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{{short description|American bodybuilder, model, and professional wrestler (born 1986)}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler {{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Kaitlyn | name = Kaitlyn
|image = File:Kaitlyn (Celeste Bonin) Axxess.jpg | image = Kaitlyn (Celeste Bonin) Axxess.jpg
| alt =
|caption = Bonin at ] Axxess
| caption = Kaitlyn in 2012
|names = Celeste<ref name="OWOW"/><br />'''Kaitlyn'''<ref name="OWOW"/><br />Ricki Vaughn<ref name="OWOW"/>
|height = {{height|ft=5|in=6}}<ref name="WWE"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Kaitlyn|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/divas/kaitlyn|work=]|accessdate=April 7, 2013}}</ref> | birth_name = Celeste Beryl Bonin<ref name=Birth>{{cite web|url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VDBQ-NN1|title=Celeste Beryl Bonin – Texas Birth Index|publisher=FamilySearch.com}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|10|07}}<ref name="Slam bio">{{Cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios2/kaitlyn.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429202056/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios2/kaitlyn.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 29, 2015|title=Kaitlyn bio|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|access-date=September 25, 2016}}</ref>
|weight = {{convert|130|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="OWOW"/>
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|10|07}}<ref name="OWOW"/> | birth_place = ], U.S.<ref name=Birth/>
| spouse = {{marriage|PJ Braun|June 20, 2014|September 26, 2017|reason=divorced}}<br/>Grant Dziak (m.2022. div.2024)
|birth_place = ]<ref name="OWOW"/>
|billed = ]<ref name="WWE"/> | height = 5 ft 6 in<ref name="WWE"/>
| weight = 145 lb
|trainer = ]<ref name="OWOW"/>
|debut = 2010<ref name="OWOW"/> | billed = Houston, Texas<ref name="WWE"/>
| trainer = ]<br />]
|website = <!-- Doesn't have official website, do NOT add fansites per WP:FANSITE-->
| debut = September 7, 2010
}}
| retired =

|ring_names={{Plainlist|*Celeste Bonin
'''Celeste Beryl Bonin'''<ref name="Texas Births">{{cite web|url=http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/txbirths?c=search&first=celeste&last=bonin&spelling=Exact&11_year=1986&11_month=0&11_day=0&4=&14=&SubmitSearch.x=0&SubmitSearch.y=0&SubmitSearch=Submit|title=Texas Births, 1926-1995|accessdate=January 7, 2012|publisher=Family Tree Legends}}</ref> (born October 7, 1986)<ref name="OWOW" /> is an ] ], ], and ].<ref name="OWOW" /> She currently performs for ] under the ] '''Kaitlyn'''.<ref name="OWOW" />
*Kaitlyn}}|website={{URL|shinewithceleste.com}}}}
'''Celeste Beryl Bonin''' (born October 7, 1986) is an American ], ], ], and model. She is best known for her tenures in ] from 2010 to 2014 and 2018 to 2019, under the ] '''Kaitlyn''', where she is a former ].


Bonin started her career as a ] model. In 2007, she won the ] (NPC) John Sherman Classic Bodybuilding Figure and Fitness Championship and came in fifth at the ] in the NPC Figure Class D competition.
Bonin started her career as a ].<ref name="OWOW" /> In 2007, she won the ] (NPC) John Sherman Classic Bodybuilding Figure and Fitness Championship,<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/k/kaitlyn.html|title=Kaitlyn|accessdate=2010-09-15|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> came in fifth at the ] in the NPC Figure Class D competition,<ref name="hardfitness.com" /> and also was in the top five at Musclemania Superbody, in the Figure Universe - Tall category.<ref name="Musclemania">{{cite web|url=http://musclemania.com/07uwresults_mm.htm|title=2007 Musclemania Superbody – Masters; Official Final Results; 2007 FIGURE UNIVERSE – TALL|accessdate=December 14, 2011|publisher=Musclemania}}</ref> She was named Miss November in 2008, placed 16th at the NPC Junior Nationals that year in the NPC Figure category, and was part of the Hardfitnes Calendar.<ref name="OWOW" /><ref name="2009 NPC Jr. Nationals; NPC Figure">{{cite web|url=http://www.hardfitness.com/jrnats2009.html|title=2009 NPC Jr. Nationals; NPC Figure|accessdate=December 14, 2011|work=HardFitness Magazine Online}}</ref> Bonin also made an appearance in '']'' in 2009.<ref name="Mulero">{{cite web|url=http://www.mademan.com/mm/10-hot-sports-women.html|title=10 Hot Sports Women|date=January 15, 2011|last=Mulero|first=Ed|accessdate=December 14, 2011|publisher=Made Man}}</ref>


In July 2010, Bonin signed a ] contract with WWE. Later that year, she competed in and won the all-female third season of '']'', thus earning a spot on the main roster. She won the ] in January 2013 and held the title for five months before retiring in January 2014. She came out of retirement and made her in-ring return on the ] in February 2018.
In July 2010, Bonin signed a developmental contract with ], and was assigned to ] (FCW), WWE's ].<ref name="WWE"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/kaitlyn1.html|title=Kaitlyn|accessdate=December 14, 2011|publisher=]}}</ref> She won the all-female ] of '']'' competition in November 2010.<ref name="WWE"/><ref name="NXTwin"/> She debuted on the main roster in December 2010.<ref name="Bonin">{{cite web|last=Bonin|first=Celeste|title=Celeste Bonin|url=https://twitter.com/#!/KaitlynWWE|work=Twitter}}</ref><ref name="Martin">{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 5/16/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1337354811|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=May 18, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn won her first ] on the ''"]"'' episode of '']'' in January 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67856.shtml|title= CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 1/14: Live, in-person results from 20th Anniv. show - Rock Concert, off-air happenings, more|author=James Caldwell|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=2013-01-14|accessdate=2013-01-14}}</ref> and would drop the title to ] at the ] pay-per-view, becoming the fourth-longest Divas Champion in history (in terms of individual title reigns).<ref name="AJ Lee def. Divas Champion Kaitlyn">{{cite web|title=AJ Lee def. Divas Champion Kaitlyn|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-payback/2013/kaitlyn-aj-lee-26121822|work=WWE|accessdate=June 16, 2013}}</ref>


== Body fitness career == == Body fitness career ==
Bonin made her body fitness debut in 2006, at the age of 19.<ref name="OWOW" /> In 2007, Bonin won the ] (NPC) John Sherman Classic Bodybuilding Figure and Fitness Championship,<ref name="OWOW" /> and came fifth at the ] in the NPC Figure Class D competition.<ref name="hardfitness.com" /> She also was in the top five at Musclemania Superbody in 2007, in the Figure Universe – Tall category.<ref name="Musclemania" /> In 2008, she was named Miss November at the Hardfitness Calendar,<ref name="OWOW" /> and placed 16th at the NPC Junior Nationals that same year in the NPC Figure category.<ref name="2009 NPC Jr. Nationals; NPC Figure" /> In 2008 she was part of the Hardfitness Calendar and in 2009, Bonin appeared in '']''.<ref name="Mulero" /> Bonin made her body fitness debut in 2006, at the age of 19.<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/k/kaitlyn/|title=Kaitlyn|access-date=September 15, 2010|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> In 2007, Bonin won the ] (NPC) John Sherman Classic Bodybuilding Figure and Fitness Championship,<ref name="OWOW" /> and came fifth at the ] in the NPC Figure Class D competition.<ref name="hardfitness.com" /> She also was in the top five at Musclemania Superbody in 2007, in the Figure Universe – Tall category.<ref name="Musclemania">{{cite web|url=http://musclemania.com/07uwresults_mm.htm|title=2007 Musclemania Superbody – Masters; Official Final Results; 2007 FIGURE UNIVERSE – TALL|access-date=December 14, 2011|publisher=Musclemania|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406212951/http://musclemania.com/07uwresults_mm.htm|archive-date=April 6, 2012}}</ref> In 2008, she was named Miss November at the Hardfitness Calendar,<ref name="OWOW" /> and placed 16th at the NPC Junior Nationals that same year in the NPC Figure category.<ref name="2009 NPC Jr. Nationals; NPC Figure">{{cite web|url=http://www.hardfitness.com/jrnats2009.html|title=2009 NPC Jr. Nationals; NPC Figure|access-date=December 14, 2011|work=HardFitness Magazine Online}}</ref> In 2008, she was part of the Hardfitness Calendar and in 2009, Bonin appeared in '']''.<ref name="Mulero">{{cite web|url=http://www.mademan.com/mm/10-hot-sports-women.html|title=10 Hot Sports Women|date=January 15, 2011|last=Mulero|first=Ed|access-date=December 14, 2011|publisher=Made Man}}</ref>


== Professional wrestling career == == Professional wrestling career ==


=== World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2010–present) === === World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2010-2014) ===


==== Developmental territories (2010–2013) ==== ==== Florida Championship Wrestling (2010) ====
In July 2010, ] (WWE) signed Bonin to a developmental contract, and she reported to ] (FCW), WWE's ].<ref name="OWOW" /> She debuted under her real name, competing in a bikini contest at an FCW ],<ref name="OWOW" /><ref><!-- note that more reliable sources were not available for this info, Diva Dirt used because of niche coverage -->{{cite web|title=Details on New FCW Diva, Celeste|url=http://www.diva-dirt.com/2010/07/31/details-on-new-fcw-diva-celeste/|publisher=Diva Dirt|access-date=January 10, 2014|date=July 31, 2010|archive-date=January 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110085206/http://www.diva-dirt.com/2010/07/31/details-on-new-fcw-diva-celeste/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and later changed her name to Ricki Vaughn.<ref name="OWOW" /><ref>{{cite web|title=FCW Talent – Ricki Vaughn|url=http://fcwwrestling.info/talent.html|publisher=]|access-date=January 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820102254/http://fcwwrestling.info/talent.html|archive-date=August 20, 2010}}</ref> She made her FCW television debut on the August 29 episode, as a ] at ringside for a match between ] and ]. On the November 7 episode of ''FCW TV'', Kaitlyn competed in a tag team match teaming with Naomi defeating ] AJ and ].
In July 2010, ] (WWE) signed Bonin to a developmental contract, and she reported to ], WWE's ].<ref name="OWOW" /> She debuted under the ] Celeste, competing in a bikini contest. Her name was soon changed to Ricki Vaughn, and quickly changed again to Kaitlyn, her name on '']''.<ref name="OWOW" /> On the August 22 episode of FCW television, she would make her FCW TV debut as a lumberjill at ringside for a match between ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Biography|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?page_id=11|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=August 22, 2010}}</ref> On the November 7 episode of ''FCW television'', Kaitlyn competed in a tag team match teaming with Naomi defeating then ] AJ and ]. On the January 16, 2011 episode of FCW television, Kaitlyn defeated ] in singles competition.<ref name="Gibbons">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_46865.shtml|title=FCW TV results 1/16: Report on WWE's developmental territory – Mason Ryan defends FCW Title, NXT Rookies battle|last=Gibbons|first=Elliot|date=January 19, 2011|accessdate=January 19, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Kaitlyn was then successful in a tag team match with Naomi on the February 6 episode of FCW television, defeating Rosa Mendes and AJ.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=FCW 2/12/11 Kaitlyn & Naomi Vs AJ & Rosa|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=398|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=February 13, 2011}}</ref> Two weeks later, Kaitlyn then was defeated by AJ on the February 27 episode FCW television.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=FCW 02/27/11 (KaitlynVs AJ)|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=426|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=March 17, 2011}}</ref> Kaitlyn teamed with Naomi on the April 3 episode of FCW television defeating the team of AJ and Aksana.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=FCW 4/3/11: Kaitlyn & Naomi Vs Aksana and AJ|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=456|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=April 10, 2011}}</ref> On the July 3 episode of FCW television, Kaitlyn competed in singles competition against then ] and ] Aksana in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=FCW Spoilers For July 3rd|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=556|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=June 10, 2011}}</ref> Kaitlyn competed in her first ] title match on the August 7 episode of FCW television against Aksana, but was unsuccessful in winning the title.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=FCW 07/03/2011 - Kaitlyn Vs Aksana|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=651|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=July 10, 2011}}</ref>


==== ''NXT'' and main roster appearances (2010–2012) ====
The following week on FCW television, Kaitlyn competed in a six-Diva tag team match along with fellow Chickbuster AJ and ] defeating the team of Sonia, ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=FCW Spoiler for August 7th 2011|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=628|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=July 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=FCW August 7th (Video & Captures)|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=732|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=August 16, 2011}}</ref> The next week of FCW television, Kaitlyn and Aubrey Marie were defeated by Naomi and Caylee Turner after Naomi pinned Aubrey.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=FCW Spoilers for August 14th 2011|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=662|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=July 22, 2011}}</ref> Kaitlyn later teamed with Caylee Turner being defeated by the team of Naomi and ] on the October 23 episode of FCW television.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=FCW October 23rd (Video & Captures)|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=865|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=October 24, 2011}}</ref> On the December 25 episode of FCW television, Kaitlyn teamed with Cameron Lynn being defeated by Caylee Turner and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=FCW December 25th (Video & Captures)|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=1001|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=December 29, 2011}}</ref> After no longer being on the FCW roster, she continued to make wrestling appearances feuding against the Anti-Diva Army (Sofia Cortez, Raquel Diaz, and ]) along with Aubrey Marie and Caylee Turner in various tag team matches.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1324938584|title=FCW results |author=Jason Namako |date=2011-12-25 |work= |publisher= wrestleview|accessdate=18 March 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332192415|title=FCW Results – 3/19/12|date=19 March 2012|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=20 March 2012|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
]'' episode in November 2010]]
On September 7, 2010, Bonin joined season three of '']'' under the name Kaitlyn, with ] as her on-screen mentor. She was the replacement for Vickie's original rookie, ], whom Vickie fired in ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE NXT Results 9/7: Complete "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 3, Week 1 – Season Premiere|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_43628.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 7, 2010}}</ref> On September 14, Kaitlyn made her in-ring debut, teaming alongside Vickie's on-screen boyfriend, ], to defeat ] and ] in a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/09/15/15353696.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723120843/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/09/15/15353696.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 23, 2012|title=WWE NXT: All-time burial continues|date=September 15, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=September 15, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Kaitlyn made her first pay-per-view appearance at ], accompanying Ziggler and Vickie for Ziggler's ] match, until Vickie ordered her to leave ringside.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_43879.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Night Of Champions PPV Results 9/19|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 31, 2013}}</ref> Throughout the next few months, Kaitlyn feuded with Vickie on both ''NXT'' and '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/09/25/15475181.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120530090557/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/09/25/15475181.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=May 30, 2012|title=Smackdown: Kickin' it old school|date=September 25, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=October 1, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE NXT Results 9/28: Complete "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 3, Week 4|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_44124.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 31, 2013}}</ref> including several matches between the two.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_44302.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE NXT Results 10/5: Complete "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 3, Week 5|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 31, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results – 11/5/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/18487-smackdown-results-11510|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=October 31, 2013|date=November 5, 2010}}</ref> On the November 30 season finale, Kaitlyn was announced as the winner of season three, defeating Naomi in the final to become WWE's "Breakout Diva".<ref name="NXTwin">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630191038/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=WWE NXT: Season 3 mercifully ends with new breakout diva crowned|date=November 30, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 1, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref>


On the December 3, 2010, episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn appeared in a backstage segment with Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler, announcing that ] ] had signed her to the ] following her victory on ''NXT''.<ref name="WWE">{{cite web|title=Kaitlyn|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/kaitlyn|publisher=]|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref><ref name="MainDebut">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/04/16430176.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719223822/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/04/16430176.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 19, 2012|title=Smackdown: Three men and a dummy|date=December 4, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 6, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> She had her first match on ''SmackDown'' on January 28, 2011, where she and ] were defeated by ] (] and ]).<ref name="Hillhouse">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/29/17081976.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718023052/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/29/17081976.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 18, 2012|title=Smackdown: Babyfaces behaving badly|date=January 29, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=January 30, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref>
Kaitlyn would then begin competing on the new developmental territory of '']'' on the July 19, 2012 episode in singles competition against ] in a losing effort, where she also began debuting a ] character.<ref>{{cite web|title=NXT Results (July 19th, 2012): When She Was Bad..|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=1637|work=Kaitlyn-Online|accessdate=July 21, 2012}}</ref> On the August 8 episode of ''NXT Wrestling'', Kaitlyn teamed up with Caylee Turner in a losing effort to Tamina and Paige with Turner being pinned by Paige.<ref>{{cite web|title=NXT Results (August 8th, 2012): Mean Girls|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=1699|work=Kaitlyn-Online|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref> Two months later on the October 10 episode of ''NXT Wrestling'', Kaitlyn would team with ] in a tag team match against past ally Audrey Marie and Paige in a losing effort with Fox being pinned by Paige.<ref>{{cite web|title=NXT Results (October 10th, 2012)|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=1827|work=Kaitlyn-Online|accessdate=October 13, 2012}}</ref> On the March 27, 2013 episode of ''NXT Wresting'', Kaitlyn back to her ] persona, defended her ] in singles competition against ] in a winning effort.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 3/27 - Week 39: Main Roster takes over Developmental show - Orton vs. Sandow main event, Cena promo, Divas Title match; Overall Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_69556.shtml|work=PW Torch|accessdate=March 28, 2013}}</ref> On the April 24 episode of ''NXT Wrestling'', Kaitlyn again successfully defended her Divas title against AJ Lee.<ref>{{cite web|last=Namako|first=Jason|title=WWE NXT RESULTS - 4/25/13 (CLASH OF CHAMPIONS EDITION)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/41191-wwe-nxt-results-4-25-13-clash-of-champions-edition|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=April 25, 2013}}</ref>


]'' event]]
==== NXT and feud with Vickie Guerrero (2010) ====
]'' Season 3 Winner]]
On September 7, 2010, it was announced that Celeste Bonin would join ] of '']'', under the name Kaitlyn, with ] as her pro.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 9/7/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1283922614|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=September 9, 2010}}</ref> She was the replacement for Vickie's original rookie, Aloisia, whom Vickie fired in ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE NXT Results 9/7: Complete "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 3, Week 1 - Season Premire|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_43628.shtml|work=PW Torch|accessdate=September 7, 2010}}</ref> That week, she unsuccessfully competed in both a dance competition (where she performed moves like ] and ]), and a ''Capture the Flag'' contest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/09/07/15276706.html|title=WWE NXT: Season 3 opens with burials, botches, more|date=2010-09-07|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2010-09-07|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> The following week on the September 14 ''NXT'', Kaitlyn made her in-ring debut, when she teamed up with Vickie's on-screen boyfriend ] to defeat ] and ] in a ], and also won the ] challenge.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE NXT Results - 9/14/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1284566252|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=September 15, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/09/15/15353696.html|title=WWE NXT: All-time burial continues|date=2010-09-15|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2010-09-15|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Kaitlyn made her first pay-per-view appearance at ] accompanying Ziggler with Vickie for Ziggler's ] match, until Vickie ordered her to leave ringside. On the September 21 ''NXT'', Kaitlyn and ] (] and ]) lost to ], ], and Jamie in a ] after Naomi pinned Kaitlyn, and ended the show after LayCool attacked her while Vickie berated her.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE NXT Results - 9/21/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285174602|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=September 22, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/09/21/15432321.html|title=WWE NXT: Welcome to The Gong Show|date=2010-09-21|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2010-10-01|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> That same week on the September 24 '']'', Kaitlyn and Vickie accompanied Ziggler to the ring for his match until Vickie again ordered Kaitlyn to leave ringside, leading to Kaitlyn pushing her over before leaving.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/09/25/15475181.html|title=Smackdown: Kickin’ it old school|date=2010-09-25|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=2010-10-01|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the September 28 ''NXT'', Kaitlyn won a wheelbarrow race and lost a ''Diss the Diva'' challenge, which lead to Vickie entering the ring and insulting her until Kaitlyn challenged Vickie to a match, thus ending the show with the two brawling.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE NXT Results - 9/28/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1285775179|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=September 29, 2010}}</ref>


The next week on the October 5 ''NXT'', Kaitlyn lost the ''Ride the Bull'' competition, won the ''Diva Talent Show'' by drawing an insulting picture of Vickie, and went on to main event the show winning her first singles match against Vickie. On the October 12 ''NXT'', Kaitlyn lost the ''WWE Name that Tune'' challenge and the ''Power of the Punch'' challenge.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE NXT Results - 10/12/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1286986779|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=October 13, 2010}}</ref> The next week of ''NXT'', Kaitlyn lost a match against ], the ''WWE Who's that Body'' challenge, and the ] contest.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE NXT Results - 10/19/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287589660|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=October 20, 2010}}</ref> On the October 26 '']''-themed ''NXT'', Kaitlyn won a costume contest impersonating Vickie, and lost a ''Halloween Candy Eating'' competition due to her choking and then accidentally throwing up on Vickie.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE NXT Results 10/26 Complete "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 3, Week 8 - another round of challenges and matches|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_44830.shtml|work=PW Torch|accessdate=October 26, 2010}}</ref> On the November 2 ''NXT'', Kaitlyn and Ziggler were found kissing behind a wall, and when Vickie confronted them, Kaitlyn threw a cake, which was meant for ] and ]'s wedding, into her face.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/10/05/15595846.html|title=WWE NXT: First elimination on tap, Vickie battles Kaitlyn|date=2010-10-05|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2010-10-10|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the November 5 ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn and Vickie faced each other in a rematch in which Vickie was victorious after her foot was on the ropes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 11/5/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1289009418|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=November 5, 2010}}</ref> On the November 9 ''NXT'', Kaitlyn won an ] competition, and brawled again with Vickie backstage.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 11/9/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1289419480|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=November 10, 2010}}</ref> The next week on the November 16 ''NXT'', Kaitlyn was defeated by Naomi in singles competition, and was safe from elimination.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 11/16/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1290019946|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=November 17, 2010}}</ref> On the November 30 ''NXT'' season finale, Kaitlyn defeated Naomi in a rematch, and was later announced as the winner of season three, defeating Naomi in the final to become WWE's ''Breakout Diva''.<ref name="NXTwin">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/30/16381991.html|title=WWE NXT: Season 3 mercifully ends with new breakout diva crowned|date=2010-11-30|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=2010-12-01|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the May 27 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn formed a ] with ], referring to themselves as "The Chickbusters".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/29/wrestlemania-diary-aj-lee/introduction-26103013/page-2|title=WrestleMania Diary: AJ Lee, introduction|quote=AJ & Kaitlyn soon called themselves "The Chickbusters"|publisher=WWE|last=Wortman|first=James|date=April 3, 2013|access-date=December 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe/20832-wed-update-ufc-main-signed-announcer-passes-away-tuf-finale-ratings-wwe-rib|quote=A.J. Lee of WWE wrote that Kaitlyn and her our {{sic}} going to call themselves the Chick Busters as a tag team|title=Wed. update: UFC main signed; Announcer passes away, TUF finale, Ratings, WWE rib|date=June 1, 2011|access-date=December 23, 2014|work=]}}</ref> They were accompanied by their storyline mentor ] and lost to ] and ] in consecutive weeks.<ref name="Nat">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/28/18205116.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714193021/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/28/18205116.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Smackdown: The People's Court calls the shots again|date=May 28, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="SD6/3/11">{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results – 6/3/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/23973-smackdown-results---6-3-11|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=June 3, 2011|date=June 3, 2011}}</ref> On the June 13 episode of '']'', Kaitlyn picked up her first win in a 14-woman tag team match, in which Kelly Kelly pinned ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results – 6/13/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/24208-raw-results-61311|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=June 13, 2011|date=June 13, 2011}}</ref> The Chickbusters and Natalya continued to feud with Fox and Tamina, who were soon joined by Rosa Mendes, throughout the next two months.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/18/18302076.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716123804/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/18/18302076.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=Smackdown: Fair is foul, and foul is fair|date=June 18, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/07/30/18489541.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714110024/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/07/30/18489541.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Smackdown: New Game in town|date=July 30, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref>


In August, AJ was betrayed by Natalya, who allied with ] to form ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/06/18518666.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715144324/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/06/18518666.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2012|title=Smackdown: Firing on all cylinders|date=August 6, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> In the following months, the Chickbusters lost numerous singles and tag team matches to the Divas of Doom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/25892-smackdown-results-81211|title=SMACKDOWN RESULTS – 8/12/11|date=August 12, 2011|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|access-date=January 9, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref name="slam.canoe.ca">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/17/18699011.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630141622/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/17/18699011.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=Smackdown: Rated "R" for "Retirement"|date=September 17, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="http">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/24/18733826.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717142655/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/24/18733826.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=Smackdown: Blood on TV and a title match|date=September 24, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> In November, tension began to be teased between the Chickbusters, as Kaitlyn began turning heel due to being upset at their repeated losses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/11/26/19023496.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630150054/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/11/26/19023496.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=Smackdown: Give and take|date=November 26, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> At the ''SmackDown'' taping on December 6, after another loss, the evil Kaitlyn turned against AJ and joined the Divas of Doom, cementing herself as a villainess in the process. However, the segment was cut from the broadcast and not acknowledged by WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allwrestling.com/newswireitem/1260/wwe-smackdown-spoiler-sheet-including/|title=WWE SMACKDOWN SPOILER SHEET: INCLUDING A SURPRISE HEEL TURN|date=December 6, 2011|access-date=April 27, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064939/http://allwrestling.com/newswireitem/1260/wwe-smackdown-spoiler-sheet-including/|url-status=dead}}{{unreliable source?|date=April 2015}}</ref>
==== The Chickbusters and feud with Maxine (2011–2012) ====
] event in December 2010.]]
On the December 3 episode of '']'', Kaitlyn appeared in a backstage segment with Guerrero and Ziggler, announcing that ] ] had signed her to the ] following her victory on ''NXT''.<ref name="WWE">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/kaitlyn/|title=Kaitlyn Bio|accessdate=2010-12-04|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/12/04/16430176.html|title=Smackdown: Three men and a dummy|date=2010-12-04|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=2010-12-06|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> She had her first match on ''SmackDown'' on the January 28, 2011, episode, when she and ] were defeated by ] (] and ]).<ref name="Hillhouse">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/29/17081976.html|title=Smackdown: Babyfaces behaving badly|date=2011-01-29|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=2011-01-30|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Kaitlyn later lost in singles competition against Layla on the March 11 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/03/12/17591736.html|title=Smackdown: Less rock, more talk|date=March 12, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref>


In February 2012, Kaitlyn began feuding with ] on '']'', who accused Kaitlyn of having a secret crush on her boyfriend ]. After several weeks,<ref name="pwtorch.com">{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 2/8|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_57915.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 3, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn confessed her feelings for Bateman in an "intervention" segment, also involving Alicia Fox and ], where she kissed Bateman before being interrupted and attacked by Maxine. Later that night, she defeated Maxine in a match.<ref name="WWE NXT results: Dueling Divas">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2012-02-29/results|title=WWE NXT results: Dueling Divas|date=February 29, 2012|access-date=March 4, 2012|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On March 14, after Kaitlyn and Bateman defeated ] and Maxine in a ], Bateman kissed Kaitlyn, solidifying their relationship.<ref name="NXT3/14/12">{{cite web |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_59140.shtml|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 3/14|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 30, 2013}}</ref> Kaitlyn and Bateman were later accused by Maxine and Curtis of being involved with ]'s random disappearance.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 3/21/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332771120|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=March 26, 2012|archive-date=March 28, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328031057/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332771120|url-status=dead}}</ref> On April 4, Kaitlyn was defeated by her former mentor Natalya, who was accompanied by ].<ref name="Kidnappers">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60034.shtml|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/4|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 4, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn and Bateman later discovered Striker in a janitor's closet hidden by ] and ] on April 11.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results – 4/11/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1334584649|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=April 16, 2012|archive-date=April 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418161709/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1334584649|url-status=dead}}</ref> On April 25, while talking to Kidd and ] backstage, Kaitlyn was approached by Natalya and accused of flirting with Kidd, which led to Kaitlyn and ] defeating Natalya and Maxine in a tag team match.<ref name="NXT4/25/12">{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=James' WWE NXT report 4/25|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60761.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 25, 2012}}</ref>
On the May 27 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn would return to WWE television forming a tag team known as The Chickbusters with ], which led to their first match as a team being accompanied by their mentor ] against the team of ] and ] in a losing effort.<ref name="Nat">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/28/18205116.html|title=Smackdown: The People’s Court calls the shots again|date=May 28, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> The Chickbusters would then lose a rematch to Alicia Fox and Tamina on the following week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/04/18237591.html|title=Smackdown: Christian's patience wearing thin|date=June 4, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the June 13 episode of '']'', Kaitlyn would pick up her first win in a fourteen-Diva tag team match alongside fellow Chickbuster AJ, Natalya, ], ], ], and ] against Alicia Fox, Tamina, ], ], ], and ] with Kelly Kelly pinning Rosa.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results - 6/13/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/24208-raw-results-61311|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=June 13, 2011}}</ref> Kaitlyn, AJ, and Natalya would continue to feud with Alicia Fox and Tamina, who were soon joined by Rosa Mendes on the June 23 episode of '']'' in a six-Diva tag team match, with AJ pinning Alicia Fox.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/18/18302076.html|title=Smackdown: Fair is foul, and foul is fair|date=June 18, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/07/30/18489541.html|title=Smackdown: New Game in town|date=July 30, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Kaitlyn would then compete in another fourteen-Diva tag team match in a winning effort after Beth Phoenix pinned Rosa Mendes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results - 7/18/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/25181-raw-results-71811|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=July 18, 2011}}</ref> Kaitlyn would then compete in her first number one contender Diva battle royal for the ] on the August 1 episode of ''Raw'', which was ultimately won by Beth Phoenix.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Raw Results - 8/1/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1312246822|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=August 1, 2011}}</ref>


In April 2012, Kaitlyn returned to ''SmackDown'' in attempt to comfort her friend AJ, but was assaulted for her efforts on two separate occasions.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results – 4/27/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/32199-smackdown-results---4-27-12|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=April 28, 2012|date=April 28, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=AJ unleashed another painful slap on Kaitlyn|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2012-05-04/results/page-6|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 4, 2014}}</ref> This led to a match between the two on May 11, in which Kaitlyn was defeated by AJ.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results – 5/11/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336814273|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=May 12, 2012|archive-date=July 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719095556/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336814273|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On the August 5 episode of ''SmackDown'', Chickbuster partner AJ lost a singles match to Natalya, who then ] on her protégé, attacking her and declaring war on the "perky little princesses" that comprised the rest of the Divas division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/06/18518666.html|title=Smackdown: Firing on all cylinders|date=August 6, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> The following week, Kaitlyn and AJ lost to ] (Beth Phoenix and Natalya) in a tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/12/18548216.html|title=Smackdown: Eventful last show before Summerslam|date=August 12, 2011|last=Waldman|first=Jon|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Throughout the next few months, The Chickbusters continued to feud with the Divas of Doom, losing both singles and tag team matches to them.<ref name="slam.canoe.ca">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/17/18699011.html|title=Smackdown: Rated "R" for "Retirement"|date=September 17, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="http">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/24/18733826.html|title=Smackdown: Blood on TV and a title match|date=September 24, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Kaitlyn then made her return to ''NXT'' on the October 19 episode of '']'' being accompanied by fellow Chickbuster AJ in singles competition against ] in a winning effort via submission.<ref name="James">{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 10/19: Review of NXT Week 33, talk of Rookie Challenges returns, overall show Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_54406.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=19 January 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn then had a short feud with Tamina after defeating her two weeks in a row on the October 26 and November 2 episodes of ''NXT Redemption''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 10/26/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1319832919|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=October 28, 2011}}</ref><ref name="wrestleview.com">{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 11/2/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1320355848|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=November 3, 2011}}</ref> Also in November, tension began to be teased between The Chickbusters, with Kaitlyn upset at their repeated losses to The Divas of Doom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/11/26/19023496.html|title=Smackdown: Give and take|date=November 26, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref>


Kaitlyn went on to compete in her first pay-per-view match at ] on July 15, where she teamed with ] ] and Tamina Snuka against Beth Phoenix, Natalya, and ], with her team coming out victorious.<ref name="MITB12">{{cite web|last=Grate|first=Jake|title=Divas Champion Layla, Kaitlyn & Tamina def. Eve, Beth Phoenix & Natalya|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2012/divas-tag-team-match|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 15, 2012}}</ref>
] at an '']'' event in April 2012.]]
On the February 1, 2012 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn would begin to feud with Maxine, who accused Kaitlyn of having a secret crush on Maxine's boyfriend ]. On the February 8 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn lost in singles competition to Maxine.<ref name="pwtorch.com">{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 2/8 - Week 49: Usos vs. Hawkins & Reks main event, new tag team formed, love triangle continues|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_57915.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=3 March 2012}}</ref> After weeks of feuding with Maxine over whether the latter was good for Bateman, on the February 29 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn would confess her feelings for Bateman in an "intervention" segment also including Alicia Fox and ] where she would end up kissing Bateman before being interrupting and attacked by Maxine, and would later that night defeat Maxine in the main event.<ref name="WWE NXT results: Dueling Divas">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2012-02-29/results|title=WWE NXT results: Dueling Divas|date=February 29, 2012|accessdate=March 4, 2012|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On the March 14 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', after Kaitlyn and Bateman defeated ] and Maxine in a mixed tag team match, Bateman would afterwards kiss Kaitlyn, thus solidifying their relationship.<ref name="Results of NXT">{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2012-03-14/results |title= Results of NXT |author= |date= 2012-03-14|work= |publisher=WWE |accessdate=20 March 2012}}</ref> On the March 21 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn and Bateman were backstage with Tamina talking about her and Bateman's new found relationship, and later would encounter Maxine and Curtis, who accused both Kaitlyn and Bateman of being involved with ]'s random disappearance.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 3/21/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332771120|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=March 26, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn accompanied Bateman in a loss to ] on the March 28 episode of ''NXT Redemption''.<ref name="WWE NXT Results">{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2012-03-28/results|title=WWE NXT Results |author= |date=2012-03-28 |work= |publisher=WWE |accessdate=29 March 2012}}</ref> On the April 4 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn was defeated in singles competition by her former mentor Natalya, who was accompanied by ] on commentary.<ref name="Kidnappers">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60034.shtml|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/4 - Week 57: Bateman-McGillicutty main event, physical Divas match, NXT love stories continue, Regal applies the law|publisher=PWTorch|accessdate=2012-04-04}}</ref> Kaitlyn and Bateman discovered Striker in a janitor's closet hidden by ] and ] on the April 11 episode of ''NXT Redemption''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 4/11/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1334584649|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=April 16, 2012}}</ref> On the April 25 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn was backstage with Kidd and ] asking about Kidd's new submission maneuver, until Natalya approached them and accused Kaitlyn of flirting with Kidd, which led to a tag team match teaming with ] in a winning effort against Natalya and Maxine with Snuka pinning Maxine.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|title=Video: 4/25 edition of WWE NXT|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1335402429|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=April 25, 2012}}</ref>


==== Divas Champion (2012–2013) ====
When Kaitlyn made her return to ''SmackDown'' on the April 27 episode, she was backstage comforting fellow Chickbuster AJ, until she slapped Kaitlyn and left her confused.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 4/27/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1335596767|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=April 28, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn again attempted to comfort AJ the following week, but was again assaulted.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results 5/4/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336214086|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=May 5, 2012}}</ref> On the May 11 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn was defeated by AJ in singles competition, who was afterwards visited by ], stating that he was moving on from AJ and going after Kaitlyn.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 5/11/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1336814273|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=May 12, 2012}}</ref> Two days later on Twitter, Kaitlyn announced that she was officially breaking up the Chickbusters.<ref name="chickbusted">{{cite web|title=chickbusters no more|url= https://twitter.com/KaitlynWWE/status/201728516692246528|work=Twitter|accessdate=May 13, 2012}}</ref>
In August 2012, Kaitlyn was given a job from ] ] as his assistant, but was afterwards put in a match against an angry ] in which the winner would be awarded the job.<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 8/10|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_64175.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 22, 2014}}</ref> Kaitlyn lost the assistant job to Eve the following week.<ref name="SD8/17/12">{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=SmackDown Results – 8/17/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/35044-smackdown-results---8-17-12|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=October 30, 2013|date=August 17, 2012}}</ref> On August 20, Kaitlyn won a ] by lastly eliminating Eve to become number one contender to Layla's ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 8/20|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_64450.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 22, 2014}}</ref> Eve then started acting disingenuously towards Kaitlyn and Layla, leaving them confused.<ref name="Beli-Eve?">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/3|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_64825.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 3, 2012|access-date=April 28, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/10|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_65047.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 10, 2012|access-date=April 28, 2015}}</ref> At ] on September 16, Kaitlyn was attacked by a masked villainess, causing her ankle to get injured in the storyline and forcing her title opportunity to get forfeited to Eve.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Night of Champions PPV Report 9/16|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_65243.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 26, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn later stated that the attacker was blonde, leading to ] being suspected.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2012-09-24/wwe-raw-results-26054527/page-11|title=Divas Champion Eve & Beth Phoenix def. Layla & Alicia Fox|publisher=WWE|access-date=October 6, 2013}}</ref> On October 8, Kaitlyn was defeated by Eve in her first Divas Championship match, and was afterwards saved by Layla after Eve attempted to re-injure her.<ref name="Stephens">{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results – 10/8/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1349752234|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=October 8, 2012|archive-date=October 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011194206/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1349752234|url-status=dead}}</ref> Kaitlyn later confronted Eve about her attacker, later revealed as ], who was instructed by Eve to attack her at Night of Champions, and ended in a brawl also involving Layla.<ref>{{cite web|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|title=Raw Results – 10/22/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1350950018|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=October 22, 2012|archive-date=October 23, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023212141/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1350950018|url-status=dead}}</ref> This led to a tag team match on October 26, where Kaitlyn teamed alongside Layla in a loss to Eve and Aksana after Kaitlyn was accidentally kicked by Layla.<ref name="SD10/26/12">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 10/26|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_66216.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 26, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn received another shot for the Divas Championship at the ] event, but was again defeated by Eve in a ], also involving Layla.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_66245.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE HELL IN A CELL PPV REPORT 10/28: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Punk vs. Ryback|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref>


] during a WWE ] in November 2012]]
Kaitlyn then reentered a feud with Maxine on the May 16 episode of ''NXT Redemption'' after she was victorious in singles competition against Maxine via submission.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=James's WWE NXT Report 5/16 - Week 63: Strong three-way main event & Divas singles match, no mention of NXT changes, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_61495.shtml|work=PW Torch|accessdate=May 16, 2012}}</ref> Two weeks later on the May 30 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn successfully defeated Tamina in a singles match while Maxine observed on commentary, thus ending the feud.<ref name="Gerweck">{{cite web|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|title=Video: 5/30 edition of WWE NXT|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1338427799|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=May 30, 2012}}</ref> On the June 13 season finale episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn's winning streak continued as she defeated her former mentor Natalya for the first time in singles competition.<ref name="WWE NXT: June 13, 2012 46:19">{{cite web|title=WWE NXT: June 13, 2012 (46:19)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-nxt-june-13-2012-26029758|work=WWE|accessdate=June 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Jen|title=NXT Results (June 13, 2012): Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=1592|work=Kaitlyn-Online|accessdate=June 15, 2012}}</ref>
On the November 6 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn teamed with Layla in a tag team match against Eve and Aksana in a winning effort.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results – 11/5/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1352175209|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=November 5, 2012|archive-date=November 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109015013/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1352175209|url-status=dead}}</ref> The following week on ''Raw'', Kaitlyn defeated Layla to become the number one contender to Eve's Divas Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 11/12|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66589.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 12, 2012}}</ref> At ], Kaitlyn fought off another attack by the evil Aksana and went on to face Eve for the Divas Championship, but was unsuccessful.<ref name="Caldwell">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Survivor Series PPV Report 11/18|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_66714.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 18, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn got revenge on Aksana the following week on both ''Raw'' and ''SmackDown'', defeating her in singles matches.<ref name="ReferenceC">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 11/19|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66731.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 19, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results – 12/14/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1355571462|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=December 15, 2012|archive-date=December 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121217182733/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1355571462|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On December 16 at ], Kaitlyn competed in a number one contender's battle royal to face Eve for the championship, but was eliminated due to interference from Eve.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE TLC PPV Results 12/16|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 16, 2012}}</ref> After defeating Eve in a non-title match,<ref name="Raw12/17">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 12/17|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67322.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref> Eve evaded several title matches against Kaitlyn by fleeing or attacking the referee to get ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 12/18|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_67353.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 1/7|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67712.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 7, 2013}}</ref> This resulted in Kaitlyn getting another title opportunity, with the stipulation that the title would change hands if Eve got disqualified or counted-out; on the 20th anniversary episode of ''Raw'' on January 14, Kaitlyn defeated Eve in her hometown of ], to win the Divas Championship.<ref name="DivasChamp">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-01-14/wwe-raw-results-26084061/page-6|title=Kaitlyn def. Eve to win the Divas Championship|publisher=WWE|date=January 14, 2013|access-date=October 30, 2013}}</ref>
==== Feud with Eve Torres (2012–2013) ====
On the June 25, 2012 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn made her televised return competing in the ''Divas Summertime Beach Battle Royal'', which was ultimately won by her former friend ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 6/25: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw #995 - Cena vs. Jericho, MITB hype |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_62762.shtml#.UhaUqtIdyik|work=PW Torch|accessdate=June 25, 2012}}</ref> On the July 12 episode of '']'', Kaitlyn teamed with ] in a winning effort against her
rival ] and ] after Kaitlyn pinned Phoenix.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Superstars: July 12, 2012 (46:52)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-superstars-july-12-2012-26037157|work=WWE|accessdate=July 12, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn then went on to compete in her first pay-per-view match at the ] pay-per-view in a six-Diva tag team match along with Divas Champion ] and ] against Beth Phoenix, Natalya, and ], with her team coming out victorious.<ref>{{cite web|last=Grate|first=Jake|title=Divas Champion Layla, Kaitlyn & Tamina def. Eve, Beth Phoenix & Natalya|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2012/divas-tag-team-match|work=WWE|accessdate=July 15, 2012}}</ref>


Kaitlyn's first challenger was ], whom she defeated at ] on February 17, 2013, to retain the title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE news: Chamber PPV results & notes – WM29 main event set, World Title match set, Shield big win, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_68728.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 17, 2013|access-date=February 18, 2013}}</ref> Later that month, a storyline relationship between herself and ] was teased,<ref>{{cite web|last=Cupach|first=Michael|title=Cupach's WWE Main Event results 2/27: Cena-Punk replay, Sheamus vs. Rhodes, Mark Henry delivers a beat-down|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_68993.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 6, 2013}}</ref> but she ultimately decided against it after seeing him with ].<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN ENCOUNTERS CODY RHODES AND THE BELLA TWINS: RAW, MARCH 18, 2013 (0:39)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-encounters-cody-rhodes-and-the-bella-twins-raw-march-18-2013-26099674|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 18, 2013}}</ref> An angle between Kaitlyn and Layla was also teased, with Kaitlyn losing a non-title match against Tamina Snuka due to Layla's villainous theatrics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/03/08/20640976.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130901092952/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/03/08/20640976.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=September 1, 2013|title=Smackdown! The Shield can't serve justice to The Big Show|date=March 8, 2013|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=September 1, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Kaitlyn successfully defended her championship in matches on '']'' against ] and ].<ref name=TitleNatalya>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 3/27 – Week 39: Main Roster takes over Developmental show – Orton vs. Sandow main event, Cena promo, Divas Title match; Overall Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_69556.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 28, 2013}}</ref><ref name=TitleAJ>{{cite web|last=Namako|first=Jason|title=WWE NXT results – 4/25/13 (Clash of Champions edition)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/41191-wwe-nxt-results-4-25-13-clash-of-champions-edition|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=April 25, 2013}}</ref>
On the August 10 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn asked and was given a job from ] ] as his assistant, but was afterwards put in a match against an angry Eve in which the winner would be awarded the job.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Jen|title=Smackdown Results (August 10, 2012): Challenge Accepted|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=1709|work=Kaitlyn-Online|accessdate=August 10, 2012}}</ref> Her feud with Eve continued on the August 13 episode of ''Raw'' when she teamed with Layla in a winning effort against Eve and Beth Phoenix.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2012-08-13/wwe-raw-results-26044759/page-7|title=Divas Champion Layla & Kaitlyn def. Eve & Beth Phoenix|publisher=WWE|accessdate=October 6, 2013}}</ref> That same week on the August 17 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn was unsuccessful against Eve in singles competition to become SmackDown Assistant General Manager to Booker T.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Smackdown 8/17/12 Results|url=http://thesportscourier.com/content/wwe-smackdown-81712-results|work=The Sports Courier|accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref> Three days later on ''Raw'', Kaitlyn won a Diva battle royal to become number one contender to the Divas Championship.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 8/20: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Punk-Cena, Lesnar opens show, Triple H "speculation," Jericho farewell|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_64450.shtml}}</ref> On the September 3 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn was defeated by Eve with Layla and ] on commentary.<ref name="Beli-Eve?">{{cite web|title=Eve def. Kaitlyn; Jack Swagger took some "extended time off"|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2012-09-03/wwe-raw-results-26049530|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=September 3, 2012}}</ref> The next week on the September 10 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn teamed with Layla and Eve in a six-Diva tag team match where they defeated Beth Phoenix, Natalya, and Alicia Fox, and afterwards Eve would hug both Layla and Kaitlyn and raise their arms in victory, leaving them confused.<ref>{{cite web|title=RAW Results (September 10th, 2012): Show Stealer|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=1769|work=Kaitlyn Online|accessdate=September 11, 2012}}</ref> At the ] pay-per-view, Kaitlyn was attacked by a masked figure injuring Kaitlyn's ankle, therefore being forced to forfeit her title shot with Layla to Eve.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS PPV REPORT 9/16: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Punk vs. Cena, six title matches|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_65243.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 26, 2012}}</ref> On September 17, it was announced that Kaitlyn had a torn ] (]), and would be out of in-ring action for several weeks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kaitlyn suffers torn tendon at Night of Champions|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2012/kaitlyn-injury-update-26052707|work=WWE|accessdate=September 17, 2012}}</ref>


] in February 2013]]
She returned on the September 24 episode of ''Raw'' stating that the Diva that attacked her at the Night of Champions pay-per-view was blonde, leading to Beth Phoenix becoming the suspected attacker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2012-09-24/wwe-raw-results-26054527/page-11|title=Divas Champion Eve & Beth Phoenix def. Layla & Alicia Fox|publisher=WWE|accessdate=October 6, 2013}}</ref> She then made her in-ring return on September 30 ''SmackDown'' live tour in ] in singles competition against Natalya. On the October 8 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn had her first Divas Championship match against Eve in a losing effort via submission, and was afterwards saved by Layla from Eve who attempted to re-injure her.<ref name="Stephens">{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results - 10/8/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1349752234|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref> Two weeks later on the October 22 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn confronted Eve about her attacker, revealing it to be ], who was e-mailed by Eve to attack Kaitlyn at Night of Champions, and ended in a brawl also involving Layla.<ref>{{cite web|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|title=Raw Results - 10/22/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1350950018|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=2012-10-22}}</ref> This would lead to a tag team match on the October 26 episode of ''SmackDown'' with Kaitlyn teaming with Layla in a losing effort to Eve and Aksana after Layla accidentally kicked Kaitlyn.<ref>{{cite web|title=Live SmackDown results: Oct. 26, 2012|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2012-10-26/live-results-26063857|work=WWE|accessdate=October 26, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn received another shot for the Divas Championship at the ] pay-per-view, but was again defeated by Eve in a triple threat match, also involving Layla.<ref>{{cite web|title=CALDWELL'S WWE HELL IN A CELL PPV REPORT 10/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Will WWE pull the trigger on Ryback as top champ?|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_66245.shtml}}</ref> On the November 6 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn teamed with Layla in a tag team match against Eve and Aksana in a winning effort after Kaitlyn pinned Eve.<ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results - 11/5/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1352175209|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=November 5, 2012}}</ref> The following week on the November 12 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn defeated Layla in singles competition to become the number one contender for the Divas Championship against Eve at the ] pay-per-view.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/12: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Lawler returns, Cena-Punk, final PPV hype|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66589.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=November 12, 2012}}</ref> The same week on the November 16 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn competed in a six-Diva tag team match along with Layla and ex-rival Natalya in a winning effort against Eve, Aksana, and Alicia Fox with Kaitlyn pinning Fox.<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 11/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Mick Foley on MizTV|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_66686.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=November 16, 2012}}</ref> At Survivor Series, Kaitlyn was again attacked from behind by Aksana, and went on to face Eve for the Divas Championship, but was unsuccessful in retrieving the title.<ref name="Caldwell">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE SURVIVOR SERIES PPV REPORT 11/18: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Punk-Cena-Ryback|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_66714.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=November 18, 2012}}</ref> Kaitlyn would get her revenge on Aksana the following night on the November 19 episode of ''Raw'' and the December 14 episode of ''SmackDown'' defeating her in singles competition.<ref name="ReferenceC">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/19: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Survivor Series fall-out|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66731.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=November 19, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 12/14/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1355571462|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=December 15, 2012}}</ref> At the ] pay-per-view, Kaitlyn competed in a number one contender ''Santa's Little Helpers'' Diva battle royal to face Eve for the championship, but was unsuccessful in winning the match due to interference from Eve.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE TLC PPV RESULTS 12/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final 2012 PPV - Cena vs. Ziggler main event, Shield makes a statement|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=December 16, 2012}}</ref> The following night on the ''Raw'' ] special, Kaitlyn would defeat Eve in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - The strangest show of the year concludes with the debut of a new monster heel; 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The next night on the December 18 live episode of ''Super SmackDown'', Kaitlyn brawled backstage with old Chickbuster partner AJ, and went on to compete in singles competition for the Divas Championship against Eve in a winning effort via disqualification after Eve tripped the ] to keep the title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 12/18: Complete "virtual time" coverage of commercial-free Tuesday Smackdown special, including Punk promo, Sheamus & Cena vs. Ziggler & Big Show|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_67353.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=December 18, 2012}}</ref> On the January 7, 2013 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn would receive another title match against Eve, winning the match via countout after Eve fled the arena.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 1/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - WWE Title match, The Rock returns|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67712.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=January 7, 2013}}</ref>


On March 25, Kaitlyn brawled backstage with her former tag partner AJ Lee and faced her in a match, losing via countout.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN VS. AJ LEE: RAW, MARCH 25, 2013 (2:48)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-vs-aj-lee-raw-march-25-2013-26101692|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 25, 2013}}</ref> Later that week, Kaitlyn got revenge on AJ in a ], also involving ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=DANIEL BRYAN & KAITLYN VS. DOLPH ZIGGLER & AJ LEE – MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH: SMACKDOWN, MARCH 29, 2013 (2:31)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/daniel-bryan-kaitlyn-vs-dolph-ziggler-aj-lee-mixed-tag-team-match-smackdown-marc-26102912|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 29, 2013|archive-date=April 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401023322/http://www.wwe.com/videos/daniel-bryan-kaitlyn-vs-dolph-ziggler-aj-lee-mixed-tag-team-match-smackdown-marc-26102912|url-status=dead}}</ref> AJ then became the number one contender to her Divas title.<ref>{{cite web|title=NO. 1 CONTENDER'S DIVA BATTLE ROYAL: RAW, APRIL 22, 2013 (3:19)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/no-1-contenders-diva-battle-royal-raw-april-22-2013-26109846|publisher=WWE|access-date=April 22, 2013|archive-date=April 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424134849/http://www.wwe.com/videos/no-1-contenders-diva-battle-royal-raw-april-22-2013-26109846|url-status=dead}}</ref> Meanwhile, Kaitlyn began a storyline where she received gifts from a secret admirer.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=WWE RAW RESULTS – 4/29/13 (SIX MAN TAG MAIN EVENT)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/41216-wwe-raw-results-4-29-13-six-man-tag-main-event|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=April 29, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS – 5/3/13 (KANE VS. AMBROSE)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/41279-wwe-smackdown-results-5-3-13-kane-vs-ambrose|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=May 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN RECEIVES A SPECIAL GIFT: WWE APP EXCLUSIVE, MAY 6, 2013 (0:50)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-receives-a-special-gift-wwe-app-exclusive-may-6-2013-26113160|publisher=WWE|access-date=May 6, 2013}}</ref> On June 10, after setting ] to pose as the admirer, AJ revealed it to be a mind game, berated Kaitlyn and left her in tears.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN'S SECRET ADMIRER IS REVEALED: RAW, JUNE 10, 2013 (5:11)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyns-secret-admirer-is-revealed-raw-june-10-2013-26122293|publisher=WWE|access-date=June 11, 2013|archive-date=June 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613050807/http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyns-secret-admirer-is-revealed-raw-june-10-2013-26122293|url-status=dead}}</ref> Six days later at ], Kaitlyn was defeated by AJ, ending her reign at 153 days.<ref name="Payback">{{cite web|title=AJ Lee def. Divas Champion Kaitlyn|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-payback/2013/kaitlyn-aj-lee-26121822|publisher=WWE|access-date=June 16, 2013}}</ref> The feud between the two continued with them attempting to distract each other to gain leverage.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN VS. AKSANA: RAW, JUNE 24, 2013 (3:39)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-vs-aksana-raw-june-24-2013-26126099|publisher=WWE|access-date=June 24, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NATALYA VS. AJ LEE: SMACKDOWN, JUNE 28, 2013 (2:59)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/natalya-vs-aj-lee-smackdown-june-28-2013-26127729|publisher=WWE|access-date=June 28, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN VS. ALICIA FOX: RAW, JULY 1, 2013 (2:57)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-vs-alicia-fox-raw-july-1-2013-26128579|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN & LAYLA VS. ALICIA FOX & AJ LEE: RAW, JULY 8, 2013 (2:23)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-layla-vs-alicia-fox-aj-lee-raw-july-8-2013-26130081|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 8, 2013}}</ref> On the July 12 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn participated in the first-ever public Divas Championship match contract signing along with AJ, which ended in a brawl between the two.<ref>{{cite web|title=THINGS TURN VOLATILE IN THE FIRST-EVER PUBLIC DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH CONTRACT SIGNING: SMACKDOWN, JULY 12, 2013|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/things-turn-volatile-in-the-first-ever-public-divas-championship-match-contract-26131213|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 12, 2013|archive-date=July 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130714135231/http://www.wwe.com/videos/things-turn-volatile-in-the-first-ever-public-divas-championship-match-contract-26131213|url-status=dead}}</ref> Two days later at ], Kaitlyn lost their rematch.<ref name="MITB13">{{cite web|last=Giannini|first=Alex|title=Divas Champion AJ Lee def. Kaitlyn|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2013/aj-lee-kaitlyn-26128287|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref>
==== Divas Champion and feud with AJ Lee (2013) ====
]'' event in January 2013 as the ].]]
On the January 14, 2013 special ''20th Anniversary'' episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn defeated ] in her hometown of ] to win the ] with the stipulation that if Eve got disqualified or counted-out, Kaitlyn would become the Divas Champion, thus making Kaitlyn the first '']'' Diva in history to win the championship.<ref name="DivasChampion">{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=WWE RAW Results - 1/14/13 (20th Anniversary)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/39100-live-wwe-raw-20th-anniversary-results-1-14-13|publisher=Wrestleview|accessdate=January 14, 2013}}</ref>
Kaitlyn would then begin ] against ] over Kaitlyn's championship after the two Divas had a ] on the January 28 episode of ''Raw'', which ended in a no-contest after the lumberjills interrupted in the match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=WWE RAW Results - 1/28/13 (Brock Lesnar Returns)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/39414-wwe-raw-results-1-28-13-brock-lesnar-returns|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=January 28, 2013}}</ref> On the February 4 episode of ''Raw'', it was announced that Kaitlyn would face Tamina at the ] pay-per-view for the Divas Championship, where Kaitlyn successfully retained her championship against Snuka.<ref name="EliminationChamber">{{cite web|last=Bengino|first=Anthony|title=Divas Champion Kaitlyn def. Tamina Snuka|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2013/kaitlyn-vs-tamina-snuka-26091093|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=February 17, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE NEWS: Chamber PPV results & notes - WM29 main event set, World Title match set, Shield big win, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_68728.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=18 February 2013}}</ref> On the February 22 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn and ] defeated ] and Tamina, and Layla would afterwards show jealousy towards Kaitlyn over the championship;<ref>{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=WWE Smackdown Results - 2/22/13 (Del Rio vs. Barrett)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/39909-wwe-smackdown-results-2-22-13-del-rio-vs-barrett|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref> also, Kaitlyn would earlier run into ] backstage, where they would have a "moment".<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN BUMPS INTO CODY RHODES: WWE APP EXCLUSIVE, FEBRUARY 22, 2013 (0:45)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-bumps-into-cody-rhodes-wwe-app-exclusive-february-22-2013-26093869|work=WWE|accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref> On the February 27 episode of '']'', Kaitlyn would again run into Cody where the two again flirted together, until ] would inadvertently interrupt.<ref>{{cite web|title=CODY RHODES CHALLENGES SHEAMUS: WWE MAIN EVENT, FEB. 27, 2013 (1:43)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/cody-rhodes-challenges-sheamus-wwe-main-event-feb-27-2013-26094977|work=WWE|accessdate=February 27, 2013}}</ref> On the March 8 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn was defeated by Tamina after Layla unintentionally distracted her;<ref name="SmackDown22213" /> Cody was also watching backstage alongside ], asking for Sandow's opinion on Kaitlyn as a woman.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN VS. TAMINA SNUKA: SMACKDOWN, MARCH 8, 2013 (2:13)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-vs-tamina-snuka-smackdown-march-8-2013-26097131|work=WWE|accessdate=March 8, 2013}}</ref> The following week on the March 11 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn and Cody would again be interrupted by Sandow and the returning ].<ref>{{cite web|title=THE BELLA TWINS MAKE A SURPRISE RETURN TO WWE: RAW, MARCH 11, 2013 (1:35)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/the-bella-twins-make-a-surprise-return-to-wwe-raw-march-11-2013-26098123|work=WWE|accessdate=March 11, 2013}}</ref> Kaitlyn would then call it quits with the "connection" she had with Cody on the March 18 episode of ''Raw'', after she saw him with the Bella Twins.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN ENCOUNTERS CODY RHODES AND THE BELLA TWINS: RAW, MARCH 18, 2013 (0:39)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-encounters-cody-rhodes-and-the-bella-twins-raw-march-18-2013-26099674|work=WWE|accessdate=March 18, 2013}}</ref>


==== Final feuds and retirement (2013–2014) ====
On the March 25 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn would begin a feud with her former Chickbuster partner ] after they brawled backstage, and faced each other in singles competition with Kaitlyn losing the match via countout.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN VS. AJ LEE: RAW, MARCH 25, 2013 (2:48)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-vs-aj-lee-raw-march-25-2013-26101692|work=WWE|accessdate=March 25, 2013}}</ref> That same week on the March 29 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn would get her revenge on AJ in a ] alongside ], accompanied by ], in a winning effort against AJ and ], accompanied by ], after Kaitlyn pinned AJ.<ref>{{cite web|title=DANIEL BRYAN & KAITLYN VS. DOLPH ZIGGLER & AJ LEE - MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH: SMACKDOWN, MARCH 29, 2013 (2:31)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/daniel-bryan-kaitlyn-vs-dolph-ziggler-aj-lee-mixed-tag-team-match-smackdown-marc-26102912|work=WWE|accessdate=March 29, 2013}}</ref> On the April 22 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn was on commentary during a number one contender Diva battle royal, which was won by rival AJ.<ref>{{cite web|title=NO. 1 CONTENDER'S DIVA BATTLE ROYAL: RAW, APRIL 22, 2013 (3:19)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/no-1-contenders-diva-battle-royal-raw-april-22-2013-26109846|work=WWE|accessdate=April 22, 2013}}</ref> On April 29 episode of ''Raw'', after a confrontation with AJ, Ziggler, and Langston backstage, Kaitlyn was given a hat as a gift from a secret admirer,<ref>{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=WWE RAW RESULTS - 4/29/13 (SIX MAN TAG MAIN EVENT)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/41216-wwe-raw-results-4-29-13-six-man-tag-main-event|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=April 29, 2013}}</ref> and a bouquet of roses along with a pair of black and red gloves on the May 3 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS - 5/3/13 (KANE VS. AMBROSE)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/41279-wwe-smackdown-results-5-3-13-kane-vs-ambrose|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=May 3, 2013}}</ref> On the May 6 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn received ] toys from her favorite episode as a gift from her secret admirer.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN RECEIVES A SPECIAL GIFT: WWE APP EXCLUSIVE, MAY 6, 2013 (0:50)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-receives-a-special-gift-wwe-app-exclusive-may-6-2013-26113160|work=WWE|accessdate=May 6, 2013}}</ref> At the ] pay-per-view, Kaitlyn would get into a brawl with AJ once again after AJ called her a pig.<ref>http://www.wrestlenewz.com/wrestling/wwe-news/wwe-extreme-rules-report-5192013/</ref> On the June 10 episode of ''Raw'', Langston revealed himself as Kaitlyn's secret admirer, before truly revealing it to be a cruel mind game by AJ for "abandoning" her, which would lead to Kaitlyn viciously attacking AJ before their championship match at the ] pay-per-view,<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN'S SECRET ADMIRER IS REVEALED: RAW, JUNE 10, 2013 (5:11)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyns-secret-admirer-is-revealed-raw-june-10-2013-26122293|work=WWE|accessdate=June 11, 2013}}</ref> where Kaitlyn was defeated by her former best friend, ending her reign as the fourth-longest Divas Champion in history.<ref name="AJ Lee def. Divas Champion Kaitlyn">{{cite web|title=AJ Lee def. Divas Champion Kaitlyn|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-payback/2013/kaitlyn-aj-lee-26121822|work=WWE|accessdate=June 16, 2013}}</ref>
Kaitlyn faced AJ in a non-title match on July 29, where Kaitlyn emerged victorious.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Raw results: Bryan battles Kane and Cena faces Ryback's rage in a Tables Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-07-29/wwe-raw-results-26135610/page-4|publisher=WWE|access-date=July 29, 2013}}</ref> This led to Kaitlyn receiving another championship opportunity against AJ in her hometown on the August 2 episode of ''SmackDown'', but she was defeated after the villainous Layla betrayed her.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN VS. AJ LEE – WWE DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: SMACKDOWN, AUG. 2, 2013 (2:59)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-vs-aj-lee-wwe-divas-championship-match-smackdown-aug-2-2013-26137271|publisher=WWE|access-date=August 2, 2013}}</ref> On the August 5 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn lost a match against Layla after being distracted by AJ.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Raw live results: August 5, 2013|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-08-05/wwe-raw-results-26137732|publisher=WWE|access-date=August 5, 2013}}</ref> Later that night, she attacked AJ during a match between Ziggler and Langston, accidentally costing Ziggler the match.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raw live results: August 5, 2013|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-08-05/wwe-raw-results-26137732/page-12|publisher=WWE|access-date=August 5, 2013}}</ref> At ] on August 18, Kaitlyn and Ziggler defeated AJ and Langston in a mixed tag team match, ending their feud.<ref>{{cite web|last=Linder|first=Zack|title=Dolph Ziggler & Kaitlyn def. Big E Langston & Divas Champion AJ Lee|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2013/ziggler-kaitlyn-big-e-aj-26137663|publisher=WWE|access-date=August 18, 2013}}</ref>


At ], Kaitlyn participated in a seven-on-seven traditional ] as her team took on the cast of '']''. Kaitlyn managed two eliminations before she was eliminated, with her team ultimately losing the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/45179-wwe-survivor-series-ppv-results-11-24-13-orton-vs-big-show|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE Survivor Series PPV results – 11/24/13|publisher=WrestleView|date=November 24, 2013|access-date=December 6, 2013}}</ref> On January 8, 2014, Kaitlyn decided to terminate her contract with WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/kaitlyn-no-longer-under-contract-with-wwe-26174579|title=Kaitlyn no longer under contract with WWE|publisher=WWE|access-date=January 8, 2014}}</ref> Her final match aired that night on '']'', where she lost to ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwemainevent/2014-01-08/results-26174614/page-4|title=WWE Main Event results: Kaitlyn says goodbye|publisher=WWE|access-date=January 9, 2014}}</ref> In her final address, she stated that she will return to the fitness industry.<ref>{{YouTube|OyjjGStTWuI|Kaitlyn says goodbye to the WWE Universe}}</ref>
The following night on the June 17 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn and the other Divas interrupted AJ and ] about winning the title from her and how she broke her before attacking AJ in the ring, who was later saved by Langston.<ref>{{cite web|title=STEPHANIE MCMAHON CALLS INTO QUESTION AJ LEE'S DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP WIN AT WWE PAYBACK: RAW, JUNE 17, 2013 (6:24)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/stephanie-mcmahon-calls-into-question-aj-lees-divas-championship-win-at-wwe-payb-26124291|work=WWE|accessdate=June 17, 2013}}</ref> On the June 24 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn emerged victorious against Aksana in singles competition with an attempted distraction by AJ, who was dressed up as Kaitlyn (with a blonde wig and muscle suit), mocking her the night the secret admirer was revealed with the help of Langston.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN VS. AKSANA: RAW, JUNE 24, 2013 (3:39)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-vs-aksana-raw-june-24-2013-26126099|work=WWE|accessdate=June 24, 2013}}</ref> Four days later on the June 28 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn interrputed a match between AJ and ] by impersonating AJ, causing Natalya to be victorious, and would afterwards spear AJ.<ref>{{cite web|title=NATALYA VS. AJ LEE: SMACKDOWN, JUNE 28, 2013 (2:59)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/natalya-vs-aj-lee-smackdown-june-28-2013-26127729|work=WWE|accessdate=June 28. 2013}}</ref> After defeating ] in a singles match on the July 1 episode of ''Raw'', AJ would continue to mock Kaitlyn's body by putting up a photoshopped picture, and would cause a distraction on the July 5 episode of ''SmackDown'', causing Kaitlyn to lose her rematch against Alicia Fox, and would chase AJ out of the arena.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN VS. ALICIA FOX: RAW, JULY 1, 2013 (2:57)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-vs-alicia-fox-raw-july-1-2013-26128579|work=WWE|accessdate=July 1, 2013}}</ref> On the July 8 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn competed in a tag team match alongside Layla against AJ and Alicia Fox to a no contest after Kaitlyn brutally attacked AJ.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN & LAYLA VS. ALICIA FOX & AJ LEE: RAW, JULY 8, 2013 (2:23)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-layla-vs-alicia-fox-aj-lee-raw-july-8-2013-26130081|work=WWE|accessdate=July 8, 2013}}</ref> On the July 12 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn was a part of the first-ever in WWE history public Divas Championship match contract signing for the ] pay-per-view along with AJ, which would end in a brawl between the two.<ref>{{cite web|title=THINGS TURN VOLATILE IN THE FIRST-EVER PUBLIC DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH CONTRACT SIGNING: SMACKDOWN, JULY 12, 2013 |url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/things-turn-volatile-in-the-first-ever-public-divas-championship-match-contract-26131213|work=WWE|accessdate=July 12, 2013}}</ref> At the Money in the Bank pay-per-view, Kaitlyn was again unsuccessful in retrieving the Divas championship due to an elbow injury.<ref>{{cite web|last=Giannini|first=Alex|title=Divas Champion AJ Lee def. Kaitlyn|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2013/aj-lee-kaitlyn-26128287|work=WWE|accessdate=July 14, 2013}}</ref>


On July 17, 2014, Kaitlyn stated that she considered herself retired from WWE and planned to walk away from the wrestling business to focus on her marriage and clothing line.<ref name="retirement">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_79633.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|title=Former WWE Diva Kaitlyn retired?|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 17, 2014|access-date=July 20, 2014}}</ref>
Kaitlyn would make her return on the July 26 episode of ''SmackDown'' interrupting AJ's rage on Ziggler, and delivering a spear to AJ,<ref>{{cite web|title=SMACKDOWN HIGHLIGHTS: JULY 26, 2013|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/playlists/smackdown-highlights-07-26-13|work=WWE|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref> leading to a match between the two on the July 29 episode of ''Raw'', with Kaitlyn emerging victorious.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Raw results: Bryan battles Kane and Cena faces Ryback's rage in a Tables Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-07-29/wwe-raw-results-26135610/page-4|work=WWE|accessdate=July 29, 2013}}</ref> In her hometown of ], Kaitlyn competed for the Divas Championship against AJ on the August 2 episode of ''SmackDown'' in a losing effort after Layla turned into a ] by betraying Kaitlyn and protecting AJ.<ref>{{cite web|title=KAITLYN VS. AJ LEE - WWE DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: SMACKDOWN, AUG. 2, 2013 (2:59)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-vs-aj-lee-wwe-divas-championship-match-smackdown-aug-2-2013-26137271|work=WWE|accessdate=August 2, 2013}}</ref> On the August 5 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn would compete against her former friend Layla in singles competition, but would be distracted by AJ, causing Kaitlyn to lose the match,<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Raw live results: August 5, 2013|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-08-05/wwe-raw-results-26137732|work=WWE|accessdate=August 5, 2013}}</ref> and would later that night attack AJ during Ziggler and Langston's match, costing Ziggler his match as well.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raw live results: August 5, 2013|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-08-05/wwe-raw-results-26137732/page-12|work=WWE|accessdate=August 5, 2013}}</ref> Four days later on the August 9 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn, along with Ziggler, would interrupt AJ and Langston's interview with ] on ''MizTV'', resulting with The Miz announcing a mixed tag team match with Kaitlyn teaming up with Ziggler against AJ and Langston at the ] pay-per-view, and ending with Kaitlyn and Ziggler succeeding in a failed attack from AJ and Langston.<ref>{{cite web|last=Giannini|title=SmackDown Results: After Christian took down Del Rio, Sandow attempted to cash in the ‘Money’|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2013-08-09/results-26137625/page-2|work=WWE|accessdate=August 9, 2013}}</ref> At SummerSlam, Kaitlyn and Ziggler emerged victorious in their mixed tag team match against AJ and Langston, thus ending their feud.<ref>{{cite web|last=Linder|first=Zack|title=Dolph Ziggler & Kaitlyn def. Big E Langston & Divas Champion AJ Lee|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2013/ziggler-kaitlyn-big-e-aj-26137663|work=WWE|accessdate=August 18, 2013}}</ref>


==== Return (2013–present) ==== === Independent circuit (2018–present) ===
On December 22, 2017, Coastal Championship Wrestling announced that Bonin was to come out of retirement and make her in-ring return on February 10, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/various-news-celeste-bonin-return/|last=Harris|first=Jeffrey|title=Various News: Celeste Bonin Set for In-Ring Return in February, Promos for UpUpDownDown Madden 18 Tournament Finals, and Rhyno Visits Fan in Hospital
After over a month hiatus from WWE television, Kaitlyn made her return on the September 23 episode of '']'' backstage in a "WWE App Exclusive" stating that she's back and stronger than ever, and that she just needed some time to herself after finally ending things with her former best friend ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kaitlyn makes her return: WWE App Exclusive, Sept. 23, 2013 (1:46)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-makes-her-return-wwe-app-exclusive-sept-23-2013-26150886|work=WWE|accessdate=September 23, 2013}}</ref>
|publisher=411MANIA|date=December 23, 2017|access-date=December 23, 2017}}</ref> At the event, titled ''Breaking Chains'', Bonin competed under her real name and defeated ] in singles action.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Csonka|first1=Larry|title=Former WWE Star Kaitlyn Makes Return To The Ring After Four Years|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/former-wwe-star-kaitlyn-makes-return-ring-four-years/|publisher=411Mania|access-date=February 10, 2018|date=February 10, 2018}}</ref>
On the October 11th edition of superstars she went against Tamina Snuka in losing effort after Tamina gave her a Samoan drop. On the October 13th edition of Smackdown, she, Eva Marie, and Natalya teamed up in a losing effort against Brie Bella and the Funkadactyls.


On October 27, 2019, Bonin defeated Black Widow and Katie Forbes to become the inaugural Slamforce Africa Women's Champion.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jenkins |first1=H |title=Kaitlyn Becomes First-Ever Women's Champion For South African Company |url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2019/10/27/kaitlyn-becomes-first-ever-womens-champion-for-south-african-company/ |access-date=February 21, 2020 |work=Ringside News {{!}} Wrestling News & WWE News, Rumors & Spoilers |date=October 27, 2019}}</ref>
== Other media ==
Bonin also occasionally works for Hardbody.com, contributing with interviews, photo ops and blogs.<ref>{{cite web|last=Marie|first=Lisa|title=NEW Hardbody.com Blog! Kaitlyn's Corner: WWE Diva's Take on New Year's Resolutions|url=http://kaitlyn-support.net/?p=1173|work=Kaitlyn Support|accessdate=January 6, 2012}}</ref> In August 2012, Kaitlyn appeared in ''Honour Magazine'': Issue #23 about her involvement in the ] pay-per-view.<ref>{{cite web|title=Honour Magazine: Issue #23|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=1691|work=Kaitlyn-Online|accessdate=August 4, 2012}}</ref> In October 2013, Bonin will make her video game debut on ] as a playable character.<ref>{{cite web|title='WWE 2K14' full roster revealed|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed-26149996|work=WWE|publisher=WWE.com Editorial Staff|accessdate=September 23, 2013}}</ref>


=== Return to WWE (2018–2019) ===
== Personal life ==
On July 11, 2018, WWE announced that Kaitlyn would make her return to the company for the first time in four and a half years as one of the participants to compete in the 2018 ] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kumar|first=Aishwarya|title=Kaitlyn returns to WWE as entrant in Mae Young Classic 2018|url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/24057917/kaitlyn-returns-wwe-entrant-mae-young-classic-2018|work=ESPN|date=July 11, 2018|access-date=July 11, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=WWE.com Staff|title=Kaitlyn returns to WWE to compete in Mae Young Classic 2018|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/maeyoungclassic/article/kaitlyn-mae-young-classic-2018|work=WWE.com|date=July 11, 2018|access-date=July 11, 2018}}</ref> On August 8, in her first match back, Kaitlyn defeated ] in the first round match,<ref>{{cite web|last=Staff|first=F4W|title=WWE MAE YOUNG CLASSIC TV TAPING SPOILERS: FIRST ROUND MATCHES|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-mae-young-classic-tv-taping-spoilers-first-round-matches-263421|work=F4WOnline|date=August 8, 2018|access-date=August 8, 2018}}</ref> but she was eliminated in the second round by ] on August 9.<ref>{{cite web|last=Staff|first=F4W|title=WWE MAE YOUNG CLASSIC TV TAPING SPOILERS: THE FINALS ARE SET|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-mae-young-classic-tv-taping-spoilers-finals-are-set-263506|work=F4WOnline|date=August 9, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref>
Bonin currently resides where she was born and raised in ].<ref name="WWE" /> Bonin is best friends with fellow ] ].<ref name="BestFriend">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/18/wwes-aj-lee-on-summerslam-the-end-of-her-time-with-dolph-ziggler-and-her-next-step|title=WWE's AJ Lee on SummerSlam, the End of Her Time with Dolph Ziggler and Her Next Step|last=Goldman|first=Eric|publisher=IGN|date=August 17, 2013|accessdate=September 7, 2013}}</ref> In November 2012, Bonin was arrested in ] for an unpaid speeding ticket, and was released after paying a $315 bond.<ref name="Arrested at WWE Event">{{cite web|title=''WWE Diva Kaitlyn - Arrested at WWE Event''|url=http://www.tmz.com/2012/11/20/wwe-diva-kaitlyn-arrested-speeding-ticket/|publisher=TMZ|accessdate=20. November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=WWE DIVA ARRESTED|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/73485/wwe-diva-arrested.html?p=1|work=PW Insider|accessdate=November 21, 2012}}</ref> Her wrestling idol is ].<ref name="Goldberg"/>


On July 22, 2019, Kaitlyn appeared during a backstage segment at the Raw Reunion show alongside ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tWWx2dczgk|title=Santino Marella unleashes the cobra for Alicia Fox & Torrie Wilson: Raw Reunion, July 22, 2019|date=July 22, 2019 |via=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
== In wrestling ==
] on ].]]
*'''Finishing moves'''
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**''Atomic Wedgie Bomb''<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Zee-A|title=Wrestling Moves: Kaitlyn|url=http://movesofwrestling.blogspot.com/2011/05/kaitlyn.html|work=Moves of Wrestling|accessdate=May 31, 2011}}</ref> (] into a ])<ref>{{cite web|last=Marie|first=Lisa|title=About Celeste/Kaitlyn|url=http://kaitlyn-support.net/?page_id=2|work=Kaitlyn Support|year=2010}}</ref> — 2010
**]<ref name="Caldwell" /><ref name="ReferenceC" /> — 2012–present
**]<ref name="ReferenceB" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_65201.shtml|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Sheamus vs. Bryan in a Wrestlemania re-match|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Raw results: Lawler returns, Miz joins Team Foley, and Ryback and Cena stake their claim to the WWE Title|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2012-11-12/wwe-raw-results-26067981/page-5|work=WWE|accessdate=November 12, 2012}}</ref> — 2012; used as a signature thereafter
**],<ref name="Gerweck" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/10/20/pf-18851151.html|title=WWE NXT: Show features challenge for first time in weeks|date=October 20, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|accessdate=January 5, 2012|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|quote=Kaitlyn grabs Maxine and ... then drops back into a submission maneuver, a full nelson applied with the legs, and Maxine taps out with her foot}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1319231998|title=NXT Results - 10/19/11|date=October 21, 2011|last=Walek|first=Gregory|accessdate=January 22, 2012|publisher=WrestleView|quote=Kaitlyn turns the table on Maxine and does a full nelson applied with her legs.}}</ref> sometimes preceded by a ]<ref name="Martin" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 10/19/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1319231998|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=October 21, 2011}}</ref> — 2011–2012
**]<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE NXT RESULTS 9/21: Complete "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 3, Week 3 |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_43948.shtml#.UmBnFRDyQis|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 21, 2010}}</ref><ref name="SmackDown22213">{{cite web|last=Burdick|first=Micheal|title=SmackDown results: Del Rio def. Barrett as WrestleMania fever became an international incident|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2013-02-22/results-26093613/page-3|publisher=WWE.com|accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref>; adopted from ]<ref name="Goldberg">{{cite web|title=KAITLYN ANSWERS YOUR QUESTION: WWE APP EXCLUSIVE, MARCH 4, 2013 (2:12)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-answers-your-question-wwe-app-exclusive-march-4-2013-26096248|work=WWE|accessdate=March 4, 2013}}</ref>
**''Wedgie Flatliner''<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=Jen|title=Kaitlyns Finisher Revealed|url=http://kaitlyn-online.net/?p=336|work=Celeste Bonin|accessdate=December 26, 2011}}</ref> (])<ref name="Gibbons" /> — ]


== Other media ==
*'''Signature moves'''
Bonin occasiondbodynews.com, contributing with interviews, photo ops and blogs.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hinds|first=Isaac|title=WWE Diva Kaitlyn Joins Hardbody|url=http://www.hardbodynews.com/2011/07/wwe-diva-kaitlyn-joins-hardbody/|publisher=Hardbody News|date=July 5, 2011|access-date=July 20, 2014|archive-date=August 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810092440/http://www.hardbodynews.com/2011/07/wwe-diva-kaitlyn-joins-hardbody/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bonin appeared on the cover of the April 2016 edition of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/kaitlyn-iron-man-magazine-2016|title=Exclusive interview: Kaitlyn on her Iron Man Magazine cover and being her own boss|last=Wortman|first=James|date=March 22, 2016|access-date=September 25, 2016|publisher=]}}</ref>
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**]<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Superstars Results - 7/12/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1342199685|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=July 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Money in the Bank PPV Results - 7/15/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1342407106|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=July 15, 2012}}</ref>
**]<ref name="Superstars063011">{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Superstars Results - 6/30/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1309544789|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=July 1, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Superstars Results - 8/14/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1312556919|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=August 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 1/4 - Week 44: Regal back on commentary, love triangle latest, which Rookies remain?, Overall Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_56622.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=January 5, 2012}}</ref>
**]<ref name="wrestleview.com" /><ref name="Walek">{{cite web|last=Walek|first=Gregory|title=NXT Results - 10/26/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews/php?id=1319832919|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=October 28, 2011}}</ref>
**]<ref name="Superstars063011" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Superstars Results - 8/4/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1312556919|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=August 5, 2011}}</ref>
**]<ref name="Results of NXT" />
**]<ref name="pwtorch.com" /><ref name="ReferenceA" />
**] into second turnbuckle<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 2/29/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1330614237|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=March 1, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Patin|first=Kyle|title=(Video) NXT 4/18/12|url=http://www.ineedwrestling.com/2012/04/video-wwe-nxt-4-18-12.html|work=I Need Wrestling|accessdate=April 18, 2012}}</ref>
**Multiple ] variations
***]<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/31: Complete coverage of the Friday night show, including Dolph Ziggler vs. Orton|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_64790.shtml#.UecgIY2siSo|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 1, 2012}}</ref>
***]<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/25 - Week 60: Kidd vs. Curtis top-notch main event, Hornswoggle authority figure, new stars to debut, Overall Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60761.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=April 25, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Parks">{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 8/31: Complete coverage of the Friday night show, including Dolph Ziggler vs. Orton|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_64790.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 1, 2012}}</ref>
***] as a ] counter<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 3/27 - Week 39: Main Roster takes over Developmental show - Orton vs. Sandow main event, Cena promo, Divas Title match; Overall Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_69556.shtml#.Uecit42siSo|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=March 28, 2013}}</ref>
**Multiple ] variations
***]<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Superstars Results - 7/12/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1342199685|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=July 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 10/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Big Show and Sheamus in a face-to-face confrontation|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_66216.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=October 26, 2012}}</ref>
***]<ref name="Kidnappers" /><ref name="ReferenceA" /><ref name="WWE NXT: June 13, 2012 46:19" />
***]<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 6/3/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1307156853|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=June 3, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 8/17/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1345261881|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref>
***],<ref>{{cite web|last=Cupach|first=Michael|title=CUPACH'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 9/14: Alt. perspective review of final NOC PPV hype, Mike's Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_65204.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=November 6, 2012}}</ref> sometimes while ]<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Superstars: Oct. 18, 2012|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/playlists/wwe-superstars-october-18-2012-highlights|work=WWE|accessdate=October 19, 2012}}</ref>
***],<ref name="Gerweck" /> sometimes preceded by ]<ref name="WWE NXT results: Dueling Divas" />
**Multiple ] variations
***]<ref name="Superstars063011" /><ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=PPV: Hell in a Cell|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1351481907|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=October 28, 2012}}</ref>
***]<ref name="Hillhouse" /><ref name="WWE NXT results: Dueling Divas" />
***]<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 10/19/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287589660|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=October 20, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results 5/27/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1306548492|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=May 27, 2011}}</ref>
***] onto the top rope<ref name="James" />
**]<ref name="Superstars063011" /><ref>{{cite web|title=BOOKER T LOOKS TO FINALLY GET TO THE BOTTOM OF WHO ATTACKED KAITLYN AT NIGHT OF CHAMPION AND MAKES A TRIPLE THREAT DIVAS TITLE MATCH: SMACKDOWN, OCT. 26, 2012 (3:29)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/booker-t-looks-to-finally-get-to-the-bottom-of-who-attacked-kaitlyn-at-night-of-26063584|work=World Wrestling Entertainment|accessdate=October 26, 2012}}</ref>
**]<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=Superstars Results - 7/12/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1342199685|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=July 13, 2012|quote=Kaitlyn fires up and hits a running crossbody for two.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/25 - Week 60: Kidd vs. Curtis top-notch main event, Hornswoggle authority figure, new stars to debut, Overall Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_60761.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=24 October 2012|quote=Kaitlyn flattens Natalya with a low crossbody}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Bishop|first=Matt|title=WWE NXT: Someone's getting fired!|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/19/pf-19653566.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=24 October 2012|quote=Maxine all over Kaitlyn, but Kaitlyn hits a crossbody}}</ref>
**]<ref name="Parks"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 10/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Big Show and Sheamus in a face-to-face confrontation|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_66216.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=October 26, 2012}}</ref>


Bonin appeared in '']'' as a playable character.<ref>{{cite web|title='WWE 2K14' full roster revealed|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed-26149996|publisher=WWE|access-date=September 23, 2013}}</ref>
*'''With ]'''
**'''Double team signature moves'''
***]<ref name="wwe.com">{{cite web|title=WWE Superstars: September 29, 2011 (39:12)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-superstars-september-29-2011-25037389|work=WWE|accessdate=September 29, 2011}}</ref>
***] (AJ) / ] (Kaitlyn) combination<ref name="wwe.com"/>


== Business ventures ==
*''']'''
On June 25, 2014, Bonin launched a fitness clothing company named Celestial Bodiez.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://celestialbodiez.com/|title=Celestial Bodiez – Celeste Bonin's Clothing Range|website=Celestial Bodiez}}</ref> She is also a spokesperson for Blackstone Labs and Prime Nutrition, which her former husband owns.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://primenutrition.com/athletes/celeste/|title=Celeste|website=Prime Nutrition|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607055645/http://primenutrition.com/athletes/celeste|archive-date=June 7, 2014}}</ref>
**]<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 10/19/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287589660|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=October 20, 2010}}</ref>
**]<ref name="Nat" />
**]<ref name="James" />
**]<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 4/18/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1335199405|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=April 23, 2012}}</ref>
**]<ref name="Stephens" />


In June 2015, Bonin and her then-husband opened a ] bar inside the Busy Body Fitness Center in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article25103491.html|title=Former WWE diva Kaitlyn, husband PJ Braun open Boca Nutrition & Smoothie Bar in South Florida|publisher=]|date=June 21, 2015|access-date=June 22, 2015|author=Fishman, Scott}}</ref>
*'''Wrestlers ]'''
**]<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE Night Of Champions PPV Results - 9/19/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1284950935|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=September 19, 2010}}</ref>
**]<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 9/16/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1316246554|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=September 17, 2011}}</ref>
**]<ref name="WWE NXT Results" />


== Personal life ==
*''']s'''
Bonin married ] PJ Braun on June 20, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/86418/former-wwe-diva-gets-married.html|title=Former WWE Diva Gets Married|publisher=PWInsider|last=Johnson|first=Mike|access-date=June 21, 2014|date=June 21, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwe-divas/wwe-diva-kaitlyn-engaged|title=WWE Diva Kaitlyn is engaged|publisher=WWE|last=Wortman|first=James|date=November 29, 2013|access-date=November 29, 2013}}</ref> On February 27, 2017, she announced that she was splitting from her husband.<ref>{{cite web|last=Csonka|first=Larry|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/former-wwe-diva-kaitlyn-separates-from-husband/|title=Former WWE Diva Kaitlyn Separates From Husband|date=February 27, 2017|access-date=August 9, 2017|website=411Mania}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=August 2017}} The divorce was finalized on September 26, 2017.{{cn|date=December 2024}} In December 2022, she married entrepreneur, Grant Dziak.{{cn|date=December 2024}} They divorced in 2024.{{cn|date=December 2024}}
**"The Girl Next Door"<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 9/7/10|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1283922614|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=September 8, 2010}}</ref>
Her wrestling idol is ].<ref name="Goldberg">{{cite web|title=Kaitlyn answers your question: WWE App exclusive, March 4, 2013 (2:12)|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/kaitlyn-answers-your-question-wwe-app-exclusive-march-4-2013-26096248|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 4, 2013}}</ref> She is of Mexican descent through her mother,<ref name=Birth/> who hails from Mexico.<ref>{{YouTube|DHpiB3_xm9g|WWE Inbox – What is your favorite restaurant? – Episode 31}}</ref>
**"The Thunder and Lighting Combination"<ref name="wwe.com"/> — with ]
**"KaitMan"<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=NXT Results - 2/15/12|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1329749238|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=February 20, 2012}}</ref> — with ]
**'''"The Powerhouse Diva"'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Power Rankings: September 15, 2012|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/power-rankings/power-rankings-september-15-2012/page-2|work=WWE|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref>
**'''"The Hybrid Diva of the WWE"'''<ref name="Bonin" /><ref name="Martin" />

*''']'''
**"Let's Go" by ] (March 11, 2011–February 29, 2012)<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Diva says she hates her theme song|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_52683.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 27, 2011}}</ref>
**"Spin the Bottle" by Ashley Jana (April 4, 2012–February 23, 2013)<ref>{{cite web|last=Jana|first=Ashley|title=Ashely Jana|url=http://www.ashleyjana.com/|work=Ashely Jana|accessdate=October 29, 2012}}</ref>
**'''"]"''' by Nicole Tranquillo (March 8, 2013–present)<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Music Group|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/WWE_Music_Group|work=Misplaced Pages|accessdate=March 5, 2013}}</ref>


== Championships and accomplishments == == Championships and accomplishments ==


=== Body fitness === === Body fitness ===
*''']''' * ''']'''
**]<ref name="OWOW" /> ** ]<ref name="OWOW" />
**] (])<ref name="hardfitness.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hardfitness.com/arnold2008.html|title=2008 Arnold Classic and Arnold Amateur; NPC Figure Class D|accessdate=December 14, 2011|work=HardFitness Magazine Online}}</ref> ** ] (])<ref name="hardfitness.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hardfitness.com/arnold2008.html|title=2008 Arnold Classic and Arnold Amateur; NPC Figure Class D|access-date=December 14, 2011|work=HardFitness Magazine Online}}</ref>


=== Professional wrestling === === Professional wrestling ===
*''']''' * '''Defiant Pro Wrestling'''
**] (])<ref>{{cite web|last=Stephens|first=David|title=WWE RAW Results - 1/14/13 (20th Anniversary)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/39100-live-wwe-raw-20th-anniversary-results-1-14-13|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=January 14, 2013}}</ref> ** DPW Women's Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|title=Defiant Pro Wrestling Results|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/dpw.html|access-date=January 25, 2008}}</ref>
* ''''']'''''
**'']'' (])<ref name="WWE" />
** Ranked No. 5 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the '']'' in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2013.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50 for 2013|access-date=February 16, 2014|work=]|publisher=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>

* '''Slamforce Africa'''
*''']'''
** SFA Women's Championship (1 time, current)<ref>{{cite web|last=Michael|first=Casey|title=Celeste Bonin Becomes First-Ever Slamforce Africa Women's Champion|url=http://squaredcirclesirens.com/celeste-bonin-becomes-first-ever-slamforce-africa-womens-champion/|work=Squared Circle Sirens|access-date=October 27, 2019}}</ref>
**] (2010) {{small|vs. ] on '']'' on October 19}}<ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|periodical=]|publication-place=Campbell, CA|pages=1–40|issn=10839593}}</ref>
* ''''']'''''
** ] (2010) {{small|vs. ] on '']'' on October 19}}<ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|periodical=]|location=Campbell, CA|pages=1–40|issn=1083-9593}}</ref>
** Worst Worked Match of the Year (2013) {{small|14-woman ] at ] on November 24}}<ref name="WON13">{{cite journal| last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = January 27, 2014 | title = Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more | journal = ] | location = ] | issn = 1083-9593 | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more | page=32}}</ref>
* ''']'''
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/divas-championship|title=WWE Divas championship|publisher=WWE|access-date=May 16, 2019}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 49 of the top 50 Greatest ] ] of all time (2021)<ref>{{cite web|last=Middleton|first=Marc|title=Becky Lynch And Others Trend After Reveal Of WWE's 50 Greatest Women Superstars|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/03/becky-lynch-and-others-trend-after-reveal-of-wwes-50-greatest-women-superstars/|work=Wrestling Inc.|date=March 26, 2021|access-date=September 20, 2021}}</ref>
** '']'' winner (season 3)<ref name="WWE" />


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American bodybuilder, model, and professional wrestler (born 1986)

Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn in 2012
Birth nameCeleste Beryl Bonin
Born (1986-10-07) October 7, 1986 (age 38)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Spouse(s) PJ Braun ​ ​(m. 2014; div. 2017)​
Grant Dziak (m.2022. div.2024)
Websiteshinewithceleste.com
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)
  • Celeste Bonin
  • Kaitlyn
Billed height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Billed weight145 lb (66 kg)
Billed fromHouston, Texas
Trained byWWE Performance Center
Pablo Marquez
DebutSeptember 7, 2010

Celeste Beryl Bonin (born October 7, 1986) is an American professional wrestler, entrepreneur, bodybuilder, and model. She is best known for her tenures in WWE from 2010 to 2014 and 2018 to 2019, under the ring name Kaitlyn, where she is a former WWE Divas Champion.

Bonin started her career as a body fitness model. In 2007, she won the National Physique Committee (NPC) John Sherman Classic Bodybuilding Figure and Fitness Championship and came in fifth at the Arnold Classic in the NPC Figure Class D competition.

In July 2010, Bonin signed a developmental contract with WWE. Later that year, she competed in and won the all-female third season of NXT, thus earning a spot on the main roster. She won the WWE Divas Championship in January 2013 and held the title for five months before retiring in January 2014. She came out of retirement and made her in-ring return on the independent circuit in February 2018.

Body fitness career

Bonin made her body fitness debut in 2006, at the age of 19. In 2007, Bonin won the National Physique Committee (NPC) John Sherman Classic Bodybuilding Figure and Fitness Championship, and came fifth at the Arnold Classic in the NPC Figure Class D competition. She also was in the top five at Musclemania Superbody in 2007, in the Figure Universe – Tall category. In 2008, she was named Miss November at the Hardfitness Calendar, and placed 16th at the NPC Junior Nationals that same year in the NPC Figure category. In 2008, she was part of the Hardfitness Calendar and in 2009, Bonin appeared in Flex Magazine.

Professional wrestling career

World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2010-2014)

Florida Championship Wrestling (2010)

In July 2010, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) signed Bonin to a developmental contract, and she reported to Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), WWE's developmental territory. She debuted under her real name, competing in a bikini contest at an FCW live event, and later changed her name to Ricki Vaughn. She made her FCW television debut on the August 29 episode, as a lumberjill at ringside for a match between AJ Lee and Naomi Knight. On the November 7 episode of FCW TV, Kaitlyn competed in a tag team match teaming with Naomi defeating Queen of FCW AJ and Aksana.

NXT and main roster appearances (2010–2012)

Kaitlyn during an NXT episode in November 2010

On September 7, 2010, Bonin joined season three of NXT under the name Kaitlyn, with Vickie Guerrero as her on-screen mentor. She was the replacement for Vickie's original rookie, Aloisia, whom Vickie fired in storyline. On September 14, Kaitlyn made her in-ring debut, teaming alongside Vickie's on-screen boyfriend, Dolph Ziggler, to defeat AJ and Primo in a mixed tag team match. Kaitlyn made her first pay-per-view appearance at Night of Champions, accompanying Ziggler and Vickie for Ziggler's WWE Intercontinental Championship match, until Vickie ordered her to leave ringside. Throughout the next few months, Kaitlyn feuded with Vickie on both NXT and SmackDown, including several matches between the two. On the November 30 season finale, Kaitlyn was announced as the winner of season three, defeating Naomi in the final to become WWE's "Breakout Diva".

On the December 3, 2010, episode of SmackDown, Kaitlyn appeared in a backstage segment with Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler, announcing that SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long had signed her to the brand following her victory on NXT. She had her first match on SmackDown on January 28, 2011, where she and Kelly Kelly were defeated by LayCool (Layla and Michelle McCool).

Kaitlyn at the 2010 Tribute to the Troops event

On the May 27 episode of SmackDown, Kaitlyn formed a tag team with AJ, referring to themselves as "The Chickbusters". They were accompanied by their storyline mentor Natalya and lost to Alicia Fox and Tamina in consecutive weeks. On the June 13 episode of Raw, Kaitlyn picked up her first win in a 14-woman tag team match, in which Kelly Kelly pinned Rosa Mendes. The Chickbusters and Natalya continued to feud with Fox and Tamina, who were soon joined by Rosa Mendes, throughout the next two months.

In August, AJ was betrayed by Natalya, who allied with Beth Phoenix to form the Divas of Doom. In the following months, the Chickbusters lost numerous singles and tag team matches to the Divas of Doom. In November, tension began to be teased between the Chickbusters, as Kaitlyn began turning heel due to being upset at their repeated losses. At the SmackDown taping on December 6, after another loss, the evil Kaitlyn turned against AJ and joined the Divas of Doom, cementing herself as a villainess in the process. However, the segment was cut from the broadcast and not acknowledged by WWE.

In February 2012, Kaitlyn began feuding with Maxine on NXT Redemption, who accused Kaitlyn of having a secret crush on her boyfriend Derrick Bateman. After several weeks, Kaitlyn confessed her feelings for Bateman in an "intervention" segment, also involving Alicia Fox and Justin Gabriel, where she kissed Bateman before being interrupted and attacked by Maxine. Later that night, she defeated Maxine in a match. On March 14, after Kaitlyn and Bateman defeated Johnny Curtis and Maxine in a mixed tag team match, Bateman kissed Kaitlyn, solidifying their relationship. Kaitlyn and Bateman were later accused by Maxine and Curtis of being involved with Matt Striker's random disappearance. On April 4, Kaitlyn was defeated by her former mentor Natalya, who was accompanied by Tyson Kidd. Kaitlyn and Bateman later discovered Striker in a janitor's closet hidden by Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks on April 11. On April 25, while talking to Kidd and Percy Watson backstage, Kaitlyn was approached by Natalya and accused of flirting with Kidd, which led to Kaitlyn and Tamina Snuka defeating Natalya and Maxine in a tag team match.

In April 2012, Kaitlyn returned to SmackDown in attempt to comfort her friend AJ, but was assaulted for her efforts on two separate occasions. This led to a match between the two on May 11, in which Kaitlyn was defeated by AJ.

Kaitlyn went on to compete in her first pay-per-view match at Money in the Bank on July 15, where she teamed with Divas Champion Layla and Tamina Snuka against Beth Phoenix, Natalya, and Eve Torres, with her team coming out victorious.

Divas Champion (2012–2013)

In August 2012, Kaitlyn was given a job from SmackDown General Manager Booker T as his assistant, but was afterwards put in a match against an angry Eve Torres in which the winner would be awarded the job. Kaitlyn lost the assistant job to Eve the following week. On August 20, Kaitlyn won a battle royal by lastly eliminating Eve to become number one contender to Layla's Divas Championship. Eve then started acting disingenuously towards Kaitlyn and Layla, leaving them confused. At Night of Champions on September 16, Kaitlyn was attacked by a masked villainess, causing her ankle to get injured in the storyline and forcing her title opportunity to get forfeited to Eve. Kaitlyn later stated that the attacker was blonde, leading to Beth Phoenix being suspected. On October 8, Kaitlyn was defeated by Eve in her first Divas Championship match, and was afterwards saved by Layla after Eve attempted to re-injure her. Kaitlyn later confronted Eve about her attacker, later revealed as Aksana, who was instructed by Eve to attack her at Night of Champions, and ended in a brawl also involving Layla. This led to a tag team match on October 26, where Kaitlyn teamed alongside Layla in a loss to Eve and Aksana after Kaitlyn was accidentally kicked by Layla. Kaitlyn received another shot for the Divas Championship at the Hell in a Cell event, but was again defeated by Eve in a triple threat match, also involving Layla.

Kaitlyn wrestling Natalya during a WWE house show in November 2012

On the November 6 episode of Raw, Kaitlyn teamed with Layla in a tag team match against Eve and Aksana in a winning effort. The following week on Raw, Kaitlyn defeated Layla to become the number one contender to Eve's Divas Championship. At Survivor Series, Kaitlyn fought off another attack by the evil Aksana and went on to face Eve for the Divas Championship, but was unsuccessful. Kaitlyn got revenge on Aksana the following week on both Raw and SmackDown, defeating her in singles matches.

On December 16 at TLC, Kaitlyn competed in a number one contender's battle royal to face Eve for the championship, but was eliminated due to interference from Eve. After defeating Eve in a non-title match, Eve evaded several title matches against Kaitlyn by fleeing or attacking the referee to get disqualified. This resulted in Kaitlyn getting another title opportunity, with the stipulation that the title would change hands if Eve got disqualified or counted-out; on the 20th anniversary episode of Raw on January 14, Kaitlyn defeated Eve in her hometown of Houston, Texas, to win the Divas Championship.

Kaitlyn's first challenger was Tamina Snuka, whom she defeated at Elimination Chamber on February 17, 2013, to retain the title. Later that month, a storyline relationship between herself and Cody Rhodes was teased, but she ultimately decided against it after seeing him with the Bella Twins. An angle between Kaitlyn and Layla was also teased, with Kaitlyn losing a non-title match against Tamina Snuka due to Layla's villainous theatrics. Kaitlyn successfully defended her championship in matches on NXT against Natalya and AJ Lee.

Kaitlyn as the WWE Divas Champion in February 2013

On March 25, Kaitlyn brawled backstage with her former tag partner AJ Lee and faced her in a match, losing via countout. Later that week, Kaitlyn got revenge on AJ in a mixed tag team match, also involving Daniel Bryan and Dolph Ziggler. AJ then became the number one contender to her Divas title. Meanwhile, Kaitlyn began a storyline where she received gifts from a secret admirer. On June 10, after setting Big E Langston to pose as the admirer, AJ revealed it to be a mind game, berated Kaitlyn and left her in tears. Six days later at Payback, Kaitlyn was defeated by AJ, ending her reign at 153 days. The feud between the two continued with them attempting to distract each other to gain leverage. On the July 12 episode of SmackDown, Kaitlyn participated in the first-ever public Divas Championship match contract signing along with AJ, which ended in a brawl between the two. Two days later at Money in the Bank, Kaitlyn lost their rematch.

Final feuds and retirement (2013–2014)

Kaitlyn faced AJ in a non-title match on July 29, where Kaitlyn emerged victorious. This led to Kaitlyn receiving another championship opportunity against AJ in her hometown on the August 2 episode of SmackDown, but she was defeated after the villainous Layla betrayed her. On the August 5 episode of Raw, Kaitlyn lost a match against Layla after being distracted by AJ. Later that night, she attacked AJ during a match between Ziggler and Langston, accidentally costing Ziggler the match. At SummerSlam on August 18, Kaitlyn and Ziggler defeated AJ and Langston in a mixed tag team match, ending their feud.

At Survivor Series, Kaitlyn participated in a seven-on-seven traditional elimination tag team match as her team took on the cast of Total Divas. Kaitlyn managed two eliminations before she was eliminated, with her team ultimately losing the match. On January 8, 2014, Kaitlyn decided to terminate her contract with WWE. Her final match aired that night on Main Event, where she lost to AJ Lee. In her final address, she stated that she will return to the fitness industry.

On July 17, 2014, Kaitlyn stated that she considered herself retired from WWE and planned to walk away from the wrestling business to focus on her marriage and clothing line.

Independent circuit (2018–present)

On December 22, 2017, Coastal Championship Wrestling announced that Bonin was to come out of retirement and make her in-ring return on February 10, 2018. At the event, titled Breaking Chains, Bonin competed under her real name and defeated Rachael Ellering in singles action.

On October 27, 2019, Bonin defeated Black Widow and Katie Forbes to become the inaugural Slamforce Africa Women's Champion.

Return to WWE (2018–2019)

On July 11, 2018, WWE announced that Kaitlyn would make her return to the company for the first time in four and a half years as one of the participants to compete in the 2018 Mae Young Classic tournament. On August 8, in her first match back, Kaitlyn defeated Kavita Devi in the first round match, but she was eliminated in the second round by Mia Yim on August 9.

On July 22, 2019, Kaitlyn appeared during a backstage segment at the Raw Reunion show alongside Torrie Wilson, Alicia Fox and Santino Marella.

Other media

Bonin occasiondbodynews.com, contributing with interviews, photo ops and blogs. Bonin appeared on the cover of the April 2016 edition of Iron Man magazine.

Bonin appeared in WWE 2K14 as a playable character.

Business ventures

On June 25, 2014, Bonin launched a fitness clothing company named Celestial Bodiez. She is also a spokesperson for Blackstone Labs and Prime Nutrition, which her former husband owns.

In June 2015, Bonin and her then-husband opened a smoothie bar inside the Busy Body Fitness Center in Boca Raton, Florida.

Personal life

Bonin married bodybuilder PJ Braun on June 20, 2014. On February 27, 2017, she announced that she was splitting from her husband. The divorce was finalized on September 26, 2017. In December 2022, she married entrepreneur, Grant Dziak. They divorced in 2024. Her wrestling idol is Goldberg. She is of Mexican descent through her mother, who hails from Mexico.

Championships and accomplishments

Body fitness

Professional wrestling

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