Ex-WWE superstar Natalie Eva Marie talks about troubled past, addiction, maintaining her sobriety

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Former WWE superstar Natalie Eva Marie dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player, but poor decisions led her down a dark path of addiction and alcohol abuse. 

In an interview on "OutKick The Morning" with host Charly Arnolt, Marie spoke about her past struggles and the pivotal moment that she believes changed the trajectory of her life. 

Professional wrestler Eva Marie attends the WWE SummerSlam after-party at Delano Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on August 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for WWE SummerSlam After Party)

"I feel like I was just born straight out of the womb an alcoholic and an addict, like, full-on," the former professional wrestler said Thursday. 

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Marie played soccer growing up in California, and she explained that in her senior year she had received scholarships from some small schools but ultimately decided to "hang up my cleats" after being injured. 

She briefly picked up the sport again before stepping away. Eventually, she transferred to California State University, Fullerton, where she decided to try out as a walk-on. Marie made the team, but because of her NCAA eligibility, she missed her opportunity.

"It was a tough time in my life because sports was everything."

Natalie Eva Marie at The Art Of Elysium's 11th annual Celebration with John Legend at Barker Hangar on January 6, 2018, in Santa Monica, California. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for The Art Of Elysium)

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