Natalia Markova

Real Name: Natalie Markova
Height: 5’6″
Weight: 132 lbs.
Date of Birth: January 11, 1989
Hometown: Moscow, Russia
Pro Debut: January 13, 2017
Trained By: Vadim Koryagin & IWF Wrestling School
Finishing Move: Bonnie Factor

Biography

– Alongside her wrestling career, Markova works as a fitness model and inspirational speaker, as well as working with veterans and disabled people
– Markova began her career as ‘Bonnie’ in her native Russia
– On June 24, 2007, Bonnie defeated Lilit to win the IWF Womens Title, but would lose it to Vika Kamentseva that same day
– On September 30, 2007, Bonnie defeated Vika Kamentseva to regain the IWF Womens Title
– On January 24, 2009, Bonnie defeated Lilit by DQ to retain the IWF Womens Title
– On September 19, Bonnie defeated Marilyn Klein & Lilit to win the IWF Womens Title for a third time, but would be forced to vacate the title through injury in November
– On January 15, 2011, Bonnie won a 6-Way Battle Royal to win the IWF Womens Title
– On February 19, Bonnie defeated Sasha Vavilova to retain the IWF Womens Title
– In December 2011, Bonnie travelled to Japan to work a pair of dates for DDT
– On July 13, 2013, Bonnie defeated Katya Pronina, Daria Moriarti & Stacy to win the IWF Womens Title
– On December 24, 2016, Bonnie defeated Mefisto to win the IWF Womens Title, but would lose it to Ramona in her first defense less than a month later
– In mid-2017, Markova moved to the US. Upon her return to action, she would compete under a tweaked version of her real name, ‘Natalia Markova’
– On April 20, 2019, Markova defeated Amber Nova to retain the FTW Bombshells Title
– On June 29, Markova defeated Avery Taylor to win the ACW Womens Title, but would lose it back to Taylor a week later
– On December 14, Markova defeated Lindsay Snow in the final of a tournament to win the vacant SHINE Nova Title
– On January 8, 2020, Markova defeated Jenna to retain the SHINE Nova Title
– On January 29, Markova defeated Stormie Lee to retain the SHINE Nova Title
– On February 29, 2020, Markova defeated Brandi Lauren by DQ to retain the SHINE Nova Title
– On January 23, 2021, Markova defeated The WOAD by DQ to retain the SHINE Nova Title
– In May 2021, Markova made a series of appearances on AEW Dark
– On August 29, Markova defeated The WOAD by DQ to retain the SHINE Nova Title
– On November 6, Markova defeated Jody Threat to win the CLASH Womens Title
– On November 14, Markova defeated Ivelisse to win the SHINE Title
– On January 14, 2022, Markova defeated Jordynne Grace in the final of a tournament to win the vacant HOG Womens Title
– On March 11, Markova defeated Taya Valkyrie to retain the HOG Womens Title
– On April 15, Markova fought Tasha Steelz to a double-countout to retain the HOG Womens Title
– On May 27, Markova defeated Sumie Sakai to retain the HOG Womens Title
– At NWA Alwayz Ready, Markova defeated Taya Valkyrie
– On June 25, Markova defeated Masha Slamovich to retain the HOG Womens Title
– On the NWA 74th Anniversary pre-show, Markova won the Queen Bee Tournament, defeating Madi Wrenkowski & Missa Kate in the three-way final
– On December 3, Markova defeated Taylor Rising to retain the CLASH Womens Title
– On the NWA Nuff Said pre-show, Markova & Mercurio defeated Max The Impaler & Jennacide
– On the NWA 312 pre-show, Markova defeated Labrava Escobar
– On February 25, 2024, Markova defeated Mystii Marks to win the vacant DCPW Womens Title
– Markova won the 2024 MAW Womens Invitational Tournament, defeating Mazzerati in the final
– On April 14, Markova defeated Sierra to win the MAW Womens Title