9 Things you may have missed from Total Divas Season 9 

#7. Natalya's pitch for tag team gold was rejected by WWE

Ronda Rousey and Natalya

Total Divas' ninth season follows Natalya as she struggles through the grief associated with her father Jim Neidhart's passing. Neidhart's death and memorial were documented on Total Divas Season 8, but Season 9 featured a heartbroken Natalya doing her best to carry on without her beloved father.

The former RAW Women's Champion wanted to honor her late father by winning the inaugural Women's Tag Team Championships alongside Ronda Rousey. Natalya helped train Rousey and was instrumental in getting her ready for the WWE spotlight, but she may have done her job a little too well.

While the two teamed up initially, Rousey became a dominant singles competitor and went on to win the RAW Women's Championship in rapid fashion. This left Natalya on the outside looking in when it came to the Women's Tag Team Championships.

Natalya pleaded her case,

"Being a part of a tag team is special and this year is special to me because my dad was part of one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history. It would be cool to follow in his footsteps. I want to be a part of the Women's Tag Team Championship race. I think that's so unique - it's so special, it's a new first-ever thing in WWE, so for me to potentially win a Women's Tag Team Championship - I just think it would be another way to honor my dad and make my dad proud."

Natalya made her pitch to Vince McMahon, but was ultimately rejected in a move that left her devastated. There is a silver lining for Natalya. She did find herself in the Women's Tag Team Championship match at WrestleMania 35 alongside long-time friend Beth Phoenix. The two came up just short and The IIconics ultimately took home the gold.