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Four recent WWE signees have reported to the WWE Performance Center.
WWE announced today, Scarlett Bordeau, Shotzi Blackheart, Indi Hartwell, and referee Stephon Smith have begun training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL.
WWE provided the following information on each talent.
Chicago’s Elizabeth Chihaia – aka Scarlett Bordeaux – has made quite the name for herself in America and abroad. The self-proclaimed “smokeshow” has been a standout for promotions like Mexico’s AAA, Ring of Honor and Ohio Valley Wrestling.
Ashley Urbanski, known on the independent scene as Shotzi Blackheart, is renowned for her fierce, in-your-face style. Fans will recognize Urbanski from her standout performance in a No Disqualification Match at EVOLVE’s 10th Anniversary Special that aired on WWE Network. She was presented her WWE contract by NXT General Manager William Regal last month at an EVOLVE show in Atlanta, Ga.
Australia’s Samantha De Martin, also known as “Impressive” Indi Hartwell, has been just that during her time on the indies. The 22-year-old has cited Bayley and Sasha Banks’ epic battles in NXT as her inspiration in pursuing a career inside the squared circle. She’s racked up titles in her home country and for promotions like SHIMMER.
Referee Stephon Smith rounds out the group of newcomers. Smith, a Baltimore native, started out as an in-ring competitor before transitioning to donning the stripes. He’s a graduate of Ohio Valley Wrestling and most recently officiated for EVOLVE Wrestling before joining the PC.
WWE signed Indi Hartwell to a deal this past September. She had a farewell show in Australia prior to leaving for the United States.
Scarlett Bourdeax signed with the company in late September following a private tryout with the company. Original plans had her paired up as a valet with a NXT Star.
Shotzi Blackheart signed a deal last month, with an official announcement made at the EVOLVE 137 event last month in Atlanta.