WWE Superstar Nattie Neidhart has officially released her highly anticipated memoir, The Last Hart Beating: From the Dungeon to WWE, on October 28, 2025. In an exclusive interview with SoCal Val on The Velvet Ropes, Neidhart opened up about the profound inspiration behind the powerful title of her book, revealing surprising influences from wrestling legend Booker T and iconic musician Tupac Shakur.
The Story Behind the Title: A Fusion of Wrestling and Music Inspiration
During the interview, SoCal Val praised Neidhart for the book’s compelling title, calling it “powerful” and evocative. Neidhart explained that the title The Last Hart Beating is a tribute to both her family legacy and an artistic nod to influences outside wrestling. She mentioned that Booker T’s perseverance and Tupac’s poetic resilience deeply resonated with her during the writing process, helping her capture the spirit of survival, passion, and heart reflected in her life story.
According to a WWE insider familiar with Neidhart’s creative process, “Nattie wanted the title to symbolically represent the enduring heartbeat of the Hart family legacy — the strength to keep going amidst tragedy and turmoil — while also honoring her appreciation for hip-hop culture and wrestling legends alike.” This blend of cultural inspirations gives the title its layered, emotional weight.
A Journey Through Wrestling History and Personal Trials
The Last Hart Beating chronicles Nattie’s life from her upbringing in the legendary Hart family Dungeon, through nearly two decades of wrestling at WWE’s highest level. The memoir dives into her chaotic childhood, including moments when her family faced homelessness, along with candid reflections on her father Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart’s battle with addiction and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and his sudden passing.
Nattie goes beyond family drama to explore the harsh realities of navigating the wrestling industry as a woman during an era when appearance often mattered more than ability. She vividly recounts the aftermath of critical family events—most notably the infamous Montreal Screwjob, Owen Hart’s tragic death, and her husband TJ Wilson’s near-career-ending injury. These experiences, Nattie insists, shaped her not only as a wrestler but as a resilient woman determined to carve her own path.
A source close to Neidhart shared, “This isn’t just a wrestling story. It’s about overcoming immense personal loss and fighting societal and industry challenges while honoring a family legacy few can match.”
Breaking Barriers: The First Woman from the Hart Dynasty
Nattie is the first woman in the storied Hart wrestling family to continue their legend in the ring, a mantle heavy with expectation. Holding six world records, she has become one of WWE’s most respected performers and an icon within women’s wrestling.
In the book, she details her journey from training in the Dungeon to performing on a global stage, addressing the evolution of women’s wrestling and the resilience required to thrive in what was often a male-dominated, image-focused environment.
Stepping Out of Comfort Zones: Writing as a New Challenge
Neidhart candidly admitted that writing the memoir was both a dream and a daunting challenge. “Writing a book is something I always wanted to do but was scared of,” she told Fox News Digital. “Over the past year, I’ve been focused on taking on new challenges that push me outside my comfort zone, whether it’s creating new wrestling characters or working on projects like this book.”
This willingness to embrace vulnerability and growth permeates the memoir, providing fans not only a glimpse into wrestling’s inside world but also an inspiring personal narrative.
A Memoir for Many: Wrestling Fans, Women, and Beyond
Critics and early readers have praised The Last Hart Beating for its transparency and heartfelt storytelling. A detailed review on BookAnon highlighted how Nattie touches on a range of topics—from her admiration for her father to the difficult decisions around family planning to her steadfast determination to stand up for herself professionally.
This makes the book appealing not just to WWE fans or wrestling historians but to anyone interested in women’s sports, personal resilience, or reinventing oneself through adversity.
Available Now in Autographed Edition
The Last Hart Beating is published by BenBella Books and available as an autographed hardcover edition, spanning 312 pages of inside wrestling stories, heartfelt tributes, and unvarnished truths.
According to a publisher’s representative, “Nattie’s book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the blend of sport, family legacy, and the human spirit. It offers rare insights into the Hart family while carving out a unique identity for one of WWE’s most enduring superstars.”
Behind the Scenes: Wrestling News Insider Notes
Sources close to WWE reveal that Neidhart’s memoir release has sparked renewed conversations backstage about the Hart family’s profound imprint on wrestling history. “Natalya’s book is being seen as a significant moment — not only to reflect on the past but as a blueprint for how current wrestlers can tell their stories authentically,” said a WWE insider.
With The Last Hart Beating, Nattie Neidhart is more than continuing a dynasty; she is defining her legacy as a trailblazer in women’s wrestling and an inspiring figure of determination beyond the ring.
Fans eager to dive into Neidhart’s compelling journey can purchase the autographed edition now and experience one of wrestling’s most intimate and powerful memoirs to date.