Shotzi Blackheart Opens Up on Why She Chose MLW After Leaving WWE

After parting ways with WWE earlier this year, Shotzi Blackheart had every intention of keeping her options wide open. The plan was simple: remain a free agent and take her time. What she didn’t anticipate was MLW changing her mind.

Blackheart has spoken publicly about her decision to sign with Major League Wrestling, explaining that her interest in the promotion wasn’t a calculated career move — it grew out of being a genuine fan. “I have been a fan of MLW for,” she began, before elaborating on how that fandom ultimately made the decision feel like a natural fit rather than just a business transaction.

Beyond explaining her own signing, Blackheart also shared her enthusiasm for the talent pool she’d like to see come through MLW’s doors, specifically calling out international stars she believes would thrive in the promotion. The specifics of which names she mentioned point to a broader vision she has for where MLW could go — a company she clearly views as a legitimate destination for top-tier global talent, not just a stopgap between bigger deals.

Blackheart’s arrival at MLW represents one of the more notable signings the promotion has made following a wave of WWE releases. Her profile, combined with an apparent passion for what MLW is building, gives the company a recognizable face who’s invested in the product beyond just collecting a paycheck. How her role develops — and whether any of those international names she’s eyeing actually materialize — will be worth watching as her tenure there gets underway.