Following her win, Correia challenged Ronda Rousey for her UFC championship. Shayna Baszler was born to parents, Margaret and Skip Baszler. Baszler is a Lincoln High School graduate and former MMA fighter who performs under the Smackdown brand of WWE. 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. Got a storyideafrom your community? 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. We're never not scared of her, and that's not going to change anytime soon. Baszler traditionally fought as a bantamweight, meaning her last fight was 20 pounds heavier than the weight class where she was most successful. Baszler didn't need this kind of bloody spectacle to prove she's an absolute unit. 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. Just six months after the fight, Baszler would make her WWE debut as part of the Mae Young Classic. Baszler appeared in the 2015 comedy film Entourage as part of her real-life friend Ronda Rouseys crew. Just to keep her busy and in shape and keep doing stuff, earnsome money and they were like, 'no.' In 2003, she made her professional debut at a Reality Cage Fighting event in a match against Tina Johnson, which she won. I have been to shows that were in Sioux Falls while I've been signed with WWE. She then participated in the Freestyle Cage Fighting Women's Bantamweight Grand Prix at FCF 39, and eventually won the championship. She is best known for her work with WWE. 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. ", 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. The groundwork was laid out for us, and we are just continuing what we came into. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/shayna-baszler-13462.php. But yeah it's gonna be fun. Skip, her father was a radio DJ for Radio Elektra. Baszler will be making a special appearance at the WWE SuperShow in Sioux Falls on Sunday. New, WWE Legend Confused By "Bizarre" Bray Wyatt Character, The Real Reason Naomi Is Still Absent From WWE Her showdown against Shayna Baszler all but guaranteed more of the same. Among those wins was a knockout win against Ronda Rousey. Baszler: "So we asked the UFC, hey, could she do some pro wrestling in between? We've been doing this. You know what I mean? newsletter, Add silk robe-wearing, crossbow-wielding recluse to Cenas acting credits. When Baszler debuted on Raw in February, setting her sights firmly on Becky Lynch, fans expected her to dominate the longstanding champion. 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. 3 DAYS AGOWWE Friday Night Smackdown3:34. She debuted in WWE in July 2017 as a participant in that years Mae Young Classic. Shayna Baszler is a South Dakota-raised . Her impressive MMA record eventually led to her being signed by the UFC. New, AEW's MJF Blasts "Overrated" Ex-WWE Champ, NXT Star "Scared Of Getting Lost" On WWE's Main Roster You have a unique look. Hes never been the way you imagined. Baszler lost the fight by TKO in the second round of the fight. 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. Please enter a valid email and try again. More: Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales . Im just letting you know Im aware I dont have it. Bliss vs. Baszler featured more supernatural spots, including the continued push of Alexa Bliss ability to hypnotize her opponent. Natalya clashes with Shayna Baszler one week after The Submission Magician locked The B.O.A.T in a Kirifuda Clutch backstage. Since defeating Baszler, Pena has won seven fights in the UFC. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. Besides The Queen of Spades, she has also been dubbed as the submission magician due to her extended arsenal of submission manoeuvres. As a mixed martial artist, Shayna Baszler won the Freestyle Cage Fighting Womens Bantamweight Grand Prix Championship on June 12, 2010. After a long and successful run atop the NXT womens division, Shayna Baszler was called up to the main roster in early 2020. '", 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. Baszler: "Timing, I think, in MMA there's not a story to tell. The Queen . He loved it. Shayna Baszler's a monster. She is 42 years old (as of 2022) under the zodiac sign Leo. SHAYNA BASZLER RELATED NEWS. 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.". Team Tate. 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. RELATED: 10 Things UFC Fans Should Know About Roxanne Modafferi. It was also Barnett who gave her the suggestion to carry an electric guitar to the cage to demonstrate that she was outspoken. In her last fight, back in December, Pena submitted longtime champion Amanda Nunes to win the UFC title. At their second event, the show was headlined by Baszler fighting Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann. Just give me time. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. And so I went away to college. 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. NXT held a live event on Mar. After being released by the promotion, she lost to Reina Miura in her latest outing inside an MMA ring. Its nerve-racking. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. She was chosen by Rousey and fought Julianna Pea in the first match of the season. 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's also a former UFC fighter and member of the "MMA Four Horsewomen" faction alongside the likes of Ronda Rousey, according to WWE. 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. Shayna Baszler recently reacted to Shinsuke Nakamura backing her to win the Money in the Bank. Monday 6:30pm Coach. In her second UFC fight, in 2015, Nunes defeated Baszler by technical knockout due to leg kicks. 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. RELATED: 10 Backstage Stories About Shayna Baszler We Can't Believe. 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. 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. We did headlock, takeover, dropdown, leapfrog. New, The Miz Shares INCREDIBLE WrestleMania Pitch That WWE Turned Down New, Triple H "Very Happy" With Failed Vince McMahon Prodigy's WWE Progress. Shotzi delivers a fiery speech about The Baddest Woman on the Planet but is taken out by Shayna Baszler. I was flabbergasted. It was tacky, it was gross, and it did nothing for Baszler, who was subsequently defeated by Lynch in surprise fashion at WrestleMania. If you want me to go out there and wrestle the same match a hundred times, Ill do it. In 2010, Baszler earned the biggest win of her MMA career when she defeated former UFC title challenger Alexis Davis. It's not a case of 'when we get on TV now we're really going to have good matches.' Baszler told the Argus Leader she dipped into pro wrestling as a way to keep fresh as she took a break from MMA. 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.' More:Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. However, she was unable to defeat then-UFC champion Ronda Rousey. Shayna Andrea Baszler is an American professional wrestler and retired mixed martial artist signed with WWE. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. @realKILLERkross. 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. Baszler got her start in MMA at South Dakota-based promotion Reality Cage Fighting against Tina Johnson on October 31, 2003. 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. In 2005, she fought for Jungle Madness 2 and won her match against Heather Lobs. Email reporter Alfonzo Galvan at agalvan@argusleader.comor follow him on Twitter@GalvanReports. Baszler triumphed over Sarah D'Alelio in her next match but lost to Alexis Davis in her third and final outing for Invicta. Similar to her teammate Ronda Rousey, Baszlers last UFC fight was against former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes. WWE played up Bliss hypnotic powers as Reginald refused to look her in the eye and cowered before her presence. Next Edge Academy was a gym that I helped get off the ground. In 2003, Baszler made her professional MMA debut. Doesn't matter if it looks cool. 10 Wrestlers Who Lost All Passion For The Business RELATED: 10 Things You Should Know About Ronda Rousey's UFC Career. Shayna Baszler debuted a new Warhammer 40K-inspired look at last night's Royal Rumble event in San Antonio. Thirteen of her wins came by submission. Brock Lesnar, of Webster, is the first. He hates it. The Queen of Spades was also asked if she's thought about her legacy and the women who came through NXT, and what it means for NXT going live on TV. "I don't know if this is a story I should tell, but I have a 1969 Mustang, and it's my prize possession. Shayna Baszler On Potential WWE Crossover With STARDOM: Never Say Never. And have fun. He has us do it again right away. As usual, WWE should've known better. 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. Reginald distracted Alexa Bliss, leading to an early advantage by Shayna Baszler, however Alexa Bliss quickly took control as she creepily stalked the ring. I went in the back and he said, It looks like you are just fighting each other. He makes us do it again. We'll see what happens. Whether she won or lost, all of her 15 fights ended with a knockout or a submission. Following the match, Shayna became a top trending topic on Twitter for all the wrong reasons. Baszler: "Oh, man, I hope we fill that arena up. Born In: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. She serves as the coach for the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz, a roller derby team based out of South Dakota. Although a losing effort on her part, the bout was picked as the Fight of the Night. I don't know. Baszler won the bout and in effect, became the inaugural TCI Women's 140 lbs Champion. And she's excited to be back. Yes, it turned out the cage fighter was now a rage biter. 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. ", Shayna Baszler Reveals What She Is No Longer Allowed To Wear On WWE NXT TV. Youll never have to worry about me being in shape. 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. So I went to the show and said hi to everyone, but I wasn't on the show. I said, I know I have what no one else has. There are plenty of tough women in WWE, but only one of them used to fight in a cage for a living. She also said her in-ring style focused on her MMA backgroundhelps her connect more in matches with traditional "good guy" opponents or "baby faces" as they're called in pro wrestling. I think that we're going to put on matches that you forgetyou're watching women, you're just watching wrestling at that point. She became The Cage Inc. Women's 140 lbs Champion on November 19, 2010. The next week I did it again and he loved it. Two months later, on October 10, WWE revealed that Baszler had signed with them and was training at the WWEs Performance Center. 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. Despite not winning The Ultimate Fighter, Baszler did get an opportunity to fight in the biggest MMA promotion in the world. Whos left? Latest on Shayna Baszler including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Baszler took just over one minute to submit Modafferi with a hammerlock in a fight that took place in Japan. Baszler was give more offense against Bliss, who kicked out at every turn and gradually enjoyed the punishment. 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 was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. As Baszler stood up, her mouth dripping in Lynch's supposed blood, the audience groaned with disgust. 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. A rare throwback that we thought we'd never see featuring Shayna Baszler and a fellow MMA friend from back in the day. Regarding her family background, she is the daughter of Skip Baszler (Father . Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.Stream 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! Just give me a chance. A former MMA fighter and current WWE superstar is coming home to Sioux Falls for Sunday's SuperShow at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. The "Queen of Spades"mentionedUndertaker vs. Shawn Michaels as one of her favorite matches ever and Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior. Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon booking, Trish Stratus return, Raw, Riddle, more! Well do this. We go and we do a match that she basically calls to me and its a normal match. Once co-directed a Star Trek fan film with a budget of less than $200. Its scary and youre asking the guys outside if hes in a good mood today. Sign up for the She earned another victory by submission, but it was technically a technical knockout due to the submission coming from strikes. 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. Shayna Baszler has been a vocal advocate for the movement to establish a South Dakota athletic commission for combat sports. Going from live matches in packed arenas to taped matches in an empty warehouse likely played a part in Baszlers confusion. 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. In order to start the division, the UFC included women on the 18th season of The Ultimate Fighter. At her request, he created a syllabus for her as well as a video on catch wrestling. I was on NXTand I think like Raw was there and I just so happenedto be home, like by coincidence. Shotzi delivers a fiery speech about The Baddest Woman on the Planet but is taken out by Shayna Baszler. Shayna Baszler comments on a potential crossover between STARDOM and WWE. Stay up to date with WWE player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. 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. Shortly after losing at WrestleMania, Baszler's push quickly went south. She is originally from Sioux Falls in South Dakota and appears to have a mixed ethnicity. Shayna Baszler (full name - Shayna Andrea Baszler) was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the USA on August 8, 1980. After vanquishing many a foe inside the octagon, The Submission Magician chose to apply her martial craft to the squared circle, and her skills translated quickly. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. ", Baszler: "I'm always sayingthe title isthe goal. A photo most fans just wouldn't expect from one of the heels currently in WWE. Photo Credit: WWE. Emma goes one-on-one with The Submission Magician for the first time ever. 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. Onewrestler will be making her first pro appearancein her hometown of Sioux Fallsas a WWE Superstar,live at the Denny Sanford Premier Center onJan. 16. The latest rumors, including speculation surrounding Vince McMahons involvement in WWE booking, Trish Stratus return being kept secret, and more! 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. In 2006, Baszler shared the cage with one of the most beloved fighters in UFC history, Roxanne Modafferi. If we're not in this to be champions, then it's going to be a rough road.". I go and I sit outside Vinces office for a long time. On this night, not only was she performing in front of the biggest audience of her career, but she also fought her toughest opponent. Shayna grew up with a sister who is a cancer survivor and the . Baszler: "IfSioux Falls hasn't forgotten about me, I'll come out to cheers instead of jeers. Wrestlers from both the Smackdown and Raw brands of WWE will be in Sioux Falls on Sunday. When she decided to become a professional wrestler, she was already in her mid-30s. Heres the transcript of her account, courtesy of WrestlingNews.co: You come in with this image that [Vince is] this unhinged, crazy guy, but hes always so nice and critiques me really well. "I just want to bring back that . When not working, he enjoys traveling the country to watch live wrestling and UFC events. 2023 www.argusleader.com. After attacking Lynch and knocking her out with the Kirifuda Clutch, Baszler removed her mouth guard and bit her unsuspecting victim on the neck. Name: Shayna Baszler. If you are interested please send us E-mail or DM. The gimmick helped her to project herself as a rock star-type personality. You want the crowd to know your thought process.". Natalya clashes with Shayna Baszler one week after The Submission Magician locked The B.O.A.T in a Kirifuda Clutch backstage. Nunes won the title by submitting Miesha Tate. So we'll see what happens when I come out and, and hopefully it's good. None of the crowd saw me or anything. 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. Rousey knocked out Correia in the first round of their fight. 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. Baszler is only the second South Dakotan who has found success in the world of MMA and WWE. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WW. That's the one that's most memorable to me. Email reporter Alfonzo Galvan at agalvan@argusleader.comor follow him on Twitter@GalvanReports. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Nattie has trained with me in an MMA gym. She met Josh Barnett who taught her catch wrestling by syllabus. Baszler began her career as a professional wrestler in 2015 and quickly garnered a positive reputation in the independent circuit. 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. ", Baszler: "I think my coach had recognized and I think, you know, in hindsight, I can admit it, I think Iwas falling out of love with MMA, I started losing fights I shouldn't have. Got a storyideafrom your community? She studied at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas from where she graduated with a degree in religion. She made her in-ring debut against Cheerleader Melissa at a Quintessential Pro Wrestling (QPG) event on September 26, 2015. 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 . Bliss matches and angles have featured an array of special effects, pyro and ThunderDome-inspired magic. Though she was advised not to wrestle on SmackDown due to injury, Natalya decided to do so anyway, with Tegan Nox by her side . 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. The event starts at 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. 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. And I think that speaks so well of their ability and their desire to do that. It's not like all of a sudden the reins are off. Shayna Baszler and 7 others. They never expected her to resort to cannibalism like a stranded climber on Mount Everest, yet that's precisely what happened. In 2016, he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in journalism and telecommunications. Investigator and writer based in Vancouver, Canada. ", 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. Shayna Baszler was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). And so my coach sat me down and was like, 'Listen, how about we step away and do this pro wrestling thing and see just a reset? Prior to the match, Alexa Bliss teased to expect the unexpected as you never know who or what would show up. She immediately dominated a women's Elimination Chamber match and then challenged Becky Lynch for the Raw women's championship at WrestleMania 36.. She is the current holder of the AIW Women's Championship. A terrific athlete with a legitimate mixed martial arts pedigree, Baszler hardly needs to rely on a cheap gimmick to look intimidating. 2023 www.argusleader.com. 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 . Baszlers MMA career was filled with high profile fights and memorable moments that all of her fans should know about. Baszler signed to the worlds largest professional wrestling company in 2017 and has had nothing but success since. After a long and successful run atop the NXT women's division, Shayna Baszler was called up to the main roster in early 2020. This was when we were doing the stuff at the [Performance Center] and we were recording some episodes and doing some live. Baszler lost a decision in a fight that only had two rounds. 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