Natalya discusses Vince McMahon and Hart family's ongoing animosity
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Natalya recalled the animosity between Vince McMahon and the Hart family during her early career in WWE on Busted Open Radio. The tensions stem from the Montreal Screwjob and intensified after Bret Hart physically assaulted McMahon. Despite these historical conflicts, Natalya expressed that her eventual hiring was based on her fit for the promotion, not solely on her family's past issues. She reaffirmed her success in overcoming obstacles, leading to her nearly two-decade tenure with WWE.
- •Natalya referred to deep animosity stemming from the Montreal Screwjob.
- •Bret Hart and Vince McMahon remained on poor terms for years.
- •Natalya faced challenges while trying to join WWE due to family conflicts.
- •She has now had a nearly twenty-year run in the promotion.
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"When Natalya first entered WWE, there was still animosity between Vince McMahon and the Hart family, which she credits to the Montreal Screwjob.
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