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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Natalya Attacks Heckling Fan After NWA Debut
Natalya wasn't having any of it. Natalya made her NWA in-ring debut at the 2025 NWA Crockett Cup in Philadelphia against Kenzie Paige. After the match, Natalya got involved in a scuffle with a fan that resulted in her hitting him in the face. Advertisement As seen in the clip posted online by MuscleManMalcolm, Nattie approached a man in a pink shirt sitting ringside. She slaps him in the head and he went down to the ground, and she reached over the barricade and took another swing before security stepped in. Many fans online reacted to the clip, speculating that it was a worked (staged) incident. Ringside News is reporting that the 'troll' later took photos with Natalya after the scripted incident during the show. However, this appears to be inaccurate, as Nattie took photos with a fan named Frankie that she recognized. The fan who Nattie had the incident was wearing a pink Kenzie Paige t-shirt: Kenzie Paige says working with Natalya is much more than a dream match Natalya's opponent, NWA Women's World Champion Kenzie Paige, spoke with WrestleZone about what the match meant to her. Advertisement 'I feel like it is still kind of a dream, right? I started wrestling when I was 14. So, I just imagine telling like, 14-year-old Kenzie, missing school every Friday and all that stuff, 'Girl, keep going. You're going to wrestle Natalya and Gail Kim is going to be your special guest ref.' I don't know if that part's really registered because I've been so… I'm not going to say in over my head, but I've been so devoted to getting that respect from Natalya and all of that. 'I've almost not even [had time] to focus on the fact that this is a dream for me. This is my job now, right? So, I've not even got to focus on the fact that this is a real-life accomplishment for me. Personally, within my heart, anyone who knows me knows Bret Hart is my favorite. Owen Hart is my favorite, I've painted a picture of Nattie in my high school art class, right? So, this really is a big dream for me. And it's almost crazy to think that now, I've not even got to focus on that part. Because it is my job. And I do have so much more on the line than just a dream match happening for me.' Gail Kim ultimately missed the event due to an unfortunate illness; you can read her statement on missing the NWA Crockett Cup here. Read More: Kenzie Paige Picked A Fight With Natalya, Says It's Much More Than A Dream Match The post Natalya Attacks Heckling Fan After NWA Debut appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kenzie Paige Doesn't Want Fans To Think She's ‘Wasting Away' In NWA
Kenzie Paige is one of the youngest and top talents in the world of professional wrestling. She is the current NWA Women's World Champion and also enjoyed a reign as NWA Women's World Tag Team Champion. Recently, Paige was interviewed by WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard. During the interview, Paige shared that she hopes that wrestling fans see and understand that she's trying her best in the NWA. She believes that she is building herself and the company, and doesn't want people to think that she's wasting her time. Advertisement 'I hope they just see that I really am trying with the NWA. I really am trying to build it back up and whether it be on my back and my sister's back, then that's what it is. So, that's what we will take. We'll take and run with it. But for how young I am and how much heart and time I've put into it, I don't want people to think I'm wasting away in the NWA. 'I'm really trying to build something up while I am here. You know what I mean? So, all the history made, the people I've faced, the trials and tribulations that I've went through, it means something to me and I know, one day it is going to mean something to everybody else,' Kenzie Paige said. Kenzie Paige recently squared off with WWE's Natalya During the same interview, Paige shared her thoughts on her match against WWE Superstar Natalya at the NWA Crockett Cup. Paige called it a dream match, and she was ultimately successful in beating Nattie via pinfall. Advertisement More fireworks came after the match, however, as Natalya got involved in a scuffle with a trolling fan. This resulted in her hitting him in the face, and the incident was questioned for being staged. However, it's worth noting the 'fan' in question was wearing a Kenzie Paige shirt. Natalya commented on the match afterwards, claiming she gave Paige the same 'Nattie Rub' that she gave another WWE Superstar. What are your thoughts on Kenzie Paige? The post Kenzie Paige Doesn't Want Fans To Think She's 'Wasting Away' In NWA appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Toronto Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
WWE's Nattie Neidhart talks NWA's Crockett Cup, Kenzie Paige, Roxanne Perez and more
WWE Superstar Nattie Neidhart poses before her NWA Crockett Cup title match against NWA Women's Champion Kenzie Paige on May 17, 2025 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by @natbynature / Instagram WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy and Postmedia's Rob Wong are joined by WWE superstar and Toronto Sun guest columnist, Nattie Neidhart to talk about her experience wrestling NWA Women's Champion Kenzie Paige at the Crockett Cup, facing off against Becky Lynch and Roxanne Perez on Monday Night RAW and if she remembers meeting a young Roxanne many years ago on an episode of Total Divas. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Canada Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Golf World
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gail Kim Misses NWA Crockett Cup Appearance Due To Illness, Issues Statement
Gail Kim is on the mend. Kim was scheduled to be the special guest referee in the Kenzie Paige versus Natalya match at NWA Crockett Cup. However, the TNA Knockouts legend was unable to appear due to an unfortunate illness. Gail Kim issued a statement and apologized for missing the event, but she had to remove herself from the show due to experiencing COVID-like symptoms. Advertisement Gail Kim pulled herself from the show out of caution, and promised to make it up to NWA fans in the future. 'I am sorry to have to announce that I cannot make it to the Crockett Cup today in Philadelphia. I hate to let the fans down and most of all Nattie and Kenzie,' Gail wrote on Twitter/X. 'But post cruise last Sunday, I went down hard and have been suffering severe flu/covid symptoms. I did not want to announce in hopes to make a full recovery by today. But I am still experiencing a high fever and have had to cancel this am. 'I promise to make it up to the NWA fans and Billy and hope to come back for another event. I am so disappointed as I was looking forward to being the referee for the women's championship title today. Wishing the best of luck to everyone in Philadelphia today and especially the ladies who I know will be bringing down the 2300 Arena tonight!' Kenzie Paige highlights what Gail Kim has meant to her NWA Women's World Champion Kenzie Paige spoke with WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard ahead of the Crockett Cup. Paige highlighted the mentor-like role Gail Kim took in her career, noting that Gail has always been there to give her guidance along the way. Advertisement '[I am a] huge Gail Kim fan. And I've also tried to [stay in contact] — I don't bother her much, but I have tried to stay in contact and send matches as I've progressed and gotten better. Because she is someone, personally, that I really care about her opinion. From when I was way younger, wrestling Jordynne Grace on the independent scene to now she's my special guest ref against Nattie Neidhart. For what it's worth, she's got to see a little bit of my growth and evolution as I say… That is a very big deal to me in my personal life. 'And to see everything kind of come into play, it's like all one big circle for me. So, to have her as a special guest ref once again,' Paige said. 'And like I said, I've tried to keep her up to date with what I am doing and everything I've done thus far. So, for her to be a part of this big moment and this big match-up is almost like God kind of set that up for me.' Read More: Kenzie Paige Picked A Fight With Natalya, Says It's Much More Than A Dream Match The post Gail Kim Misses NWA Crockett Cup Appearance Due To Illness, Issues Statement appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Goes After Heckling Fan In Heated Moment
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Natalya Neidhart, known to WWE fans simply as Natalya, is one of the most respected figures in modern professional wrestling. A third-generation superstar from Canada's legendary Hart wrestling family, she is the daughter of Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and the niece of WWE Hall of Famers Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Owen Hart. Natalya recently made her in-ring debut for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). This first appearance happened at the 2025 NWA Crockett Cup event, which took place in Philadelphia. In her debut match, Natalya faced off against Kenzie Paige. After the match concluded, a scuffle broke out involving Natalya and a person in the crowd. The incident led to Natalya physically striking the fan in the face. MuscleManMalcolm posted a clip of the moment online. In the video, Natalya, often called Nattie by WWE fans, is seen walking up to a man wearing a pink shirt who is sitting at ringside. She then slaps him on the head, and the man falls to the ground. CALGARY, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 9: (L-R) Lyra Valkyria, Natalya and Selina Vega celebrate their win over The Pure Fusion Collective during Monday Night RAW at the Scotiabank Saddledome on September 9, 2024 in Calgary, Canada. CALGARY, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 9: (L-R) Lyra Valkyria, Natalya and Selina Vega celebrate their win over The Pure Fusion Collective during Monday Night RAW at the Scotiabank Saddledome on September 9, 2024 in Calgary, Canada. WWE/Getty Images Natalya then reached over the ringside barrier and tried to hit him again. Security staff quickly stepped in to stop the situation. Many people who saw the clip online began to guess that the whole thing was a planned or " worked" part of the show. It now seems that these guesses were correct. Nattie wasn't having it with a troll after her NWA match 😳 — MuscleManMalcolm (@MalcolmMuscle) May 18, 2025 Ringside News has reported that the fan, described as a "troll," was part of a scripted, or staged, incident. The report also mentioned that this same fan was seen taking photos with Natalya after the planned event during the NWA show. Trained in the famed Hart Family Dungeon, Natalya has carved out a long and decorated career in WWE since officially signing in 2007. She is a multi-time champion, having held both the WWE Divas Championship and the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. Beyond championships, Natalya holds several WWE records for female superstars, including the most pay-per-view appearances, most matches wrestled, and most wins. Known for her technical skill, resilience, and ability to work with a wide range of talent, she has been a foundational piece of the WWE women's division for well over a decade, playing a key role through its various evolutions, including the Women's Revolution. Her 2025 journey within the WWE landscape has seen her continue to be a veteran presence. She often works with and helps to guide newer talent on the Raw brand while also seeking opportunities to add more championship gold to her impressive resume. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
