Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring Natalya and John Cena.
• Natalya is set to make her NWA debut at the Crockett Cup on May 17, a move she describes as deeply personal.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Natalya revealed she “moved heaven and earth” to be part of the event, citing her longtime friendship with NWA owner Billy Corgan and a desire to prove herself.
Inspired by Bubba Ray Dudley’s past criticism that she “wasn’t doing enough,” Natalya now sees this as a chance to remind the world of her abilities.
With her deep family ties to NWA through her grandfather, Stu Hart, she’s eager to show she’s still at the top of her game.
This is another non-WWE appearance for Natalya, who is also set to work GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport event in April. Here’s what Josh tweeted about it:
“The Queen of Harts.
A member of the legacy filled Hart family. She spent time in the Hart Dungeon learning hoe to crank, rip, and tear wrestlers apart. You could say the she was BORN for this.
We she torture her opponent to the point of submission or will it be her hung from the rack? What will Bloodsport bring out of this veteran wrestler?
Nattie Neidhart is coming to Josh Barnett’s: Bloodsport XIII.”
• John Cena’s farewell tour is expanding, with WWE adding three more SmackDown appearances after WrestleMania 41. He will now appear on May 30 in Knoxville, June 13 in Lexington, and June 20 in Grand Rapids.
This follows previously announced stops in Brussels (March 17), Glasgow (March 24), and London (March 31).
Below are the dates for John Cena’s upcoming TV appearances in WWE:
March 17 – Brussels, Belgium
March 24 – Glasgow, Scotland
March 31 – London, England
May 30 – Knoxville, TN
June 13 – Lexington, KY
June 20 – Grand Rapids, MI
