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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]

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Professional wrestling career

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Independent circuit (2014–present)

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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)

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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

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Nina Samuels is an English professional wrestler renowned for her charismatic persona, technical prowess influenced by , and extensive achievements across the global wrestling landscape, including a stint with WWE's brand and holding a record-tying ten championships simultaneously in 2024. Born Samantha Allen in , , Samuels began her professional wrestling career in 2014 after training at the 4FW Training Academy in and the London School of under mentors including Greg Burridge. Early in her career, she competed on the British independent circuit, quickly gaining recognition for her high-flying style and international appearances, such as her first match abroad in , while also making a brief on-screen appearance as a Rosebud for WWE television just months after starting training. By 2017, she had debuted with promotions like , where her theatrical arrogance and sharp-witted promos established her as a defining in the women's division, influencing character-driven storylines through feuds with competitors such as Jinny, Alexxis Falcon, and . Samuels signed with WWE in 2018, performing on the NXT UK brand until her release in 2022, during which she showcased an explosive arsenal of moves including the Stalling Release Tiger Driver, Backbreaker, Neckbreaker, and her finisher Hell to the Knee-Na, often dubbing her segments "The Nina Samuels Show" to emphasize her self-assured, character. Standing at 5 feet 7 inches, she competed against international talent across the UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, and France, solidifying her reputation as a versatile powerhouse with a signature move, the . Following her WWE departure, Samuels returned to the independent scene with renewed dominance, competing for promotions including Pro-Wrestling EVE, , Riot Cabaret, Sendai Girls', and (AEW). In 2024, she achieved a historic by simultaneously holding ten titles—the most ever for a wrestler and equaling Ultimo Dragon's overall record—including the EVE Championship (in her second reign), Riot Cabaret Women's Championship (held for a 784-day reign until lost to ), and challenges for others like the DEFY Women's and OTT Women's titles. That year, her accomplishments earned her the #52 ranking in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Women's 250, a dramatic rise of 111 spots from the prior year; in 2025, she was ranked #25. In December 2024, she captured the PROGRESS Women's World Championship by defeating Rhio, holding it for 126 days before losing it in a Title vs. Career match to the same opponent at PROGRESS Chapter 180, which led to her exit from the promotion after a subsequent Loser Leaves PROGRESS defeat to at Chapter 184. Throughout her over ten-year career, Samuels has defended titles against high-profile opponents like and aspired to face legends such as , contributing significantly to the elevation of women's wrestling in through her blend of athleticism, storytelling, and boundary-pushing performances.

Background

Personal information

Nina Samuels is the of Samantha Allen, an English . She was born on October 17, 1988, in , , . Allen stands 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall and weighs 150 pounds (68 kg).

Training and debut

Samuels began her professional wrestling journey in 2014 after a friend introduced her to the 4FW Training Academy in , , where she attended her first session and immediately connected with the discipline. She soon supplemented her training at the London School of , under trainers including Greg Burridge and Garry Vanderhorne, which helped develop her technical style influenced by lucha libre elements. 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. This early appearance marked the start of her career in the UK, showcasing her emerging skills just months after beginning formal training.

Professional wrestling career

Pre-WWE independent career (2014–2018)

Samuels made her professional wrestling debut on June 20, 2014, at a event in , where she teamed with Astronomica in a losing effort against Heather Honeybadger and Janey in a match. She continued appearing for throughout the year, often in multi-woman tag matches, securing victories such as teaming with Discocita to defeat La Rana Venenosa and Janey on September 19, and with La Tigressa to beat La Rana Venenosa and Janey on November 21. 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. 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. 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. 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. By 2016, Samuels had become a regular across multiple promotions, including XWA, where she challenged unsuccessfully for the Championship against Rhia on July 30, and BEW, losing an RCW Women's Championship match to Leah Owens on December 4. A highlight came on March 18, when she won the World Championship from Cassius at a event, holding the title briefly before further defenses and challenges in promotions like PWF, where she reached the Ladies final but lost to Amazon on April 4. She wrestled 30 matches that year, often in title contention across , , and international tours including with wXw. Samuels' 2017 schedule intensified with 42 matches, including her debut for on November 15 at Live At The Dome #1, where she lost to Candyfloss in an 11-minute singles bout. She reclaimed the Lucha Britannia World Championship on June 16, wrestling under her masked persona La Diablesa Rosa to defeat Hombre del Rocka. In , she secured wins over on October 6 and Martina on November 12 during the SHE-1 tournament events. Appearances extended to wXw, though she fell to on October 28, and she continued with BEW in multi-woman matches. 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. She defeated on May 27 at Chapter 70, solidifying her standing in the promotion. On January 19, she won the Lucha Britannia World Championship again from El Pavo Real. Her independent run culminated on November 11, when she captured the Championship in a three-way match against champion Charlie Morgan and at SHE-1 ~ Ace Of EVE. 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.

WWE career (2018–2022)

Samuels signed an extended tryout deal with in June 2018, marking her entry into the company's developmental system focused on the brand. Her in-ring debut for occurred on June 9, 2018, during the second night of live events at , where she teamed with and Xia Zhao in a losing effort against Jinny, , and . In August 2018, Samuels competed in the tournament, held over two days of tapings at the Insomnia Gaming Festival. She advanced to the quarterfinals but was defeated by on August 25, with the match airing on the November 14 episode of . Kai secured the victory via submission with a modified stretch after countering Samuels' power-based offense. Samuels made her televised debut on the inaugural episode of on October 17, 2018, facing 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 women's division amid the race for the inaugural championship. Throughout late 2018 and 2019, Samuels established herself as a character with a flamboyant, self-aggrandizing persona, portraying herself as the "" and star of the brand. She competed in several high-profile matches, including a loss to on the October 31 episode, capitalizing on Halloween theming with Dawn's supernatural gimmick, and a victory over on December 19 via a somersault neckbreaker. Samuels also challenged for the twice against , 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 antics, positioning her as a midcard staple in the division. In 2021 and early 2022, Samuels continued to feature in 's women's roster, engaging in feuds that blended comedy and athleticism, such as victories over 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 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 stars in a humorous, backstage-style format. 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 and , signaling the end of 's original run. During her four years with , Samuels competed in over 50 matches across live events and television, contributing to the brand's early success without capturing any titles.

Post-WWE career (2022–present)

Following her release from 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- and beginning a dominant reign that lasted 784 days until October 15, 2024, when she lost it to at RCPW Thunder Road. This victory symbolized a return to her roots, as Samuels noted the sentimental value of reclaiming success outside the major leagues. In 2023 and 2024, Samuels expanded her presence internationally with three tours in for Sendai Girls', competing in multi-woman tag matches against top talents like DASH Chisako and , often teaming with wrestlers such as and . Domestically, she became a mainstay in promotions like , 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 on August 24 at EVE 125: EVE x TJPW. She also won the Evolution Limitless Championship on July 6, 2024, at EVW , 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 , Riot Cabaret, and others, tying the record set by for the most titles held at once by any wrestler. Samuels' 2024 also included high-profile challenges, such as unsuccessful bids for the RevPro against at RevPro Summer Sizzler on August 11 and the DEFY Women's Championship in a three-way loss to at Chapter 171 on September 22. She made her debut on August 21, 2024, at , partnering with Kid Lykos II in a losing mixed effort against and . Her versatility extended to competition, including a win with Lena Kross over Emersyn Jayne and Kanji at 124: Sisterhood Of The Travelling Slams on August 2. These efforts contributed to her rising profile, earning her the #52 ranking in the 2024 Women's 250, a 111-spot improvement from the prior year. A pinnacle moment came on December 30, 2024, when Samuels defeated Rhio to win the at PROGRESS Chapter 175, ending a seven-year pursuit of the title since her debut in the promotion. She defended it successfully against on March 30, 2025, at PROGRESS Chapter 178. In early 2025, Samuels held multiple titles concurrently, including the , , 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 for her contributions to the promotion after winning the SHE-1 on January 10, 2025. 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 career on the line. Following the loss, Samuels was defeated by in a Loser Leaves match at Chapter 184: Camden Lock Up on September 28, 2025, forcing her exit from the promotion. 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 101. A marquee clash occurred on September 5, 2025, when she challenged AEW's for the International Championship at 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 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.

Championships and accomplishments

Title history

Nina Samuels has held numerous championships across various independent promotions in the and , 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 . The following table summarizes her verified championship history, listed chronologically by date won.
PromotionTitleReignDate WonDate LostLength (Days)Event/Notes
Lucha BritanniaLucha Britannia World Championship (as La Diablesa Rosa)1March 18, 2016August 19, 2016154
Lucha BritanniaLucha Britannia World Championship (as La Diablesa Rosa)2January 20, 2017April 21, 201791
Lucha BritanniaLucha Britannia World Championship (as La Diablesa Rosa)3June 16, 2017August 18, 201763
Lucha BritanniaLucha Britannia World Championship (as La Diablesa Rosa)4January 19, 2018August 17, 2018210
Pro-Wrestling: EVEEVE Championship1November 11, 2018March 9, 2019118Defeated Charlie Morgan and Kay Lee Ray in a three-way match; lost to Kay Lee Ray.
RIOT Cabaret Pro WrestlingRIOT Cabaret Women's World Championship (inaugural)1August 23, 2022October 15, 2024784Defeated Harley Hudson; longest reign in promotion history; lost to Thunder Rosa.
Ultimate Pro WrestlingBLW Women's Championship1June 4, 2023August 14, 2025802Defeated LA Taylor; longest reign in title history; lost to Hannah Taylor.
Pro-Wrestling: EVEEVE Tag Team Championship (with Chantal Jordan)1July 2, 2023November 19, 2023140Defeated Laura Di Matteo and Rayne Leverkusen; lost to Royal Aces (Jetta and Charlie Morgan).
RISE EnglandWomen's Wrestling Underground Championship1August 5, 2023November 22, 2024475Defeated Natalie Sykes for the vacant title; lost to Millie McKenzie.
Championship Xtreme WrestlingCXW Women's Championship1November 11, 2023August 16, 2025644Defeated Luna Trix; longest reign in title history; lost to Millie McKenzie at CXW Xtreme IV.
WrestlingKULTWomen of KULT Championship1December 9, 2023December 14, 2024371Won in a four-way elimination match against Melanie Gray, Amale, and Calypso; lost to Lana Austin in a gauntlet match.
World Wide Wrestling LeagueW3L Women's Championship1December 27, 2023May 15, 2025504Defeated Emily Hayden; lost to Moxie Malone at W3L Mayday.
TIDAL Championship WrestlingTCW Women's Championship1January 14, 2024October 18, 2024278Defeated Rhio at TCW New Dawn II; lost to Natalie Sykes.
Pro-Wrestling: EVEEVE Championship2January 5, 2024May 2, 2025483Defeated Safire Reed; lost to Nightshade at EVE 134: Punkin' Instigators.
Evolution WrestlingEVW Limitless Championship1July 6, 2024November 30, 2024147Defeated Violet Nyte for the vacant title; lost in unknown circumstances.
PROGRESS WrestlingPROGRESS Women's World Championship1December 29, 2024May 4, 2025126Defeated Rhio at Chapter 175; lost to Rhio in a title vs. career match at Chapter 180: Super Strong Style 16.
Pro-Wrestling: EVEEVE International Championship1January 10, 2025March 7, 202556Defeated Yuu; lost to Skye Smitson in a two-falls match also involving Alex Windsor for the EVE Championship.
Samuels' reigns demonstrate her versatility and dominance, particularly in 2023–2025, during which she held multiple titles simultaneously on several occasions, including ten at one time in 2024. Her accomplishments highlight contributions to women's wrestling in the UK independent scene, with defenses against notable opponents like Rhio and underscoring her impact.

Records and achievements

Nina Samuels is recognized as one of the most decorated champions in history, regardless of , due to her extensive collection of titles and long-term dominance across multiple promotions. Her accolades include placements in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's annual rankings, reflecting her rising prominence in the women's division. In 2020, she was ranked #90 in the PWI Top 100 Females. This improved to #163 in the 2023 PWI Women's 250 and #52 in the 2024 edition, and #25 in the 2025 edition, highlighting her consistent performance and impact on the independent scene. Samuels holds several longevity records in UK promotions, including the longest reigns for several women's championships. She maintained the BLW Women's Championship for 802 days from June 4, 2023, to August 14, 2025, the longest in the title's history. Similarly, her 784-day reign as Riot Cabaret Women's Champion, from August 23, 2022, to October 15, 2024, stands as the promotion's longest tenure for the title. Her 644-day hold on the Championship Xtreme Wrestling (CXW) Women's Championship, spanning November 11, 2023, to August 16, 2025, also marks an extended dominant period. Additionally, as La Diablesa Rosa, she captured the World Championship four times between 2016 and 2018, accumulating 518 days as champion across those reigns. A hallmark of Samuels' career is her ability to hold multiple championships simultaneously, often across different promotions, which has solidified her reputation for versatility and endurance. At various points, she defended up to ten active titles concurrently, including the Championship, Women's World Championship, and several regional women's belts—tying Ultimo Dragon's overall record. This multi-title strategy peaked in late 2023 and 2024, allowing her to represent and elevate numerous independent organizations. In tournaments, Samuels has achieved significant success, particularly in showcase events for women's wrestling. She won the SHE-1 tournament in 2025, defeating top competitors to claim the victory on January 10. Earlier, she reached the finals of the 2023 Fallen Angel Trophy Tournament and advanced to the semi-finals of the 2023 RCW World Cup IV, as well as the 2017 SHE-1 and DW Women's Title tournaments. These performances underscore her technical prowess and competitive edge in high-stakes formats.

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