The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) has confirmed WWE Superstar Natalya’s participation in the 2025 edition of the Crockett Cup.
The prestigious event will unfold at the 2300 Arena, a legendary wrestling venue formerly known as the ECW Arena, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The full announcement is as follows:
“The next edition of the NWA’s prized tag team tradition, the 2025 Crockett Cup, is proudly coming to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on May 17. Making this event even more unique is the announcement of WWE Superstar Natalya’s compliancy to compete, marking her debut in the NWA ring.”
”With immense pleasure, we announce that Natalya will officially debut in NWA on May 17 in Philadelphia,” comments William Patrick Corgan, NWA President and extends a token of gratitude to WWE for their backing of the historic occasion.
Joe Galli, NWA’s Chief Operations Officer, also announces, “For the first time in the Lightning One Era, a WWE Superstar will engage in a bout with our NWA talent.”
“The promise of an action-packed evening of wrestling, featuring the NWA’s rich tag team legacy debuts in Philadelphia with the Crockett Cup. Established in 1986, this tournament has witnessed the best in tag team wrestling.”
“Iconic duos like The Road Warriors, Dusty Rhodes & Nikita Koloff, Sting & Lex Luger, current NWA World Tag Team Champions Knox & Murdoch have all had triumphant runs in this celebrated tournament. As of 2024, the Southern Six with Kerry Morton and NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Alex Taylor clinched the tournament title.”
“This is the first time for the Northeast to host the Crockett Cup. Fans recognize the 2300 Arena for its rich history as the ECW home and its last hosting for NWA 76.”
“Choosing Philadelphia for the Crockett Cup is ideal considering its status as an eagerly anticipated event in the NWA’s annual lineup,” states Galli.
“We aim to elevate the fans’ experience at the 2300 Arena after receiving an enthusiastic response during our anniversary celebration there last August. Incidentally, Natalya’s participation in this year’s Cup adds an remarkable element. We are eager to reveal her opponent from the NWA roster,” he further adds.
“Shot in one night, the 2025 Crockett Cup will be included in future episodes of NWA Powerrr, our flagship weekly show available globally each Tuesday at 6:05 PM EST on the National Wrestling Alliance X, formerly Twitter.”
Galli concludes, “The Crockett Cup at Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena in 2025 is an event that wrestling enthusiasts worldwide must not miss. We cordially invite the Northeast’s wrestling fans to join us for a night of family-friendly professional wrestling.”
“Tickets for the 2025 NWA Crockett Cup are currently available at NWALiveEvents.com.”