Natalya is the most experienced female WWE wrestler today, and she is also the longest tenured female WWE wrestler in the company's history. Natalya has been competing in WWE since 2007, and if we add her five years of experience on the independent circuit, then we realize that Natalya has had a 22-year wrestling career, which is impressive.
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There is a lot to know about Natalya, especially with her history in WWE stretching so many years.
Over the years, Natalya's body has changed quite a bit. Surgeries, hours upon hours in the gym and simply aging have made Natalya look very different from when she made her wrestling debut, and it's worth taking a look at her evolution.
UPDATE: 2024/05/28 17:30 EST BY ROBERTH PEREZ
All human beings change over the years, for better or worse, and wrestlers are no exception. It's always interesting to see how a superstar's appearance has changed over the years, especially their physique. So many hours in the gym, strict diets and surgeries make wrestlers change. Natalya, for example, has changed a lot. We collected some photos from when she was young and, compared to the Natalya of today, there is a big difference. She has changed progressively over the years and that is precisely what we will show you below.
Natalya As A Teenager
Natalya Long Before Her WWE Career
- Natalya was around 18 years old when these photos were taken.
- Natalya looked young and natural.
- Since then, Natalya's body has changed a lot.
Natalya began her professional wrestling career in 2002, but these photos were apparently taken a couple of years before that. Natalya was very young, slim and eager to face life's challenges. At that time, she had not undergone surgery and had no defined muscles.
We don't know what was going through Natalya's mind back then, but perhaps she already envisioned herself succeeding in the wrestling industry. After all, she has always had wrestling in her veins.
Natalya With Bruce Hart & Tyson Kidd
Natalya Poses With Her Uncle & Boyfriend
- This photo was taken around 2002.
- Natalya was beginning her pro-wrestling career.
This is one of the oldest photos of Natalya on the internet. This photo was taken around 2002, when Natalya was just starting her career as a professional wrestler in Stampede Wrestling. In the photo, you can see that Natalya was very young and had a brilliant wrestling career ahead of her. She was posing with her future husband, Tyson Kidd, and her aunt, Bruce Hart.
Natalya In SHIMMER
Natalya In Her Final Year In The Indies
- This photo was taken in 2006.
- Natalya wrestled in SHIMMER back then.
- Natalya was about to sign a WWE contract.
This photo was taken in 2006, when Natalya briefly competed in the SHIMMER promotion. At the time, Natalya was 24 years old, and already had four years of in-ring experience. Natalya was in her final year on the independent circuit, before making it to the big leagues, the WWE. This photo does not show a big change from the previous photo, beyond the noticeable determination to fight that Natalya shows in this image.
Natalya In Florida Championship Wrestling
Florida Championship Wrestling Was WWE's Developmental Territory
- Natalya Made Her FCW Debut In 2007.
- Natalya Was Above The Average Women In WWE.
- She Was Called Up To The Main Roster In 2008.
Natalya made her debut in Florida Championship Wrestling in 2007, although she did not have any televised matches that year. The photo was taken at one of those non-televised events, and you can see that Natalya was very happy to enter the ring in WWE's developmental territory. Natalya looks a little older, but there is no considerable transformation in her body.
Natalya In 2008
Natalya Had Red Hair In Her First Year In WWE
- Victoria Introduced Natalya to WWE fans.
- Natalya defeated Cherry in her first match.
- Natalya was red-haired in 2008.
Natalya made her WWE debut in an alliance with Victoria. She made a few television appearances before having her first televised match, which was against Cherry on the April 25, 2008, edition of SmackDown. Shortly after, Natalya appeared with a new hairstyle, which was red.
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That was Natalya's main difference from the previously shown photos, but you can also see a little more volume in her arms, perhaps a product of training in the gym. She looked stronger and more confident.
Natalya In 2010
Natalya Won Her First WWE Title In 2010
- In 2010, Natalya was one of the best female wrestlers in WWE.
- Natalya became Divas Champion at Survivor Series 2010.
- She held the title for 70 days.
In 2010, Natalya was already one of the most popular women in WWE, and was beginning to be considered one of the best female wrestlers on the roster. Her in-ring skills and technique were above average, and that made her stand out immediately. In the photo, we can see that Natalya was thinner than when she made her debut in the company, which allowed her to be more agile and flexible in the ring. She won her first WWE title in 2010, when she won the Divas Title at Survivor Series 2010.
Natalya Kept A Great Shape In 2014
Natalya Was At The Peak Of Her Abilities
- Natalya was in great physical shape in 2014.
- Natalya had the best match of her career in 2014, against Charlotte Flair.
- She was already one of the most respected workers on the roster.
In 2014, four years after the above photo, Natalya looked older, but was still in excellent physical shape. She was slim and with partially toned muscles. On top of that, she was already very experienced, so she managed to combine her talent and her knowledge to reach her peak as an in-ring performer.
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In fact, Natalya had the best match of her career that year, against Charlotte Flair at NXT TakeOver 2014. It's a shame that this version of Natalya didn't win any championships.
Natalya As SmackDown Women's Champion
Natalya Won The SmackDown Women's Title In 2017
- Natalya's body was more muscular in 2017.
- She won the SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerSlam 2017.
- Natalya held the title for 86 days.
One obvious change in Natalya's body for 2017 is that she had more muscle mass. She weighed a bit more than in previous years. Likewise, she looked a bit more muscular in her arms and legs. That year, Natalya captured the SmackDown Women's Championship for the first and only time in her career. She defeated Naomi at SummerSlam 2017, and held the title for 86 days, until she lost to Charlotte Flair.
Natalya During The Pandemic
Natalya Won The Women's Tag Team Championship In 2021
- Natalya apparently gained weight during the pandemic.
- Natalya lost to Liv Morgan at WrestleMania 36.
- Natalya won the Women's Tag Team Titles alongside Tamina.
The pandemic was a very difficult time for countless people, not only emotionally but physically. Many of us changed our habits, stopped being physically active and adopted a sedentary lifestyle, perhaps.
We can't say for sure that the pandemic was what affected Natalya's body, but it is noticeable that she gained weight compared to her 2017 version. And she looks slightly older too.
Natalya Looks Great In 2024
Natalya Apparently Underwent Some Plastic Surgeries
- Natalya is 41 years old.
- Natalya has aged like fine wine.
- She seemingly underwent multiple plastic surgeries.
Natalya has neither confirmed nor denied that she has undergone plastic surgery, but at first glance it seems that she did. Today you can see several changes in her body compared to the previous photos, and everything indicates that it is due to plastic surgeries.
Her face looks even better than when she was young, as her cheeks and nose seem to have been operated on.. All this has made Natalya look great despite her older age.
