Natalya's future with WWE - Reports

Natalya is WWE's longest-tenured female Superstar on the roster, and her future with the company has been up in the air for a few months now. After a disappointing report surfaced earlier today, WWE sources have now provided a breaking update on the important matter.

The Queen of Harts has been a topic of discussion among fans ever since it was revealed that her contract was expiring this month. Officials wanted to keep the 24-year veteran on the roster, and she was expected to receive a good offer, but weeks have gone by with no change in Natalya's status.

Sources reported earlier today via The Wrestling Observer that no new deal had been reached between the Stamford-based promotion and the only female graduate of Stu Hart's Dungeon. However, a late update from PWInsider Elite noted that Natalya and WWE officials have locked in her new contract.

The terms of Natalya's new deal have not been disclosed as of this writing, but she likely signed a multi-year contract. The 42-year-old signed her WWE developmental deal back in January 2007.

Is Natalya returning to WWE TV soon?

Natalya is expected to return to RAW soon, having reportedly agreed to a new contract with the company.

The Queen of Harts returned to NXT for a brief run in the spring. Natalya defeated Lola Vice in an Open Challenge, came up short against Roxanne Perez with the Women's Championship on the line, and then lost to Vice in the NXT Underground match. She also teamed with Karmen Petrovic for a win over Vice and Shayna Baszler and defeated Izzi Dame.

It's believed that Natalya is done with NXT for the time being. Her last match was the June 4 win over Dame, but she was on RAW the night before for a loss to Kiana James, who was making her in-ring debut on the red brand.

Nattie took to Instagram today to share a clip of her latest in-ring training session, which is interesting now that we know she has decided to stay with the company.

Natalya held the Divas Championship for 69 days in 2010. She was the SmackDown Women's Champion for 86 days in 2017. She and Tamina Snuka then held the Women's Tag Team Championship for 129 days in 2021.