Marie Malenko (Lacey Simon) Reportedly Assigned New WWE In-Ring Name

WWE Superstar Lacey Simon is reportedly set to work under a new in-ring name moving forward.

Lacey, i.e., Marie Malenko, is the daughter of WWE veteran Dean Malenko and the granddaughter of the legendary Boris Malenko. Earlier this year, Lacey was announced as one of the four latest recruits by WWE.

She has since been working dark matches during NXT tapings and NXT live events as Lacey Simon. It seems, though, that the young talent has been assigned a new in-ring name. Earlier today, False Finish reported that Marie Malenko will be working as “Kenzie” moving forward.

Check out the report below:

False Finish has learned that Lacey Simon/Marie Malenko will now be known as Kenzie pic.twitter.com/UsbUGHLUZ6

— False Finish (@FalseFinishHQ) August 16, 2026

Lacey Simon made her WWE in-ring debut in a Dark match against Zena Sterling on May 26, 2026. She most recently wrestled inaugural EVOLVE Women’s Champion Kali Armstrong at an NXT live event in Melbourne, Florida.