Born In: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Born in 1980, Shayna Baszler is in her 40s. 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. Following her win, Correia challenged Ronda Rousey for her UFC championship. I think it was just to get it off my chest. 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. She debuted in WWE in July 2017 as a participant in that years Mae Young Classic. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 3 DAYS AGOWWE Friday Night Smackdown3:34. The fight was made, and Rousey got revenge for her teammate. After leaving the UFC following her loss to Nunes, Baszler fought one last time before retiring from MMA. Baszler took just over one minute to submit Modafferi with a hammerlock in a fight that took place in Japan. Save the vampires for Hollywood. Shayna Baszler debuted a new Warhammer 40K-inspired look at last night's Royal Rumble event in San Antonio. 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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. Yes, it turned out the cage fighter was now a rage biter. Natalya clashes with Shayna Baszler one week after The Submission Magician locked The B.O.A.T in a Kirifuda Clutch backstage. 2023 www.argusleader.com. In her second UFC fight, in 2015, Nunes defeated Baszler by technical knockout due to leg kicks. A terrific athlete with a legitimate mixed martial arts pedigree, Baszler hardly needs to rely on a cheap gimmick to look intimidating. 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. RELATED: 10 Backstage Stories About Shayna Baszler We Can't Believe. Tegan Nox, Natalya have a message for Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. Shayna Baszler: A Brief Biography. Hungry for the Raw Women's Championship, Shayna Baszler stalks Becky Lynch on the road to the most unique WrestleMania of all time. "The girls that came through here from the beginning have all set the tone for how great this division has been," Baszler said. '", 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. Shotzi delivers a fiery speech about The Baddest Woman on the Planet but is taken out by Shayna Baszler. In 2006, Baszler shared the cage with one of the most beloved fighters in UFC history, Roxanne Modafferi. Baszler is only the second South Dakotan who has found success in the world of MMA and 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. I go and I sit outside Vinces office for a long time. She is a . Following the match, Shayna became a top trending topic on Twitter for all the wrong reasons. Get the latest WWE news on Shayna Baszler. She won 12 fights in a row. Currently, she is 41 years old. Since defeating Baszler, Pena has won seven fights in the UFC. The crowd is a character in this whole thing. 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. And have fun. As usual, WWE should've known better. Before entering the world of sports entertainment, Baszler was a female pioneer in the world of mixed martial arts. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. I write about men in tights and the money they make for men in suits. The next week I did it again and he loved it. Baszler signed to the worlds largest professional wrestling company in 2017 and has had nothing but success since. Brock Lesnar, of Webster, is the first. Photo Credit: WWE. 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. Shotzi delivers a fiery speech about The Baddest Woman on the Planet but is taken out by Shayna Baszler. It's not a case of 'when we get on TV now we're really going to have good matches.' Got a storyideafrom your community? Her impressive MMA record eventually led to her being signed by the UFC. 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. Taking the next logical step in her career, she tried out for WWE sometime in late 2016. 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. Just to keep her busy and in shape and keep doing stuff, earnsome money and they were like, 'no.' 15 Shayna Throwback Shoot. Regarding her family background, she is the daughter of Skip Baszler (Father . Margaret Baszler, her mother, is Chinese. Name: Shayna Baszler. The well-known 40K fan debuted ring gear based on the Night Lords, a legion of Chaos . I was flabbergasted. That's the one that's most memorable to me. A former MMA fighter and current WWE superstar is coming home to Sioux Falls for Sunday's SuperShow at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Baszler lost a decision in a fight that only had two rounds. 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. 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.' 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. 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. Email reporter Alfonzo Galvan at agalvan@argusleader.comor follow him on Twitter@GalvanReports. Baszler: "So no, I've never performed in Sioux Falls as a part of WWE. None of the crowd saw me or anything. During the initial period of her MMA training, Shayna Baszler also wanted to incorporate catch wrestling into her training alongside Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She studied at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas from where she graduated with a degree in religion. A rare throwback that we thought we'd never see featuring Shayna Baszler and a fellow MMA friend from back in the day. For 15 years, Davis has been one of the top female fighters in the world. Just the winis ultimately what matters. The "Queen of Spades"mentionedUndertaker vs. Shawn Michaels as one of her favorite matches ever and Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior. Rousey knocked out Correia in the first round of their fight. Youll never have to worry about me being in shape. When she decided to become a professional wrestler, she was already in her mid-30s. Shayna Baszler was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. Shayna Andrea Baszler is an American professional wrestler and retired mixed martial artist signed with WWE. Like I justdidn't care as much as I did before, when I was younger in the sport.". As Baszler stood up, her mouth dripping in Lynch's supposed blood, the audience groaned with disgust. newsletter, Add silk robe-wearing, crossbow-wielding recluse to Cenas acting credits. Next Edge Academy was a gym that I helped get off the ground. 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. 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 went in the back and he said, It looks like you are just fighting each other. He makes us do it again. 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. New, AEW's MJF Blasts "Overrated" Ex-WWE Champ, NXT Star "Scared Of Getting Lost" On WWE's Main Roster 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. 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 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. 2023 www.argusleader.com. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. 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. You want the crowd to know your thought process.". However, she was unable to defeat then-UFC champion Ronda Rousey. Shayna Baszler: With Shayna Andrea Baszler. Something went wrong. It was tacky, it was gross, and it did nothing for Baszler, who was subsequently defeated by Lynch in surprise fashion at WrestleMania. Oops. When not writing about wrestling, he covers the sport of mixed martial arts. The NXT superstar was born in Germany to German and Chinese parents. Sign up for BINGE to watch. Bliss latest victim is Shayna Baszler, who has been shoehorned into the widely criticized supernatural angle alongside Reginald and Nia Jax. Now everyone gets to see it on a bigger stage. But in pro wrestling, she tries to tell a story in the ring. 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. This was a throwback shoot taken of the two back in the day for a South Dakota magazine, 605 Magazine. Baszler said her martial arts based in 'catch wrestling' made the career move to pro wrestling easy. 2,118 posts. Ooh, is someone hangry?! So the crowd being into it, the crowd chanting, how they're reacting can affect how the match goes.". Bliss vs. Baszler featured more supernatural spots, including the continued push of Alexa Bliss ability to hypnotize her opponent. She met Josh Barnett who taught her catch wrestling by syllabus. The latest rumors, including speculation surrounding Vince McMahons involvement in WWE booking, Trish Stratus return being kept secret, and more! In 2010, Baszler earned the biggest win of her MMA career when she defeated former UFC title challenger Alexis Davis. 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 thing I keep saying is we aren't holding back. 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. At their second event, the show was headlined by Baszler fighting Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann. Outside of championships, Baszler also has the goal of winning the annual Royal Rumble. Shayna Baszler is a female MMA fighter, born and raise Sioux-Falls. It's not any different from us. I dont understand. Shayna Baszler was born to parents, Margaret and Skip Baszler. But its quite clear from her account that it doesnt really matter what goes on in NXT. Shayna Baszler: Bio. It's not like all of a sudden the reins are off. Whether she won or lost, all of her 15 fights ended with a knockout or a submission. For McMann, this was one of seven consecutive victories that earned her an opportunity at the UFC title. "And if people are ever interested in watching that they can, and they'll see that it's been this great. 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. After a long and successful run atop the NXT womens division, Shayna Baszler was called up to the main roster in early 2020. A Q&A with Shayna Baszler ahead of her Sunday homecoming with WWE: Baszler:"I grew up there my whole life. The 41-year-old said she'd like to be remembered as someone who helped legitimize the sport and women's wrestling. Fond of history, professional wrestling, and rock hubris. She never shared many details about her siblings. When not working, he enjoys traveling the country to watch live wrestling and UFC events. You have a unique look. Just six months after the fight, Baszler would make her WWE debut as part of the Mae Young Classic. 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. Tickets can be purchasedat the Denny Sanford Premier Center or on theirTicketmaster. RELATED: 10 Things You Should Know About Ronda Rousey's UFC Career. 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. SHAYNA BASZLER RELATED NEWS. The Queen . Baszler: "Timing, I think, in MMA there's not a story to tell. Nattie has trained with me in an MMA gym. 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. 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. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/shayna-baszler-13462.php. ", Baszler: "I'm always sayingthe title isthe goal. As a mixed martial artist, Shayna Baszler won the Freestyle Cage Fighting Womens Bantamweight Grand Prix Championship on June 12, 2010. Shayna Baszler. Her resume included impressive wins against notable fighters such as Liz Carmouche, Sarah Kaufmann, Jessica Eye, and former UFC Women's Bantamweight . "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. Doesn't matter if the crowd can tell what you're doing. Im just letting you know Im aware I dont have it. The groundwork was laid out for us, and we are just continuing what we came into. 888 following. 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 . 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. After clearing the ring, Alexa Bliss used her hypnotic powers to control Nia, who slapped Reginald in the face against her will. She's not always in it to end the fight right away, something she had to learn. 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. And then I think Undertaker and Shawn Michaels.". When Baszler debuted on Raw in February, setting her sights firmly on Becky Lynch, fans expected her to dominate the longstanding champion. We're never not scared of her, and that's not going to change anytime soon. ", 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. Baszler: "My mom and dad live there. We'll see what happens. She began her MMA training soon after. After attacking Lynch and knocking her out with the Kirifuda Clutch, Baszler removed her mouth guard and bit her unsuspecting victim on the neck. 514k Followers, 888 Following, 2,118 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Shayna Baszler (@qosbaszler) qosbaszler. Its scary and youre asking the guys outside if hes in a good mood today. And then I came back after college and lived there for a while.". Monday 6:30pm Coach. The night was headlined by a fatal four-way bout between Shayna Baszler, Bianca Belair, Kairi Sane, and Io Sharai. 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 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.". Throughout her career, Baszler fought 26 times. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. More:Sioux Falls-born wrestler Shayna Baszler coming home for WWE event; match card announced. 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. Shayna Baszler On Potential WWE Crossover With STARDOM: Never Say Never. 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 . At her request, he created a syllabus for her as well as a video on catch wrestling. Scott Minor is a lifelong professional wrestling fan. Due to the success and popularity of former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, the UFC decided to promote womens MMA. A photo most fans just wouldn't expect from one of the heels currently in WWE. 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! 's Advance Class Tuesday Class 10:00am BJJ All Level 6:30pm BJJ Fundamental 7:30pm BJJ Advance FREE Trial for All ages! Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. Thirteen of her wins came by submission. ", Shayna Baszler Reveals What She Is No Longer Allowed To Wear On WWE NXT TV. Baszler traditionally fought as a bantamweight, meaning her last fight was 20 pounds heavier than the weight class where she was most successful. In 2003, she made her professional debut at a Reality Cage Fighting event in a match against Tina Johnson, which she won. Just give me a chance. She's also a former UFC fighter and member of the "MMA Four Horsewomen" faction alongside the likes of Ronda Rousey, according to WWE. In 2015, Baszler made the transition to professional wrestling and went back to train under Barnett. Two months later, on October 10, WWE revealed that Baszler had signed with them and was training at the WWEs Performance Center. vs QueenZelina and Carmella. While both Baszler and Duke won their fights to get on the show, they both lost their first fights in the tournament. So we'll see what happens when I come out and, and hopefully it's good. Shayna Baszler and 7 others. 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. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. Bliss even smiled through various joint manipulation holds by Shayna Baszler. As a professional wrestler, she clenched DDT Pro-Wrestlings Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship on April 1, 2017. You know what I mean? Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. 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. Baszler: "IfSioux Falls hasn't forgotten about me, I'll come out to cheers instead of jeers. Argus Leader chatted with Baszler about her return. Her speeches on the subject have influenced even people with contradictory opinion, including Rep. Steve Hickey, who once equated MMA to child pornography. She is of German descent from her fathers side and of Chinese ancestry from her mothers. I didn't feel scared anymore. So I still go in there and get workouts in with the team there. Baszler holds an American nationality and follows the Christianity religion. Natalya clashes with Shayna Baszler one week after The Submission Magician locked The B.O.A.T in a Kirifuda Clutch backstage. All rights reserved. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WW. I dont know how to figure it out week to week yet. I said, I know I have what no one else has. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA N. Shayna Baszler was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. She has also received an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate. In 2016, he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in journalism and telecommunications. He loved it. In 2017, almost two years after her last UFC fight, Baszler fought Reina Miura in a lightweight fight in Japan. Just give me time. This one too received the Fight of the Night accolade. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. But from the pictures, Shayna shared on Instagram, clearly, her sister and she looked no less than twins. She first appeared for EliteXC at a ShoXC event on July 27, 2007, submitting fellow debutant for the promotion, Jan Finney, with an armbar in the first round. Shayna Baszler has been a vocal advocate for the movement to establish a South Dakota athletic commission for combat sports. Baszler triumphed over Sarah D'Alelio in her next match but lost to Alexis Davis in her third and final outing for Invicta. Emma goes one-on-one with The Submission Magician for the first time ever. Whos left? I know I can bring a certain legitimacy to this that no other female has. Baszler was ranked 12th on the Pro Wrestling Illustrateds list of the top 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2017. He hates it. On the show, Pena submitted Baszler in the second round of their exhibition fight. Doesn't matter if it looks cool. In 2010, Baszler earned the biggest win of her MMA career when she defeated former UFC title challenger Alexis Davis. There are plenty of tough women in WWE, but only one of them used to fight in a cage for a living. NXT held a live event on Mar. 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. 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 immediately dominated a women's Elimination Chamber match and then challenged Becky Lynch for the Raw women's championship at WrestleMania 36.. Email reporter Alfonzo Galvan at agalvan@argusleader.comor follow him on Twitter@GalvanReports. And you know, I'll see you guys there.". Earlier this year, Modafferi retired from the sport after having 12 fights in the worlds biggest MMA promotion. Shayna Baszler comments on a potential crossover between STARDOM and WWE. 's fundamental Class & 7:30pm Professor. 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. I have been to shows that were in Sioux Falls while I've been signed with WWE. 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. The next week I had a match with Nattie. The event starts at 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Prior to the match, Alexa Bliss teased to expect the unexpected as you never know who or what would show up. She is a . Once co-directed a Star Trek fan film with a budget of less than $200. 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. 514K followers. Despite not winning The Ultimate Fighter, Baszler did get an opportunity to fight in the biggest MMA promotion in the world. Shayna Baszler is one of the toughest and most intimidating women in the WWE. #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! 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. 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. I was still new and didnt know how stuff is., Nattie said, I got you. The coaches of the season were Rousey and former Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate. 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: "So we asked the UFC, hey, could she do some pro wrestling in between? More:Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. @heykarentran. Baszler is a Lincoln High School graduate and former MMA fighter who performs under the Smackdown brand of WWE. 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. That definitely sounds like a confusing situation. But yeah it's gonna be fun. This was when we were doing the stuff at the [Performance Center] and we were recording some episodes and doing some live. Stay up to date with WWE player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. ", 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 would have two more matches in the UFC, against Bethe Correia and Amanda Nunes, losing both. 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. Sign up for Peacock to watch. I said, Lets just shoot around a little bit and then well get to what we need to get to. We do it. 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