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On April 12, 2016, Kamela signed a contract with [[WWE]], where she was assigned [[WWE Performance Center]] to WWE in [[Orlando, Florida]], to begin training. She made her debut shortly after a live event [[WWE NXT|NXT]], under her real name. |
On April 12, 2016, Kamela signed a contract with [[WWE]], where she was assigned [[WWE Performance Center]] to WWE in [[Orlando, Florida]], to begin training. She made her debut shortly after a live event [[WWE NXT|NXT]], under her real name. |
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+ | Her television debut came as a face on the [[October 5, 2016 NXT results|October 5th episode of NXT]], losing to [[KC Cassidy|Peyton Royce]]. Kamela returned to NXT on [[October 19, 2016 NXT results|October 19]], where she was defeated by [[Nikki Storm|Nikki Cross]], but the decision was later changed when Cross continued to attack Kamela. |
− | On June 23, 2017, Kamela debuted her ring name '''Vanessa Borne''' during the NXT Tapings, in a Mae Young Classic Qualifying match where she defeated [[Jayme Jameson|Jayme Hachey]]. At the Mae Young Classic, Borne (as a heel) was defeated in the first round by [[Serena Deeb]]. During the [[October |
+ | On June 23, 2017, Kamela debuted her ring name '''Vanessa Borne''' during the NXT Tapings, in a Mae Young Classic Qualifying match where she defeated [[Jayme Jameson|Jayme Hachey]]. At the Mae Young Classic, Borne (as a heel) was defeated in the first round by [[Serena Deeb]]. During the [[October 25, 2017 NXT results|October 4th episode of NXT]], Borne joined in a [[NXT Women's Championship|NXT Women's Title]] qualifying battle royal won by [[Nikki Cross]]. Three nights later at the [[NXT House Show (October 7, 17')|October 7th house show]], Borne won a 14-woman battle royal. During the [[NXT House Show (December 15, 17' no.1)|December 15th house show]], Borne lost her first title match against the defending NXT Women's Champion [[Ember Moon]]. |
− | Returning in 2018, Borne wrestled during the April 14th house show, in a fatal four-way match to determine the No. 1 Contender to the NXT Women's title. She competed against [[Dakota Kai]], [[Bianca Belair]] and [[Nikki Cross]] on this occasion, losing to Kai at the conclusion of the match. Twelve days later during the April 26th house show, Borne earned another chance to enter a No. 1 Contendership three-way match against Dakota Kai and Bianca Belair. Neither Borne nor Belair succeeded in becoming the number one contender. For the remainder of April and the course of May, Borne wrestled in tag matches. |
+ | Returning in 2018, Borne wrestled during the [[NXT House Show (April 14, 18')|April 14th house show]], in a fatal four-way match to determine the No. 1 Contender to the NXT Women's title. She competed against [[Dakota Kai]], [[Bianca Belair]] and [[Nikki Cross]] on this occasion, losing to Kai at the conclusion of the match. Twelve days later during the [[NXT House Show (April 26, 18')|April 26th house show]], Borne earned another chance to enter a No. 1 Contendership three-way match against [[Dakota Kai]] and [[Bianca Belair]]. Neither Borne nor Belair succeeded in becoming the number one contender. For the remainder of April and the course of May, Borne wrestled in tag matches. Borne finished the month with a tag match on [[NXT House Show (April 26, 18')|April 27]], teaming with [[Reina Gonzalez]] in a loss against [[Dakota Kai]] & [[Steffanie Newell]]. During the month of May, Borne spent her ring-time in tag matches during the month's house shows and in dark matches. She ended the month with a match during the [[NXT House Show (May 31, 18')|May 31st house show]], teaming with [[Lacey Evans]] defeating [[Jessie Elaban]] & [[Kairi Sane]]. Borne made her television return on the [[July 11, 2018 NXT results|July 11th episode of NXT]] in a match lost to [[Kairi Sane]]. During the [[NXT House Show (July 20, 18')|July 20th house show]], Borne competed in a No. 1 Contendership Battle Royal for the [[NXT Women's Championship]]. She next returned to television during the [[August 8, 2018 NXT results|August 8th episode of NXT]], where Borne competed in a Qualifying Match for a place in the [[Mae Young Classic 2018|2018 Mae Young Classic]] but lost to [[Taynara Conti]]. |
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+ | Borne's next televised appearance was during the [[September 26, 2018 NXT results|September 26 episode of NXT]], losing to [[Kairi Sane]]. During the [[NXT House Show (September 28, 18')|September 28th house show]], competing in a No. 1 Contendership Battle Royal for [[WWE United Kingdom Women's Championship|NXT United Kingdom Women's Championship]]. The following night during the [[NXT House Show (September 29, 18')|September 29th house show]], Borne teamed with [[Kona Reeves]] in a mixed tag match lost to [[Lacey Lane]] & [[Raul Mendoza]]. Returning the following month, Borne returned for singles action, first defeating [[Mia Yim]] during the [[NXT House Show (October 12, 18' no.2)|October 12th house show]]. The following night at the [[NXT House Show (October 13, 18' no.2)|October 13th house show]], Borne defeating recent NXT recruit [[Lacey Lane]]. She went on to remain undefeated after winning her match against recent NXT recruit [[Deonna Purrazzo]] during the [[NXT House Show (October 27, 18')|month's final house show]] on [[October 27]]. Returning for the [[NXT House Show (November 2, 18')|November 2 house show]], Borne teamed with [[Aliyah]] in a tag match lost to recruits [[Lacey Lane]] & [[Mia Yim]]. Six nights later, Borne returned for the [[NXT House Show (November 8, 18')|November 8 house show]], teaming with [[Kona Reeves]] in a mixed tag match defeating [[Kacy Catanzaro]] & [[Ricochet]]. |
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==In wrestling== |
==In wrestling== |
Revision as of 22:08, 13 November 2018
Danielle Kamela (March 18, 1988) is an American cheerleader, dancer, model and professional wrestler who has a contract with WWE, where she competes under the name Vanessa Borne in its development brand, NXT.
Early career
Kamela was an on-air talent for FOX Sports Arizona, a Phoenix Suns dancer and an Arizona Cardinals cheerleader.
Professional wrestling career
Knokx Pro Entertainment (2016)
Kamela trained with Rikishi and David "Gangrel" Heath at Knokx Pro Entertainment. She made her debut in the ring under the ring name Danielle on March 26, 2016 during the KPA event, being defeated by Pedro where the KPA European Cruiserweight Championship was at stake.
World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE
NXT (2016–present)
On April 12, 2016, Kamela signed a contract with WWE, where she was assigned WWE Performance Center to WWE in Orlando, Florida, to begin training. She made her debut shortly after a live event NXT, under her real name.
Her television debut came as a face on the October 5th episode of NXT, losing to Peyton Royce. Kamela returned to NXT on October 19, where she was defeated by Nikki Cross, but the decision was later changed when Cross continued to attack Kamela.
On June 23, 2017, Kamela debuted her ring name Vanessa Borne during the NXT Tapings, in a Mae Young Classic Qualifying match where she defeated Jayme Hachey. At the Mae Young Classic, Borne (as a heel) was defeated in the first round by Serena Deeb. During the October 4th episode of NXT, Borne joined in a NXT Women's Title qualifying battle royal won by Nikki Cross. Three nights later at the October 7th house show, Borne won a 14-woman battle royal. During the December 15th house show, Borne lost her first title match against the defending NXT Women's Champion Ember Moon.
Returning in 2018, Borne wrestled during the April 14th house show, in a fatal four-way match to determine the No. 1 Contender to the NXT Women's title. She competed against Dakota Kai, Bianca Belair and Nikki Cross on this occasion, losing to Kai at the conclusion of the match. Twelve days later during the April 26th house show, Borne earned another chance to enter a No. 1 Contendership three-way match against Dakota Kai and Bianca Belair. Neither Borne nor Belair succeeded in becoming the number one contender. For the remainder of April and the course of May, Borne wrestled in tag matches. Borne finished the month with a tag match on April 27, teaming with Reina Gonzalez in a loss against Dakota Kai & Steffanie Newell. During the month of May, Borne spent her ring-time in tag matches during the month's house shows and in dark matches. She ended the month with a match during the May 31st house show, teaming with Lacey Evans defeating Jessie Elaban & Kairi Sane. Borne made her television return on the July 11th episode of NXT in a match lost to Kairi Sane. During the July 20th house show, Borne competed in a No. 1 Contendership Battle Royal for the NXT Women's Championship. She next returned to television during the August 8th episode of NXT, where Borne competed in a Qualifying Match for a place in the 2018 Mae Young Classic but lost to Taynara Conti.
Borne's next televised appearance was during the September 26 episode of NXT, losing to Kairi Sane. During the September 28th house show, competing in a No. 1 Contendership Battle Royal for NXT United Kingdom Women's Championship. The following night during the September 29th house show, Borne teamed with Kona Reeves in a mixed tag match lost to Lacey Lane & Raul Mendoza. Returning the following month, Borne returned for singles action, first defeating Mia Yim during the October 12th house show. The following night at the October 13th house show, Borne defeating recent NXT recruit Lacey Lane. She went on to remain undefeated after winning her match against recent NXT recruit Deonna Purrazzo during the month's final house show on October 27. Returning for the November 2 house show, Borne teamed with Aliyah in a tag match lost to recruits Lacey Lane & Mia Yim. Six nights later, Borne returned for the November 8 house show, teaming with Kona Reeves in a mixed tag match defeating Kacy Catanzaro & Ricochet.
In wrestling
- Finisher move
- Regalplex Slam
- Corkscrew Neckbreaker
- Handspring Splash
- Signature moves
- Diving crossbody
- La Magistral
- Missile Dropkick
- Floatover Suplex
- Twisterplex
- Samoan Drop
- Headbutt
- Nickname
- "The Vision"
- Entrance themes
- Sonrisa Mentirosa (NXT; October 5, 2016–presente)
Championships and accomplishments
External links
WWE Mae Young Classic 2017 contestants |
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Abbey Laith • Ayesha Ray • Bianca Belair • Candice LeRae • Dakota Kai • Jazzy Gabert • Kairi Sane • Kavita Devi • Kay Lee Ray • Lacey Evans • Marti Belle • Mercedes Martinez • Mia Yim • Miranda Salinas • Nicole Savoy • Piper Niven • Princesa Sugehit • Rachel Evers • Reina Gonzalez • Renee Michelle • Rhea Ripley • Sage Beckett • Santana Garrett • Sarah Logan • Serena Deeb • Shayna Baszler • Taynara Conti • Tessa Blanchard • Toni Storm • Vanessa Borne • Xia Li • Zeda |