[92][93] 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. Naomi will either need to return or negotiate her way out of the little time she has remaining. [61], Naomi was drafted to the SmackDown brand on July 19 as part of the 2016 WWE draft. Through marriage to fellow professional wrestler Jimmy Uso, she is part of the renowned Anoa'i family of Samoan wrestlers. [106] Naomi and Deville eliminated each other from the Royal Rumble match at the namesake event in January 2022. WrestleMania 39 is taking place on the weekend of Apr. While there's been plenty of speculation over Naomi's WWE status over the past couple of months, confirmation of her departure came in her Instagram comments section. While there have been numerous reports and rumors, there are still many unanswered . She is the second child of her parents after her brother. Jimmy Uso and Naomi are one of the most popular couples in professional wrestling, having been married for eight years. Ryan Tran We already know that shes advertised for WrestleCon appearances during WrestleMania weekend under the name Trinity Fatu: In the comments of that Instagram post, Fatu is asked if she is still with WWE, and she replies by saying no. [45] As Paige had been injured by the attack,[46] Naomi was granted a match against Bella for the title at Extreme Rules,[47] where she failed to win after interference from Brie Bella. When asked if she was still with the WWE, she replied, "No frien.'" Dijak [38][39] 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. Per Wrestling Inc's Ella Jay, a commenter asked Naomi if she was still with WWE, to which she replied, "No frien'. Charlotte Flair Naomi recently updated her Instagram bio, where she seems to be fully embracing her real name, Trinity Fatu. Before walking down the aisle, they had dated for a few years. [96], 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. Otis Real-life Trinity Fatu shared a screengrab of a report that suggested that she was set to sign a lucrative deal with the company. Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. On the March 27 episode of WWE Main Event and the April 1 episode of Raw, they were defeated by the Bella Twins. [17] On November 30, Naomi lost the competition to Kaitlyn, placing second in the season. Emma On the November 1 episode ofSmackDown, Naomi was revealed to be the final member to the SmackDown women's team against theRawwomen's team at theSurvivor Seriespayperview,which they were unsuccessful in winning. She also starred as a background dancer for rapper Flo Rida. [24], 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, which ended with Divas Champion AJ Lee coming out and cutting a worked shoot promo directed at the women. Oro Mensah The Role Model kept fans entertained through her tweets during her time on . She later celebrated with her husband and brother-in-law after the Usos won their second WWE Tag Team Championship from Miz and Damien Mizdow. Karl Anderson Naomi would then develop a high-profile feud with AJ, who was the Queen of FCW, as she felt she was given the cold shoulder once Naomi became champion. The filing is for merchandise use and general pro wrestling/sports entertainment use. Matt Riddle US 022 039. The two had been scheduled to compete in a six-pack challenge to determine Raw women's champion Bianca Belair's opponent at Hell in a Cell. after bringing in Charlotte and Becky Lynch to ally with Paige, forming Team PCB which lead to a brawl between the three teams. Rhea Ripley 0. Gable Steveson Terry Taylor. Piper Niven The Usos Damon Kemp Ridge Holland [69][6] The following Tuesday, she relinquished the title due to a legitimate injury she sustained during the match. However, on the February 21 episode ofSmackDown, Naomi was forced to relinquish the title due to injury she sustained during the title match. Jagger Reid Top Dolla The two fought on the 100th episode of FCW in a Champion vs. Crown Winner Take All Lumberjill match which ended in a double count-out after the two engaged into a brawl on the outside which had to be broken up by the Lumberjills. [41][42] 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. Dana Brooke Tatum Paxley Olympe Margaux Please check your email for a confirmation. At Survivor Series, Naomi participated in a four-on-four elimination tag team match, where she eliminated Cameron before pinning Paige to get the win for her team in a clean sweep, gaining a measure of revenge for her PPV loses against Paige and Cameron from the months prior. After a stint with The Funkadactyls, she eventually broke out as a top performer. Sign up for the On the July 8 episode of Main Event, Cameron was scheduled to team with Naomi, Natalya, Eva Marie, Rosa Mendes and Summer Rae against Nikki Bella in a sixonone handicap match, but instead showed up only to attack Naomi. On the July 11 episode of Smackdown, during Cameron's match with AJ, Naomi dragged a retreating Cameron back into the ring, allowing AJ to get the win. In 2012, Naomi joined Cameron in forming The Funkadactyls.In 2013, Trinity was featured as one of the main cast of the 2013 Total Divas reality . [43], On the April 13 episode of Raw, Naomi unsuccessfully competed in a battle royal to determine the number one contender to the Divas Championship. Wrestling Observer reported that records show Fatu has filed to trademark the name 'Trinity Starr' with the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office). Hit Row [63][64] 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. Your login session has expired. Shayna Baszler While there has been speculation about the duo's return since the change in WWE's leadership, their status remains unknown. Its common sense to conclude that shes no longer with WWE given that she walked out nearly one year ago with no visible progress towards a return, but as far as Im aware, this is the first time she has directly addressed the situation. The RAW star did not take much time in responding to the Glowing Star's post, taking a dig at the latter for poorly cropping the picture. Latino World Order Chelsea Green It was announced on March 27 that at WrestleMania 29, the Funkadactyls, Clay and Tensai would team to face The Bellas and Team Rhodes Scholars. Thefeudbetween Naomi and Tamina and Banks would continue throughout February,and would lead to atag team matchatFastlane, where Naomi and Tamina lost to Banks and her partner Becky Lynch. After Naomi and tag team partner Sasha Banks walked out prior to the May 16, 2022, episode of Raw, it was unclear if either of them would be back, especially when Dave Meltzer of Wrestling . 2 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Fatu has told fans on social media that shes doing the same. And also like Banks, who has rebranded herself as Mercedes Mon for her run in NJPW, she'll need a new ring name if she. Jacy Jayne [89][90] At Royal Rumble on January 27, 2019, Naomi and Rose eliminated each other during the women's Royal Rumble match. Styles Kayden Carter [83], 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. Trinity Fatu, who wrestled under the name Naomi, confirmed Thursday on Instagram that she is no longer with the company. Naomi Wrestler In The WWE Ring Trinity was born to McCray (father) and Grace (mother). Bayley is one of the most active wrestlers on social media. 2 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Naomi's Next Appearance Revealed After WWE Suspension. RK-Bro On May 21 at Backlash, she lost in a 6-woman tag team match. Norman Smiley Fatu and Mon were the WWE Womens Tag Team Champions when they walked out during the May 16, 2022 episode of Raw, reportedly to protest their booking and the state of the womens division writ large. Did a WWE Hall of Famer just say that AEW storylines are for 8-year-olds here, Be the first one to comment on this story. Yulisa Leon Sanford, Florida Rod Zapata Two days later, Naomi defeated Bliss in a rematch to retain the championship, ending the feud between the two. At the time of writing, the USPTO update states The trademark application has been accepted by the Office (has met the minimum filing requirements) and has not yet been assigned to an examiner.. On the March 6 episode of NXT Wrestling, The Funkadactyls teamed up with Sasha Banks to defeat the team of Aksana, Alicia Fox and Audrey Marie. Naomi is a true veteran in WWE's women's division with many accolades under her belt, such as the SmackDown Women's Championship. WWE superstar Naomi broke her social media silence Saturday, posting a cryptic video to her Twitter account weeks after walking out of a live show. Miz began offering to help further her career as well as showing some hints of flirtation, much to Jimmy's dismay. Joe Gacy Naomis New Name After WWE Departure Seemingly Leaked, Video Footage Emerges Of Matt Riddle Partying Shortly Before Going To Rehab, WWE Creative Not Talking About Fan Favorites Television Return, Why Drew McIntyre Really Missed WWE SmackDown This Week, Bray Wyatts Current WWE Status As Unexpected Absence Continues, WWEs Current Planning Process For Money In The Bank, 2023 Ringside News. On the July 13 episode of Raw, after weeks of being outnumbered by The Bella Twins and their ally Alicia Fox, Stephanie McMahon called for a "revolution" in the Divas Division and introduced the debuting NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks as an ally to her and Tamina, forming Team B.A.D. On the June 17 episode of Main Event, Naomi defeated Divas Champion Paige in a non-title match, while Cameron, who had begun showing heel tendencies, attacked Paige after the match and stormed off without Naomi, teasing dissolution between The Funkadactyls. Since news of her WWE departure was made public, there have been reports on the name that Fatu may potentially use if she signs with another company. Tony D'Angelo Naomi played a main role for the reality television showTotal Divasproduced by WWE andE!. Cameron Grimes Baron Corbin Channing Lorenzo Along with Laurinaitis being removed from his talent relations position, Vince McMahon announced in July that he was retiring from his roles as CEO, chairman and head of creative. Trinity Fatu[6] (ne McCray; born November 30, 1987)[7] is an American professional wrestler and dancer. [53][54][55] The three teams faced off in a three team elimination match on August 23 at SummerSlam, which was won by Team PCB. Finn Blor Fightful Select (h/t H Jenkins of Ringside News) reported the plan was for Naomi to win the six-pack challenge before losing to Belair at Hell in a Cell. Shanky LA Knight Do you want to see Naomi return to the Stamford-based promotion in the near future? By Matthew Aguilar - June 21, 2022 07:20 pm EDT. Fatu was there to support Mon when she made her debut for NJPW at Wrestle Kingdom 17, having flown to Tokyo, Japan to cheer on her friend. Naomi made her WrestleMania debut at WrestleMania XXVIII alongside Cameron during a segment with Clay. Los Lotharios Naomi used "Gimmick Attorney" Michael Dockins . [68] On February 12, she competed against Bliss at Elimination Chamber, where she was victorious, 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. https://wrestlingjunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/24/naomi-trademarks-name-post-wwe-career/, walked out during the May 16, 2022 episode of Raw, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Maryse Naomi's New Ring Name Possibly Revealed Amidst Saying She's No Longer With WWE - PWMania - Wrestling News. On June 18, Naomi retained her title against Lana at Money in the Bank. [23] 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. It had previously been reported that WWE and Naomi had "maintained positive contact" since she and Sasha Banks (now Mercedes Mone) walked away from the company in May 2022. He also enjoys TV shows, movies, anime, novels and music, which broadens his perspective and appreciation for wrestling. [108], 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. John Bradshaw Layfield Karrion Kross On April 6, 2016, it was confirmed that Naomi would once again be returning to the show as a main cast member for the sixth season. Roderick Strong She would team with Natalya and defeat Cameron and Alicia Fox on the July 28 edition of Raw after making Cameron submit. Leave us a comment below. However, she had not been in WWE since May 2022 alongside Sasha Banks. It seemed at that point the relationship would perhaps be difficult to mend, but a huge change in power occurred within WWE in July. Trainer Isla Dawn Post match, WWE Diva's Champion AJ Lee cut a promo talking down on the cast of Total Divas. Roxanne Perez Shawn Bennett On the December 16th tapings of FCW, Naomi was defeated by AJ for the Florida Divas Championship. Nikki Cross Dakota Kai [103] She teamed with Lana to compete in a Tag Team Turmoil match during the first night of WrestleMania 37 to determine the No. Ludwig Kaiser Mon won the Raw Women's Championship five times, the SmackDown Women's Championship, the Women's Tag Team Championship three times and the NXT Championship, making her the third Women's Grand Slam . Jackie Redmond G & S: Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestling and sports entertainers; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Providing online interviews featuring a professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes. Banks and Naomi reportedly had issues with the booking decision due to their status as WWE women's tag team champions and left after WWE refused to make any creative changes. She walked out on the company with Sasha Banks before the May 16, 2022 episode of Raw and has yet to return. What do you think the future holds for Naomis wrestling career now that she has confirmed her departure from WWE? [104] In August 2021, Naomi became part of the SmackDown roster. Born Sonya Deville She was born in Sanford, Florida, United States. A.J. Like Sasha Banks, Naomi appears to be done with WWE, at least for now. Rhodes vs. Lesnar figures to be the Backlash main event. The Role Model sent out a warning to the duo in case they decide to return to their old hunting ground. The next night on Raw, Naomi & Cameron had a disagreement after winning a handicap match versus Nikki Bella. Mark Coffey The feud developed due to the Naomi's persistence in asking for matches, irritating Deville. [95] She unsuccessfully competed in the women's Money in the Bank ladder match at the namesake pay-per-view the following month. Nathan Frazer Neither has appeared for the company since, although Michael Cole did mention Banks on SmackDown . Thea Hail We need to confirm your email address. [11] On June 20, 2010 Naomi defeated Serena Deeb on FCW TV to become the inaugural FCW Divas Champion. While promoting her appearance at WrestleCon next week in Los Angeles, Naomi . Like Sasha Banks, Naomiappears to be done with WWE, at least for now. [70][71] 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. During her time in WWE, Naomi was a crucial part of the women's division, especially on the blue brand of SmackDown. The next time you see her in a wrestling ring, wherever that might be, dont be surprised if shes announced as Trinity Starr. Miz came out mid-match to support Naomi but she ultimately lost the match after Jimmy accidentally distracted her due to his anger of Miz being present. Despite being eliminated in the final week of her season, Naomi soon launched into orbit around Planet Funk, as one half of The Funkadactyls. Vic Joseph Valentina Feroz Edge Damage CTRL Naomi and Bayley were also in attendance at the Tokyo Dome for Mone's debut. During the May 16 episode of RAW last year, she walked out of the company alongside Sasha Banks. Odyssey Jones Apollo Crews Roman Reigns [29][30] She returned on the March 17 episode of Raw, teaming with Cameron to defeat Lee and Snuka in a tag team match. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Sami Zayn Will Charlton, Booker T Sol Ruca Valerie Loureda Just a few days later on SmackDown, WWE announced that Naomi and Banks had been suspended indefinitely and stripped of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. Tegan Nox Jimmy and Naomi are one of the most popular couples in professional wrestling and have been married for over eight years. In February, Naomi and the Usos entered a feud with Natalya, Tyson Kidd and Cesaro after the Usos lost the Tag Team Championships to Kidd and Cesaro. In WWE, she is a two-time women's world champion, winning the SmackDown Women's Championship twice. Despite all that success, Naomi's dance steps couldn't satisfy her competitive spirit, which is how she found herself as a contestant on WWE NXT. Carmelo Hayes Wolfgang [112], In March 2023, after nearly a year of speculation, Fatu confirmed through fan interaction on her Instagram that she was no longer with WWE. ; The Streak Versus The Beast; Wrestlemania Moments Made to last a Lifetime", "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", "WWE 'Battleground' results: Did John Cena retain the title? US viewers can access the WWE Network via Peacock. Members of the WWE Universe also took note of the same on Twitter and seemed quite disheartened by the update. It has been a long five months since Sasha Banks and Naomi handed over the Women's Tag Titles and walked out of WWE. However, on September 9, she revealed on herTwitteraccount that she had been replaced in the castbyMandyfor the upcoming fifth season. Sign up for the Wrestling Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. In 2015, she was ranked No. Later that night, during a match betweenCarmella, andBecky LynchagainstNatalya, andAlexa Bliss, Naomi, and Marie interfered causing a distraction for the competitors. David Otunga IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, World Wrestling Entertainment (2009present), Florida Championship Wrestling (20092010), The Funkadactyls & Total Divas (2012-2014), World Wrestling Entertainment current roster, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Modified headscissors driver 2014present, Flashing Lights (alternating kicks to dropkick). [12] On the August 29 episode of FCW TV, Naomi competed in a match against Lee, where both the Queen of FCW title and the FCW Divas Championship were on the line, which ended in a double count-out. [58] Naomi and Tamina later lost to Banks and Lynch in a tag team match at Fastlane. She can also be seen in the YouTube documentary Mon released chronicling her New Japan debut. Megan Morant Bron Breakker Byron Saxton Jimmy Uso [94] During the 2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up on April 15, Naomi was drafted to the Raw brand. On the February 3 episode of Raw, after Naomi defeated Aksana in a singles match, Alicia Fox tried to attack her but was stopped by Cameron. Naomi confirmed Thursday that she is no longer part of WWE after stepping away from the company in May 2022. Edris Enofe Sheamus The following night on an episode of Raw, Cameron and Naomi aligned themselves with R-Truth and Xavier Woods and started managing them to their matches. Mia Yim On April 2 atWrestleMania 33, in her hometown ofOrlando, Naomi made Alexa Bliss submit in asixpack challengeto regain the WWE Smackdown Women's Championship. Naomi confirmed her WWE status earlier this week, responding "no frien'" to a fan asking if she was still with the company. [111] This caused a change to the show's main event that originally involved both women. They reside inOrlando, Florida. McMahon's daughter, Stephanie McMahon, and Nick Khan replaced him as co-CEOs, while Stephanie was also named chairwoman. Solo Sikoa Candice LeRae Sanga On the March 15 episode of SmackDown, The Funkadactyls were attacked by the Bella Twins. Tamina Naomi hasn't wrestled since she and Banks left WWE, though they have often been seen at events together, including several red-carpet premieres and New York Fashion Week. Kofi Kingston Rip Fowler A lot has been said about the WWE status or lack thereof for Naomi (real name Trinity Fatu) since the former champion walked out of the company last . Naomi has appeared in fiveWWEvideo games. [48] In May, Naomi attacked The Bella Twins alongside the returning Tamina. She is a two-time WWE Smackdown Women's Champion . It remains unclear if there is desire on either side for Naomi to return to WWE at some point, but her comment suggests she is done with the company for now, unless she is trying to throw fans off the track of an eventual return. Naomi debuted on the September 7 episode of NXT, as a face. Zoey Stark, Aleah James In December 2014, she announced that she would not be part of the second half of season three that aired January 2015 to March 2015. AtBacklash, on September 11, Naomi competed in asix-pack elimination challengeto determine the inauguralWWE SmackDown Women's Champion, where she would eliminate Alexa Bliss before being eliminated by Natalya. [110] Naomi and Banks were suspended indefinitely and the title was vacated. Damian Priest Taking to Twitter, she sent out a two-word message and denied claims of her possibly returning. [60] In early May, Naomi became inactive due to a torn ankle tendon. Raquel Rodriguez On the December 29 episode of Raw, Naomi hugged Miz backstage and thanked him for his services, while Miz acted as if he had no expectation that the producer would help her music career. Trinity Fatu (ne McCray; November 30, 1987) is an American professional wrestler, actress, model, dancer, and singer currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the Smackdown brand under the ring name Naomi. While Banks debuted in NJPW as Mercedes Mone and immediately made an impact, Naomi has yet to do anything in the meantime,except for the fact she changed up her look a while ago. Naomi seemingly provides a heartbreaking update on her WWE future. On the March 17 edition of Raw, Naomi returned to television teaming with Cameron to defeat the team of AJ Lee & Tamina. [65] On September 11 at Backlash, Naomi competed in a six-pack elimination challenge to determine the inaugural WWE SmackDown Women's Champion, where she would eliminate Bliss before she herself was eliminated by Natalya. Titus O'Neil On December 15 at the TLC pay-per-view, Cameron, along with fellow Funkadactyl Naomi and Tensai, abandoned Brodus Clay because of his attitude, effectively disbanding Tons of Funk. Charlie Dempsey Published Oct 14, 2022. A daily roundup of all your pro wrestling news from Cageside Seats, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Cageside Seats, for Pro Wrestling and MMA fans. On the March 22 episode of Smackdown and the March 25 episode, they attacked the Bella Twins. Trinity LaShawn Fatu, who is famously known as Naomi, was born on November 30, 1987. On November 19 at Survivor Series, Naomi participated in a 5-on-5 Survivor Series Elimination Match (part of Team SmackDown) and eliminated Raw team captain Alicia Fox but was eliminated by Sasha Banks. [98] The following month, Naomi lost to Bayley in a match for the SmackDown Women's Championship at Super Showdown. While they may be friends outside the squared circle, Bayley had some tough words for the former Women's Tag Team Champions. Santos Escobar Scarlett We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Shawn Michaels and Paige defeated Brie Bella, Charlotte, Fox, and Lynch in an eight-woman tag team match. It's been 10 months since she and Sasha Banks walked out of a live Raw taping. McCray and longtime boyfriendJonathan Fatu, best known by his ring name Jimmy Uso, were married inMauion January 16, 2014. While there is no confirmed news about the pair's return status, Sasha Banks recently changed her name on all her social media handles, which has led many to believe that she is done with pro wrestling for a while. Eddy Thorpe While her next career moves remain uncertain, Naomi appears to be. September 3, 2009 Brooks Jensen 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", "Raw Main Event Changed After Talents Walk Out of Taping", "Official WWE statement on Sasha Banks & Naomi", "Sasha Banks, Naomi 'Suspended Indefinitely' by WWE", "Trinity Fatu (Naomi) Says She's No Longer With WWE", "Superstars and Divas featured on WWE 2K16 roster list", "WWE 2K18 Roster Reveal: 37 More Superstars Revealed", "WWE News: WWE & E! Amari Miller She would make her FCW debut as a face under the name Naomi at the September 3, 2009 FCW TV taping as a Lumberjill for the Queen of FCW match between then-reigning queen Angela and Serena Mancini. November 30, 1987 (1987-11-30) (age35) Ashante Adonis Team B.A.D. 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