In 2003, Baszler made her professional MMA debut. Margaret Baszler, her mother, is Chinese. 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. Minor is also a gamer and action figure collector. She has also received an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate. In MMA, Baszler was taught to tune out the crowd and focus on winning whether it looked "good" or not. Shayna Baszler was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. Date Of Birth: Aug 8th 1980. 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. When she decided to become a professional wrestler, she was already in her mid-30s. 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. But from the pictures, Shayna shared on Instagram, clearly, her sister and she looked no less than twins. Save the vampires for Hollywood. Skip, her father was a radio DJ for Radio Elektra. 514k Followers, 888 Following, 2,118 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Shayna Baszler (@qosbaszler) qosbaszler. The gimmick helped her to project herself as a rock star-type personality. Overall, only four of her professional fights went to the judges scorecards. I didn't feel scared anymore. In 2016, he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in journalism and telecommunications. 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. Credit: WWE.com. vs QueenZelina and Carmella. In 2006, Baszler shared the cage with one of the most beloved fighters in UFC history, Roxanne Modafferi. I said, Lets just shoot around a little bit and then well get to what we need to get to. We do it. Get the latest WWE news on Shayna Baszler. Alexa Bliss and Shayna Baszler fight over Lilly. 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 put on a ferocious performance against Sara McMann in the main event of Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann on July 28, 2012. The next week I had a match with Nattie. Shayna Baszler comments on a potential crossover between STARDOM and WWE. I was still new and didnt know how stuff is., Nattie said, I got you. As Baszler stood up, her mouth dripping in Lynch's supposed blood, the audience groaned with disgust. After winning that, she also came out victorious in her next match, which was against Christy Zimmerman on November 14, 2003. The 41-year-old mentioned Kairi Sane, Sasha Banks and Rhea Ripley as some of the opponents she's enjoyed facing off against the most. In August 2013, she was picked as one of the contestants for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. The Queen . Shayna Baszler: Bio. 10 Things Fans Should Know About Shayna Baszler's MMA Career, 10 Backstage Stories About Shayna Baszler We Can't Believe, 10 Things UFC Fans Should Know About Roxanne Modafferi, 10 Things You Should Know About Ronda Rousey's UFC Career, 10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching Old ECW Wrestling, Why Shane McMahon Was Never Going To Be The Heir To Vince McMahon's WWE, Explained, 10 Former Impact/TNA Wrestlers Who Surprisingly Are Still Wrestling. ", 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. For 15 years, Davis has been one of the top female fighters in the world. 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. Earlier this year, Modafferi retired from the sport after having 12 fights in the worlds biggest MMA promotion. New, WWE Legend Confused By "Bizarre" Bray Wyatt Character, The Real Reason Naomi Is Still Absent From WWE 1 min read. Thirteen of her wins came by submission. We did headlock, takeover, dropdown, leapfrog. 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 . 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? The crowd is a character in this whole thing. More:Sioux Falls-born wrestler Shayna Baszler coming home for WWE event; match card announced. Im so confused at this point. 's fundamental Class & 7:30pm Professor. She studied at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas from where she graduated with a degree in religion. Baszler lost a decision in a fight that only had two rounds. She began her MMA training soon after. So the crowd being into it, the crowd chanting, how they're reacting can affect how the match goes.". Following her win, Correia challenged Ronda Rousey for her UFC championship. When I first started wrestling on RAW, he gave me a talk that was like, Look, you have something different to offer. The 41-year-old said she'd like to be remembered as someone who helped legitimize the sport and women's wrestling. Shayna Baszler is an American mixed martial artist previously signed with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as well as a professional wrestler currently performing in World Wrestling Entertainments (WWE) developmental brand NXT. When not working, he enjoys traveling the country to watch live wrestling and UFC events. Verified. 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. Simply put, stepping into the ring with Shayna means you have three choices: tap, snap or nap. On August 10, 2017, she first appeared in an NXT house show. You have a unique look. 10 Recent Wrestling Moments That Shook The World, Ex-WWE Star "Couldn't Give Two Sh*ts" About Returning Tegan Nox, Natalya have a message for Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. Similar to her teammate Ronda Rousey, Baszlers last UFC fight was against former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes. Baszler: "Oh, man, I hope we fill that arena up. I went in the back and he said, It looks like you are just fighting each other. He makes us do it again. "I just want to bring back that . That definitely sounds like a confusing situation. Hes never been the way you imagined. In 2005, she fought for Jungle Madness 2 and won her match against Heather Lobs. Her full name is Shayna Andrea Baszler. 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. At her request, he created a syllabus for her as well as a video on catch wrestling. It was also Barnett who gave her the suggestion to carry an electric guitar to the cage to demonstrate that she was outspoken. She earned another victory by submission, but it was technically a technical knockout due to the submission coming from strikes. More:Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. 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 I think in pro wrestling, you kind of want to show everyone what you're up to. ", Baszler: "I'm always sayingthe title isthe goal. 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. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Name: Shayna Baszler. On June 19, 2009, she faced Sarah Kaufman, losing the match by a unanimous decision. For the next three years, she competed at various other independent promotions, including UCS, Ring of Fire, Freestyle Combat Challenge, MFC, Bodogfight, and NFF, winning against Cindy Romero, Julie Kedzie, Roxanne Modafferi, and Samantha Anderson, and losing to Amanda Buckner twice. A photo most fans just wouldn't expect from one of the heels currently in WWE. Baszler is a Lincoln High School graduate and former MMA fighter who performs under the Smackdown brand of WWE. I dont understand. Shayna Baszler is a South Dakota-raised . 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. New, Triple H "Very Happy" With Failed Vince McMahon Prodigy's WWE Progress. He hates it. Shotzi delivers a fiery speech about The Baddest Woman on the Planet but is taken out by Shayna Baszler. Due to the success and popularity of former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, the UFC decided to promote womens MMA. 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. 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 became The Cage Inc. Women's 140 lbs Champion on November 19, 2010. ", 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. He loved it. 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. Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. There are plenty of tough women in WWE, but only one of them used to fight in a cage for a living. Baszler appeared in the 2015 comedy film Entourage as part of her real-life friend Ronda Rouseys crew. I think that we're going to put on matches that you forgetyou're watching women, you're just watching wrestling at that point. 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.". And have fun. She is originally from Sioux Falls in South Dakota and appears to have a mixed ethnicity. Whether she won or lost, all of her 15 fights ended with a knockout or a submission. After being released by the promotion, she lost to Reina Miura in her latest outing inside an MMA ring. Shayna Baszler is one of the toughest and most intimidating women in the WWE. Baszler will be making a special appearance at the WWE SuperShow in Sioux Falls on Sunday. The latest rumors, including speculation surrounding Vince McMahons involvement in WWE booking, Trish Stratus return being kept secret, and more! Born In: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. You know what I mean? 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. The NXT superstar was born in Germany to German and Chinese parents. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. 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. 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. That's the one that's most memorable to me. Im just letting you know Im aware I dont have it. Got a storyideafrom your community? While competing on The Ultimate Fighter, Baszler shared the cage with current UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Julianna Pena. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Since defeating Baszler, Pena has won seven fights in the UFC. In 2010, Baszler earned the biggest win of her MMA career when she defeated former UFC title challenger Alexis Davis. She is of German descent from her father's side and of Chinese ancestry from her mother's. She studied at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas from where she graduated with a degree in religion. Despite not winning The Ultimate Fighter, Baszler did get an opportunity to fight in the biggest MMA promotion in the world. And you know, I'll see you guys there.". Among those wins was a knockout win against Ronda Rousey. The well-known 40K fan debuted ring gear based on the Night Lords, a legion of Chaos . Her resume included impressive wins against notable fighters such as Liz Carmouche, Sarah Kaufmann, Jessica Eye, and former UFC Women's Bantamweight . For 15 years, Davis has been one of the top female fighters in the world. In 2008, Baszler was one of the first women to fight on broadcast television when she fought on an Elite XC card on CBS. Once co-directed a Star Trek fan film with a budget of less than $200. 514K followers. Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon booking, Trish Stratus return, Raw, Riddle, more! Sign up for BINGE to watch. A WWE official, told the Argus Leader via email that Baszler would be making a special appearance. Before entering the world of sports entertainment, Baszler was a female pioneer in the world of mixed martial arts. And I think that speaks so well of their ability and their desire to do that. Bliss matches and angles have featured an array of special effects, pyro and ThunderDome-inspired magic. 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. Argus Leader chatted with Baszler about her return. Ill figure it out. She's not always in it to end the fight right away, something she had to learn. Pena would go on to win two more fights and won that season of the show. Her showdown against Shayna Baszler all but guaranteed more of the same. For over 10 years, Invicta FC has been the top MMA promotion to only feature female fighters. 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