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=== Formation and inaugural season (2023) ===

Belladonna was founded in 2023 by Bibi Bender, an experienced German tournament player who had previously competed with [[Drakaina]].

Bender established the team following her participation in an early WNXL Europe event in January 2023. She selected Breakout Arena in Sprimont, Belgium, as the team's training base, working with the [[Breakout Spa]] organisation.

The original squad included 14 players from Germany, France, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Sweden. Quentin Duchene and Felix Müller were identified as the team's coaches.[1]

Belladonna made its first documented NXL tournament appearance at the 2023 Netherlands Invitational, winning the women's professional division after defeating Drakaina 3–2 in the final.

The team subsequently finished second at both the British Invitational and European Championships, placing second in the overall WNXL Europe season standings with 292 points, four behind Drakaina.[2][3]

In November 2023, Belladonna travelled to Florida to compete at the [[NXL World Cup]], finishing sixth among twelve teams in the women's professional division.[2]