New, AEW's MJF Blasts "Overrated" Ex-WWE Champ, NXT Star "Scared Of Getting Lost" On WWE's Main Roster So I still go in there and get workouts in with the team there. ", 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. She is the current holder of the AIW Women's Championship. 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. You build up this monster in your mind so much. Going from live matches in packed arenas to taped matches in an empty warehouse likely played a part in Baszlers confusion. Even the Twilight fans in the crowd had seen enough. As Baszler stood up, her mouth dripping in Lynch's supposed blood, the audience groaned with disgust. She immediately dominated a womens Elimination Chamber match and then challenged Becky Lynch for the Raw womens championship at WrestleMania 36. 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's a monster. In 2016, he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in journalism and telecommunications. Team Jacob, for the record. She is a former NXT womens champion, WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, and has appeared numerous times at WrestleMania. Due to the success and popularity of former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, the UFC decided to promote womens MMA. 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. Stay up to date with WWE player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. For 15 years, Davis has been one of the top female fighters in the world. Shayna Baszler: With Shayna Andrea Baszler. #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! Please enter a valid email and try again. He hates it. 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! 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. 15 Shayna Throwback Shoot. The gimmick helped her to project herself as a rock star-type personality. Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. Following her win, Correia challenged Ronda Rousey for her UFC championship. 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. New, The Miz Shares INCREDIBLE WrestleMania Pitch That WWE Turned Down Follow. Baszler traditionally fought as a bantamweight, meaning her last fight was 20 pounds heavier than the weight class where she was most successful. So we'll see what happens when I come out and, and hopefully it's good. 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. 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 would like to potentially mix it up with some of . Something went wrong. All rights reserved. I dont understand. For over 10 years, Invicta FC has been the top MMA promotion to only feature female fighters. 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. Baszler signed to the worlds largest professional wrestling company in 2017 and has had nothing but success since. 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. When not working, he enjoys traveling the country to watch live wrestling and UFC events. The well-known 40K fan debuted ring gear based on the Night Lords, a legion of Chaos . Following the loss, Modafferi won her next six fights. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA N. She put on a ferocious performance against Sara McMann in the main event of Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann on July 28, 2012. In 2005, she fought for Jungle Madness 2 and won her match against Heather Lobs. At her request, he created a syllabus for her as well as a video on catch wrestling. However, she suffered her first defeat against Kelly Kobold in the match after that, which took place on May 15, 2004. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Baszler began her career as a professional wrestler in 2015 and quickly garnered a positive reputation in the independent circuit. But from the pictures, Shayna shared on Instagram, clearly, her sister and she looked no less than twins. Though she was advised not to wrestle on SmackDown due to injury, Natalya decided to do so anyway, with Tegan Nox by her side . I dont know how to figure it out week to week yet. If we're not in this to be champions, then it's going to be a rough road.". On this night, not only was she performing in front of the biggest audience of her career, but she also fought her toughest opponent. She debuted in WWE in July 2017 as a participant in that years Mae Young Classic. Simply put, stepping into the ring with Shayna means you have three choices: tap, snap or nap. I was still new and didnt know how stuff is., Nattie said, I got you. Outside of championships, Baszler also has the goal of winning the annual Royal Rumble. She's not always in it to end the fight right away, something she had to learn. Doesn't matter if it looks cool. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). 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. She began her MMA training soon after. Baszler told the Argus Leader she dipped into pro wrestling as a way to keep fresh as she took a break from MMA. As usual, WWE should've known better. 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. I go in there and I dont even know what I wanted out of it. NXT held a live event on Mar. 10 Recent Wrestling Moments That Shook The World, Ex-WWE Star "Couldn't Give Two Sh*ts" About Returning RELATED: 10 Things UFC Fans Should Know About Roxanne Modafferi. I mean, there might be a story to tell, but you're not telling it in the match. Baszler holds an American nationality and follows the Christianity religion. She's also a former UFC fighter and member of the "MMA Four Horsewomen" faction alongside the likes of Ronda Rousey, according to WWE. Will This AEW Wrestler "Make History" As World Champion? While Baszler won the first meeting against Davis, in 2013, Davis earned a submission victory against Baszler that won Fight of the Night honors in Invicta FC. Emma goes one-on-one with The Submission Magician for the first time ever. You want the crowd to know your thought process.". Full results (courtesy of @cdavidroberson2) and highlights are below. Tickets can be purchasedat the Denny Sanford Premier Center or on their Ticketmaster. Baszler will be making a special appearance at the WWE SuperShow in Sioux Falls on Sunday. I was one of the original members, the martial arts gym is downtown. 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. I was on NXTand I think like Raw was there and I just so happenedto be home, like by coincidence. But yeah it's gonna be fun. 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 . It was scary until we got in there, and then it was 'OK, we got this.'". She is best known for her work with WWE. vs QueenZelina and Carmella. Natalya clashes with Shayna Baszler one week after The Submission Magician locked The B.O.A.T in a Kirifuda Clutch backstage. newsletter, Add silk robe-wearing, crossbow-wielding recluse to Cenas acting credits. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/shayna-baszler-13462.php. Preferred Name: Shayna Baszler. Taking the next logical step in her career, she tried out for WWE sometime in late 2016. You're just winning the fight as fast as you can. Email reporter Alfonzo Galvan at agalvan@argusleader.comor follow him on Twitter@GalvanReports. And you know, I'll see you guys there.". She is 42 years old (as of 2022) under the zodiac sign Leo. Baszler got her start in MMA at South Dakota-based promotion Reality Cage Fighting against Tina Johnson on October 31, 2003. There were rumors about Vince McMahon souring completely on her. Just six months after the fight, Baszler would make her WWE debut as part of the Mae Young Classic. Bliss even smiled through various joint manipulation holds by Shayna Baszler. Similar to her teammate Ronda Rousey, Baszlers last UFC fight was against former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes. 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. Shayna Baszler was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. 's fundamental Class & 7:30pm Professor. All rights reserved. She studied at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas from where she graduated with a degree in religion. 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. 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. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. And then I think Undertaker and Shawn Michaels.". Bliss matches and angles have featured an array of special effects, pyro and ThunderDome-inspired magic. Born In: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Shayna Baszler debuted a new Warhammer 40K-inspired look at last night's Royal Rumble event in San Antonio. 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 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? Well do this. We go and we do a match that she basically calls to me and its a normal match. Got a storyideafrom your community? She became The Cage Inc. Women's 140 lbs Champion on November 19, 2010. 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. 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 is a . Its scary and youre asking the guys outside if hes in a good mood today. Shayna Baszler was born to parents, Margaret and Skip Baszler. Earlier this year, Modafferi retired from the sport after having 12 fights in the worlds biggest MMA promotion. She is originally from Sioux Falls in South Dakota and appears to have a mixed ethnicity. 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. 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. And I think in pro wrestling, you kind of want to show everyone what you're up to. 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. When she decided to become a professional wrestler, she was already in her mid-30s. 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. And so I went away to college. 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. I mean, I'll have friends and family there, obviously. 1 min read. This led to Bliss hitting her modified Sister Abigail finisher on Baszler and a Twisted Bliss for the win. 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. You have a unique look. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. The NXT superstar was born in Germany to German and Chinese parents. Baszler fought Cris Cyborg, who is a former Strikeforce and UFC champion. Shortly after losing at WrestleMania, Baszlers push quickly went south. 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. Born in 1980, Shayna Baszler is in her 40s. In 2006, Baszler shared the cage with one of the most beloved fighters in UFC history, Roxanne Modafferi. He loved it. I think it was just to get it off my chest. She is of German descent from her fathers side and of Chinese ancestry from her mothers. Tegan Nox, Natalya have a message for Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. Baszler: "My mom and dad live there. 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. This was a throwback shoot taken of the two back in the day for a South Dakota magazine, 605 Magazine. Scott Minor is a lifelong professional wrestling fan. She lost and was eliminated from the competition. Although a losing effort on her part, the bout was picked as the Fight of the Night. So the crowd being into it, the crowd chanting, how they're reacting can affect how the match goes.". The groundwork was laid out for us, and we are just continuing what we came into. ", Baszler:"My bread and butter are these like ultimate good guys.". 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. Once co-directed a Star Trek fan film with a budget of less than $200. Shayna Baszler was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. Baszler won the bout and in effect, became the inaugural TCI Women's 140 lbs Champion. 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. New. 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. After a long and successful run atop the NXT womens division, Shayna Baszler was called up to the main roster in early 2020. There are plenty of tough women in WWE, but only one of them used to fight in a cage for a living. She competed in WWE's Mae Young Classic, winning back-to-back matches against Mia Yim, Candice LeRae, Mercedes Martinez, and as a heel character, made it to the finals where she lost to Kairi Sane. I was flabbergasted. Hes never been the way you imagined. A rare throwback that we thought we'd never see featuring Shayna Baszler and a fellow MMA friend from back in the day. Sign up for Peacock to watch. As a mixed martial artist, Shayna Baszler won the Freestyle Cage Fighting Womens Bantamweight Grand Prix Championship on June 12, 2010. She was chosen by Rousey and fought Julianna Pea in the first match of the season. Natalya clashes with Shayna Baszler one week after The Submission Magician locked The B.O.A.T in a Kirifuda Clutch backstage. 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. Shayna Baszler is a female MMA fighter, born and raise Sioux-Falls. 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