Indi Hartwell Reveals How She Got Her Name Back After WWE Release

Indi Hartwell is making waves in TNA Wrestling, but keeping her in-ring name after her WWE release wasn’t as difficult as it sounds.

During an appearance on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Hartwell revealed how she managed to reclaim the name she sold to WWE.

“I just asked,” Hartwell said. “I sold my name to the company. And then when I got the call that I was being released, they said, ‘Ok, yeah, we’re releasing you.’ I said, ‘Ok, cool, so I sold my name to the company. Is there any way I can get that back?’ And then we got it all figured out. I got the rights and stuff to it.”

Hartwell explained that WWE initially gave her the option to either change her name or sell it when NXT 2.0 launched. She chose to sell it, but the concern over losing her identity lingered. Now, after securing the rights, she’s free to keep wrestling as Indi Hartwell, a name she’s used since her days on the Australian indie circuit.

Since her WWE release in November 2024, Hartwell has signed with TNA Wrestling and joined the Knockouts division. She made her first appearance at Rebellion on April 27 and has her eyes set on Masha Slamovich and the Knockouts World Championship.

“I’ve always been a fan of TNA,” Hartwell said. She’s also focusing on her YouTube channel, letting fans get to know her outside the ring through regular vlogs.

Indi Hartwell is wasting no time making her presence felt in TNA Wrestling, and with her name back in her hands, she’s ready to take on the Knockouts division without looking back. Reclaiming her identity has given Hartwell a fresh start, and now she’s focused on capturing gold and solidifying her place as one of TNA’s rising stars.

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