WWE Star Defends Stephanie McMahon Against Major Accusation
Stephanie McMahon, being Vince McMahon’s daughter, has faced a lot of chatter about nepotism throughout her career. People often say she was given opportunities just because of her family ties, like getting roles and the spotlight due to her father owning WWE.
Natalya, who is the daughter of legendary Jim Neidhart, addressed these accusations against McMahon in a recent interview with The Toronto Sun. She explained that from the moment McMahon started, she actually faced extra pressure.
People doubted her, saying she was just riding her dad’s coattails, which made her journey way tougher in some ways. Despite that, she’s shown she can actually perform, delivering strong storylines, memorable matches, and playing the tough heel whenever needed.
Stephanie McMahon Earned Her Place In WWE
Natalya added that Stephanie McMahon wasn’t just handed roles; she earned respect by showing she could go when it mattered and being okay with being the bad guy, which isn’t everyone’s vibe.
Natayla said, “You know, Stephanie’s dad owned the company. From the very second that Stephanie McMahon started her career, she was already behind the eight-ball, so to speak, because people will be like, ‘Well, she’s getting everything because of her dad. She’s only getting this because of this.’ But at the end of the day, when you look at her body of work and the important and significant storylines and feuds and rivalries, even her match with Brie Bella at SummerSlam.”
“I watched that match, she crushed it, she did amazing. Stephanie and Triple H versus Kurt Angle and Ronda Rousey, it really was one of the best, if not the best mixed tag that I’ve ever seen. And Stephanie was a huge part in that, she can go when she needs to go, but she also knows how to be a be the heel, be the bad guy. Not everybody wants to be the bad guy. She was okay to lean into it.”
McMahon’s path involved family advantage, but she also carried the burden of high expectations. Critics often overlook how hard she worked on-screen and behind the scenes to prove herself beyond just being Vince McMahon’s daughter.
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