Natalia Markova

About Natalia Markova

Natalia Markova, born in Russia on January 11, 1989, is a professional wrestler now residing in America. Her career has seen her compete extensively in the United States for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide in Mexico. She also makes appearances on the American independent circuit and has been seen in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Markova began her wrestling journey in 2007 with the Russian promotion Independent Wrestling Federation (NFR), remaining there until 2017. During this time, from 2011 to 2013, she also toured Japan, primarily working with DDT Pro-Wrestling and Wrestling New Classic. After a two-year break, Markova returned to wrestling in 2016, making her North American debut the following year. Since then, she has primarily competed in independent promotions across the U.S., capturing multiple titles along the way.

She graduated from the Independent Wrestling Federation wrestling school in Moscow in 2006. Her debut match occurred on January 13, 2007, under the ring name "Bonnie," a bout that ended in disqualification. Just a few months later, on June 24, she won her first NFR championship. She became a two-time champion by winning a "Women's Battle Royale" on September 30. Her international touring included Japan from 2011 to 2013 with DDT Pro-Wrestling and Wrestling New Classic, as well as engagements in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Her final match with NFR was on January 21, 2017, where she lost her title.

In October 2017, reports indicated Markova received a tryout offer from the WWE Performance Center, though she did not compete in any matches.

Markova debuted in Shine Wrestling on July 14, 2017, at SHINE 43. Her first title win came on June 29, 2019, at Shine 59, where she defeated Avery Taylor for the ACW Women's Championship. She later challenged for the Shine Nova Championship at Shine 60 but was unsuccessful. At Shine 64, she claimed the Shine Nova Championship by defeating Jenna, Avery Taylor, Double D Rose, and Lindsey Snow. She successfully defended this title multiple times before losing it on September 19, 2021, in a street fight at Shine 68. Markova then won the Shine Championship at WWN Supershow: Battle Of The Belts on November 14 but lost it back to Ivelisse in a rematch on December 12 at Shine 70.

Her Evolve debut was on May 11, 2019, at Evolve 128