Fond of history, professional wrestling, and rock hubris. Overall, only four of her professional fights went to the judges scorecards. Shayna Baszler. When Baszler debuted on Raw in February, setting her sights firmly on Becky Lynch, fans expected her to dominate the longstanding champion. I have a shirt that says 'I heart 69 mustangs,' so I was going to wear it and I put it on social media but just the camera shot showed 'I heart 69' and they were like, 'No we are on tv now, so you can't.' Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. 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. But its quite clear from her account that it doesnt really matter what goes on in NXT. She never shared many details about her siblings. It was scary until we got in there, and then it was 'OK, we got this.'". Yes, it turned out the cage fighter was now a rage biter. Youll never have to worry about me being in shape. I didn't feel scared anymore. When not working, he enjoys traveling the country to watch live wrestling and UFC events. '", 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. Earlier this year, Modafferi retired from the sport after having 12 fights in the worlds biggest MMA promotion. However, she suffered her first defeat against Kelly Kobold in the match after that, which took place on May 15, 2004. She studied at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas from where she graduated with a degree in religion. Since defeating Baszler, Pena has won seven fights in the UFC. Shortly after losing at WrestleMania, Baszlers push quickly went south. The thing I keep saying is we aren't holding back. 10 Wrestlers Who Lost All Passion For The Business And you know, I'll see you guys there.". Even though she is considered a bright talent, she is close to the age of past women wrestlers like Stacy Keibler, Torrie Wilson, Lita, and Trish Stratus. The "Queen of Spades"mentionedUndertaker vs. Shawn Michaels as one of her favorite matches ever and Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior. Monday 6:30pm Coach. Born In: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The Queen of Spades is one of the true pioneers of womens MMA, as well as a member of the MMA Four Horsewomen faction alongside the likes of Ronda Rousey. She's not always in it to end the fight right away, something she had to learn. As Baszler stood up, her mouth dripping in Lynch's supposed blood, the audience groaned with disgust. Her impressive MMA record eventually led to her being signed by the UFC. Sign up for Peacock to watch. Just give me time. And I hope that they just come out and be loud. Baszler said her martial arts based in 'catch wrestling' made the career move to pro wrestling easy. Email reporter Alfonzo Galvan at agalvan@argusleader.comor follow him on Twitter@GalvanReports. I was on NXTand I think like Raw was there and I just so happenedto be home, like by coincidence. Rivalries: Sara McMann The 2004 Olympic silver medalist may not have lived up to the considerable hype that preceded her arrival in mixed martial arts, but she has . Baszler: "So no, I've never performed in Sioux Falls as a part of WWE. WWE announced its match card for Sunday's show in Sioux Falls, and with it the return of Shayna Baszler,known as the "Queen of Spades" to her hometown. On August 10, 2017, she first appeared in an NXT house show. 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. Shayna Baszler: A Brief Biography. We'll see what happens. I said, Lets just shoot around a little bit and then well get to what we need to get to. We do it. Nunes won the title by submitting Miesha Tate. @realKILLERkross. RELATED: 10 Backstage Stories About Shayna Baszler We Can't Believe. And then obviously, I have a whole bunch of friends that I try to visit every time I'm in town. On June 19, 2009, she faced Sarah Kaufman, losing the match by a unanimous decision. Just six months after the fight, Baszler would make her WWE debut as part of the Mae Young Classic. In 2010, Baszler earned the biggest win of her MMA career when she defeated former UFC title challenger Alexis Davis. 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. That definitely sounds like a confusing situation. 3 DAYS AGOWWE Friday Night Smackdown3:34. Shayna Baszler and 7 others. In 2006, Baszler shared the cage with one of the most beloved fighters in UFC history, Roxanne Modafferi. Tickets can be purchasedat the Denny Sanford Premier Center or on their Ticketmaster. Sign up for BINGE to watch. newsletter, Add silk robe-wearing, crossbow-wielding recluse to Cenas acting credits. 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. Emma goes one-on-one with The Submission Magician for the first time ever. Just to keep her busy and in shape and keep doing stuff, earnsome money and they were like, 'no.' Got a storyideafrom your community? 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. Baszler was give more offense against Bliss, who kicked out at every turn and gradually enjoyed the punishment. She is of German descent from her fathers side and of Chinese ancestry from her mothers. Stay up to date with WWE player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. Oops. Nationality: USA. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, FatalFourWayMatch: BigE vs KevinOwens vs Seth"Freakin" Rollins vs BobbyLashley, RAWWomen'sChampionshipTripleThreatMatch: BiancaBelair vs LivMorgan vs BeckyLynch, SmackDownTagTeamChampionshipMatch: TheNewDay vs TheUsos, UnitedStatesChampionshipMatch: DamianPriest vs TheMiz, WWEWomen'sTagTeamChampionshipMatch: RheaRipley and NikkiA.S.H. Baszler lost the fight by TKO in the second round of the fight. In MMA, Baszler was taught to tune out the crowd and focus on winning whether it looked "good" or not. 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. She went on register wins against Jennifer Tate within 0.44 seconds in the first round and Keiko Tamai by making her submit with an exceptional twister, also in the first round. 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. Baszler told the Argus Leader she dipped into pro wrestling as a way to keep fresh as she took a break from MMA. Sounds like a rumored WWE buyer is taking themselves out of the bidding. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. She would have two more matches in the UFC, against Bethe Correia and Amanda Nunes, losing both. The fight was made, and Rousey got revenge for her teammate. Something went wrong. She defeated Colleen Schneider via an armbar submission to enter the TUF house. More:Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. Tegan Nox, Natalya have a message for Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. Argus Leader chatted with Baszler about her return. Bliss vs. Baszler . And then I came back after college and lived there for a while.". In 2015, Baszler made the transition to professional wrestling and went back to train under Barnett. Taking the next logical step in her career, she tried out for WWE sometime in late 2016. 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. Will This AEW Wrestler "Make History" As World Champion? Reginald distracted Alexa Bliss, leading to an early advantage by Shayna Baszler, however Alexa Bliss quickly took control as she creepily stalked the ring. Rousey knocked out Correia in the first round of their fight. Going from live matches in packed arenas to taped matches in an empty warehouse likely played a part in Baszlers confusion. She is a former NXT womens champion, WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, and has appeared numerous times at WrestleMania. EliteXCs parent company Pro Elite folded in October 2008 and Baszler briefly found a place on Strikeforces roster. She immediately dominated a women's Elimination Chamber match and then challenged Becky Lynch for the Raw women's championship at WrestleMania 36.. At her request, he created a syllabus for her as well as a video on catch wrestling. RELATED: 10 Things You Should Know About Ronda Rousey's UFC Career. In her last fight, back in December, Pena submitted longtime champion Amanda Nunes to win the UFC title. I go in there and I dont even know what I wanted out of it. 's Advance Class Tuesday Class 10:00am BJJ All Level 6:30pm BJJ Fundamental 7:30pm BJJ Advance FREE Trial for All ages! Baszler didn't need this kind of bloody spectacle to prove she's an absolute unit. Verified. You have a unique look. I think that we're going to put on matches that you forgetyou're watching women, you're just watching wrestling at that point. I dont understand. In August 2013, she was picked as one of the contestants for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. It was also Barnett who gave her the suggestion to carry an electric guitar to the cage to demonstrate that she was outspoken. I find it incredibly fascinating that a wrestler can be such a dominant presence on NXT television but then come up to the main roster and have her confidence significantly ripped away, reaching the point where she admits to the boss that I dont have it. Its also interesting that the conversation between her and McMahon took place after she already had high stakes pay-per-view matches on the main roster such as the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and a WrestleMania championship match against the biggest star in the promotion. Her showdown against Shayna Baszler all but guaranteed more of the same. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. Nunes win over Baszler began one of the most dominant win streaks in UFC history. I don't know. Shayna Baszler has been a vocal advocate for the movement to establish a South Dakota athletic commission for combat sports. Shayna Baszler is a South Dakota-raised . She was the last person eliminated in the 2020 edition. More:Sioux Falls-born wrestler Shayna Baszler coming home for WWE event; match card announced. ", Baszler:"My bread and butter are these like ultimate good guys.". "I just want to bring back that grimy, no-nonsense realism that the women's division has been lacking," Baszler said when asked what's next for her in NXT. 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. Ancestry: Chinese Australian, German American, Notable Alumni: MidAmerica Nazarene University, education: MidAmerica Nazarene University, See the events in life of Shayna Baszler in Chronological Order, (Professional Wrestler and Former Mixed Martial Artist), https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/6hvt7p/becky_lynch_teasing_that_shayna_baszler_might_be/, https://www.instagram.com/p/BUmZN2hD7sK/?taken-by=qosbaszler. Two months later, on October 10, WWE revealed that Baszler had signed with them and was training at the WWEs Performance Center. She is a . Born in 1980, Shayna Baszler is in her 40s. Her resume included impressive wins against notable fighters such as Liz Carmouche, Sarah Kaufmann, Jessica Eye, and former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes. She lost and was eliminated from the competition. You want the crowd to know your thought process.". Preferred Name: Shayna Baszler. New. Shayna Baszler is a South Dakota-raised former professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, and now pro wrestler, performing for the Smackdown brand of World Wrestling Entertainment, also known as the popular WWE show. She met Josh Barnett who taught her catch wrestling by syllabus. Shayna Baszler was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. Baszler triumphed over Sarah D'Alelio in her next match but lost to Alexis Davis in her third and final outing for Invicta. Baszler holds an American nationality and follows the Christianity religion. Before entering the world of sports entertainment, Baszler was a female pioneer in the world of mixed martial arts. Baszler: "This sounds like such a clich phrase, but I dare you to tell me why it's not true that we have the best women's division in the world. She refers to her fans as Queens Army. I was still new and didnt know how stuff is., Nattie said, I got you. 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. 10 Recent Wrestling Moments That Shook The World, Ex-WWE Star "Couldn't Give Two Sh*ts" About Returning For 15 years, Davis has been one of the top female fighters in the world. Like I justdidn't care as much as I did before, when I was younger in the sport.". Im just letting you know Im aware I dont have it. Nattie is way more experienced at this obviously. Simply put, stepping into the ring with Shayna means you have three choices: tap, snap or nap. 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. The NXT superstar was born in Germany to German and Chinese parents. Baszler is only the second South Dakotan who has found success in the world of MMA and WWE. Baszler began her career as a professional wrestler in 2015 and quickly garnered a positive reputation in the independent circuit. Just give me a chance. I write about men in tights and the money they make for men in suits. The night was headlined by a fatal four-way bout between Shayna Baszler, Bianca Belair, Kairi Sane, and Io Sharai. At their second event, the show was headlined by Baszler fighting Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann. The next week I had a match with Nattie. Baszler lost a decision in a fight that only had two rounds. New, Report: Vince McMahon Behind Top WWE WrestleMania 39 Match Credit: WWE.com. She is best known for her work with WWE. The 41-year-old said she'd like to be remembered as someone who helped legitimize the sport and women's wrestling. - Subscribe to WWE on YouTube: http://wwe.yt/\r---------------------------------------------------------------------\rCheck out WWE.com for news and updates: http://goo.gl/akf0J4\rWatch WWE on Sony in India: http://www.wwe.com/SonySportsNetwork\rWatch WWE on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia: http://www.wwe.com/hotstar\rWatch WWE on Shahid: http://www.wwe.com/yt-shahid\rFind the latest Superstar gear at WWEShop: http://shop.wwe.com\r---------------------------------------------\rCheck out these other channels!\r---------------------------------------------\rUpUpDownDown: https://www.youtube.com/upupdowndown\rCeltic Warrior Workouts: https://www.youtube.com/@CelticWarriorWorkouts\rWWE Music: https://www.youtube.com/wwemusic\rTotal Divas: https://www.youtube.com/wwetotaldivas\r------------------------------------\rWWE on Social Media\r------------------------------------\rTwitter: https://twitter.com/wwe\rFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwe\rInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwe/\rGiphy: https://giphy.com/wwe\r------------------------------------ In 2003, Baszler made her professional MMA debut. For over 10 years, Invicta FC has been the top MMA promotion to only feature female fighters. Team Jacob, for the record. 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. 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. A South Dakota native, Baszler became a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and Khun Kru in the Muay Thai boxing association, before starting to train in catch wrestling under MMA legend Josh Barnett who gave her the nickname The Queen of Spades. Got a storyideafrom your community? You know what I mean? Shayna Baszler was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States on 8th August 1980. Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon booking, Trish Stratus return, Raw, Riddle, more! Shayna Baszler: With Shayna Andrea Baszler. Shayna Baszler recently reacted to Shinsuke Nakamura backing her to win the Money in the Bank. Baszler took just over one minute to submit Modafferi with a hammerlock in a fight that took place in Japan. Latest on Shayna Baszler including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. 's fundamental Class & 7:30pm Professor. Recent comments from the CEO of UFC-parent company Endeavor seem to indicate they wont be offering Vince McMahon billions for his pro wrestling empire. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies, WWE Women's Tag Team Champion; NXT Women's Champion. She is the current holder of the AIW Women's Championship. But yeah it's gonna be fun. Minor is also a gamer and action figure collector. It's not any different from us. Shayna Baszler's a monster. Baszler also talked about the transition to live TV on the USA Network, and recalled how she wasn't allowed to wear a "I Heart 69 Mustangs" t-shirt. On Raw, Baszlerlaid waste to numerous opponents with her patented Kirifuda Clutch and found success as a WWE Womens Tag Team Champion with Nia Jax. 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. Pena would go on to win two more fights and won that season of the show. Shayna Baszler was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. In 2005, she fought for Jungle Madness 2 and won her match against Heather Lobs. Shayna Baszler would like to potentially mix it up with some of . All rights reserved. Doesn't matter if it looks cool. However, she could not train under Josh Barnett under who she wished to train, as she could not travel to Southern California where Barnetts training centre is located. 22 from the University Area Community Center in Tampa, FL. I mean, I'll have friends and family there, obviously. 2023 www.argusleader.com. Shayna Baszler On Potential WWE Crossover With STARDOM: Never Say Never. Baszler traditionally fought as a bantamweight, meaning her last fight was 20 pounds heavier than the weight class where she was most successful. Ooh, is someone hangry?! Baszler is a Lincoln High School graduate and former MMA fighter who performs under the Smackdown brand of WWE. Bliss matches and angles have featured an array of special effects, pyro and ThunderDome-inspired magic. Besides The Queen of Spades, she has also been dubbed as the submission magician due to her extended arsenal of submission manoeuvres. After a long and successful run atop the NXT women's division, Shayna Baszler was called up to the main roster in early 2020. And so I went away to college. Though she was advised not to wrestle on SmackDown due to injury, Natalya decided to do so anyway, with Tegan Nox by her side . Shayna grew up with a sister who is a cancer survivor and the . A former MMA fighter and current WWE superstar is coming home to Sioux Falls for Sunday's SuperShow at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. On this night, not only was she performing in front of the biggest audience of her career, but she also fought her toughest opponent. I mean, there might be a story to tell, but you're not telling it in the match. Regarding her family background, she is the daughter of Skip Baszler (Father . Whos left? There are plenty of tough women in WWE, but only one of them used to fight in a cage for a living. But you know, I hope Sioux Falls hasn'tforgot about me. Baszler is a Lincoln High School graduate and former MMA fighter who performs under the Smackdown brand of WWE. After ruthlessly attacking Jax and ending the partnership, however, Baszler was selected by SmackDown in the 2021 WWE Draft. Despite not winning The Ultimate Fighter, Baszler did get an opportunity to fight in the biggest MMA promotion in the world. After winning that, she also came out victorious in her next match, which was against Christy Zimmerman on November 14, 2003. 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. She was chosen by Rousey and fought Julianna Pea in the first match of the season. 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. She made her in-ring debut against Cheerleader Melissa at a Quintessential Pro Wrestling (QPG) event on September 26, 2015. A WWE official, told the Argus Leader via email that Baszler would be making a special appearance. Among those wins was a knockout win against Ronda Rousey. This was a throwback shoot taken of the two back in the day for a South Dakota magazine, 605 Magazine. Its scary and youre asking the guys outside if hes in a good mood today. If you are interested please send us E-mail or DM. Shotzi delivers a fiery speech about The Baddest Woman on the Planet but is taken out by Shayna Baszler. After being released by the promotion, she lost to Reina Miura in her latest outing inside an MMA ring. She serves as the coach for the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz, a roller derby team based out of South Dakota. A photo most fans just wouldn't expect from one of the heels currently in WWE. Shayna Andrea Baszler (born August 8, 1980) is a former MMA fighter and current professional wrestler.She was trained in Catch Wrestling by Billy Robinson, Mixed Martial Arts by Josh Barnett (who also gave her the "Queen of Spades" nickname), and is a former trainee/sparring partner of Ronda Rousey.. Baszler had her first professional MMA fight in 2006, and was signed in 2013 by the UFC to . 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. Throughout her career, Baszler fought 26 times. 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. Next Edge Academy was a gym that I helped get off the ground. The next week I did it again and he loved it. ", Shayna Baszler Reveals What She Is No Longer Allowed To Wear On WWE NXT TV. For McMann, this was one of seven consecutive victories that earned her an opportunity at the UFC title. Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. Following the match, Shayna became a top trending topic on Twitter for all the wrong reasons. She's also a former UFC fighter and member of the "MMA Four Horsewomen" faction alongside the likes of Ronda Rousey, according to WWE. Once co-directed a Star Trek fan film with a budget of less than $200. Its nerve-racking. All rights reserved. The coaches of the season were Rousey and former Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate. Currently, she is 41 years old. New, The Miz Shares INCREDIBLE WrestleMania Pitch That WWE Turned Down Whether she won or lost, all of her 15 fights ended with a knockout or a submission. WWE played up Bliss hypnotic powers as Reginald refused to look her in the eye and cowered before her presence. Hungry for the Raw Women's Championship, Shayna Baszler stalks Becky Lynch on the road to the most unique WrestleMania of all time. Thatform of wrestling is made up of submissions and pins, two methods of control and great for showing off skills. "The girls that came through here from the beginning have all set the tone for how great this division has been," Baszler said. In 2008, Baszler was one of the first women to fight on broadcast television when she fought on an Elite XC card on CBS. Shayna Baszler debuted a new Warhammer 40K-inspired look at last night's Royal Rumble event in San Antonio. Following the loss, Modafferi won her next six fights. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. Baszler: "My mom and dad live there. New, AEW's MJF Blasts "Overrated" Ex-WWE Champ, NXT Star "Scared Of Getting Lost" On WWE's Main Roster WhatCulture is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Natalya went one-on-one with Shayna Baszler on Friday Night SmackDown as Ronda Rousey and Natalya stood ringside and ready for action at any moment. Similar to her teammate Ronda Rousey, Baszlers last UFC fight was against former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes. I was one of the original members, the martial arts gym is downtown. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). 1 min read. Meltzer (h/t Varble) reported last week that WWE had been planning to have Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler challenge Damage CTRL for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania. It's not like all of a sudden the reins are off. Now everyone gets to see it on a bigger stage. There are plenty of tough women in WWE, but only one of them used to fight in a cage for a living. The gimmick helped her to project herself as a rock star-type personality. Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV. @heykarentran. Her full name is Shayna Andrea Baszler. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. Get the latest WWE news on Shayna Baszler. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I think it was just to get it off my chest. Shayna Andrea Baszler is an American professional wrestler and retired mixed martial artist signed with WWE. I have been to shows that were in Sioux Falls while I've been signed with WWE. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/shayna-baszler-13462.php. 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