For some wrestlers, a prop isn’t just an accessory — it’s an extension of their character. For Shotzi Blackheart, her signature tank was more than a vehicle for her entrance; it was an integral part of her identity. According to the former superstar, it’s an identity WWE is currently refusing to relinquish.
During a recent interview with Shakiel Mahjouri of SHAK Wrestling, Shotzi detailed her frustration with her former employer. Following the expiration of her contract earlier this spring, she explained that the company not only denied her request to have the tank returned but also rejected her direct offer to purchase it.
Shotzi described the emotional weight of the situation in her own words:
“But I’m not sure why they won’t give me the full tank back. Like, I even offered to buy it. I was like, ‘Whatever you guys want for it, I will dish it out,’ just because it means so much to me, and it was such a big part of my career, and my entrance is always such a huge deal for me. So, yeah, I just want it back, and I know that they’re not going to use it. I’m sure it’s in the warehouse and there’s just a bunch of stuff piled on top of it. So yeah, I’m still hoping, holding out, that they’re gonna give it back to me.” (h/t Wrestling News)
Her departure in May ended a six-year run with the company. While the tank she made famous presumably sits in a WWE warehouse, she remains hopeful about its return.