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Natalya Falls Short in NWA Women’s Title Bid at Crockett Cup 2025

WWE veteran Natalya stepped into unfamiliar territory this past weekend, making her long-awaited debut in the National Wrestling Alliance — but came up just short in her pursuit of gold.

Competing under the name Nattie Neidhart, the multi-time WWE champion challenged reigning NWA World Women’s Champion Kenzie Paige during the Crockett Cup 2025 event at the historic ECW Arena in Philadelphia. Despite a hard-fought effort, Neidhart was unable to unseat Paige, who retained her title in a match that was taped for an upcoming episode of NWA Powerrr.

This cross-promotional showdown had been brewing since last month’s GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII, where Paige ambushed Natalya following her victory over Miyu Yamashita. That post-match confrontation laid the groundwork for the NWA title clash, which marked Natalya’s first bout since Bloodsport — and her first ever inside an NWA ring.

Though not active in the WWE ring since that Bloodsport appearance, Natalya has continued to appear on Raw, occasionally featured in backstage segments alongside Maxxine Dupri and the Alpha Academy. For her NWA debut, she made a powerful statement with her presentation, once again entering to Rage Against the Machine’s iconic “Killing in the Name” — backed by her crew, giving the entrance a defiant and gritty vibe fitting the venue and occasion.

Natalya has been vocal about her passion for wrestling beyond the confines of WWE, citing her longtime friendship with NWA owner and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan as one reason she pushed hard to compete in the promotion. “I’ve wanted to wrestle in NWA for years,” she said in a recent interview, adding that she did “everything in [her] power” to make the Crockett Cup appearance happen.

While the NWA World Women’s Championship slipped through her fingers, Natalya isn’t slowing down. She remains ambitious about her future in WWE, where she’s got her eyes on newly launched titles: the Women’s United States Championship and the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. With decades of experience and a renewed fire, it’s clear that Natalya is looking to carve out her legacy both inside and outside of WWE rings.

Natalya Set for NWA Debut at Crockett Cup 2025

Veteran WWE star Natalya is set to make her mark in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) as she has officially been announced for the NWA Crockett Cup 2025. The event, which takes place on May 17th at the iconic 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA, will be Natalya’s first-ever appearance in an NWA ring. The news was revealed on Busted Open Radio, adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming tournament.

This move follows another major announcement for the former WWE Women’s Champion, as she was recently confirmed to compete at Bloodsport, a hard-hitting, hybrid wrestling event that focuses on a more MMA-inspired style. With these appearances, Natalya is proving she’s ready to test herself outside of WWE and showcase her versatility in different wrestling environments.

Natalya’s involvement brings even more prestige to an event already known for its rich history and high-caliber competition.

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NWA Crockett Cup Results Night One And Two 3/19/22 – 3/20/22

Night One

Pre-Show

* Magic Jake Dumas defeated Captain YUMA (w/ Danny Deals and Jeremiah Plunkett)

* The Tate Twins (Brandon Tate and Brent Tate) defeated Violence Is Forever (Dominic Garrini and Kevin Ku), The Rip City Shooters (Joshua Bishop and Wes Barkley), and The Heatseekers (Elliott Russell and Sigmon) to advance to Crockett Cup first-round match against La Rebelión

* The Briscoe Brothers (Jay and Mark) defeated The NOW (Hale Collins and Vik Dalishus)

Main Show

* Tribute graphic for Scott Hall opens the show.

* Hawx Aerie (Luke Hawx and PJ Hawx) defeated The End (Odinson and Parrow) in a Crockett Cup Round 1 match. Afterwards, Parrow powerbombed Hawx.

* Backstage, Billy Corgan talked about the history of the Crockett Cup and wondered which Jeff Jarrett will show up tomorrow for the NWA Heavyweight Title match which he is set to officiate.

* The Cardonas (Mike Knox and VSK) defeated Matthew Mims and The Pope in a Crockett Cup Round 1 match

* NWA Women’s Champion Kamille said that while she respects Kylie Rae but isn’t sure how she earned a title shot. She added that she will bring chapstick for Chelsea Green to help her after all the ass she’s been kissing. Kamille said that a championship match should be one-on-one, and that Corgan gave in by making it a Triple Threat match.

* Aron Stevens revealed that JR Kratos is not at the show and introduced The Blue Meanie as his tag team partner for tonight.

* The Dirty Sexy Boys (Dirty Dango and JTG) defeated Aron Stevens and The Blue Meanie in a Crockett Cup Round 1 match

* NWA TV Champion Tyrus told everyone to keep their eyes on Jordan Clearwater as he took off his robe.

* Gold Rushhh (Jordan Clearwater and Marshe Rockett) defeated Strictly Business (Chris Adonis and Thom Latimer) in a Crockett Cup Round 1 match

* In an interview backstage, The Fixers vowed to win the tournament, adding that it doesn’t matter who they face.

* Doug Williams and Harry Smith defeated The Ill Begotten (Alex Taylor & Rush Freeman) in a Crockett Cup Round 1 match

* La Rebelión (Bestia 666 and Mecha Wolf) defeated The Tate Twins (Brandon Tate and Brent Tate) in a Crockett Cup Round 1 match

* In a backstage interview, The Cardonas said they’re going to save the NWA tag team division.

* The Cardonas (VSK & Mike Knox) defeated The Fixers (Jay Bradley and Wrecking Ball Legursky) in a Crockett Cup Quarter Final match

* The Briscoe Brothers (Jay and Mark) defeated The Dirty Sexy Boys (Dirty Dango and JTG) in a Crockett Cup Quarter Final match

* In an interview backstage, BLK Jeez and Tyrus said they expect to win in the quarterfinals, and Tyrus noted that he is confident going into his match with Rodney Mack tomorrow.

* La Rebelión (Bestia 666 and Mecha Wolf) defeated Hawx Aerie (PJ Hawx) in a Crockett Cup Quarter Final Handicap match

* Doug Williams and Harry Smith defeated Gold Rushhh (Jordan Clearwater and Marshe Rockett) in a Crockett Cup Quarter Final match

* La Rebelión said in an interview that they will be the next winners of the Crockett Cup.

* Billy Corgan joined the announce table to talk about NWA’s tag team division and said tomorrow night will be interesting. He thanked everyone for watching and previewed tomorrow’s matches.

Night Two:

* NWA Crockett Cup Semifinal Match: The Briscoes def. The Cardonas

* NWA Crockett Cup Semifinal Match: The Commonwealth Connection def. La Rebelion

* NWA National Heavyweight Championship Match: Anthony Mayweather def. Jax Dane. Dane then attacked Mayweather’s knee and cashed in his Championship Series opportunity.

* NWA National Heavyweight Championship Match: Jax Dane def. Anthony Mayweather

* NWA World Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: The Hex def. Pretty Empowered

* NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship Match: Homicide def. Austin Aries, Colby Corino, Darius Lockhart

* NWA World Women’s Championship Match: Kamille def. Kylie Rae & Chelsea Green

* NWA World Television Championship Match: Tyrus def. Rodney Mack

* NWA Crockett Cup Finals Match: The Briscoes def. The Commonwealth Connection

* NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match: Matt Cardona def. Nick Aldis by DQ when Chelsea Green low blowed referree Jeff Jarrett and Jarrett thought it was Mickie James.

NWA Crockett Cup 2020 Announced For April In Atlanta

The NWA Crockett Cup 2020 pay-per-view has been announced for Sunday, April 19 from the Gateway Arena in College Park, Georgia, in the Atlanta area.

Tickets for the pay-per-view go on sale Friday, February 28. The pre-sale begins on Thursday, February 27. The Gateway Arena has a capacity of 5,000 fans.

NWA’s Crockett Cup 2020 pay-per-view will be held on the same night as Impact Wrestling’s Rebellion pay-per-view in New York City.

It’s believed that the Crockett Cup 2020 pay-per-view will be headlined by Marty Scurll vs. NWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis in a rematch from the 2019 Cup.

Below is the National Wrestling Alliance’s Twitter announcement on the pay-per-view:

2019 NWA Crockett Cup Results

Joe Galli, Jim Cornette, and Ian Riccaboni were the announce team.

Wild Card Tag Team Battle Royal (Winner is the 8th entrant into the Crockett Cup) – Winners: Royce Isaacs & Thom Latimer advance to the Crockett Cup tournament

Crockett Cup Tournament:

Flip Gordon & Bandido (ROH) vs. Stuka Jr. & Guerrera Maya Jr (CMLL) – Winners: Flip Gordon & Bandido

Royace Isaacs and Thom Latimer vs. (Crimson and Jax Dane) The War Kings (NWA) – Winners: Royce Isaacs & Thom Latimer

 

The Briscoes talk about the old Crockett Cup tournament and how the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express couldn’t make it past the first round. The Briscoes fully expect history to repeat itself. The Briscoes says they are going to win the tournament and put Rock ‘n’ Roll Express out to pasture.

Jim Cornette introduces The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, before the match gets started he asks them if they know what they’ve gotten themselves into tonight against The Briscoes. They will feed off the fans support and winning the Crockett Cup is something they want to check off their bucket list. Cornette says it’s good to see The Briscoes, “Good to see you too, Jim, now hand me that microphone!” Cornette hands it over and bounces. They let their opponents decide if they want to head to the back and keep their body in check, or fight and get retired. Morton kicks Jay below the belt before the bell rings.

The Briscoes (ROH) vs. Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (NWA) – Winners: The Briscoes 

Villain Enterprises PCO & Brody King (ROH)  vs. Kojima & Nagata (New Japan Pro Wrestling) – Winners: PCO & Brody King

 

Madusa headed out to the ring with the NWA Women’s Championship. She will present it to the winner.

NWA Women’s Championship (Vacant): Allysin Kay vs. Santana Garrett – Winner and new NWA Women’s Champion: Allysin Kay

Crockett Cup Semi-Final Match: Flip Gordon and Bandido (RHO) vs. Royce Isaacs & Thom Latimer – Winner: Royce Isaacs & Thom Latimer

Crockett Cup Semi-Final Match: The Briscoes (ROH) vs. PCO & Brody King (ROH) – Winners: PCO & Brody King via DQ

NWA National Championship: (C) Willie Mack vs. Colt Cabana – Winner and new NWA National Champion: Colt Cabana

Post-match, James Storm headed to the ring and gets on the mic. He initially congratulates Cabana for winning the title, but then yells at management for not wanting a guy like him in the main event scene. He says to Cabana that’s why he came out here to challenge Cabana because they can’t stop him from doing that. He tells Cabana to be ready next time they meet.

Members of the Crockett Family, ROH COO Joe Koff, and NWA President Billy Corgan out with the Crockett Cup and NWA World Tag Team Titles. Caprice Coleman talks with Nikita Koloff who says it’s great to be back and he thanks the Crockett Family for giving him his opportunity. Coleman asks about Koloff losing his accent, and he says after 35 years his English is bound to get better. Magnum TA heads out, Koloff welcomes him. Magnum talks about when he was able to be involved in the very first Crockett Cup and how great the experience was. The two sit ringside for the upcoming finals match.

Crockett Cup Finals: PCO & Brody King (ROH) vs. Royce Isaacs & Thom Latimer – Winners of the 2019 Crockett Cup and new NWA World Tag Team Champions: PCO and Brody King

NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship: (C) Nick Aldis w/Kamilla vs. Marty Scurll – Winner: Nick Aldis via Submission

Post-match, Scurll and Aldis hug and raise each other’s hands up. Scurll gets on the mic and asks Aldis not to leave just yet. Scurll says 15 years ago he started his dream to be a wrestler and said Aldis was the won who took him under his wing and helped him become the man he is today. He says after the match they just had shows how far they both have come. He was hoping at this point he would be double champion, but the better man won. He says Aldis is the champ and nobody deserves it more than him. Aldis says Scurll is the biggest self-made star in wrestling. He then puts over the NWA’s resurgence and thanks the fans.

Transcript via Wrestling Inc.

NWA Crockett Cup Final Card 4/27/19

NWA Crockett Cup will take place tomorrow from the Cabarrus Arena in Concord, North Carolina. Join us for full live beginning at 7 pm ET!

The event will stream live on FITE for $19.99, ROH HonorClub, and traditional PPV.

 

NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship: (C) Nick Aldis vs. Marty Scurll

NWA National Championship: (C) Willie Mack vs. Colt Cabana

NWA Women’s Championship (Vacant): Allysin Kay vs. Santana Garrett

Crockett Cup Tournament: Winners of Block A face Winners of Block B in Finals

Block A

The Briscoes (ROH) vs. Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (NWA)

Villain Enterprises PCO & Brody King (ROH)  vs. Kojima & Nagata (New Japan Pro Wrestling)

Block B

Flip Gordon & Bandido (ROH) vs. Stuka Jr. & Guerrera Maya Jr (CMLL)

Crimson & Jax Dane (NWA) vs. Winner of Wild Card Battle Royal

Wild Card Tag Team Battle Royal (Winner is the 8th entrant into the Crockett Cup)

Also appearing the Legends of Jim Crockett Promotions including all three members of Jim Cornette’s Midnight Express, legendary NWA Ref Tommy Young, Nikita Koloff and Magnum TA.

Wrestling News Blog Podcast Episode 8 – AEW, Cody vs. Dustin, NWA Crockett Cup, Impact Rebellion And More

Wrestling News Blog Podcast Episode 8

Segment One – AEW “Double or Nothing” Cody Rhodes vs. Dustin Rhodes

Segment Two – WWE News

Segment Three – Starrcast II, Undertaker & Kurt Angle Pulled

Segment Four – CM Punk

Segment Five – 2019 NWA Crockett Cup

Segment Six – Impact Wrestling “Rebellion”

Wrestling News Blog Podcast is available on all major podcast apps such as Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and Stitcher.

NWA Women’s Championship Vacated, New Champion To Be Decided At Crockett Cup

NWA announced earlier today the Women’s Championship has been vacated by Jazz and a new champion will be decided at this weekend’s Crockett Cup event in Concord, North Carolina. Allysin Kay (fka Impact Wrestling’s Sienna) was originally scheduled to face Jazz, but will now go against an opponent to be named later this week for the vacant title.

Jazz won the championship back in September of 2016, holding it for 946 days, which is the third longest behind Debbie Combs and The Fabulous Moolah.

Below is the updated card this Saturday’s Crockett Cup.

* Nick Aldis (c) vs. Marty Scurll (NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship)
* Willie Mack (c) vs. Colt Cabana (NWA National Championship)
* Allysin Kay vs. Santana Garrett (For the vacant NWA Women’s Championship)
* The Briscoes vs. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Crockett Cup First Round)
* Villain Enterprises (PCO & Brody King) vs. Satoshi Kojima and Yugi Nagata (Crockett Cup First Round)
* Flip Gordon and Bandido vs. Guerrero Maya Jr. and Stuka Jr. (Crockett Cup First Round)
* The War Kings (Crimson and Jax Dane) vs. Winner of the Wild Card Tag Team Battle Royal (Crockett Cup First Round)
* Wild Card Tag Team Battle Royal (Winner is the 8th entrant into the Crockett Cup)

The event will stream live on FITE for $19.99, ROH HonorClub, and traditional PPV.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

UPDATE:

Jazz revealed on Twitter that she had to vacate the NWA World Women’s Championship due to medical and personal issues.