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Nina Samuels
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Samantha Allen (born 17 October 1988), better known by her ring name Nina Samuels is an English professional wrestler. She is performing on the British independent circuit. She is best known for her time in WWE, where she performed on the NXT UK brand.[1]
Key Information
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Independent circuit (2014–present)
[edit]Samuels began wrestling for British Empire Wrestling (BEW) in 2014. On 19 September at BEW/RCW Britain's Rising 2, Samuels teamed with Kirsty Love in a tag match against to Dragonita and Shanna. She returned at BEW Britain's Rising IV in a match against the then-champion Leah Owens for the Revolution Championship. Samuels competed on 3 June 2017, at the International Grand Prix Triple Threat match against Christi Jaynes and Shotzi Blackheart. Samuels debuted on the 18 February in Pro-Wrestling: EVE at EVE: A Day at the Resistance, where she teamed with Meiko Satomura and Shanna in a tag match losing to Emi Sakura, Erin Angel and Nixon Newell. She won the Wildcard Ladder Match at the 1st Wrestle Queendom on 5 May 2018. She cashed in her contract on 11 November 2018 during a match between Charlie Morgan and Kay Lee Ray, which she pinned Morgan to win the Pro-Wrestling: Eve Championship.
WWE (2018–2022)
[edit]On 25 August 2018, Samuels competed on the First Round NXT UK Women's Championship Tournament, where she was defeated by Dakota Kai. On 23 January 2019, Samuels faced Lana Austin, where Samuels was victorious. Samuels faced Toni Storm for the NXT UK Women's Championship on the 19 April episode of NXT UK. She competed in the Battle Royal to decide the number one contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship on the 14 June episode, where Kay Lee Ray was victorious. On 12 November 2020, Samuels went up against Xia Brookside. In the match, Samuels attempted to fake a knee injury but was backfired when Brookside rolled her up for the quick win. After the match, however, Samuels still gained the upper hand by assaulting Brookside at ringside. The feud between Samuels and Brookside would continue weeks to weeks. Notably, Samuels cost Brookside a match against Isla Dawn on 10 December 2020. Eventually, the two faced again on the 4 February 2021 episode of NXT UK, where Samuels was victorious after hitting Brookside with her handbag. Brookside demanded a rematch where the loser becomes the winner's personal assistant for a whole month. And on the 25 February episode, Brookside defeated Samuels in that match. Throughout in March, Samuels would be forced to work as Brookside's assistant. On 18 August 2022, Samuels was the one of several NXT UK employees released from their contracts with the announcement of NXT UK was going into hiatus and the upcoming launch of the new brand, NXT Europe.[2]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Championship Xtreme Wrestling
- CXW Women's Championship (1 time)
- Evolution Wrestling
- Evolution Limitless Championship (1 time)
- Lucha Britannia
- Lucha Britannia World Championship (4 times)
- Progress Wrestling
- Pro-Wrestling: EVE
- Pro-Wrestling: EVE Championship (2 times)[4][5]
- Pro-Wrestling: EVE International Championship (1 time)
- Pro-Wrestling: EVE Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Chantal Jordan[6]
- SHE-1 2025
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 90 of the top 100 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Women's 100 in 2020[7]
- Riot Cabaret Pro Wrestling
- Riot Cabaret Women's Championship (1 time, inaugural)
- RISE England
- Women's Wrestling Underground Championship (1 time)
- TIDAL Wrestling
- TIDAL Women's Championship (1 time)
- Ultimate Pro Wrestling
- BLW Women's Championship (1 time)
- WrestlingKULT
- Women Of KULT Championship (1 time)
- World Wide Wrestling League
- W3L Women's Championship (1 time)
References
[edit]- ^ "Nina Samuels". WWE. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ Powell, Jason (18 August 2022). "WWE conducting NXT UK talent cuts". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ Wrestling Titles. "PROGRESS Women's Title". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Richards, Alex (11 November 2018). "#AndNEW: Nina Samuels wins Pro Wrestling: EVE Championship". Last Word on Pro Wrestling. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ Daly, Wayne (6 January 2024). "EVE Results: EVE 117 ~ Multiverse Rumble". Wrestling-News.Net. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Halliwell, Don (3 July 2023). "Pro Wrestling EVE 7/2/23 No Money In The Bank Results". PWPonderings. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50/100 for 2020". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
External links
[edit]- Nina Samuels's profile at WWE , Cagematch, Wrestlingdata, Internet Wrestling Database
- Samantha Allen (XX) at IMDb
- Nina Samuels on Twitter
Nina Samuels
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Personal information
Nina Samuels is the ring name of Samantha Allen, an English professional wrestler. She was born on October 17, 1988, in Aldershot, Hampshire, England.[7] Allen stands 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall and weighs 150 pounds (68 kg).[8][3]Training and debut
Samuels began her professional wrestling journey in 2014 after a friend introduced her to the 4FW Training Academy in Swindon, England, where she attended her first session and immediately connected with the discipline.[4] She soon supplemented her training at the London School of Lucha Libre, under trainers including Greg Burridge and Garry Vanderhorne, which helped develop her technical style influenced by lucha libre elements.[3][9] Her professional in-ring debut took place on November 16, 2014, for British Empire Wrestling (BEW) in a singles match against Lola, which she won.[10] This early appearance marked the start of her independent circuit career in the UK, showcasing her emerging skills just months after beginning formal training.[11]Professional wrestling career
Pre-WWE independent career (2014–2018)
Samuels made her professional wrestling debut on June 20, 2014, at a Lucha Britannia event in London, where she teamed with Astronomica in a losing effort against Heather Honeybadger and Zombie Janey in a tag team match.[12] She continued appearing for Lucha Britannia throughout the year, often in multi-woman tag matches, securing victories such as teaming with Discocita to defeat La Rana Venenosa and Zombie Janey on September 19, and with La Tigressa to beat La Rana Venenosa and Zombie Janey on November 21.[13] Her first singles win came on November 16, 2014, against Lola at British Empire Wrestling's (BEW) Empire Fights Back event, marking her debut with the promotion.[13] In 2015, Samuels expanded her presence on the British independent scene, debuting for Pro-Wrestling: EVE (EVE) on February 20 at the February Falls event, where she and La Diablesa Rosa lost a tag team match to La Rana Venenosa and Zombie Janey.[14] She achieved notable singles victories that year, including defeating Toni Storm on April 3 at WrestleForce's event in Southampton and Kasey Owens on May 9 at RISE's Temple Works show in Leeds.[15][16] Samuels also competed for promotions such as Southside Wrestling Entertainment and Pro Wrestling Chaos, wrestling 28 matches overall and building a reputation as a versatile technician.[17] By 2016, Samuels had become a regular across multiple UK promotions, including XWA, where she challenged unsuccessfully for the EVE Championship against Rhia O'Reilly on July 30, and BEW, losing an RCW Women's Championship match to Leah Owens on December 4.[18][19] A highlight came on March 18, when she won the Lucha Britannia World Championship from Cassius at a London event, holding the title briefly before further defenses and challenges in promotions like PWF, where she reached the Ladies Title Tournament final but lost to Amazon on April 4.[19][19] She wrestled 30 matches that year, often in title contention across Lucha Britannia, EVE, and international tours including Germany with wXw.[20] Samuels' 2017 schedule intensified with 42 matches, including her debut for Progress Wrestling on November 15 at Live At The Dome #1, where she lost to Candyfloss in an 11-minute singles bout.[21] She reclaimed the Lucha Britannia World Championship on June 16, wrestling under her masked persona La Diablesa Rosa to defeat Hombre del Rocka.[22] In EVE, she secured wins over Millie McKenzie on October 6 and Martina on November 12 during the SHE-1 tournament events.[23] Appearances extended to wXw, though she fell to Toni Storm on October 28, and she continued with BEW in multi-woman matches.[24] In 2018, prior to her full WWE commitment, Samuels peaked with 57 independent matches, winning the EVE Wildcard Ladder match on May 5 at Wrestle Queendom to earn a future title opportunity.[25] She defeated Isla Dawn on May 27 at Progress Chapter 70, solidifying her standing in the promotion.[25] On January 19, she won the Lucha Britannia World Championship again from El Pavo Real.[26] Her independent run culminated on November 11, when she captured the EVE Championship in a three-way match against champion Charlie Morgan and Kay Lee Ray at SHE-1 ~ Ace Of EVE.[26] Samuels received WWE tryout offers in June 2018, leading to her initial NXT UK appearances that July, but she remained active on the circuit until signing later that year.[27]WWE career (2018–2022)
Samuels signed an extended tryout deal with WWE in June 2018, marking her entry into the company's developmental system focused on the NXT UK brand.[27] Her in-ring debut for NXT UK occurred on June 9, 2018, during the second night of live events at Download Festival, where she teamed with Bianca Belair and Xia Zhao in a losing effort against Jinny, Toni Storm, and Candice LeRae.[10] In August 2018, Samuels competed in the NXT UK Women's Championship tournament, held over two days of tapings at the Insomnia Gaming Festival. She advanced to the quarterfinals but was defeated by Dakota Kai on August 25, with the match airing on the November 14 episode of NXT UK. Kai secured the victory via submission with a modified surfboard stretch after countering Samuels' power-based offense.[28] Samuels made her televised debut on the inaugural episode of NXT UK on October 17, 2018, facing Toni Storm in the show's first women's match. Storm won with her signature Storm Zero after a competitive bout where Samuels showcased her athleticism, including a near-fall via Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker. This match highlighted Samuels' role in establishing the NXT UK women's division amid the race for the inaugural championship.[29] Throughout late 2018 and 2019, Samuels established herself as a heel character with a flamboyant, self-aggrandizing persona, portraying herself as the "Prima Donna" and star of the brand. She competed in several high-profile matches, including a loss to Isla Dawn on the October 31 episode, capitalizing on Halloween theming with Dawn's supernatural gimmick, and a victory over Killer Kelly on December 19 via a somersault neckbreaker. Samuels also challenged for the NXT UK Women's Championship twice against Toni Storm, first on May 29, 2019, where Storm retained via submission, and again on July 23, 2020, ending in a disqualification loss for Samuels after interference. These encounters emphasized her technical prowess and entertaining heel antics, positioning her as a midcard staple in the division.[30] In 2021 and early 2022, Samuels continued to feature in NXT UK's women's roster, engaging in feuds that blended comedy and athleticism, such as victories over Xia Brookside and matches against emerging talents like Amale. Her character evolved to include satirical elements, mocking the wrestling industry while delivering solid performances. A notable addition was her hosting duties for "The Nina Samuels Show," an interview segment debuting in mid-2022, intended as a recurring talk show format to showcase her charisma, though it was cut short by brand changes. The segment premiered on June 23, 2022, with an upgraded set, allowing Samuels to interact with other NXT UK stars in a humorous, backstage-style format.[31][32] Samuels' WWE tenure concluded on August 18, 2022, when she was released as part of a broader wave of NXT UK talent cuts following the announcement of the brand's rebranding to NXT Europe in 2023. This release affected several women's division members, including Dani Luna and Xia Brookside, signaling the end of NXT UK's original run. During her four years with WWE, Samuels competed in over 50 matches across live events and television, contributing to the brand's early success without capturing any titles.[33]Post-WWE career (2022–present)
Following her release from WWE in August 2022, Nina Samuels returned to the independent wrestling circuit, resuming her freelance career across various British promotions. She quickly reestablished herself by capturing the Riot Cabaret Women's Championship on August 23, 2022, by defeating Harley Hudson, marking her first title win post-WWE and beginning a dominant reign that lasted 784 days until October 15, 2024, when she lost it to Thunder Rosa at RCPW Thunder Road.[2][34] This victory symbolized a return to her roots, as Samuels noted the sentimental value of reclaiming success outside the major leagues.[2] In 2023 and 2024, Samuels expanded her presence internationally with three tours in Japan for Sendai Girls', competing in multi-woman tag matches against top talents like DASH Chisako and Sareee, often teaming with wrestlers such as Millie McKenzie and VENY. Domestically, she became a mainstay in promotions like Pro-Wrestling EVE, where she began her second EVE Championship reign by defeating Safire Reed on January 5, 2024, and retained it in a highly acclaimed 19-minute bout against Miyu Yamashita on August 24 at EVE 125: EVE x TJPW. She also won the Evolution Limitless Championship on July 6, 2024, at EVW Never Back Down, holding it for 147 days until losing it to Chantal Jordan on November 30, 2024. By mid-2024, Samuels achieved a career highlight by holding 10 championships simultaneously across promotions including EVE, Riot Cabaret, and others, tying the record set by Último Dragón for the most titles held at once by any wrestler.[2][34][35][36] Samuels' 2024 also included high-profile challenges, such as unsuccessful bids for the RevPro Undisputed British Women's Championship against Dani Luna at RevPro Summer Sizzler on August 11 and the DEFY Women's Championship in a three-way loss to Marina Shafir at PROGRESS Chapter 171 on September 22. She made her All Elite Wrestling debut on August 21, 2024, at AEW Collision, partnering with Kid Lykos II in a losing mixed tag team effort against Kris Statlander and Stokely Hathaway. Her versatility extended to tag team competition, including a win with Lena Kross over Emersyn Jayne and Kanji at EVE 124: Sisterhood Of The Travelling Slams on August 2. These efforts contributed to her rising profile, earning her the #52 ranking in the 2024 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Women's 250, a 111-spot improvement from the prior year.[34][35][2] A pinnacle moment came on December 30, 2024, when Samuels defeated Rhio to win the PROGRESS Women's World Championship at PROGRESS Chapter 175, ending a seven-year pursuit of the title since her debut in the promotion. She defended it successfully against Millie McKenzie on March 30, 2025, at PROGRESS Chapter 178. In early 2025, Samuels held multiple titles concurrently, including the PROGRESS Women's, EVE, CXW Women's, and W3L Women's Championships, underscoring her status as one of the UK's most decorated female wrestlers. She was named the 2025 ACE of EVE for her contributions to the promotion after winning the SHE-1 tournament on January 10, 2025.[37][38][39][40] However, her reign ended on May 4, 2025, when she lost the title to Rhio in a Title vs. Career match at PROGRESS Chapter 180: Super Strong Style 16, putting her PROGRESS career on the line. Following the loss, Samuels was defeated by Kanji in a Loser Leaves PROGRESS match at Chapter 184: Camden Lock Up on September 28, 2025, forcing her exit from the promotion.[41][42] Throughout 2025, Samuels continued her busy schedule with defenses and rivalries in promotions like Hustle Wrestling and RevPro, including a victory over Safire Reed on November 2 at RevPro Live In London 101. A marquee clash occurred on September 5, 2025, when she challenged AEW's Kris Statlander for the EVE International Championship at EVE 139: Strong Women Style, falling short in a 17-minute main event after earning the shot via a number one contender's battle royale on August 23. Despite losses like the CXW Women's Championship to Millie McKenzie on August 16 at CXW Xtreme IV, Samuels maintained momentum with wins such as defeating Rhio at RCPW Gold & Glory on November 4. Her post-WWE run has solidified her reputation for technical prowess and endurance, with ongoing aspirations to expand into the U.S. market.[43][44][45]Championships and accomplishments
Title history
Nina Samuels has held numerous championships across various independent promotions in the United Kingdom and Europe, establishing herself as one of the most decorated female wrestlers in the region. Her title reigns span singles, tag team, and international competitions, with a focus on high-profile promotions like Pro-Wrestling: EVE and PROGRESS Wrestling. The following table summarizes her verified championship history, listed chronologically by date won.| Promotion | Title | Reign | Date Won | Date Lost | Length (Days) | Event/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucha Britannia | Lucha Britannia World Championship (as La Diablesa Rosa) | 1 | March 18, 2016 | August 19, 2016 | 154 | |
| Lucha Britannia | Lucha Britannia World Championship (as La Diablesa Rosa) | 2 | January 20, 2017 | April 21, 2017 | 91 | |
| Lucha Britannia | Lucha Britannia World Championship (as La Diablesa Rosa) | 3 | June 16, 2017 | August 18, 2017 | 63 | |
| Lucha Britannia | Lucha Britannia World Championship (as La Diablesa Rosa) | 4 | January 19, 2018 | August 17, 2018 | 210 | |
| Pro-Wrestling: EVE | EVE Championship | 1 | November 11, 2018 | March 9, 2019 | 118 | Defeated Charlie Morgan and Kay Lee Ray in a three-way match; lost to Kay Lee Ray.[46][10] |
| RIOT Cabaret Pro Wrestling | RIOT Cabaret Women's World Championship (inaugural) | 1 | August 23, 2022 | October 15, 2024 | 784 | Defeated Harley Hudson; longest reign in promotion history; lost to Thunder Rosa.[47][2] |
| Ultimate Pro Wrestling | BLW Women's Championship | 1 | June 4, 2023 | August 14, 2025 | 802 | Defeated LA Taylor; longest reign in title history; lost to Hannah Taylor.[48][49] |
| Pro-Wrestling: EVE | EVE Tag Team Championship (with Chantal Jordan) | 1 | July 2, 2023 | November 19, 2023 | 140 | Defeated Laura Di Matteo and Rayne Leverkusen; lost to Royal Aces (Jetta and Charlie Morgan).[50][10] |
| RISE England | Women's Wrestling Underground Championship | 1 | August 5, 2023 | November 22, 2024 | 475 | Defeated Natalie Sykes for the vacant title; lost to Millie McKenzie.[51][52] |
| Championship Xtreme Wrestling | CXW Women's Championship | 1 | November 11, 2023 | August 16, 2025 | 644 | Defeated Luna Trix; longest reign in title history; lost to Millie McKenzie at CXW Xtreme IV.[11][53] |
| WrestlingKULT | Women of KULT Championship | 1 | December 9, 2023 | December 14, 2024 | 371 | Won in a four-way elimination match against Melanie Gray, Amale, and Calypso; lost to Lana Austin in a gauntlet match.[54][10] |
| World Wide Wrestling League | W3L Women's Championship | 1 | December 27, 2023 | May 15, 2025 | 504 | Defeated Emily Hayden; lost to Moxie Malone at W3L Mayday.[10][55] |
| TIDAL Championship Wrestling | TCW Women's Championship | 1 | January 14, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | 278 | Defeated Rhio at TCW New Dawn II; lost to Natalie Sykes.[56][57] |
| Pro-Wrestling: EVE | EVE Championship | 2 | January 5, 2024 | May 2, 2025 | 483 | Defeated Safire Reed; lost to Nightshade at EVE 134: Punkin' Instigators.[58][10] |
| Evolution Wrestling | EVW Limitless Championship | 1 | July 6, 2024 | November 30, 2024 | 147 | Defeated Violet Nyte for the vacant title; lost in unknown circumstances.[36][10] |
| PROGRESS Wrestling | PROGRESS Women's World Championship | 1 | December 29, 2024 | May 4, 2025 | 126 | Defeated Rhio at Chapter 175; lost to Rhio in a title vs. career match at Chapter 180: Super Strong Style 16.[5][59] |
| Pro-Wrestling: EVE | EVE International Championship | 1 | January 10, 2025 | March 7, 2025 | 56 | Defeated Yuu; lost to Skye Smitson in a two-falls match also involving Alex Windsor for the EVE Championship.[60][45] |