WWE performer Nattie Neidhart, known simply as Nattie, shared details about her upcoming appearance at AAA’s Triplemania 34 Night 1, which will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. She is slated to compete in a fatal‑four‑way match that determines the No. 1 contender for the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship.
Character roots and family heritage
When asked about recent comparisons between her on‑screen character and that of former UFC champion Ronda Rousey, Neidhart laughed and clarified the distinction. “I love Ronda – we’re very good friends,” she said. “My character is a derivative of coming from The Dungeon, the training ground my grandfather created. He was an amateur wrestling champion in Canada, and the Dungeon taught us to fight without ropes, just a mat and walls.”
Neidhart emphasized that her persona reflects the gritty, blood‑spattered style she cultivated from her first year in wrestling, describing herself as “Stu Hart’s granddaughter from The Dungeon.” She praised Rousey as “one of the greatest women to ever compete in MMA” and acknowledged Rousey’s role in bringing attention to women’s mixed‑martial‑arts.
Open to an MMA challenge
Speaking to OutKick Dropkick, Neidhart said she would not rule out an MMA match. “Because I trained with a lot of men, I would never rule out doing an MMA match. I think it would be fun. I would love to beat the s— out of someone,” she said.
She also described her in‑ring intensity, noting that she enjoys the physicality of wrestling: “I love the taste of blood in my mouth and bruises underneath my clothes. It excites me. When I’m in a rivalry, I love hitting hard and taking hits hard.” She recalled a recent storyline with Jaida Parker at NXT, where a knocked‑loose tooth and visible bruises were part of the narrative.
Triplemania expectations
The Triplemania event, a flagship show for the Mexican promotion AAA, will feature Nattie alongside other talent such as Roxanne Perez, Faby Apache, and La Hiedra. Fans can expect a high‑octane atmosphere, with the winner of the fatal‑four‑way earning a championship match at the upcoming Worlds Collide event later this month.
While the weekend also includes UFC and Zuffa Boxing events in Las Vegas, Neidhart’s focus remains on delivering a memorable performance for wrestling fans. Her willingness to entertain a potential MMA bout underscores the crossover appeal of combat sports and highlights the shared dedication of athletes across disciplines.
Local relevance
Las Vegas residents and visitors will have the opportunity to see Nattie’s match live at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, adding another marquee attraction to the city’s busy sports calendar this weekend. The event showcases the city’s role as a hub for major combat‑sports spectacles, from professional wrestling to mixed‑martial‑arts.
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