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Ex-WWE Champion Makes Surprise Return To Former Promotion

By Lyle Kilbane • Published Oct 06, 2025 11:50 EDT
WWE logo over Gigi Dolin Cora Jade

A former WWE star has gone back to the future as they target a familiar name in another promotion.

Gigi Dolin was hired by WWE in early 2021 after a successful run in the independent wrestling scene as Priscilla Kelly. Dolin became a featured star in the women’s division later that year and was part of the very successful Toxic Attraction group with Mandy Rose and Jacy Jayne, even holding the NXT Women’s Tag Team Title with Jayne.

However, in May 2025, Gigi Dolin’s time in WWE came crashing to an end amid roster releases in the company. One day later, Dolin’s recent partner in NXT, Shotzi Blackheart, was also let go.

Priscilla Kelly Wants To Fight WWE Partner

Shotzi has since re-established herself on the independent scene with a heated feud against Matt Cardona, and she is also part of the MLW roster. At MLW Slaughterhouse, Priscilla Kelly made her shock return to the promotion for the first time since 2020 in a video where she set her sights on her former partner:

Yes, Don Gato, that’s right, let’s raise a glass to celebrate the comeback story of the year, the heartwarming redemption of Shotzi Blackheart.

MLW really rolled out the red carpet for Shotzi, gave her the brightest spotlight, handpicked opponents from all around the world. Even her very own show. But, that’s just what Shotzi does. She shows up and expects everyone to treat her like royalty. Doesn’t care who she takes from in the process.

She’s a broad parasite. Everything that was given to her was meant for Priscilla Kelly. I was here when the foundation that MLW was built on was poured, but I am not the Priscilla Kelly you knew. I am undeniably the most dangerous, the most vile, unnerving person in this business.

I have been through hell and back, and I am coming home to burn the whole house down to ashes, and Shotzi will be my first act of arson. Don Gato should have invited Hell’s Favorite Harlot to assume her rightful at Lucha de los Muertos. Now, in Charleston on November 20, Shotzi’s blood will be on your hands.