-female-wwe-star-injured.html?p=1|title=Another Female WWE Star Injured|last=Mike|first=Johnson|date=May 5, 2016|access-date=August 15, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811105311/https://pwinsider.com/article/101805/another-female-wwe-star-injured.html?p=1|archive-date=August 11, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==== SmackDown Women's Champion (2016–2017) ==== |
==== SmackDown Women's Champion (2016–2017) ==== |
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Naomi was drafted to the [[ |
Naomi was drafted to the [[SmackDown brand]] on July 19 as part of the [[2016 WWE draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/2016-wwe-draft-results|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|website=[[WWE]]|date=July 19, 2016|access-date=July 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721162725/https://www.wwe.com/article/2016-wwe-draft-results|archive-date=July 21, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> She then debuted a new [[Gimmick (professional wrestling)|gimmick]], which included a new look and entrance, dubbed "[[Phosphorescence|The Glow]]", and became a [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] once again.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/naomi-glow-in-the-dark-interview|title=Feel the Glow: Naomi discusses the inspiration behind her awesome new look|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=September 30, 2016|access-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908224445/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/naomi-glow-in-the-dark-interview|archive-date=September 8, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=DeFelice|first1=Robert|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/naomi-talks-taking-two-years-get-feel-glow-gimmick-approved|title=Naomi Talks Taking Two Years To Get The 'Feel The Glow' Gimmick Approved|website=Fightful|date=June 27, 2020|access-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226013537/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/naomi-talks-taking-two-years-get-feel-glow-gimmick-approved|archive-date=February 26, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 21 at [[SummerSlam (2016)|SummerSlam]], Naomi competed in a six-woman tag team match alongside Becky Lynch and [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]] against Natalya, [[Alexa Bliss]], and Nikki Bella, where Naomi's team was defeated after Bella pinned Carmella.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=104217&p=5|title=Complete WWE Summerslam Report: We Have a Universal Champion, Styles vs. Cena, Banks vs. Charlotte, Ambrose vs. Ziggler & Much More|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=August 21, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827135020/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=104217&p=5|archive-date=August 27, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 11 at [[Backlash (2016)|Backlash]], Naomi competed in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|six-pack elimination challenge]] to determine the inaugural [[SmackDown Women's Champion]], where she would eliminate Bliss before being eliminated herself by Natalya.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|title=9/11 WWE Backlash Results – Caldwell's Ongoing PPV Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=September 11, 2016|access-date=September 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917134241/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|archive-date=September 17, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 20, Naomi competed as part of the SmackDown women's team against the Raw women's team at the [[Survivor Series (2016)|Survivor Series]] pay-per-view, where her team lost.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE Survivor Series Results – 11/20/16 (Live from Toronto, Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg, RAW vs. Smackdown Live)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-survivor-series-results/69711-wwe-survivor-series-results-112016-toronto-lesnar-vs-goldberg-raw-vs-smackdown/|date=November 20, 2016|website=WrestleView|access-date=November 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121235247/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-ppv-results/wwe-survivor-series/69711-wwe-survivor-series-results-112016-toronto-lesnar-vs-goldberg-raw-vs-smackdown/|archive-date=November 21, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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After two months of inactivity, Naomi returned on the January 24, 2017, episode of ''SmackDown'', in a confrontation against SmackDown Women's Champion Bliss.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 1/24/17 (Live from Toledo, Randy Orton vs. Luke Harper, hype for the Royal Rumble)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/72236-wwe-smackdown-results-12417-live-toledo-randy-orton-vs-luke-harper-hype-royal-rumble/|date=January 24, 2017|website=WrestleView|access-date=January 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170127044429/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/72236-wwe-smackdown-results-12417-live-toledo-randy-orton-vs-luke-harper-hype-royal-rumble/|archive-date=January 27, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 12, |
After two months of inactivity, Naomi returned on the January 24, 2017, episode of ''SmackDown'', in a confrontation against SmackDown Women's Champion Bliss.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 1/24/17 (Live from Toledo, Randy Orton vs. Luke Harper, hype for the Royal Rumble)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/72236-wwe-smackdown-results-12417-live-toledo-randy-orton-vs-luke-harper-hype-royal-rumble/|date=January 24, 2017|website=WrestleView|access-date=January 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170127044429/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/72236-wwe-smackdown-results-12417-live-toledo-randy-orton-vs-luke-harper-hype-royal-rumble/|archive-date=January 27, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 12, Naomi defeated Bliss at [[Elimination Chamber (2017)|Elimination Chamber]], becoming the SmackDown Women's Champion for the first time in her career, as well as the first African-American woman to capture the title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Adkins|first=Greg|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2017/naomi-alexa-bliss-results|title=Bliss blinded by Naomi's glow|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=May 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729095922/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2017/naomi-alexa-bliss-results|archive-date=July 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="NBCNews">{{cite web|last=Duster|first=Chandelis R.|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/wwe-superstar-naomi-glows-victory-n720941|title=WWE Superstar Naomi Glows to Victory|publisher=[[NBC News]]|date=February 17, 2017|access-date=February 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216201442/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/wwe-superstar-naomi-glows-victory-n720941|archive-date=February 16, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The following Tuesday, she relinquished the title due to a legitimate injury she sustained during the title match.<ref name="Smackdown02142017">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/14/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-214-ongoing-coverage-bray-defending-wwe-title-cena-elimination-chamber-follow/|title=Keller's WWE Smackdown Report 2/14: Ongoing coverage of Bray defending WWE Title against Cena, Elimination Chamber follow-up|date=February 14, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|access-date=February 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215214716/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/14/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-214-ongoing-coverage-bray-defending-wwe-title-cena-elimination-chamber-follow/|archive-date=February 15, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Smackdown02212017">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/21/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-221-results-battle-royal-determine-new-no-1-contender-wwe-championship-wrestlemania/|title=Keller's WWE Smackdown Report 2/21: Results of Battle Royal to determine a new no. 1 contender for WWE Championship at WrestleMania|date=February 21, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|access-date=February 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170224210635/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/21/kellers-wwe-smackdown-report-221-results-battle-royal-determine-new-no-1-contender-wwe-championship-wrestlemania/|archive-date=February 24, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 2, Naomi made her in-ring return in a six-pack challenge in her hometown of [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] at [[WrestleMania 33]], where she made Bliss submit, successfully regaining the SmackDown Women's Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/smackdown-womens-championship-match-results|title=Naomi def. Alexa Bliss, Natalya, Carmella, Becky Lynch and Mickie James to win the SmackDown Women's Championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=April 3, 2017|access-date=July 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811221106/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/smackdown-womens-championship-match-results|archive-date=August 11, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=108829&p=4|title=Complete Wrestlemania 33 Coverage|date=April 2, 2017|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|access-date=April 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406110313/https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=108829&p=4|archive-date=April 6, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Two days later, she defeated Bliss in a rematch to retain the championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=108875&p=1|title=WWE Smackdown Report: NXT Debuts, A Women's Title Match, Enemies Become Friends, and More|date=April 4, 2017|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|access-date=April 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409113147/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=108875&p=1|archive-date=April 9, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On June 18, Naomi defeated Lana to retain the SmackDown Women's Championship at [[Money in the Bank (2017)|Money in the Bank]].<ref name="Glow">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2017/naomi-lana-results|title=Enemies surround Naomi in SmackDown Women's Title defense|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=June 18, 2017|access-date=May 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619102600/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2017/naomi-lana-results|archive-date=June 19, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> She then went on to retain the title over Lana two more times on the June 27 and July 4 episodes of ''SmackDown'', the latter of which involved a seven-second submission victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2017-06-27/article/smackdown-womens-champion-naomi-def-lana|title=SmackDown Women's Champion Naomi def. Lana|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=June 27, 2017|access-date=May 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731080246/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2017-06-27/article/smackdown-womens-champion-naomi-def-lana|archive-date=July 31, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="SmackDown07042017"/> In |
On June 18, Naomi defeated Lana to retain the SmackDown Women's Championship at [[Money in the Bank (2017)|Money in the Bank]].<ref name="Glow">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2017/naomi-lana-results|title=Enemies surround Naomi in SmackDown Women's Title defense|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=June 18, 2017|access-date=May 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619102600/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2017/naomi-lana-results|archive-date=June 19, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> She then went on to retain the title over Lana two more times on the June 27 and July 4 episodes of ''SmackDown'', the latter of which involved a seven-second submission victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2017-06-27/article/smackdown-womens-champion-naomi-def-lana|title=SmackDown Women's Champion Naomi def. Lana|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=June 27, 2017|access-date=May 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731080246/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2017-06-27/article/smackdown-womens-champion-naomi-def-lana|archive-date=July 31, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="SmackDown07042017"/> In July, Naomi debuted a customized title belt with [[LED]] lights of various colors.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Elbe|first1=Craig|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/06/627-wwe-talking-smack-review-bryan-renee-welcome-j-styles-naomi-maria-mike-kanellis-talk-smackdown-happenings/|title=6/27 WWE Talking Smack Review: Bryan and Renee welcome A.J. Styles, Naomi, Maria & Mike Kanellis to talk about Smackdown happenings|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=July 6, 2017|access-date=August 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818010235/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/06/627-wwe-talking-smack-review-bryan-renee-welcome-j-styles-naomi-maria-mike-kanellis-talk-smackdown-happenings/|archive-date=August 18, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="SmackDown07042017">{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/07/04/74-powells-wwe-smackdown-live-tv-review-john-cena-returns-wwe-independence-day-battle-royal-shot-u-s-championship-naomi-vs-lana-smackdown-womens-championship-usos/|title=7/4 Powell's WWE Smackdown Live TV Review: John Cena returns to WWE, Independence Day battle royal for a shot at the U.S. Championship, Naomi vs. Lana for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Usos and New Day battle rap|date=July 4, 2017|access-date=August 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710142758/http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/07/04/74-powells-wwe-smackdown-live-tv-review-john-cena-returns-wwe-independence-day-battle-royal-shot-u-s-championship-naomi-vs-lana-smackdown-womens-championship-usos/|archive-date=July 10, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/gallery/naomi-glowing-smackdown-womens-championship-photos#fid-40120447|title=Exclusive photos: Naomi's glowing championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818010555/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/gallery/naomi-glowing-smackdown-womens-championship-photos#fid-40120447|archive-date=August 18, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 20 at [[SummerSlam (2017)|SummerSlam]], Naomi dropped the SmackDown Women's Championship to Natalya, ending her reign at 140 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/naomi-natalya-results|title=Naomi looks to cast-out The Queen of Harts in SmackDown Women's Title Match|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=August 20, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821052425/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/naomi-natalya-results|archive-date=August 21, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=8819&page=11|title=Titles « Naomi|website=Cagematch.net|access-date=August 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213173051/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=8819&page=11|archive-date=February 13, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 19 at [[Survivor Series (2017)|Survivor Series]], Naomi competed in a five-on-five elimination tag team match, where she eliminated Raw team captain Alicia Fox, before being eliminated herself by Sasha Banks, with her team ultimately losing the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/womens-5-on-5-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match-results|title=The Women of Raw and SmackDown battle for brand supremacy|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=November 19, 2017|access-date=May 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224075222/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/womens-5-on-5-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match-results|archive-date=December 24, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Naomi then entered a feud with [[Mandy Rose]] after Rose started flirting with Naomi's real-life husband, [[Jimmy Uso]], to "ruin Naomi's life", which involved Rose hinting at kissing Uso as well as Naomi attacking Rose in a hotel room to which Rose invited Uso.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Thompson|first1=Andrew|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mandy-rose-reveals-photo-she-sent-jimmy-uso-cost-naomi-her-match-against-sonya-deville-smackdown|title=Mandy Rose Costs Naomi Her Match On SmackDown Live By Revealing Photo She Sent To Jimmy Uso|website=Fightful|date=January 1, 2019|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825045519/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mandy-rose-reveals-photo-she-sent-jimmy-uso-cost-naomi-her-match-against-sonya-deville-smackdown|archive-date=August 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Peteani|first1=Frank|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/22/wwe-smackdown-primer-1-22-rey-vs-andrade-in-two-out-of-three-falls-joe-vs-ali-vince-to-moderate-bryan-and-a-j-mandy-rose-vs-naomi-miz-vs-cesaro/|title=WWE Smackdown Primer 1/22: Rey vs. Andrade in two-out-of-three falls, Joe vs. Ali, Vince to moderate Bryan and A.J., Mandy Rose vs. Naomi, Miz vs. Cesaro|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=January 22, 2019|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825045531/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/22/wwe-smackdown-primer-1-22-rey-vs-andrade-in-two-out-of-three-falls-joe-vs-ali-vince-to-moderate-bryan-and-a-j-mandy-rose-vs-naomi-miz-vs-cesaro/|archive-date=August 25, 2020}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2019)|Royal Rumble]] on January 27, 2019, Naomi and Rose eliminated each other during the women's Royal Rumble match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123626&p=3|title=Complete WWE Royal Rumble 2019 Coverage|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=January 27, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=January 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128083515/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123626&p=3|archive-date=January 28, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The two exchanged victories over each other in February.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123893&p=2|title=WWE Smackdown Report: A Taste of What Is to Come at the Elimination Chamber?, Can Rusev and Nakamura Work Together, and the Man Plays the Game|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 5, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706101640/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123893&p=2|archive-date=July 6, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124095/wwe-smackdown-report-who-is-the-last-in-the-wwe-championship-match-who-is-first-in-the-womens-tag-match-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE Smackdown Report: Who Is the Last in the WWE Championship Match?, Who Is First in the Women's Tag Match, and More|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 12, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218082208/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124095/wwe-smackdown-report-who-is-the-last-in-the-wwe-championship-match-who-is-first-in-the-womens-tag-match-and-more.html?p=1|archive-date=February 18, 2019}}</ref> That same month, Naomi teamed up with Carmella in a six-team [[Elimination Chamber match]] for the inaugural [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship]] at the [[Elimination Chamber (2019)|namesake pay-per-view]], where they were the first team eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124221&p=2|title=Smackdown Tag Title Match: Live Ongoing WWE Elimination Chamber PPV Coverage|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 17, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218082156/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124221&p=2|archive-date=February 18, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> During the [[2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up]] on April 15, Naomi was drafted to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125744&p=3|title=WWE Raw Report: A Lot of New Faces, A Number One Contender for Becky, Sami Has Fun With Montreal, and More|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=April 15, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=April 16, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052354/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125744&p=3|url-status=live}}</ref> She unsuccessfully competed in the women's Money in the Bank ladder match at the [[Money in the Bank (2019)|namesake pay-per-view]] the following month.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=126559&p=2|title=Complete WWE Money in the Bank Report: Two Ladder Matches, Two Comen's Title Matches for Becky, Who Sits on the Thrones With the Briefcases, and More|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=May 19, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=May 21, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052354/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=126559&p=2|url-status=live}}</ref> |
Naomi then entered a feud with [[Mandy Rose]] after Rose started flirting with Naomi's real-life husband, [[Jimmy Uso]], to "ruin Naomi's life", which involved Rose hinting at kissing Uso as well as Naomi attacking Rose in a hotel room to which Rose invited Uso.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Thompson|first1=Andrew|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mandy-rose-reveals-photo-she-sent-jimmy-uso-cost-naomi-her-match-against-sonya-deville-smackdown|title=Mandy Rose Costs Naomi Her Match On SmackDown Live By Revealing Photo She Sent To Jimmy Uso|website=Fightful|date=January 1, 2019|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825045519/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mandy-rose-reveals-photo-she-sent-jimmy-uso-cost-naomi-her-match-against-sonya-deville-smackdown|archive-date=August 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Peteani|first1=Frank|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/22/wwe-smackdown-primer-1-22-rey-vs-andrade-in-two-out-of-three-falls-joe-vs-ali-vince-to-moderate-bryan-and-a-j-mandy-rose-vs-naomi-miz-vs-cesaro/|title=WWE Smackdown Primer 1/22: Rey vs. Andrade in two-out-of-three falls, Joe vs. Ali, Vince to moderate Bryan and A.J., Mandy Rose vs. Naomi, Miz vs. Cesaro|website=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|date=January 22, 2019|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825045531/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/22/wwe-smackdown-primer-1-22-rey-vs-andrade-in-two-out-of-three-falls-joe-vs-ali-vince-to-moderate-bryan-and-a-j-mandy-rose-vs-naomi-miz-vs-cesaro/|archive-date=August 25, 2020}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2019)|Royal Rumble]] on January 27, 2019, Naomi and Rose eliminated each other during the women's Royal Rumble match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123626&p=3|title=Complete WWE Royal Rumble 2019 Coverage|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=January 27, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=January 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128083515/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123626&p=3|archive-date=January 28, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The two exchanged victories over each other in February.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123893&p=2|title=WWE Smackdown Report: A Taste of What Is to Come at the Elimination Chamber?, Can Rusev and Nakamura Work Together, and the Man Plays the Game|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 5, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706101640/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123893&p=2|archive-date=July 6, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124095/wwe-smackdown-report-who-is-the-last-in-the-wwe-championship-match-who-is-first-in-the-womens-tag-match-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE Smackdown Report: Who Is the Last in the WWE Championship Match?, Who Is First in the Women's Tag Match, and More|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 12, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218082208/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/124095/wwe-smackdown-report-who-is-the-last-in-the-wwe-championship-match-who-is-first-in-the-womens-tag-match-and-more.html?p=1|archive-date=February 18, 2019}}</ref> That same month, Naomi teamed up with Carmella in a six-team [[Elimination Chamber match]] for the inaugural [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship]] at the [[Elimination Chamber (2019)|namesake pay-per-view]], where they were the first team eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124221&p=2|title=Smackdown Tag Title Match: Live Ongoing WWE Elimination Chamber PPV Coverage|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=February 17, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218082156/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124221&p=2|archive-date=February 18, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> During the [[2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up]] on April 15, Naomi was drafted to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125744&p=3|title=WWE Raw Report: A Lot of New Faces, A Number One Contender for Becky, Sami Has Fun With Montreal, and More|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=April 15, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=April 16, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052354/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125744&p=3|url-status=live}}</ref> She unsuccessfully competed in the women's Money in the Bank ladder match at the [[Money in the Bank (2019)|namesake pay-per-view]] the following month.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=126559&p=2|title=Complete WWE Money in the Bank Report: Two Ladder Matches, Two Comen's Title Matches for Becky, Who Sits on the Thrones With the Briefcases, and More|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=May 19, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=May 21, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052354/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=126559&p=2|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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At [[Royal Rumble (2020)|Royal Rumble]] on January 26, 2020, Naomi returned from a hiatus by entering the Royal Rumble match at number 18, lasting 22 minutes before being eliminated by [[Shayna Baszler]].<ref>{{cite news|title=WWE Royal Rumble 2020 Video Highlights|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/133317/wwe-royal-rumble-2020-video-highlights.html?p=1|access-date=January 28, 2020|work=PWInsider|date=January 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128113647/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/133317/wwe-royal-rumble-2020-video-highlights.html%3Fp%3D1|archive-date=January 28, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> She later attributed her time away to health issues and a relative's death.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi revela el motivo de su ausencia en WWE durante el año 2019|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/87663-naomi-deseaba-volver-a-nxt-para-trabajar-con-bianca-belair|access-date=February 21, 2020|first=Romina|last=Lugo|website=[[Solowrestling.com]]|date=February 21, 2020|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221111348/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/87663-naomi-deseaba-volver-a-nxt-para-trabajar-con-bianca-belair|archive-date=February 21, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month, Naomi lost to Bayley in a match for the SmackDown Women's Championship at [[Super ShowDown (2020)|Super Showdown]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley def. Naomi|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/wwe-super-showdown-2020/bayley-vs-naomi-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=February 27, 2020|access-date=May 6, 2023|archive-date=February 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229152914/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/wwe-super-showdown-2020/bayley-vs-naomi-results|url-status=live}}</ref> In April at [[WrestleMania 36]], Naomi competed in a five-way elimination match for the same title, during which she was eliminated by Sasha Banks.<ref>{{cite web|last=DeFelice|first=Robert|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wrestlemania-36-wwe-smackdown-women-s-championship-fatal-5-way-elimination-match-result|title=WrestleMania 36: WWE SmackDown Women's Championship Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match Result|website=Fightful|date=April 5, 2020|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825034056/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wrestlemania-36-wwe-smackdown-women-s-championship-fatal-5-way-elimination-match-result|archive-date=August 25, 2020}}</ref> In September, she underwent surgery to remove a [[Uterine fibroid|fibroid]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwes-naomi-recovering-well-after-recent-surgery-320946|title=WWE's Naomi recovering well after recent surgery|publisher=[[ |
At [[Royal Rumble (2020)|Royal Rumble]] on January 26, 2020, Naomi returned from a hiatus by entering the Royal Rumble match at number 18, lasting 22 minutes before being eliminated by [[Shayna Baszler]].<ref>{{cite news|title=WWE Royal Rumble 2020 Video Highlights|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/133317/wwe-royal-rumble-2020-video-highlights.html?p=1|access-date=January 28, 2020|work=PWInsider|date=January 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128113647/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/133317/wwe-royal-rumble-2020-video-highlights.html%3Fp%3D1|archive-date=January 28, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> She later attributed her time away to health issues and a relative's death.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi revela el motivo de su ausencia en WWE durante el año 2019|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/87663-naomi-deseaba-volver-a-nxt-para-trabajar-con-bianca-belair|access-date=February 21, 2020|first=Romina|last=Lugo|website=[[Solowrestling.com]]|date=February 21, 2020|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221111348/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/87663-naomi-deseaba-volver-a-nxt-para-trabajar-con-bianca-belair|archive-date=February 21, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month, Naomi lost to Bayley in a match for the SmackDown Women's Championship at [[Super ShowDown (2020)|Super Showdown]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley def. Naomi|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/wwe-super-showdown-2020/bayley-vs-naomi-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=February 27, 2020|access-date=May 6, 2023|archive-date=February 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229152914/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/wwe-super-showdown-2020/bayley-vs-naomi-results|url-status=live}}</ref> In April at [[WrestleMania 36]], Naomi competed in a five-way elimination match for the same title, during which she was eliminated by Sasha Banks.<ref>{{cite web|last=DeFelice|first=Robert|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wrestlemania-36-wwe-smackdown-women-s-championship-fatal-5-way-elimination-match-result|title=WrestleMania 36: WWE SmackDown Women's Championship Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match Result|website=Fightful|date=April 5, 2020|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200825034056/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wrestlemania-36-wwe-smackdown-women-s-championship-fatal-5-way-elimination-match-result|archive-date=August 25, 2020}}</ref> In September, she underwent surgery to remove a [[Uterine fibroid|fibroid]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwes-naomi-recovering-well-after-recent-surgery-320946|title=WWE's Naomi recovering well after recent surgery|publisher=[[F4Wonline.com]]|date=September 24, 2020|access-date=October 6, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926141640/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwes-naomi-recovering-well-after-recent-surgery-320946|archive-date=September 26, 2020}}</ref> |
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As part of the [[2020 WWE Draft]] in October, Naomi was drafted back to the Raw brand.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=10/9 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of the 2020 WWE Draft night one, Bayley vs. Sasha Banks for the Smackdown Women's Championship, The Fiend vs. Kevin Owens, Big E vs. Sheamus in a Falls Count Anywhere match|date=October 9, 2020|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/09/10-9-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-the-2020-wwe-draft-night-one-bayley-vs-sasha-banks-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-the-fiend-vs-kevin-owens-big-e-vs-sheamus/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010033435/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/09/10-9-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-the-2020-wwe-draft-night-one-bayley-vs-sasha-banks-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-the-fiend-vs-kevin-owens-big-e-vs-sheamus/|archive-date=October 10, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> She returned at [[Royal Rumble (2021)|Royal Rumble]] in January 2021 during the 30-woman Royal Rumble match, entering at number 2, where she was eliminated by Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax.<ref>{{cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/naomi-and-lana-return-wwe-womens-royal-rumble-match-331841|title=Naomi and Lana return in WWE women's Royal Rumble match|publisher=[[ |
As part of the [[2020 WWE Draft]] in October, Naomi was drafted back to the Raw brand.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=10/9 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of the 2020 WWE Draft night one, Bayley vs. Sasha Banks for the Smackdown Women's Championship, The Fiend vs. Kevin Owens, Big E vs. Sheamus in a Falls Count Anywhere match|date=October 9, 2020|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/09/10-9-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-the-2020-wwe-draft-night-one-bayley-vs-sasha-banks-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-the-fiend-vs-kevin-owens-big-e-vs-sheamus/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010033435/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/09/10-9-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-the-2020-wwe-draft-night-one-bayley-vs-sasha-banks-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-the-fiend-vs-kevin-owens-big-e-vs-sheamus/|archive-date=October 10, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> She returned at [[Royal Rumble (2021)|Royal Rumble]] in January 2021 during the 30-woman Royal Rumble match, entering at number 2, where she was eliminated by Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax.<ref>{{cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/naomi-and-lana-return-wwe-womens-royal-rumble-match-331841|title=Naomi and Lana return in WWE women's Royal Rumble match|publisher=[[F4Wonline.com]]|date=January 31, 2021|access-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201032517/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/naomi-and-lana-return-wwe-womens-royal-rumble-match-331841|archive-date=February 1, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> She teamed with Lana to compete in a [[tag team turmoil match]] during the first night of [[WrestleMania 37]] to determine the No. 1 contenders for the Women's Tag Team Championship, where the duo was defeated.<ref>{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2021-wwe-wrestlemania-37-results-recap-grades-sasha-banks-bianca-belair-steal-show-in-historic-main-event/live/|title=2021 WWE WrestleMania 37 results, recap, grades: Sasha Banks, Bianca Belair steal show in historic main event|work=[[CBS Sports]]|date=April 11, 2021|access-date=May 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411042320/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2021-wwe-wrestlemania-37-results-recap-grades-sasha-banks-bianca-belair-steal-show-in-historic-main-event/live/|archive-date=April 11, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2021, Naomi became part of the SmackDown roster.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/naomi-joins-wwe-smackdown-no-one-knows-why|title=Naomi Joins WWE SmackDown, Sonya Deville Wasn't Clued In|website=Fightful|date=August 27, 2021|access-date=September 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828023851/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/naomi-joins-wwe-smackdown-no-one-knows-why|archive-date=August 28, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> She subsequently began a feud with [[Sonya Deville]], who was an authority figure. The feud developed due to Naomi's persistence in asking for matches, irritating Deville.<ref>{{cite web|last=Booker|first=Keshena|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/09/25/naomi-and-sonya-deville-feud/|title=A Smart Feud: Naomi and Sonya Deville|work=Last Word on Sports|date=September 25, 2021|access-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925164836/https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/09/25/naomi-and-sonya-deville-feud/|archive-date=September 25, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi and Deville eliminated each other from the Royal Rumble match at the [[Royal Rumble (2022)|namesake event]] in January 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nissim|first=Mayer|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a38932387/wwe-royal-rumble-2022-results-video-highlights-wrestlemania-38/|title=WWE Royal Rumble 2022 results and video highlights – watch the pre-show LIVE right now|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=January 30, 2022|access-date=February 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130002436/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a38932387/wwe-royal-rumble-2022-results-video-highlights-wrestlemania-38/|archive-date=January 30, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Naomi teamed up with [[Ronda Rousey]] to defeat Deville and Charlotte Flair at [[Elimination Chamber (2022)|Elimination Chamber]] the next month.<ref>{{cite web|last=DeFelice|first=Robert|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-elimination-chamber-charlotte-flair-and-sonya-deville-vs-ronda-rousey-and-naomi-result|title=WWE Elimination Chamber: Charlotte Flair And Sonya Deville vs. Ronda Rousey And Naomi Result|publisher=Fightful|date=February 19, 2022|access-date=February 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220014203/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-elimination-chamber-charlotte-flair-and-sonya-deville-vs-ronda-rousey-and-naomi-result|archive-date=February 20, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On the second night of [[WrestleMania 38]], Naomi teamed with Sasha Banks to compete in a four-way tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, in which they defeated the respective teams of Liv Morgan and [[Rhea Ripley]], Natalya and Shayna Baszler, and titleholders Carmella and [[Queen Zelina]] to become the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.<ref name="BossNGlow">{{Cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/03/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-unified-wwe-championship-rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-for-the-raw-tag-titles/|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WrestleMania 38 results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the Unified WWE Championship, RK-Bro vs. The Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy for the Raw Tag Titles, Edge vs. AJ Styles, Johnny Knoxville vs. Sami Zayn in an Anything Goes match, Pat McAfee vs. Austin Theory, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 3, 2022|access-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407011355/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/03/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-unified-wwe-championship-rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-for-the-raw-tag-titles/|archive-date=April 7, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> During the May 16 episode of ''Raw'', Naomi and Banks legitimately [[ |
On the second night of [[WrestleMania 38]], Naomi teamed with Sasha Banks to compete in a four-way tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, in which they defeated the respective teams of Liv Morgan and [[Rhea Ripley]], Natalya and Shayna Baszler, and titleholders Carmella and [[Queen Zelina]] to become the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.<ref name="BossNGlow">{{Cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/03/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-unified-wwe-championship-rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-for-the-raw-tag-titles/|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WrestleMania 38 results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the Unified WWE Championship, RK-Bro vs. The Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy for the Raw Tag Titles, Edge vs. AJ Styles, Johnny Knoxville vs. Sami Zayn in an Anything Goes match, Pat McAfee vs. Austin Theory, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 3, 2022|access-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407011355/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/03/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-unified-wwe-championship-rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-for-the-raw-tag-titles/|archive-date=April 7, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> During the May 16 episode of ''Raw'', Naomi and Banks legitimately [[walked out]] of the show's venue over a creative dispute after a meeting with CEO [[Vince McMahon]].<ref name="PWI16052022">{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=Raw Main Event Changed After Talents Walk Out of Taping|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/158986/raw-main-event-changed-after-talents-walk-out-of-taping.html|date=May 16, 2022|access-date=May 17, 2022|website=PWInsider|archive-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517175455/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/158986/raw-main-event-changed-after-talents-walk-out-of-taping.html|url-status=live}}</ref> This caused a change to the show's main event that originally involved both women.<ref name="PWI16052022"/> Naomi and Banks consequently received indefinite suspensions, and the title was [[Vacant (professional wrestling)|vacated]].<ref name="PWI20052022">{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=Sasha Banks, Naomi 'Suspended Indefinitely' by WWE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/159127/sasha-banks-naomi-suspended-indefinitely-by-wwe.html|date=May 20, 2022|access-date=May 21, 2022|website=PWInsider|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521031542/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/159127/sasha-banks-naomi-suspended-indefinitely-by-wwe.html|archive-date=May 21, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2023, Naomi stated she was no longer with WWE.<ref>{{cite web|last=Defelice|first=Robert|title=Trinity Fatu (Naomi) Says She's No Longer With WWE|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/trinity-fatu-naomi-claims-she-s-no-longer-wwe|date=March 23, 2023|publisher=Fightful|access-date=March 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324004140/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/trinity-fatu-naomi-claims-she-s-no-longer-wwe|archive-date=March 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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=== Impact Wrestling / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2023–2024) === |
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On April 28, 2023, Fatu made her [[Impact Wrestling]] debut during the tapings of ''[[TNA Impact!|Impact!]]'', which aired on [[Broadcast delay|tape delay]] on May 4, under the ring name Trinity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/trinity-fatu-naomi-debuts-impact-wrestling-tapings-428|title=Trinity (Naomi) To Debut On 5/4 IMPACT Wrestling|publisher=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=April 28, 2023|access-date=April 29, 2023|archive-date=April 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429030300/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/trinity-fatu-naomi-debuts-impact-wrestling-tapings-428|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Impact05042023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/04/5-4-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-trinity-debuts-mike-bailey-vs-jonathan-gresham-steve-maclin-champagne-singh-and-shera-vs-pco-and-two-partners-yuya-uemura-and-bhupindar/|title=5/4 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of Trinity debuts, Mike Bailey vs. Jonathan Gresham, Steve Maclin, Champagne Singh, and Shera vs. PCO and two partners, Yuya Uemura and Bhupindar Guffar vs. Moose and Brian Myers, Alisha Edwards vs. Jody Threat|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=John|last=Moore|date=May 4, 2023|access-date=May 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505164636/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/04/5-4-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-trinity-debuts-mike-bailey-vs-jonathan-gresham-steve-maclin-champagne-singh-and-shera-vs-pco-and-two-partners-yuya-uemura-and-bhupindar/|archive-date=May 5, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> She appeared during a confrontation involving herself, [[Impact Knockouts World Champion]] [[Deonna Purrazzo]], and [[Jordynne Grace]], during which she proclaimed her intention to win the title.<ref name="Impact05042023"/> On May 26 at [[Under Siege (2023)|Under Siege]], Trinity competed in her first pay-per-view match since WrestleMania 38,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Thompson|first1=Andrew|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/05/23/trinity-fatu-expresses-excitement-for-match-against-gisele-shaw-at-impact-wrestling-under-siege/|title=Trinity Fatu expresses excitement for match against Gisele Shaw at IMPACT Wrestling Under Siege|publisher=[[POST Wrestling]]|date=May 23, 2023|access-date=July 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524034120/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/05/23/trinity-fatu-expresses-excitement-for-match-against-gisele-shaw-at-impact-wrestling-under-siege/|archive-date=May 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> defeating [[Gisele Shaw]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Josiah MacDonald|title=Impact Under Siege live results: Steve Maclin vs. PCO no DQ title match|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-under-siege-live-results-steve-maclin-vs-pco-no-dq-title-match|publisher=[[ |
On April 28, 2023, Fatu made her [[Impact Wrestling]] debut during the tapings of ''[[TNA Impact!|Impact!]]'', which aired on [[Broadcast delay|tape delay]] on May 4, under the ring name Trinity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/trinity-fatu-naomi-debuts-impact-wrestling-tapings-428|title=Trinity (Naomi) To Debut On 5/4 IMPACT Wrestling|publisher=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=April 28, 2023|access-date=April 29, 2023|archive-date=April 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429030300/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/trinity-fatu-naomi-debuts-impact-wrestling-tapings-428|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Impact05042023">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/04/5-4-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-trinity-debuts-mike-bailey-vs-jonathan-gresham-steve-maclin-champagne-singh-and-shera-vs-pco-and-two-partners-yuya-uemura-and-bhupindar/|title=5/4 Impact Wrestling TV results: Moore's review of Trinity debuts, Mike Bailey vs. Jonathan Gresham, Steve Maclin, Champagne Singh, and Shera vs. PCO and two partners, Yuya Uemura and Bhupindar Guffar vs. Moose and Brian Myers, Alisha Edwards vs. Jody Threat|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=John|last=Moore|date=May 4, 2023|access-date=May 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505164636/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/04/5-4-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-trinity-debuts-mike-bailey-vs-jonathan-gresham-steve-maclin-champagne-singh-and-shera-vs-pco-and-two-partners-yuya-uemura-and-bhupindar/|archive-date=May 5, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> She appeared during a confrontation involving herself, [[Impact Knockouts World Champion]] [[Deonna Purrazzo]], and [[Jordynne Grace]], during which she proclaimed her intention to win the title.<ref name="Impact05042023"/> On May 26 at [[Under Siege (2023)|Under Siege]], Trinity competed in her first pay-per-view match since WrestleMania 38,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Thompson|first1=Andrew|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/05/23/trinity-fatu-expresses-excitement-for-match-against-gisele-shaw-at-impact-wrestling-under-siege/|title=Trinity Fatu expresses excitement for match against Gisele Shaw at IMPACT Wrestling Under Siege|publisher=[[POST Wrestling]]|date=May 23, 2023|access-date=July 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524034120/https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/05/23/trinity-fatu-expresses-excitement-for-match-against-gisele-shaw-at-impact-wrestling-under-siege/|archive-date=May 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> defeating [[Gisele Shaw]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Josiah MacDonald|title=Impact Under Siege live results: Steve Maclin vs. PCO no DQ title match|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-under-siege-live-results-steve-maclin-vs-pco-no-dq-title-match|publisher=[[F4Wonline.com]]|date=May 26, 2023|access-date=May 26, 2023|archive-date=May 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527031056/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/results/impact-under-siege-live-results-steve-maclin-vs-pco-no-dq-title-match|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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At [[Slammiversary (2023)|Slammiversary]] in July 15, Trinity defeated Purrazzo via submission to win the Impact Knockouts World Championship for the first time in her career.<ref name="Slammiversary2023">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=Impact Wrestling Slammiversary results: Moore's live review of Alex Shelley vs. Nick Aldis for the Impact World Championship, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Trinity for the Knockouts Title, Scott D'Amore and a mystery partner vs. Bully Ray and Deaner|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/15/impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-moores-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-nick-aldis-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-trinity-for-the-knockouts-title-scott-damore/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 15, 2023|access-date=July 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721012018/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/15/impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-moores-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-nick-aldis-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-trinity-for-the-knockouts-title-scott-damore/|archive-date=July 21, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 27, during the main event of [[Emergence (2023)|Emergence]], Trinity had her first successful title defense by defeating Purrazzo.<ref name="Emergence23">{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Vetter|title=Impact Wrestling Emergence (8/27) results: |
At [[Slammiversary (2023)|Slammiversary]] in July 15, Trinity defeated Purrazzo via submission to win the Impact Knockouts World Championship for the first time in her career.<ref name="Slammiversary2023">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=Impact Wrestling Slammiversary results: Moore's live review of Alex Shelley vs. Nick Aldis for the Impact World Championship, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Trinity for the Knockouts Title, Scott D'Amore and a mystery partner vs. Bully Ray and Deaner|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/15/impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-moores-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-nick-aldis-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-trinity-for-the-knockouts-title-scott-damore/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 15, 2023|access-date=July 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230721012018/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/15/impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-moores-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-nick-aldis-for-the-impact-world-championship-deonna-purrazzo-vs-trinity-for-the-knockouts-title-scott-damore/|archive-date=July 21, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 27, during the main event of [[Emergence (2023)|Emergence]], Trinity had her first successful title defense by defeating Purrazzo.<ref name="Emergence23">{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Vetter|title=Impact Wrestling Emergence (8/27) results: Vetter's review of Trinity vs. Deonna Purrazzo for the Knockouts Championship, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Kushida, and Josh Alexander vs. Bully Ray, Moose, Brian Myers, and Lio Rush|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/28/impact-wrestling-emergence-8-27-results-vetters-review-of-trinity-vs-deonna-purrazzo-for-the-knockouts-championship-alex-shelley-chris-sabin-kushida-and-josh-alexander-vs-bully-ray-moose/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 27, 2023|access-date=August 27, 2023|archive-date=August 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828151136/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/28/impact-wrestling-emergence-8-27-results-vetters-review-of-trinity-vs-deonna-purrazzo-for-the-knockouts-championship-alex-shelley-chris-sabin-kushida-and-josh-alexander-vs-bully-ray-moose/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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at [[Victory Road (2023)|Victory Road]], Trinity successfully defended her title against [[Alisha Edwards]]. On October 21, at [[Bound for Glory (2023)|Bound for Glory]], Trinity successfully defended her title against [[Mickie James]], in what Trinity described as one of her all-time favorite moments in her career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1447771/impact-knockouts-champ-trinity-fatu-wwe-naomi-says-mickie-james-match-time-career-moment/|title=Why Impact Knockouts Champ Trinity Says Mickie James Match an All-Time Career Moment|work=Wrestling Inc.|first=Eric|last=Mutter|date=November 15, 2023|access-date=December 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115232015/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1447771/impact-knockouts-champ-trinity-fatu-wwe-naomi-says-mickie-james-match-time-career-moment/|archive-date=November 15, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 27, at [[Turning Point (2023 wrestling)|Turning Point]], Trinity successfully defended her title against [[Deonna Purrazzo]] in a [[Last Chance match]]. On December 9, at [[Final Resolution (2023)|Final Resolution]], Trinity and [[Jordynne Grace]] defeated [[Deonna Purrazzo]] and [[Gisele Shaw]]. Following Bound for Glory, it was announced that Impact Wrestling would be rebranding back to Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling in 2024, therefore the title would become the TNA Knockouts World Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=November 3, 2023|title=TNA Wrestling Lives On: |
at [[Victory Road (2023)|Victory Road]], Trinity successfully defended her title against [[Alisha Edwards]]. On October 21, at [[Bound for Glory (2023)|Bound for Glory]], Trinity successfully defended her title against [[Mickie James]], in what Trinity described as one of her all-time favorite moments in her career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1447771/impact-knockouts-champ-trinity-fatu-wwe-naomi-says-mickie-james-match-time-career-moment/|title=Why Impact Knockouts Champ Trinity Says Mickie James Match an All-Time Career Moment|work=Wrestling Inc.|first=Eric|last=Mutter|date=November 15, 2023|access-date=December 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231115232015/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1447771/impact-knockouts-champ-trinity-fatu-wwe-naomi-says-mickie-james-match-time-career-moment/|archive-date=November 15, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 27, at [[Turning Point (2023 wrestling)|Turning Point]], Trinity successfully defended her title against [[Deonna Purrazzo]] in a [[Last Chance match]]. On December 9, at [[Final Resolution (2023)|Final Resolution]], Trinity and [[Jordynne Grace]] defeated [[Deonna Purrazzo]] and [[Gisele Shaw]]. Following Bound for Glory, it was announced that Impact Wrestling would be rebranding back to Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling in 2024, therefore the title would become the TNA Knockouts World Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=November 3, 2023|title=TNA Wrestling Lives On: 'We're Back'|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/tna-wrestling-lives-on-were-back|access-date=January 14, 2024|website=Sports Illustrated Wrestling News, Analysis and More|archive-date=November 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109211358/https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/tna-wrestling-lives-on-were-back|url-status=live}}</ref> After winning the [[Call Your Shot Gauntlet match]], it was announced that Grace would challenge Trinity for the title. On January 13, 2024, at [[Hard To Kill (2024)|Hard To Kill]], Trinity lost the TNA Knockouts World Championship to Grace, thus ending her reign at 182 days.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jordynne Grace Wins TNA Knockouts Championship At TNA Hard To Kill {{!}} Fightful News|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jordynne-grace-wins-tna-knockouts-championship-tna-hard-kill?amp|access-date=January 14, 2024|website=www.fightful.com|archive-date=January 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114154148/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jordynne-grace-wins-tna-knockouts-championship-tna-hard-kill?amp|url-status=live}}</ref> On the January 25 episode of [[TNA Impact!]], Trinity was unsuccessful in regaining the title in a rematch against Grace.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Applegate|first=Colby|date=January 26, 2024|title=TNA IMPACT Results – January 25, 2024|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1439555-tna-impact-results-january-25-2024|access-date=January 26, 2024|website=Wrestlezone|language=en-US|archive-date=January 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126034029/https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1439555-tna-impact-results-january-25-2024|url-status=live}}</ref> Her last match with TNA was a pre-taped match that aired on the February 8 episode of Impact where she tagged with Grace to defeat [[Gisele Shaw]] and [[Savannah Evans]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Applegate|first=Colby|date=February 8, 2024|title=TNA IMPACT Results – February 8, 2024|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1443265-tna-impact-results-february-8-2024|access-date=February 9, 2024|website=Wrestlezone}}</ref> |
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=== Return to WWE (2024–present) === |
=== Return to WWE (2024–present) === |
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On January 27, 2024, at the [[Royal Rumble (2024)|Royal Rumble]] pay-per-view, Fatu |
On January 27, 2024, at the [[Royal Rumble (2024)|Royal Rumble]] pay-per-view, Fatu, once again performing as Naomi, made her return to WWE marking her first appearance within the company in nearly two years as a surprise entrant in the women's [[Royal Rumble match]]. Naomi entered the match at number 2 and lasted one hour and two minutes before being eliminated by [[Jade Cargill]].<ref name="RR2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Universal Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 27, 2024|access-date=January 27, 2024|archive-date=January 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127233116/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/27/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-vs-la-knight-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 2, Naomi was officially assigned to ''[[SmackDown]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jordan|first=Jon|date=February 3, 2024|title=Naomi, Tiffany Stratton Officially Join WWE SmackDown Roster Following Royal Rumble|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1508719/naomi-tiffany-stratton-officially-join-wwe-smackdown-roster-following-royal-rumble/|access-date=February 3, 2024|website=Wrestling Inc.|language=en-US|archive-date=February 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203022159/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1508719/naomi-tiffany-stratton-officially-join-wwe-smackdown-roster-following-royal-rumble/|url-status=live}}</ref> Two weeks later Naomi had her first singles match back in WWE defeating [[Alba Fyre]] to qualify for the women's [[Elimination Chamber]] match.<ref>{{Citation|title=Naomi makes a winning return in Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match against Alba Fyre: SmackDown highlights, Feb. 16, 2024|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/naomi-makes-a-winning-return-in-elimination-chamber-qualifying-match-against-alba-fyre-smackdown-highlights-feb-16-2024|access-date=February 17, 2024|language=en|archive-date=February 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217090514/https://www.wwe.com/videos/naomi-makes-a-winning-return-in-elimination-chamber-qualifying-match-against-alba-fyre-smackdown-highlights-feb-16-2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 24, at [[Elimination Chamber: Perth]], Naomi was unsuccessful in the match, being eliminated by [[Tiffany Stratton]].<ref name="EC2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax for the Women's World Championship, Elimination Chamber matches, Grayson Waller Effect with Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/24/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-nia-jax-for-the-womens-world-championship-elimination-chamber-matches-grayson-waller-effect-with-seth-rollins-and-cody-rho/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 24, 2024|access-date=February 24, 2024|archive-date=February 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224083105/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/24/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-nia-jax-for-the-womens-world-championship-elimination-chamber-matches-grayson-waller-effect-with-seth-rollins-and-cody-rho/|url-status=live}}</ref> On Night 1 of [[WrestleMania XL]], Naomi teamed with Cargill and [[Bianca Belair]] where they defeated [[Damage CTRL]] in a six-woman tag team match.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full WrestleMania results|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/article/full-wrestlemania-results-2024|access-date=April 9, 2024|website=WWE|language=en}}</ref> After defeating Stratton to become number one contender, Naomi faced [[Bayley (wrestler)|Bayley]] for the [[WWE Women's Championship]] on the April 19 episode of ''Smackdown'' where Stratton interfered and caused a disqualification.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SmackDown results: April 19, 2024 {{!}} WWE|url=https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/smackdown/2024-04-19/article/results|access-date=May 4, 2024|website=www.wwe.com}}</ref> This led to a triple threat match for the title at [[Backlash France|Backlash: France]] where Naomi was unsuccessful.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Complete Backlash France results {{!}} WWE|url=https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/backlash/2024/results|access-date=May 4, 2024|website=www.wwe.com}}</ref><ref name="BacklashFrance">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Backlash France results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso for the World Hvt. Title, Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/04/wwe-backlash-france-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-jey-uso-for-the-world-hvt-title-bayley-vs-naomi-vs-tiffany-str/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 4, 2024|access-date=May 4, 2024}}</ref> On the June 28 episode of ''SmackDown,'' Naomi defeated [[Blair Davenport]] and [[Indi Hartwell]] to qualify for the women's [[Money in the Bank ladder match]], though she was unsuccessful at the [[Money in the Bank (2024)|namesake event]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=SmackDown results: June 28, 2024 {{!}} WWE|url=https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/smackdown/2024-06-28/article/results|access-date=July 2, 2024|website=www.wwe.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Complete WWE Money in the Bank results {{!}} WWE|url=https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/moneyinthebank/2024/results|access-date=July 7, 2024|website=www.wwe.com}}</ref> After pinning WWE Women's Champion [[Nia Jax]] in a previous encounter, Naomi faced Jax for the title on the November 15 episode of ''SmackDown'', but was unsuccessful after interference from Stratton and [[Candice LeRae]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-16 |title=WWE SmackDown Results (11/11/24): OG Bloodline Gets Crushed, New Bloodline Gets A New Member, Reigns Gets Denied |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/wwe/wwe-smackdown-results-11-11-24-og-bloodline-gets-crushed-new-bloodline-gets-a-new-member |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=Wrestling On Fannation |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series: WarGames (2024)|Survivor Series WarGames]] on November 30, Naomi participated in her first [[WarGames match]] alongside Belair, Bayley, [[Iyo Sky]] and [[Rhea Ripley]] against Jax, Stratton, LeRae and [[The Judgment Day]] ([[Liv Morgan]] and [[Raquel Rodriguez (wrestler)|Raquel Rodriguez]]) in a winning effort.<ref name="SSeries2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Survivor Series WarGames results: Powell's review of OG Bloodline and CM Punk vs. The Bloodline and Bronson Reed in a WarGames match, women's WarGames match, three title matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/30/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-og-bloodline-and-cm-punk-vs-the-bloodline-and-bronson-reed-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-match-three-title-matches/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 30, 2024|access-date=November 30, 2024}}</ref> On the December 13 episode of ''SmackDown'', Naomi replaced [[Jade Cargill]], who was injured in [[kayfabe]], as Belair's tag team partner to defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, but is not officially recognized as champion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=411MANIA |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/halls-wwe-smackdown-review-12-13-24/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=Hall’s WWE Smackdown Review 12.13.24 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Other media == |
== Other media == |
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She made her in-game debut in ''[[WWE '13]]'' as a [[non-player character]] along with her then-tag team partner Cameron, appearing during Brodus Clay's entrance and winning celebration, as well as in ''[[WWE 2K14]]''. She later appeared as a playable character in ''[[WWE 2K15]]'', ''[[WWE 2K16]]'', ''[[WWE 2K17]]'', ''[[WWE 2K18]]'', ''[[WWE 2K19]],'' ''[[WWE 2K20]], [[WWE 2K Battlegrounds]]'' |
She made her in-game debut in ''[[WWE '13]]'' as a [[non-player character]] along with her then-tag team partner Cameron, appearing during Brodus Clay's entrance and winning celebration, as well as in ''[[WWE 2K14]]''. She later appeared as a playable character in ''[[WWE 2K15]]'', ''[[WWE 2K16]]'', ''[[WWE 2K17]]'', ''[[WWE 2K18]]'', ''[[WWE 2K19]],'' ''[[WWE 2K20]], [[WWE 2K Battlegrounds]]'' and ''[[WWE 2K22]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas-27794108|title=Superstars and Divas featured on WWE 2K16 roster list|date=September 15, 2015|access-date=September 15, 2015|publisher=[[WWE]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916095334/http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas-27794108|archive-date=September 16, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/23/wwe-2k18-roster-reveal-37-more-superstars-revealed|title=WWE 2K18 Roster Reveal: 37 More Superstars Revealed|first=Ryan|last=McCaffrey|date=August 23, 2017|access-date=August 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825151856/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/23/wwe-2k18-roster-reveal-37-more-superstars-revealed|archive-date=August 25, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Fatu was part of the main cast of the reality television series ''[[Total Divas]]'', produced by WWE and [[E!]], which premiered in July 2013.<ref name="TD">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71912.shtml|title=WWE News: WWE & E! announce "Total Divas" details, number of episodes, male cast members|date=July 12, 2013|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=November 6, 2013|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193734/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71912.shtml|archive-date=October 29, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Fatu was not part of the second half of season three that aired January 2015 to March 2015 but returned as a main cast member for season four.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52138-wwe-diva-says-it-wasn-t-her-choice-to-leave-total-divas|title=WWE Diva says it wasn't her choice to leave Total Divas|date=December 13, 2014|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=December 14, 2014|website=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214092633/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52138-wwe-diva-says-it-wasn-t-her-choice-to-leave-total-divas|archive-date=December 14, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/41891-wed-update-ufc-ny-lawsuit-dismissed-total-divas-renewed-25th-anniversary-of-the-ultimate-challenge-and-more|title=Wed. Update: UFC NY lawsuit dismissed, Total Divas renewed, 25th anniversary of The Ultimate Challenge, and more|author=Bixenspan, David|publisher=[[ |
Fatu was part of the main cast of the reality television series ''[[Total Divas]]'', produced by WWE and [[E!]], which premiered in July 2013.<ref name="TD">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71912.shtml|title=WWE News: WWE & E! announce "Total Divas" details, number of episodes, male cast members|date=July 12, 2013|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=November 6, 2013|work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193734/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71912.shtml|archive-date=October 29, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> Fatu was not part of the second half of season three that aired January 2015 to March 2015 but returned as a main cast member for season four.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52138-wwe-diva-says-it-wasn-t-her-choice-to-leave-total-divas|title=WWE Diva says it wasn't her choice to leave Total Divas|date=December 13, 2014|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=December 14, 2014|website=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214092633/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52138-wwe-diva-says-it-wasn-t-her-choice-to-leave-total-divas|archive-date=December 14, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/41891-wed-update-ufc-ny-lawsuit-dismissed-total-divas-renewed-25th-anniversary-of-the-ultimate-challenge-and-more|title=Wed. Update: UFC NY lawsuit dismissed, Total Divas renewed, 25th anniversary of The Ultimate Challenge, and more|author=Bixenspan, David|publisher=[[F4Wonline.com]]|date=April 1, 2015|access-date=April 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403171822/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/41891-wed-update-ufc-ny-lawsuit-dismissed-total-divas-renewed-25th-anniversary-of-the-ultimate-challenge-and-more|archive-date=April 3, 2015}}</ref> She did not appear during the show's fifth season but once again returned as a main cast member for the sixth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/96472/wwe-signings-update.html?p=1|title=WWE Signings Update|author=Johnson, Mike|website=PWInsider|date=September 9, 2015|access-date=October 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003020710/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/96472/wwe-signings-update.html?p=1|archive-date=October 3, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Bitette|first1=Nicole|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/total-divas-natalya-neidhart-reveals-season-6-show-antics-article-1.2877207|title=Total Divas' Natalya Neidhart reveals Season 6 show antics|work=[[New York Daily News]]|date=November 17, 2016|access-date=August 25, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127035346/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/total-divas-natalya-neidhart-reveals-season-6-show-antics-article-1.2877207|archive-date=January 27, 2018}}</ref> She then remained on the cast until the ninth and final season.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 13, 2021|title=E! Network to Cancel WWE Shows 'Total Bellas' and 'Total Divas' After Almost a Decade|url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-e-network-to-cancel-wwe-shows-total-bellas-and-total-divas-after-almost-a-decade/|access-date=May 5, 2023|website=EssentiallySports|archive-date=October 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001090719/https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-e-network-to-cancel-wwe-shows-total-bellas-and-total-divas-after-almost-a-decade/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In May 2014, she released her first single song, entitled "Dance All Night". The accompanying music video was released on WWE's [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{cite web|title="Dance All Night" official music video|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/dance-all-night-official-music-video|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005205420/http://www.wwe.com/videos/dance-all-night-official-music-video|archive-date=October 5, 2016|access-date=October 3, 2016|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> |
In May 2014, she released her first single song, entitled "Dance All Night". The accompanying music video was released on WWE's [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{cite web|title="Dance All Night" official music video|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/dance-all-night-official-music-video|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005205420/http://www.wwe.com/videos/dance-all-night-official-music-video|archive-date=October 5, 2016|access-date=October 3, 2016|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> |
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In 2017, she starred in the [[WWE Studios]] film ''[[The Marine 5: Battleground]]'', playing the role of a gang member named Murphy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/wwestudios/article/wwe-studios-and-sony-pictures-worldwide-acquisitions-partner|title=Who will be the lead star of 'The Marine 5: Battleground'?|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 26, 2023|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207193945/https://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/wwestudios/article/wwe-studios-and-sony-pictures-worldwide-acquisitions-partner|url-status=live}}</ref> |
In 2017, she starred in the [[WWE Studios]] film ''[[The Marine 5: Battleground]]'', playing the role of a gang member named Murphy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/wwestudios/article/wwe-studios-and-sony-pictures-worldwide-acquisitions-partner|title=Who will be the lead star of 'The Marine 5: Battleground'?|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 26, 2023|archive-date=December 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207193945/https://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/wwestudios/article/wwe-studios-and-sony-pictures-worldwide-acquisitions-partner|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Fatu modeled as part of [[New York Fashion Week]] alongside [[ |
Fatu modeled as part of [[New York Fashion Week]] alongside [[Mercedes Varnado]] in September 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lamber|first1=Jeremy|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/sasha-banks-and-naomi-model-new-york-fashion-week|title=Sasha Banks And Naomi Model At New York Fashion Week|publisher=Fightful|date=September 9, 2022|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913005357/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/sasha-banks-and-naomi-model-new-york-fashion-week|archive-date=September 13, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[TNA Knockouts World Championship|Impact/TNA Knockouts World Championship]] ([[List of TNA Knockouts World Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=650|title=Impact Knockouts Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 15, 2023|access-date=July 16, 2023|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407014838/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=650|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Slammiversary2023"/> |
** [[TNA Knockouts World Championship|Impact/TNA Knockouts World Championship]] ([[List of TNA Knockouts World Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=650|title=Impact Knockouts Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 15, 2023|access-date=July 16, 2023|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407014838/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=650|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Slammiversary2023"/> |
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**[[Impact Year End Awards]] (1 time) |
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***Knockout of the Year ([[TNA Year End Awards#2023 Impact Wrestling Awards|2023]])<ref>{{cite web|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: December 21, 2023|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2023/12/21/impact-on-axs-tv-results-december-21-2023/|website=TNA Wrestling.com|publisher=TNA Staff|access-date=December 21, 2023|archive-date=December 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222045608/https://tnawrestling.com/2023/12/21/impact-on-axs-tv-results-december-21-2023/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1738025978662625297|title=- Impact on X (formerly Twitter)|access-date=December 22, 2023|archive-date=December 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222030643/https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1738025978662625297|url-status=live}}</ref> |
***Knockout of the Year ([[TNA Year End Awards#2023 Impact Wrestling Awards|2023]])<ref>{{cite web|title=IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: December 21, 2023|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2023/12/21/impact-on-axs-tv-results-december-21-2023/|website=TNA Wrestling.com|publisher=TNA Staff|access-date=December 21, 2023|archive-date=December 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222045608/https://tnawrestling.com/2023/12/21/impact-on-axs-tv-results-december-21-2023/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1738025978662625297|title=- Impact on X (formerly Twitter)|access-date=December 22, 2023|archive-date=December 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222030643/https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/status/1738025978662625297|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''''' |
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''''' |
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** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Comeback of the Year|Comeback of the Year]] (2023)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sacnilk.com/news/PWI%E2%80%99s_2023_Award_Winners_Full_List|title= |
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Comeback of the Year|Comeback of the Year]] (2023)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sacnilk.com/news/PWI%E2%80%99s_2023_Award_Winners_Full_List|title=PWI's 2023 Award Winners: Full List - Sacnilk|access-date=January 18, 2024|archive-date=February 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203020619/https://www.sacnilk.com/news/PWI%E2%80%99s_2023_Award_Winners_Full_List|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** Ranked No. 7 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI Women's 150|''PWI'' Female 50]] in 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2015.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50 for 2015|access-date=November 7, 2017|publisher=The Internet Wrestling Database|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104080051/http://profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2015.html|archive-date=November 4, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
** Ranked No. 7 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI Women's 150|''PWI'' Female 50]] in 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2015.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50 for 2015|access-date=November 7, 2017|publisher=The Internet Wrestling Database|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104080051/http://profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2015.html|archive-date=November 4, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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* '''''[[Rolling Stone]]''''' |
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** Most Welcome Heel Turn (2015) {{small| tied with [[ |
** Most Welcome Heel Turn (2015) {{small| tied with [[Sheamus]]}}<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herzog|first=Kenny|title=WWE Wrestler of the Year (So Far): Kevin Owens|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-75404/|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=July 1, 2015|access-date=December 20, 2020|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108130808/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-75404/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* '''''[[Sports Illustrated]]''''' |
* '''''[[Sports Illustrated]]''''' |
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** Ranked No. 4 of the [[Sports Illustrated#Wrestler of the Year|top 10 wrestlers]] of 2023<ref>{{cite |
** Ranked No. 4 of the [[Sports Illustrated#Wrestler of the Year|top 10 wrestlers]] of 2023<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/ranking-the-top-10-wrestlers-of-2023|title=Ranking The Top 10 Wrestlers of 2023|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|first=Justin|last=Barrasso|date=December 31, 2023|access-date=January 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101131516/https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/ranking-the-top-10-wrestlers-of-2023|archive-date=January 1, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* '''''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''''' |
* '''''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''''' |
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** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Feud of the Year|Worst Feud of the Year]] (2015) <small>Team PCB vs. [[Team B.A.D.]] vs. [[Team Bella]]</small><ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 25, 2016|title=January 25, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2015 Observer Awards Issue|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|page=43}}</ref> |
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Feud of the Year|Worst Feud of the Year]] (2015) <small>Team PCB vs. [[Team B.A.D.]] vs. [[Team Bella]]</small><ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 25, 2016|title=January 25, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2015 Observer Awards Issue|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|page=43}}</ref> |
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** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Worked Match of the Year|Worst Worked Match of the Year]] (2013) {{small|14-woman [[elimination tag team match]] at [[Survivor Series (2013)|Survivor Series]]}}<ref name="WON13">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 27, 2014|title=Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more|page=32|access-date=January 23, 2014|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052359/https://www.f4wonline.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Worked Match of the Year|Worst Worked Match of the Year]] (2013) {{small|14-woman [[elimination tag team match]] at [[Survivor Series (2013)|Survivor Series]]}}<ref name="WON13">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 27, 2014|title=Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more|page=32|access-date=January 23, 2014|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052359/https://www.f4wonline.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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*'''''[[List of professional wrestling awards|Women's Wrestling Fan Awards]]''''' |
*'''''[[List of professional wrestling awards|Women's Wrestling Fan Awards]]''''' |
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** Most Underused (2020)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/womens-wrestling-year-end-fan-awards-2020-the-winners/|title=Women's Wrestling Year-End Fan Awards 2020: The Winners|work=Diva Dirt|first=|last=|date=December 26, 2022| |
** Most Underused (2020)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/womens-wrestling-year-end-fan-awards-2020-the-winners/|title=Women's Wrestling Year-End Fan Awards 2020: The Winners|work=Diva Dirt|first=|last=|date=December 26, 2022|access-date=August 4, 2023|archive-date=December 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226091624/https://www.diva-dirt.com/womens-wrestling-year-end-fan-awards-2020-the-winners/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* '''[[WWE]]''' |
* '''[[WWE]]''' |
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** [[WWE SmackDown Women's Championship]] ([[List of WWE SmackDown Women's Champions#Title history|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship|title=WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008162546/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship|archive-date=October 8, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> |
** [[WWE SmackDown Women's Championship]] ([[List of WWE SmackDown Women's Champions#Title history|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship|title=WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008162546/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship|archive-date=October 8, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WWE Women's Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Sasha Banks]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Women's Tag Team Championship|publisher=[[ |
** [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WWE Women's Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Sasha Banks]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Women's Tag Team Championship|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]]|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=December 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205160653/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-tag-team-championship|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal]] ([[WrestleMania 34|2018]])<ref name="WM34"/> |
** [[WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal]] ([[WrestleMania 34|2018]])<ref name="WM34"/> |
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** [[Slammy Award]] (1 time) |
** [[Slammy Award]] (1 time) |
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Naomi | |
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Birth name | Trinity McCray |
Born | Sanford, Florida, U.S. | November 30, 1987
Spouse(s) | |
Family | Anoaʻi |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Ms. Florida[1] Naomi[2] Naomi Knight[3] Naomi Night[4] Trinity Trinity McCray[1] |
Billed height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)[5] |
Billed from | "Planet Funk" Orlando, Florida[5] |
Debut | September 2009[3] |
Trinity Fatu[6] (née McCray; born November 30, 1987)[7] is an American professional wrestler and dancer. She is signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Naomi.
In August 2009, Fatu signed with WWE. She was assigned to its former developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), where she was the inaugural FCW Divas Champion. In August 2010, she competed in the all-female third season of NXT, where she finished in second place. She then made her main roster debut alongside Cameron as The Funkadactyls in January 2012. From 2014 to 2015, she was an on-screen manager for The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso). As a solo competitor, Naomi held the SmackDown Women's Championship two times. With Sasha Banks, she obtained the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in 2022. A month later, Naomi and Banks received indefinite suspensions from WWE after the two walked out due to a creative dispute. In 2023, Fatu stated she had departed the company and later performed as part of Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling, where she was a former TNA Knockouts World Champion. She returned to WWE in January 2024 at the Royal Rumble event.
Outside of wrestling, Naomi danced for the basketball team the Orlando Magic as well as rapper Flo Rida. She appeared as one of the main cast members of WWE's reality television series Total Divas from 2013 to 2019 and acted in the 2017 film The Marine 5: Battleground.
Early life
Trinity McCray[8] was born in Sanford, Florida.[9] She graduated from Oviedo High School.[3] Before starting a career in wrestling, she was one of the dancers for the basketball team the Orlando Magic. She also starred as a background dancer for rapper Flo Rida.[5]
Professional wrestling career
World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE (2009–2022)
Developmental territories (2009–2011)
In August 2009, McCray signed a contract with WWE, where she reported to their then-developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW).[10] On June 20, 2010, Naomi defeated Serena Deeb on FCW TV to become the inaugural FCW Divas Champion.[11] On the August 29 episode of FCW TV, Naomi competed in a match against AJ Lee, where both the Queen of FCW title and the FCW Divas Championship were on the line, which ended in a double count-out.[12] Naomi joined the all-female third season of NXT in 2010, with Kelly Kelly as her pro.[13] Naomi debuted on the September 7 episode of NXT, where she teamed with Kelly to defeat Alicia Fox and fellow rookie Maxine after Naomi pinned Maxine.[14] On the September 21 episode of NXT, she teamed with Kelly and Jamie Keyes, defeating Layla, Michelle McCool, and Kaitlyn.[15] On the October 26 episode of NXT, Naomi defeated Maxine in a singles match.[16] On November 30, Naomi lost the competition to Kaitlyn, placing second in the season.[17] On the January 23, 2011, Naomi lost the championship to Lee on FCW TV.[18]
The Funkadactyls (2012–2014)
On January 9, 2012, Naomi made her main roster debut on Raw alongside Cameron as valets for Brodus Clay, with the duo dubbed The Funkadactyls.[19] On the TLC pre-show on December 16, Naomi scored a victory in a Santa's Little Helpers battle royal, earning a match against Divas Champion Eve Torres later that night, where she lost.[20][21] On the March 15, 2013, episode of SmackDown, The Funkadactyls were attacked backstage by The Bella Twins.[22] The Funkadactyls, Clay, and Tensai, collectively known as Tons of Funk, were originally set to face Team Rhodes Scholars (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow) and the Bella Twins in an eight-person mixed tag team match at WrestleMania 29, but after the match was cut due to time constraints, it instead took place the following night on Raw, with Tons of Funk coming out victorious.[23]
On the August 26 episode of Raw, Naomi was ringside for a match between Natalya and Brie Bella alongside the cast of Total Divas, also including Cameron, Nikki Bella, Eva Marie, and JoJo Offerman, which ended with Divas Champion AJ Lee coming out and cutting a worked shoot promo directed at the women.[24] On the September 15, Naomi competed against Natalya, Brie Bella, and Lee in a fatal four-way match for the Divas Championship at Night of Champions, where Lee retained the title.[25] The cast of Total Divas went on to defeat Lee, Alicia Fox, Aksana, Kaitlyn, Rosa Mendes, Tamina Snuka, and Summer Rae in a traditional elimination tag team match at Survivor Series.[26] On December 15 at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, Naomi, Cameron and Tensai abandoned Clay due to his attitude.[27]
In February 2014, Naomi suffered a legitimate displaced fracture of the orbital bone during a match against Aksana on Raw.[28][29] She returned on the March 17 episode of Raw, teaming with Cameron to defeat Lee and Snuka in a tag team match.[30] On April 6 at WrestleMania XXX, Naomi competed in the Vickie Guerrero Invitational match for the Lee's Divas Championship, where Lee successfully retained her title.[31] At Money in the Bank, Naomi lost to the new Divas Champion Paige in a title match.[32] On the July 7 episode of Raw, Naomi and Cameron lost to Lee and Paige in a tag team match, which caused a brawl to ensue between Cameron and Naomi.[33] Naomi and Cameron faced off on the Battleground pre-show, during which the former lost.[34] Naomi went on to secure a victory over Cameron on the September 15 episode of Raw.[35] At Survivor Series, Naomi participated in a traditional elimination tag team match, where she eliminated Cameron and eventually Paige to get the win for her team in a clean sweep.[36]
Divas Revolution (2014–2016)
In December 2014, Naomi became involved with The Usos' feud with The Miz, which involved The Miz offering to help further Naomi's musical career, much to her husband Jimmy Uso's dismay.[37][38] On the December 16 episode of Super SmackDown, Naomi competed against Nikki Bella for the Divas Championship, where she lost the match after Jimmy Uso caused a distraction due to his anger of The Miz being present.[39] After Alicia Fox joined The Miz and Mizdow, Naomi and the Usos competed against the three in a series of mixed tag team matches, where Naomi's team repeatedly lost.[40][41] On March 29, she accompanied The Usos during their match on the WrestleMania 31 pre-show, in which they unsuccessfully challenged Kidd and Cesaro for the WWE Tag Team Championship.[42]
On the April 13 episode of Raw, Naomi unsuccessfully competed in a battle royal to determine the number one contender to the Divas Championship.[43] After the bout, Naomi attacked Paige for eliminating her to ultimately win the match, turning heel.[44] As Paige had been injured by the attack,[45] Naomi was granted a match against Bella for the title at Extreme Rules,[46] where she failed to win after interference from Brie Bella.[47] In May, Naomi attacked The Bella Twins alongside the returning Tamina.[48] The duo went on to compete in a tag team match against The Bella Twins at Payback, during which Naomi and Tamina won.[49] On the May 18 episode of Raw, Naomi competed in another championship match against Nikki Bella, where Bella retained the title after Tamina caused a disqualification, and was subsequently followed by Paige's return.[50] Naomi then competed in a triple threat match against Paige and Nikki Bella at Elimination Chamber, however once again she failed to capture the title.[51]
On the July 13 episode of Raw, after weeks of the Divas division being dominated by The Bella Twins and their ally Alicia Fox, Stephanie McMahon called for a "Divas Revolution", subsequently introducing the debuting NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks to align with Naomi and Tamina, dubbed Team B.A.D., as well as Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch to align with Paige, leading to a brawl between the three teams.[52][53][54] The three teams faced off in a three team elimination match on August 23 at SummerSlam, which was won by Team PCB.[55] At the 2015 Tribute to the Troops in December, Team B.A.D. and Paige defeated Brie Bella, Charlotte, Fox, and Lynch in an eight-woman tag team match.[56] On the February 1, 2016, episode of Raw, Banks left the team, which caused Naomi and Tamina to attack her.[57] Naomi and Tamina later lost to Banks and Lynch in a tag team match at Fastlane.[58] On the WrestleMania 32 pre-show, Naomi and Tamina teamed up with Lana, Emma, and Summer Rae in a 10-Diva tag team match against Brie Bella, Paige, Fox, Eva Marie, and Natalya, where Naomi's team was defeated.[59] In early May, Naomi became inactive due to a torn ankle tendon.[60]
SmackDown Women's Champion (2016–2017)
Naomi was drafted to the SmackDown brand on July 19 as part of the 2016 WWE draft.[61] She then debuted a new gimmick, which included a new look and entrance, dubbed "The Glow", and became a face once again.[62][63] On August 21 at SummerSlam, Naomi competed in a six-woman tag team match alongside Becky Lynch and Carmella against Natalya, Alexa Bliss, and Nikki Bella, where Naomi's team was defeated after Bella pinned Carmella.[64] On September 11 at Backlash, Naomi competed in a six-pack elimination challenge to determine the inaugural SmackDown Women's Champion, where she would eliminate Bliss before being eliminated herself by Natalya.[65] On November 20, Naomi competed as part of the SmackDown women's team against the Raw women's team at the Survivor Series pay-per-view, where her team lost.[66]
After two months of inactivity, Naomi returned on the January 24, 2017, episode of SmackDown, in a confrontation against SmackDown Women's Champion Bliss.[67] On February 12, Naomi defeated Bliss at Elimination Chamber, becoming the SmackDown Women's Champion for the first time in her career, as well as the first African-American woman to capture the title.[68][6] The following Tuesday, she relinquished the title due to a legitimate injury she sustained during the title match.[69][70] On April 2, Naomi made her in-ring return in a six-pack challenge in her hometown of Orlando at WrestleMania 33, where she made Bliss submit, successfully regaining the SmackDown Women's Championship.[71][72] Two days later, she defeated Bliss in a rematch to retain the championship.[73]
On June 18, Naomi defeated Lana to retain the SmackDown Women's Championship at Money in the Bank.[74] She then went on to retain the title over Lana two more times on the June 27 and July 4 episodes of SmackDown, the latter of which involved a seven-second submission victory.[75][76] In July, Naomi debuted a customized title belt with LED lights of various colors.[77][76][78] On August 20 at SummerSlam, Naomi dropped the SmackDown Women's Championship to Natalya, ending her reign at 140 days.[79][80] On November 19 at Survivor Series, Naomi competed in a five-on-five elimination tag team match, where she eliminated Raw team captain Alicia Fox, before being eliminated herself by Sasha Banks, with her team ultimately losing the match.[81]
Various storylines and departure (2018–2022)
On January 28, 2018, Naomi competed in the inaugural women's Royal Rumble match at the namesake pay-per-view, entering at number 20 and lasting 06:49 before she was eliminated by Nia Jax.[82] On the WrestleMania 34 kick-off show, Naomi went on to win the inaugural WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal by eliminating Bayley.[83] In June, Naomi competed in her first Money in the Bank ladder match at the namesake pay-per-view, won by Alexa Bliss.[84] On October 28, she took part in the first all-women's pay-per-view, Evolution, competing in a women's battle royal match, which was won by Jax.[85] In November at Survivor Series, she competed in a traditional elimination tag team match as part of Team SmackDown, where she was the first woman eliminated from the match by Tamina.[86]
Naomi then entered a feud with Mandy Rose after Rose started flirting with Naomi's real-life husband, Jimmy Uso, to "ruin Naomi's life", which involved Rose hinting at kissing Uso as well as Naomi attacking Rose in a hotel room to which Rose invited Uso.[87][88] At Royal Rumble on January 27, 2019, Naomi and Rose eliminated each other during the women's Royal Rumble match.[89] The two exchanged victories over each other in February.[90][91] That same month, Naomi teamed up with Carmella in a six-team Elimination Chamber match for the inaugural WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at the namesake pay-per-view, where they were the first team eliminated.[92] During the 2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up on April 15, Naomi was drafted to the Raw brand.[93] She unsuccessfully competed in the women's Money in the Bank ladder match at the namesake pay-per-view the following month.[94]
At Royal Rumble on January 26, 2020, Naomi returned from a hiatus by entering the Royal Rumble match at number 18, lasting 22 minutes before being eliminated by Shayna Baszler.[95] She later attributed her time away to health issues and a relative's death.[96] The following month, Naomi lost to Bayley in a match for the SmackDown Women's Championship at Super Showdown.[97] In April at WrestleMania 36, Naomi competed in a five-way elimination match for the same title, during which she was eliminated by Sasha Banks.[98] In September, she underwent surgery to remove a fibroid.[99]
As part of the 2020 WWE Draft in October, Naomi was drafted back to the Raw brand.[100] She returned at Royal Rumble in January 2021 during the 30-woman Royal Rumble match, entering at number 2, where she was eliminated by Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax.[101] She teamed with Lana to compete in a tag team turmoil match during the first night of WrestleMania 37 to determine the No. 1 contenders for the Women's Tag Team Championship, where the duo was defeated.[102] In August 2021, Naomi became part of the SmackDown roster.[103] She subsequently began a feud with Sonya Deville, who was an authority figure. The feud developed due to Naomi's persistence in asking for matches, irritating Deville.[104] Naomi and Deville eliminated each other from the Royal Rumble match at the namesake event in January 2022.[105] Naomi teamed up with Ronda Rousey to defeat Deville and Charlotte Flair at Elimination Chamber the next month.[106]
On the second night of WrestleMania 38, Naomi teamed with Sasha Banks to compete in a four-way tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, in which they defeated the respective teams of Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley, Natalya and Shayna Baszler, and titleholders Carmella and Queen Zelina to become the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.[107] During the May 16 episode of Raw, Naomi and Banks legitimately walked out of the show's venue over a creative dispute after a meeting with CEO Vince McMahon.[108] This caused a change to the show's main event that originally involved both women.[108] Naomi and Banks consequently received indefinite suspensions, and the title was vacated.[109] In March 2023, Naomi stated she was no longer with WWE.[110]
Impact Wrestling / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2023–2024)
On April 28, 2023, Fatu made her Impact Wrestling debut during the tapings of Impact!, which aired on tape delay on May 4, under the ring name Trinity.[111][112] She appeared during a confrontation involving herself, Impact Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo, and Jordynne Grace, during which she proclaimed her intention to win the title.[112] On May 26 at Under Siege, Trinity competed in her first pay-per-view match since WrestleMania 38,[113] defeating Gisele Shaw.[114]
At Slammiversary in July 15, Trinity defeated Purrazzo via submission to win the Impact Knockouts World Championship for the first time in her career.[115] On August 27, during the main event of Emergence, Trinity had her first successful title defense by defeating Purrazzo.[116] at Victory Road, Trinity successfully defended her title against Alisha Edwards. On October 21, at Bound for Glory, Trinity successfully defended her title against Mickie James, in what Trinity described as one of her all-time favorite moments in her career.[117] On October 27, at Turning Point, Trinity successfully defended her title against Deonna Purrazzo in a Last Chance match. On December 9, at Final Resolution, Trinity and Jordynne Grace defeated Deonna Purrazzo and Gisele Shaw. Following Bound for Glory, it was announced that Impact Wrestling would be rebranding back to Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling in 2024, therefore the title would become the TNA Knockouts World Championship.[118] After winning the Call Your Shot Gauntlet match, it was announced that Grace would challenge Trinity for the title. On January 13, 2024, at Hard To Kill, Trinity lost the TNA Knockouts World Championship to Grace, thus ending her reign at 182 days.[119] On the January 25 episode of TNA Impact!, Trinity was unsuccessful in regaining the title in a rematch against Grace.[120] Her last match with TNA was a pre-taped match that aired on the February 8 episode of Impact where she tagged with Grace to defeat Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans.[121]
Return to WWE (2024–present)
On January 27, 2024, at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Fatu, once again performing as Naomi, made her return to WWE marking her first appearance within the company in nearly two years as a surprise entrant in the women's Royal Rumble match. Naomi entered the match at number 2 and lasted one hour and two minutes before being eliminated by Jade Cargill.[122] On February 2, Naomi was officially assigned to SmackDown.[123] Two weeks later Naomi had her first singles match back in WWE defeating Alba Fyre to qualify for the women's Elimination Chamber match.[124] On February 24, at Elimination Chamber: Perth, Naomi was unsuccessful in the match, being eliminated by Tiffany Stratton.[125] On Night 1 of WrestleMania XL, Naomi teamed with Cargill and Bianca Belair where they defeated Damage CTRL in a six-woman tag team match.[126] After defeating Stratton to become number one contender, Naomi faced Bayley for the WWE Women's Championship on the April 19 episode of Smackdown where Stratton interfered and caused a disqualification.[127] This led to a triple threat match for the title at Backlash: France where Naomi was unsuccessful.[128][129] On the June 28 episode of SmackDown, Naomi defeated Blair Davenport and Indi Hartwell to qualify for the women's Money in the Bank ladder match, though she was unsuccessful at the namesake event.[130][131] After pinning WWE Women's Champion Nia Jax in a previous encounter, Naomi faced Jax for the title on the November 15 episode of SmackDown, but was unsuccessful after interference from Stratton and Candice LeRae.[132] At Survivor Series WarGames on November 30, Naomi participated in her first WarGames match alongside Belair, Bayley, Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley against Jax, Stratton, LeRae and The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez) in a winning effort.[133] On the December 13 episode of SmackDown, Naomi replaced Jade Cargill, who was injured in kayfabe, as Belair's tag team partner to defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, but is not officially recognized as champion.[134]
Other media
She made her in-game debut in WWE '13 as a non-player character along with her then-tag team partner Cameron, appearing during Brodus Clay's entrance and winning celebration, as well as in WWE 2K14. She later appeared as a playable character in WWE 2K15, WWE 2K16, WWE 2K17, WWE 2K18, WWE 2K19, WWE 2K20, WWE 2K Battlegrounds and WWE 2K22.[135][136]
Fatu was part of the main cast of the reality television series Total Divas, produced by WWE and E!, which premiered in July 2013.[137] Fatu was not part of the second half of season three that aired January 2015 to March 2015 but returned as a main cast member for season four.[138][139] She did not appear during the show's fifth season but once again returned as a main cast member for the sixth season.[140][141] She then remained on the cast until the ninth and final season.[142]
In May 2014, she released her first single song, entitled "Dance All Night". The accompanying music video was released on WWE's YouTube channel.[143]
In 2017, she starred in the WWE Studios film The Marine 5: Battleground, playing the role of a gang member named Murphy.[144]
Fatu modeled as part of New York Fashion Week alongside Mercedes Varnado in September 2022.[145]
Personal life
Trinity and longtime boyfriend Jonathan Fatu, better known by the ring name Jimmy Uso, were married in Maui on January 16, 2014.[146] Through their marriage, she is a member of the Anoaʻi family, a Samoan-American wrestling dynasty.[147] The couple resides in Pensacola, Florida.[148] She is the stepmother to Fatu's two children.[149]
Filmography
Film | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2017 | The Marine 5: Battleground | Murphy |
Television | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2013–2019 | Total Divas | Herself | Main cast (seasons 1–4, 6–9) Guest (season 5) |
2015 | WWE Tough Enough | Herself | Guest (season 6) |
2018 | Ridiculousness | Herself | Season 11, episode 25 |
2019 | The Misery Index | Herself | Season 1, episode 1[150] |
Championships and accomplishments
- Florida Championship Wrestling
- Impact Wrestling / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Comeback of the Year (2023)[155]
- Ranked No. 7 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2015[156]
- Rolling Stone
- Sports Illustrated
- Ranked No. 4 of the top 10 wrestlers of 2023[158]
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Worst Feud of the Year (2015) Team PCB vs. Team B.A.D. vs. Team Bella[159]
- Worst Worked Match of the Year (2013) 14-woman elimination tag team match at Survivor Series[160]
- Women's Wrestling Fan Awards
- Most Underused (2020)[161]
- WWE
- WWE SmackDown Women's Championship (2 times)[162]
- WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Sasha Banks[163]
- WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal (2018)[83]
- Slammy Award (1 time)
- Best Dance Moves of the Year (2013) – with Cameron as the Funkadactyls[164]
- WWE Year-End Award (1 time)
- Most Underrated Superstar of the Year (2018)[165]
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