Kenzie Paige

American professional wrestler

Kenzie Paige

Paige as NWA World Women's Tag Team Champion in 2023

Birth name| Kenzie Paige Henry
Born|  (2002-03-05) March 5, 2002 (age 23)
Tennessee, U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)| Kenzie Paige
Kenzie Paige Henry
Billed height| 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Billed weight| 125 lb (57 kg)
Trained by|

* Kane
* Tom Prichard
* Ricky Morton

Debut| December 16, 2016

Kenzie Paige Henry (born March 5, 2002), known by her ring name Kenzie Paige, is an American professional wrestler. She is signed to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) where she is the leader of Pretty Empowered. She is the inaugural NWA World Women's Television Champion, a former NWA World Women's Tag Team Champion and the current NWA World Women's Champion, in her first reign.

## Professional wrestling career

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### Early career

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Paige got her start in her father's Wrestling Promotion Kross Fire Wrestling in Sevierville, Tennessee. Paige made her national TV debut on the May 6, 2020 episode of AEW Dynamite losing to Nyla Rose in a squash match.[1]

### National Wrestling Alliance (2021–present)

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#### Early appearances (2021–2022)

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On the June 15, 2021 episode of NWA Powerrr, Paige made her NWA debut, losing to Melina in a three-way match which also involved Jennacide.[2] Her next match was on the August 3 episode of Powerrr where, during the Champions Series, she defeated Lady Frost, marking Paige's first win in NWA.[3] During the NWA EmPowerrr pre-show, she lost to Paola Blaze (accompanied by Taryn Terrell) in a match that didn't air due to technical issues.[4] At By Any Means Necessary, Paige faced Kamille in a two-out-of-three falls match for the NWA World Women's Championship, only to lose the match two to none.[5][6]

#### Pretty Empowered (2022–present)

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Main article: Pretty Empowered

On March 20, 2022 at the Crockett Cup, Ella Envy and Paige, under the name Pretty Empowered, made their NWA debut together, losing to the NWA World Women's Tag Team Champions The Hex.[7] On June 11, at Alwayz Ready, Pretty Empowered defeated the Hex to win the World Women's Tag Team Championships.[8] This would lead them to a rematch against The Hex on the NWA 74th Anniversary Show for said championships, successfully defending in a Street Fight where Paige also turned heel alongside Envy.[9] On September 27, at Pretty Empowered Surge in which they hosted, Envy and Paige introduced Roxy as their third member of Pretty Empowered.[10]

On December 24, 2022, at NWA Christmas Special, Envy and Paige defeated The Renegade Twins who had made their NWA debut.[11][12] On the February 7, 2023 episode of NWA Powerrr, Envy and Roxy lost to the Renegade Twins, which earned the latter a title shot at Nuff Said.[13] On February 11, at Nuff Said, the Envy and Paige lost their NWA World Women's Tag Team Championship bout to the Renegade Twins by pinfall.[14][15]

Paige wrestling Nattie Neidhart during Crockett Cup 2025 for the NWA World Women’s Championship.

Paige entered the NWA Women's Television Championship inaugural tournament, and on the March 14 episode of Powerrr, she defeated Ashley D'Amboise to advance to the final.[16] On April 7, at NWA 312, Paige defeated Max the Impaler in the tournament final to win the NWA World Women's Television Championship.[17] On the April 25 episode of Powerrr, she defeated Ella Envy to retain the title.[18]

On Night One of the NWA 75th Anniversary Show, Paige lost the title to Max the Impaler, but won the Burke Invitational Gauntlet later to earn an NWA World Women's Championship match the following night. On Night Two, she defeated Kamille to win the World Women's Championship.[19][20] By winning the title, Paige became the youngest NWA World Women's Champions at 21 years old, and the first NWA Women's Triple Crown Champion.[21] On The September 12 episode of Powerrr, Paige had her first successful title defense by defeating Samantha Starr.[22] On the October 24 episode of Powerrr, Pretty Empowered turned on Roxy, kicking her out of their group.[23]

With NWA returning to the territories system, Paige was announced on April 24, 2024 to helm their newest edition Kross Fire Wrestling (KFW), which based in Sevierville, Tennessee.[24]

## Championships and accomplishments

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* National Wrestling Alliance
* NWA World Women's Tag Team Championship (2 time, current) – with Ella Envy (1) and Big Mama (1)
* NWA World Women's Television Championship (1 time, inaugural)[17]
* NWA World Women's Championship (1 time, current)
* NWA World Women's Television Championship Tournament (2023)[17]
* Burke Invitational Gauntlet (2023)
* First NWA Women's Triple Crown Champion[21]
* Joe Cazana Promotions (JCP)
* JCP Women's Championship (1 Time)
* New South Pro Wrestling
* New South Championship (1 time)[25]
* New South Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Dillon McQueen (1) and Ella Envy (1)
* Pro Wrestling Illustrated
* Ranked No. 33 of the top 250 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Women's 250 in 2023[26]
* Ranked No. 71 of the top 100 Tag Teams in the PWI Tag Team 100 in 2022 – with Ella Envy[27][28]
* Ranked No. 245 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2023[29]

## References

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1. ^ Tees, David (May 6, 2020). "AEW Dynamite 5/6/20 Results: A Street Fight, Matt Hardy's In-Ring Debut & Jake Gives Brandi The Snake". Fightful. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
2. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (June 15, 2021). "NWA Powerrr Results (6/15): NWA National Title Qualifier, Melina In Action, More". Fightful. Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
3. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (August 3, 2021). "NNWA Powerrr Results (8/3): First Round Of NWA Champions Series Wraps Up". Fightful. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
4. ^ MacDonald, Josiah (August 28, 2021). "NWA Empower live results: Kamille vs. Hirsch, Invitational Cup". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
5. ^ "NWA Announce "By Any Means Necessary" Special Event". September 17, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
6. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (November 3, 2021). "NWA Powerrr Results (11/2): Part One Of NWA By Any Means Necessary, The OGK Appear". Fightful. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
7. ^ MacDonald, Josiah (March 20, 2022). "NWA Crockett Cup night two live results: Six title matches, tournament final". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Archived from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
8. ^ MacDonald, Josiah (June 11, 2022). "NWA Alwayz Ready live results: Seven title matches". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
9. ^ "NWA 74 Night 2 live results: Seven title fights". Cageside Seats. August 28, 2022. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
10. ^ Tessier, Colin (September 27, 2022). "NWA Pretty Empowered Surge Results (9/27): Women's Title Match, Eight-Man Tag, And More". Fightful. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
11. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (December 26, 2023). "NWA Christmas Special Results (12/24): Kratos, Pretty Empowered, Rhett Titus In Action". Fightful. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
12. ^ Kelly, Matthew (December 24, 2022). "NWA Christmas Special Results December 24, 2022". eWrestlingNews. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
13. ^ Defelice, Robert (February 7, 2023). "NWA Powerrr Stream And Results (2/7): Matt Cardona And Tyrus On Opposite Ends Of Major Six-Man Tag". Fightful. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
14. ^ Defelice, Robert (February 11, 2023). "The Renegade Twins Capture The NWA Women's Tag Titles At NWA Nuff Said". Fightful. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
15. ^ Siino, John (February 11, 2023). "NWA Nuff Said Report: Tyrus vs. Matt Cardona, EC3 signs with NWA". Post Wrestling. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
16. ^ Tommy "Milagro" Martinez (March 15, 2023). "NWA POWERRR: MECHA WOLF TAKES KERRY MORTON TO THE LIMIT". Slam Wrestling. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
17. ^ a b c DeFelice, Robert (April 7, 2023). "Kenzie Paige Becomes The Inaugural NWA World Women's TV Champion At NWA 312". Fightful. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
18. ^ Tommy "Milagro" Martinez (April 25, 2023). "NWA POWERRR: A THRILLRIDE TO VALHALLA". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
19. ^ Tessier, Colin (August 26, 2023). "NWA 75 Night One Results (8/26/23): Kamille vs. Natalia Markova, Matt Cardona, More". WrestleZone. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
20. ^ Tessier, Colin (August 27, 2023). "NWA 75 Night Two Results (8/27/23): Tyrus vs. EC3, More". WrestleZone. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
21. ^ a b Russell, Skylar; Tessier, Colin (January 4, 2024). "Kenzie Paige: Pretty Empowered has Brought this Young, Fresh, & New Vibe to the NWA". Fightful. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
22. ^ Tessier, Colin (September 12, 2023). "NWA Powerrr Stream & Results (9/12): EC3, Kenzie Paige, Colby Corino, More". Wrestlezone. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
23. ^ Tessier, Colin (October 24, 2023). "NWA Powerrr Stream And Results (10/24): EC3, Knox And Murdoch, More". Wrestlezone. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
24. ^ "Kross Fire Wrestling Named Newest Official NWA Territory". National Wrestling Alliance. April 29, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
25. ^ "New South Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
26. ^ Ross, Patrick (October 19, 2023). "Full 2023 PWI Women's 250 list revealed". aiptcomics.com. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
27. ^ Wilkinson, Nick (December 5, 2022). "Stardom's FWC Ranked At Number Five On PWI's 2022 Top Tag Team 100". Diva Dirt. Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
28. ^ Maximo, Maximo (December 6, 2022). "Le Classement complet du PWI Tag Team 100". Luttenation.com (in French). Archived from the original on December 11, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
29. ^ Ruth, Sondra (September 14, 2023). "Complete 2023 PWI 500 List Revealed, Top NJPW Star Absent". tjrwrestling.net. Retrieved September 17, 2023.

## External links

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

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* e

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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* t
* e

NWA World Women's Television Champions

* Kenzie Paige
* Max the Impaler
* Big Mama (current)

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* t
* e

NWA World Women's Tag Team Champions

N/A|

* Ella Waldek and Mae Young

1950s|

* June Byers and Millie Stafford
* June Byers and Mary Jane Mull
* Daisy Mae and Golden Venus
* Carol Cook and Ruth Boatcallie
* Lorraine Johnson and Penny Banner
* Bonnie Watson and Penny Banner
* June Byers and Mars Bennett
* Betty Jo Hawkins and Penny Banner
* Barbara Baker and June Byers
* June Byers and Ethel Johnson
* Lorraine Johnson and Millie Stafford
* Kay Noble and Lolita Martinez

1960s|

* Adrienne Ames and Pat Lyda
* The Fabulous Moolah and Patty Nelson

1970s|

* The Fabulous Moolah and Toni Rose
* Donna Christanello and Kathy O'Day
* Donna Christanello and Toni Rose
* Sandy Parker and Susan Green
* Joyce Grable and Vicki Williams
* Beverly Shade and Natasha the Hatchet Lady
* Judy Martin and Leilani Kai

1980s|

* Joyce Grable and Wendi Richter
* Princess Victoria and Sabrina
* Penny Mitchell and Velvet McIntyre

2020s|

* The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle)
* Pretty Empowered (Ella Envy and Kenzie Paige)
* Renegade Twins (Charlette Renegade and Robyn Renegade)
* Pretty Empowered (Ella Envy and Roxy)
* Madi Wrenkowski and Missa Kate
* Pretty Empowered (Ella Envy and Kylie Paige)
* The King Bees (Charity King and Danni Bee)
* The It Girls (Ella Envy and Miss Star)
* Kenzie Paige and Big Mama
* TVMA (Tiffany Nieves and Valentina Rossi) (current)

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Grand Slam and Triple Crown champions

Grand Slam
Championship|

| AEW|

* Kenny Omega

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FCW|

* Seth Rollins
* Richie Steamboat

Stardom|

* Io Shirai
* Mayu Iwatani

IR|

* Tsukasa Fujimoto

HOG|

* Charles Mason

TNA|

* Abyss
* A.J. Styles
* Austin Aries
* Eric Young
* Samoa Joe

ROH|

* Christopher Daniels
* Jay Lethal
* Matt Taven

NJPW|

* Hiroshi Tanahashi
* Jay White

NWA|

* Thom Latimer

WWE|

| Men|

* AJ Styles
* Big Show
* Booker T
* Chris Jericho
* Christian
* Eddie Guerrero
* Daniel Bryan
* Dean Ambrose
* Edge
* Finn Bálor
* Jeff Hardy
* John "Bradshaw" Layfield
* Kane
* Kevin Owens
* Kofi Kingston
* Kurt Angle
* Randy Orton
* Rey Mysterio
* Rob Van Dam
* Roman Reigns
* Seth Rollins
* Shawn Michaels
* The Miz
* Triple H

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Women|

* Asuka
* Bayley
* Becky Lynch
* Charlotte Flair
* Iyo Sky
* Rhea Ripley
* Sasha Banks

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Triple Crown
Championship|

| AAA|

* Fénix
* El Mesías

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AAW|

* ACH
* Jake Something
* Jimmy Jacobs
* Michael Elgin
* Penta el 0M

AEW|

* Kenny Omega

CW|

* John Walters
* Brian Black
* Donovan Dijak
* Christian Casanova
* Anthony Greene

CZW|

* Justice Pain
* Ruckus
* Drake Younger
* Drew Gulak
* BLK Jeez

ECW|

* Mikey Whipwreck
* Sabu
* Taz

EPW|

* Marcius Pitt

EVE|

* Nina Samuels

FIP|

* Erick Stevens
* Jon Davis

IR|

* Riho
* Miyako Matsumoto
* Tsukasa Fujimoto
* Maya Yukihi
* Satsuki Totoro

JTO|

* Aoi
* Azusa Inaba

TNA|

| Men|

* Abyss
* A.J. Styles
* Alex Shelley
* Austin Aries
* Chris Sabin
* Eric Young
* Eddie Edwards
* Josh Alexander
* Kurt Angle
* Samoa Joe

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Women|

* Jordynne Grace

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ICW|

* B. T. Gunn

LU|

* Fénix
* Johnny Mundo

MCW|

* Jonah Rock
* Adam Brooks

NJPW|

* Tetsuya Naito
* Evil
* Kota Ibushi
* Hiroshi Tanahashi
* Jay White

NWA|

| Men|

* Jax Dane
* Thom Latimer
* Trevor Murdoch

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Women|

* Kenzie Paige

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OPW|

* Tigers Mask

OVW|

* Brent Albright
* CM Punk
* Idol Stevens
* Cody Runnels
* Mike Mondo
* Rob Terry
* Cliff Compton
* Jamin Olivencia
* Flash Flanagan
* Elijah Burke
* Jay Bradley

Progress|

* Big Damo

RevPro|

* Luke Jacobs
* Marty Scurll
* Michael Oku
* Will Ospreay

ROH|

* Adam Cole
* Christopher Daniels
* Eddie Edwards
* Jay Lethal
* Jonathan Gresham
* Matt Taven
* Roderick Strong
* Samoa Joe

Oz|

* Akino
* Kaori Yoneyama
* Mayumi Ozaki

Sendai|

* Millie McKenzie

Tenryu|

* Kengo
* Hikaru Sato

TJPW|

* Rika Tatsumi
* Miu Watanabe

wXw|

* Axel Tischer
* Ilja Dragunov
* John Klinger
* Absolute Andy
* Marius Al-Ani
* Robert Dreissker
* Laurance Roman

WCW|

* Ric Flair
* Lex Luger
* Sting
* Diamond Dallas Page
* Goldberg
* Bret Hart
* Chris Benoit
* Scott Steiner
* Booker T

WWE|

| Men|

* Pedro Morales
* Bret Hart
* Diesel
* Shawn Michaels
* Stone Cold Steve Austin
* The Rock
* Triple H
* Kane
* Chris Jericho
* Kurt Angle
* Eddie Guerrero
* Chris Benoit
* Ric Flair
* Edge
* Rob Van Dam
* Booker T
* Randy Orton
* Jeff Hardy
* CM Punk
* John "Bradshaw" Layfield
* Rey Mysterio
* Dolph Ziggler
* Christian
* Big Show
* The Miz
* Daniel Bryan
* Dean Ambrose
* Roman Reigns
* Seth Rollins
* Kofi Kingston
* Braun Strowman
* Drew McIntyre
* AJ Styles
* Big E
* Cody Rhodes

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Women|

* Alexa Bliss
* Asuka
* Bayley
* Becky Lynch
* Bianca Belair
* Charlotte Flair
* Iyo Sky
* Rhea Ripley
* Ronda Rousey
* Sasha Banks

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Tag Teams|

* The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder)
* Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)
* The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)

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NXT|

* Johnny Gargano
* Adam Cole

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NXT UK|

* Tyler Bate

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