M. J. Jenkins

M. J. Jenkins
M.J. Jenkins in 2024
Birth nameMonique Jacqueline Williams-Jenkins
BornJuly 24, 1991
Brooklyn, New York
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Monique Jenkins
MJ Jenkins
Billed height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Billed fromBrooklyn, New York
Trained byJohnny Rodz
D-Von Dudley
DebutOctober 18, 2015

Monique Jacqueline Williams-Jenkins (born July 24, 1991) is an American professional wrestler known by her ring name M. J. Jenkins She was previously signed to NWA.[1] Jenkins has made appearances for AEW, Major League Wrestling, Women's Wrestling Revolution, TNA, WWE NXT.[2][3] She now wrestles for Boca Raton Championship Wrestling.[4][5]

Early life

Jenkins was born and raised up in Brooklyn, New York.[1]

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2015–present)

Jenkins wrestled her first match on October 18, 2015, at EVOLVE 50 against Des DeMonae. After debuting in East Coast Pro Wrestling, she began a feud with rookie wrestler Allie Recks, including a match she lost to Recks by disqualification on November 6, 2015, after striking Recks with a right hand. On November 20, 2015, at ECPW Adrenaline, Jenkins lost to Allie Recks again by disqualification after knocking out Recks once more with a loaded right hand. On November 21, 2015, Jenkins appeared in Legendary Action Wrestling where she defeated Willow Nightingale. On April 10, 2016, Jenkins wrestled for Women's Wrestling Revolution at WWR Project XX in a dark match won by Dominique Fabiano. She wrestled at AIW Girls Night Out 17 on April 30, 2016, in a match won by Solo Darling. On July 13, 2016, at CZW Dojo Wars 83, Jenkins teamed with Allie Recks to challenge the WSU Tag Team Champions held by Eddy McQueen and Rick Cataldo in an unsuccessful title match. On August 6, 2016, at AIW Girls Night Out 18, Jenkins was defeated by Vanity in a singles match. At CZW Dojo Wars 88 on August 17, Jenkins teamed with Rick Cataldo in a tag match won by Joe Keys & Rob Locke.[6]

Jenkins debuted at NWA/BRCW Boca vs The World event of Boca Raton Championship Wrestling and was defeated along with Ruthie Jay by Kenzie Paige and Kylie Paige in a tag team match.[7]

Impact Wrestling (2017)

Jenkins made her debut in 2017 at TNA One Night Only where she was defeated by Rosemary.[8] At AIW Girls Night Out 19 on March 11, Jenkins defeated Solo Darling in a singles match. It was reported on November 1, 2017, that Jenkins was released by Impact Wrestling.[9]

World Wrestling Entertainment (2018–2020)

Mae Young Classic (2018)

On February 8, 2018, Jenkins took part in an invitation-only tryout at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. On July 17, it was announced that Jenkins had signed a contract.[6] She debuted during the August 8 tapings of the 2018 Mae Young Classic, where she was eliminated in the first round by Rhea Ripley.[10] During the August 9 tapings of the Mae Young Classic, Jenkins teamed with Jessie Elaban & Xia Brookside in defeating Allysin Kay, Reina Gonzalez & Vanessa Kraven in a six-woman match.[11][12]

NXT (2018–2020)

Jenkins debuted on NXT during August 24 house show where she teamed with Jessie Elaban in a tag match and lost to Bianca BelAir & Lacey Evans.[13] She teamed with Jessie Elaban during the September 6 house show, where they defeated Kavita Devi & Reina Gonzalez. During the September 28 house show competed in a No. 1 Contendership Battle Royal for the United Kingdom Women's Championship. She finished her debut year with a match during the December 15 house show defeating Aliyah.[14] Jenkins was released from WWE later in 2020.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016 WWR Project XX Self [6]
2016 New Girls in Town Self
2016 BCP Battle by the 6 Self
2017 TNA One Night Only Self
2017 Impact Xplosion Self
2017 WWR Brick House Self
2017 High Heels Self
2017 BCP The Bounty in the King's County Self
2018 WWE: Mae Young Classic Women Tournament Self
2018 WWE Smackdown Self
2020 WWE NXT Self
2020 AEW Dynamite Self [3]

References

  1. ^ a b "MJ Jenkins". WWE. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "Santana Garrett vs. debuting MJ Jenkins at Zero Hour". MLW |. January 1, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Wilkinson, Nick (July 16, 2020). "MJ Jenkins makes AEW debut at Fight for the Fallen". Diva Dirt. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  4. ^ Ali, Sajjad (April 7, 2024). "Wrestling Comes Alive at BRCW's Summer Smash Event". Pashto News and Current Affairs Channel | Khyber News. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. ^ Jay, Ella (August 26, 2023). "NWA 75 Will Be The Anointment Of MJ Jenkins". Wrestlezone. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "M. J. Jenkins: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)". www.profightdb.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "NWA x BRCW Results: Boca Versus The World – Boca Raton, FL (7/19)". www.wrestling-news.net. July 21, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  8. ^ Andy. "Impact One Night Only: Victory Road - Knockouts Knockdown | Match Card & Results | TNA PPV". The SmackDown Hotel. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Hoegler, Alex (November 2, 2017). "Two More Stars Leave Impact Wrestling". TheSportster. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "Rhea Ripley def. MJ Jenkins in a First-Round Match". WWE. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  11. ^ "Chilean champion, new signee among newly confirmed Mae Young Classic competitors". WWE. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  12. ^ Pollock, John (August 3, 2018). "The full list of 32 participants for the WWE's Mae Young Classic". POST Wrestling | WWE AEW NXT NJPW Podcasts, News, Reviews. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  13. ^ Staff (July 17, 2018). "MJ Jenkins Signs With WWE". SEScoops | WWE News, Wrestling Analysis, Event Coverage, Results & Interviews. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  14. ^ "MJ Jenkins | Online World of Wrestling". Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  15. ^ "Recently Released NXT Star MJ Jenkins Would Love An Opportunity With AEW | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  16. ^ "Women's Wrestling Wrap-Up: Giulia Enters Multiverse, Raquel Rodriguez Wants Payback, MJ Jenkins Interview". Yahoo Entertainment. August 24, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  17. ^ Andy. "MJ Jenkins: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks | Pro Wrestlers Database". The SmackDown Hotel. Retrieved April 28, 2024.