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Danielle Paultre (born January 25, 1994), better known by the ring name Willow Nightingale, is an American professional wrestler. As of October 2022, she is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where she is a member of The Conglomeration stable. She is the current AEW Women's World Champion in her first reign. Danielle Paultre January 25, 1994 (age 32) North Valley Stream, New York, U.S. Eye Candy Willa Monet Willow Monet Willow Nightingale Billed height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Billed weight 183 lb (83 kg) Billed from Long Island, New York Trained by Bull James Mike Mondo Debut February 27, 2015On May 3, 2021, Nightingale made her All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut, competing on AEW Dark: Elevation against Thunder Rosa, to whom she lost.[10] On June 6, Nightingale made her Ring of Honor (ROH) debut on ROH's Women's Division Wednesday program, where she defeated Alex Gracia.[11] On August 4, Nightingale competed in the ROH Women's World Championship tournament to determine the inaugural champion, losing to Allysin Kay in the first round.[12] On December 3, Nightingale defeated Mandy Leon to become the number one contender for the ROH Women's World Championship.[13] On December 11, at Final Battle, Nightingale unsuccessfully challenged Rok-C for the Women's World Championship.[14] Following Final Battle, ROH went on hiatus. During this hiatus, AEW President and CEO Tony Khan purchased ROH. On April 1, 2022, at Supercard of Honor, Nightingale faced Mercedes Martinez for the interim ROH Women's World Championship but was defeated.[15] On April 8, on AEW Rampage, Nightingale participated in the Owen Hart Cup tournament, losing to Red Velvet during a qualifying round match.[16] On June 6 episode of Ring of Honor, Nightingale successfully defended the Strong Women's Championship against Rachael Ellering.[17] On June 17, at Road Rager, Nightingale challenged Jade Cargill in a match for the AEW TBS Championship, which Willow lost.[18] Nightingale challenged for the championship again at Battle of the Belts IV, losing once again.[19] On the October 21 episode of Rampage, it was announced that Nightingale had signed with AEW.[20] On June 2, 2023, Nightingale defended the Strong Women's Championship against Emi Sakura on All Elite Wrestling's television show AEW Rampage, marking the first time that title was defended outside of NJPW. On June 17 at the premiere episode of Collision, Nightingale teamed up with Skye Blue to defeat Ruby Soho and the AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm.[21] Nightingale competed in the 2023 Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament, winning over Nyla Rose and advancing to the finals by defeating Athena in the semifinal round.[22][23] On the July 15 episode of Collision, Nightingale defeated Ruby Soho to win the women's tournament. On July 16, it was announced that Willow will be facing Athena at Death Before Dishonor of year 2023 for the ROH Women's World Championship.[citation needed] This match main evented the Pay-per-view and during this match Willow was not successful as Athena retained.[24] On September 23, 2023, episode of Collision, Nightingale was injured and pulled from the match against Julia Hart. Kiera Hogan was Nightingale's replacement in the match against Hart until she was defeated by Hart. Hart attacked Hogan until Skye Blue came out to make the save, but Blue was misted by Hart, "blinding" her.[25] Nightingale made her debut for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) on March 29, 2024, at Homenaje a Dos Leyendas, where she teamed with La Catalina and Tessa Blanchard to defeat Lluvia, Stephanie Vaquer, and Zeuxis[63] On July 13 at Fantastica Mania 2024: USA, Nightingale defeated Lluvia and Viva Van to win the vacant CMLL World Women's Championship.[64] On September 13 at the CMLL 91st Anniversary Show, Nightingale lost the title to ZeuxisAEW Women's World Championship (1 time, current) AEW TBS Championship (2 times)[26] AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship (1 time, inaugural) – with Harley Cameron[71] First AEW Women's Triple Crown Champion Women's Owen Hart Cup (2023)[72] AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship Tournament – with Harley Cameron Women’s Casino Gauntlet match (2026)