Bayley Humphrey (born June 7, 2001) is an American professional wrestler and former collegiate acrobatics athlete signed to WWE, where she performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Myka Lockwood. She previously appeared on the reality competition series WWE LFG.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bayley Humphrey June 7, 2001 Chandler, Arizona, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Trained by | WWE Performance Center |
| Debut | 2025 |
Early life
editHumphrey was born in Chandler, Arizona and attended Hamilton High School before joining Mesa Community College, where she also competed in gymnastics.[1]
She attended Baylor University, where she majored in Health Science Studies and competed in the university's nationally recognized acrobatics and tumbling program.[2]
During her collegiate career, Humphrey gained attention online for her physique and athletic performances while competing as part of Baylor's acrobatics and tumbling team.[3]
She later joined WWE through the company's Next In Line (NIL) athlete recruitment program.[4]
Professional wrestling career
editWWE (2024–present)
editHumphrey signed with WWE and began training at the WWE Performance Center as part of the company's developmental system.[5]
She appeared on the first two seasons of WWE LFG, where she was coached by The Undertaker.[6]
On March 10, 2026, WWE filed a trademark for the ring name “Myka Lockwood”.[7] Humphrey later confirmed the new name on social media.[8]
Lockwood made her televised debut at Week 2 of NXT: Revenge on April 21, when Jackson Drake was stood up by his date, leading to a chance meeting and connection with Lockwood, who revealed that Drake had been catfished by a chatbot. [9]
On the May 5, 2026 episode of NXT, Lockwood aligned herself with The Vanity Project during a match between Jasper Troy and Jackson Drake. During the match, Lockwood interfered by body slamming Troy at ringside, allowing Drake to pin Troy.[10]
Later that night, Lockwood appeared backstage alongside The Vanity Project during a confrontation with Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno, further establishing her association with the group.[11]
Her debut was also covered by multiple wrestling media outlets, which noted her likeness to Chyna.[12]
References
edit- ↑ Opiyo, Cabral (October 18, 2023). "Who is Baylor Cheerleader 45, Bayley Humphrey? Meet the viral acrobatics and tumbling star with an incredible physique". www.sportskeeda.com.
- ↑ "Former Baylor athlete is rising WWE star". KWTX. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Who is Baylor cheerleader Bayley Humphrey? Meet viral Acrobatics & Tumbling star with incredible physique". Sportskeeda. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Bayley Humphrey Discusses WWE LFG Experience". SEScoops. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Newest NXT PC Recruit Class Confirmed". Diva Dirt. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ "WWE NXT talent Bayley Humphrey confirms in-ring name change to Myka Lockwood". POST Wrestling. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Bayley Humphrey Renamed To Myka Lockwood". Fightful. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Wrestler Given New 'Myka Lockwood' WWE In-Ring Name Revealed". Cultaholic. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ Moore, John (April 21, 2026). "NXT TV results (4/21): Moore's review of NXT Revenge week two with Sol Ruca vs. Zaria in a Last Woman Standing match, Myles Borne vs. Dion Lennox for the NXT North American Championship". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Myka Lockwood Body Slams Jasper Troy, Aligns With Vanity Project On 5/5 WWE NXT". Fightful. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Noam Dar, Romeo Moreno Appear On 5/5 WWE NXT". Fightful. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ Read, Bibonsinha·3 Min (May 6, 2026). "Fans See Chyna in Myka Lockwood After Massive Body Slam on WWE NXT". Yahoo Sports.
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