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By Andrew Ravens
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A former WWE star has addressed reports and rumors that they’re expected to return to the company in a full-time role. Shayna Baszler departed WWE in July, although she worked backstage during her non-compete period and appeared during September’s "NXT Homecoming" TV special.
A subsequent report would reveal that there are those in WWE who “expect and hope she takes a coaching or producing position.” Baszler has now commented on a potential backstage role in WWE during a recent interview with "Catch Club."
The three-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion noted that while she plans to continue wrestling for the time being, she feels it’d be a natural progression for her to eventually become a coach. She also added that she finds the work fulfilling.
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“It’s something that’s very fulfilling to me, coaching, helping people learn about wrestling. I think I have a lot to give in the ring still, so I want to concentrate on that and get that out of my system."
“I think obviously the natural progression would be to coach. I always say, people sometimes go to school, college, university for 10 years to become a doctor or professor or something like that."
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"I spent all my time learning combat arts, so my university was in the martial arts gym, learning how to submit people. That’s where my level of expertise is; it just makes sense to pass that on."
"I had really good coaches that did that for me, so I think I’d like to pass that on too.”
While Baszler focuses on her in-ring future, her former partners in the Pure Fusion Collective have met different fates. Sonya Deville was released from the company earlier this year, while Zoey Stark remains on the injured list with a mid-2026 return timetable.
The "Raw" women's division is now focused on "Survivor Series: WarGames" on November 29th. That event will feature a massive "WarGames" match pitting Damage CTRL (Bayley, IYO SKY, Asuka, and Kairi Sane) against the team of Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, Rhea Ripley, and Becky Lynch.
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