10 Horribly Cruel WWE Moments WORSE When You Know The Truth

4. Natalya Gets Squashed...On PPV...On Her Birthday

WWE Night Of Champions 2023 Rhea Ripley Natalya
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On the surface, having Natalya be Rhea's opponent at Night of Champions was a sound decision. Natalya may not have had a hope of winning, but WWE giving her a chance to strut her stuff on a big stage seemed like a nice birthday present for one of the company's longest-serving performers.

Then the "match" happened and, well...

The following is a blow-by-blow account of the entire bout:

1) Rhea attacks Natalya while the latter is distracted by Dominik.

2) Rhea boots Natalya out the ring.

3) Rhea slams Natalya into an announce table.

4) Rhea slams Natalya into an announce table again.

5) Rhea slams Natalya into an announce table AGAIN.

6) Rhea throws Natalya into the ring steps.

7) Rhea throws Natalya into ??????? set of ring steps.

8) Rhea rolls Natalya back into the ring.

9) Rhea headbutts Natalya.

10) Rhea hits the Riptide and pins Natalya.

And there you have it! A simple 10-step, 70 second guide on how to give a 16-year company veteran the worst birthday ever.

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