Natalya Ringside at WWE SummerSlam in First Appearance Since Her Father’s Passing; Thanks Fans for Their Support

In case you missed it, Natalya Neidhart made her return Sunday night at WWE SummerSlam, accompanying her friend and training partner “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey to the ring for her Raw Women’s Championship match against Alexa Bliss.

Natalya missed this past week’s WWE events following the unexpected and tragic loss of her father, pro wrestling legend Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart. She received a tremendous reaction from the Brooklyn fans at the Barclays Center as soon as that signature Hart family music hit, and took to social media to thank the WWE Universe immediately after the show.

“I needed tonight so much. I love my friends at work, I love New York. I love how you’ve all been so wonderful to me this last week more than I could have ever imagined. And I’m looking forward to a fresh start tomorrow… Thank you.”

I needed tonight so much. I love my friends at work, I love New York. I love how you’ve all been so wonderful to me this last week more than I could have ever imagined. And I’m looking forward to a fresh start tomorrow… thank you♥️ pic.twitter.com/q944MLhSYj

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) August 20, 2018