Brandi Lauren Pawelek is an American model and professional wrestler better known by her ring name Brandi Lauren. She has worked in the past for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), having previously worked as Ava Storie between 2017 and 2018. She is also known for her time with WWE, where she performed on the Evolve brand under the ring name Skyler Story and for her time on the independent circuit, notable wrestling for Shine Wrestling. As of November 2025, Brandi has amassed 11,500 followers on her Twitch platform. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2016–2020) On February 18, 2017, under the name Brandi Lauren, she defeated Lacey Lane at FTPW Fight Club Round 3 to become the inaugural Full Throttle Pro Wrestling Ladies Champion. On March 30 at OCW/FTPW Downtown Throwdown, she lost the title in a gauntlet match as Lindsey Snow become the eventual winner and new champion. Shine Wrestling (2016–2020) Lauren made her debut in Shine Wrestling against Aria Blake for the ACW Women's Championship in a losing effort. At Shine 39 Lauren lost against Jessie Belle Smothers. She also suffered losses against Malia Hosaka at Shine 40 and Thea Trinidad at Shine 41. Impact Wrestling (2017–2018) Lauren appeared at the Impact Wrestling tapings in March 2017. She wrestled against Brandi Rhodes on March 2 in a match that ended in a no contest. On the March 4 episode of Impact Wrestling, she wrestled in a gauntlet battle royal won by ODB for the number one contendership to the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship.