Peyton Prussin (born June 15, 2001) is an American

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signed to

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, where she performs under the

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Kendal Grey on the NXT

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Early life

Prussin was born in

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and attended

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before graduating from Life University with a

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in Biology degree. At a young age, she played many sports such as

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, and

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before ultimately settling on

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which she pursued in high school and college. Prussin became the first female to qualify for boy's 4A state in Nevada during her sophomore year as well as a 10 time High School All-American, 2018 Fargo Runner-Up, 2018 Folkstyle Runner-Up, and 2018 Cadet World Team Trial Runner-Up. She also placed third at the 2018 Yoshida Saori Cup in Japan, became a 2019 Folkstyle National Champion, 2018 USA High School Wrestler of the Year Finalist, and a 2018 USA National Team member.

Professional wrestling career

WWE (2023–present)

On January 26, 2023, it was announced that Prussin had signed with

as part of their NIL (Next In Line) program. On the March 29, 2024 episode of '' NXT Level Up'', Prussin made her in-ring debut under the ring name Kendal Grey teaming with Carlee Bright in a losing effort to Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend of The Meta-Four. On the June 14 episode of ''NXT Level Up'', Grey defeated Izzi Dame to earn her first singles win. On the June 18 episode of ''NXT'', Grey managed Bright in her match against Fallon Henley where she was attacked at ringside by Wendy Choo. On the July 23 episode of ''NXT'', Myles Borne of No Quarter Catch Crew tried to interfere on Wren Sinclair's behalf against Carlee Bright which led to Grey confronting Borne and suplexing him on the outside. At ''NXT'': The Great American Bash Week One, Grey made her televised in-ring debut against Jaida Parker where she was defeated after a distraction by Borne who Grey once again suplexed on the outside. On the August 20 edition of ''NXT'', Grey took part in a six-woman gauntlet match to determine the number one contender for Roxanne Perez's

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at No Mercy, where she eliminated Brinley Reece but was then eliminated by Jaida Parker, who went on to win the match. On the March 5, 2025 episode of '' Evolve'', Grey and Bright defeated Kali Armstrong and Dani Palmer in a tag team match in Evolve's first match after its revival in WWE. On the May 28 episode of ''Evolve'', Grey participated in the fatal four-way elimination match to crown the inaugural Evolve Women's Champion, where she was the second woman to be eliminated .

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Grey, Kendal 2001 births Living people American female professional wrestlers 21st-century female professional wrestlers 21st-century American professional wrestlers 21st-century American sportswomen