Kendra Smith (October 30, 1981) is an American retired ring announcer and retired professional wrestler previously signed to World Wrestling Entertainment's NXT under the ring name of Kendall Skye.
Career
World Wrestling Entertainment (2013-2014)
NXT (2013-2014)
During February 2013, Smith signed with WWE and began training in NXT. Soon after, Smith debuted as Kendall Skye and began working as the NXT ring announcer. Skye worked her first match during the May 24 NXT House Show teaming with Paige and Sasha Banks in a losing six-women tag match against Bayley, Charlotte and Emma. Skye teamed with Paige and Sasha to defeat Bayley, Emma and an unknown third opponent in tag team action.
During the July 18 NXT House Show, Skye joined Paige and Sasha Banks again in a six-woman tag match to defeat Bayley, Charlotte and Emma. Skye and her team defeated the same three NXT divas the following night at the July 19 NXT House Show. On August 1, Skye teamed with Charlotte and Emma to defeat Bayley, Paige and Sasha Banks. At the September 20 NXT House Show, Skye teamed with Bayley and Paige to defeat Alexa Bliss, Emma and Sasha Banks. Skye would team with Charlotte and Sasha Banks in a losing tag match against Bayley, Emma and Paige during the October 3 NXT House Show. Eight days later during the October 11 NXT House Show, Skye won her first singles match against Sasha Banks.
At the March 29, 2014 NXT House Show, Skye joined Charlotte and Sasha Banks, losing to Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Paige in another six-women tag match. Skye won her second singles match on May 16, defeating JoJo.
On September 19, 2014, Skye parted ways with WWE.
Personal life
Before entering professional wrestling, Smith worked in Hollywood as a stuntwoman. She is also versed in martial arts including Muay Thai and kickboxing. Smith graduated Arvada West High School in 1999 and also attended New York University, graduating with a bachelor's degree.
