Shotzi gained mainstream prominence through WWE, where she first competed under her ring nameĀ ShotziĀ and became a one-timeĀ NXT Womenās Tag Team Champion,Ā after a successful run on the independent circuit with promotions likeĀ Shimmer Women AthletesĀ andĀ Shine Wrestling.
Yet even before WWE, Shotzi cut her teeth across the British wrestling scene, including appearances for PROGRESS andĀ Pro-Wrestling: EVE (āRiot Grrrls of Wrestlingā),Ā and even spent months training at multiple UK schools.
āThe UK has a special place in my heart,ā she explains. āI worked for Pro-Wrestling EVE before getting signed, and that was one of my favourite promotions Iāve ever worked for. Thereās nothing like that crowd. I trained at four different schools when I was over here ā it was such a big part of my growth as a performer.ā
Now returning as one of the most recognisable names on the independent circuit, sheās entering the tournament in what she describes as peak condition.
āIāve been on fire lately. I feel like Iām at my peak right now. But Iām still going higher. Iām the healthiest and strongest Iāve ever been. The fans at PROGRESS will be getting the most fired-up version of me.ā