Dani Luna

Dani Luna
Birth nameChloe Smith
Born (1999-03-02) 2 March 1999 (age 25)
Croydon, England
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)ChloChlo
Chloe Smith
Dani Luna[1][2]
Billed height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[3][2]
Billed weight139 lb (63 kg)[3]
Billed fromCroydon[1]
Trained byJustin Sysum
Luke Savory
Mike Hitchman
Debut3 December 2016

Chloe Smith (born 2 March 1999), known under the ring name Dani Luna, is an English professional wrestler who is signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and is a two-time and reigning TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champion with Jody Threat. She also wrestles in her native England for Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro), where she is a former one-time Undisputed British Women's Champion.[citation needed]

From 2019 to 2022, she was signed to WWE where she performed on the NXT UK brand.[citation needed]

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (2016–2020, 2017)

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Smith made her wrestling debut on 3 December 2016, under her real name, and wrestled in the English promotion Evolution, where she was defeated by Lana Austin. Two months later, she reappeared in Evolution, losing a 2 on 1 handicap match to Mya Mae and Sierra Loxton. In 2017, she made her debut for British Empire Wrestling. After a few losses, she decided to appear in various other promotions such as Preston City Wrestling, Dragon Pro Wrestling, International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom and Pro Wrestling Chaos. During this time she was able to win three titles.[4]

Luna returned to the independent circuit after her WWE NXT UK release, working for Progress Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Chaos, Fife Pro Wrestling Asylum, One Pro Wrestling and numerous others.[5]

WWE (2019–2022)

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Luna made her WWE debut on the 3 July 2019 episode of NXT UK, teaming with Mercedez Blaze in a 2 on 1 handicap loss to Jazzy Gabert. She appeared again on the 31 July episode, where she lost to Rhea Ripley. On the 25 September episode of NXT UK, Luna lost to Nina Samuels for a third time.

On 31 January 2020, Luna signed a contract with WWE. On the 6 February episode of NXT UK, she lost to Piper Niven. On the 12 March episode of NXT UK, she defeated Amale by disqualification when she was attacked by NXT UK Women's Champion Kay Lee Ray. On the 19 March episode of NXT UK, she challenged Ray for the NXT UK Women's Championship but lost the match. In 2021, Luna formed a group with Flash Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews called Subculture. On 18 August 2022, it was announced that Luna had been released from her WWE contract.[6]

Revolution Pro Wrestling (2022–present)

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On 17 December at RevPro Uprising, Luna won the Southside Women's Championship after defeating Kanji.[7][8] She lost the title to Skye Smitson on 26 March 2023, at Revolution Rumble.[9][10] On 16 December, at Uprising 2023, Luna won the Undisputed British Women's Championship, defeating Alex Windsor.[11] On 24 August 2024 at RevPro 12th Anniversary Show, Luna lost the Undisputed British Women's Championship to Mina Shirakawa, ending her reign at 252 days.[12]

Impact Wrestling / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2023–present)

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On the 12 May 2023 episode of Impact!, it was announced that Webster and Andrews (accompanied by Luna) will challenge the Impact World Tag Team Champions ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) at Under Siege marking Luna's first Impact Wrestling appearance.[13] On 1 June, Luna had her first match in Impact, where she lost to Jody Threat.[14]

On 21 December 2023, it was announced by the newly-renamed TNA Wrestling that Luna had signed with the promotion.[15]

On 8 March at Sacrifice, Luna and Jody Threat defeated MK Ultra (Killer Kelly and Masha Slamovich) to become the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship.[16] On 3 May at Under Siege, they lost the titles against Slamovich and Alisha Edwards, but regained them at Victory Road.[17][18]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Dani Luna". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Dani Luna". WWE. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Dani Luna". CageMatch.
  4. ^ "Dani Luna-Titles". CageMatch.
  5. ^ https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=18539&page=20
  6. ^ Powell, Jason (18 August 2022). "WWE conducting NXT UK talent cuts". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  7. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (17 December 2022). "RevPro Uprising Results (12/17): Great-O-Khan Wins Undisputed British Heavyweight Title". Fightful. Archived from the original on 18 December 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  8. ^ Lee, Joseph (17 December 2022). "RevPro Uprising Results: Great-O-Khan Is The Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion". Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  9. ^ Tessier, Colin (26 March 2023). "RevPro Revolution Rumble Results (3/26): Michael Oku Competes, Lio Rush Makes Surprise Appearance". Fightful. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023.
  10. ^ Brennan, Corey (27 March 2023). "LIVE EVENT RESULTS & RECAPS RevPro Revolution Rumble Results (3/26/23)". bodyslam.net. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  11. ^ Homegrown, Todd (16 December 2023). "RevPro Uprising 2023 Results – 12/16/23". bodyslam.net. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  12. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (24 August 2024). "RevPro 12 Year Anniversary Show". cagematch.net. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  13. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (12 May 2023). "SUBCULTURE Bursts Onto the Scene for a Golden Opportunity at Under Siege". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  14. ^ Moore, John (2 June 2023). "Impact Wrestling TV results (6/1): Moore's review of Bully Ray's show opening segment post Under Siege, Sami Callihan and Jake Crist vs. Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus, Dani Luna vs. Jody Threat, Trinity vs. Savannah Evans, Eddie Edwards vs. Yuya Uemura". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  15. ^ @IMPACTUK (21 December 2023). "#ICYMI UK BREAKING: One of our very own - @DaniLuna_Pro signs with TNA Wrestling!" – via Twitter.
  16. ^ Carrier, Steve (8 March 2024). "TNA SACRIFICE RESULTS COVERAGE, REACTIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 8, 2024". Ringside News. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  17. ^ Vetter, Chris (3 May 2024). "TNA Under Siege results (5/3): Vetter's review of The System vs. Matt Hardy, Mike Bailey, and Trent Seven, Mustafa Ali vs. Ace Austin for the X Division Title, Kushida vs. Jonathan Gresham". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  18. ^ TNA Wrestling Staff (13 September 2024). "TNA Victory Road 2024 Results". TNA Wrestling. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  19. ^ "All Wales Championship2 « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". Cagematch.net. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  20. ^ "RevPro Uprising 2022 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". Cagematch.net. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
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