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  • Natalya on WWE Legacy: ‘Comfort Kills People’

    Natalya on WWE Legacy: ‘Comfort Kills People’

    Former Women’s Champion Natalya recently said that she refuses to get comfortable despite nearly two decades with the company.

    WWE’s longest-tenured female wrestler opened up about her mindset on a recent edition of the “Battleground” podcast. When asked what she wants to be remembered for in wrestling, Natalya said:

    “That I never stopped trying, that I never got comfortable, that I never was complacent, that I never rested on, you know, six Guinness World Records, or I won a championship, or I did this big match, or I had great matches. Like, I never ever, ever got comfortable.”

    Natalya signed with WWE in 2007 and debuted on the main roster on April 11, 2008 on SmackDown.

    Still Fighting After 18 Years

    The daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart emphasized that complacency is dangerous in today’s competitive wrestling landscape.

    “I think that is so important because the industry is more competitive now than it’s ever been. And I think comfort kills people. That’s why, you know, 18, 19 years into my career, I’m still fighting for my spot. I’m still fighting to prove that I’ve grown and that I’ve reinvented and rebuilt. To me, you can never stop that. You can’t just rest on who you were,” she stated.

    Natalya’s championship resume includes the WWE Divas Championship, which she won at Survivor Series 2010, and the SmackDown Women’s Championship, captured at SummerSlam 2017. She also held the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles with Tamina in 2021.

    The Hart family member has competed at multiple WrestleMania events and made history as part of the first women’s wrestling match in Saudi Arabia. She has also appeared on multiple seasons of the reality show Total Divas and authored her memoir “The Last Hart Beating.”

  • Natalya Debuts Low-Key Legend Name, Theme at Royal Rumble

    Natalya debuted a new ring name, entrance theme, and gear as \’Low-Key Legend Nattie\’during the Women\’s Royal Rumble match at Royal Rumble 2026. Natalya entered the match at number 13. She made an immediate impact by eliminating Becky Lynch from the over-the-top-rope battle royal.

    Natalya also targeted Maxxine Dupri, the wrestler she previously mentored in WWE. The personal rivalry added intensity to her appearance in the high-stakes match.

    Natalya\’s Character Evolution

    The \’Low-Key Legend Nattie\’ persona marks a fresh direction for the veteran competitor. Known for her Hart Family legacy and technical prowess, Natalya has continually reinvented herself throughout her WWE career.

    Her new theme song and ring gear fit the confident \’Low-Key Legend\’ moniker, signaling a character refresh heading into 2026. Fans reacted positively to the debut on social media.

    Natalya\’s performance in the Rumble keeps her in the title picture conversation. Expect to see \’Low-Key Legend Nattie\’ on upcoming episodes of WWE Raw or SmackDown as storylines develop post-Royal Rumble.

  • Natalya Turns Heel on WWE Raw, Attacks Maxxine Dupri in Belfast

    Natalya Shocks Maxxine with Belfast Betrayal

    Natalya turned heel during the January 19 episode of WWE Raw from Belfast, Northern Ireland, shocking fans by attacking her protégé Maxxine Dupri after costing her the Women\’s Intercontinental Championship.

    The betrayal unfolded during Dupri\’s title rematch against Becky Lynch at the SSE Arena. Natalya had accompanied Dupri to ringside, ostensibly to prevent any underhanded tactics from Lynch. However, when Dupri appeared poised to secure a pinfall victory, Natalya placed Lynch\’s foot on the bottom rope, breaking up the count and allowing \”The Man\” to retain her championship.

    Following the match, Natalya repeatedly attacked Dupri in the ring despite the referee\’s attempts to restrain her, cementing a full heel turn in the process.

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    Nattie Neidhart Finally Arrives on WWE Television

    The turn represents the long-awaited main roster debut of Natalya\’s \”Nattie Neidhart\” persona. Over the past year, the veteran has been showcasing a more aggressive, shoot-style character on the independent circuit, competing for promotions including GCW, NWA, AAA, and Josh Barnett\’s Bloodsport.

    Fans had been clamoring for WWE to bring this harder-edged version of Natalya to television, particularly after vignettes showed her training Dupri in the \”Hart Family Dungeon 2.0\” throughout late 2025.

    From Mentor to Menace

    Natalya had been serving as Dupri\’s mentor since late 2025, helping prepare her for championship-level competition. The relationship appeared solid even after Dupri lost the Women\’s Intercontinental Championship to Lynch on the January 5 episode of Raw in Brooklyn.

    The Belfast betrayal adds another layer to the Women\’s Intercontinental Championship picture, with Natalya\’s motivations and future targets remaining unclear following the shocking attack on her former student.

  • John Cena \’Bawled His Eyes Out\’ Reading Natalya\’s Book: \’I Can\’t Put It Down\’

    John Cena had an emotional reaction to Natalya\’s new autobiography, finishing the entire book in a single day and admitting it brought him to tears.

    The WWE legend received an advance copy of \”The Last Hart Beating\” when he visited the famous Hart Family Dungeon, and his response exceeded all expectations.

    Natalya revealed the touching moment during her appearance on Stephanie McMahon\’s \”What\’s Your Story?\” podcast.

    \”I gave it to John Cena when he was at the Dungeon. And the next day he\’s like, \’Nattie, I was thumbing through the book.\’ And he goes, \’I\’m halfway through.\’

    Later that night, he sent me a text and he goes, \’I finished the book. I can\’t put it down,\’\” Natalya shared. \”It\’s a page-turner. He said, and I\’m sorry John, I\’m putting you on the spot, John said that it made him cry. He goes, \’I bawled my eyes out when I got to the end.\’\”

    Natalya\’s Emotional Story

    Cena wasn\’t the only WWE star moved by Natalya\’s deeply personal memoir. Bianca Belair became the first person to read the book, finishing it during a flight to Belgium while on tour with WWE.

    \”Bianca Belair was the very first person to read my book. And she read it on a flight to Belgium. We were on tour. And she read it and she was like, \’I wish I had this book when I was starting in developmental, in like NXT.\’ She goes, \’Because this book… it just made me feel so much,\’\” Natalya recalled.

    The book chronicles Natalya\’s complex relationship with her late father Jim \”The Anvil\” Neidhart, addressing themes of addiction, mental health, and the complicated nature of loving someone who hurt you. Multiple readers have told Natalya the book has had a healing effect on them.

    For someone who grew up in wrestling royalty but experienced significant family trauma, hearing that her story resonates so deeply with readers like Cena and Belair validates the difficult decision to share her most personal moments with the world. Natalya has also been tapped as a mentor for WWE LFG Season 3.

    Cena faces Gunther tonight in his final WWE match at Saturday Night\’s Main Event.

  • Natalya Brings Hugs & Heart to Orlando Book Signing Appearance

    A sea of pink and black could be seen amongst all the games inside Dave & Busters in Orlando as fans waited in line for Natalya Neidhart. The former WWE Women\’s Champion was meeting fans and signing copies of her acclaimed memoir \”The Last Hart Beating.\” This was November 23 in the afternoon where just a few hours earlier Nattie teamed with Faby Apache to face Flammer and La Hiedra at a AAA Lucha Libre event in Mexico. 

    She admitted to this writer having only slept 45 minutes going into the appearance, which one would never have known. Natalya always goes above and beyond treating everyone she comes in contact with like they\’re long lost family. A \”Queen of Harts\” meet-and-greet isn\’t just an autograph and smile. The respected women\’s wrestler makes eye contact with every interaction, asks names, strikes up a full-on conversation, and most times offers a hug. 

    With this personal connection, it\’s no surprise she has such a dedicated fan base. Those who\’ll come bringing flowers and other gifts. Those who wear Dungeon Dolls t-shirts, pink shoes, and Chalk Line jackets. Natalya enthusiasts also extend  into more than one demographic with people from all walks of life represented. We\’re talking children to families and old school fans whose roots go back to the days of her dad Jim \”The Anvil\” Neidhart and uncles Bret and Owen Hart. 

    On this particular day, there were attendees who waited three or four hours before the signing even got underway. Natalya shouted out to one group of guys who made the drive from Miami. Making the gathering even more special was the fact that her husband TJ Wilson came out to sign autographs and take photos.

    This was a testament to the former WWE wrestler turned producer\’s love of his wife. Wilson typically prefers being away from the spotlight these days and doesn\’t do a whole lot of these events. Since the event took place in Central Florida, Natalya even had the support from other family members who came by including mom Elizabeth and Muffy. Many diehards even recognized the two from social media, and in the instance of Elizabeth, Total Divas. 

    I felt there was one overarching theme that shines through with Natalya and those who follow her. She shows up for people, and they show up for her. I myself have known Natalya for more than 13 years. During that time we\’ve had many interviews and conversations together.

    Beyond that, she has promoted my fundraising efforts for the YMCA (Cheap Plug: Donate Here if you can) and even donated without batting an eye. I know I\’m not alone. She has supported numerous charitable and community efforts on her book tour, which is well documented. Although I know she doesn\’t do that for the pat on the back or attention. Natalya genuinely cares, which let\’s be honest, it is rare more and more these days. 

    So I\’ll say any time you get to meet this giving performer, do it. Luckily, there are still a few more dates on her book tour. Natalya first announced \”The Last Hart Beating\” earlier this year, describing the writing process as deeply personal. Visit LastHartBeatingBook.com for more information. 

  • Natalya Reveals Reaction To Maxxine Dupri\’s IC Title Win

    Natalya has revealed her thoughts on Maxxine Dupri\’s Raw win.

    The latest episode of the Red Branded show saw Becky Lynch defending her Women\’s IC title against the inexperienced star. AJ Lee made her surprise return during this match, distracting The Man and allowing Dupri to pick up the victory.

    Natalya, who has teamed with the new IC champion before and also helped train her, commented on her win on Busted Open Radio. She said that she is genuinely happy that the WWE star, real name Sydney Jeannine Zmrzel, got this moment:

    \”Sydney is her real name. She\’s such a good person. She\’s somebody that, she just lights up a room. I love it. I just love talking to her. I love her energy, even outside the ring. This is a moment that I\’m very genuinely happy for her as from human to human.\”

    Not Afraid of Hard Work: Natalya

    The WWE veteran also praised Dupri as a hard-working talent. She explained that being a WWE superstar is about more than just the matches:

    \”The thing I love about Maxxine is that she\’s not afraid of hard work. She has a very strong work ethic. And work ethic isn\’t just, \’Hey, I work out hard in the ring,\’ or, \’Hey, I work out hard in the gym.\’

    To be a professional wrestler, to make it in this industry, to make it at the highest level, which is where she\’s at right now, you gotta do [so much]. There are so many different factors involved.

    From how you present yourself on social media, the way that you take care of your body, the way your wrestling gear looks, the way that you talk to people, how you engage with your audience.\”

    The Hart Family member later discussed how the connection with the audience is the biggest thing you need to become a superstar. She put Maxxine in the same list as Chelsea Green and Matt Cardona, as people who never had it easy but who left no stone unturned in their effort.

  • How John Cena Supported Tyson Kidd After Career-Ending Injury

    John Cena is a good guy.

    The Cenation Leader started the last leg of his retirement tour with a triumphant return to TV on Raw this week. It was an especially emotional affair for the crowd in Boston, Massachusetts as it was the 48-year-old\’s last appearance as an active performer in his hometown.

    The Boston Herald put together an article around the Hollywood star\’s final WWE appearance in the city. It featured comments from various WWE stars, highlighting what the wrestling legend means to the industry.

    Fellow wrestling veteran Natalya was one such person interviewed for the piece. She revealed how John Cena made effort to support her husband, TJ Wilson when he suffered a career-ending injury:

    “John is a good friend and a great person, when TJ got injured, John was the one who took the time to reach out.

    When TJ was recovering, John would call and talk with him. He’d even take us out for dinner. The injury was very emotional and traumatic, but John made TJ felt heard.”

    Wilson, known to fans as Tyson Kidd, suffered a spinal cord injury while taking a Muscle Buster from Samoa Joe during a Raw dark match back in June 2015. The injury ended Kidd\’s in-ring career and forced him to move into a producer role.

    John Cena has only three appearances left in his retirement tour after his stop at Boston. The 17-time world champion will be making his final appearance at Madison Square Garden in New York City next Monday on November 17.

  • John Cena Makes Appearance At The Dungeon 2.0 Training Class

    Students at the Hart Dungeon 2.0 were able to learn from one of wrestling\’s all-time greats when John Cena recently made a surprise visit. On social media, Natalya, who runs the Dungeon 2.0 alongside her husband, TJ \’Tyson Kidd\’ Wilson, shared her gratitude to the 17-time WWE World Champion.

    “Thank you, @JohnCena. The most valuable gift anyone can give is their time — and you’ve never stopped giving it to others. You continue to set the standard for what it means to lead, inspire, and give back. The time you shared with us in The Dungeon will stay with us forever.”

    Cena\’s appearance at the Dungeon 2.0 comes off the heels of a recent visit to WWE\’s Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. John’s appearance saw him give advice about the wrestling business, according to Izzi Dame.

    As one of wrestling\’s biggest stars, these young wrestlers would be wise to take any advice from John Cena on board. John\’s willingness to help advise younger talent also demonstrates that he is open to roles in wrestling beyond his own in-ring career. It wasn\’t just young rookies who learned from Cena at the Dungeon 2.0 as notable names including B-Fab, Maxxine Dupri, Leigh Laurel, and WWE U.S. Champion Ilja Dragunov were in attendance.

    John’s in-ring career will end this December at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. Despite rumors and speculation, John has vowed that this will indeed be his last match and that fans shouldn’t expect any in-ring surprises after the show. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on John Cena as the \’Last Time\’ is indeed now.

  • Watch: Former WWE Champion Pitches Match With John Cena After SmackDown

    There were some interesting developments that happened after this week\’s episode of SmackDown from SAP Center in San Jose, California, went off air.

    The main event of this week\’s episode of the Blue Branded show saw Cody Rhodes defending his WWE title against Drew McIntyre in an impromptu match, after Jacob Fatu was attacked backstage.

    The bout ended in DQ after Cody attacked McIntyre with the title belt. The ending of the broadcast saw General Manager Nick Aldis still trying to regain control of the situation, with the security struggling to keep the two WWE stars apart.

    What Happened After SmackDown

    There were two dark matches that took place after the show went off air. Natalya squared off against Ivy Nile in the first match, while Sheamus faced Greyson Waller in the second dark match of the night.

    This was Natalya\’s first match under the WWE banner since the AAA x WWE Worlds Collide event last month, and after reports that she hadn\’t been backstage for recent shows. Sheamus on the other hand, had not wrestled since the Clash In Paris PPV in August.

    After picking up the victory in his bout, the Celtic Warrior took the mic and challenged John Cena for one final match before the end of his retirement tour:

    Sheamus had a rivalry with the Cenation Leader early in his career. The Irish Star actually defeated Cena to win his first WWE Championship back in December 2009.

    John Cena has only 4 dates left in his retirement tour, including Survivor Series and Saturday Night\’s Main Event. It\’d be interesting to see if the two old rivals actually meet in the ring before this.

  • Natalya Poised For WWE Character Change, Claims Uncle Ross

    Natalya is one of the longest-serving members of the WWE roster, having made her television debut on SmackDown in 2008. Now, 17 years later, a major change could be coming for the Queen of Harts, according to her uncle Ross.

    Speaking on the Wrestling Life with Ben Veal podcast, Ross discussed the grittier “Nattie Neidhart” persona that the WWE veteran has used at non-WWE events. Ross—Stu and Helen Hart’s tenth of 12 children—suggested that WWE could soon be “reinventing” his niece, potentially even bringing her back under a different name.

    Speculation about Natalya’s WWE future comes after she was honored with the Lou Thesz Award at the 59th Cauliflower Alley Club reunion. Becoming the first female recipient of the award, Natalya earned high praise from her uncle, who said it celebrates “grit and hardness and real wrestling ability.” Unlike flashy gimmicks, the award recognizes the hard worker who can endure and go the distance.

    Natalya’s gritty character has already delivered results in the ring. At WWE Worlds Collide II, Nattie defeated Apache to become the #1 contender for the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship. With more than eight years since her last singles title reign, a victory could finally break a difficult streak for the Canadian star.

    On WWE programming, Natalya has recently been aligned with Maxxine Dupri. But with the possibility of a character reinvention on the horizon, her next chapter could mark a major turning point in an already storied career

    Natalya: When Wrestling Gets Easy, I’ll Know It’s Time to Retire

  • Natalya Wants Saraya Rematch Decade After Last WWE Showdown

    Questions remain about Saraya\’s in-ring future following her exit from AEW earlier this year. Now, Natalya, a familiar foe of the first-ever NXT Women\’s Champion, is ready to step back in the ring with the Brit.

    Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Natalya recalled her history with Saraya and openly invited her back for a rematch. Not only does Natalya want a rematch with the former Paige, but the Canadian believes the match would be one for the ages.

    \”I would love to have a match with you again. It would be a generational match—and I’d get your ass to the Dungeon—because we have unfinished business.\”

    Natalya and Saraya shared the ring dozens of times in WWE, both as allies and as opponents. Their most recent match as adversaries took place during the October 27, 2015, taping of WWE SmackDown, which saw Paige get the win.

    While Natalya is ready to lace up her boots to take on Saraya, that doesn\’t mean the pair aren\’t friends. On the contrary, Natalya is ready to welcome her former colleague to one of her training sessions.

    \”You’re always invited to the Dungeon anytime, but I would love to wrestle you again… you are one of the women who stood up for the division when others didn’t have the courage.\”

    Saraya is open to a WWE return, but as of July 2025, no contact had been made by the promotion. Time will tell if Saraya ever steps in a WWE ring again, but if she does, Natalya will be waiting for her.

    Saraya Shares Mental Health Update, Happiest She’s Ever Been

  • WWE Veteran Believes AJ Lee Will Be Ready To Compete In Her Return

    More AJ Lee talk.

    The former WWE star is heavily rumored for a wrestling return after the events of Clash In Paris last week. The event saw Becky Lynch helping Seth Rollins retain the World Heavyweight title, costing Lee\’s husband CM Punk the match.

    During a recent appearance on Busted Open, wrestling veteran Natalya joined the conversation about a potential AJ Lee return. She was asked if the former Divas Champion would be in ring shape if she did make a comeback, and Natalya responded positively:

    “I think yes. I think she will be able to go. But the biggest thing is that you cannot — Becky needs to have her ass kicked and I think that if A.J. really — if she’s really gonna stand up for (CM) Punk… If I saw my husband getting slapped by Becky Lynch, Becky Lynch would be having her ass handed to her.\”

    She Looked Jacked: Natalya

    Natalya mentioned there would be an emotional charge in the person wanting to come back for revenge or redemption that would stand out above everything. Though the current WWE star, who also runs the new version of the Hart Family Dungeon claimed that she has no idea if AJ Lee is actually training for a return:

    \”I would say, in my personal, professional opinion, I think she is ready to go. Yeah, absolutely, but again, I don’t know where people are training, I don’t know where people’s bodies are at.

    I saw a picture of her a couple months ago. She looked jacked. Again, I don’t know what she’s been doing behind the scenes because she does live a very private life.\”

    CM Punk has teased an appearance on this Friday\’s SmackDown emanating from his hometown of Chicago. Many believe it\’ll be the show where Lee\’s return is officially confirmed.

  • Rey Mysterio\’s Daughter, Tatanka\’s Sons, Training With WWE Stars

    The Dungeon 2.0, the training facility of Natalya and Tyson Kidd, is busy training the next generation of wrestlers within its walls. On Instagram, Natalya shared a photo from the latest training session, revealing that Aalyah Mysterio, daughter of Rey Mysterio, has been getting in the ring. Aalyah had plenty of names to learn from, including Natalya, Kidd, her father Rey Mysterio, Apollo Crews, Angelo Dawkins, and B-Fab, among others.

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    Aalyah is no stranger to appearing in wrestling. An interruption of her birthday would kick off Rey\’s feud with CM Punk in 2010, a feud that resulted in Punk losing his hair. Years later, Aalyah got in the face of her brother Dominik at WrestleMania 39, and had a drink thrown on her by her big bro.

    These weren\’t the only notable names at the Dungeon\’s latest training session. Eagle-eyed fans will spot WWE Hall of Famer Tatanka on the left-hand-side of the image. In recent days, Tatanka\’s sons Jeremiah and Joseph have also been training at the Dungeon 2.0.

    Time will tell if Aalyah or Jeremiah ever make it to WWE, or if their time in the ring is more-so about their own physical fitness rather than pro-wrestling aspirations. Whatever the case may be, the Dungeon 2.0 is proving to be a hot bed of notable young names, leaving fans excited to see who\’s next to step out of the Dungeon and carve a legacy in the squared circle.

  • Natalya: When Wrestling Gets Easy, I\’ll Know It\’s Time to Retire

    WWE veteran Natalya has opened up about her life as a pro-wrestler and knows when it will be time to hang up her boots for good. On Instagram, Natalya reflected on being the first woman to be awarded the prestigious Lou Thesz award. Natalya was open as she spoke about the difficulties in wrestling, adding that if that ever changes, she know it\’s time to go.

    Like everything worth spending a life chasing,
    the wrestling business has never been easy.
    It’s not easy today.
    It never gets easy, and if it ever does,
    I’ll know that’s when it’s time to hang them up.

    Natalya\’s post comes eight years to the day since she captured the SmackDown Women\’s Championship, her most recent singles title. In WWE, Natalya is also a former Divas Champion and WWE Women\’s Tag Team Champion. She also holds several World Records, including having the most matches of any woman in WWE history, in addition to the most victories.

    Outside WWE, Natalya has been able to show her \’Nattie\’ side, a more violent take on the typically glamorous Superstar. Whether it\’s another year or another decade in the ring, Natalya is ready to fight with all she has to call herself a professional wrestler.

  • Becky Lynch Wants Nattie Neidhart Ahead of Title Match

    WWE Women\’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch will put the gold on the line against Natalya during the August 18, WWE Raw. For Lynch, she doesn\’t just plan on retaining, but hopes to beat the most vicious side of the Canadian veteran.

    On Instagram, Lynch demanded that her oppenent \”bring this version of Nattie,\” adding that \”I\’m sick of Natalya.\” Outside of WWE in promotions like AAA and Josh Barnett\’s Bloodsport, Natalya has worked as Nattie Neidhart and shown a violent side rarely seen by her in WWE. Natalya/Nattie didn\’t hold back in the comments, telling Lynch \”You don’t get to dictate who the F*ck I am.\”

    For Natalya, she has a chance to capture her first taste of singles gold in close to a decade. Her last singles title reign saw her hold the SmackDown Women\’s Championship for a couple of months in 2017. Natalya won the title from Naomi at that year\’s SummerSlam and her reign was ended by Charlotte Flair.

    As for Lynch, she\’s in her first reign as Intercontinental Champion, a title she doesn\’t plan on losing anytime soon. It remains to be seen what side of Natalya fans get in the ring on Raw.

    WWE Raw Preview: Monday, August 18, 2025

  • Big E Pushes For WWE Star To Use Alternative Character

    Former WWE Champion Big E has shared high praise for Natalya\’s recent work on the independent circuit, stating that he would love to see her more aggressive \”Nattie Neidhart\” persona on WWE television, potentially in a feud with Becky Lynch.

    Speaking during a recent WWE Raw Recap on the company\’s digital platforms, Big E expressed his admiration for the different character Natalya has been portraying in her non-WWE matches, particularly at GCW\’s Bloodsport.

    “I love Bloodsport Nattie, I would love to see that version in the ring with Becky (Lynch) as well,\” Big E said. \”I think she showed an intensity that a lot of people didn’t realise she had.\”

    Big E praised the veteran for continuing to evolve after a nearly 20-year career on the main roster. \”For her to still add wrinkles to her game and show different dimensions. Although we’ve seen a lot of that outside of WWE, I would love to see elements of that here as well. I’m intrigued to see if things progress with Nattie and with Becky.”

    Throughout 2025, Natalya has competed for several promotions outside of WWE as part of the company\’s new partnership initiatives. As \”Nattie Neidhart,\” she recently picked up a victory over TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich at Josh Barnett\’s Bloodsport XIV on August 2nd, keeping her record in the shoot-style promotion undefeated.

  • Natalya Heading To AAA In Latest Non-WWE Appearance

    Natalya is set to make her debut in AAA at the upcoming AAA Alianzas event this week—a significant milestone in lengthy career. AAA announced via its official X account that Natalya will appear at the Alianzas tour event in Mexico City on Friday, July 25.

    “NATALYA will visit MEXICO CITY to participate in the #AlianzasAAA ? tour event this FRIDAY, July 25. Juan de la Barrera Olympic Gymnasium.”

    Natalya\’s role in AAA marks her latest appearance outside of WWE. On August 2, Natalya will return to Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport in Rutherford, New Jersey where she will face TNA Wrestling\’s Masha Slamovich.

    WWE announced its acquisition of AAA during WrestleMania weekend, and there\’s been plenty of WWE involvement ever since. With Los Garza holding the AAA World Tag Team Championships, and now Natalya\’s involvement, Alianzas looks to be a can\’t-miss event.

    WWE’s Natalya Makes History with Lou Thesz Award Recognition

  • WWE Vs. TNA Match Made For Bloodsport Over SummerSlam Weekend

    WWE\’s presence will be felt in Bloodsport once more next month when a Superstar faces one of TNA Wrestling\’s very best at Bloodsport XIV. On X, WWE\’s Natalya and TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich shared some heated words. This ultimately led in Josh Barnett making a fight for the two at Bloodsport XIV.

    Natalya, who competes as Nattie Neidhart outside WWE, is currently 2-0 at Bloodsport while Slamovich is 3-3. Stay tuned to SEScoops to see if more WWE Superstars are added to the Bloodsport card.

    Bloodsport XIV will take place on August 2 in Rutherford, NJ, during WWE SummerSlam Weekend.

  • Natalya Says Nikki Bella Turned Down Special Perk Upon WWE Return

    Natalya has revealed that Hall of Famer Nikki Bella turned down a special perk offered by officials upon her most recent WWE return.

    The Hart Family member recently spoke to Toronto Sun after being announced as the recipient of the 2025 Lou Thesz Award as part of the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in August. She discussed things such as the recent situation with R-Truth and more.

    While discussing Nikki Bella\’s WWE return on this past Monday\’s Raw, Natalya revealed that the company had offered her a private locker room, which the Total Divas star refused:

    \”They wanted to get Nikki her own locker room. They were like, we’re going to get Nikki Bella her own room, she’s going to have her own space, we’ll put a fruit tray in there and all this stuff that she wanted. She goes, ‘No. I don’t want to change in my own locker room.’ This is what I love about Nikki, she goes, ‘I want to change with the rest of the girls.’\”

    Natalya also said that the other female talents in the locker room were happy to see her, and it felt like Bella had not missed a beat.

    Nikki Bella herself discussed her WWE comeback on her own podcast as well. She talked about the criticism of her appearance and the advice she got from Nattie before the show. You can check out more about it here.

  • Natalya Clarifies WWE EVOLVE Appearance After Demotion Claims

    Natalya recently responded to the claims of getting demoted in WWE.

    The veteran wrestler has been quite active outside WWE and competed in events like Bloodsport XIII and NWA’s Crockett Cup tournament. She’s now scheduled to compete in WWE EVOLVE. The former Women\’s Champion will join forces with EVOLVE Women’s Champion Kali Armstrong and face the team of Zayda Steel and Nikkita Lyons in a tag team match next week.

    Nattie has now responded to someone who claimed it was a demotion since she will compete in WWE EVOLVE. The user wrote:

    “@NatbyNature Got Demoted To @WWNEVOLVE”

    Natalya then replied to the user and stated that she had requested for her appearance on WWE EVOLVE for multiple reasons. She then explained that she wanted to battle women from all parts of the industry and she has the hunger for more challenges. She wrote:

    “I very specifically asked to compete on this show for many reasons. I want to wrestle against women from every corner of our industry. When you’ve been hungry, you can never be full. #EVOLVE”

    Natalya has been in the industry for a long time and she also recently added an accolade to decorated career. The Cauliflower Alley Club announced that Natalya will receive the prestigious Lou Thesz Award at its 2025 reunion. She also becomes the first female professional wrestler to ever receive the honor.

  • Natalya Praises Liv Morgan\’s Attack on Nikki Bella

    WWE veteran Natalya has praised Liv Morgan\’s passionate confrontation with Nikki Bella from this week\’s WWE RAW, calling it authentic and compelling in her latest column for the Toronto Sun.

    The Queen of Hearts, who is widely regarded as a prominent figure in the WWE locker room, expressed her admiration for how Morgan handled the situation when she was excluded from Bella\’s Evolution 2 promo.

    Natalya Approves

    Natalya praised the authenticity she witnessed in Morgan\’s promo and subsequent attack on the former Divas Champion.

    \”When she was cutting that promo on Nikki Bella for being forgotten and she didn\’t mention my name, and I\’m the best. It was coming from her soul, I felt it. She was just in the zone. Nikki needed that energy because Liv is like, you know what b****, this is where we are now and you need to step up your game. It kicked off the story to where now I want to see them fight.\”

    Natalya on the Toronto Sun

    Natalya emphasized that Morgan\’s emotional response felt genuine and that the confrontation effectively established a compelling storyline between the two wrestlers.

    The RAW Incident Recap

    Nikki Bella returned on Monday\’s WWE Raw to promote the upcoming Evolution 2 premium live event, delivering a promo where she named current stars carrying on the legacy of WWE legends. However, Bella notably excluded Morgan from her list, which led to the former Women\’s World Champion confronting her about the omission.

    The verbal exchange escalated when Morgan laid out Bella with her signature Oblivion finisher, making a statement about her standing in the women\’s division.

    Setting Up Evolution

    Natalya\’s comments reinforce speculation about a potential match between Morgan and Bella at the upcoming Evolution event. The veteran wrestler believes the confrontation successfully launched a storyline that fans want to see continue.

    Reports suggest Morgan may receive backup from Raquel Rodriguez, while Nikki Bella could turn to her sister Brie Bella for assistance, potentially setting up either a singles match or tag team contest at Evolution.

    Natalya\’s endorsement of Morgan\’s actions adds credibility to the storyline and highlights the respect the former Riott Squad member has earned from her peers in the locker room.

  • WWE\’s Natalya Makes History with Lou Thesz Award Recognition

    Natalya Neidhart is adding another milestone to her storied career and is making history in the process. The Cauliflower Alley Club has announced that Natalya will receive the prestigious Lou Thesz Award at its 2025 reunion. With this award, Natalya becomes the first female professional wrestler to ever receive the honor.

    The CAC shared the news with a powerful tribute to her legacy:

    \”A true trailblazer. A record-breaker. A history-maker. The Cauliflower Alley Club proudly announces that Natalya Neidhart will receive the Lou Thesz Award at this year’s reunion—making her the first female professional wrestler ever to earn this prestigious honor.

    \”From technical excellence to her lasting impact across generations, Natalya’s legacy continues to elevate the entire wrestling industry.\”

    2025 has been a major year for Natalya, who has expanded her in-ring work beyond the company. This year, Natalya has competed for the NWA and Bloodsport, showing a new, edgier side than what fans are used to in WWE. Later this year, Natalya\’s memoir will be released, giving fans an in-depth insight into her life and career.

    With this award, Natalya joins an elite list of wrestling figures who have made significant contributions both inside and outside the ring. This recognition reinforces her legacy as one of WWE’s most respected veterans.

    Hall of Famer Teases Natalya’s Next Non-WWE Appearance

  • Natalya Praises \’Total Package\’ Mariah May After WWE NXT Debut

    Mariah May arrived in WWE during the June 3, edition of WWE NXT, and Natalya could not be happier. Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Natalya shared her excitement for the former AEW Women\’s World Champion.

    “I’m excited for her and I think this is going to be a fun chapter for her... I’m excited to see the stories that she’s going to tell with the women at NXT. I’m excited to see her.\”

    May is the latest high-profile woman to join WWE, following the likes of Giulia, Zaria, Jordynne Grace and Stephanie Vauqer. Focusing on the latter, Natalya acknowledged the similarities between Vaquer and May.

    “Mariah has a similar journey where, like, you know, she went out and explored the world before coming to WWE. She was a fan. She loved it. She… wanted to pursue this. Then she moved to Japan and she, like, basically became a student of the game.”

    Mariah may be known as \’The Glamour\’ but she\’s not afraid to get down and dirty (and bloody) when needed. While blood in women\’s matches remains a massive rarity in WWE, Natalya is aware that May isn\’t afraid to get messy.

    \”If you get busted open in the ring… she’s shown she can work through it. I remember Trish Stratus… she broke her nose in a match and then she just kept wrestling… I think Mariah May has that grit about her.\”

    Natalya went as far as to call May the \”total package\” who succeeds in wrestling ability, talking, presentation, and other vital components. The Queen of Harts signed off, not with admiration for May, but a challenge.

    “I would not be against facing her, I just wanted to put that out there.”

    On WWE NXT, May declared herself the next NXT Women\’s Champion. It remains to be seen if May can mirror her AEW success now as a WWE Superstar.

    Update On Mariah May’s WWE Debut, Potential Name Change

  • How Triple H\’s Open-Door Policy is Changing WWE Behind the Scenes

    WWE legend Natalya has revealed how Triple H\’s approachable leadership style is revolutionizing the company\’s creative process, offering unprecedented access for talent to pitch ideas directly to WWE\’s Chief Content Officer.

    In an interview with Bill Apter for Wrestlebinge, Natalya praised Triple H\’s willingness to listen to performer input, explaining how the new regime operates differently from previous eras.

    \”That\’s the thing I love about Triple H is that you can just go up to him and bring up an idea and he\’ll listen to you and he\’ll he\’ll he\’ll hear you out and he\’ll tell you why he likes it. He\’ll tell you why he doesn\’t,\” she shared.

    The veteran performer emphasized how Triple H\’s story-first philosophy has transformed WWE programming.

    \”He\’s very very much about the story,\” Natalya explained. \”He was saying that the matches don\’t mean anything unless there\’s a story.\”

    This narrative-driven approach has already yielded results, with Natalya pointing to the Naomi vs. Jade Cargill feud as an example of how proper storytelling elevates matches beyond simple athletic competition.

    The open-door policy represents a significant shift from WWE\’s historically rigid creative structure, where talent input was often limited.

    Under Triple H\’s leadership, performers feel empowered to contribute creatively, potentially leading to more authentic and engaging storylines that resonate.

  • Natalya Breaks Down Strengths and Weaknesses of Top WWE Stars

    WWE veteran Natalya offered candid assessments of the women\’s division\’s top stars in an interview with Bill Apter for Wrestlebinge, providing insider perspective on what makes current performers successful and where they can improve.

    Rhea Ripley\’s Vibe

    Discussing Rhea Ripley, Natalya praised the former champion\’s understanding of star presence.

    \”She knows she understands that less is more which is what a lot of the top stars understand. It\’s about like your face. It\’s about your energy. It\’s about your vibe,\” Natalya explained, before jokingly adding, \”She needs to stop being so sexy.\”

    Lyra Valkyria: Great Wrestler

    For rising star Lyra Valkyria, Natalya expressed enthusiasm about her in-ring abilities while identifying areas for growth.

    \”I love her style. I love that she loves wrestling. She\’s a great wrestler,\” she said. However, Natalya noted that Valkyrie\’s main weakness \”is just we just need to see more of her. I want to see her get into a deep story.\”

    Jade Cargill\’s Star Power

    Regarding Jade Cargill, Natalya acknowledged the former AEW star\’s natural charisma despite limited in-ring interactions.

    \”She has this it factor. She has this star power about her,\” Natalya observed. \”Whether you like me or whether you hate me, you\’re talking about me, you\’re watching me.\”

    Natalya was particularly complimentary of Naomi\’s recent career renaissance, stating she had no weaknesses to point out. \”She can speak, she can work, she looks the part, she\’s a professional, and she\’s finally getting that chance to shine.\”

    These evaluations highlight the depth and variety within WWE\’s current women\’s roster, showcasing different strengths that contribute to compelling television programming.