WWE superstar Natalya made a notable debut at the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) this past weekend, showcasing her talent during the Crockett Cup event held at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia. Competing under the ring name Nattie Neidhart, she faced off against the NWA World Women’s Champion, Kenzie Paige, but unfortunately fell short against the reigning titleholder. The match was recorded and is scheduled to air on a future episode of NWA Powerr.
This encounter has its roots in last month’s GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII show, where Paige launched an attack on Natalya following her victory over Miyu Yamashita. This match marked the Canadian star’s return to the ring, as she has not been actively competing in WWE, although she has made appearances on “WWE Raw,” collaborating with Maxxine Dupri and the Alpha Academy.
Natalya expressed her excitement about participating in the NWA event, emphasizing her determination to expand her wrestling career beyond the confines of WWE. She has cherished the opportunity to wrestle in NWA for quite some time, largely due to her friendship with NWA owner Billy Corgan. As she embraces new challenges outside WWE, Natalya remains committed to achieving more within the promotion, with a particular focus on capturing the recently introduced Women’s United States Championship and Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
The positive sentiment surrounding Natalya’s involvement with NWA shows her dedication to her craft and her resilience in pursuing her wrestling aspirations, proving that opportunities exist beyond traditional pathways in professional wrestling.