Tenille Dashwood
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Tenille Dashwood is an Australian professional wrestler, better known by her ring name
, Tenille Tayla, currently signed to WWE.
at the Storm Wrestling Academy. In the fall of 2008, Tenille returned to Australia. She wrestled for several promotions, with one of her most notable appearances being at Nightmare Wrestling, where she teamed up with Christy Hemme
, Kellie Skater and Sara Jay to defeat the team of Traci Brooks, Vixsin, Sway and Aurora. On 22 February 2009 Tenille also won PWA Queensland's first-ever "Queen of the Warriors" tournament, after defeating Shazza McKenzie, Jessie McKay and Kellie Skater.
, at the tapings of Volume 23, losing to Amber O'Neal
. Tenille wrestled on Volumes 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 34 and 36 in a variety of matches.
She made her debut for the Canadian wrestling promotion ECCW on 22 May 2009 under her real name. In her debut match Dashwood defeated Nicole Matthews
to earn a shot at the SuperGirls Championship. She challenged the then-champion Veronika Vice
, but was unsuccessful. On 1 August 2009 Tenille defeated Veronika Vice and Nicole Matthews in a 3-way match to win her first-ever ECCW Supergirls title. Tenille held the championship until 27 November 2009, when she lost it to Veronika Vice. On 19 March 2010 Tenille defeated Veronika Vice to re-capture the ECCW Supergirls championship. Tenille defended the championship against Lylah Lodge, Nicole Matthews, KC Spinelli and Veronika Vice, before losing it to Matthews in a Tables match. In addition to Shimmer and ECCW, Dashwood wrestled for wrestling promotions such as RWF, Prairie Wrestling Alliance, MLW, PCW and Wrestling Fan Xperience
.
In early 2011, Tenille returned to Lance Storm's Storm Wrestling Academy for further training, during which she became one of the ten trainees featured on the World of Hurt reality television show. On 9 July 2011, at a Melbourne City Wrestling show Tenille was defeated by Shazza McKenzie
in Tenille's last match in Australia.
tryout camp and it was reported that WWE had signed her to a developmental contract. On 19 July she announced that she was going to undergo surgery on her shoulder, which had caused her problems throughout her career.
.
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
, Tenille Tayla, currently signed to WWE.
Early career
Tenille was introduced into wrestling by her older brother Jake, when she was about 8 years old. She involved herself in the Australian wrestling scene and did some training from the ages of 13 to 15. In 2005, Tenille made some appearances for the Australian wrestling promotion PWA under the name Valentine. However, from the age of 16 to 18, Tenille was limited to setting up the ring at events and helping out after she suffered a shoulder injury. In 2007, she moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for a few months to train with Lance StormLance Storm
Lance Timothy Evers known professionally by his ring name Lance Storm, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler. He is best known for his work in World Wrestling Entertainment, Extreme Championship Wrestling, and World Championship Wrestling...
at the Storm Wrestling Academy. In the fall of 2008, Tenille returned to Australia. She wrestled for several promotions, with one of her most notable appearances being at Nightmare Wrestling, where she teamed up with Christy Hemme
Christy Hemme
Christina Lee "Christy" Hemme is an American actress, singer, model, professional wrestling valet and former professional wrestler. Hemme is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, as a backstage interviewer and ring announcer.-Early life:Hemme was born in Poway, California, but she...
, Kellie Skater and Sara Jay to defeat the team of Traci Brooks, Vixsin, Sway and Aurora. On 22 February 2009 Tenille also won PWA Queensland's first-ever "Queen of the Warriors" tournament, after defeating Shazza McKenzie, Jessie McKay and Kellie Skater.
Canada and Shimmer Women Athletes (2009–2011)
On 2 May 2009 Tenille made her debut for all-female American promotion Shimmer Women AthletesSHIMMER Women Athletes
Shimmer Women Athletes is an American, Chicago based female independent professional wrestling promotion which held its first event on November 6, 2005...
, at the tapings of Volume 23, losing to Amber O'Neal
Amber O'Neal
Kimberly Dawn Davis is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Amber O'Neal.-Early career :...
. Tenille wrestled on Volumes 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 34 and 36 in a variety of matches.
She made her debut for the Canadian wrestling promotion ECCW on 22 May 2009 under her real name. In her debut match Dashwood defeated Nicole Matthews
Nicole Matthews
Nicole Matthews is the ring name of a Canadian professional wrestler. Matthews regularly wrestles for Shimmer Women Athletes and NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling...
to earn a shot at the SuperGirls Championship. She challenged the then-champion Veronika Vice
Veronika Vice
Veronika Vice is a Canadian professional wrestler. After starting training in November 2005 and formally debuting in February 2006, Vice began regularly wrestling for Shimmer Women Athletes and NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling, where she has held the SuperGirls Championship three...
, but was unsuccessful. On 1 August 2009 Tenille defeated Veronika Vice and Nicole Matthews in a 3-way match to win her first-ever ECCW Supergirls title. Tenille held the championship until 27 November 2009, when she lost it to Veronika Vice. On 19 March 2010 Tenille defeated Veronika Vice to re-capture the ECCW Supergirls championship. Tenille defended the championship against Lylah Lodge, Nicole Matthews, KC Spinelli and Veronika Vice, before losing it to Matthews in a Tables match. In addition to Shimmer and ECCW, Dashwood wrestled for wrestling promotions such as RWF, Prairie Wrestling Alliance, MLW, PCW and Wrestling Fan Xperience
WFX Wrestling
Wrestling Fan Xperience is a Canadian Professional wrestling promotion that was established in 2007. WFX specializes in producing live pro wrestling events that strive to provide a distinctive fan interactive experience as well as innovative concepts...
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In early 2011, Tenille returned to Lance Storm's Storm Wrestling Academy for further training, during which she became one of the ten trainees featured on the World of Hurt reality television show. On 9 July 2011, at a Melbourne City Wrestling show Tenille was defeated by Shazza McKenzie
Shazza McKenzie
Chantelle Allison is an Australian professional wrestler and professional wrestling valet better known by her ring name Shazza McKenzie...
in Tenille's last match in Australia.
World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2011–present)
On 4 March 2011 Tenille Tayla attended a FCWFlorida Championship Wrestling
Championship Wrestling from Florida was the corporate and brand name of the Tampa, Florida wrestling office existing from 1961, when Eddie Graham first bought into the promotion, until 1987, when it closed down. It is also referred to as Florida Championship Wrestling...
tryout camp and it was reported that WWE had signed her to a developmental contract. On 19 July she announced that she was going to undergo surgery on her shoulder, which had caused her problems throughout her career.
Personal life
Dashwood is currently dating fellow wrestler Scott Schnurr, known by the ring name Scotty MacScotty Mac
Scotty Mac is a professional wrestler based out of Western Canada. He is best known for working for NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling, as well as several independent promotions in Canada and the United States....
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In wrestling
- Finishing move
- Yakuza kick
- Signature moves
- Reverse bridging Indian deathlock
- Roaring elbow
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Championships and accomplishments
- SuperGirls Wrestling
- SuperGirls Championship (2 times)
- Pro Wrestling Alliance Queensland
- "Queen of the Warriors" tournament (2009)