Natalya Slaps Fan At Ringside During NWA Debut
Natalya made an impact on her first night with the NWA.
Off the back of her victory over Miyu Yamashita at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII during WrestleMania week, Natalya continued her independent adventure on May 17.
On this occasion, she challenged Kenzie Paige for the NWA Women’s Championship at the company’s Crockett Cup event in Philadelphia.
The WWE veteran, wrestling under the name Nattie Neidhart, entered to “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against The Machine, but came up short in her bid for championship gold. However, there was more action to come.
As captured by MuscleManMalcom, Natalya appeared to slap a fan in the face before she made her way backstage. There’s no word on when the match will be broadcast.
Nattie wasn’t having it with a troll after her NWA match 😳 pic.twitter.com/yyPXaL9P8P
— MuscleManMalcolm (@MalcolmMuscle) May 18, 2025
Natalya Taking Inspiration From WWE Legends
During a recent interview, Natalya dismissed the idea that she should be winding down now that she’s in her 40s. The 42-year-old star said she’ll only consider retirement when the likes of Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio decide they also need to “hang it up.”
She noted that WWE is no longer “letting a number define what people can do.”
The WWE star added that she feels in the best shape of her life, and has seen no decline in her in-ring skills.