Kamille (wrestler)

American professional wrestler

Kamille

Kamille in July 2021

Birth name| Kailey Dawn Farmer
Born|  (1992-10-24) October 24, 1992 (age 31)
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Spouse(s)|

Thom Latimer

(m. 2022)​

Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)| Kailey Dawn
Kamilla Kaine
Kamille
Kamille Brickhouse
Billed height| 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Billed from| Durham, North Carolina
Trained by| Team 3D Academy
Debut| May 19, 2017

Kailey Dawn Latimer (born October 24, 1992), better known by her ring name Kamille, is an American professional wrestler and former softball player, arena football player, and bodybuilder. She is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She is known for her time with National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), where she is a former NWA World Women's Champion.

## Early life

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Latimer was born Kailey Dawn Farmer in Durham, North Carolina, on October 24, 1992. She played Division I softball at Campbell and was a member of the Atlanta Steam in the Legends Football League.

## Professional wrestling career

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### Early career (2017–2019)

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Latimer trained at the Team 3D Academy.[1] Under the ring name Kamilla Kaine, she captured her first title in her rookie year while at Platinum Pro Wrestling (PPW), winning a seven-women Battle Royal match to become the new Diamonds Division Starlight Champion on May 19, 2017. She held the title until the following year at St. Patrick's Day Slamboree where she lost a three-way match against Dynamite DiDi and Amber Nova. She went on to work in several Florida-based promotions including REAL Pro Wrestling where on August 1, 2017, at the 2 Year Anniversary show, Kaine competed against Roxy Rouge in an unsuccessful attempt to become the new RPW Women's Champion. Kaine also wrestled in Shine, Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment and American Combat Wrestling among others during the first three years of her career.

### National Wrestling Alliance (2018–2024)

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Kamilla Kaine made her National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) debut as Nick Aldis' insurance policy at the NWA 70th Anniversary Show on October 21, 2018, to thwart Brandi Rhodes' interference.[2] She would maintain her presence on the NWA television by beginning to appear regularly on the first episode of Powerrr with the tweaked ring name Kamille to accompany Aldis on a regular basis. She presented a silent powerhouse persona to the Powerrr audience and quickly became a part of Aldis' new stable Strictly Business, which also consisted of her fiancée Thom Latimer. Kamille's first match in NWA took place on the May 12, 2020 episode of Powerrr, where she defeated Madi Maxx.[3] On March 21, 2021, at Back For The Attack, Kamille defeated Thunder Rosa to become the number one contender for the NWA World Women's Championship.[4] She retained her status against Rosa in a rematch on the May 25 episode of Powerrr that ended in a time-limit draw.[5] On June 6 at When Our Shadows Fall, Kamille defeated Serena Deeb to become the new NWA World Women's Champion.[6]

Kamille made her first appearance at All Elite Wrestling (AEW) during the July 28, 2021 episode of Dynamite, where she watched The Bunny and Leyla Hirsch competing against each other to become to earn Kamille's title match at EmPowerrr, which was won by Hirsch.[7] On August 28, at EmPowerrr, Kamille successfully retained the title over Hirsch.[8] On the 73rd Anniversary show of NWA, the day after EmPowerrr, she retained her title against the winner of the NWA Women's Invitational Cup Gauntlet, Chelsea Green.[9] During her reign, Kamille successfully defended her title against various contenders, such as Kiera Hogan,[10] Melina[11] and Taryn Terrell.[12] On June 6, 2022, Kamille surpassed 365 days as champion.[13] Couple of days later, on June 11, at Alwayz Ready, Kamille successfully defended her title against KiLynn King.[14] On November 12, at Hard Times 3, Kamille defended her title in a three-way match against Chelsea Green and King where King submitted Kamille, however, the referee was distracted by Green.[15] At the end, Kamille would retain her title after spearing Green.[15]

On the January 31, 2023, episode of Powerrr, Kamille alongside her husband Thom Latimer were scheduled to face Psycho Love (Angelina Love and Fodder) in an intergender tag team match, however, Psycho Love ambushed Latimer and Kamille on the entrance way, leading to the match being cancelled.[16] Love would later challenge Kamille for her title on Nuff Said in a no disqualification match, where on February 11, at the event, Kamille retained her title over Love.[17] Kamille successfully defended her title against Natalia Markova on Night One of the NWA 75th Anniversary Show, but was defeated by Kenzie Paige on Night Two, ending her reign at 813 days.[18][19]

On January 2024, Kamille's contract with NWA expired, and it was reported she is set to leave the company.[20]

### Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2022–2023)

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On September 17, 2022, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide announced that Kamille will replace Thunder Rosa to challenge Taya Valkyrie for the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship at Triplemanía XXX,[21] as she successfully defended her NWA World Women's title against Valkyire on August 27 at NWA 74.[22] At the event, which took place on October 15, Valkyrie retained the title.[23] On March 19, 2023, Kamille alongside Deonna Purrazzo and Jordynne Grace, representing the United States, won the women's Lucha Libre World Cup after defeating Team Mexico (Flammer, La Hiedra and Sexy Star II) in the finals.[24]

### All Elite Wrestling (2024–present)

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On April 29, 2024, Fightful reported Kamille had signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in February 2024.[25] On July 24 at Blood & Guts, Kamille made her official AEW debut by attacking Britt Baker and forming an alliance with AEW TBS Champion and Strong Women's Champion Mercedes Moné.[26] On the July 31 episode of AEW Dynamite, Kamille made her AEW in-ring debut, defeating Brittany Jade in a squash match.

## Personal life

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Latimer lives in Clarksville, Tennessee, where she previously worked as a real estate agent. She dated American professional wrestler Braun Strowman in 2014, and married English professional wrestler Thom Latimer in 2022.[27]

## Championships and accomplishments

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Kamille is a former NWA World Women's Champion

### Fitness and figure competition

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* National Physique Committee
* NPC Daytona Beach Classic Bodybuilding Championship (2020)[28]

### Professional wrestling

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* Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
* Lucha Libre World Cup: 2023 Women's division - with Deonna Purrazzo and Jordynne Grace[24]
* National Wrestling Alliance
* NWA World Women's Championship (1 time)[29]
* Platinum Pro Wrestling
* Diamonds Division Starlight Championship (1 time)[30]
* Pro Wrestling Illustrated
* Ranked No. 23 of the top 150 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 150 in 2022[31]
* Ranked No. 9 of the top 250 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 250 in 2023[32]
* Tried-N-True Pro
* Tried-N-True Women's Championship (1 time, current)[33]
* Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame
* WWHOF Award (1 time)
* Women’s Wrestler of the Year (2023)[34]

## References

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1. ^ Mitchell, Scott (November 11, 2022). "Exclusive: KiLynn King Opens Up About the NWA Women's Division, Hard Times 3, Her Future, and More". PWMania.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
2. ^ Powell, Jason (October 21, 2018). "Powell's NWA 70th Anniversary live review: Cody vs. Nick Aldis in a best of three falls match for the NWA Championship, new NWA National Champion crowned, Jazz vs. Penelope Ford for the NWA Women's Championship". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
3. ^ Powell, Jason (May 13, 2020). "5/12 NWA Powerrr results: Powell's review of Billy Corgan's announcement on the future of the company, Nick Aldis and Thom Latimer vs. Marty Scurll and Brody King, The Rock & Roll Express vs. Aron Stevens and Question Mark, Tim Storm vs. Jax Dane in a No DQ match, Marti Belle vs. Tasha Steelz vs. Ashley Vox". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
4. ^ Martinez, Tommy (March 21, 2021). "NWA Back For The Attack PPV marks a year of change". Slam Wrestling. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
5. ^ Powell, Jason (May 26, 2021). "5/25 NWA Powerrr results: Powell's review of a battle royal for a shot at the NWA Championship, Aron Stevens and Kratos vs. Jax Dane and Crimson for the NWA Tag Titles, Thunder Rosa vs. Kamille to become No. 1 contender to the NWA Women's Title". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
6. ^ Powell, Jason (June 6, 2021). "NWA When Our Shadows Fall results: Powell's live review of Nick Aldis vs. Trevor Murdoch for the NWA Championship, Serena Deeb vs. Kamille for the NWA Women's Title, Aron Stevens and Kratos vs. Thom Latimer and Chris Adonis vs. Crimson and Jax Dane for the NWA Tag Titles". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
7. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (July 28, 2021). "NWA Women's Title Eliminator, Christian Cage Bout Added To 8/4 AEW Dynamite". Fightful. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
8. ^ Powell, Jason (August 28, 2021). "NWA Empowerrr results: Kamille vs. Leyla Hirsch for the NWA Women's Championship, Deonna Purrazzo vs. Melina for the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship, NWA Women's Tag Title tournament, Kylie Rae vs. Diamante vs. Chik Tormenta". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
9. ^ Cook, Ryan (August 29, 2021). "NWA 73rd Anniversary Show Results Nick Aldis vs Trevor Murdoch, Kamille vs Green". Fightful. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
10. ^ McDonald, Josiah (February 9, 2022). "NWA Power results: Kamille vs. Kiera Hogan, Team War tournament kickoff". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
11. ^ Carey, Ian (August 29, 2021). "NWA Hard Times 2 live results: Eight title matches". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
12. ^ McDonald, Josiah (February 22, 2022). "NWA Power Trip results: Kamille vs. Taryn Terrell, Rhett Titus vs. Colby Corino". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
13. ^ Wilkinson, Nick (June 8, 2022). "Kamille Surpasses 365-Days As NWA Women's Champion". Diva Dirt. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
14. ^ MacDonald, Josiah (June 11, 2022). "NWA Alwayz Ready live results: Seven title matches". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
15. ^ a b MacDonald, Josiah (November 12, 2022). "NWA Hard Times 3 live results: Trevor Murdoch vs. Tyrus vs. Matt Cardona". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
16. ^ Tommy "Milagro" Martinez (February 1, 2023). "NWA POWERRR Live has action, Bridezillas, and championships aplenty". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
17. ^ MacDonald, Josiah (February 11, 2023). "NWA Nuff Said live results: Tyrus vs. Matt Cardona title match". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
18. ^ Tessier, Colin (26 August 2023). "NWA 75 Night One Results (8/26/23): Kamille vs. Natalia Markova, Matt Cardona, More". WrestleZone. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
19. ^ Tessier, Colin (27 August 2023). "NWA 75 Night Two Results (8/27/23): Tyrus vs. EC3, More". WrestleZone. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
20. ^ Saap, Sean Ross (December 31, 2023). "Kamille Set to Leave NWA; More Details". Fightful. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
21. ^ Harris, Jeffery (September 17, 2022). "Kamille Replaces Thunder Rosa Against Taya Valkyrie at AAA TripleMania XXX". 411Mania. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
22. ^ Canton, John (August 27, 2022). "NWA 74 PPV Results – Night 1 (Aug. 27, 2022)". TJR Wrestling. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
23. ^ Williams, Suit (October 15, 2022). "AAA Triplemania XXX live results: Vikingo vs. Fenix Mega title match". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
24. ^ a b Tessier, Colin (March 19, 2023). "AAA Lucha Libre World Cup Results (3/19): Josh Alexander, Vikingo, More". Yahoo!. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
25. ^ "Se revela la empresa con la que ha firmado Kamille". solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com. April 29, 2024.
26. ^ Elizabeth, Claire (2024-07-24). "AEW Dynamite results, live blog (July 24, 2024): Blood & Guts!". Cageside Seats. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
27. ^ Datta, Soumik (October 22, 2018). "WWE Superstar's real-life partner makes a surprise appearance at NWA 70th Anniversary Show". Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
28. ^ Lee, Joseph (October 2, 2020). "NWA's Kamille Wins NPC Daytona Beach Classic Bodybuilding Championship". 411Mania. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
29. ^ "NWA World Women's Championship History".
30. ^ "Diamonds Division Starlight Championship History".
31. ^ Ross, Patrick (October 27, 2022). "Full 2022 PWI Women's 150 list revealed". aiptcomics.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
32. ^ Chiari, Mike (October 19, 2023). "WWE's Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair and AEW's Jamie Hayter in Top 5 of PWI Women's 250". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
33. ^ "Kamille – Tried N True". Archived from the original on 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
34. ^ "NWA Champion Kamille Inaugural Women's Wrestler of the Year 2023". Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame. February 14, 2023. Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.

## External links

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* Kamille's profile at Cagematch.net , Wrestlingdata.com , Internet Wrestling Database

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NWA World Women's Champions

1950s|

* Mildred Burke
* June Byers
* The Fabulous Moolah

1960s|

* Bette Boucher
* Yukiko Tomoe

1970s|

* Evelyn Stevens

1980s|

* Debbie Combs

1990s|

* Bambi
* Peggy Lee Leather
* Malia Hosaka

2000s|

* Strawberry Fields
* Char Starr
* Leilani Kai
* Kiley McLean
* Lexie Fyfe
* Christie Ricci
* MsChif
* Amazing Kong

2010s|

* Tasha Simone
* La Reina de Corazones
* Tiffany Roxx
* Kacee Carlisle
* Barbi Hayden
* Santana Garrett
* Amber Gallows
* Jazz
* Allysin Kay

2020s|

* Thunder Rosa
* Serena Deeb
* Kamille
* Kenzie Paige (current)

Unrecognized|

* Sue Green

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