“Smackdown Live” Women’s Champion Natalya is scheduled to defend her title against Charlotte Flair this Sunday at “Hell in a Cell.” In doing so, she will set a major milestone, as she will surpass Trish Stratus’ record for the most pay-per-view matches of any woman in WWE history with 44 contests.
WWE.com caught up with Natalya and asked her about this achievement. Below are the highlights:
WWE.COM: Tell us about the record you’re about to break.
NATALYA: Well, it’s very cool. Come this Sunday at Hell in a Cell, I will be breaking Trish Stratus’ record for most pay-per-view matches by any woman in the history of WWE. It’s a huge honor because Trish Stratus is somebody that I absolutely idolize and look up to. She’s a huge reason why I’m here today.
WWE.COM: That’s quite a record. Was it something you were keeping an eye on?
NATALYA: I actually wasn’t aware of it until somebody brought it up. Somebody brought it to my attention and I said, “Wow, that’s crazy.” I wasn’t even keeping track of it. And then I was told I was going to break it. It really reminds me of all the incredible opportunities I’ve gotten in WWE and especially being featured on pay-per-view, which is awesome.
WWE.COM: Does Trish know you’re about to break her record?
NATALYA: I haven’t spoken to her. I didn’t want to text her and be like, “Hey, Trish. Just so you know, I’m gonna break your record.” She doesn’t know, but I have definitely paid my dues and put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears at WWE, so to be able to even be mentioned in the same sentence as Trish Stratus is very cool.
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