Pro Wrestling Star Scarlett Bordeaux Highlights Rising MLW Women's Division

Bordeaux praises the talent and growth of the Major League Wrestling women's roster.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:56pm

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Major League Wrestling (MLW) has seen a significant expansion of its women's division over the past year, with top stars like Shoko Nakajima, Scarlett Bordeaux, Shotzi Blackheart, Priscilla Kelly, and the newly signed Lady Frost joining the roster. Bordeaux, who is in her second run with MLW, described the group as 'very, very talented' and highlighted the in-ring abilities and potential of her fellow wrestlers.

Why it matters

The growth of the MLW women's division reflects the increasing prominence and popularity of women's wrestling across the industry. As one of the top independent promotions, MLW's investment in its female talent signals a broader trend towards greater gender equity and representation in professional wrestling.

The details

Shoko Nakajima currently holds the MLW women's world featherweight championship, but Bordeaux, Blackheart, Kelly, and the newly signed Lady Frost are all expected to challenge for the title in the near future. Bordeaux, who returned to MLW with her husband Killer Kross, said she's been 'having more fun than ever' in wrestling since rejoining the company and praised the depth of talent on the roster.

  • Bordeaux returned to MLW five months ago.
  • Lady Frost recently signed with MLW after her contract with AEW expired.

The players

Scarlett Bordeaux

A pro wrestler currently in her second run with Major League Wrestling (MLW).

Shoko Nakajima

The current MLW women's world featherweight champion.

Shotzi Blackheart

A pro wrestler who is part of the growing MLW women's division.

Priscilla Kelly

A pro wrestler who is part of the growing MLW women's division and a close friend of Bordeaux.

Lady Frost

A pro wrestler who recently signed with MLW after her contract with AEW expired.

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What they’re saying

“Well, I will say it's some of my best friends in there, which is probably another reason I want to be there. Priscilla, Shotzi, Isla Dawn, those are my girls. We'll all beat the absolute crap out of each other when we need to, but love them to death. They're very, very talented.”

— Scarlett Bordeaux, Pro Wrestler

“She's an incredible gymnast, incredible athlete. I actually haven't gotten to wrestle her yet, but I've seen her on shows, and we have a lot of mutual friends, love her to death.”

— Scarlett Bordeaux, Pro Wrestler

“I feel like I'm getting to do everything right now. I get to manage, I get to wrestle, I'm not boxed into just one role, which I'm super grateful for. Managers are very valuable as you can see with Paul Heyman, but it's nice to be able to do everything and show you could do everything. So, MLW is allowing me to do that and the shows have just been killing it. They've been selling out all over the country, and I'm going to be wrestling Sunday against a very tough chick. I don't want to say who it's going to be yet. I'm very, very excited.”

— Scarlett Bordeaux, Pro Wrestler

What’s next

MLW will host CMLL Fantastica Mania USA and tape an episode of 'MLW Fusion' in Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday night, where Bordeaux is slated to appear.

The takeaway

The growth and talent of the MLW women's division reflects the broader trend towards greater gender equity and representation in professional wrestling. As one of the top independent promotions, MLW's investment in its female talent signals a positive shift in the industry.