Maria wrote the following on her official Twitter page, regarding her release:
"Alright guys let’s talk. I did not ask for my release. I was released. I am still going to kick ass in other areas!! I am excited about the future! But I am sad about never getting the Championship. I am sad about not getting the chance to go to Wrestlemania again. Passion is my Motivation! Time to Sing! Time to work for Charity! Time to Dance! Time to be Alive again! Much love to my FANS, my FAMILY, the DIVAS, and my FRIENDS! There is a bright new future when one door closes another opens! Bring on the Doors! Spanks and Kisses"
Three of SmackDown’s most exciting talents, Matt Hardy, The Great Khali & Maria, teamed up to take on the treacherous triumvirate of David Hart Smith, Tyson Kidd & Natalya on Thursday night. Unsurprisingly, the unique trio was able to take their Canadian opponents to the limit, but the years of experience The Hart Dynasty brings to the ring clearly paid off tonight. After Natalya struck Hardy from behind, Kidd & Smith were able to nail the veteran with the Hart Attack to beat their imposing opponents.