McKenzie made her debut for Progress Wrestling on 10 October 2017 in Progress Women's Title #1 Contendership Tournament First, being defeated by Sierra Loxton,[4] and that same night losing in the second round to Jinny. At Chapter 60: Unboxing Live! 2 - Unbox Harder, McKenzie defeated Candyfloss, Chakara, Charlie Morgan, Charli Evans and Sierra Loxton.[5]
Revolution Pro Wrestling (2018)
On 6 January 2018, McKenzie made her debut for Revolution Pro Wrestling competed in the RPW British Women's Championship tournament. She defeated Charli Evans in the first round.[6] The next day, McKenzie was eliminated by Jinny in the second round.[7]
WWE (2018)
McKenzie took part in the NXT UKprogram as part of the United Kingdom division. She would then enter a tournament for the inaugural NXT UK Women's Championship, where she was defeated by Jinny in the first round.[8] On 9 June 2019, it was announced that McKenzie had rejected a WWE contract at the beginning of that year.[9]
On 16 February 2021, it was announced that McKenzie had signed a contract to WWE.[11] On 8 April, under the ring name Emilia McKenzie, she teamed with Meiko Satomura to defeat Kay Lee Ray and Isla Dawn in her return match in NXT UK.[12]
On 18 August 2022, McKenzie was released from her WWE contract.[13]
Personal life
Allegations against Travis Banks
While a trainer at Fight Club Pro, Travis Banks entered into a relationship with 17 year old trainee McKenzie. Banks was 30 at the time. McKenzie later accused Banks of abusing his position of trust and authority to manipulate her, putting her through mental and emotional hurt and harassing her. Banks was let go. She accused him of doing the same to other trainees. Banks admitted to the relationship with his trainee.[14]
