Naomi On Finding Out About Her Pregnancy, Didn’t Think She Could Due To Health Issues

Naomi provided details on how she found out she was pregnant during Stephanie McMahon’s podcast, noting that she didn’t think she could. As noted, Naomi announced her pregnancy and relinquished the Women’s World Championship on Monday’s episode of Raw. She and Jimmy Uso spoke about the matter on McMahon’s What’s Your Story and you can see highlights below, per Fightful:

Naomi on when she found out: “I found out Sunday (August 10) on the road. In my hotel room. Had been feeling a little different, a little weird. Wanted to take a test to make sure and rule that out. Not thinking because it’s been a long journey with fertility issues that I’ve had. I really didn’t think it was possible.”

Naomi on not thinking she could get pregnant: “Earlier in our relationship, before I debuted as a Funkadactyl, I had an oophorectomy, which is the removal of my right ovary. In 2020, we went through another major surgery, which is a myomectomy, the removal of fibroids. I had tons, and big ones… On top of being 37 and only having one ovary, we thought that, naturally, I couldn’t any more.”

Naomi on the pregnancy being a surprise: “There was no reason to proceed because we had been informed…there is no way to know 100% for sure, but we had been advised that (we would need help). I found out Sunday, called him, had to go to work. Stressed about having to tell work because of where I am right now as the champion. Of all times.”

Jimmy on Naomi’s reaction: “She isn’t going to say this, but she felt like she let all her fans down. She felt like there is a step back because she is cooking. Timing is everything. I want to let her fans know; she loves them and she thought about them right off the bat. Thought about WWE right off the bat because it’s a step away now.”

Naomi on focusing on her pregnancy: “It’s a lot to process, but I’m happy. I want to get through this healthy because I am high risk. I’m gonna have to get check ups more often, but everything is looking good. We’re off to a good start.”