Killer Kelly

Raquel Lourenço (born 21 March 1992) is a Portuguese professional wrestler best known under the ring name Killer Kelly.[1] She most recently performed for WWE on their NXT UK brand. She is also known for her appearances in Westside Xtreme Wrestling as well as Pro-Wrestling: EVE.

For the American Mixed Martial Artist of the same nickname, see Kelly McGill.
Killer Kelly
Birth nameRaquel Lourenço
Born (1992-03-21) 21 March 1992[1]
Lisbon, Portugal[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Kelly[1]
Killer Kelly[1]
Raquel Lourenço[1]
Billed height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)[1]
Billed weight128 lb (58 kg)[1]
Billed fromLisbon, Portugal
Trained bywXw Academy[1]
Bruno "Bammer" Brito
Wrestling Portugal School[1]
Debut31 October 2016

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2016–present)

Lourenço made her professional wrestling debut in 2016 for Wrestling Portugal as Kelly in a battle royal.[2] Throughout the rest of 2016, Kelly continued to pick up victories in Wrestling Portugal. In May 2017, Kelly made her World Stars Of Wrestling debut and was defeated by Nina Samuels.[3] In August, now as Killer Kelly, she made her debut for Revolution Championship Wrestling, losing to Camille in her debut.[4] The next night she teamed with Camille and Debbie Sharp where they were defeated by Hana Kimura, Kagetsu and Dragonita of Oedo Tai.[5] In December 2017, she was defeated by Alpha Female at a Next Step Wrestling show.[6] In March 2018, she made her debut for Pro-Wrestling: EVE, losing to Charlie Morgan.[7] On 1 April 2018 she made her Revolution Pro Wrestling debut, losing to Bobbi Tyler.[8] In late April she was defeated by Viper.[9] On Feb 1, 2020, Kelly was announced to be competing against Allysin Kay at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport during Mania weekend. However, that event was postponed due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic.

Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2017–present)

Killer Kelly made her Westside Xtreme Wrestling debut at Femmes Fatales 2017, losing to Laura Di Matteo.[10] The same day she was defeated by Jinny.[11] At wXw's 17th anniversary show, she became the inaugural wXw Women's champion after defeating Melanie Gray in the finals of the Women's title tournament after both women scored the most points in the tournament.[12][13] A month later she lost the title to Toni Storm.[14] On an episode of Shotgun, she was defeated by Veda Scott.[15] In May 2018, Kelly and Marius Al-Ani defeated Absolute Andy and Melanie Gray.[16] On 19 May Kelly and Toni Storm defeated LuFisto and Gray.[17]

WWE (2018–2020)

Lourenço made her WWE debut on the first night of the 2018 United Kingdom Championship tournament in a three way number one contenders match for the NXT Women's Championship.[18][19][20] The following night she was defeated by Charlie Morgan.[21] She competed in the 2018 Mae Young Classic, losing to Meiko Satomura in the first round. On the 24 October edition of NXT UK, she would lose to Dakota Kai. In January 2020, Kelly quietly left WWE.

Progress Wrestling (2018)

In July 2018, she made her Progress Wrestling debut at Chapter 73, losing to Toni Storm.[22]

Personal life

Lourenço has a brother.[23][24] She started watching professional wrestling when she was 7.[23] Prior to being trained, Lourenço had wrestled in backyard wrestling promotions.[23] She names Low Ki, Gail Kim, Katsuyori Shibata, Asuka, Mickie James and Charlotte Flair as influences.[23]

Championships and accomplishments

References
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