Bully Ray also feels that now is the right time for Natalya to showcase her different side, the one that she has shown in non-WWE appearances earlier this year. He thinks that there’s a built-in storyline, thanks to Natalya and Maxxine’s relationship.

“I think we’re all patiently and hopefully waiting for the right opportunity to get the version of Nattie that we all want to see, or get the version of Natalya that we all want to see, which is Nattie,” he said. “I think the table is set now that Maxxine is the champion and, you know, Nattie can become jealous because Nattie’s the one that got her there.”

Ray reminded fans how Natalya was unsuccessful in her attempt to take the title off of Becky Lynch, which could be tied into a storyline with Maxxine.

“Becky beat Nattie quite handily a couple of months ago, but Maxine got the one, two, three. Nattie could always say, ‘Yeah, but you needed help from AJ Lee. And Maxine can be like, ‘Why can’t you be happy for me?’ And Nattie’s like, ‘I am happy for you, but don’t forget who got you to this place,'” Ray added. 

He pointed out that Natalya, the experienced veteran, could be jealous that Maxxine has got more opportunities and even won a title that she hasn’t, which could be the basis of their feud. Natalya previously praised the Women’s Intercontinental Champion for her dedication to getting better in the ring, and was thoroughly impressed in her first match with Lynch.