The pair wrestled each other repeatedly, including a match for the Prairie Wrestling Alliance, where Neidhart teamed with her father, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, against Lovitz and Apocalypse. [141] The following night on Raw, Natalya helped the duo retain the titles against The Usos, turning heel in the process. ; GOLDUST AND STARDUST IN ACTION", "WWE Smackdown Results - 9/26/14 (Big Show vs. Rusev)", "WWE RAW Results - 9/8/14 (Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns)", "WWE RAW Results - 9/29/14 (Tag Team Main Event)", "WWE Survivor Series: The Authority feels the Sting of defeat", "WWE Superstars report: Kidd vs. Kofi; Swagger vs. Dallas; and Raw video packages", "WWE Superstars report: Kidd vs. Cara; Emma vs. Summer; did you miss Raw? By Connor Casey - August 13, 2018 08:34 pm EDT WWE Superstar Natalya Neidhart released a statement on Monday afternoon regarding the passing of her father, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Neidhart had essentially been retired since a brief second run in WCW in 1998.

[203] On February 12 at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Natalya faced Nikki in singles competition,[204] which ended in a double count-out. [210] At Hell in a Cell on October 8, Natalya defended her championship against Charlotte Flair, which resulted into a disqualification loss after she attacked Flair with a chair. [21] In November 2005, Neidhart damaged her cruciate ligament while wrestling in Japan, and underwent surgery in early 2006. Neidhart's father, Jim Neidhart, died on August 13, 2018. [97], Beginning in April, while on NXT Redemption, Natalya became allied with former Hart Dynasty partner Tyson Kidd again, and started feuding with former protégé Kaitlyn when she felt Kaitlyn was paying Kidd too much attention. [78] In May, Natalya began acting as the on-screen mentor to The Chickbusters of AJ and Kaitlyn, giving them advice and managing them during their matches.

[138] This led to a tag team match at Royal Rumble between the two teams, with The Bella Twins picking up the win. [253] Natalya later began feuding with Lacey Evans, exchanging victories and losses, before defeating her in a last woman standing match. I have so many funny memories of my dad doing stuff that at the time drove me crazy, but now I look back and appreciate it all so much. [239] On the December 24 episode of Raw, after she won an eight-woman gauntlet match to become the number one contender a week prior,[240] Natalya faced Rousey for her Raw Women's Championship, however, she was unsuccessful in winning the match and the title. [19], In 2003, she began working for the Hart Family's own promotion, Stampede Wrestling, beginning a long time feud with Belle Lovitz. BUT WHO?, BOB AND ROMAN TAG AGAIN, AND MORE", "WWE RAW REPORT: MORE STIPULATIONS FOR SUNDAY, ROLLINS VERSUS MCINTYRE, MORE COUNSELING FOR BAYLEY AND SASHA. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more.

Countdown to the Red Carpet in February 2016. Natalya said a WWE Hall of Famer was the last person to be trained by the legendary Stu Hart. They faced off against them during the Main Event[123] and Smackdown[124] shows, losing both tag matches due to miscommunication as a team. [13] Neidhart cites her grandfather, Stu, and her uncle, Bret, as her inspirations, both in and out of the ring. [158] On the October 15 episode of Smackdown, while Paige saved Charlotte and Becky from an attack by Team Bella, Natalya, after a backstage altercation with Paige, would be attacked.

[67] On the following episode of Raw, Kidd defeated Smith in a rematch, with this officially ending the alliance as a team. [17][18] She briefly worked as a saleswoman for Kirby vacuum when she was eighteen. At SummerSlam, Natalya was unsuccessful in winning the Raw Women's title from Lynch in a Submission match. In 2004 and 2005, she wrestled abroad in both England and Japan.

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Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. [208] At the event, Natalya defeated Naomi to capture the SmackDown Women's Championship. - August 13, 2018 08:34 pm EDT. [173], On the March 22 episode of Main Event, alongside Alicia Fox she accompanied Paige to her match against Naomi, accompanied by Tamina and Lana. Natalya and Victoria started a feud with the debuting Brie Bella, after Victoria lost to her on the August 29 episode of SmackDown. [18], Neidhart received formal professional wrestling training in the Hart family "Dungeon" from her uncles Ross and Bruce Hart, becoming the first woman to do so. The following year she began managing her husband again, and they were joined by Smith to form The Hart Dynasty. Thank you to all of the amazing dads out there in this world. The twins then attacked them and celebrated afterward.

[72], At the Survivor Series pay-per-view on November 21, Natalya defeated McCool and Layla in a two-on-one handicap match to win the WWE Divas Championship for the first time. ; THE STREAK VERSUS THE BEAST; WRESTLEMANIA MOMENTS MADE TO LAST A LIFETIME", "James's WWE NXT Report 5/1 – Week 96: Neville defends NXT Title, Women's tournament begins, more; Overall Reax", "James's WWE NXT Report 5/22 – Week 99: Final hype for Take-Over Live Special, Bo Dallas written off, Overall Reax", "WWE MAIN EVENT REPORT: CAN YOU HAVE MIZTV WITHOUT MIZ? [84] As part of the storyline, she aligned herself with Phoenix, and the pair dubbed themselves "The Divas of Doom", defeating The Chickbusters the following week. He was a featured guest in several seasons of Total Divas. [212] Natalya then competed at Survivor Series along with Becky Lynch, Tamina Snuka, Naomi and Carmella as a part of Team Smackdown against Team Raw in a losing effort. [139] Through February, Natalya and Kidd started a brief feud against Naomi and Jimmy Uso, facing off during an intergender tag team match on the February 16, episode of Raw, which Natalya and Kidd lost. One of them involved the identity of the last person that her grandfather, Stu Hart trained. Here I am, thinking “We aren’t going to make this signing! Natalya Neidhart: Paying homage to our amazing fathers Back to video It also got me thinking about how much I love and appreciate my dad .

The following day, as part of the 2010 WWE Supplemental Draft, Natalya was drafted to the Raw brand, along with Kidd and Smith. This led to a feud with Natalya, Khali, and Hornswoggle facing off against Mendes and her allies, Primo and Epico in mixed tag team matches in early 2013. ". While Natalya and her husband Tyson Kidd were both trained in WWE Hall of Famer Stu Hart's famous Hart Dungeon, her grandfather was not directly responsible for her training.

"I can't put into words how hard it is going to be for myself and our family to have to say goodbye to my dad," Neidhart said. Title match on WWE Network, more", "Natalya is too upset to talk after WWE NXT: WWE.com Exclusive, July 10, 2014", "What does the future hold for Tyson Kidd and Natalya after NXT Takeover? Four days later on SmackDown, Natalya lost a match to Kelly. Grandfather is Stu Hart, father is Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, uncles are Bret and Owen Hart, cousin is DH Smith (son of the British Bulldog), you get the picture. [207], On July 23, Natalya defeated Flair, Lynch, Tamina, and Lana in a five-way elimination match at Battleground, earning an opportunity to face Naomi for the SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerSlam on August 20. Real tension between Riddle, Rollins? [7][11] In addition to her professional wrestling career, Neidhart has received training in amateur wrestling and mixed martial arts. [25], On January 5, 2007,[1] Neidhart signed a contract with WWE. You all make such a difference in this world.

[26][27] Upon signing she was assigned to their developmental territory Deep South Wrestling for the first half of the year, competing against wrestlers including Krissy Vaine and Angel Williams. Natalya & Lacey Evans", "A women's match will happen at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia", "WWE Monday Night RAW Results for June 15, 2020", "WWE Raw Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from June 22", "See all the results from the 2020 Draft", "Natalya Neidhart: Halloween is a special time | Calgary Sun", "WWE Superstars Natalya and Tyson Kidd married, Daniel Bryan and others in attendance-get the exclusive wedding details!

[20] In 2004, however, Neidhart and Lovitz formed a tag team, wrestling several intergender matches against The Meyers Brothers as well as against Anna and Ma Myers. [107][108][109] The cast of Total Divas then transitioned into a feud with AJ Lee, the WWE Divas Champion, who ridiculed the cast and the show.