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By Andrew Ravens
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WWE is keeping kayfabe alive through the actions of Naomi, who took the extra mile to make a recent storyline attack even more realistic.
WWE's decision to pull Trinity Fatu (Naomi) from media appearances promoting "Queen of the Ring" was initially intended to sell Jade Cargill's brutal attack at Elimination Chamber. The attack, a storyline payback for Cargill's own hiatus-inducing assault, saw Cargill interrupt Naomi's Elimination Chamber match.
In a new video posted on social media, Cargill laid down her new mission statement following her return. She stated the following in the new video:
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"There are wolves in the shape of women all around me. I can see the way they look into my eyes. I am not them, and they are not me. And I weathered every storm that was meant to break me. You can't help but to talk about me. I saw the look in your eyes as soon as I walked in the door, mapping out how to send me to my demise.
My presence makes you question yourself. I've let others block my destiny for legacy. People hiding their insecurities behind fake smiles and hugs, trying to knock me for simply being me. Looking like God carved me out of marble. They wanted me to hide that I'm blessed. They demanded proof I belong as if my scars weren't enough."
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Losing my mother while being a mother, carrying the weight of it all while still thriving. You don't have to like me, but you will respect me. I'm here because I've earned it. Every scar, every loss, every step. I will not shrink myself for anyone.
Don't mistake my grace for weakness. I've played by the rules long enough. Now is time for mine. I am one of one. I am that b*tch."
However, Naomi showed up on Tuesday night, attending the NYC premiere with Jimmy Uso. As seen below, she was sporting a neck brace to reinforce the ongoing storyline.
Naomi plays a supporting role as legendary wrestler Ethel Johnson in the film 'Queen of the Ring,' which tells the story of Mildred Burke. The film releases on March 7th.
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