On the July 5, 2024 edition of NXT Level Up, Steele made her WWE in-ring debut in a losing effort against Wren Sinclair. In February 2025, Steele participated in the first season of LFG, a reality series involving "rising talents" competing for an NXT contract. On the show, she was mentored by The Undertaker and went on to become the first women's winner. On the June 3 episode of NXT, Steele made her NXT in-ring debut, where she defeated Arianna Grace.