WWE Superstars Lana and Naomi are very fierce competitors in the ring and outside of it. Their competitions against each other have been well documented on WWE TV, Total
Divas, whether it’s in-ring competitions, Dances offs, which both superstars have a background in, Naomi is a former dancer for the Orlando Mag
ic, and Lana was a part of the Pitch Perfect series in the past. They are even competitive when it comes to their ring attire.
So, it would only be fitting when one of them was asked, which WWE Superstar in the women’s division would you pick to be your opponent on MTV’s Safe Word if approached they would choose each other. That is precisely what happened when Naomi was asked last October.
“My good friend Lana. We’re always competing with each other about everything. She is very competitive and does not back down. I love her,“ said Naomi.
If you are unfamiliar with the television show, here is a quick summary of it. The show features two famous friends, who are paired with the “Safety Crew, ” and are put through a sequence of questions that they may choose to answer or if they decide not to answer them, they have to use the safe word that their opponent has selected for them. There is a twist. However, the game uses each other contests, social media accounts either Instagram or Twitter. The show is hosted by Terrence J. Celebrities who have made an appearance on the show are Tiffany Haddish, Jamie Foxx, DJ Khaled, Diddy, Michael B. Jordan, Steelo Brim, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Lauren London, Ludacris, and La La Anthony to name a few.
Last week during a phone interview, WWE Superstar Lana actually responded to her friend picking choosing her.
”I’m not surprised because Naomi and I have a very competitive relationship. We are always competing with one another. “Who has the best dance moves, highest kicks, and better weave, so, we will show up to TV with the same clothes in many different colors. “Obviously, she is in neon green, and it’s always really funny. I’m not surprised Naomi picked me; I’ll take the competition. Anything with Naomi is going to be good if we are on the same team or competing against her.
You can watch Naomi on Monday Night Raw at 8 PM EST, while Lana on Tuesday Night on Smackdown Live at 8 PM EST.
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