WWE is taking preventative measures to secure prime talent, as they face the loss of several significant Superstars like Becky Lynch and Ricochet this year.
Contracts have been renewed for top talents such as Drew McIntyre, Seth Rollins, and Chad Gable. Furthermore, recent rumors of Natalya’s possible exit spurred WWE to take immediate action to secure her.
Earlier in the year, as reported by eWn, discussions between Natalya and WWE began. Her primary concern was to ensure that her external projects be included in the contract. The updated contract Natalya signed is reported to span multiple years.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Natalya’s renewed contract came precisely when her prior one was on the brink of expiration.
Insiders close to the situation revealed that WWE recognized the possible loss of Natalya and responded by making a compelling offer to retain her.
Natalya, with a career spanning nearly two decades, holds the record for the longest uninterrupted term held by a female talent in the history of WWE. Amongst the current roster, only Randy Orton and The Miz match this longevity.
Natalya has not been spotted backstage since signing her new contract. This could mean she is currently taking a brief leave or strategically planning a return to the ring.