Courtney Florence Stewart (born 2 February 1994) is a Scottish

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currently signed to

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, performs on the

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under the ringname Isla Dawn.

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2013–2016)

On 17 October 2014, Stewart made her Tidal Championship Wrestling debut, defeating Ruby Summers at their ''Dark Waters'' event. On 3 March 2016, at Reckless Intent's ''Under Pressure'' event, Stewart defeated

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in the first women's match for the promotion. On 20 March, Stewart competed in Pro-Wrestling: EVE's first all-female professional wrestling show in London titled "Let's Make History!", losing to April Davids by submission.

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2016)

Stewart made her debut for

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when she was announced as one of the twelve names competing in the 2016 5★Star Grand Prix tournament. From 21 August to 9 September, she competed in the "Red Stars" block, garnering two wins and four losses, and ending with a total of four points.

WWE

Mae Young Classic (2017–2018)

On 6 November 2017 episode of '' Raw'', Dawn wrestled under the name Stacy Coates, losing to

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in a squash. Dawn competed in the 2018

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tournament. She was eliminated in the first round after losing to

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on 8 August 2018.

NXT UK (2018–2022)

On 18 June 2018, during day one of the United Kingdom Championship Tournament, Dawn made her debut on

in a

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to determine the number one contender for the

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, when

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defeated her and

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. On 25 August (which aired on tape delay on 21 November), she competed in the first round of the

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Tournament, losing to Storm. On 31 October episode of ''

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'', Dawn picked up her first televised win by defeating

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. On 19 December episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn fought

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for the NXT UK Women's Championship in a losing effort. On 19 June 2019 episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn competed in a

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to determine the number one contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship, which was won by

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. On 30 April 2020 (which was taped on 15 June 2019), Dawn fought

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for the NXT Women's Championship, but failed to capture the title. On 11 February 2021 episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn fought against the debuting

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, where Dawn was defeated. In March, vignettes started airing of Dawn conducting occult readings through a ouija board and tarot cards. On 25 March episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn returned and defeated Aleah James. On 1 April episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn attacked the returning Emilia McKenzie, turning Dawn heel in the process. The following week, she teamed with NXT UK Women's Champion Ray and faced Satomura and McKenzie at ''NXT UK: Prelude'', but they were defeated. On 15 April episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn defeated McKenzie. On 13 May episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn competed in a

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to determine the number one contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship, which was won by Satomura. The following months saw Dawn take items from various wrestlers in the women's division for a ritual. On 24 February 2022 episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn interrupted NXT UK Women's Champion Meiko Satomura's celebration and wanted a shot at her title, then she attacked Satomura and stole her flowers. She received her title match on 24 March episode of ''NXT UK'', but she lost. After the match, Dawn stole the title belt. On 14 April episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn returned the belt to Satomura but demanded another match under her own 'chaotic' rules, then she spat black mist into Satomura's face. On 5 May episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn got her rematch against Satomura in a World of Darkness match, but failed to win the title again. On 23 June episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn returned and defeated Myla Grace. On 21 July episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn defeated NXT 2.0's

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. On 4 August episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn fought Blair Davenport to determine the number one contender for the NXT UK Women's Championship, ending in a no contest. On the final episode of ''NXT UK'', Dawn competed in a

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to determine the number one contender to the NXT UK Women's Championship, which was won by Davenport.

NXT (2022–present)

On 15 November episode of ''

'', Dawn made her first appearance on the American brand by interfering in the Last Woman Standing match for the

, spitting black mist into Alba Fyre's face, then pushing her off a ladder into the announce table, allowing

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to retain her title. She made her in-ring debut on 6 December episode of ''NXT'' by defeating Thea Hail. After the match, Dawn was attacked by Fyre and sprayed poison mist into a referee's face that was intended for her. Four days later, at

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, the two had a match where Dawn was victorious. On 3 January 2023 episode of ''NXT'', Dawn fought Fyre in an Extreme Resolution match, which she lost. On the 13 January episode of '' NXT Level Up'', Dawn defeated Jakara Jackson.

Championships and accomplishments

* ''

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'' ** Ranked No. 96 of the top 100 female wrestlers in the ''

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'' in 2019

References

External links

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