The WWE universe is abuzz with the news that Natalya, the longest-tenured female WWE Superstar, is on the verge of becoming a free agent. With her contract set to expire in a matter of weeks, speculation is rife about her future with the company. According to recent reports, WWE officials have approached Natalya with a new contract offer, but the Queen of Harts is still weighing her options.
Natalya’s hesitation to put ink to paper is reportedly due to her various outside projects, including a movie on The Hart Family, which was announced earlier this year. As she considers her next move, rumors are swirling about a potential departure to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). If Natalya were to join AEW, it’s likely she would receive an offer to participate in the 2024 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, which is set to take place in July.
The tournament, announced by AEW during their Double or Nothing event, will coincide with the 25th anniversary of The Owen Hart Foundation. The men’s and women’s tournament winners will receive title shots at the All In pay-per-view in August. The finals of the tournaments will be held on July 10 during Dynamite in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Furthermore, Natalya’s husband, Tyson Kidd, a current WWE producer, may also be considering a departure from the company. It’s speculated that if Natalya leaves WWE, Kidd will likely follow suit and join her in whichever promotion she signs with. As a producer under a standard employment agreement rather than a contract, Kidd’s exit would be a significant blow to WWE’s backstage team.
The potential loss of Natalya and Tyson Kidd would be a significant blow to WWE, especially given Natalya’s storied career and Tyson’s valuable experience as a producer. As the clock ticks down on Natalya’s contract, the wrestling world waits with bated breath to see what the future holds for this beloved WWE superstar. Will she stay with WWE, or will she take her talents to AEW? Only time will tell.
