WWE officially confirms signing of Scarlett Bordeaux
WWE has officially confirmed the signing of Scarlett Bordeaux.
Bordeaux was among four names that were announced as joining the WWE Performance Center today. Shotzi Blackheart, Indi Hartwell, and EVOLVE referee Stephon Smith were also officially unveiled as new Performance Center signees.
After requesting her release from Impact Wrestling, Bordeaux had it granted and departed Impact this June. She signed with WWE after having a private tryout in September.
WWE.com wrote: “Chicago’s Elizabeth Chihaia — aka Scarlett Bordeaux — has made quite the name for herself in America and abroad. The self-proclaimed ‘smokeshow’ has been a standout for promotions like Mexico’s AAA, Ring of Honor, and Ohio Valley Wrestling.”
Blackheart signing with WWE was announced when William Regal appeared at EVOLVE 137 last month and presented her with a WWE contract. Blackheart faced Brandi Lauren in a no disqualification match at EVOLVE’s 10th Anniversary event in July, with that show airing live on the WWE Network.
Hartwell is 22 years old and from Australia. Her signing with WWE was first reported by Squared Circle Sirens in September.
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