WWE Superstar Natalya Neidhart, affectionately known as Nattie, has long been a prominent figure in professional wrestling. Recently, a candid detail from her past practices in the locker room, involving a penchant for nudity, has resurfaced, further cementing her distinctive persona.
Recalling Locker Room Habits
The topic gained renewed attention through retired wrestler Brandi Rhodes, who recounted Nattie's memorable locker room behavior on her program, "A Shot of Brandi." Rhodes described Neidhart's habit of being completely unclothed, often with her phone in hand, making quite an impression on her fellow performers.
"When I was in the locker room with you back, this is so long ago... Back in the day. You were always naked. Are you always naked?" Rhodes questioned during the show.
Rhodes elaborated on the scene, suggesting Nattie's actions were partly a playful assertion of her physical prowess.
"When she was being naked, this is what she would do. I’m telling you, she would do this. She would have her phone, be totally naked... But it was like F-ing with everybody. Just to be like 'my physique is so great. Just look at it.'"
Nattie's Candid Explanation
A member of wrestling's esteemed Hart family dynasty, Natalya is the daughter of the late Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and the niece of Bret "The Hitman" Hart. She offered a straightforward explanation for her former locker room habits.
"Listen, I think it was because, why I probably was naked in the locker room, is because if you’re built in the front and stacked in the back, you may as well just let it all hang out," Nattie revealed.
This candid remark resonates with a bygone era in wrestling, where performers sometimes utilized their physicality and a lack of attire to enhance storytelling and forge a deeper connection with the audience, aiming for a sense of authenticity.
An Unforgettable Coaching Moment
Nattie's comfort with her nudity was so profound that it sometimes led to amusing situations. She recounted an instance where she was so engrossed in coaching a fellow wrestler that she momentarily forgot her state of undress.
"Poor Eve Torres. I was going over a match with her once, and I was trying to correct her on some forearms," Nattie shared. "I was like, 'You've got to throw your hips into it. Every kind of sport, it’s all coming from the [hips]. 'And Eve’s like, 'Nattie, put something on.'"
This anecdote highlights Nattie's dedication to her craft, even when it led to slightly awkward but memorable interactions.
A Unique Part of Her Legacy
Rather than downplaying or avoiding the humorous stories surrounding her past locker room behavior, Natalya Neidhart has chosen to embrace them. This willingness to lean into her unique experiences and share them openly further solidifies her status as a distinctive and unforgettable personality in the world of professional wrestling, adding another layer to her enduring legacy.