Bayley Reacts To Former WWE Star Joining TNA Wrestling

Published: May 9, 2025 by Dave Adamson | Last Updated: May 9, 2025 by Dave Adamson

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Bayley has reacted to a former WWE star who recently signed with TNA Wrestling following their November 2024 release.

Indi Hartwell was revealed as the latest addition to the Knockouts Division at TNA Rebellion on April 27, 2025.

With the May 8 episode of TNA iMPACT! showcasing Hartwell’s appreciation of the company’s history, as can be seen below this news story, the former WWE star has opened up about always wanting to be a Knockout.

Reflecting on her love for wrestling and how she has a huge TNA DVD collection, Hartwell would also note that she wants to turn the replica belts that she had as a young hopeful into real belts.

Recalling a past conversation, she would also suggest that she always wanted to be part of TNA Wrestling, going on to state:

“I don’t just want to be a Knockout, I want to be THE Knockout.”

Bayley would give Hartwell a shoutout on Twitter, throwing her support behind the former WWE star’s ambition in a message that reads:

“THEE Knockout”

Having wrestled as Indi Hartwell throughout her career, the former WWE star has recently revealed how she was able to keep her name after her release.

She has also commented on a potential WWE return in the future and touched upon the notion that she signed with TNA Wrestling in order to go back to NXT.