For now, Nikki Whiplash remains the undisputed queen of the chaotic corner of the internet. She is the scream we are all holding in, the witty retort we think of three hours too late, and the reminder that in the digital age, being hated is often more profitable than being loved. Whether you find her exhausting or exhilarating, one thing is certain: You cannot look away. And that, by design, is the point.

Initially, Nikki and her twin sister Brie were known as the "Twin Magic" act—a gimmick where they would switch places under the ring to fool the referee. It was cute. It was harmless. But in 2014, the engine revved.

In 2013, Whiplash received a call from the WWE, inviting her to participate in a tryout at their Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. It was a moment that would change the course of her career forever. Whiplash impressed WWE officials with her skills and athleticism, and soon after, she was offered a developmental contract.