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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 = 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"/> | |||
| | 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> | |||
| |height = {{height|ft=5|in=6}}<ref name="WWE"/> | |||
| | 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|135|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
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| 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"/> | |||
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| height = 5 ft 6 in<ref name="WWE"/> | ||
| | weight = 145 lb | |||
| |trainer = ]<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
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| 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 | |||
| *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. | |||
| '''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 works for ] on its ] ] under the ] '''Kaitlyn'''.<ref name="OWOW"/> | |||
| 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. | |||
| Bonin started her career as a ]. 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">{{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> 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> | |||
| == Body fitness career == | |||
| 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> In September 2010, she competed in the all-female ] of '']'' where she made her mark by feuding with her Pro ], and went on to win the competition in November 2010, thus becoming the only female in history to have won ''NXT''.<ref name="WWE"/><ref name="NXTwin"/> Prior to her debut to the main roster in December 2010, she formed a tag team with ] known as ] in May 2011.<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> After the split of the team in May 2012, she started to become known as "The Hybrid Diva of the WWE" (combination of beauty and power), also a reflection of her two toned trademark hair.<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> | |||
| 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 == | ||
| Bonin made her body fitness debut in 2006, at the age of 19. 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"/> | |||
| == World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE == | === World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2010-2014) === | ||
| ==== Florida Championship Wrestling (2010) ==== | |||
| === Developmental territories (2010–2012) === | |||
| 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 diva 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 diva 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 next 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 episode in singles competition against ] in a losing effort, and also 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'', Kaitlyn teamed up with Caylee Turner in a losing effort to Tamina Snuka 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'', Kaitlyn would team with ] in a diva 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> | |||
| ]'' event]] | |||
| === NXT and feud with Vickie Guerrero (2010) === | |||
| ]'' Season 3 Winner]] | |||
| On September 7, it was announced that Celeste Bonin would join ] of '']'', under the name Kaitlyn, with ] as her storyline 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 Guerrero's original rookie, Aloisia, whom Guerrero 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 episode of ''NXT'', Kaitlyn made her in-ring debut, when she teamed up with Guerrero'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 Dolph Ziggler with Vickie Guerrero for Ziggler's ] match, until Guerrero ordered her to leave ringside. On the September 21 episode of ''NXT'', Kaitlyn and ] (] and ]) lost to ], ], and ] in a ] after Naomi pinned Kaitlyn, and ended the show after LayCool attacked her while Guerrero 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 episode of '']'', Kaitlyn and Vickie Guerrero accompanied Dolph Ziggler to the ring for his match until Guerrero 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 episode of ''NXT'', Kaitlyn won a wheelbarrow race and lost a "Diss the Diva" challenge, which lead to Vickie Guerrero entering the ring and insulting her until Kaitlyn challenges Guerrero to a match and 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> | |||
| 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> | |||
| === SmackDown and NXT appearances (2010–2012) === | |||
| {{See also|The Chickbusters}} | |||
| ] 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 formed a tag team known as ] 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"/> AJ and Kaitlyn lost a rematch to Fox and Tamina 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> Her first victory came on the June 10 episode of ''SmackDown'', when she pinned Tamina in a singles match, a feat she repeated on the July 8 episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/11/18270206.html|title=Smackdown: Factions renewed and rejected|date=June 11, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/07/08/18396476.html|title=SmackDown: Orton, Christian and Sheamus continue their three-man weave|date=July 8, 2011|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|accessdate=December 12, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> AJ, Kaitlyn, and Natalya continued to feud with Fox and Tamina, who were soon joined by ].<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 had her first #1 contender's match for the ] on the August 1 episode of '']'', which was ultimately won by ].<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'' 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> | |||
| ] at an '']'' event in April 2012.]] | |||
| On the February 8, 2012 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn lost in singles competition to Maxine, whom she has been feuding with since befriending ].<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 Derrick Bateman, on the February 29 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn would kiss Bateman in an "intervention" segment also including Alicia Fox and ] before defeating 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 Derrick Bateman defeated ] and Maxine, Bateman would then 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 Derrick Bateman were backstage with Tamina talking about her and Bateman's new found relationship, and later encountered Maxine and Johnny Curtis, who accused them of being involved with ]'s 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 Derrick 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 Derrick Bateman discovered Matt 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> Kaitlyn made her televised return on the April 23 episode of ''Raw'', appearing as a ] in a Divas Championship match involving Beth Phoenix and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/11/21/18996341.html|title=No swerves but plenty of Rock and Punk at Survivor Series|date=November 21, 2011|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|accessdate=December 21, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the April 25 episode of ''NXT Redemption'', Kaitlyn was backstage with Tyson Kidd and ], until Natalya accused Kaitlyn of flirting with Kidd, and later competed in a tag team match with Tamina Snuka defeating Natalya and 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> | |||
| 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> | |||
| When Kaityn 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> On the May 4 episode of ''SmackDown'', Kaitlyn again attempted to comfort AJ, but was again assaulted by AJ.<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, and was afterwards visited by ], who stated he is 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 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> | |||
| ==== Divas Champion (2012–2013) ==== | |||
| Kaitlyn then reentered into 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 Snuka 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> | |||
| 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]] | |||
| === The Hybrid Diva and feud with Eve Torres (2012–present) === | |||
| 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 the June 25 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn made her televised return competing in the '''"Diva Beach Battle Bast"'' battle royal, which was ultimately won by her former friend ]. 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> | |||
| 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> | |||
| 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 and the winner will 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|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results - 8/13/12|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=August 13, 2012}}</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 Divas 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.<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 has a torn ], and will 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> | |||
| 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> | |||
| 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|last=Stephens|first=David|title=Raw Results - 9/24/12|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=September 24, 2012}}</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>{{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 ], who was e-mailed by Eve to attack Kaitlyn at the Night of Champions pay-per-view, 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 diva 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 diva tag team match against Eve and Aksana in a winning effort after Kaitlyn pinned Eve.<ref name="Stephens">{{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 #1 contender for the divas title 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 6 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 the Survivor Series pay-per-view, 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="ReferenceB">{{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> | |||
| ] in February 2013]] | |||
| At the ] pay-per-view, Kaitlyn competed in a #1 contender "Santa's Little Helpers" diva battle royal to face Eve for the championship, but was unsuccessful in winning the match due to Eve interfering.<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 December 17 episode of the ''Raw Slammy Awards'', 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; Ric Flair returns|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67322.shtml|work=|accessdate=December 18, 2012}}</ref><!-- DO NOT ADD WEEK BY WEEK EVENTS, RUMORS OR SPECULATIONS. THIS INCLUDES ANNOUNCED MATCHES THAT HAVE NOT YET OCCURRED. WIKIPEDIA IS NOT A NEWS SITE BUT AN ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA. Please see the articles "Misplaced Pages:What Misplaced Pages is not" and "Misplaced Pages:Guide to writing better articles" for more information. --> | |||
| 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 Torres 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 December 24 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn competed in a 8 diva "Santa's Little Helpers" tag team match alongside Layla, Natalya, and Alicia Fox in a winning effort against Eve Torres, Aksana, Tamina Snuka, and Rosa Mendes after Kaitlyn pinned Torres.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/24: Christmas Eve episode features Cena vs. Del Rio cartoon brawl, Santa injury angle with "Owen Hart tone" throughout|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67464.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=December 24, 2012}}</ref> On the December 31 "New Years Eve" episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn attacked Eve Torres after she put the title on the line against ] ] and forfeiting the title match claiming she defeated Young.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/31: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of New Year's Eve episode - Champion's Choice Night ends with Cena dressing down Ziggler|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67506.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=December 31, 2012}}</ref> On the January 7 episode of ''Raw'', Kaitlyn would receive another title match against Eve Torres, 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> | |||
| == Other media == | |||
| Kaitlyn has been in multiple '']'' articles such as the "Biggest Winner!" from being the only woman in history to win the third season of '']'', "Between the Ropes" of the months highest and lowest splats, "Breakout Star to Watch", "Is Your Girl a Psycho?", "Bear All!" Q&A and "Best New Tag Team!" along with ] about their alliance together as ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kaitlyn Images|url=http://kaitlyn-support.net/gallery/index.php?cat=30|work=Kaitlyn-Online|accessdate=August 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kaitlyn Images|url=http://kaitlyn-support.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=123&pid=7870#top_display_media|work=Kaitlyn-Online|accessdate= February 2011}}</ref> | |||
| ==== Final feuds and retirement (2013–2014) ==== | |||
| Kaitlyn also helps to promote (Female Sports, Health and Fitness) by contributing with interviews, photo ops, etc. In January 2012, Kaitlyn wrote a blog for fans about some of the uses that setting goals for yourself can give; such as weight loss, new workout regimen's, saving money, or to stay sober.<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> | |||
| 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> | |||
| Kaitlyn makes frequent appearances on ]'s ] ] "WWE Inbox" and "Santino's Foreign Exchange."<ref>{{cite web|last=FanNation|first=WWE|title=Enter the Cobra! - "Santino Foreign Exchange" - Episode 22|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMvHJVvav5E&list=PL640B6D1A4833ED12&index=6&feature=plpp_video|work=Youtube|accessdate=June 30, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=FanNation|first=WWE|title=Superstars' favorite films - "WWE Inbox" - Episode 27|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7_tXVFke_4&list=PLFB77D6F14FE0A3F1&index=1&feature=plpp_video|work=Youtube|accessdate=August 1, 2012}}</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> | |||
| 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> | |||
| === Independent circuit (2018–present) === | |||
| In December 2012, Kaitlyn appeared in her first commercial promoting ]s alongside ] and ] to help deploy more than one million Slim Jims to the ] troops serving overseas.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE and Slim Jim Are Bringing Joy to the Brave Men and Women Serving Overseas|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-and-slim-jim-are-bringing-joy-to-the-brave-men-and-women-serving-overseas-26077401|work=WWE|accessdate=December 17, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| 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 | |||
| |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 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> | |||
| == Personal life == | |||
| Bonin is best friends with fellow professional wrestler ].<ref name="WWE"/> In early May, Bonin was asked a series of questions by ], Webmiss of Celeste´s official fansite (), and she stated she loves the band the ], her favorite movie is '']'', she hates the ] television series '']'', and her favorite place to visit is ], describing it as, "The coolest city ever to exist."<ref>{{cite web|last=Marie|first=Lisa|title=5 Answers of Kaitlyn|url=http://kaitlyn-support.net/?p=1317#comment-1723|work=Kaitlyn-Support|accessdate=May 13, 2012}}</ref> On August 1, 2012, Bonin stated that her favorite movie of 2012 is ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Superstars' favorite films - "WWE Inbox" - Episode 27|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7_tXVFke_4|work=Youtube|publisher=WWEFanNation|accessdate=August 1, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| === Return to WWE (2018–2019) === | |||
| 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> | |||
| 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> | |||
| 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 == | |||
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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">{{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><ref name="ReferenceB">{{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> — 2012–present | |||
| **]<ref name="Stephens">{{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><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; uses 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 after 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 | |||
| **''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 name="ReferenceC">{{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="WWE NXT results: Dueling Divas"/> sometimes into a ]<ref name="Gerweck"/> | |||
| **]<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> | |||
| **]<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>{{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="pwtorch.com"/><ref name="ReferenceA"/> | |||
| **Mulitple ] variations | |||
| ***]<ref name="ReferenceC"/><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="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=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=Bishop|first=Matt|title=WWE NXT: McGillicutty coming for Kidd|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/05/pf-19597706.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=24 October 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> | |||
| **]<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> | |||
| 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 ]''' | |||
| **]<ref name="Marie"/><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="Marie">{{cite web|last=Marie|first=Lisa|title=watch wwe superstars 9/29/11 kaitlyn and aj vs the bella twins|url=http://kaitlyn-support.net/?p=916|work=Kaitlyn Support|accessdate=September 30, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results - 11/25/11|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1322303404|work=Wrestleview|accessdate=November 26, 2011}}</ref> | |||
| == 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> | |||
| 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 Thunder and Lighting Combination"<ref name="Marie"/><ref name="wwe.com"/> — with ] | |||
| 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> | |||
| **"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 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> | |||
| **'''"The Hybrid Diva of the WWE"'''<ref name="Bonin"/><ref name="Martin"/> | |||
| **'''"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> | |||
| *''']''' | |||
| **"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–present)<ref>{{cite web|last=Jana|first=Ashley|title=Ashely Jana|url=http://www.ashleyjana.com/|work=Ashely Jana|accessdate=October 29, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| == Championships and accomplishments == | == Championships and accomplishments == | ||
| *''']''' | |||
| **'']'' winner (])<ref name="WWE"/> | |||
| === Body fitness === | |||
| *''']''' | |||
| * ''']''' | |||
| **] (2010) {{small|vs. ] on ''NXT'' 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> | |||
| ** ]<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|access-date=December 14, 2011|work=HardFitness Magazine Online}}</ref> | |||
| === Professional wrestling === | |||
| * '''Defiant Pro Wrestling''' | |||
| ** 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> | |||
| * ''''']''''' | |||
| ** 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|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 | |
|---|---|
_Axxess.jpg) Kaitlyn in 2012 | |
| Birth name | Celeste 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) |
| Website | shinewithceleste |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) |
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| Billed height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Billed weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Billed from | Houston, Texas |
| Trained by | WWE Performance Center Pablo Marquez |
| Debut | September 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)
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).
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.
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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.
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
- Defiant Pro Wrestling
- DPW Women's Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 5 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2013
- Slamforce Africa
- SFA Women's Championship (1 time, current)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Worst Worked Match of the Year (2010) vs. Maxine on NXT on October 19
- Worst Worked Match of the Year (2013) 14-woman elimination tag team match at Survivor Series on November 24
- WWE
- WWE Divas Championship (1 time)
- Ranked No. 49 of the top 50 Greatest WWE Female Superstars of all time (2021)
- NXT winner (season 3)
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- Sportspeople from Galveston, Texas
- American professional wrestlers of Mexican descent
- American people of French descent
- 21st-century American women
- American actresses of Mexican descent
- 21st-century female professional wrestlers
- 21st-century American professional wrestlers
- WWE Divas Champions