Ava Storie

Brandi Lauren Pawalek (born September 26, 1996) is an American model and professional wrestler better known by her ring name Brandi Lauren, currently signed with WWNLive[2] She has worked for Impact Wrestling, and various promotions on the independent circuit, including SHINE Wrestling.

Brandi Lauren
Birth nameBrandi Lauren Pawelek [1]
Born (1996-09-26) September 26, 1996[1]
Buffalo, New York, United States[1]
ResidenceTampa, Florida, United States
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Ava Storie[1]
Brandi Lauren[1]
Kayci Quinn[1]
Billed height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Billed weight135 lb (61 kg)
Billed fromBuffalo, New York
Trained byJay Lethal[1]
DebutMarch 25, 2016[1]

Professional wrestling career

Independent wrestling (2016–2017)

On February 18, 2017, under the name Brandi Lauren, she defeated Lacey Lane at FTPW Fight Club Round 3 to become the inaugural Full Throttle Pro Wrestling Ladies Champion. On March 30 at OCW/FTPW Downtown Throwdown, she lost the title in a gauntlet match as Lindsey Snow become the eventual winner and new champion.

SHINE Wrestling (2016–present)

Lauren made her debut in SHINE Wrestling against Aria Blake for the ACW Women's Championship in a losing effort.[3] At SHINE 39 Lauren lost against Jessie Belle Smothers. She also suffered losses against Malia Hosaka at SHINE 40 and Thea Trinidad at SHINE 41.[4]

Impact Wrestling (2017–2018)

Lauren appeared at the Impact Wrestling tapings in March 2017. She wrestled against Brandi Rhodes on March 2 in a match that ended in a no contest. On the March 4 episode of Impact Wrestling, she wrestled in a gauntlet battle royal won by ODB for the number one contendership to the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship. Lauren also competed in the company's One Night Only pay-per-view, One Night Only: Victory Road – Knockouts Knockdown, wrestling a match against Angelina Love in a losing effort.[5]

Lauren appeared on the April 20, 2017, episode of Impact Wrestling, under the new name of Ava Storie, challenging for the GFW Women's Championship but was defeated by champion Christina Von Eerie.[6] On April 21, she was defeated by Laurel Van Ness. On April 22 at One Night Only: Turning Point 2017, she lost a rematch against Van Ness. On October 1, Ava got her first victory in GFW against Amber Nova.[7]

On January 31, 2018, Storie's profile was officially moved to the alumni section of the official Impact Wrestling website, confirming her departure from the company.

WWE (2018-Present)

Storie debuted during the NXT tapings in May 2018, where she competed under the name of Brandi Lauren. She lost decisively to Lacey Evans.[8] She was later a part of the Evolve 10th Anniversary Show on WWE Network, which took place on July 13, 2019 and defeated Shotzi Blackheart. Since then, she has appeared frequently on NXT TV as part of Breezango's various entrance gimmicks.

Championships and accomplishments
  • Full Throttle Pro Wrestling
    • FTPW Ladies Championship (1 time)[9]

References
  1. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Brandi Lauren, Kayci Quinn". Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
  2. "Brandi Lauren Signs With WWN Live". Squared Circle Sirens. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
  3. http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=160547
  4. http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=164641
  5. "Kayci Quinn made her debut". wrestlinginc.com. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  6. Moore, John (April 28, 2017). "Ava Storie Debut against GFW Women's Champion Christina Von Eerie". ProWrestling.net. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  7. Kreikenbohm, Philip (August 19, 2017). "Ava Storie first win against Amber Nova". cagematch.net. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  8. "WWE NXT-Tapings". Cagematch. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  9. "FTPW Ladies Championship". Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
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