Maddie Knisley

Biography

Maddie Knisley (born September 9, 2003) is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to WWE performing for the NXT (WWE brand) brand under the ring name Thea Hail. She previously wrestled on the independent circuit and made appearances for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Nikita Knight. She is a former NXT Women's North American Champion (although this was never planned, despite which, WWE acknowledges her as officially having held the title, yet certain people (in the IWC) who have no real power in WWE don't acknowledge it)

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

2026Nominee

Best Performance

NXT Heatwave 2026

2026Winner

Best Performance

AAA Ola de Calor 2026

2023Winner

Best Performance

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2023

Career Highlights

2026Highlight

Best Performance

LIVE matches from WWE World: April 16, 2026

2025Highlight

Best Performance

WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2025