[4] Feeling that she had already accomplished everything she could within the world of cheerleading, Hart sought to transition to professional wrestling, believing that it could offer her a long-term career.

[10] Hart aligned with the team of the Varsity Blondes (Brian Pillman Jr. and Griff Garrison) as a cheerleader for several months and was at ringside with them for each of their matches during that time.

[12] On the September 4 episode of Dark, Hart injured her leg, making her unable to compete in the Casino Battle Royale at All Out.

[15][16] On the Beach Break special edition of Rampage, Hart faced Jade Cargill in a match for the AEW TBS Championship, but lost.

At Double or Nothing, Hart officially joined the House of Black by helping them win against Death Triangle in a six-man tag team match, turning heel in the process.

[citation needed] On the January 22 episode of Dynamite, a vignette aired of King, Matthews and Hart stating the break up of the House of Black.

[citation needed] When Hart began her career in All Elite Wrestling, her character was a straightforward play on her legitimate background in cheerleading.