Behind the glaring lights and colorful merchandise, the realities of professional wrestling can be very different. The world of WWE is not very different in this capacity. While some individuals excel within the company, others fall behind. But what if a wrestler decides she would prioritize money over everything in her career?
Such has been the case with Shotzi Blackheart. Once a rising star of the WWE, she decided to return to the independent scene with one goal in mind: to make more money. The revelation that followed this decision blew away the minds of the WWE universe.
Shotzi Blackheart revealed the shocking details of the money she earned in the independent circuit
Once an emerging talent inside the WWE, Shotzi Blackheart sent shockwaves into the wrestling community after a fan interaction unveiled the kind of money she has been earning in the independent circuit. An Instagram user opined that she went from making great money to trying to kill herself for some change.
Shotzi responds to a ‘fan’ criticizing her for wrestling on the indies: pic.twitter.com/Ld8SSGzjnv
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) June 9, 2025
To which Blackheart had an interesting reply. The engagement was interpreted in different ways. While some fans supported her sentiments, others called her reply egotistic and disrespectful to the company. In any case, her reaction emerged as a major talking point in the WWE universe. Blackhart shared:
Made more money in 2 days than what WWE paid me in a week.
The remarks from Blackheart came after her surprise appearance at the GCW Tournament of Survival. Previously, she also featured in Hoodslam and now has several tournaments and appearances lined up for her in the independent circuit.
However, all of this would not have been possible had she still been a part of the WWE. Her journey in the company, even though short-lived, impressed fans and fellow professional wrestlers alike.
Shotzi Blackheart’s remarkable career in the WWE
Ashley Louise Urbanski, better known as Shotzi Blackheart, established a reputation as one of the most daring and distinctive wrestlers on the WWE roster. She immediately distinguished herself from the crowd with her green hair, punk rock vigor, and distinctive entrance while riding a tank.
She made waves in NXT, despite being a controversial figure, when she and Ember Moon defeated Dakota Kai and Raquel González in an exciting match to win the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship. Not only did Shotzi win the title, but she also demonstrated that she was more than just a crazy person and that she could compete with some of the best in the field.
After joining the SmackDown roster, Shotzi continued to impress the WWE universe, including a match against former Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair in which her sincere ferocity and determination pushed the experienced wrestler to the limit.
Nevertheless, despite her notoriety and passion, WWE fired her in May 2025. The news shocked a lot of fans who had admired her courage and sincerity. Shotzi has since expressed interest in joining AEW. In any case, she is far from done, and she has always maintained that wrestling is about the heart, and her appearance in the independent circuit is evidence of that.
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