In a post on her official Instagram account, WWE Diva Natalya reflected on the first-ever WWE NXT Takeover event which took place a year ago today on May 29th, 2014, as well as her match that night against WWE NXT Diva Charlotte.

“One year ago today, I had a WrestleMania moment in front of 400 people in Winter Park, Florida. Everything I’ve ever learned from The Dungeon in Calgary, training in Japan, wrestling in England & of course WWE Developmental, were put to the test. All of the places I traveled to wrestling for very little money (OK 8 loonies) and sometimes very small crowds (9 people in Cold Lake, Alberta anyone? AND wearing a hideous fuchsia singlet my uncle Ross designed for me) proved to be invaluable experiences preparing me for a moment like this. (I’ll save the rest of the sob stories, because we all have them across the board! Cry me a river and then get over it!)

It was all worth it to be given the opportunity we were given at #NXT. We were afforded the TIME, the HYPE and most importantly, the RESPECT of serious women athletes. It was surreal and unforgettable and I wish so much I could experience more of this. That is a dream I have. That EVERY girl I work with, who has a real passion for this, gets a chance to paint their own masterpiece in the ring and feel on top of the world. #TBT to when @charlottewwe vs. @natbynature stole the show at the first-ever #NXTTakeOver! Watch us now on the Award-Winning #WWENetwork!”