10 Totally Gross Modern WWE Storylines

For years, Natalya has been regarded as one of the most well-rounded in-ring performers of WWE's women's division. Holding her in such regard came as no surprise, considering she hailed from a line of wrestling legends such as Jim Neidhart and Bret Hart.

So how did WWE try to promote one of its most promising performers in 2012?

She was given a flatulent-based gimmick.

For perhaps no other reason than Vince McMahon's love for some good toilet humor, Nattie noticeably broke wind during backstage segments as well as around the squared circle. The running gag eventually disappeared, but it seemed like Natalya was pigeonholed into the gross storyline for a while.

Luckily, the fart jokes weren't enough to ruin the performer, although it did lessen any chance of her being treated as a true main eventer. Many other characters would have died with such a crummy piece of creative, but Nattie was far too savvy and gave it her 100%.

In interviews, she even explained that she would deliver the best performance no matter what she was handed. When she was stuck with the gas-passing schtick, she increased her protein bar intake to help her produce the most larger-than-life toots. When it comes to this ridiculous storyline, it would be easy to say, "hopefully, WWE never returns to this idea again," but everyone knows they absolutely will.