Jamie Hayter Bio
Jamie Hayter, born Paige Wooding on 23 April 1995, is an English professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She first rose to international attention through standout runs with England’s Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro) and Japan’s World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she captured multiple championships before joining AEW. In November 2022, she defeated Toni Storm at Full Gear to become AEW Women’s World Champion, a title she held for 190 days. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall, Hayter is recognized for her hard-hitting style and has played a notable role in the global growth of women’s professional wrestling.
Early Life and Background
Paige Wooding was born in Eastleigh, England, on 23 April 1995. She grew up in nearby Southampton, where she spent her formative years before entering the world of professional wrestling. Public details about her family life and education remain limited, though her upbringing in Hampshire placed her within reach of the British independent wrestling circuit that would soon shape her career.
From a young age, Wooding developed an interest in physical performance, eventually channeling that energy into athletic training. She has spoken about being diagnosed with ADHD and has credited professional wrestling with helping her manage the condition, offering structure and focus during her early adult years.
Hayter has cited Saraya, the trailblazing English wrestler, as one of her primary inspirations, citing Saraya’s success as a sign that women from England could reach the highest levels of the industry.
Path to Professional Wrestling
Jamie Hayter made her professional wrestling debut on 2 May 2015, losing to Jinny Couture under the ring name that has since become her trademark. Just a month later, in June 2015, she began competing for RevPro at the RevPro Contenders 11 event, defeating Zoe Lucas in her first match for the promotion.
In 2017, she entered Pro Wrestling Chaos’s tournament to crown the first Maiden of Chaos Champion, defeating Dahlia Black in the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Martina in the final. That same year, on 4 October 2018, Hayter captured the WWW Women’s Championship by defeating Ayesha Raymond, establishing herself as a championship-level competitor on the British independent scene.
Her November 2018 run at Pro Wrestling Eve’s She-1 tournament, a round-robin event modeled after New Japan Pro Wrestling’s G1 Climax, ended with Hayter winning the “Ace of Eve” crown after defeating Toni Storm and Kris Wolf in the finals. On 15 May 2019, she made a brief appearance on NXT UK, where she lost to Piper Niven in a squash match.
Jamie Hayter Career
Early Career (2015-2019)
Hayter’s earliest years were spent moving across the British independent circuit, building a reputation through RevPro, Pro Wrestling Eve, and Pro Wrestling Chaos. Her first major singles title came in mid-2018, when she defeated Jinny to win the RevPro British Women’s Championship for the first time. She went on to make three successful title defenses, defeating Zoe Lucas, Bobbi Tyler, and Kimber Lee in succession before dropping the championship to Zoe Lucas in December 2018.
She also branched into international competition, debuting for Stardom in August 2018 by entering the 2018 5 Star Grand Prix, where she finished with five points but did not advance to the finals. These early achievements positioned her as one of the most promising British women in the sport heading into the next decade.
RevPro British Women’s Championship Era (2015-2021)
Hayter became a central figure in RevPro’s women’s division throughout the late 2010s, capturing the British Women’s Championship on two separate occasions. After losing the title in late 2018, she remained a featured performer in the promotion for several years before regaining the championship on 7 February 2021 by defeating Gisele Shaw.
Her second reign was cut short on 27 June 2021, when RevPro vacated the title after Hayter accepted a try-out offer from WWE that conflicted with a scheduled RevPro show. Despite the unusual ending, her two reigns cemented her legacy as one of the most decorated champions in the promotion’s women’s division history.
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2018-2020)
In January 2020, Hayter and Bea Priestley became the first foreign team to win Stardom’s Goddesses of Stardom Championship, a landmark achievement for non-Japanese wrestlers in the promotion. Just seven days later, Hayter captured her first singles world title when she defeated Utami Hayashishita for the SWA World Championship.
Earlier in her Stardom run, she had joined the villainous Oedo Tai stable led by Kagetsu in early 2019, adding a new dimension to her in-ring character. She was forced to vacate the SWA World Championship in September 2020 because travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic prevented her from working in Japan.
AEW Era (2019-Present)
Hayter made her AEW debut on the 23 October 2019 episode of Dynamite, losing to Britt Baker before being attacked by Brandi Rhodes during a backstage interview. She picked up her first AEW win on 6 November 2019, teaming with Emi Sakura to defeat Riho and Shanna. After pandemic-related travel restrictions disrupted her plans to split time between AEW and Japan, she returned as officially signed AEW talent on 13 August 2021 during the debut episode of Rampage, aligning with Britt Baker and Rebel.
Her momentum continued through 2022, with wins over Skye Blue in an Owen Hart Foundation qualifying match and a title challenge against Thunder Rosa at Battle of the Belts III, where she suffered a broken nose. On 19 November 2022 at Full Gear, Hayter defeated Toni Storm to become interim AEW Women’s World Champion, and when Thunder Rosa relinquished the lineal title due to injury, Hayter was recognized as the undisputed champion. She successfully defended the title against Hikaru Shida at Holiday Bash and against Ruby Soho and Saraya in a three-way match at Revolution in 2023.
Her reign ended on 28 May 2023 at Double or Nothing, when she lost the title to Toni Storm after 190 days. A back injury involving two herniated discs kept her out of action for over a year, and she nearly retired before returning at All In in August 2024, where she confronted Saraya. After defeating Saraya at Grand Slam to settle her feud with the Outcasts, Hayter set her sights on Julia Hart, trading wins with her through late 2024 and early 2025.
Style and Strengths
Hayter is known for her physical, hard-hitting style, often overpowering opponents with strikes and power-based offense. Her strength and stamina have allowed her to thrive in longer matches, while her comfort working both as a singles star and in tag team settings has made her a versatile performer in AEW’s women’s division.
Notable Events and Milestones
Becoming the first foreign Goddesses of Stardom Champion with Bea Priestley in 2020 stands among Hayter’s most historic achievements. Her 190-day reign as AEW Women’s World Champion, her participation in the first-ever women’s Blood and Guts match in November 2024, and her record-setting title reigns in RevPro further underscore her influence on the modern women’s wrestling landscape.
Jamie Hayter Career Wins
Across her career in RevPro, Stardom, and AEW, Jamie Hayter has captured multiple championships and earned victories over some of the top names in women’s wrestling.
RevPro British Women’s Championship Highlights
Hayter is a two-time RevPro British Women’s Champion, first winning the title in mid-2018 and then reclaiming it in February 2021. Her second reign ended in unusual fashion when the promotion vacated the championship after she accepted a WWE try-out.
Stardom Highlights
During her time in Stardom, Hayter won the SWA World Championship in January 2020 and, alongside Bea Priestley, became the first foreign team to hold the Goddesses of Stardom Championship. Both titles were vacated due to pandemic-related travel restrictions.
AEW Highlights
Hayter’s biggest AEW triumph came at Full Gear in November 2022, where she defeated Toni Storm to win the AEW Women’s World Championship. She defended the title against Hikaru Shida, Ruby Soho, and Saraya before losing it to Storm at Double or Nothing in May 2023.
Jamie Hayter Family
Personal Life
Public information about Jamie Hayter’s family and relationships remains limited. She has spoken openly about her ADHD diagnosis and how professional wrestling has helped her manage the condition, and she has named Saraya as one of her primary inspirations for entering the industry.
2025 Season Performance
Jamie Hayter entered 2025 carrying momentum from her late-2024 return, having defeated Julia Hart on the 22 January 2025 episode of Dynamite to settle their rivalry. In March 2025, she announced her entry into the women’s Owen Hart Cup, with the winner earning an AEW Women’s World Championship match at All In.
She advanced past Billie Starkz in the quarterfinals on 12 April and defeated Kris Statlander on her 30th birthday, 23 April 2025, to reach the final. Her run ended at Double or Nothing on 25 May, where she lost to Mercedes Moné in the tournament final. Days later, she was attacked by a debuting Thekla, setting up a fresh rivalry.
Later in 2025, Hayter challenged for the AEW Women’s World Championship in a four-way match at All Out on 20 September but came up short. She rebounded by defeating Thekla at WrestleDream on 18 October, then represented her team in the first-ever women’s Blood and Guts match at the Blood & Guts special on 12 November, where her team ultimately fell. As 2026 approaches, Hayter remains one of AEW’s most established stars and a central figure in its women’s division.
