Natalya Reveals Early Struggles With Impostor Syndrome in WWE

Natalya Neidhart may be one of the most decorated women in WWE history, but even she admits she’s wrestled with self-doubt throughout her career.

On the Jann Arden Podcast, the third-generation star revealed just how often she struggled with impostor syndrome while trying to prove herself inside the company. She explained that despite everything she had achieved, there were moments where she felt completely unworthy of the spotlight.

“I felt like so much of my career I just felt inside I wasn’t good enough. And I actually even said like, ‘Why would anybody want me? Why would anybody want to put the championship on me?’”

Natalya recalled constantly comparing herself to others, especially in an industry filled with larger-than-life personalities and athletes who looked like supermodels. She admitted she often tried to survive WWE by making others look like stars rather than stepping into the spotlight herself. It wasn’t until her husband, TJ Wilson, challenged her perspective that she started to shift how she viewed herself and her worth.

“My husband said to me in the book, he said, ‘Why not you? Why can’t you? Why not you, Nattie? Why don’t you think you’re worthy of it?’”

That one question became a turning point in Natalya’s career and life. She turned the lesson into a core theme of her new memoir, The Last Hart Beating, encouraging readers to stop limiting themselves and claim their own value.

“There’s a part of my life where I didn’t feel like I’m good enough… and then there’s another part of me that’s like, ‘F** that. I actually deserve to have everything and more. So stop telling yourself that you’re not good enough.’”*

For Natalya, the message goes beyond wrestling. She wants fans from all walks of life to see themselves in her journey and embrace the idea that they are worthy of pursuing their passions.

“I don’t care where you work. I don’t care if you work at a grocery store or if you’re a school teacher or a parent… whatever sets your soul on fire, ask yourself: Why not me?”

Natalya’s honesty proves that even veterans with world records and over 2,000 matches under their belt still battle the same doubts many people face every day. But instead of letting those doubts win, she’s turned them into fuel. Natalya’s story shows that the biggest victory isn’t winning a championship — it’s conquering the voice in your head that says you can’t.

Do you think Natalya’s openness about impostor syndrome will inspire more WWE stars to speak out about their struggles? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how her story connects with you.

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