Natalia Markova
Natalia Markova (Russian: Наталья Маркова; born 11 January 1989) is a Russian professional wrestler. She currently works with National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide and also wrestles on the independent circuit.
| Natalia Markova | |
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| Born | 11 January 1989 Moscow, Russia |
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| Billed height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Billed weight | 60 kg (130 lb) |
| Billed from | Moscow, Russia |
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| Debut | 13 January 2007 |
Markova began her career in 2007 with the Russian promotion Independent Wrestling Federation (NFR), where she performed until 2017. She also toured Japan where she worked for DDT Pro-Wrestling and Wrestling New Classic from 2011 to 2013. She resumed her career in 2016 after a two-year hiatus. She debuted in North America in 2017.
Professional wrestling career Edit
Early Career (2007–2017) Edit
Markova graduated from Independent Wrestling Federation (NFR) wrestling school in 2006 in Moscow[2] and made her debut on 13 January 2007 at Danger Zone #23 as Bonnie in a match against Lilith, which ended in a disqualification after Gothic interfered on Lilith's behalf.[3][4] On 24 June, at the Danger Zone show No. 28 in Luzhniki, Markova defeated Lilith, and thus became the champion of the NFR for the first time.[5] On 30 September, she won the “Women's Battle Royale” and became a two-time champion.[6] During her NFR career, Markova toured Japan, where she worked for DDT Pro-Wrestling and Wrestling New Classic from 2011 to 2013.[7] She also worked in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Her last match with Independent Wrestling Federation was on January 21, 2017, when she her lost title to Ramona.[8]
WWE (2017) Edit
On October 13, 2017, it was reported that Markova was offered a tryout at the WWE Performance Center.[9] She never wrestled a match.
Shine Wrestling (2017–2021) Edit
Markova made her Shine Wrestling debut on July 14, 2017 at SHINE 43, where she competed against Maria Maria, Brandi Lauren, Daisy, and Dementia D'Rose.[10] She returned at SHINE 44 where she had a match against Shotzi Blackheart and Dementia D'Rose. On June 29, 2019 at Shine 59, she won her first title by defeating Avery Taylor to become ACW Women's Champion.[11] At Shine 60, Markova competed for her first Shine title, unsuccessfully challenging Blackheart for the Shine Nova Championship.[12] At Shine 64, she won the Shine Nova Championship by defeating Jenna, Avery Taylor, Double D Rose and Lindsey Snow.[13][14]
Markova successfully defended title twice during Shine's live show on January 18, 2020, as well as at Shine 65 against contenders Jenna and Brandi Lauren. On September 19, 2021 at Shine 68, Markova lost the Nova Championship in a street fight against The Woad. On November 14, Markova won the Shine Championship at WWN Supershow: Battle Of The Belts from Ivelisse. On December 12 at Shine 70, Ivelisse won the Shine Championship from Markova in a rematch.[15]
Evolve (2019–2020) Edit
Markova made her Evolve debut on May 11, 2019 at Evolve 128, losing to Shotzi Blackheart.[16] She won her first singles match on December 6 at Evolve 141, defeating Camron Bra'Nae.[17] Markova's last match took place on March 1, 2020 at Evolve 146, in which she teamed up with Avery Taylor to defeat Brandi Lauren and Jessi Kamea.[18]
All Elite Wrestling (2021) Edit
Markova made her All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut on the May 17 episode of AEW Dark: Elevation in a match against Leyla Hirsch, which Markova lost. The following month, Markova competed in her second match on the June 8 episode of AEW Dark, losing to Tay Conti.[19] She had her third and final match on the July 6 episode of AEW Dark, losing to Abaddon.[20]
National Wrestling Alliance (2021–present) Edit
After appearing in two matches during the NWA USA tapings on December 3, 2021, Markova made her official debut for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Markova appeared on the NWA Hard Times 2 pre-show teaming with Missa Kate against Jennacide and Paola Blaze, Kylie Rae and Tootie Lynn, and the defending NWA World Women's Tag Team Champions The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle).[21]
On August 28, 2022, at the second night of NWA 74, Markova became the inaugural Queen Bee.[22] On November 12, at NWA Hard Times 3, Markova had lost to Max the Impaler in a casket match.[23]
Personal life Edit
Natalia Markova was married to fellow professional wrestler Ivan Markov.[24]
In the summer of 2022, Markova was featured in media reports. Along with professional wrestler Bryan Idol, they were able to locate and apprehend the person who stole her purse on a flight to Tampa. They were able to locate the criminal by using the geolocation feature to find the AirPods she had in her purse.[25]
Championships and accomplishments Edit
- American Combat Wrestling
- ACW Women's Championship (1 time)[26]
- Clash
- Clash Women's Championship (1 time, current)[26]
- House of Glory
- HOG Women's Championship (1 time, current)[26]
- Independent Wrestling Federation
- IWF Women's Championship (6 times)[26]
- National Wrestling Alliance
- Queen Bee (2022)[22]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 135 of the top 150 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 150 in 2022[27]
- Shine Wrestling
- Shine Championship (1 time)[26]
- Shine Nova Championship (1 time)[26]
References Edit
- ^ "Natalia Markova". Cagematch. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ "Выступают за рубежом — Школа профессионального реслинга НФР". wrestlingschool.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "НФР «Опасная Зона» №23". НФР: Независимая Федерация Реслинга (in Russian). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "НФР "Опасная Зона" №23 - Часть №2". YouTube (in Russian). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "НФР «Опасная Зона» №28". НФР: Независимая Федерация Реслинга (in Russian). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "НФР «Опасная Зона» №29". НФР: Независимая Федерация Реслинга (in Russian). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Maid Cafe Pro Wrestling, Union's Russian Connection, Pink Kneel Kick". Dramatic DDT. 7 December 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=11231&page=4&year=2017&promotion=200.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Alex Gracia, Other AEW Dark Names At WWE Tryouts". Fightful. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ Claire Elizabeth (14 July 2017). "Shine 43 live results: Nova Championship Tournament begins!". Cageside Seats. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "SHINE #59 at La Boom wrestling results - Internet Wrestling Database". www.profightdb.com. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "SHINE #60 - 7th Anniversary Show at Monaghan Knights of Columbus Hall wrestling results - Internet Wrestling Database". www.profightdb.com. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "SHINE 64 Results – Chicago, IL (12/14)". www.wrestling-news.net. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Россиянка впервые стала чемпионкой по рестлингу в США - 17 декабря 2019 - Sport24". sport24.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "SHINE 70 Results: Ivelisse Wins SHINE Championship". 411MANIA. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "EVOLVE #128 at Southside Turners wrestling results - Internet Wrestling Database". www.profightdb.com. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Csonka's EVOLVE 141 Review". 411MANIA. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "EVOLVE 146 Results (3/1): Josh Briggs Faces AR Fox, Mansoor In Action | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "AEW Dark Natalia Markova vs. Tay Conti". 411MANIA. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Наталья Маркова провела третий матч на шоу AEW". VSplanet.net (in Russian). 7 July 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "COMPLETE CARD ANNOUNCED FOR NWA HARD TIMES 2 PPV, NWA REVIVING JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE, DOUG WILLIAMS DEBUTING AND MORE | PWInsider.com". www.pwinsider.com. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ a b Macdonald, Josiah (28 August 2022). "Five title matches, plus Nick Aldis vs. Flip Gordon, highlights the second night of action from St. Louis". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ Ravens, Andrew (12 November 2022). "Card For Tonight's NWA Hard Times 3 PPV Event". Wrestling Headlines. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ^ "Россиянка впервые стала чемпионкой по рестлингу в США" [Russian female wrestling champion for the first time in the USA]. sport24.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Meet the vigilante wrestlers who tracked down and tackled a purse thief at a Walmart". New York Post. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "Natalia Markova » Titles". Cagematch. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ Ross, Patrick (27 October 2022). "Full 2022 PWI Women's 150 list revealed". aiptcomics.com. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
External links Edit
- Natalia Markova on Twitter
- Natalia Markova's profile at Cagematch.net , Wrestlingdata.com , Internet Wrestling Database