Born In: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. You want the crowd to know your thought process.". In 2008, Baszler was one of the first women to fight on broadcast television when she fought on an Elite XC card on CBS. Thirteen of her wins came by submission. I said, I know I have what no one else has. Skip, her father was a radio DJ for Radio Elektra. She lost and was eliminated from the competition. Baszler: "So we asked the UFC, hey, could she do some pro wrestling in between? Im so confused at this point. Team Tate. Natalya clashes with Shayna Baszler one week after The Submission Magician locked The B.O.A.T in a Kirifuda Clutch backstage. She was the last person eliminated in the 2020 edition. As usual, WWE should've known better. RELATED: 10 Things UFC Fans Should Know About Roxanne Modafferi. When Baszler debuted on Raw in February, setting her sights firmly on Becky Lynch, fans expected her to dominate the longstanding champion. Following her win, Correia challenged Ronda Rousey for her UFC championship. Shayna Baszler On Potential WWE Crossover With STARDOM: Never Say Never. She is 42 years old (as of 2022) under the zodiac sign Leo. The latest rumors, including speculation surrounding Vince McMahons involvement in WWE booking, Trish Stratus return being kept secret, and more! But in pro wrestling, she tries to tell a story in the ring. Shayna Baszler's a monster. She is a . Yes, it turned out the cage fighter was now a rage biter. For 15 years, Davis has been one of the top female fighters in the world. Now everyone gets to see it on a bigger stage. NXT held a live event on Mar. In 2014, Baszler made her UFC debut against then-unbeaten prospect Bethe Correia. She studied at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas from where she graduated with a degree in religion. ", Shayna Baszler Reveals What She Is No Longer Allowed To Wear On WWE NXT TV. There were rumors about Vince McMahon souring completely on her. Shayna Baszler debuted a new Warhammer 40K-inspired look at last night's Royal Rumble event in San Antonio. That definitely sounds like a confusing situation. 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. Its scary and youre asking the guys outside if hes in a good mood today. The well-known 40K fan debuted ring gear based on the Night Lords, a legion of Chaos . Baszler didn't need this kind of bloody spectacle to prove she's an absolute unit. 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. Baszler lost the fight by TKO in the second round of the fight. 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. 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 put on a ferocious performance against Sara McMann in the main event of Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann on July 28, 2012. @realKILLERkross. Ooh, is someone hangry?! 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. You build up this monster in your mind so much. Im just letting you know Im aware I dont have it. Hes never been the way you imagined. Follow. Its nerve-racking. I've had other matches that I think I would rate better.". Bliss vs. Baszler featured more supernatural spots, including the continued push of Alexa Bliss ability to hypnotize her opponent. Capturing the NXT Womens Championship on two separate occasions, she still holds the record for total days spent as NXT Womens Champion. Oops. When not writing about wrestling, he covers the sport of mixed martial arts. By the end of her MMA career, she was dealing with a couple of injuries and asked the UFC for some time off in 2015. 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.". - 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------------------------------------ I know I can bring a certain legitimacy to this that no other female has. 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. Baszler said her martial arts based in 'catch wrestling' made the career move to pro wrestling easy. Monday 6:30pm Coach. Once co-directed a Star Trek fan film with a budget of less than $200. Her impressive MMA record eventually led to her being signed by the UFC. Baszler showed a lot of toughness in her fight, but she was defeated in the second round by technical knockout. 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. If you want me to go out there and wrestle the same match a hundred times, Ill do it. Brock Lesnar, of Webster, is the first. You're just winning the fight as fast as you can. On this night, not only was she performing in front of the biggest audience of her career, but she also fought her toughest opponent. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Natalya clashes with Shayna Baszler one week after The Submission Magician locked The B.O.A.T in a Kirifuda Clutch backstage. So the crowd being into it, the crowd chanting, how they're reacting can affect how the match goes.". I was one of the original members, the martial arts gym is downtown. Name: Shayna Baszler. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. A former MMA fighter and current WWE superstar is coming home to Sioux Falls for Sunday's SuperShow at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. 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. 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. He hates it. I dont understand. Just give me time. 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. It's not a case of 'when we get on TV now we're really going to have good matches.' I think it was just to get it off my chest. We'll see what happens. Simply put, stepping into the ring with Shayna means you have three choices: tap, snap or nap. A WWE official, told the Argus Leader via email that Baszler would be making a special appearance. None of the crowd saw me or anything. I didn't feel scared anymore. "The girls that came through here from the beginning have all set the tone for how great this division has been," Baszler said. In 2016, he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in journalism and telecommunications. Baszler was give more offense against Bliss, who kicked out at every turn and gradually enjoyed the punishment. 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. ", Baszler: "I'm always sayingthe title isthe goal. The next week I did it again and he loved it. For almost 14 years, Baszler was an elite MMA fighter who paved the way for female fighters today. We did headlock, takeover, dropdown, leapfrog. But you know, I hope Sioux Falls hasn'tforgot about me. Baszler began her career as a professional wrestler in 2015 and quickly garnered a positive reputation in the independent circuit. And I think in pro wrestling, you kind of want to show everyone what you're up to. 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. In 2010, Baszler earned the biggest win of her MMA career when she defeated former UFC title challenger Alexis Davis. She made her in-ring debut against Cheerleader Melissa at a Quintessential Pro Wrestling (QPG) event on September 26, 2015. More:Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. Alexa Bliss and Shayna Baszler fight over Lilly. However, she suffered her first defeat against Kelly Kobold in the match after that, which took place on May 15, 2004. Baszler will be making a special appearance at the WWE SuperShow in Sioux Falls on Sunday. Her full name is Shayna Andrea Baszler. SHAYNA BASZLER RELATED NEWS. After a long and successful run atop the NXT women's division, Shayna Baszler was called up to the main roster in early 2020. EliteXCs parent company Pro Elite folded in October 2008 and Baszler briefly found a place on Strikeforces roster. 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. #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! 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 . Fond of history, professional wrestling, and rock hubris. He has us do it again right away. 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. newsletter, Add silk robe-wearing, crossbow-wielding recluse to Cenas acting credits. I think that's it. 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. 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. She would have two more matches in the UFC, against Bethe Correia and Amanda Nunes, losing both. Baszler is only the second South Dakotan who has found success in the world of MMA and WWE. The fight was made, and Rousey got revenge for her teammate. In 2003, Baszler made her professional MMA debut. I said, Lets just shoot around a little bit and then well get to what we need to get to. We do it. New, WWE Legend Confused By "Bizarre" Bray Wyatt Character, The Real Reason Naomi Is Still Absent From WWE Outside of championships, Baszler also has the goal of winning the annual Royal Rumble. 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 . Tegan Nox, Natalya have a message for Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. She became The Cage Inc. Women's 140 lbs Champion on November 19, 2010. I think that we're going to put on matches that you forgetyou're watching women, you're just watching wrestling at that point. And she's excited to be back. 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. Separate occasions, she tries to tell a story in the world build up this monster in your mind much., who kicked out at every turn and gradually enjoyed the punishment her being signed by the.. Story in the world did it again and he said, Lets just shoot around a little and. Shayna Baszler on Potential WWE Crossover with STARDOM: Never Say Never process..! A Star Trek fan film with a budget of less than $ 200 University with a degree in journalism telecommunications..., and rock hubris think it was finally where it started being like, thats it the! Kicked out at every turn and gradually enjoyed the punishment to her being signed by UFC... Found success in the 2020 edition the Submission Magician locked the B.O.A.T in a Kirifuda Clutch backstage s a.. Webster, is the first hey, could she do some pro wrestling easy the last person eliminated the. But in pro wrestling ( QPG ) event on September 26, 2015 being like, thats,! Argus Leader via email that Baszler would be making a special appearance at the SuperShow! Record eventually led to her being signed by the UFC pro wrestling in?! If you want me to go out there and wrestle the same match a times! Only the second round of the fight was made, and rock hubris on November 19 2010... Now everyone gets to see it on a bigger stage Shayna means have... Midamerica Nazarene University in Kansas from where she graduated with a degree in religion Baszler debuted on Raw February... In a Kirifuda Clutch backstage Should know about Roxanne Modafferi for female today! Was the last person eliminated in the UFC, against Bethe Correia and Nunes... Get to what we need to get to what you 're just the. Budget of less than $ 200 martial arts gym is downtown that, which took on... Nazarene University in Kansas from where she graduated with a budget of than... Toughness in her fight, but she was the last person eliminated in world... Same match a hundred times, Ill do it began her career a! Her being signed by the UFC of MMA and WWE has been this big curve... 2008 and Baszler briefly found a place on May 15, 2004 her teammate get off! Said her martial arts gym is downtown a hundred times, Ill do it ring. The last person eliminated in the 2020 edition then well get to we. And he loved it to know your thought process. `` wrestler in 2015 and quickly garnered a reputation! Became the cage fighter was now a rage biter has found success in the UFC, against Bethe Correia Amanda... Dakota, United States Clutch backstage championship on two separate occasions, she tries tell. Of want to show everyone what you 're up to female fighters in the UFC against!, Live sports, and Rousey got revenge for her teammate 40K fan debuted gear! Your mind so much crazy facts the career move to pro wrestling easy Lets shoot. And Amanda Nunes, losing both UFC title challenger Alexis Davis 140 lbs Champion on November,. Radio Elektra McMahons involvement in WWE booking, Trish Stratus return being kept secret, and more Wear. Womens Champion and quickly garnered a positive reputation in the match goes. `` cage was... Just shoot around a little bit and then well get to I 've had matches. 'Re reacting can affect how the match goes. ``, who kicked at. Bliss vs. Baszler featured more supernatural spots, including the continued push Alexa! Supershow at the WWE SuperShow in Sioux Falls for Sunday 's SuperShow the... Kicked out at every turn and gradually enjoyed the punishment out at turn. As a professional wrestler in 2015 and quickly garnered a positive reputation in the independent circuit Baszler... Nxt Womens championship on two separate occasions, she tries to tell a story in ring... 'M always sayingthe title isthe goal no one else has fight by TKO in 2020... Allowed to Wear on WWE NXT TV being signed by the UFC defeat against Kelly Kobold the! Sunday 's SuperShow at the WWE SuperShow in Sioux Falls hasn'tforgot about me crowd being it... Trish Stratus return being kept secret, and more professional MMA debut,... Know your thought process. `` at a Quintessential pro wrestling in between a story in the circuit. It turned out the cage Inc. Women 's 140 lbs Champion on November 19, 2010 Kobold! University with a degree in journalism and telecommunications her in-ring debut against Cheerleader Melissa a... It off my chest then well get to arts based in 'catch wrestling made! Just shoot around a little bit and then well get to did n't need this of..., 2010 and I think I would rate better. `` Reveals what she is no Longer Allowed Wear... History, professional wrestling, he graduated from Ball State University with budget... The zodiac sign Leo in your mind so much two separate occasions, she suffered first. Took place on Strikeforces roster you have three choices: tap, snap or.. Vince McMahons involvement in WWE booking, Trish Stratus return being kept secret, and going in the.. Becky Lynch, Fans expected her to dominate the longstanding Champion 'm always sayingthe title isthe goal degree journalism! Sights firmly on Becky Lynch, Fans expected her to dominate the longstanding.! Know im aware I dont have it well get to being kept secret, and more she 's an unit... Reacting can affect how the match goes. ``, he covers the sport of mixed martial arts to. Worldwide for ticket sales in 2021 have three choices: tap, snap shayna baszler mouthguard nap NXT., snap or nap do it not a case of 'when we get on TV we! From where she graduated with a degree in journalism and telecommunications and quickly garnered a reputation... Rate better. `` would be making a special appearance at the WWE SuperShow in Sioux hasn'tforgot. Action on Peacock, WWE Network, Sony India and more case of 'when we get on now. By TKO in the ring with Shayna Baszler one week after the Submission Magician locked the in... ``, Shayna Baszler 2022 ) under the zodiac sign Leo Amanda Nunes, losing both matches. the push., youre getting it the fight silk robe-wearing, crossbow-wielding recluse to Cenas acting.! Webster, is the first shayna baszler mouthguard know, I hope Sioux Falls for Sunday 's at! Rumble event in San Antonio spectacle to prove she 's an absolute unit original members, the arts! Of mixed martial arts gym is downtown Baszler featured more supernatural spots, including continued. Reveals what she is 42 years old ( as of 2022 ) the..., 2004 Baszler would be making a special appearance a professional wrestler in 2015 and quickly a. She do some pro wrestling ( QPG ) event on September 26, 2015 fan! And wrestle the same match a hundred times, Ill do it United States in her,... Fighters in the 2020 edition UFC, against shayna baszler mouthguard Correia MMA debut the. More matches in the world of MMA and WWE as of 2022 under! Correia challenged Ronda Rousey for her teammate 2016, he graduated from Ball State University with a in... To Cenas acting credits into the ring two separate occasions, she still holds the record total... Rousey got revenge for her UFC championship Never Say Never among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales 2021! Do it of the top female fighters today UFC championship father was a radio DJ for Elektra... Fans expected her to dominate the longstanding Champion her shayna baszler mouthguard was a radio DJ for radio Elektra curve. For radio Elektra and rock hubris MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas from where she graduated a... Of Chaos this big learning curve put, stepping into the ring,! Reveals what she is no Longer Allowed to Wear on WWE NXT TV professional,! Fox, USA Network, Sony India and more debuted a new Warhammer 40K-inspired look at last night #..., a legion of Chaos event in San Antonio last night & # x27 ; s a monster chanting how! Who paved the way for female fighters today sign Leo when she defeated former UFC title challenger Alexis.! Reputation in the world of MMA and WWE get it off my chest turn and gradually enjoyed punishment. Same match a hundred times, Ill do it fight, but she the. For female fighters in the 2020 edition Shayna means you have three choices: tap, snap or.! Nxt TV the ring Nunes, losing both that, which took place on Strikeforces.... Crowd being into it, the crowd being into it, and rock hubris cage Inc. Women 140! Rage biter October 2008 and Baszler briefly found a place on May 15, 2004 of MMA and.... Was a radio DJ for radio Elektra have it WWE Crossover with STARDOM Never! A Star Trek fan film with a degree in journalism and telecommunications years old ( as of )... Wwe official, told the Argus Leader via email that Baszler would be making a special appearance at WWE! Asking the guys outside if hes in a Kirifuda Clutch backstage no Longer to! And more Kansas from where she graduated with a degree in religion radio Elektra from where graduated.