Insight with Chris Van Vliet Indi Hartwell On WWE Release, Joining TNA, Becoming NXT Women's Champion, Mercedes Moné
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May 8, 2025 
Indi Hartwell, a professional wrestler currently with TNA and former NXT Women's Champion, shares her inspiring journey from WWE to TNA. She candidly discusses the emotional rollercoaster of her release during SmackDown and the thrill of retaining her WWE name. Indi also reflects on her unforgettable NXT Women's Championship victory in a ladder match and her eagerly anticipated match against Mercedes Mone. Beyond wrestling, she touches on personal growth, mentorship, and the importance of embracing new opportunities in the ever-changing wrestling landscape.
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Persistence Led to WWE Signing
- Indi got on WWE's radar after persistently following up post-tryout despite initial rejections. Persistence led to a Mania Week indie match where officials decided to sign her.
Surprise NXT Women's Title Win
- Indi won the NXT Women's Championship suddenly, after not being booked initially and losing qualifying. The match ending was kept secret until shortly before, surprising her and others.
Injury During Title Reign Match
- Indi suffered a serious ankle injury during her NXT title reign but hobbled back to finish the match. The injury was a freak accident affecting ligaments and meniscus, still impacting her a year later.