Natalya Neidhart

Neidhart is the daughter of wrestler Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and Elizabeth "Ellie" Hart, a daughter of Stu Hart, making Neidhart a third generation wrestler. She has two sisters; her older sister, Jennifer, is a gourmet chef and caterer, and Kristen (nicknamed "Muffy") is her younger sister.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/wherearetheynow/jimneidhart|title=Catching up with Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart|date=June 27, 2007|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|access-date=June 26, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100209021408/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/wherearetheynow/jimneidhart|archive-date=February 9, 2010}} She is of Greek descent through a maternal great-grandmother.{{cite book|last=Hart|first=Bret|author-link=Bret Hart|title=Hitman: My real life in the cartoon world of wrestling|publisher=Ebury Press|year=2007|isbn=9780091932862|page=8 pp}} Neidhart cites her grandfather, Stu, and her uncle, Bret, as her inspirations, both in and out of the ring. As a member of the Hart wrestling family, she is a cousin to Harry Smith, Teddy, Matt, and Mike Hart, who are all also professional wrestlers. She is close friends with Smith, and the two lived together for a short time as children while their fathers were wrestling as a team, The Hart Foundation.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/08/06/10385376.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719182408/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/08/06/10385376.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 19, 2012|title=The Hart Dynasty looks to re-energize Canadian fans|date=August 6, 2009|last=Johnson|first=Matt|access-date=August 8, 2009|work=Slam! Wrestling|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

Neidhart attended Vincent Massey junior high school and Bishop Carroll High School, from which she graduated in 2000.{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/columns/interviews/nattieneidhart.html|title=Interview with Nattie Neidhart|date=March 19, 2005|last=Oliver|first=Lekisha F.|access-date=September 13, 2008|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-date=September 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903123258/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/columns/interviews/nattieneidhart.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/19/18577706.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723063321/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/19/18577706.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 23, 2012|title=Calgary's Nattie Neidhart is coming home|date=August 19, 2011|last=Baines|first=Tim|access-date=January 20, 2012|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} Neidhart is trained in Jiu-Jitsu and amateur wrestling, and also participated in dance and gymnastics.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/02/27/8555286.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101034721/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/02/27/8555286.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 1, 2013|title=Natalya discusses daunting demands of a Diva|date=February 27, 2009|last=Nesseth|first=David|access-date=September 27, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/wwe-natalya-tyson-kidd-wwe-network-wrestlemania-march-29-nattie-wwe-brock-lesnar|title=Chop-Up: Natalya; WWE star talks her sports background, WrestleMania, Fresh Prince and more|date=March 11, 2015|last=Jordan|first=Jason|access-date=March 12, 2015|work=USA Today|archive-date=September 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929204142/https://usatodayhss.com/2015/wwe-natalya-tyson-kidd-wwe-network-wrestlemania-march-29-nattie-wwe-brock-lesnar|url-status=live}} She briefly worked as a saleswoman for Kirby vacuum when she was eighteen.

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.gerweck.net/nattieneidhartinterview.htm|title=Interview with Nattie Neidhart|date=May 2005|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|access-date=October 2, 2007|publisher=Gerweck.net|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014054101/http://gerweck.net/nattieneidhartinterview.htm|archive-date=October 14, 2007|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/04/30/76351.html|title=Carrying on the family business|access-date=October 2, 2007|last=Madigan|first=TJ|date=April 30, 2003|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=December 6, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121206034301/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/04/30/76351.html|url-status=usurped}} In addition to her professional wrestling career, Neidhart has received training in amateur wrestling and mixed martial arts.

File:Vol 8 - Nattie 2.jpg on Ariel in 2006]]

In late 2000 through 2001, she served as the host and ring announcer of the Eric Bischoff led youth-promotion MatRats.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingArchive2001/jul25_matrats-sun.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717222436/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingArchive2001/jul25_matrats-sun.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=Mat Rats twitching to tussle|date=July 25, 2001|access-date=October 2, 2007|last=Gerritsen|first=Chris|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

In 2003, she began working for the Hart Family's own promotion, Stampede Wrestling under the name Nattie Neidhart, beginning a long time feud with Belle Lovitz. 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.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/10/07/1252835.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714225052/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/10/07/1252835.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Neidharts a unique team|date=October 7, 2005|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=March 20, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} 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.

In mid-2004, she began accepting bookings for a tour in England, and in March 2005, started on a two-month tour of Japan where she used the name Nadia Hart. When she returned to Canada she promptly turned into a villainous character, labeling herself "Nasty Nattie". On June 17, 2005, she defeated Anna Marie, Lovitz, and Ma Myers in a four-way match to become the first Stampede Women's Pacific Champion, though she later vacated the championship. In November 2005, Neidhart damaged her cruciate ligament while wrestling in Japan, and underwent surgery in early 2006.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/08/23/1772099.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101020819/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/08/23/1772099.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 1, 2013|title=Neidhart-Stock to collide in Newfoundland|date=August 23, 2006|last=LaCroix|first=Corey David|access-date=February 27, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} She was sidelined for six months while she recovered.

On October 8, 2006, Neidhart won the SuperGirls Championship from Lisa Moretti at a Big Time Wrestling show held by NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling in Newark, California. She held the championship for 19 days, before losing it to Nikki Matthews on October 27 in Surrey, British Columbia.{{cite web|url=http://www.supergirlswrestling.com/bio.php?wrestler=nattieneidhart|title=Nattie Neidhart|access-date=September 5, 2010|publisher=SuperGirls Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718173102/http://www.supergirlswrestling.com/bio.php?wrestler=nattieneidhart|archive-date=July 18, 2011}} Also in October 2006, she debuted in the all-female promotion, Shimmer Women Athletes. She lost to Sara Del Rey at the tapings of Volume 7, but defeated "The Portuguese Princess" Ariel at the Volume 8 tapings.{{cite web|url=http://shimmerwrestling.blogspot.com/p/results.html|title=Results|access-date=December 24, 2010|publisher=Shimmer Women Athletes|archive-date=April 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110407160157/http://shimmerwrestling.blogspot.com/p/results.html|url-status=live}}

The following month she competed in the tournament to determine Great Canadian Wrestling's inaugural W.I.L.D. Champion, and defeated Danyah and Aurora en route to the final, where she lost to Sirelda.{{cite web|url=http://www.gcwe.ca/events.php?eventno=061119|title=W.I.L.D. Tournament|date=November 18, 2006|access-date=December 24, 2010|publisher=Great Canadian Wrestling|archive-date=July 6, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706181918/http://www.gcwe.ca/events.php?eventno=061119|url-status=live}} She had her last match for Stampede Wrestling on January 26, 2007, after she had signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), defeating Veronika Vice.{{cite web|url=http://www.stampedewrestling.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=4|title=January 26th 2007 Results|date=January 26, 2007|access-date=March 13, 2009|publisher=Stampede Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013205650/http://www.stampedewrestling.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=4|archive-date=October 13, 2008|url-status=dead}} During the show, she also delivered a speech thanking the fans for their support.

On January 5, 2007, Neidhart signed a contract with WWE.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/nattieneidhart|title=A new flame burns|date=January 5, 2007|last=DiFino|first=Nattie|access-date=December 23, 2007|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=December 13, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213151823/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/nattieneidhart|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/01/13/3342454.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715042846/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/01/13/3342454.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=Nattie Neidhart talks WWE deal|date=January 13, 2007|access-date=October 2, 2007|last=Madigan|first=TJ|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} 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. She was briefly transferred to Florida Championship Wrestling when it opened in June, and then moved to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), debuting in a dark match at the television tapings on July 18, 2007, where she won a battle royal. She debuted the next week as a member of the Next Generation Hart Foundation, accompanying her cousins Teddy Hart and Harry Smith for tag team matches.{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2007/|title=Ohio Valley Wrestling (2007)|access-date=October 2, 2007|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-date=November 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126012826/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2007/|url-status=live}} In September, she and the rest of the Hart Foundation were moved back to FCW.{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/fcw/_2007/|title=Florida Championship Wrestling (2007)|access-date=October 6, 2007|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-date=August 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818202851/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/fcw/_2007|url-status=live}} Initially, Neidhart formed an alliance with Victoria Crawford to take on The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie Bella), but in 2008, the pair began competing against one another, either in singles matches or in tag team matches with various partners.{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/fcw/_2008/|title=Florida Championship Wrestling (2008)|access-date=December 24, 2010|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-date=October 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151030030719/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/fcw/_2008/|url-status=live}} She continued to make appearances in FCW in late 2008, after debuting on SmackDown, and managed TJ Wilson and DH Smith (Harry Smith) to the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship on October 30.{{cite web|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/5eaQ3TiHz?url=http://www.miamiherald.com/675/story/788061.html|archive-date=February 14, 2009|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/wrestling/story/788061.html|title=Wrestling tradition continues with confident Smith|date=November 26, 2008|last=Varsallone|first=Jim|access-date=February 18, 2009|publisher=The Miami Herald|url-status=dead}}

File:Natalya and Victoria.jpg (on ropes) during a house show in 2008]]

On the April 4 episode of SmackDown she made her main roster debut, as a villainous character, when she came out of the crowd to aid Victoria in an attack against McCool and Cherry, forming an alliance with her in the process.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/04/05/5199146.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717114223/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/04/05/5199146.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=Smackdown: Two debuts for first Friday|date=April 5, 2008|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=February 18, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} On the April 11, 2008, episode of SmackDown!, she introduced herself as the daughter of Jim Neidhart under the name Natalya Neidhart, accompanying Victoria to her match against Michelle McCool.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/04/12/5268156.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629102417/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/04/12/5268156.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Smackdown: Undertaker chokes out Festus|date=April 11, 2008|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=February 18, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} Two weeks later on SmackDown she made her televised in-ring debut, under the shortened ring name Natalya, defeating Cherry with her uncle's submission move the "sharpshooter".{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/04/26/5395741.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208114708/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/04/26/5395741.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 8, 2015|title=Smackdown: Last stop before Backlash|date=April 26, 2008|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=February 18, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} At the Backlash pay–per–view on April 27 Natalya teamed up with Victoria, Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall, Layla and Melina to defeat Mickie James, Maria Kanellis, Ashley, Michelle McCool, Cherry and Kelly Kelly in a 12-Diva tag team match.{{cite web|last=James|first=Caldwell|title=CALDWELL'S WWE BACKLASH REPORT 4/27: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of PPV|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_25415.shtml#.VqbB8qTzfIV|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 27, 2008|access-date=January 25, 2016}} On the May 2 episode of SmackDown, Victoria and Natalya defeated McCool and Cherry.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1209818595.shtml|title=Smackdown Results – 5/2/08 – Atlantic City, NJ (Taker & Khali, more)|date=May 2, 2008|last=Adam|first=Martin|access-date=January 25, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=January 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105190036/http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1209818595.shtml|url-status=live}} On the June 6 episode of SmackDown, SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero introduced the Divas Championship, and that same night the Divas competed in a Golden Dreams match to qualify for the championship match at The Great American Bash. Natalya won{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06062008/mainarticle|title=California dreamin'|date=June 6, 2008|last=Passero|first=Mitch|access-date=March 4, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=May 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531225350/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06062008/mainarticle|url-status=live}} and advanced to the Bash, but lost the Championship match to Michelle McCool.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/07/20/6215361.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715075623/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/07/20/6215361.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=The Great American Soap Opera|date=July 26, 2008|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=July 26, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

Natalya and Victoria started a feud with the debuting Brie Bella, after Victoria lost to her on the August 29 episode of SmackDown.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/30/6616906.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629120452/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/30/6616906.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Smackdown: Game over for Triple H?|date=August 30, 2008|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=March 31, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} On the September 26 episode of SmackDown, Victoria and Natalya lost to Maria and Brie.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1222503269.shtml|title=Smackdown Results – 9/26/08 – Columbus, OH|date=September 26, 2008|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|access-date=January 25, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=vCanadian Online Explorer|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907081335/https://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1222503269.shtml|url-status=live}} On the October 31 episode of SmackDown, Natalya teamed up with Victoria and Maryse during a Divas Halloween costume tag team match in a losing effort to Michelle McCool, Maria and Brie.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1225560341.shtml|title=Smackdown Results – 10/31/08 – San Diego, CA|date=October 31, 2008|first=Mike|last=Tedesco|access-date=January 25, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075008/http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1225560341.shtml|url-status=live}} On the November 7 episode of SmackDown, Natalya accompanied Victoria to her match against Brie, where she was once again defeated. Post-match, Brie ran under the ring to escape from Natalya and Victoria, but they both reached under the ring for her, pulling her and Nicole out. The twins then attacked them and celebrated afterward.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1226128107.shtml|title=Smackdown Results – 11/7/08 – Orlando, FL|date=November 7, 2008|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|access-date=January 25, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303192427/http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1226128107.shtml|url-status=live}} On the November 21 episode of SmackDown, Victoria teamed up with Natalya in a losing effort to The Bella Twins.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1227346933.shtml|title=Smackdown Results – 11/21/08 – Manchester, England|date=November 21, 2008|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|access-date=January 25, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=February 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204073525/http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1227346933.shtml|url-status=live}} At Survivor Series (2008), Natalya competed in a 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination match a part of Team Smackdown where her team lost to Team Raw. On the November 28 episode of SmackDown, Victoria teamed up with Natalya and Maryse to defeat the Bella Twins and Michelle McCool, before the feud ended.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1227966823.shtml|title=Smackdown Results – 11/28/08 – Albany, NY|date=November 28, 2008|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|access-date=January 25, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=February 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204103017/http://www.wrestleview.com/results/smackdown/smackdown2008/1227966823.shtml|url-status=live}} Followed this, her association with Victoria also ended after she retired from the company on the January 16, 2009, episode of SmackDown.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/12631-smackdown-results-11609-omaha-ne|title=Smackdown Results – 1/16/09 – Omaha, NE|date=January 16, 2009|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|access-date=January 25, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907081217/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/12631-smackdown-results-1-16-09-omaha-ne/|url-status=live}} at Armageddon (2008), Natalya, Jillian Hall, Victoria and Maryse lost to Maria, Kelly Kelly, Mickie James, and Michelle McCool in an Eight-Diva Santa's Little Helper tag team match.

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While still a member of the SmackDown brand, she made her debut for the ECW brand, via the talent exchange agreement, on February 10, 2009, managing her real life boyfriend Tyson Kidd (TJ Wilson).{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/02/10/8343441.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713232229/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/02/10/8343441.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=ECW: Christian returns to WWE|date=February 10, 2009|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=February 11, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} In her ECW in-ring debut, on the March 3 episode, Natalya defeated Alicia Fox.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/03032009/mainarticle|title=Served with a Swagger and a smile|date=March 3, 2009|last=Burdick|first=Michael|access-date=March 29, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=August 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806104453/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/03032009/mainarticle|url-status=live}} On April 5, Neidhart made her WrestleMania debut, competing in a Divas battle royal at WrestleMania XXV, but the match was won by Santina Marella.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/04/06/9019551.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629103158/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/04/06/9019551.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Wrestlemania 25: HBK-Undertaker steals the show|date=April 6, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 8, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} On April 15 Natalya was made an official member of the ECW brand, when she was drafted there as part of the 2009 Supplemental Draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2009draft/2009supplementaldraftresults/|title=2009 WWE Supplemental Draft results|date=April 15, 2009|access-date=April 15, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=December 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225191133/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2009draft/2009supplementaldraftresults/|url-status=live}} On the May 13 episode of ECW, Kidd and Natalya were joined by her real-life cousin David Hart Smith, forming The Hart Dynasty, although it was originally called The Hart Trilogy.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/13/9438506.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716104355/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/13/9438506.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=ECW: The new Hart Foundation?|date=May 13, 2009|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=May 13, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/20/9507241.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717031608/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/20/9507241.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=ECW: Hart Trilogy keeps Finlay guessing|date=May 20, 2009|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=May 27, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/27/9580721.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629143630/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/27/9580721.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=ECW: Sorting out ECW Championship mess|date=May 27, 2009|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=May 27, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

File:The Hart Dynasty tag champions.jpg, Tyson Kidd (left) and David Hart Smith in 2010]]

On June 29, 2009, Natalya was traded back to SmackDown along with the other members of The Hart Dynasty.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06292009/articles/10680372|title=Trump's Last Laugh|date=June 28, 2009|access-date=July 7, 2009|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=June 29, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629101151/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06292009/articles/10680372|url-status=live}} Natalya's first match back for the brand was in a six-person mixed tag team match on the July 17 episode, when The Hart Dynasty defeated Cryme Tyme (JTG and Shad Gaspard) and Eve Torres.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/07/17/10175231.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629204650/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/07/17/10175231.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Smackdown: Punk and Hardy heat up Miami|date=July 17, 2009|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=July 17, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} Natalya, Kidd, and Smith went on to feud with Torres and Cryme Tyme, with Natalya also facing Torres in singles matches and tag team matches involving other Divas.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_33881.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 7/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including C.M. Punk vs. Rey Mysterio|date=July 24, 2009|last=Parks|first=Chris|access-date=December 24, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303174022/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_33881.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/09/05/10757301.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715125820/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/09/05/10757301.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=Smackdown: MOTY from the IC title match?|date=September 5, 2009|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=December 24, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} Natalya was on the winning team when the SmackDown Divas defeated the Raw Divas at the Bragging Rights pay-per-view in October.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/10/25/11522721.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724162110/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/10/25/11522721.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 24, 2012|title=Cena, Smackdown earn Bragging Rights|date=October 25, 2009|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=October 26, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} On December 4, Natalya lost in a triple threat match to determine to number one contender for the WWE Women's Championship after she was pinned by Mickie James. The match also involved Beth Phoenix.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/12/04/12046456.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714124755/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/12/04/12046456.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Smackdown: Batista stays one step ahead|date=December 4, 2009|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 24, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

Natalya, along with the other Hart Dynasty members, appeared at WrestleMania XXVI, helping her uncle Bret Hart during his match against Vince McMahon, turning them into faces as a result.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/03/29/13391691.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714104045/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/03/29/13391691.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Undertaker ends Shawn Michaels' career in thrilling rematch to cap off Wrestlemania XXVI|date=March 29, 2010|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=March 30, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} On April 26, The Hart Dynasty won the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship from The Miz and The Big Show. The following day, as part of the 2010 WWE Supplemental Draft, Natalya was drafted to the Raw brand, along with Kidd and Smith.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2010draft/2010supplementaldraftresults|title=2010 WWE Supplemental Draft results|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|access-date=April 27, 2010|archive-date=May 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513182612/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2010draft/2010supplementaldraftresults|url-status=live}} On the May 24, 2010, episode of Raw, all three members of The Hart Dynasty were attacked by The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Tamina, who were making their debuts.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/25/14081886.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723044911/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/25/14081886.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 23, 2012|title=Family legacy important to Rikishi Fatu|date=May 25, 2010|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=December 24, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/24/14065551.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630142709/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/24/14065551.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=RAW: New GM has Hart; Batista quits|date=May 24, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=December 24, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} This provoked a feud between the trios, with The Hart Dynasty attacking The Usos and Tamina the following week in retaliation.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/31/14207496.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630142709/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/31/14207496.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=RAW: Ashton Kutcher hosts Killer show|date=May 31, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=December 24, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} At the Fatal 4-Way pay-per-view in June, Natalya and The Hart Dynasty defeated Tamina and The Uso brothers in a six-person mixed tag team match, when Natalya pinned Tamina following a discus clothesline.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/06/20/14459511.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714043923/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/06/20/14459511.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=4-Way matches Fatal for championship reigns|date=June 20, 2010|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=January 20, 2012|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} At the next pay-per-view, Money in the Bank, Natalya helped The Hart Dynasty to retain the championship against The Usos by stopping Tamina from interfering in the match, ending the feud.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/07/19/14753996.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730091137/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/07/19/14753996.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 30, 2012|title=Kane, Miz make most of Money In The Bank|date=July 19, 2010|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=January 20, 2012|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} In September, at Night of Champions, The Hart Dynasty lost the Tag Team Championship in a Tag Team Turmoil match.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/09/20/15407301.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716063558/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/09/20/15407301.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=Few gimmicks, more title changes at Night of Champions|date=September 20, 2010|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=September 28, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} After a failed attempt to regain the championship, in which Kidd was pushed off balance during their double-team Hart Attack move, Kidd and Smith began to have a falling out with one another.

This culminated on the November 15 episode of Raw, when Kidd refused to tag in and attacked Smith during a match for the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Nexus (Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater), resulting in Kidd became a heel once again.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/16/16161306.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714001357/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/16/16161306.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Raw: Kickin' it old school|date=November 16, 2010|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=December 4, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} Smith defeated Kidd in a singles match on the November 25 episode of WWE Superstars. Afterward, Smith offered to shake Kidd's hand, but Kidd refused and instead slapped him across the face.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/03/16410886.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719093742/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/03/16410886.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 19, 2012|title=Superstars: The Hart Dynasty explodes|date=December 3, 2010|last=Johnson|first=Matt|access-date=December 4, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} On the following episode of Raw, Kidd defeated Smith in a rematch, with this officially ending the alliance as a team.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/07/16454056.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630183145/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/07/16454056.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=RAW: Cena pushes Nexus, Barrett to the breaking point|date=December 7, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=December 7, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

Natalya started her singles competition run, on the September 27 episode of Raw, when she won a battle royal to become the number one contender to the WWE Unified Divas Championship, and began feuding with self-professed co-Divas Champions Lay-Cool (Michelle McCool and Layla).{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/09/28/15499566.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717180237/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/09/28/15499566.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=RAW: Orton breaks the Walls down|date=September 28, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=September 28, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} At the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view on October 3, she defeated Michelle McCool via disqualification in a match for the championship, which meant that McCool retained the championship.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/10/04/15570631.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714043413/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/10/04/15570631.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Hell in a Cell: Betrayal, fan interference, and flying shoes|date=October 4, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=October 4, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} She received another championship match three weeks later at the Bragging Rights pay-per-view, where she lost to Layla after McCool interfered.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/10/25/15816946.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714010806/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/10/25/15816946.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Cena central to Bragging Rights; Smackdown wins again|date=October 25, 2010|last=Sokol|first=Bryan|access-date=October 25, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} On November 1, she once again became number one contender to the Unified Divas Championship after defeating McCool in a non-title match.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/02/15913766.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715160007/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/02/15913766.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=Raw: McMahons go nutty, Pee-wee shines as Lita makes cameo|date=November 2, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=January 1, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

File:Natalya Double Sharpshooter 2011.jpg and Layla at the 2011 Royal Rumble event]]

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.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/11/22/16256891.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715095439/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/11/22/16256891.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=The fate of Cena is finally decided at so-so Survivor Series|date=November 22, 2010|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=November 22, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} After the match she was attacked by Lay-Cool until Beth Phoenix came to her aid, with the pair forming an alliance. At the TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view in December, Natalya and Phoenix defeated Lay-Cool in the first Diva's Tag Team Tables match in WWE history.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/12/20/16615521.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120525125119/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/12/20/16615521.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 25, 2012|title=TLC delivers highs, lows and a new champ|date=December 20, 2010|last=Sokol|first=Bryan|access-date=December 20, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2010/natalya-phoenix-layla-mccool|title=Divas Champion Natalya & Beth Phoenix def. Team Lay-Cool (Divas Tag Team Tables Match)|date=December 19, 2010|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|access-date=January 20, 2012|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|quote=first-ever Divas Tag Team Tables Match at WWE TLC|archive-date=November 28, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128110638/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2010/natalya-phoenix-layla-mccool|url-status=live}} Natalya was scheduled to defend her championship against Lay-Cool in a two-on-one handicap match at the Royal Rumble, but the match was changed to a fatal four-way, also involving Eve. Eve went on to pin Layla and become the new Divas Champion ending Natalya's reign at 70 days.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/01/31/17094896.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716045430/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/01/31/17094896.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=Super-size Royal Rumble saves biggest surprise for last|date=January 31, 2011|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=February 1, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

On April 2, Natalya, alongside the entire roster of WWE Divas, inducted Sunny into the Hall of Fame.{{Cite web |title=WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Inductees: Sunny |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/27/2011-hall-of-fame-photos-sunny#fid-25009921 |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=WWE |language=en}} On April 26, Natalya was drafted back to the SmackDown brand as part of the 2011 supplemental draft.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_49587.shtml|title=WWE News: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of WWE Supplemental Draft – Daniel Bryan first draft pick|date=April 26, 2011|access-date=April 26, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=January 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121225015/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_49587.shtml|url-status=live}} In her return match for the brand, she unsuccessfully challenged Brie Bella for the Divas Championship.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/20/18175471.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715054447/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/20/18175471.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=Smackdown: Friendly competition for the belt|date=May 20, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=May 22, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/28/18205116.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714193021/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/28/18205116.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Smackdown: The People's Court calls the shots again|date=May 28, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 18, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/04/18237591.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717134301/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/04/18237591.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=Smackdown: Christian's patience wearing thin|date=June 4, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 18, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} Natalya, AJ, and Kaitlyn feuded with Alicia Fox, Tamina, and Rosa Mendes throughout 2011.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/18/18302076.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716123804/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/18/18302076.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=Smackdown: Fair is foul, and foul is fair|date=June 18, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 18, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/07/30/18489541.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714110024/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/07/30/18489541.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Smackdown: New Game in town|date=July 30, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 18, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

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On the August 1, 2011, episode of Raw, she competed in a battle royal to determinate the number one contender to Kelly Kelly's Divas Championship at SummerSlam, which was won by Beth Phoenix. Post-match, she turned villainous by attacking Kelly, and stating "[her] days as the perky, cute, blonde little bimbo were officially over",{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/25581-raw-results-8111|title=Raw results – 8/1/11|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|date=August 1, 2011|access-date=September 26, 2015|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=September 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927210447/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/25581-raw-results-8111|url-status=live}} four days later on SmackDown, Natalya defeated AJ before turning on her protégé, attacking her and declaring war on the "perky little princesses" that comprised the rest of the Divas division.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/06/18518666.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715144324/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/06/18518666.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=Smackdown: Firing on all cylinders|date=August 6, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 13, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/12/18548216.html|title=Smackdown: Eventful last show before Summerslam|date=August 12, 2011|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=December 18, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 17, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717060221/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/12/18548216.html|url-status=usurped}} Throughout September, The Divas of Doom feuded with The Chickbusters on SmackDown, while feuding with Kelly Kelly and Eve Torres on Raw.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/17/18699011.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630141622/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/17/18699011.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=Smackdown: Rated "R" for "Retirement"|date=September 17, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/24/18733826.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717142655/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/24/18733826.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=Smackdown: Blood on TV and a title match|date=September 24, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/26/18743236.html|title=Raw: Building to the Cell|date=September 26, 2011|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=July 18, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718014835/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/26/18743236.html|url-status=usurped}}

Natalya accompanied Phoenix to her Divas Championship match at the SummerSlam pay-per-view against Kelly Kelly, who was accompanied by Eve Torres, but she failed to win the match. On the September 19 episode of Raw, the Divas of Doom lost a tag team match to Kelly and Torres after Eve pinned Natalya for the win. On the September 26 episode of Raw, Phoenix pinned Kelly Kelly in a tag team match and granted her a new match for Kelly's WWE Divas Championship. Four days later on SmackDown, Natalya lost a match to Kelly. Post-match, Phoenix jumped into the ring and delivered a 'Glam Slam' on Kelly, then Natalya applied and debuted their new submission manoeuvre the 'Pin-Up Strong'. Phoenix received her title match against Kelly on October 2 at Hell in a Cell, which she won, with Natalya's help, to become a one–time WWE Divas Champion.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/10/02/18772571.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713191412/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/10/02/18772571.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=Hell in a Cell ... and outside as well|date=October 2, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 18, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} Phoenix successfully defended her title against Eve Torres, on two different occasions, at Vengeance, on October 23, in which Natalya was banned from ringside after she and Phoenix had attacked Torres and Kelly at backstage,{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/10/24/18867666.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718042035/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/10/24/18867666.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 18, 2012|title=Henry and Del Rio retain at solid Vengeance show|date=October 24, 2011|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=December 18, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} and at Survivor Series, on November 20, during a Divas lumberjack match.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_55339.shtml#.VqBEEaTzfIU|title=CALDWELL'S WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV RESULTS 11/20: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – The Rock returns, Punk vs. Del Rio, Henry vs. Show|first=Caldwell|last=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 20, 2011|access-date=January 20, 2016|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303180409/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_55339.shtml#.VqBEEaTzfIU|url-status=live}}

Through November, the Divas of Doom started a winning streak over "The Chickbusters" (AJ and Kaitlyn), after defeating them in both tag team and singles matches, with Kaitlyn beginning to display villainous traits, due to her being upset at AJ over the defeats. On the December 6 SmackDown tapings, the Divas of Doom defeated The Chickbusters once again. Post match, Kaitlyn solidified her heel turn after joining the Divas of Doom, however the segment was cut from the broadcast and not recognized by WWE.

In early 2012, Natalya was characterized as being notable for smelly flatulence; this character development was heavily panned by critics.{{cite web|last1=Mezzera|first1=Jon|title=2/3 WWE Smackdown Hits & Misses|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/hitsandmisses/article_57769.shtml|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=June 25, 2015|archive-date=June 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626102023/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/hitsandmisses/article_57769.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Former WWE Diva Maria slams WWE for farting gimmick|url=http://www.prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWE/article10023476.shtml|website=prowrestling.net|access-date=June 25, 2015|archive-date=June 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626150230/http://www.prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWE/article10023476.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Feature: David Stephens review 5/27 WWE Raw|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/41736|website=wrestleview.com|access-date=June 25, 2015|archive-date=June 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626145915/http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/41736|url-status=live}}

On January 29, at Royal Rumble, the Divas of Doom competed in an eight-woman tag team match alongside the Bella Twins, and defeated the team of Eve Torres, Kelly Kelly, Alicia Fox, and Tamina.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2012/01/30/19311846.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717015126/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2012/01/30/19311846.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=The Great White takes a big bite out out of the 25th Royal Rumble|date=January 30, 2012|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} The next night on Raw, Phoenix successfully defended her Divas Championship against Eve. At the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Phoenix successfully defended her championship against Tamina, in a point where her association with Phoenix started splitting up,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/divas/20101121|title=History of the Divas Championship: Natalya|date=November 21, 2010|access-date=November 22, 2010|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment|archive-date=February 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213232710/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/divas/20101121|url-status=dead}} and on the March 22 episode of Superstars, Phoenix teamed with Eve Torres against Natalya and Tamina, in a losing effort, with this effectively ensuring the ending for the team.{{cite web|last=Namako|first=Jason|title=Superstars Results – 3/22/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/?id=31318:superstars-results---3-22-12|publisher=WrestleView|date=March 22, 2012|access-date=September 26, 2015|archive-date=September 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927200510/http://www.wrestleview.com/?id=31318:superstars-results---3-22-12|url-status=live}}

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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60034.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 4/4 – Week 57: Bateman-McGillicutty main event, physical Divas match, NXT love stories continue, Regal applies the law|date=April 4, 2013|last=James|first=Justin|access-date=April 4, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=September 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927102933/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60034.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60761.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 4/25 – Week 60: Kidd vs. Curtis top-notch main event, Hornswoggle authority figure, new stars to debut, Overall Reax|date=April 25, 2012|last=James|first=Justin|access-date=December 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}} The pair faced off in both singles and tag team competition throughout mid-2012, including being on opposite sides of a six-Diva tag team match at Money in the Bank, which Natalya's team lost.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/06/14/19877476.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131206095321/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/06/14/19877476.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 6, 2013|title=WWE NXT: One last hurrah before new format|date=June 14, 2013|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_63274.shtml|title=James's WWE Superstars Report 7/12: Mahal vs. A-Ri main event, must-see Gabriel match, Divas tag|date=July 17, 2012|last=James|first=Justin|access-date=December 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=December 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211005858/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_63274.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2012/07/15/19989871.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130424100439/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2012/07/15/19989871.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=April 24, 2013|title=Punk, Cena, Ziggler shine at Money in the Bank|date=July 15, 2013|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} Their feud ended on August 31, when Natalya lost to Kaitlyn in a singles match on SmackDown.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/09/02/20162561.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131206095410/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/09/02/20162561.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 6, 2013|title=Smackdown: Sandow gets a shot|date=September 2, 2012|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} In November, Natalya began an on-screen relationship with The Great Khali.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/11/03/20328486.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131206120637/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/11/03/20328486.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 6, 2013|title=Smackdown: Big Show's reign of terror begins|date=November 3, 2013|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} The following month, Natalya saved Hornswoggle from an attack by Rosa Mendes, thus turning face in the process. 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.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/01/05/20474696.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130901093046/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/01/05/20474696.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=September 1, 2013|title=Smackdown: Showcasing that pesky second W in WWE|date=January 5, 2013|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} On the March 27 episode of NXT, Natalya lost a Divas Championship match to champion Kaitlyn.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_69556.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT report 3/27 – Week 39: Main Roster takes over Developmental show – Orton vs. Sandow main event, Cena promo, Divas Title match; Overall Reax|date=March 27, 2013|last=James|first=Justin|access-date=December 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=September 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927211304/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_69556.shtml|url-status=live}}

Upon the debut of the Total Divas reality television program in July 2013, Natalya began feuding with fellow co–stars on the show, The Bella Twins. Natalya and Brie Bella went on to trade victories in singles matches on Raw and at SummerSlam.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/07/30/21010196.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130827050059/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/07/30/21010196.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=August 27, 2013|title=Raw: A tale of tables, beards and briefcases|date=July 20, 2013|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/19/21056816.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130827050119/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/19/21056816.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=August 27, 2013|title=Daniel Bryan gets a brief taste of glory at SummerSlam|date=August 19, 2013|last1=Tylwalk|first1=Nick|last2=Plummer|first2=Dale|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} The cast of Total Divas then transitioned into a feud with AJ Lee, the WWE Divas Champion, who ridiculed the cast and the show.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130830234517/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=August 30, 2013|title=Raw: Bryan's road through Hell continues|date=August 26, 2013|last=Asher|first=Matthew|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} This resulted in a four-way match at Night of Champions in September, where AJ successfully retained the title against Natalya, Brie, and Naomi.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/09/15/21124686.html|title=WWE Night of Champions: Bryan reaches the mountaintop|date=September 15, 2013|last=Howell|first=Nolan|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=September 17, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130917102146/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/09/15/21124686.html|url-status=usurped}} Simultaneously, Natalya continued appearing alongside long–time ally The Great Khali, and the two began a feud with Fandango and the debúting Summer Rae,{{cite web|url=http://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe-smackdown/2013/10/23/4947070/wwe-smackdown-spoilers-for-oct-25-hell-in-a-cell-go-home-show|title=WWE SmackDown spoilers for Oct. 25: Hell in a Cell go home show|date=October 23, 2013|last=Geno|first=Mrosko|access-date=September 7, 2015|publisher=CAGESIDE SEATS (CSS)|archive-date=October 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192926/http://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe-smackdown/2013/10/23/4947070/wwe-smackdown-spoilers-for-oct-25-hell-in-a-cell-go-home-show|url-status=live}} which led to a mixed tag team match at the Hell in a Cell pay–per–view, which Natalya and Khali lost.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/10/27/21226966.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131206115826/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/10/27/21226966.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 6, 2013|title=Hell in a Cell: The usual suspects end up on top|date=October 27, 2013|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} After forcing AJ to submit on the November 1 episode of SmackDown during a tag team match, Natalya unsuccessfully challenged AJ for the Divas Championship on WWE Main Event two weeks later.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/11/01/21239731.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131206115852/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/11/01/21239731.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 6, 2013|title=Smackdown!: Cena recruited by the Real Americans|date=November 1, 2013|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_74550.shtml|title=Cupach's WWE Main Event Results 11/13: A.J. vs. Natalya for Divas Title, Union Jacks, Kidd vs. Gabriel, more|date=November 13, 2013|last=Cupach|first=Michael|access-date=December 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=December 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211005857/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_74550.shtml|url-status=live}} At Survivor Series, the cast of Total Divas faced off with a team led by AJ and Natalya and Nikki Bella were the sole survivors in the match.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/11/25/21291591.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131202062250/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/11/25/21291591.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 2, 2013|title=Dull Survivor Series proves it isn't what it used to be|date=November 25, 2013|last1=Plummer|first1=Dale|last2=Tylwalk|first2=Nick|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} In December, Natalya unsuccessfully challenged Paige for the NXT Women's Championship.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_74941.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT report 12/4 – Week 75: Bo Dallas vs. Neville NXT Title match, Kidd in action, Paige vs. Natalya full-length Divas match, Overall Reax|date=December 5, 2013|last=James|first=Justin|access-date=December 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=June 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613001920/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_74941.shtml|url-status=live}} After pinning AJ again in a tag team match on Raw, Natalya was named number one contender to the WWE Divas Championship, but failed to capture the title at Tables, Ladders and Chairs.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/12/03/21310711.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131216050316/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/12/03/21310711.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 16, 2013|title=Raw: Orton and Cena sign on the dotted line in OKC|date=December 3, 2013|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=December 16, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/12/15/21339031.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131216050230/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/12/15/21339031.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 16, 2013|title=TLC: Randy Orton crowned new WWE World Heavyweight Champion|date=December 15, 2013|last=Howell|first=Nolan|access-date=December 16, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

On April 6, 2014, Natalya competed at WrestleMania XXX in the 14–Diva "Vickie Guerrero Invitational match" for the WWE Divas Championship, which was won by the defending champion AJ Lee.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=84808&p=4|title=COMPLETE WRESTLEMANIA XXX REPORT: IMAGES YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULD NEVER SEE; WHO IS THE WWE WORLD CHAMPION?; THE STREAK VERSUS THE BEAST; WRESTLEMANIA MOMENTS MADE TO LAST A LIFETIME|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=April 6, 2014|access-date=August 15, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=April 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408231345/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=84808&p=4|url-status=live}} In May, Natalya was entered into a tournament to determine the new NXT Women's Champion. She defeated Layla and Sasha Banks en route to the final at NXT TakeOver, in which she lost to Charlotte.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_78123.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 5/1 – Week 96: Neville defends NXT Title, Women's tournament begins, more; Overall Reax|date=May 1, 2014|last=James|first=Justin|access-date=June 7, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006125611/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_78123.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_78577.shtml|title=James's WWE NXT Report 5/22 – Week 99: Final hype for Take-Over Live Special, Bo Dallas written off, Overall Reax|date=May 22, 2014|last=James|first=Justin|access-date=June 7, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=July 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707162136/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_78577.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/05/29/21705191.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140530214447/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/05/29/21705191.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 30, 2014|title=Neville tops Kidd at NXT Takeover|date=May 29, 2014|last=Howell|first=Nolan|access-date=June 7, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} Throughout September, Natalya started acting as the on-screen mentor for Rosa Mendes, starting a feud against "The Slayers" (Summer Rae and Layla). They faced off against them during the Main Event{{cite web|last1=Trionfo|first1=Richard|title=WWE MAIN EVENT REPORT: CAN YOU HAVE MIZTV WITHOUT MIZ?; GOLDUST AND STARDUST IN ACTION|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/87992/ongoing-wwe-main-event-report-playing-the-part-of-total-diva-tension.html|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=September 4, 2014|archive-date=September 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906043103/http://pwinsider.com/article/87992/ongoing-wwe-main-event-report-playing-the-part-of-total-diva-tension.html?|url-status=live}} and Smackdown{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/50920-wwe-smackdown-results-9-26-14-big-show-vs-rusev|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 9/26/14 (Big Show vs. Rusev)|date=September 27, 2014|last=Mike|first=Tedesco|access-date=August 3, 2015|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231419/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/50920-wwe-smackdown-results-9-26-14-big-show-vs-rusev|url-status=live}} shows, losing both tag matches due to miscommunication as a team. Additionally they also faced off against AJ Lee and Paige on the September 8, episode of Raw, once again in a losing effort.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/50648-wwe-raw-results-9-8-14-live-results-from-baltimore|title=WWE RAW Results – 9/8/14 (Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns)|date=September 8, 2014|last=Mike|first=Tedesco|access-date=January 20, 2016|work=Slam! 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Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=October 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020084037/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/50954-wwe-raw-results-9-29-14-live-results-from-chicago/|url-status=live}} followed this her association with Mendes quietly disbanded. On November 23, Natalya took part of Alicia Fox's team at Survivor Series, which was victorious in a clean sweep.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/11/24/22091341.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141124103831/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/11/24/22091341.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=November 24, 2014|title=WWE Survivor Series: The Authority feels the Sting of defeat|date=November 24, 2014|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=November 24, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

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In mid–2014, Natalya entered a storyline with her real–life husband Tyson Kidd, in which their relationship was openly acknowledged on-screen. She regularly accompanied Kidd to the ring, where he often used her as a distraction to win his matches.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/89074/wwe-superstars-report-kidd-vs-kofi-swagger-vs-dallas-and-raw-video-packages.html?p=1|title=WWE Superstars report: Kidd vs. Kofi; Swagger vs. Dallas; and Raw video packages|date=October 23, 2014|access-date=November 6, 2014|author=Trionfo, Richard.|publisher=PWINSIDER|archive-date=December 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217035301/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/89074/wwe-superstars-report-kidd-vs-kofi-swagger-vs-dallas-and-raw-video-packages.html?p=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/89230/wwe-superstars-report-kidd-vs-cara-emma-vs-summer-did-you-miss-raw.html?p=1|title=WWE Superstars report: Kidd vs. Cara; Emma vs. Summer; did you miss Raw?|date=October 30, 2014|access-date=November 6, 2014|author=Trionfo, Richard.|publisher=PWINSIDER|archive-date=December 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217035622/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/89230/wwe-superstars-report-kidd-vs-cara-emma-vs-summer-did-you-miss-raw.html?p=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Joel|first=Dehnel|title=DEHNEL'S WWE MAIN EVENT RESULTS 10/21: Usos and Goldust hype Tag Title match ... with a game show, Rollins vs. Swagger main event, Big E. is not a Bo-Liever, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_81386.shtml#.VqPH5aTzfIV|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 21, 2014|access-date=January 23, 2016|archive-date=January 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129053405/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_81386.shtml#.VqPH5aTzfIV|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=James|first=Caldwell|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – VKM returns on 3 Hour & 38 Minute Show, Rollins vs. Orton, U.S. Title match on WWE Network, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_81616.shtml#.VqPSFKTzfIU|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 3, 2014|access-date=January 23, 2016|archive-date=November 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104113401/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_81616.shtml#.VqPSFKTzfIU|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/natalya-is-too-upset-to-talk-after-wwe-nxt-wwe-com-exclusive-july-10-2014|title=Natalya is too upset to talk after WWE NXT: WWE.com Exclusive, July 10, 2014|access-date=January 23, 2016|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907081341/https://www.wwe.com/videos/natalya-is-too-upset-to-talk-after-wwe-nxt-wwe-com-exclusive-july-10-2014|url-status=live}} The storyline would continue followed Total Divas footage,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/what-does-the-future-hold-for-tyson-kidd-and-natalya-after-nxt-takeover|title=What does the future hold for Tyson Kidd and Natalya after NXT Takeover?|access-date=June 21, 2016|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=August 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828140545/http://www.wwe.com/videos/what-does-the-future-hold-for-tyson-kidd-and-natalya-after-nxt-takeover|url-status=live}} in which Kidd transitioned into a disrespectful angle against Natalya, this part of the storyline was done in order to use the marriage problems they both had.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/52923-wwe-smackdown-results-2-5-15-3-on-1-handicap-match|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 2/5/15 (3-on-1 Handicap Match)|date=February 5, 2015|last=Mike|first=Tedesco|access-date=January 20, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=February 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201095143/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/52923-wwe-smackdown-results-2-5-15-3-on-1-handicap-match|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwemainevent/2014-11-25#full-detail-26854150|title=WWE Main Event, Nov. 25, 2014 results: Survivor Series fallout continues|date=November 25, 2014|access-date=January 20, 2016|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310142456/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwemainevent/2014-11-25#full-detail-26854150|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Joel|first=Dehnel|title=DEHNEL'S WWE MAIN EVENT REPORT 10/14: Rusev vs. Big E., Miz TV with Sheamus, Cesaro vs. Justin Gabriel, Truth vs. Tyson Kidd|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_81271.shtml#.VqPLO6TzfIU|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 14, 2014|access-date=January 23, 2016|archive-date=January 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129052650/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_81271.shtml#.VqPLO6TzfIU|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/tyson-kidd-brings-cesaro-to-a-double-date-smackdown-february-5-2015|title=Tyson Kidd brings Cesaro to a double date: SmackDown, February 5, 2015|access-date=January 23, 2016|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907081217/https://www.wwe.com/videos/tyson-kidd-brings-cesaro-to-a-double-date-smackdown-february-5-2015|url-status=live}}

On the January 5, 2015, episode of Raw, after Natalya defeated WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella in a non–title match, Brie and Nikki would attack Natalya, with Paige making the save.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 1/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Ambrose vs. Wyatt ambulance match, The Authority returns, Cena Appreciation Night, more|date=January 5, 2015|access-date=January 6, 2015|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|archive-date=January 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106074618/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml|url-status=live}} This led to a tag team match at Royal Rumble between the two teams, with The Bella Twins picking up the win.{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=Royal Rumble PPV Report 1/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Cena vs. Rollins for WWE Title, Royal Rumble, post-PPV Network show|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_82945.shtml|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=January 26, 2015|archive-date=January 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150127230727/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_82945.shtml|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/53063-wwe-raw-results-2-16-15-live-results-from-orlando|title=WWE RAW Results – 2/16/15 (Bryan and Reigns in action)|date=February 16, 2015|last=Mike|first=Tedesco|access-date=January 20, 2016|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=August 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809173818/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/53063-wwe-raw-results-2-16-15-live-results-from-orlando/|url-status=live}} When Kidd allied himself with Cesaro, Natalya began managing the team and was by their side in February, when they won the WWE Tag Team Championship's at Fastlane.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2015/02/23/22250331.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627021107/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2015/02/23/22250331.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 27, 2015|title=WWE Fastlane: Questionable match endings and fan reaction may hurt 'Mania|date=February 23, 2015|last=Asher|first=Matthew|access-date=February 24, 2015|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} The following night on Raw, Natalya helped the duo retain the titles against The Usos, turning heel in the process.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/02/23/22252066.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150224071756/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/02/23/22252066.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 24, 2015|title=Raw: Orton leaves Authority with questions|date=February 23, 2015|last=Howell|first=Nolan|access-date=February 24, 2015|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} On the February 26 episode of Smackdown, the villainous Natalya defeated Naomi in a singles match, before the feud ended.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/53233-wwe-smackdown-results-2-26-15-fastlane-rematch|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 2/26/15 (Fastlane rematch)|date=February 26, 2015|last=Mike|first=Tedesco|access-date=January 20, 2016|publisher=WrestleView|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221712/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/53233-wwe-smackdown-results-2-26-15-fastlane-rematch|url-status=live}} On March 28, Natalya inducted Alundra Blayze into the WWE Hall of Fame.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/03/29/22314291.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150404111309/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/03/29/22314291.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=April 4, 2015|title=WWE Hall of Fame class of 2015 make four hours fly by|date=March 29, 2015|last=Howell|first=Nolan|access-date=March 29, 2015|publisher=WrestleView}} On March 29, she accompanied Kidd and Cesaro during the WrestleMania 31 kick-off show, in which they successfully retained the Tag Team Championships.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=92699&p=2|title=WWE WRESTLEMANIA 31 KICK OFF SHOW REPORT: TAG TITLE MATCH, ANDRE THE GIANT MEMORIAL BATTLE ROYAL, LITA IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=March 29, 2016|access-date=August 19, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064147/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=92699&p=2|url-status=live}}

Natalya lasted the rest of the year competing in various matches,{{cite web|last=Mike|first=Tedesco|title=WWE RAW Results – 3/23/15 (Final hype for WrestleMania 31)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/53689-wwe-raw-results-3-23-15-live-results-from-los-angeles|date=March 23, 2015|access-date=September 18, 2015|publisher=Wrestleview.com|archive-date=July 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717025247/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/53689-wwe-raw-results-3-23-15-live-results-from-los-angeles/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/53827-wwe-raw-results-3-30-15-live-results-from-san-jose|title=WWE RAW Results – 3/30/15 (Night after WrestleMania 31)|date=March 30, 2015|last=Mike|first=Tedesco|access-date=January 9, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042051/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/53827-wwe-raw-results-3-30-15-live-results-from-san-jose|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Mike|first=Tedesco|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 3/19/15 (Gauntlet Match)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/53605-wwe-smackdown-results-3-19-15-gauntlet-match|date=March 19, 2015|access-date=September 18, 2015|publisher=Wrestleview.com|archive-date=July 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714171501/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/53605-wwe-smackdown-results-3-19-15-gauntlet-match/|url-status=live}} including a number one contender's battle royal for Nikki Bella's Divas Championship, on the April 13 episode of Raw, which was won by Paige.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_84473.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 4/13: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of London Raw – Cena's latest U.S. Title Open Challenge, #1 contender battle royal, Extreme Rules hype, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 13, 2015|access-date=April 13, 2015|archive-date=April 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414044920/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_84473.shtml|url-status=live}} On the April 9 episode of Smackdown, Natalya defeated Alicia Fox. Post-match, she and Fox were attacked by the special guest referee for the match Cameron,{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_84425.shtml#.VTFAYJMso8U|title=PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/9: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Thursday show, including Miz TV, Neville's Smackdown debut|author=Parks, Greg|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 9, 2015|access-date=April 9, 2015|archive-date=April 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150412000830/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_84425.shtml#.VTFAYJMso8U|url-status=live}} which would lead to a triple–threat match the following week, with Cameron coming out victorious.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_84525.shtml#.VTFA2pMso8U|title=PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 4/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Thursday show, including Cesaro & Tyson Kidd vs. Daniel Bryan & John Cena|author=Parks, Greg|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 16, 2015|access-date=April 16, 2015|archive-date=April 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417235223/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_84525.shtml#.VTFA2pMso8U|url-status=live}} During a dark match on the June 1 episode of Raw, Kidd had suffered a severe neck/spinal injury after receiving Samoa Joe's 'Muscle buster' finishing maneuver. Several weeks later, Kidd stated that he would be out of action for over a year, with Natalya taken off television for the very first time in order to care for Kidd.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/tyson-kidd-suffers-injury|title=Tyson Kidd suffers injury|date=June 7, 2015|access-date=June 13, 2015|website=WWE.com|archive-date=June 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610021139/http://www.wwe.com/inside/tyson-kidd-suffers-injury|url-status=live}}

After a three-month absence from television, Natalya returned on the September 21, 2015, episode of Raw, as a face, confronting the villainous Paige over her actions during Charlotte's WWE Divas Championship celebration. Later that evening, she was defeated by Naomi in a singles match.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=96727&p=2|title=LIVE ONGOING WWE RAW REPORT: THERE IS A FOURTH HOUSE IN THE DIVAS REVOLUTION AND IT IS FULL OF JEALOUSY|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=September 21, 2015|access-date=September 21, 2015|archive-date=April 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425153031/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=96727&p=2|url-status=live}} After multiple confrontations between the two,{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/96793/wwe-smackdown-report-has-kane-gotten-into-seths-head-whose-revolution-is-it-anyway-what-did-the-new-day-do-this-week.html?p=1|title=WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: HAS KANE GOTTEN INTO SETH'S HEAD?, WHOSE REVOLUTION IS IT ANYWAY?, WHAT DID THE NEW DAY DO THIS WEEK?|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=September 24, 2015|access-date=September 25, 2015|archive-date=September 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927210143/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/96793/wwe-smackdown-report-has-kane-gotten-into-seths-head-whose-revolution-is-it-anyway-what-did-the-new-day-do-this-week.html?p=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_87742.shtml#.VhAq-_lViko|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 9/28: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – John Cena's Open Challenge, Paul Heyman, Reigns vs. Wyatt main event, MizTV, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 28, 2015|access-date=October 3, 2015|archive-date=September 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929104955/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_87742.shtml#.VhAq-_lViko|url-status=live}} Natalya would defeat Paige on the October 5 episode of Raw.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_87868.shtml#.VhPNv_lViko|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 10/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Lesnar returns, Cena's Open Challenge, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 5, 2015|access-date=October 6, 2015|archive-date=October 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006081141/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_87868.shtml#.VhPNv_lViko|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/10/13/wwe-monday-night-raw-report-1012-by-james-caldwell/|title=10/12 WWE Raw Report by James Caldwell|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 12, 2015|access-date=October 13, 2015|archive-date=December 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205123937/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/10/13/wwe-monday-night-raw-report-1012-by-james-caldwell/|url-status=live}} Three days later, on SmackDown, Natalya teamed with Becky Lynch and Charlotte the three defeated Team Bella (Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, and Nikki Bella).{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_87922.shtml#.Viahmn7hDIU|title=PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 10/8: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Thursday show, including Roman Reigns & Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt & Braun Strowman|author=Parks, Greg|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 8, 2015|access-date=October 9, 2015|archive-date=October 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009101136/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_87922.shtml#.Viahmn7hDIU|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/10/16/1015-wwe-smackdown-report-by-greg-parks/|title=10/15 WWE Smackdown Report by Greg Parks|author=Parks, Greg|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 15, 2015|access-date=October 16, 2015|archive-date=October 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021141353/http://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/10/16/1015-wwe-smackdown-report-by-greg-parks/|url-status=live}} In the end of October, Natalya started a feud with Team B.A.D. (Naomi, Tamina and Sasha Banks),{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-raw-preview-highlights-natalyas-feud-with-team-b-a-d/|title=WWE Raw Preview Highlights Natalya's Feud With Team B.A.D.|author=Harris, Jeffrey|website=411Mania|date=October 31, 2015|access-date=October 31, 2015|archive-date=November 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151101052758/http://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-raw-preview-highlights-natalyas-feud-with-team-b-a-d/|url-status=live}} after the three distracted her during her match with Paige, and attacked her,{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/10/29/1029-wwe-smackdown-report-by-greg-parks/|title=10/29 WWE Smackdown Report by Greg Parks|author=Parks, Greg|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 29, 2015|access-date=October 29, 2015|archive-date=November 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124073519/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/10/29/1029-wwe-smackdown-report-by-greg-parks/|url-status=live}} but Natalya went on to gain revenge over the team by defeating Naomi{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/09/119-wwe-raw-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|title=11/9 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 9, 2015|access-date=November 10, 2015|archive-date=November 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120165756/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/09/119-wwe-raw-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|url-status=live}} and Tamina in two singles matches before the feud quietly ended.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/05/115-wwe-smackdown-report-by-greg-parks/|title=11/5 WWE Smackdown Report by Greg Parks|author=Parks, Greg|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 5, 2015|access-date=November 5, 2015|archive-date=November 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124113220/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/11/05/115-wwe-smackdown-report-by-greg-parks/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://nodq.com/wwe/452802333.shtml|title=Reason Natalya Isn't Being Used on WWE TV|author=Carrier, Steve|website=NoDQ.com|date=December 22, 2015|access-date=December 22, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223140231/http://nodq.com/wwe/452802333.shtml|archive-date=December 23, 2015}}

In January 2016, Natalya revealed that she had been working through a broken ankle, which was mistaken for a simple sprain and after two months of inactivity, she made her official return during a live event on January 3.{{cite web|url=http://www.sescoops.com/natalya-suffers-broken-ankle-without-realizing-it-update-on-her-return/|title=Natalya Suffers Broken Ankle Without Realizing It, Update On Her Return|author=Boone, Matt|website=sescoops|date=January 7, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2016|archive-date=January 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112114836/http://www.sescoops.com/natalya-suffers-broken-ankle-without-realizing-it-update-on-her-return/|url-status=live}} Few weeks later, Natalya returned to WWE television, on the January 18 episode of Raw, where she defeated Brie Bella, with her former rival Paige in her corner.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/18/january18rawreport/|title=1/8 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete, Live Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=January 18, 2016|access-date=January 19, 2016|archive-date=January 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122203042/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/18/january18rawreport/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/25/jan25rawresults/|title=1/25 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete, Live Report|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=January 25, 2016|archive-date=January 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130144310/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/01/25/jan25rawresults/|url-status=live}} Upon her return, Natalya started competing in various singles and tag team matches, ending on both winning and losing sides.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/57602-wwe-smackdown-results-1-28-16-six-man-tag-match|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 1/28/16 (Six Man Tag Match)|date=January 28, 2016|last=Alex|first=Kahrs|access-date=March 9, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=March 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302112023/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/57602-wwe-smackdown-results-1-28-16-six-man-tag-match|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/99519/wwe-main-event-report-eight-man-tag-reunites-the-prime-time-players-divas-tag-match-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE MAIN EVENT REPORT: EIGHT MAN TAG REUNITES THE PRIME TIME PLAYERS, DIVAS TAG MATCH, AND MORE|author=Richard Trionfo|website=Pro Wrestling Insider|date=February 3, 2016|access-date=February 3, 2016|archive-date=March 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311112651/http://pwinsider.com/article/99519/wwe-main-event-report-eight-man-tag-reunites-the-prime-time-players-divas-tag-match-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/57828-wwe-smackdown-results-2-18-16-lesnar-tag-main-event|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 2/18/16 (Lesnar, tag main event)|date=February 18, 2016|last=Alex|first=Kahrs|access-date=March 9, 2016|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065602/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/57828-wwe-smackdown-results-2-18-16-lesnar-tag-main-event|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/02/25/225-wwe-smackdown-parkss-complete-report/|title=2/25 WWE Smackdown Results – Parks's Complete Report|first=Parks|last=Greg|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 25, 2016|access-date=March 9, 2016|archive-date=March 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309093321/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/02/25/225-wwe-smackdown-parkss-complete-report/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/100270/wwe-main-event-report-social-outcasts-try-again-versus-ryback-six-diva-tag-match-ryder-versus-stardust-one-more-time-lucha-dragons-versus-ascension-one-more-time.html?p=1#!|title=WWE MAIN EVENT REPORT: SOCIAL OUTCASTS TRY AGAIN VERSUS RYBACK, SIX DIVA TAG MATCH, RYDER VERSUS STARDUST ONE MORE TIME, LUCHA DRAGONS VERSUS ASCENSION ONE MORE TIME|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=March 2, 2016|access-date=March 8, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=March 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313105657/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/100270/wwe-main-event-report-social-outcasts-try-again-versus-ryback-six-diva-tag-match-ryder-versus-stardust-one-more-time-lucha-dragons-versus-ascension-one-more-time.html?p=1#!|url-status=live}} On March 12, at Roadblock, Natalya unsuccessfully challenged Charlotte for the Divas Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=100487&p=2|title=COMPLETE WWE ROADBLOCK COVERAGE: HAVE WRESTLEMANIA PLANS BEEN SCREWED UP?, NXT AND WWE TAG TITLE MATCHES, SAMI ZAYN IN ACTION, DIVAS TITLE MATCH, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=March 12, 2016|access-date=March 14, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=August 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813114524/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=100487&p=2|url-status=live}}

File:Total Divas team WrestleMania 32 2.jpg co-stars at WrestleMania 32 in April 2016]]

On the March 22 episode of Main Event, alongside Alicia Fox she accompanied Paige to her match against Naomi, accompanied by Tamina and Lana. Later in the match, she and Fox were viciously attacked by Summer Rae and a returning Emma, distracting Paige as they aligned themselves with Lana and Team B.A.D.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwemainevent/article/emma-surprise-return-leads-vicious-attack|title=Emma's surprise return on WWE Main Event leads to attack on 'Total Divas'|date=March 22, 2016|last=WWE.com|first=Editorial Staff|access-date=March 23, 2016|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=August 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804014825/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwemainevent/article/emma-surprise-return-leads-vicious-attack|url-status=live}} The following week, she along with Brie Bella and Alicia Fox accompanied Paige to her match against Emma on the March 28 episode of Raw, where she was defeated after Lana attacked Paige. Post-match, she along her allies were attacked by Emma, Summer Rae, Lana, Tamina and Naomi, before they were saved by a returning Eva Marie.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=100908&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: IS THE ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA PAVED IN GOLD OR SOMETHING ELSE?, WHO IS THE TENTH IN THE DIVAS TAG MATCH?, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=March 28, 2016|access-date=March 29, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=July 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727115427/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=100908&p=3|url-status=live}} As a result, Natalya's Total Divas team (also including Brie, Alicia Fox, Eva Marie and Paige) faced the newly dubbed team B.A.D. & Blonde (Naomi, Tamina, Lana, Emma, and Summer Rae) in a 10-Diva tag team match at WrestleMania 32's pre-show.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/divas-tag-team-match|title=The Total Divas vs. B.A.D. & Blonde|date=March 28, 2016|last=John|first=Clapp|access-date=March 29, 2016|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612171253/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/divas-tag-team-match|url-status=live}} Natalya's team won after Naomi submitted to Brie Bella.{{citation|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/total-divas-bad-blonde-results|title=Total Divas def. B.A.D. & Blonde|date=April 3, 2016|last=Jeff|first=Laboon|access-date=April 4, 2016|publisher=WWE.com|archive-date=April 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423003603/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/total-divas-bad-blonde-results|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=101075&p=2|title=COMPLETE WWE WRESTLEMANIA 32 REPORT: THE WOMEN'S TITLE DEBUTS, WHO IS IN CHARGE OF RAW?, ANDRE THE GIANT BATTLE ROYAL, IC TITLE LADDER MATCH, AND MORE IN THE 6 HOURS AND 50 MINUTES OF COVERAGE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=April 3, 2016|access-date=April 3, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=October 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006041355/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=101075&p=2|url-status=live}} After confronting Charlotte during her championship celebration the following night,{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/60113-wwe-raw-results-4416-live-dallas-wrestlemania-32-fallout-wwe-tag-team-titles-match-dudleys-vs-usos/|title=WWE RAW RESULTS – 4/4/16 (LIVE IN DALLAS, STYLES BECOMES NO. 1 CONTENDER, NXT STARS DEBUT, WRESTLEMANIA FALLOUT)|date=April 4, 2016|access-date=April 12, 2016|author=Tedesco, Mike|website=WrestleView|archive-date=May 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509143604/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/60113-wwe-raw-results-4416-live-dallas-wrestlemania-32-fallout-wwe-tag-team-titles-match-dudleys-vs-usos/|url-status=live}} she challenged Charlotte to a championship match on the April 11 episode of Raw, in which she was unsuccessful in capturing the WWE Women's Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/60436-wwe-raw-results-41116-live-los-angeles-shane-mcmahon-back-popular-demand-reignsstyles-build/|title=WWE RAW RESULTS – 4/11/16 (LIVE IN LOS ANGELES, GALLOWS AND ANDERSON DEBUT, REIGNS AND WYATT TEAM UP)|date=April 11, 2016|access-date=April 12, 2016|author=Tedesco, Mike|website=WrestleView|archive-date=May 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160528171434/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/60436-wwe-raw-results-41116-live-los-angeles-shane-mcmahon-back-popular-demand-reignsstyles-build/|url-status=live}} On the April 18 episode of Raw, Natalya confronted Charlotte during an interview and revealed that Shane McMahon had booked them in a rematch for the Women's Championship at Payback and that her uncle Bret Hart will be at her corner.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=101412&p=2|title=COMPLETE RAW REPORT MARCH 18, 2016 & THOUGHTS|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=April 3, 2016|access-date=April 3, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=August 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813114558/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=101412&p=2|url-status=live}} At the event, she was defeated after match referee Charles Robinson, ended the match as Charlotte held her in the Sharpshooter submission hold, Natalya's signature finishing move, even though she had not submitted making reference to the infamous "shoot screwjob" the Montreal Screwjob. After the match, both Natalya and Hart applied their finishing maneuver the "Sharpshooter" on Charlotte and Ric Flair.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=101698&p=3|title=COMPLETE WWE PAYBACK COVERAGE: STYLES VERSUS REIGNS, WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH, A NEW MEMBER OF THE COMMENTARY TEAM, A SCARY MOMENT, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=May 1, 2016|access-date=May 3, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=August 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813113507/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=101698&p=3|url-status=live}} The following month at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view, she was once again defeated by Charlotte in a submission match in which Ric Flair was banned from ringside, however, she was helped by Dana Brooke while dressed as Flair allowing Charlotte to get the victory.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/22/extremerulesliveresults/|title=5/22 WWE Extreme Rules PPV Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report|first=Caldwell|last=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=May 22, 2016|access-date=May 23, 2016|archive-date=August 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801193430/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/22/extremerulesliveresults/|url-status=live}}

On June 19 at Money In The Bank, Natalya teamed with Becky Lynch in a losing effort against Charlotte and Dana Brooke. After the match, Natalya attacked Becky, turning into a villainess for the first time since 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102818&p=2|title=LAS VEGAS GETS A HELL OF A SHOW: COMPLETE WWE MONEY IN THE BANK COVERAGE|last=Mike|first=Johnson|date=June 19, 2016|access-date=June 20, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=June 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625045731/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102818&p=2|url-status=live}} Followed by multiple continuous attacks between both women,{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102852&p=2#!|title=WWE RAW REPORT: WE HAVE A NUMBER ONE CONTENDER, PEOPLE POWER, THE FAMILY IS BACK, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=June 20, 2016|access-date=July 8, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=June 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624110016/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102852&p=2#!|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/103042/wwe-nxt-report-tag-title-match-announced-for-next-week-finn-and-nakamura-talk-about-their-history-bliss-shows-how-evil-she-can-be-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT REPORT: TAG TITLE MATCH ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT WEEK, FINN AND NAKAMURA TALK ABOUT THEIR HISTORY, BLISS SHOWS HOW EVIL SHE CAN BE, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=June 29, 2016|access-date=July 8, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=July 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701114846/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/103042/wwe-nxt-report-tag-title-match-announced-for-next-week-finn-and-nakamura-talk-about-their-history-bliss-shows-how-evil-she-can-be-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/103203/wwe-smackdown-report-a-new-way-to-start-off-the-show-ryder-makes-a-challenge-zayn-versus-jericho-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: A NEW WAY TO START OFF THE SHOW, RYDER MAKES A CHALLENGE, ZAYN VERSUS JERICHO, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=June 29, 2016|access-date=July 8, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=August 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806141059/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/103203/wwe-smackdown-report-a-new-way-to-start-off-the-show-ryder-makes-a-challenge-zayn-versus-jericho-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}} Natalya defeated Becky in a match at Battleground.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103589&p=2|title=COMPLETE WWE BATTLEGROUND 2016 COVERAGE|last=Mike|first=Johnson|date=July 24, 2016|access-date=July 25, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=July 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730161218/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103589&p=2|url-status=live}}

On July 19, Natalya was drafted to SmackDown as part of the 2016 WWE draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103481&p=3|title=COMPLETE SMACKDOWN DRAFT REPORT: WHO WENT WHERE?, WHICH NXT WRESTLERS GOT PROMOTED?, WHO IS THE WWE CHAMPION GOING INTO BATTLEGROUND, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=July 19, 2016|access-date=July 27, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=July 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725193627/http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103481&p=3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/2016-wwe-draft-results|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|website=WWE.com|date=July 19, 2016|access-date=July 21, 2016|archive-date=July 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721162725/http://www.wwe.com/article/2016-wwe-draft-results|url-status=live}} She made her first appearance for the brand on the July 26 episode of SmackDown, losing against Becky Lynch.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/103632/live-ongoing-wwe-smackdown-report-will-smackdown-be-able-to-return-serve-tonight.html?p=1#!|title=WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: AMBROSE'S OPPONENT IS DETERMINED, A NEW FACE ON SMACKDOWN, SAY HELLO TO THE WOMEN'S DIVISION, A BATTLE ROYAL, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=July 26, 2016|access-date=July 27, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=August 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806141116/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/103632/live-ongoing-wwe-smackdown-report-will-smackdown-be-able-to-return-serve-tonight.html?p=1#!|url-status=live}} On the August 9 episode of SmackDown, Natalya competed in a losing effort against Carmella.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103928&p=2|title=WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: DID EVA MARIE WRESTLE?, OPPONENTS ARE TAG TEAM PARTNERS, IS HEATH SLATER EMPLOYED?, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=August 9, 2016|access-date=August 20, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=October 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005115233/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=103928&p=2|url-status=live}} The following week, Natalya teamed with Alexa Bliss in a losing effort against the team of Carmella, and Becky Lynch, after a distraction provided by Eva Marie and Naomi,{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=104101&p=2|title=WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: DID EVA MARIE FINALLY WRESTLE?, ZIGGLER SENDS A MESSAGE TO DEAN AMBROSE, TAG TEAMS COLLIDE, WHAT ABOUT THE WYATTS?, DID HEATH SLATER DO ANYTHING?|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=August 16, 2016|access-date=August 20, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=August 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822035839/http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=104101&p=2|url-status=live}} At SummerSlam, Natalya teamed with Alexa Bliss and the returning Nikki Bella (who replaced the suspended Eva Marie{{cite web|title=WWE suspends Eva Marie|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-suspends-eva-marie|work=WWE|access-date=August 20, 2016|archive-date=August 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819080616/http://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-suspends-eva-marie|url-status=live}}) against Naomi, Lynch, and Carmella in a six-woman tag team match. Nikki Bella pinned Carmella to score the victory for Natalya's team.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=104217&p=5|title=COMPLETE WWE SUMMERSLAM REPORT: WE HAVE A UNIVERSAL CHAMPION, STYLES VS. CENA, BANKS VS. CHARLOTTE, AMBROSE VS. ZIGGLER & MUCH MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=August 21, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2016|work=PWInsider|archive-date=August 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827135020/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=104217&p=5|url-status=live}} At Backlash, Natalya competed in a six-pack elimination challenge to determine the inaugural SmackDown Women's Champion and was eliminated by Nikki Bella.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|title=9/11 WWE Backlash Results – CALDWELL'S Ongoing PPV Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 11, 2016|access-date=September 11, 2016|archive-date=September 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917134241/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|url-status=live}}

On the October 25 episode of SmackDown, Natalya lost against Nikki Bella in a match to determine the captain of the SmackDown women's team at the Survivor Series pay-per-view.{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 10/25/16 (Live from Green Bay, AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose, Becky Lynch returns)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/68703-wwe-smackdown-results-102516-live-green-bay-aj-styles-vs-dean-ambrose-becky-lynch-returns/|date=October 25, 2016|work=Wrestleview|access-date=October 25, 2016|archive-date=October 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030031241/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/68703-wwe-smackdown-results-102516-live-green-bay-aj-styles-vs-dean-ambrose-becky-lynch-returns/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 11/1/16 (Live from Newark, Daniel Bryan to announce teams for Survivor Series)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/69000-wwe-smackdown-results-11116-live-newark-daniel-bryan-announce-teams-survivor-series-ppv/|date=November 1, 2016|work=Wrestleview|access-date=November 1, 2016|archive-date=November 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105222607/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/69000-wwe-smackdown-results-11116-live-newark-daniel-bryan-announce-teams-survivor-series-ppv/|url-status=live}} However, after Nikki had been attacked backstage before the match, Natalya replaced Nikki but led her team to defeat.{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE Survivor Series Results – 11/20/16 (Live from Toronto, Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg, RAW vs. Smackdown Live)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-ppv-results/wwe-survivor-series/69711-wwe-survivor-series-results-112016-toronto-lesnar-vs-goldberg-raw-vs-smackdown/|date=November 20, 2016|work=Wrestleview|access-date=November 20, 2016|archive-date=December 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212220738/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-ppv-results/wwe-survivor-series/69711-wwe-survivor-series-results-112016-toronto-lesnar-vs-goldberg-raw-vs-smackdown/|url-status=live}} At the TLC pay-per-view, Carmella accused Natalya of having been Nikki's attacker at Survivor Series; Natalya denied this{{cite web|last=Melok|first=Bobby|title=Nikki Bella def. Carmella (No Disqualification Match)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2016/nikki-bella-vs-carmella-no-disqualification-match-results|date=December 4, 2016|work=WWE.com|access-date=December 4, 2016|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220070623/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2016/nikki-bella-vs-carmella-no-disqualification-match-results|url-status=live}} for weeks before attacking Carmella on the December 20 episode of SmackDown and admitting to having attacked Nikki, revealing her pent-up jealousy of Bella's success over the years.{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 12/20/16 (AJ Styles vs. James Ellsworth for WWE World Title, #1 Contenders Match)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/71076-wwe-smackdown-results-122016-live-detroit-aj-styles-vs-james-ellsworth-wwe-world-title/|date=December 20, 2016|work=Wrestleview|access-date=December 20, 2016|archive-date=December 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222083910/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/71076-wwe-smackdown-results-122016-live-detroit-aj-styles-vs-james-ellsworth-wwe-world-title/|url-status=live}} Natalya and Nikki were set to compete in a match on the January 10, 2017, episode of SmackDown, but the match never officially started due a brawl between the two, where referees came in to break them up.{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE Smackdown Results – 1/10/17 (Live from Baton Rouge, John Cena vs. Baron Corbin, Smackdown Tag Titles)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/71695-wwe-smackdown-results-11017-live-baton-rouge-cena-vs-corbin-smackdown-tag-titles-line/|date=January 10, 2017|work=Wrestleview|access-date=January 10, 2017|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907081220/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/71695-wwe-smackdown-results-11017-live-baton-rouge-cena-vs-corbin-smackdown-tag-titles-line/|url-status=live}} At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 29, Natalya competed in a six-woman tag team match alongside Alexa Bliss and Mickie James against Nikki, Naomi, and Becky Lynch, where her team was defeated after Naomi pinned Bliss.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Naomi, Nikki Bella & Becky Lynch def. SmackDown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss, Mickie James & Natalya|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/naomi-becky-lynch-nikki-bella-vs-alexa-bliss-mickie-james-natalya-results|date=January 29, 2017|work=WWE.com|access-date=January 29, 2017|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202071527/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/naomi-becky-lynch-nikki-bella-vs-alexa-bliss-mickie-james-natalya-results|url-status=live}} On February 12 at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Natalya faced Nikki in singles competition,{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Nikki Bella vs. Natalya|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2017/nikki-bella-vs-natalya|date=January 31, 2017|work=WWE|access-date=January 31, 2017|archive-date=February 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203220457/http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2017/nikki-bella-vs-natalya|url-status=live}} which ended in a double count-out.{{cite web|last=Adkins|first=Greg|title=Nikki Bella vs Natalya ends in a Double Count-out|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2017/nikki-bella-natalya-results|date=February 12, 2017|work=WWE|access-date=February 12, 2017|archive-date=February 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213165400/http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2017/nikki-bella-natalya-results|url-status=live}} The feud culminated in a Falls Count Anywhere match on the February 21 episode of SmackDown, in which Natalya was victorious after an interference from Maryse.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2017-02-21/article/natalya-def-nikki-bella|title=Natalya def. Nikki Bella in Falls Count Anywhere Match|access-date=July 25, 2017|archive-date=July 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729142441/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2017-02-21/article/natalya-def-nikki-bella|url-status=live}} On June 18 at Money in the Bank, Natalya competed in the inaugural women's Money in the Bank ladder match, which was won by Carmella following an interference by James Ellsworth.{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=110360&p=2|title=COMPLETE WWE MONEY IN THE BANK PPV COVERAGE: HISTORY IS MADE BY THE WOMEN, TWO DEBUTS, RANDY ORTON WRESTLES IN FRONT OF HIS FATHER, AND THE CHAMPIONS HAVE TO LOOK OVER THEIR SHOULDERS|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=June 18, 2017|access-date=June 19, 2017|work=PWInsider}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=111104&p=3|title=COMPLETE WWE BATTLEGROUND COVERGAE: THE PUNJABI PRISON RETURNS, US TITLE MATCH, TAG TITLE MATCH, WE HAVE A NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE WOMEN'S TITLE, FLAG MATCH, TALKING SMACK IS BACK, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=July 23, 2017|access-date=October 10, 2017|work=PWInsider|archive-date=July 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728161805/http://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=111104&p=3|url-status=live}} At the event, Natalya defeated Naomi to capture the SmackDown Women's Championship. With this victory, Natalya became the first woman to hold both the Divas Championship and the SmackDown Women's Championship.{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/111776/complete-summerslam-2017-coverage.html?p=1|title=COMPLETE SUMMERSLAM 2017 COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=August 20, 2017|access-date=October 10, 2017|work=PWInsider|archive-date=October 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010055603/https://pwinsider.com/article/111776/complete-summerslam-2017-coverage.html?p=1|url-status=live}} On the September 12 episode of SmackDown, Natalya made her first successful title defense in a rematch against Naomi.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=112258&p=2|title=WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: KEVIN OWENS . . . GRAMMAR KING, THREE TITLE MATCHES, DOLPH DOES DOLPHY THINGS, AND MORE|last=Richard|first=Trionfo|date=September 12, 2017|access-date=October 10, 2017|work=PWInsider|archive-date=October 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010055618/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=112258&p=2|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=112786&p=3|title=OWENS VS. MCMAHON, NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED, A SHOCKING TURN OF EVENTS IN THE MAIN EVENT & MORE: COMPLETE WWE HELL IN A CELL COVERAGE INCLUDING TALKING SMACK|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=October 8, 2017|access-date=October 10, 2017|work=PWInsider|archive-date=October 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010055352/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=112786&p=3|url-status=live}} On November 14 episode of SmackDown, she dropped the title to Charlotte, losing by submission, and thereby ending her reign at 86 days.{{Cite news|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1114/634112/new-champion-crowned-on-tonight-wwe-smackdown/|title=New Champion Crowned On Tonight's WWE SmackDown, Survivor Series Match Changed (Photos, Video) - WrestlingInc.com|work=WrestlingInc.com|access-date=June 19, 2018|language=en|archive-date=June 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617092851/http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1114/634112/new-champion-crowned-on-tonight-wwe-smackdown/|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/womens-5-on-5-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match-results|title=The Women of Raw and SmackDown battle for brand supremacy|work=WWE|access-date=June 19, 2018|language=en|archive-date=December 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224075222/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/womens-5-on-5-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match-results|url-status=live}} Natalya received her Smackdown Women's Championship rematch at Clash of Champions, but was unsuccessful against Flair in a lumberjack match.{{Cite news|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2017/charlotte-flair-natalya-results|title=Could Charlotte overcome the odds in Lumberjack Match title defense?|work=WWE|access-date=June 17, 2018|language=en|archive-date=December 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171221081008/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2017/charlotte-flair-natalya-results|url-status=live}}

At the 2018 Royal Rumble, Natalya participated in the first Women's Royal Rumble Match; she entered at number 18 but was eliminated by Trish Stratus. At Fastlane, Carmella and Natalya defeated Naomi and Becky Lynch after Carmella pinned Becky.

On the April 16, 2018, episode of Raw, Natalya was once again drafted to Raw and became a fan favorite for the first time since June 2016. In her first match, she defeated Mandy Rose, but after the match, both Rose and Sonya Deville attacked her before Ronda Rousey made the save.{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: A LOT OF NEW FACES, A NEW CHAMPION, A TEN MAN TAG MATCH, THE MOST MUST SEE NIGHT HAS CHANGED|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=116878&p=3|work=PWInsider|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209213209/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=116878&p=3|url-status=live}} Shortly after that scene, Natalya was placed in a storyline with Rousey as she was revealed to be her training partner and friend.{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=117047&p=3|work=PWInsider|access-date=April 23, 2018|archive-date=July 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703190847/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=117047&p=3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: THE KEVIN AND SAMI SHOW, IC TITLE MATCH, TITUS SHOWS THAT HE CAN LAUGH AT HIMSELF, AND MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=117189&p=3|work=PWInsider|access-date=April 30, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209213235/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=117189&p=3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: THREE OF SIXTEEN SPOTS IN THE MITB MATCHES SET, BOBBY LASHLEY SPEAKS, ELIAS SINGS, AND MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=117339&p=3|work=PWInsider|access-date=May 7, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209212830/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=117339&p=3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: TWO MORE MEN AND ONE MORE WOMAN IN THE MITB LADDER MATCH, NIA HAS HER OPPONENT, ROMAN AND JINDER, AND MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=117480&p=2|work=PWInsider|access-date=May 14, 2018|archive-date=July 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703190807/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=117480&p=2|url-status=live}} In June, Natalya competed in the Money in the Bank ladder match for the third time in her career, however, at the event, the match was ultimately won by Alexa Bliss.{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: A CONTRACT SIGNING, WHAT HAPPENED WHEN BOBBY LASHLEY SAW HIS SISTERS?, ANOTHER MITB QUALIFIER, AND MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=117625&p=3|work=PWInsider|access-date=May 21, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209213148/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=117625&p=3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=A GREAT SHOW, A SURPRISE TITLE CHANGE, A RETURN & MORE: COMPLETE WWE MONEY IN THE BANK COVERAGE|url=https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118196&p=2|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 17, 2018|archive-date=July 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703190838/https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118196&p=2|url-status=live}} Throughout the following months, Natalya continued to compete in various singles and tag team matches{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: ZIGGLER VERSUS ROLLINS, SOMEONE TURNED . . . BUT WHO?, BOB AND ROMAN TAG AGAIN, AND MORE|url=https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118400&p=2|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 25, 2018|archive-date=July 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703190840/https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118400&p=2|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: MORE STIPULATIONS FOR SUNDAY, ROLLINS VERSUS MCINTYRE, MORE COUNSELING FOR BAYLEY AND SASHA. . . BUT WHAT ABOUT SOME OTHER PEOPLE?, AND MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118715&p=1|work=PWInsider|access-date=July 9, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209212614/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118715&p=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: TWO MATCHES TO DETERMINE WHO GETS THE CHANCE TO FACE BROCK AT SUMMERSLAM, SUSPENSION . . . SUSHPENSION, THE B TEAM CELEBRATION CONTINUES, THE FUTURE OF BAYLEY AND SASHA, AND MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118899&p=2|work=PWInsider|access-date=July 16, 2018|archive-date=July 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731213602/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118899&p=2|url-status=live}} and also worked as a manager for both Nia Jax{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=COMPLETE WWE EXTREME RULES PPV COVERAGE: IRON MAN MATCH, TITLE CHANGES, KURT GIVES BROCK AN ULTIMATUM, FORMER WWE CHAMP RETURNS AND MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118871&p=4|work=PWInsider|access-date=July 15, 2018|archive-date=June 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604182941/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118871&p=4|url-status=live}} and Ronda Rousey in some of their matches against Alexa Bliss to avoid Mickie James' interference.{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=120339&p=4|title=COMPLETE WWE HELL IN A CELL PPV COVERAGE INCLUDING TITLE CHANGES, A SURPRISE RETURN, TWO HELL IN A CELL BOUTS AND MORE|author=Mike Johnson|website=PWInsider|date=September 16, 2018|access-date=September 16, 2018|archive-date=July 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729100317/https://pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=120339&p=4|url-status=live}}

In October, Natalya joined forces with Sasha Banks and Bayley against The Riott Squad (Sarah Logan, Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott){{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121007&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: A THREE MAN TEAM IN TURMOIL, RONDA HAS SOME CHOICE WORDS FOR NIKKI, A NUMBER OF RETURNS, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=October 15, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 9, 2018|archive-date=October 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017163204/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121007&p=3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121185&p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: THE FUTURE OF THE SHIELD, THE TAG AND UNIVERSAL TITLE TURMOIL, A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ROMAN REIGNS, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=October 22, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 9, 2018|archive-date=October 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023160608/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121185&p=1|url-status=live}} which led to a six–woman tag team match at the first ever all women's pay–per–view, Evolution, where Natalya, Banks and Bayley were victorious.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121345&p=2|title=NIKKI BELLA VS. RONDA ROUSEY, LAST WOMAN STANDING, NXT WOMEN'S TITLE & MORE WWE EVOLUTION PPV COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=October 28, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 9, 2018|archive-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605160651/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121345&p=2|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121382&p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: WHAT WOULD DEAN SAY?, BUILDING ON EVOLUTION, BUILDING TO FRIDAY, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=October 29, 2018|access-date=October 29, 2018|work=PWInsider|archive-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605155706/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121382&p=1|url-status=live}} Shortly after the event, Natalya continued her feud with Ruby Riott after the latter broke the "glasses" of Natalya's recently deceased father.{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW REPORT: WE HAVE CAPTAINS, BRAUN IS ON A QUEST FOR TREASURE, A NEW TEAM FORMS, TAG TITLE MATCH, AND MORE|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/121557/wwe-raw-report-we-have-captains-braun-is-on-a-quest-for-treasure-a-new-team-forms-tag-title-match-and-more.html?p=1|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 5, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209212935/https://pwinsider.com/article/121557/wwe-raw-report-we-have-captains-braun-is-on-a-quest-for-treasure-a-new-team-forms-tag-title-match-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=LIVE ONGOING WWE RAW REPORT: NO OVERRUN FOR TIME. . . BUT SOMEONE GOT OVERRUN, THE TEAMS FOR SURVIVOR SERIES ARE COMPLETE, SETH STILL WANTS ANSWERS FROM DEAN, AND MORE|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121707&p=2|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 12, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209212943/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121707&p=2|url-status=live}} During that time, both women were announced as the final members of Team Raw for the interbrand women's traditional five–on–five tag team elimination match, however, they were eventually removed from the match as they brawled just before Survivor Series started.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121867/nakamura-vs-rollins-live-ongoing-wwe-survivor-series-2018-ppv-coverage.html?p=1|title=BROCK LESNAR VS. DANIEL BRYAN, CHARLOTTE FLAIR VS. RONDA ROUSEY, RAW VS. SMACKDOWN & MORE: COMPLETE WWE SURVIVOR SERIES 2018 PPV COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=November 18, 2018|access-date=November 18, 2018|work=PWInsider|archive-date=November 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119051659/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121867/nakamura-vs-rollins-live-ongoing-wwe-survivor-series-2018-ppv-coverage.html?p=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121897&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: RONDA DEFENDS THE TITLE, BRAUN GETS HIS MATCHES, DEAN AND SETH, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 19, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 9, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209213223/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121897&p=3|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=122047&p=2|title=WWE RAW REPORT: ROLLINS HAS AN OPEN CHALLENGE AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 26, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 9, 2018|archive-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605155709/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=122047&p=2|url-status=live}} On the December 3 episode of Raw, in what was supposed to be a tag team match pitting Natalya and Ronda Rousey against Nia Jax and Tamina, The Riott Squad attacked Natalya and put her through a table while Jax and Tamina cornered Rousey to prevent her from helping.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122222/wwe-raw-report-another-qa-session-abuse-of-power-by-baron-drew-is-not-in-a-good-mood-but-he-gets-a-medal-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: ANOTHER Q&A SESSION, ABUSE OF POWER BY BARON?, DREW IS NOT IN A GOOD MOOD . . . BUT HE GETS A MEDAL, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=December 3, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 9, 2018|archive-date=December 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204195147/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122222/wwe-raw-report-another-qa-session-abuse-of-power-by-baron-drew-is-not-in-a-good-mood-but-he-gets-a-medal-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}} This led to a tables match between Ruby Riott and Natalya at the TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs event,{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/122303/tables-match-added-to-wwe-tlc-ppv.html?p=1|title=TABLES MATCH ADDED TO WWE TLC PPV|last=Fernandes|first=Steven|date=December 6, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 9, 2018|archive-date=December 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209213202/https://pwinsider.com/article/122303/tables-match-added-to-wwe-tlc-ppv.html?p=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122392/wwe-raw-report-a-tlc-match-a-tag-title-match-seth-speaks-for-all-of-us-and-more.html?p=1|title=WWE RAW REPORT: A TLC MATCH, A TAG TITLE MATCH, SETH SPEAKS FOR ALL OF US, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=December 10, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 11, 2018|archive-date=December 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215174728/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/122392/wwe-raw-report-a-tlc-match-a-tag-title-match-seth-speaks-for-all-of-us-and-more.html?p=1|url-status=live}} where Natalya gained revenge and defeated Riott after powerbombing her from the top rope through a table.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=122523&p=2|title=THE MAN VS. THE QUEEN VS. THE EMPRESS, BRYAN VS STYLES, DEAN VS. SETH & MORE: COMPLETE WWE TLC PPV COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=December 16, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 17, 2018|archive-date=December 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217202359/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=122523&p=2|url-status=live}} On the December 24 episode of Raw, after she won an eight-woman gauntlet match to become the number one contender a week prior,{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=122550&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: DO YOU LIKE MCMAHONS?, BARON'S SWAN SONG?, A GAUNTLET, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=December 17, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 18, 2018|archive-date=December 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181219001204/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=122550&p=3|url-status=live}} Natalya faced Rousey for her Raw Women's Championship, however, she was unsuccessful in winning the match and the title.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=122713&p=3|title=WWE RAW REPORT: ROUSEY VERSUS NATALYA, TAG TITLE MATCH, MANY SANTAS, PAUL HEYMAN, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=December 24, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=December 25, 2018|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091342/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=122713&p=3|url-status=live}} On January 27, 2019, at the 2019 Royal Rumble, Natalya entered the second women's Royal Rumble match at number 2, lasting 56:01 (surpassing Sasha Banks' previous record set in 2018), and eliminated Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan, before she was eliminated by Nia Jax.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123626&p=5|title=COMPLETE WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2019 COVERAGE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=January 27, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=January 28, 2019|archive-date=January 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128191442/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123626&p=5|url-status=live}}

File:Divas of Doom 2019.jpg at a live event in 2019]]

At Fastlane, Natalya reunited her team with Beth Phoenix, known as The Divas of Doom, after the two were attacked by Nia Jax and Tamina.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124756&p=4|title=COMPLETE WWE FASTLANE PPV COVERAGE: THE SHIELD ONE LAST TIME, WRESTLEMANIA IS TAKING SHAPE, MANY TITLE MATCHES, AND MANY ELIAS APPEARANCES|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=March 10, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=March 15, 2019|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091545/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124756&p=4|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124789&p=2|title=WWE RAW REPORT: BATISTA AND HHH IS ON, ANGLE MAKES AN ANNOUNCEMENT, WE HAVE A WRESTLEMANIA HOST, BRAUN AND VEHICLES PART A LOT, LACEY WALKS TO A DIFFERENT PART OF THE ARENA, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=March 11, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=March 15, 2019|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091812/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=124789&p=2|url-status=live}} The Divas of Doom took part of a fatal four-way tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 35 on April 7, however, the match was won by The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce).{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125538&p=2|title=COMPLETE WRESTLEMANIA 35 COVERAGE: NEW CHAMPIONS ARE CROWNED, TRIPLE H PUTS HIS CAREER ON THE LINE, DOES KOFI GET HIS MOMENT, THE WOMEN MAKE HISTORY WITH ALL THE GOLD ON THE LINE, AND MORE|last=Carapola|first=Stuart|date=April 7, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 7, 2019|archive-date=June 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606060323/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=125538&p=2|url-status=live}}

In May, Natalya competed in the Money in the Bank ladder match at the namesake pay–per–view, where she was unsuccessful in winning the match.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=126559&p=2|title=COMPLETE WWE MONEY IN THE BANK REPORT: TWO LADDER MATCHES, TWO WOMEN'S TITLE MATCHES FOR BECKY, WHO SITS ON THE THRONES WITH THE BRIEFCASES, AND MORE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=May 19, 2019|work=PWInsider|access-date=June 7, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052354/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=126559&p=2|url-status=live}} In June, Natalya and Alexa Bliss were supposed to compete in an late addition match at the Super Show-Down pay–per–view in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, however, the match was rejected by the Saudi Arabian government just before the show started due to the suppression of women's rights.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/alexa-bliss-natalya-wwe-match-not-approved-saudi-arabian-government-285511|title=ALEXA BLISS-NATALYA WWE MATCH NOT APPROVED BY SAUDI ARABIAN GOVERNMENT|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=June 7, 2019|website=F4WOnline|language=en-UK|access-date=June 7, 2019|archive-date=June 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607194738/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/alexa-bliss-natalya-wwe-match-not-approved-saudi-arabian-government-285511|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/alexa-natalya-not-approved-saudi-arabia/#.XPq-JC2B3OQ|title=Alexa Bliss And Natalya Reportedly Not Approved To Wrestle At WWE Super ShowDown|last=Satin|first=Ryan|date=June 7, 2019|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|language=en-UK|access-date=June 7, 2019|archive-date=June 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608220624/http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/alexa-natalya-not-approved-saudi-arabia/#.XPq-JC2B3OQ|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2019/6/7/18656680/alexa-bliss-natalya-saudi-arabia-pics-childrens-hospital|title=What Alexa Bliss & Natalya are doing in Saudi Arabia|last=Rueter|first=Sean|date=June 7, 2019|website=Cageside Seats|language=en-UK|access-date=June 7, 2019|archive-date=June 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607194725/https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2019/6/7/18656680/alexa-bliss-natalya-saudi-arabia-pics-childrens-hospital|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://whatculture.com/wwe/alexa-bliss-natalya-to-wrestle-in-historic-wwe-super-showdown-womens-match|title=Alexa Bliss & Natalya To Wrestle In Historic WWE Super ShowDown Women's Match?|last=Murray|first=Andrew|date=June 6, 2019|website=WhatCulture|language=en-UK|access-date=June 6, 2019|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907081219/https://whatculture.com/wwe/alexa-bliss-natalya-to-wrestle-in-historic-wwe-super-showdown-womens-match|url-status=live}} On July 15's edition of Raw, Natalya won a fatal four-way elimination match to become the #1 contender for Becky Lynch's Raw Women's Championship. At SummerSlam, Natalya was unsuccessful in winning the Raw Women's title from Lynch in a Submission match.{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/2019/08/11/summerslam-rowan-jumps-buddy-murphy-roman-reigns-video/|title=WWE SummerSlam: Rowan Jumps Buddy Murphy During Kickoff Show For Ratting Him out to Roman Reigns|website=WWE|date=August 11, 2019 |access-date=August 11, 2019|archive-date=August 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811235449/https://comicbook.com/wwe/2019/08/11/summerslam-rowan-jumps-buddy-murphy-roman-reigns-video/|url-status=live}} On the Raw after SummerSlam, Natalya revealed that she suffered a storyline dislocated elbow and came out wearing a cast, when she was then subjected to a brutal assault from the returning Sasha Banks, whom Natalya considered a friend.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2019/08/12/sasha-banks-returns-to-wwe-on-raw-turns-heel-in-a-brutal-assault-on-natalya-and-becky-lynch/|title=Sasha Banks Returns To WWE On Raw, Turns Heel In A Brutal Assault On Natalya And Becky Lynch|first=Alfred|last=Konuwa|website=Forbes|access-date=August 24, 2019|archive-date=August 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824165407/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2019/08/12/sasha-banks-returns-to-wwe-on-raw-turns-heel-in-a-brutal-assault-on-natalya-and-becky-lynch/|url-status=live}} Natalya was defeated by Banks on August 26 edition of Raw.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-08-26/article/sasha-banks-def-natalya|title=Sasha Banks returns to action against Natalya|access-date=August 27, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827175627/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-08-26/article/sasha-banks-def-natalya|url-status=live}} Natalya later began feuding with Lacey Evans, exchanging victories and losses, before defeating her in a last woman standing match.{{cite web|url=https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1142531-lacey-evans-natalya-last-woman-standing|title=Natalya Powerbombs Lacey Evans Off The Stage, Wins Last Woman Standing Match|date=October 7, 2019|access-date=October 30, 2019|website=Mandatory|archive-date=October 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030120959/https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1142531-lacey-evans-natalya-last-woman-standing|url-status=live}} The pair later took on the Kabuki Warriors in a losing effort.{{cite web|url=https://wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-10-14/article/the-kabuki-warriors-def-natalya-lacey-evans|title=WWE Women's Tag Team Champions The Kabuki Warriors def. Natalya & Lacey Evans|date=October 14, 2019|access-date=October 30, 2019|website=WWE|archive-date=October 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030122234/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-10-14/article/the-kabuki-warriors-def-natalya-lacey-evans|url-status=live}} Natalya defeated Evans again at Crown Jewel, which was the first ever women's match to take place in Saudi Arabia.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2019/10/30/20939670/womens-match-saudi-arabia-wwe-crown-jewel-lacey-evans-natalya|title=A women's match will happen at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia|date=October 7, 2019|access-date=October 30, 2019|website=Cageside Seats}} On the second night of WrestleMania 36 on April 5, 2020, she lost to Liv Morgan in the pre-show.{{cite news|last1=Csonka|first1=Larry|title=411MANIA|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-wwe-wrestlemania-36-part-ii-review/|access-date=April 6, 2020|work=Csonka's WWE WrestleMania 36 (Part II) Review|date=April 5, 2020|archive-date=April 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410224009/https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-wwe-wrestlemania-36-part-ii-review/|url-status=live}}

On the June 15 episode of Raw, Natalya and Liv Morgan lost to The IIconics. Afterward, Natalya began turning heel by ripping on Morgan and claiming that she had been given no respect, with Lana venting her frustrations to Natalya afterward.{{cite web|last1=Staple|first1=Richard|title=WWE Monday Night RAW Results for June 15, 2020|url=https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/wwe-monday-night-raw-results-for-june-15-2020|website=eWrestlingNews|access-date=June 23, 2020|date=June 15, 2020|archive-date=September 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907081321/https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/results/raw-results/wwe-monday-night-raw-results-for-june-15-2020|url-status=live}} On the June 22 episode of Raw, Natalya turned heel for the first time since 2018, when she solidified her alliance with Lana and defeated Morgan by submission.{{cite web|last1=Beaston|first1=Erik|title=WWE Raw Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from June 22|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2897261-wwe-raw-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-june-22|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=June 23, 2020|date=June 22, 2020}} On the October 12 episode of Raw, Natalya would end her alliance with Lana after the duo were defeated by Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke. The same night, Natalya competed in a battle royal for a Raw Women's Championship opportunity where she would survive to the final two before being eliminated by winner Lana.{{Cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|date=October 12, 2020|title=WWE Raw Results - 10/12/20 (Final night of the 2020 WWE Draft, Rollins says goodbye)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/177471-wwe-raw-results-october-12-2020/|access-date=December 27, 2023|website=WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results|language=en-US|archive-date=September 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230920172521/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/177471-wwe-raw-results-october-12-2020/|url-status=live}}

As part of the 2020 Draft in October, Natalya was drafted to the SmackDown brand.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020|title=See all the results from the 2020 Draft|date=October 9, 2020|author=WWE.com Staff|work=WWE|access-date=October 12, 2020|archive-date=November 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103213249/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020|url-status=live}} In January 2021, Natalya formed an alliance with Tamina while putting the women's tag team division on notice.{{cite web|last=Coder|first=Brie|date=January 16, 2021|title=Natalya Says Tamina Snuka "Is Destined For Greatness"|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/01/natalya-says-tamina-snuka-is-destined-for-greatness-680132/|access-date=January 31, 2021|work=Wrestling Inc.|archive-date=January 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130074854/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/01/natalya-says-tamina-snuka-is-destined-for-greatness-680132/|url-status=live}} On the January 30 episode of WWE Backstage, the two allies were forced to face each other in a match to determine who would be the number 30 entrant at the Royal Rumble, in which Natalya won, earning her spot.{{cite web|date=January 30, 2021|title=Natalya defeats Tamina to earn No. 30 spot in Women's Royal Rumble on WWE Backstage; Orton and Edge to kick off Men's Royal Rumble Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/backstage-royal-rumble-reveal|access-date=January 31, 2021|work=WWE}} Natalya and Tamina won a Tag Team Turmoil Match on the first night of WrestleMania 37 for an opportunity to face Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship on the second night.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=April 10, 2021|title=WrestleMania 37 results: Powell's live review of night one featuring Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs. AJ Styles and Omos for the Raw Tag Titles, Bad Bunny and Damian Priest vs The Miz and John Morrison|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/10/wrestlemania-37-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-featuring-sasha-banks-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-wwe-championship-k/|access-date=July 14, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=April 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411050550/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/10/wrestlemania-37-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-featuring-sasha-banks-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-wwe-championship-k/|url-status=live}} However, they failed to win the titles.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=April 11, 2021|title=WrestleMania 37 results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan in a Triple Threat for the WWE Universal Championship, Asuka vs. Rhea Ripley for the Raw Women's Championship, Big E vs. Apollo Crews in a Nigerian Drum Fight for the IC Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/11/wrestlemania-37-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-edge-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-asuka-vs-rhea-ripley-for-the-raw-women/|access-date=July 14, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=April 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412064115/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/11/wrestlemania-37-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-edge-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-asuka-vs-rhea-ripley-for-the-raw-women/|url-status=live}} On the May 14 episode of SmackDown, she and Tamina would defeat Baszler and Jax to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=5/14 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax vs. Tamina and Natalya for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler, the final push for WrestleMania Backlash|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/14/5-14-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-shayna-baszler-and-nia-jax-vs-tamina-and-natalya-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-titles-rey-mysterio-vs-dolph-ziggler-the-final-push-for-wrest/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 14, 2021|access-date=May 15, 2021|archive-date=May 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515013840/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/14/5-14-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-shayna-baszler-and-nia-jax-vs-tamina-and-natalya-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-titles-rey-mysterio-vs-dolph-ziggler-the-final-push-for-wrest/|url-status=live}} On the September 20 episode of Raw, they lost the titles to Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/raw-sept-20-2021|title=Raw results, Sept. 20, 2021: Roman Reigns makes sure Raw acknowledges him as Head of the Table|date=September 20, 2021|publisher=WWE|access-date=September 22, 2021|archive-date=November 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103032205/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/raw-sept-20-2021|url-status=live}}

As part of the 2021 Draft, Tamina was drafted to the Raw brand while Natalya remained on the SmackDown brand, ending the team.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2021|title=See all the results from the 2021 Draft|access-date=October 14, 2021|archive-date=October 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002011314/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2021|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/04/10-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-two-goldberg-returns-the-build-to-wwe-crown-jewel-continues/|title=10/4 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the WWE Draft night two, Goldberg returns, the build to WWE Crown Jewel continues|date=October 4, 2021|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 5, 2021|archive-date=October 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005061332/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/04/10-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-two-goldberg-returns-the-build-to-wwe-crown-jewel-continues/|url-status=live}} In October, Natalya entered the Queen's Crown tournament, where she lost to Doudrop in the first round.{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=10/11 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair vs. Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks, WWE Champion Big E and Drew McIntyre meet face to face, King of the Ring and Queen's Crown opening round matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/11/10-11-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-and-charlotte-flair-vs-bianca-belair-and-sasha-banks-wwe-champion-big-e-and-drew-mcintyre-meet-face-to-face-king-of-the-ring-and-queens/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 12, 2021|date=October 11, 2021|archive-date=October 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012005311/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/11/10-11-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-and-charlotte-flair-vs-bianca-belair-and-sasha-banks-wwe-champion-big-e-and-drew-mcintyre-meet-face-to-face-king-of-the-ring-and-queens/|url-status=live}} She participated in the Royal Rumble match at the namesake event on January 19, 2022, entering at No. 24 and eliminating Tamina and Summer Rae, but was eliminated by Bianca Belair.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=January 29, 2022|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs Doudrop for the Smackdown Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/29/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|access-date=July 14, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=February 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206182331/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/29/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-universal-championship/|url-status=live}} In March, Natalya formed an alliance with Shayna Baszler, challenging for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship; this led to a fatal four-way tag team match for the titles on the second night of WrestleMania 38, which was won by Sasha Banks and Naomi.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=April 3, 2022|title=WrestleMania 38 results: Powell's live review of night two with Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar for the Unified WWE Championship, RK-Bro vs. The Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy for the Raw Tag Titles, Edge vs. AJ Styles, Johnny Knoxville vs. Sami Zayn in an Anything Goes match, Pat McAfee vs. Austin Theory, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/03/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-unified-wwe-championship-rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-for-the-raw-tag-titles/|access-date=July 14, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=April 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404051830/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/03/wrestlemania-38-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-roman-reigns-vs-brock-lesnar-for-the-unified-wwe-championship-rk-bro-vs-the-street-profits-vs-alpha-academy-for-the-raw-tag-titles/|url-status=live}} On the June 3 episode of SmackDown, Natalya won a six-pack challenge for the opportunity to face Ronda Rousey for the SmackDown Women's Championship at Money in the Bank, but failed to win the title.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=June 3, 2022|title=6/3 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of The Usos vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Riddle for the Unified WWE Tag Titles, Raquel Rodriguez vs. Aliyah vs. Shayna Baszler vs. Natalya vs. Shotzi vs. Xia Li in a Six Pack Challenge for a shot at the Smackdown Women's Title, Riddick Moss returns|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/03/6-3-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-the-usos-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-and-riddle-for-the-unified-wwe-tag-titles-raquel-rodriguez-vs-aliyah-vs-shayna-baszler-vs-natalya-vs-sh/|access-date=July 14, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=June 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604104227/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/03/6-3-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-the-usos-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-and-riddle-for-the-unified-wwe-tag-titles-raquel-rodriguez-vs-aliyah-vs-shayna-baszler-vs-natalya-vs-sh/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=July 2, 2022|title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's review of the MITB ladder matches, The Usos vs. The Street Profits for the Undisputed WWE Tag Titles, Ronda Rousey vs. Natalya for the Smackdown Women's Title, Bianca Belair vs. Natalya for the Raw Women's Title, Theory vs. Bobby Lashley for the U.S. Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/02/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-the-mitb-ladder-matches-the-usos-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-titles-ronda-rousey-vs-natalya-for-the-smackdown-womens-title/|access-date=July 14, 2022|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|archive-date=July 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705155811/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/07/02/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-the-mitb-ladder-matches-the-usos-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-titles-ronda-rousey-vs-natalya-for-the-smackdown-womens-title/|url-status=live}}

During a backstage segment on the October 28 episode of SmackDown, Natalya was attacked by Shayna Baszler who aligned with Ronda Rousey, effectively ending their alliance. As of result, Natalya turned face for the first time since 2020.{{Cite web|last=Nemer|first=Roy|date=October 28, 2022|title=WWE SmackDown Results - 10/28/22 (Roman Reigns returns, Ronda Rousey open challenge)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/top-story/249311-wwe-smackdown-results-10-28-22-roman-reigns-returns-ronda-rousey-open-challenge/|access-date=January 13, 2024|website=WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results|language=en-US|archive-date=January 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113005846/https://www.wrestleview.com/top-story/249311-wwe-smackdown-results-10-28-22-roman-reigns-returns-ronda-rousey-open-challenge/|url-status=live}} On the same night, at a SmackDown taping ahead of Crown Jewel, Natalya suffered a storyline nasal injury during a post-match attack conducted by Shayna Baszler at the instruction of Ronda Rousey.{{Cite web|last=McGeorge|first=Alistair|date=November 7, 2022|title=WWE star Natalya shares brutal hospital selfie after suffering dislocated nose|url=https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/07/wwe-natalya-shares-bloody-hospital-selfie-with-dislocated-nose-17715137/|access-date=April 15, 2023|website=Metro|language=en}} This was done to cover Natalya's real life nasal surgery, in which she would need three months to recover.{{Cite web|last=Cude|first=Laura|date=November 8, 2022|title=Report: WWE Books Injury Angle As 'Cover Reason' For Surgery|url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/wwe-injury-angle-natalya-surgery/|access-date=April 15, 2023|website=WrestleTalk|language=en-US|archive-date=April 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415132736/https://wrestletalk.com/news/wwe-injury-angle-natalya-surgery/|url-status=live}} She returned during the 2023 Royal Rumble match as the 11th entrant, being eliminated along with Baszler by Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky).{{Cite web|last=Aftab|first=Manik|date=January 29, 2023|title=Natalya Returns From Injury During WWE Royal Rumble|url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2023/01/28/natalya-returns-from-injury-during-wwe-royal-rumble/|access-date=April 15, 2023|website=Ringside News|language=en-US|archive-date=April 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415132732/https://www.ringsidenews.com/2023/01/28/natalya-returns-from-injury-during-wwe-royal-rumble/|url-status=live}} On February 5, 2023, Natalya won a fatal four-way match on SmackDown against Baszler, Zelina Vega, and Shotzi to qualify for the women's Elimination Chamber match, where the winner would be given a Raw Women's Championship match against Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 39.{{Cite web|last=Mrosko|first=Geno|date=February 3, 2023|title=Natalya added to women's Elimination Chamber match|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2023/2/3/23585418/natalya-added-womens-elimination-chamber-match-feb-18-2023-montreal|access-date=April 15, 2023|website=Cageside Seats|language=en}} On February 18, after starting the match and eliminating Liv Morgan by technical submission with the help of eventual winner Asuka, Natalya was eliminated by Carmella, becoming the third woman in the match to be eliminated overall.{{Cite web|last=Konuwa|first=Alfred|title=WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Results: Winners And Grades From Montreal|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2023/02/18/wwe-elimination-chamber-2023-results-winners-and-grades-from-montreal/|access-date=April 15, 2023|website=Forbes|language=en}} On March 25, 2023, Natalya teamed with Shotzi to qualify for the Women's WrestleMania Showcase fatal four-way tag team match at WrestleMania 39.{{Cite web|title=Shotzi And Natalya Qualify For WrestleMania Showcase Tag, Ronda Rousey And Shayna Baszler Added {{!}} Fightful News|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/shotzi-and-natalya-qualify-wrestlemania-showcase-tag-ronda-rousey-and-shayna-baszler-added|access-date=April 15, 2023|website=www.fightful.com|language=en}} The match took place on the second night, in which Rousey and Baszler were victorious after Rousey forced Shotzi to tap out with an arm bar.{{Cite web|title=WWE WrestleMania 39: Women's WrestleMania Showcase Result|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/wwe-wrestlemania-39-women-wrestlemania-005955566.html|access-date=April 15, 2023|website=Yahoo Entertainment|date=April 3, 2023|language=en-US|archive-date=April 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415134234/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/wwe-wrestlemania-39-women-wrestlemania-005955566.html|url-status=live}}

As part of the 2023 WWE Draft, Natalya was drafted to the Raw brand.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2023|title=See all the results from the 2023 Draft|publisher=WWE|date=April 28, 2023|access-date=May 4, 2023|archive-date=May 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505094809/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2023|url-status=live}} On the May 8 episode of Raw, Natalya stepped up to SmackDown Women's Champion Rhea Ripley but Ripley would make her way out of the ring before things got physical.{{Cite web|title=Natalya Steps Up To Rhea Ripley; Becky Lynch Returns|url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/natalya-steps-up-to-rhea-ripley-becky-lynch-returns/|access-date=May 8, 2023|website=Diva Dirt|language=en-US|archive-date=May 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509084550/https://www.diva-dirt.com/natalya-steps-up-to-rhea-ripley-becky-lynch-returns/|url-status=live}} At Night of Champions, Natalya unsuccessfully challenged Ripley for the SmackDown Women's Championship in a squash match that lasted 70 seconds.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=May 27, 2023|title=WWE Night of Champions results: Powell's live review of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles, Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins vs. AJ Styles for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/27/wwe-night-of-champions-results-powells-live-review-of-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-titles-brock-lesnar-vs-cody-rhodes-seth-rollins-vs/|access-date=May 28, 2023|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=en-US|archive-date=May 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527173019/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/27/wwe-night-of-champions-results-powells-live-review-of-kevin-owens-and-sami-zayn-vs-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-team-titles-brock-lesnar-vs-cody-rhodes-seth-rollins-vs/|url-status=live}} On the June 8 episode of Raw, Natalya faced Zoey Stark to qualify for the women's Money in the Bank ladder match, but was defeated. On the June 19 episode of Raw, Natalya was originally scheduled in a rematch against Ripley, however the match never began as Ripley attacked Natalya before the bell rang.{{Cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|date=June 19, 2023|title=WWE Raw Results - 6/19/23 (Logan Paul returns, Money in the Bank build continues)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/276736-live-wwe-raw-results-june-19-2023-cleveland/|access-date=December 23, 2023|website=WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results|language=en-US}} On the July 3 episode of Raw, Natalya once again unsuccessfully challenged Ripley in a rematch for the Women's World Championship, with the match being well received.{{Cite web|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|date=July 4, 2023|title=WWE Officials Very Happy With Natalya vs. Rhea Ripley Match From Raw|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-officials-very-happy-natalya-vs-rhea-ripley-raw/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705020021/https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-officials-very-happy-natalya-vs-rhea-ripley-raw/|archive-date=July 5, 2023|access-date=July 31, 2023|website=WWE Officials Very Happy With Natalya vs. Rhea Ripley Match From Raw|language=en-US}} Since then, Natalya had also began regularly appearing on WWE Main Event defeating the likes of Xia Li, Tegan Nox, and Nikki Cross.{{Cite web|last=Cox|first=James|date=July 16, 2023|title=WWE Main Event results: Indi Hartwell vs. Dana Brooke|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-main-event-results-indi-hartwell-vs-dana-brooke|access-date=September 1, 2023|website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results|language=en|archive-date=September 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901183156/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-main-event-results-indi-hartwell-vs-dana-brooke|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Cox|first=James|date=August 20, 2023|title=WWE Main Event results: Ricochet vs. Tommaso Ciampa|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-main-event-results-ricochet-vs-tommaso-ciampa|access-date=September 1, 2023|website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results|language=en|archive-date=September 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901184658/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-main-event-results-ricochet-vs-tommaso-ciampa|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Cox|first=James|date=August 27, 2023|title=WWE Main Event results: Natalya vs. Nikki Cross, Ricochet vs. Riddick Moss|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-main-event-results-natalya-vs-nikki-cross-ricochet-vs-riddick-moss|access-date=September 1, 2023|website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results|language=en|archive-date=September 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901184658/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-main-event-results-natalya-vs-nikki-cross-ricochet-vs-riddick-moss|url-status=live}} On September 6, it was announced that Natalya would once again challenge Ripley for the Women's World Championship at Superstar Spectacle, Natalya was defeated at the event.{{Cite web|last=Black|first=Matt|date=September 6, 2023|title=Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya Added To WWE Superstar Spectacle, Updated Card|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1401986-rhea-ripley-vs-natalya-added-to-wwe-superstar-spectacle-updated-card|access-date=September 6, 2023|website=Wrestlezone|language=en-US|archive-date=September 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906184833/https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1401986-rhea-ripley-vs-natalya-added-to-wwe-superstar-spectacle-updated-card|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Rumsey|first=Connel|date=September 8, 2023|title=Full Results From WWE Superstar Spectacle 2023|url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/full-results-from-wwe-superstar-spectacle-2023/|access-date=September 8, 2023|website=WrestleTalk|language=en-US}} On the September 18 episode of Raw, Natalya unsuccessfully challenged Becky Lynch for the NXT Women's Championship.{{Cite web|title=Becky Lynch Defends NXT Women's Title Against Natalya On 9/18 WWE Raw, Set To Appear On 9/19 NXT {{!}} Fightful News|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/becky-lynch-defends-nxt-women-s-title-against-natalya-918-wwe-raw-set-appear-919-nxt|access-date=October 3, 2023|website=www.fightful.com|language=en|archive-date=November 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124165923/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/becky-lynch-defends-nxt-women-s-title-against-natalya-918-wwe-raw-set-appear-919-nxt|url-status=live}} Over the following weeks, Natalya formed an alliance with Tegan Nox. On November 20 episode of Raw, Natalya and Nox won a fatal 4-way tag team match to receive a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship opportunity.{{Cite web|title=Tegan Nox & Natalya to challenge WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Piper Niven & Chelsea Green {{!}} WWE|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2023-11-27/article/piper-niven-chelsea-green-tegan-nox-natalya|access-date=December 7, 2023|website=www.wwe.com}} On the November 27 episode of Raw, the duo unsuccessfully challenged Chelsea Green and Piper Niven for the titles{{Cite web|last=Mueller|first=Doc-Chris|title=WWE Raw Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights After Survivor Series|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10098795-wwe-raw-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights-after-survivor-series|access-date=December 1, 2023|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|archive-date=December 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201224634/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10098795-wwe-raw-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights-after-survivor-series|url-status=live}}

On January 27, 2024, at the 2024 Royal Rumble, Natalya entered the women's Royal Rumble match at number 1, and lasted 20:57. During the match, she attempted to eliminate her tag team partner Tegan Nox before being eliminated by Nox herself.{{Cite web|title=Royal Rumble Match stats 2024|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2024/royal-rumble-match-stats-2024|access-date=January 28, 2024|website=WWE|language=en|archive-date=January 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128091918/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2024/royal-rumble-match-stats-2024|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=411MANIA|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/natalya-eliminated-tegan-nox-royal-rumble/|access-date=January 28, 2024|website=Natalya On Being Eliminated By Tegan Nox In Royal Rumble: 'She's Finally Getting It'|language=en-US|archive-date=January 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128202827/https://411mania.com/wrestling/natalya-eliminated-tegan-nox-royal-rumble/|url-status=live}} In March 2024, Natalya would start making appearances on the NXT brand and would form an alliance with Karmen Petrovic. On the April 9 episode of NXT, Natalya unsuccessfully challenged Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Championship, after interference from Lola Vice.{{Cite web|title=WWE NXT results: April 9, 2024|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2024-04-09/article/results|access-date=May 1, 2024|website=WWE|language=en|archive-date=May 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501141733/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2024-04-09/article/results|url-status=live}} On week 2 of Spring Breakin', Natalya was defeated by Vice in an NXT Underground match.{{Cite web|last=Elizabeth|first=Claire|date=April 30, 2024|title=WWE NXT Spring Breakin' 2024 Week Two results, live blog: Two title matches|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2024/4/30/24144362/wwe-nxt-spring-breakin-2024-week-two-results-live-blog-two-title-matches-womens-undeground|access-date=May 1, 2024|website=Cageside Seats|language=en}} Natalya participated in the 2024 Queen of the Ring tournament, where she was defeated by Iyo Sky in the first round.{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=May 6, 2024|title=WWE Raw results (5/6): Powell's live review of Gunther vs. Sheamus, Ricochet vs. Ilja Dragunov, Lyra Valkyria vs. Asuka, Iyo Sky vs. Natalya, and more King and Queen of the Ring matches|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/06/wwe-raw-results-5-6-powells-live-review-of-gunther-vs-sheamus-ricochet-vs-ilja-dragunov-lyra-valkyria-vs-asuka-iyo-sky-vs-natalya-and-more-king-and-queen-of-the-ring-matches/|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|language=|archive-date=May 7, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507011347/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/06/wwe-raw-results-5-6-powells-live-review-of-gunther-vs-sheamus-ricochet-vs-ilja-dragunov-lyra-valkyria-vs-asuka-iyo-sky-vs-natalya-and-more-king-and-queen-of-the-ring-matches/|url-status=live}}

On September 9 episode of Raw, Natalya made her comeback after a three-months hiatus to team up with Lyra Valkyria and Zelina Vega, defeating Pure Fusion Collective (Shayna Baszler, Sonya Deville and Zoey Stark).{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (9/9): Powell's live review of Jey Uso vs. Pete Dunne vs. Ilja Dragunov vs. Braun Strowman for a shot at the Intercontinental Title, Bret Hart appears, WWE Women's Tag Team Title match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/09/wwe-raw-results-9-9-powells-live-review-of-jey-uso-vs-pete-dunne-vs-ilja-dragunov-vs-braun-strowman-for-a-shot-at-the-intercontinental-title-bret-hart-appears-wwe-womens-tag-team-title-mat/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 9, 2024|access-date=September 9, 2024}}

Whilst still signed to WWE, Neidhart, billed as Nattie Neidhart, was announced as a member of the cast of the thirteenth edition of Josh Barnett's Bloodsport, held by Game Changer Wrestling during WrestleMania weekend. She defeated Miyu Yamashita before being involved in a brawl with NWA World Women’s Champion Kenzie Paige.{{Cite web |last=Wilkinson |first=Nick |date=2025-04-18 |title=Nattie Neidhart Wins Bloodsport Debut, Brawls With Kenzie Paige |url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/nattie-neidhart-wins-bloodsport-debut-brawls-with-kenzie-paige/#google_vignette |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=Diva Dirt |language=en-US}}

The National Wrestling Alliance announced that Natalya will compete at NWA's Crockett Cup 2025 on May 17.{{Cite web |last=Rueter |first=Sean |date=2025-03-04 |title=Natalya will make her NWA debut at this year’s Crockett Cup show |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2025/3/4/24377723/natalya-indies-gcw-bloodsport-wrestlemania-week-nwa-debut-crockett-cup-may-wwe-partnerships |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}}

Neidhart has known TJ Wilson since she was 12 years old, and they began dating in November 2001.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/01/28/pf-3467685.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716175936/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/01/28/pf-3467685.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=TJ & Nattie: A perfect team|date=February 14, 2007|last=Clevett|first=Jason|access-date=March 11, 2008|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}{{cite video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQNBULk2L4U|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203181223/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQNBULk2L4U|archive-date=February 3, 2014|url-status=dead|title=Interview of Natalya (Diva of WWE)|people=Natalie Neidhart|time=2:28|access-date=May 4, 2014|publisher=RTL9}}{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/kidd_tyson.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718101000/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/kidd_tyson.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 18, 2012|title=Tyson Kidd|access-date=April 3, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|quote=And, since 2001, he has been in a relationship with Nattie Neidhart}} The pair married on June 26, 2013.{{cite web|last=Neuenschwander|first=Andy|title=WWE Superstars Natalya and Tyson Kidd married, Daniel Bryan and others in attendance-get the exclusive wedding details!|url=http://www.eonline.com/shows/total_divas/news/435009/wwe-superstars-natalya-and-tyson-kidd-married-curt-hawkins-and-others-in-attendance-get-the-exclusive-wedding-details|publisher=E! Online|access-date=June 30, 2013|date=June 29, 2013}} Their wedding was featured on the first season of Total Divas.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/07/21105076.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131206125147/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/07/21105076.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 6, 2013|title=Natalya's on a Total roll|date=September 7, 2013|last=Laprade|first=Pat|access-date=December 6, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} She also owns a home in Calgary.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/12/05/7647341.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130101035133/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/12/05/7647341.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 1, 2013|title=Natalya by nature|date=December 5, 2008|last=Andres|first=Kenai|access-date=December 9, 2008|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}

On October 1, 2016, Neidhart had her two front teeth knocked out during a house show match in Las Vegas, Nevada.{{cite web|url=http://www.maxim.com/entertainment/natalya-teeth-knocked-out-2016-10|title=WWE Diva Natalya Got Her Front Teeth Knocked Out During a Match|publisher=Maxim|date=October 4, 2016|access-date=October 8, 2016}} Natalya is legally blind in her left eye.{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/699873/nattie-is-super-nervous-over-her-eye-injury-getting-worse-watch-the-total-divas-bonus-clip|title=Natalya is super nervous over her eye injury getting worse|publisher=EOnline|date=October 1, 2015|access-date=November 27, 2020}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-24 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Natalya Neidhart Reveals Her Struggle With Legal Blindness |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/features/natalya-neidhart-reveals-her-struggle-with-legal-blindness |access-date=2024-10-24 |website=Wrestling On Fannation |language=en-US}}

Beginning in October 2017, Neidhart has been writing a weekly column which appears in the Calgary Sun and Edmonton Sun, detailing her life and career.{{Cite web|url=https://calgarysun.com/sports/other-sports/natalya-neidhart-halloween-is-a-special-time|title=Natalya Neidhart: Halloween is a special time | Calgary Sun|date=October 27, 2017}}

In an October 23, 2019, interview with fansite WrestleZone, Natalya confirmed her voluntary childlessness, stating, "I’ve never wanted to have kids. I was very close to my parents, I’m very close to my sisters, I even have a very maternal instinct in the locker room with the girls that I work with. But I don’t want my own kids… I don’t think anyone should be a parent unless they really are fully committed to it."{{Cite web|last=Nash|first=Anthony|date=October 23, 2019|title=Natalya On Not Wanting Children, Becoming Close Friends With Ronda Rousey|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1146563-natalya-on-not-wanting-children-becoming-close-friends-with-ronda-rousey|access-date=February 9, 2024|website=Wrestlezone|language=en-US}}

Natalya appeared alongside Paige, Brie Bella and the Chrisley family on the 88th Academy Awards edition of E! Countdown to the Red Carpet in February 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/brie-bella-paige-natalya-e-oscars-red-carpet-countdown|title=Brie Bella, Paige and Natalya take on The Chrisley Family during 'E! Countdown to the Red Carpet: The 2016 Academy Awards'|website=WWE|date=February 28, 2016|access-date=February 29, 2016}}

Natalya has appeared in fifteen WWE console games. She made her in-game debut in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 and appears in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, WWE '12,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/thq/wwe-12/thq-wwe-12-roster-reveal-september|title=Superstar roster revealed for THQ's "WWE '12"|date=September 2, 2011|last=Corey|first=Clayton|access-date=October 25, 2015|website=WWE}} WWE '13 (DLC), WWE 2K14, WWE 2K15, WWE 2K16,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas-27794108|title=Superstars and Divas featured on WWE 2K16 roster list|date=September 15, 2015|access-date=September 15, 2015|website=WWE}} WWE 2K17,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/article/wwe-2k17-roster-playable-characters-superstars|title=Superstars to be featured on WWE 2K17 roster|date=June 27, 2016|access-date=October 1, 2016|last=Matthew|first=Artus|website=WWE}} WWE 2K18, WWE 2K19, WWE 2K20,{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k18/article/wwe-2k18-roster-reveal-week-two-playable-character-list|title=WWE 2K18 roster reveal continues with 37 new Superstars confirmed as playable characters|date=August 24, 2017|access-date=August 24, 2017|last=Matthew|first=Artus|website=WWE}} WWE 2K Battlegrounds,{{cite news|last1=Bankhurst|first1=Adam|title=WWE 2K Battleground's Full Roster Revealed, AJ Styles and Finn Balor Confirmed for Launch|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/wwe-2k-battlegrounds-full-roster-revealed-aj-styles-and-finn-balor-confirmed-for-launch|work=IGN|publisher=IGN Entertainment, Inc.|date=August 16, 2020}} WWE 2K22,{{Cite web|title=WWE 2K22: All Official Wrestler Ratings Revealed So Far (Updated)|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-2k22-official-wrestler-ratings/|access-date=April 17, 2022|website=WWE|date=January 27, 2022 |language=en}} WWE 2K23,{{Cite web|title=WWE 2K23 Roster Official List {{!}} WWE 2K23|url=https://wwe.2k.com/roster-list|access-date=February 17, 2023|website=wwe.2k.com|language=en-US}} WWE 2K24 and WWE 2K25 .{{Cite web|title=WWE 2K24 Roster Official List {{!}} WWE 2K24|url=https://wwe.2k.com/2k24/roster-list/|access-date=May 12, 2024|website=wwe.2k.com|language=en}} She has appeared in five WWE mobile games: WWE SuperCard, WWE Champions, WWE Mayhem, WWE Universe, and WWE TapMania.{{citation needed|date=April 2024}}

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• Canadian Pro-Wrestling Hall of Fame
• Class of 2023{{cite web|url=https://cpwhof.cwnonline.ca/2023-class/|title=2023 Class|work=Canadian Pro-Wrestling Hall of Fame|access-date=November 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322085053/http://cpwhof.cwnonline.ca/2023-class/|archive-date=March 22, 2023|url-status=live}}
• Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame
• Individually{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/hallofame.html|title=Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190615183551/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/hallofame.html|archive-date=June 15, 2019}}
• With the Hart family
• Guinness Book of World Records
• Most appearances on pay-per-view for a female WWE wrestler - 75{{cite news|last1=Lovell|first1=Blake|title=Guinness Book Of World Records Recognizes Randy Orton & Natalya's WWE PPV Records|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/guinness-book-of-world-records-randy-orton-natalya-wwe/|access-date=March 13, 2022|work=411 Mania|date=November 29, 2021}}
• Most matches for a female WWE wrestler - 1514{{cite web|title=Most WWE matches (female)|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/663611-most-wwe-matches-female|website=Guinness World Records|access-date=March 13, 2022|language=en-gb}}
• Most wins by a female WWE wrestler - 663{{cite news|last1=Harris|first1=Jeffrey|title=Natalya Sets New Guinness World Record With Most WWE Female Career Wins|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/natalya-sets-new-guinness-world-record-with-most-wwe-female-career-wins/|access-date=March 13, 2022|work=411 Mania|date=December 23, 2021}}
• Most WWE Wrestlemania appearances by a female WWE wrestler - 8
• Most WWE RAW matches - 174
• Most WWE Smackdown matches - 200
• NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling
• ECCW Women's Championship (1 time)
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
• Ranked No. 4 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2011{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2011.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50 for 2011|access-date=March 4, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|publisher=Internet Wrestling Database}}
• Ranked No. 66 of the top 150 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 150 in 2021{{Cite web|url=https://pwi-online.com/pwi-womens-150-top-5-revealed/|title=2021 PWI Women's 150 – The Top 5 Revealed!|last=McElvaney|first=Kevin|date=October 21, 2021|work=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|access-date=October 21, 2021}}
• Ranked No. 28 of the top 50 Tag Teams in the PWI Tag Team 50 in 2021– with Tamina{{cite web|last=Martínez|first=Sebastián|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/103912-young-bucks-numeros-1-pwi-tag-teams-2021|work=Solowrestlig|title=The Young Bucks se afianzan el primer puesto de los Top 50 Tag Team de PWI|date=December 2, 2021|access-date=December 2, 2021}}
• Rolling Stone
• Overdue Title Run of the Year (2017){{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-the-miz-116075/|title=WWE Wrestler of the Year: The Miz|magazine=Rolling Stone|first=Kenny|last=Herzog|date=December 19, 2017|access-date=August 30, 2020}}
• Sports Illustrated
• Ranked No. 11 in the top 30 female wrestlers in 2018{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/12/28/wwe-wrestling-women-top-10-wrestlers-award|title=Counting down the top 10 women's wrestlers of 2018|first1=Justin|last1=Barrasso|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=December 28, 2018|access-date=June 5, 2019}}
• Stampede Wrestling
• Stampede Women's Pacific Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/canada/ab/calg-pac-wm.html|title=Stampede Wrestling Women's Pacific Title|access-date=October 2, 2007|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}
• Women's Wrestler of the Year (2005){{cite web|url=http://www.stampedewrestling.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=2|title=Nattie Neidhart-Alumni|access-date=November 18, 2008|publisher=Stampede Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091115081145/http://www.stampedewrestling.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=2|archive-date=November 15, 2009}}
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
• Worst Worked Match of the Year (2013) with Brie Bella, Cameron, Eva Marie, JoJo, Naomi, and Nikki Bella vs. AJ Lee, Aksana, Alicia Fox, Kaitlyn, Rosa Mendes, Summer Rae, and Tamina Snuka on November 24{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 27, 2014|title=Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more|journal=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|location=Campbell, California|issn=1083-9593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more|page=32}}
• WWE
• WWE Divas Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/divas-championship|title=WWE Divas championship|publisher=WWE|access-date=May 16, 2019}}
• WWE SmackDown Women's Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/smackdown-womens-championship|title=WWE SmackDown Women's Championship|publisher=WWE|access-date=May 16, 2019}}
• WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Tamina{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Women's Tag Team Championship|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)}}
• WWE Women's Speed Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2024) {{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-speed-women-s-number-one-contender-s-tournament-natalya-vs-michin-result|title=WWE Speed Women's Number One Contender's Tournament: Natalya vs. Michin Result|date=January 2, 2024|work=fightful.com|access-date=January 2, 2024}}
• Wheel of Fortune
• Wheel of Fortune WWE Week Tournament{{Cite web|last=andynwof|date=March 31, 2023|title=WoF Recap: March 30, 2023|url=https://andynwof.wordpress.com/2023/03/30/wof-recap-march-30-2023/|access-date=June 3, 2023|website=WHEEL of FORTUNE with Andy Nguyen|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=andynwof|date=March 31, 2023|title=WoF Recap: March 31, 2023 — Friday Finals|url=https://andynwof.wordpress.com/2023/03/31/wof-recap-march-31-2023-friday-finals/|access-date=June 3, 2023|website=WHEEL of FORTUNE with Andy Nguyen|language=en}}

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