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Natalya Set To Make History By Receiving Major Honor

Originally posted on Wrestling on SI | By Joe Baiamonte | Last updated Jun 8, 2025 7:13 PM ET

Natalya's glittering career is about to add another broken record to a litany of groundbreaking accomplishments.

The former WWE SmackDown Women's Champion is set to receive the Lou Thesz Award from the Cauliflower Alley Club at the 2025 CAC Reunion in August.

In doing so, Natalya becomes the first ever woman to receive the award.

As per Cauliflower Alley:

"A true trailblazer. A record-breaker. A history-maker.
The Cauliflower Alley Club proudly announces that Natalya Neidhart will receive the Lou Thesz Award at this year’s reunion—making her the first female professional wrestler ever to earn this prestigious honor.

From technical excellence to her lasting impact across generations, Natalya’s legacy continues to elevate the entire wrestling industry.

Congratulations, Nattie!"Cauliflower Alley Club

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The Lou Thesz Award is the latest in a long line of honors received by Natalya, who holds six Guinness World Records for her work within WWE, including most matches wrestled by a female wrestler in WWE, most pay-per-view appearances for a woman in WWE, most wins and most WrestleMania appearances.

(H/T Fightful)

This article first appeared on Wrestling on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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