Shotzi Explains Real-Life Reason She Shaved Her Head On SmackDown
Shotzi had what might well be her most memorable moment on WWE's main roster so far on SmackDown this week. Sitting cross-legged while talking to the camera, Shotzi reminded fans that Damage CTRL pinned her down two weeks ago so Bayley could cut a chunk of her hair. Asserting that she isn't scared of the group and that she still has control, Shotzi grabbed some clippers and proceeded to shave off the rest of her hair.
Shotzi Shaves Her Head
No camera trickery, no make-up magic, Shotzi really did shave off her instantly recognizable long green hair. If you missed this week's SmackDown, you can check out the segment below. Shotzi shared it on Instagram and it has been receiving a lot of positive reactions from fans and peers alike.
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That's likely because Shotzi has also explained the real-life reason she wanted to shave off her hair. Posted in her Instagram stories, Shotzi wrote, "I love you sister! You are my inspiration!" The WWE Superstar has also shared a shot of her sister Shawnee who reacted to the head shaving by letting her sibling know that she loves her.
Shotzi's Sister Is Battling Cancer
Shotzi's sister Shawnee is currently battling liver cancer and appears to have lost her own hair, presumably a side effect of chemotherapy. Knowing that additional, incredibly touching detail makes what was a memorable segment on Friday night feel so much more meaningful. What's unclear is how exactly this came about. Whether it was something WWE suggested, or if it was Shotzi's idea.
My guess would be the hair-cutting spot happened two weeks ago, and Shotzi saw an opportunity. An opportunity to not only make an angle with Bayley feel like a much bigger deal, but also a chance to show solidarity with her sister as she battles an incredibly serious illness while also making it work for her on-screen character. The severity of Shawnee's cancer has not been shared publicly, nor should it need to be, but all of us here at TheSportster wish her the best and hope she makes a full recovery.
