Millie McKenzie

Millie Mai McKenzie[1] (born 17 June 2000) is an English professional wrestler. She is currently signed WWE, where she performs on the NXT UK brand under the ring name Emilia McKenzie. She has also wrestled in promotions in Defiant Wrestling, Progress Wrestling, Revolution Pro Wrestling, Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling.

Emilia McKenzie
Birth nameMillie Mai McKenzie[1]
Born (2000-06-17) 17 June 2000
Coventry, England[2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)
  • Millie Marks
  • Millie McKenzie
  • Emilia McKenzie
Billed height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Billed weight58 kg (128 lb)[3]
Trained by
[2]
Debut17 October 2016

Professional wrestling career

Progress Wrestling (2017–2019)

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. She defeated Charli Evans in the first round.[6] The next day, McKenzie was eliminated by Jinny in the second round.[7]

WWE (2018)

She took part in the NXT UK program as part of the United Kingdom division. McKenzie 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]

Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling (2019)

On 6 January 2019, McKenzie made her Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling debut, defeating Ayame Sasamura to become the Sendai Girls Junior Champion.[10]

NXT UK (2021–present)

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]

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.[13]

Championships and accomplishments

References
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  2. "Millie McKenzie « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". Cagematch.net. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. "MILLIE MCKENZIE". Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. "PROGRESS Revelations Of Divine Love". cagematch.net.
  5. "PROGRESS Chapter 60: Unboxing Live! 2 - Unbox Harder". cagematch.net.
  6. "RevPro Live At The Cockpit 24". cagematch.net.
  7. "RevPro Live At The Cockpit 25". cagematch.net.
  8. Trionfo, Richard (14 November 2018). "WWE NXT UK REPORTS: NXT UK WOMEN'S TITLE TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCED, BATE VERSUS DRAKE, SEVEN VERSUS GIBSON, AND MORE". PWInsider.
  9. Beltrán, William (2019-06-10). "Millie McKenzie, ex luchadora de NXT UK, rechaza firmar con WWE". Superluchas (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  10. Myrick, Joe Anthony. "Millie McKenzie wins Sendai Girls Junior Championship". Diva Dirt. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  11. Lambert, Jeremy (February 16, 2021). "Report: Millie McKenzie Signs With WWE, Set To Be Part Of NXT UK". Fightful. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  12. Cook, Ryan (February 16, 2021). "WWE NXT UK Prelude Results WALTER vs Rampage Brown for the NXT United Kingdom Title". Fightful. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  13. "Millie McKenzie Reveals Screenshots Detailing Abusive Relationship With Travis Banks". Ringside News. 20 June 2020.
  14. "Defiant Women's Championship". wearedefiant.com. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  15. "Ironfist Women's Championship". Cagematch.net. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  16. Richards, Alex. "#AndNEW: Medusa Complex Win EVE Tag Team Championships". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  17. Roberts, Matthew. "Pro Wrestling Eve – She-1 2019 Review". TMW. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
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