Although a losing effort on her part, the bout was picked as the Fight of the Night. She refers to her fans as Queens Army. But you know, I hope Sioux Falls hasn'tforgot about me. Doesn't matter if the crowd can tell what you're doing. He hates it. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies, WWE Women's Tag Team Champion; NXT Women's Champion. A terrific athlete with a legitimate mixed martial arts pedigree, Baszler hardly needs to rely on a cheap gimmick to look intimidating. However, she suffered her first defeat against Kelly Kobold in the match after that, which took place on May 15, 2004. Whos left? 3 DAYS AGOWWE Friday Night Smackdown3:34. Baszler: "So we asked the UFC, hey, could she do some pro wrestling in between? She would have two more matches in the UFC, against Bethe Correia and Amanda Nunes, losing both. Baszler lost a decision in a fight that only had two rounds. Bliss vs. Baszler . During the initial period of her MMA training, Shayna Baszler also wanted to incorporate catch wrestling into her training alongside Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her win streak also included notable wins against Sara McMann, Valentina Shevchenko, Raquel Pennington, Holly Holm, and Cris Cyborg. We've been doing this. A devotee of catch wrestling, a time-tested, hybrid form of grappling, Baszler trained extensively under former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett and even studied under U.K. wrestling legend Billy Robinson. She made her in-ring debut against Cheerleader Melissa at a Quintessential Pro Wrestling (QPG) event on September 26, 2015. Tegan Nox, Natalya have a message for Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. It was finally where it started being like, thats it, and going in the back and he said, Youre getting it. So, it has been this big learning curve. The coaches of the season were Rousey and former Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate. Regarding her family background, she is the daughter of Skip Baszler (Father . We'll see what happens. 22 from the University Area Community Center in Tampa, FL. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. The 41-year-old said she'd like to be remembered as someone who helped legitimize the sport and women's wrestling. Crossovers are very common within the world of wrestling these days, especially when it comes to New Japan Pro Wrestling, who currently works with the likes of All Elite Wrestling, IMPACT Wrestling, STARDOM, and Pro Wrestling NOAH. She defeated Colleen Schneider via an armbar submission to enter the TUF house. She is the current holder of the AIW Women's Championship. Nunes won the title by submitting Miesha Tate. With Bray Wyatt still M.I.A., Alexa Bliss has taken the Firefly Fun House mantle in the form of Alexas Playground, which boasts a haunted doll named Lilly. At their second event, the show was headlined by Baszler fighting Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann. The Queen of Spades is one of the true pioneers of women's MMA, as well as a member of the MMA Four Horsewomen faction alongside the likes of Ronda Rousey. Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon booking, Trish Stratus return, Raw, Riddle, more! McMann would go on to win a decision, but Baszler once again showed off her toughness in a fight that earned Fight of the Night honors. After winning that, she also came out victorious in her next match, which was against Christy Zimmerman on November 14, 2003. We did headlock, takeover, dropdown, leapfrog. You build up this monster in your mind so much. 's fundamental Class & 7:30pm Professor. RELATED: 10 Things You Should Know About Ronda Rousey's UFC Career. Baszler traditionally fought as a bantamweight, meaning her last fight was 20 pounds heavier than the weight class where she was most successful. She said those are two matches she'd recommend to anybody not familiar with pro wrestling to help them grasp the concept of what she does now. Vince McMahon has his way of doing things, and it doesnt seem like NXT is focused on developing talent to adjust to what theyll eventually encounter on the main roster. She was chosen by Rousey and fought Julianna Pea in the first match of the season. I dont know how to figure it out week to week yet. Investigator and writer based in Vancouver, Canada. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WW. WWE NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler recently spoke with Newsweek and said she wants to bring back a "grimy, no-nonsense realism" to the NXT women's division. She lost and was eliminated from the competition. On August 10, 2017, she first appeared in an NXT house show. "And if people are ever interested in watching that they can, and they'll see that it's been this great. Thirteen of her wins came by submission. She's also a former UFC fighter and member of the "MMA Four Horsewomen" faction alongside the likes of Ronda Rousey, according to WWE. During this period, several of her matches, including her rematch against Finney, got cancelled, but her match against Elaina Maxwell did end up occurring at The Cage Inc.: Battle At The Border 7 event. If you are interested please send us E-mail or DM. In 2010, Baszler earned the biggest win of her MMA career when she defeated former UFC title challenger Alexis Davis. But from the pictures, Shayna shared on Instagram, clearly, her sister and she looked no less than twins. For over 10 years, Invicta FC has been the top MMA promotion to only feature female fighters. She became The Cage Inc. Women's 140 lbs Champion on November 19, 2010. Latest on Shayna Baszler including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). For 15 years, Davis has been one of the top female fighters in the world. Building a reputation as a fearsome fighter, there are a lot of things that fans should know about Shayna Baszler's career in the world of MMA. Two months later, on October 10, WWE revealed that Baszler had signed with them and was training at the WWEs Performance Center. She debuted in WWE in July 2017 as a participant in that years Mae Young Classic. "The girls that came through here from the beginning have all set the tone for how great this division has been," Baszler said. I have been to shows that were in Sioux Falls while I've been signed with WWE. vs QueenZelina and Carmella. As of Wednesday morning the following matches are scheduled for Sioux Falls, but are subject to change: Baszlerwill be present, but it's unknown in what capacity and whether or not she'll end up performing. I think it was just to get it off my chest. But its quite clear from her account that it doesnt really matter what goes on in NXT. She is originally from Sioux Falls in South Dakota and appears to have a mixed ethnicity. Baszler: "So no, I've never performed in Sioux Falls as a part of WWE. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. After leaving the UFC following her loss to Nunes, Baszler fought one last time before retiring from MMA. 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Hickey paid a visit to Baszler at the Next Edge Academy of Martial Arts, a facility where she trains, and later stated that while his views on the sport had not changed, he had come to regret the analogy. Her speeches on the subject have influenced even people with contradictory opinion, including Rep. Steve Hickey, who once equated MMA to child pornography. While competing on The Ultimate Fighter, Baszler shared the cage with current UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Julianna Pena. Shayna Baszler was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. The titantron lights up, displaying Baszler, flanked on either end by Shafir and Duke, the three women stalking their way through Gorilla, baring their mouthguards and holding up their fists to ward off anyone who even tries to so much as step close to them, Shayna exchanging a cold stare with William Regal & Triple H as she reaches the curtain . And then obviously, I have a whole bunch of friends that I try to visit every time I'm in town. Shayna Baszler's a monster. Stay up to date with WWE player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. After she promoted to the main EliteXCs cards, she suffered a crushing defeat against Cris Cyborg at the promotions Unfinished Business event on July 26, 2008. The thing I keep saying is we aren't holding back. Sign up for BINGE to watch. Her showdown against Shayna Baszler all but guaranteed more of the same. Nationality: USA. She is best known for her work with WWE. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. I write about men in tights and the money they make for men in suits. Shortly after losing at WrestleMania, Baszlers push quickly went south. Baszler signed to the worlds largest professional wrestling company in 2017 and has had nothing but success since. Pena would go on to win two more fights and won that season of the show. In her first bout, it took her just over a minute to submit her opponent with an armbar, which is similar to her teammate Ronda Rousey. Baszler: "My mom and dad live there. Ill make you money., Hes like, Cant wait. I think it was finally when I started working with Sasha and Bayley where I think in the ring I stopped trying so hard to impress Vince and just started feeling comfortable in my stuff. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. Bliss latest victim is Shayna Baszler, who has been shoehorned into the widely criticized supernatural angle alongside Reginald and Nia Jax. Born In: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Baszler is the oldest NXT Women's Champion in the history of the Championship, beating Asuka by three years since The Empress of Tomorrow was 35 when she lifted the title back in 2015. That definitely sounds like a confusing situation. The event starts at 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. We're never not scared of her, and that's not going to change anytime soon. She successively defeated Megumi Yabushita, Alexis Davis, and Adrienna Jenkins. She's found success with her wrestling status. Scott Minor is a lifelong professional wrestling fan. Nearly seven years from her initial MMA departure she's been a two-time women's champion in WWE's NXT brand and recently a tag-team champion. It was scary until we got in there, and then it was 'OK, we got this.'". Name: Shayna Baszler. Verified. She is particularly known for her modified kimura handlock which she has named Shwing and has used to defeat several of her opponents, including former FFF Women's Lightweight Champion Roxanne Modafferi. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. 2023 www.argusleader.com. Baszler told the Argus Leader she dipped into pro wrestling as a way to keep fresh as she took a break from MMA. Baszlers MMA career was filled with high profile fights and memorable moments that all of her fans should know about. Just give me time. Even the Twilight fans in the crowd had seen enough. Rousey knocked out Correia in the first round of their fight. She is a . Thatform of wrestling is made up of submissions and pins, two methods of control and great for showing off skills. After being released by the promotion, she lost to Reina Miura in her latest outing inside an MMA ring. She immediately dominated a womens Elimination Chamber match and then challenged Becky Lynch for the Raw womens championship at WrestleMania 36. And I hope that they just come out and be loud. Hungry for the Raw Women's Championship, Shayna Baszler stalks Becky Lynch on the road to the most unique WrestleMania of all time. But yeah it's gonna be fun. She is 42 years old (as of 2022) under the zodiac sign Leo. Alexa Bliss and Shayna Baszler fight over Lilly. Get the latest WWE news on Shayna Baszler. Similar to her teammate Ronda Rousey, Baszlers last UFC fight was against former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes. Following the match, Shayna became a top trending topic on Twitter for all the wrong reasons. Brock Lesnar, of Webster, is the first. WhatCulture is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. They never expected her to resort to cannibalism like a stranded climber on Mount Everest, yet that's precisely what happened. ", Baszler: "With a pair of each I'll go [Trish] Stratus and Lita obviously, I think a lot of people will say, as far as WWE because during a time, like you've talked about the Attitude Era, and when the women were presented completely differently, they were able to draw the fans in and, and, and evolve their story into a point where they had this iconic women's wrestling match. I know I can bring a certain legitimacy to this that no other female has. One wrestler will be making her first pro appearance in her hometown of Sioux Falls as a WWE Superstar, live at the Denny Sanford Premier Center on Jan. 16. She never shared many details about her siblings. Baszler took just over one minute to submit Modafferi with a hammerlock in a fight that took place in Japan. Going from live matches in packed arenas to taped matches in an empty warehouse likely played a part in Baszlers confusion. I didn't feel scared anymore. This led to Bliss hitting her modified Sister Abigail finisher on Baszler and a Twisted Bliss for the win. She disappeared off television altogether from mid-May into mid-July, during the early months of the global pandemic when WWE was running shows inside an empty warehouse. The thing you have to start learning now that youre on RAW is that your workrate is shown on PPVs, so dont get so hellbent on weekly RAW TV, because thats where we build the story for the workrate that you can do on a PPV, I have this match and it looks like Im going off the map and beating someone up. So we'll see what happens when I come out and, and hopefully it's good. The night was headlined by a fatal four-way bout between Shayna Baszler, Bianca Belair, Kairi Sane, and Io Sharai. Got a storyideafrom your community? After ruthlessly attacking Jax and ending the partnership, however, Baszler was selected by SmackDown in the 2021 WWE Draft. And then I came back after college and lived there for a while.". Shayna Baszler comments on a potential crossover between STARDOM and WWE. All rights reserved. Baszler is only the second South Dakotan who has found success in the world of MMA and WWE. New, The Miz Shares INCREDIBLE WrestleMania Pitch That WWE Turned Down Just give me time. Ooh, is someone hangry?! When I first started wrestling on RAW, he gave me a talk that was like, Look, you have something different to offer. Following her win, Correia challenged Ronda Rousey for her UFC championship. Follow. You want the crowd to know your thought process.". As usual, WWE should've known better. Nattie has trained with me in an MMA gym. Nunes win over Baszler began one of the most dominant win streaks in UFC history. She's not always in it to end the fight right away, something she had to learn. The 41-year-old wrestler is a Lincoln High School graduate and said although she wasn't born in Sioux Falls, she considers it home since she grew up there. In 2015, Baszler made the transition to professional wrestling and went back to train under Barnett. For 15 years, Davis has been one of the top female fighters in the world. Sounds like a rumored WWE buyer is taking themselves out of the bidding. Email reporter Alfonzo Galvan at agalvan@argusleader.comor follow him on Twitter@GalvanReports. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. #SmackDownStream WWE on Peacock https://pck.tv/3xP0IWP in the U.S. and on WWE Network http://wwe.yt/wwenetwork everywhere else\r---------------------------------------------------------------------\rFollow WWE for more exciting action! Youll never have to worry about me being in shape. Well do this. We go and we do a match that she basically calls to me and its a normal match. A daily roundup of all your pro wrestling news from Cageside Seats, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Cageside Seats, for Pro Wrestling and MMA fans, Shayna Baszler was very confused by Vince McMahons feedback. She won 12 fights in a row. In the following few years, she also fought for Ring of Fire, Elite XC, Strikeforce, Freestyle Cage Fighting and eventually for UFC, presently holding the record of 15 wins and 11 losses. Shayna Baszler's a monster. She's held theNXT Womens Championship on two separate occasions and still holds the record for total days spent as NXT Womens Champion, according to WWE. Despite not winning The Ultimate Fighter, Baszler did get an opportunity to fight in the biggest MMA promotion in the world. The Queen of Spades reflects on her dominant Royal Rumble Match debut, competing on The Grandest Stage of Them All in an empty arena and carving out her place in WWE. The well-known 40K fan debuted ring gear based on the Night Lords, a legion of Chaos . And I think that speaks so well of their ability and their desire to do that. New, AEW's MJF Blasts "Overrated" Ex-WWE Champ, NXT Star "Scared Of Getting Lost" On WWE's Main Roster Taking the next logical step in her career, she tried out for WWE sometime in late 2016. Doesn't matter if it looks cool. The gimmick helped her to project herself as a rock star-type personality. Wrestlers from both the Smackdown and Raw brands of WWE will be in Sioux Falls on Sunday. And so I went away to college. Outside of her titles, Baszler said that she's proud of some matches where she's lost because of the storytelling aspect that went on during the matches and the crowd's reaction. 2023 www.argusleader.com. I was one of the original members, the martial arts gym is downtown. Outside of championships, Baszler also has the goal of winning the annual Royal Rumble. I think that's it. Currently, she is 41 years old. Speaking with Renee Paquette on her Oral Sessions podcast, Baszler explained that she had a difficult time trying to figure out what Vince McMahon wanted to see from her inside a WWE ring. I'm from the midwest, so I believe as long as you put your nose in the dirt it all comes out in the wash. And have fun. I was flabbergasted. Monday 6:30pm Coach. The next week I did it again and he loved it. Shayna Baszler is one of the toughest and most intimidating women in the WWE. The point of [the performance center] is to groom us for TV, so when it was time to pull the trigger, we found that we were more ready than we thought. Once co-directed a Star Trek fan film with a budget of less than $200. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. Two of Rouseys four horsewomen stablemates competed on the show, and they were Rouseys first two choices to be on her team, Baszler and Jessamyn Duke. Shayna Baszler is a female MMA fighter, born and raise Sioux-Falls. So I still go in there and get workouts in with the team there. After attacking Lynch and knocking her out with the Kirifuda Clutch, Baszler removed her mouth guard and bit her unsuspecting victim on the neck. ", Baszler: "I think there's two and I guess these kind of go hand in hand so obviously winning the NXT title was my first big, big moment. She subsequently wrestled for Magnum Pro Wrestling, Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW), Shimmer Women Athletes, DDT Pro-Wrestling, and the Japanese promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom. And I know I, I speak for a few of the women when I say that one. Preferred Name: Shayna Baszler. Alexa Bliss defeated Shayna Baszler at WWE Hell in a Cell 2021 as Bliss continues to delve into what has been a polarizing horror character to say the least. For McMann, this was one of seven consecutive victories that earned her an opportunity at the UFC title. I think that we're going to put on matches that you forgetyou're watching women, you're just watching wrestling at that point. The Queen . It might take you a couple years longer than someone else, but I'm fine with that, and I think I'm finally seeing the fruits of that.". In 2016, he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in journalism and telecommunications. For almost 14 years, Baszler was an elite MMA fighter who paved the way for female fighters today. Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. Her impressive MMA record eventually led to her being signed by the UFC. EliteXCs parent company Pro Elite folded in October 2008 and Baszler briefly found a place on Strikeforces roster. After a long and successful run atop the NXT women's division, Shayna Baszler was called up to the main roster in early 2020. In August 2013, she was picked as one of the contestants for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Baszler and Belair haven't faced each other one-on-one on the WWE main roster in almost a year, when the two wrestled to a no contest on the March 19, 2021 episode of SmackDown. Born in 1980, Shayna Baszler is in her 40s. In 2003, she made her professional debut at a Reality Cage Fighting event in a match against Tina Johnson, which she won. She began her MMA training soon after. Shayna Baszler would like to potentially mix it up with some of . 2,118 posts. Baszler appeared in the 2015 comedy film Entourage as part of her real-life friend Ronda Rouseys crew. It's stuff I didn't think of because I'm just all about my car. New, Triple H "Very Happy" With Failed Vince McMahon Prodigy's WWE Progress. I mean, I'll have friends and family there, obviously. Tickets can be purchasedat the Denny Sanford Premier Center or on theirTicketmaster. A WWE official, told the Argus Leader via email that Baszler would be making a special appearance. A photo most fans just wouldn't expect from one of the heels currently in WWE. She serves as the coach for the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz, a roller derby team based out of South Dakota. You have a unique look. Among those wins was a knockout win against Ronda Rousey. 10 Recent Wrestling Moments That Shook The World, Ex-WWE Star "Couldn't Give Two Sh*ts" About Returning '", Baszler: "One of the things that makes pro wrestling really special compared to other sports or other forms of entertainment is that the crowd is an integral part of the show. This was when we were doing the stuff at the [Performance Center] and we were recording some episodes and doing some live. Her resume included impressive wins against notable fighters such as Liz Carmouche, Sarah Kaufmann, Jessica Eye, and former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes. Due to the success and popularity of former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, the UFC decided to promote womens MMA. Shayna Andrea Baszler (/ b e z l r / BAYZ-ler; born August 8, 1980) is an American professional wrestler, kickboxer and former mixed martial artist.She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand.Baszler is a former two-time and longest combined-reigning NXT Women's Champion and a two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion with Nia Jax. None of the crowd saw me or anything. New. Baszler: "I think on the flip side of that, I think when I lost the title to Rhea Ripley that match is one of my favorite matches because the way we told the story and it's so cool because I loseand the crowd, the fans are so happy that the bad guy lost and the good guy won that they stormed the ring. All rights reserved. Nattie is way more experienced at this obviously. And then I think Undertaker and Shawn Michaels.". 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