Bea Priestley
British professional wrestler
Beatrice St. Claire Priestley (born 22 March 1996) is an English-New Zealander professional wrestler. She is currently signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she performs under her real name (stylized as Bea Priestley) and is a member of H.A.T.E.. She previously performed in WWE under the ring name Blair Davenport. Priestley is also known for her appearances in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), World of Sport Wrestling, Defiant Wrestling, and Progress Wrestling.
Professional wrestling career
Early career (2012-2016)
Born in Harrogate, England, Priestley moved to Wellington, New Zealand, at the age of 10. Priestley began training at New Zealand Wide Pro Wrestling's developmental facility under Travis Banks, and debuted for the company as Amy St. Clere when she was 16 years old. After four years, during which she also wrestled for Impact Pro Wrestling as Beatrice Priestley and the Hughes Academy as Tami-Leigh, Priestley returned to England to further her career, training in Progress Wrestling's developmental program 'The Projo'.
Progress Wrestling (2016–2019)
Priestley made her debut for Progress Wrestling on 13 March 2016, being defeated by Elizabeth.
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