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Natalia Markova
Natalia Markova (russian: Наталья Маркова; born 11 January 1989) is a Russian professional wrestler. She is currently signed to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and also wrestles on the independent circuit. Markova began her career in 2007 with the Russian promotion Independent Wrestling Federation (NFR), where she performed until 2017. She also toured Japan where she worked for DDT Pro-Wrestling and Wrestling New Classic from 2011 to 2013. She resumed her career in 2016 after a two-year hiatus. She debuted in North America in 2017. Professional wrestling career Early Career (2007–2017) Markova graduated from Independent Wrestling Federation (NFR) wrestling school in 2006 in Moscow and made her debut on 13 January 2007 at Danger Zone #23 as Bonnie in a match against Lilith, which ended in a disqualification after Gothic interfered on Lilith's behalf. On 24 June, at the Danger Zone show No. 28 in Luzhniki, Markova defeated Lilith, and thus became the champio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moscow
Moscow ( , US chiefly ; rus, links=no, Москва, r=Moskva, p=mɐskˈva, a=Москва.ogg) is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at 13.0 million residents within the city limits, over 17 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in the metropolitan area. The city covers an area of , while the urban area covers , and the metropolitan area covers over . Moscow is among the world's largest cities; being the most populous city entirely in Europe, the largest urban and metropolitan area in Europe, and the largest city by land area on the European continent. First documented in 1147, Moscow grew to become a prosperous and powerful city that served as the capital of the Grand Duchy that bears its name. When the Grand Duchy of Moscow evolved into the Tsardom of Russia, Moscow remained the political and economic center for most of the Tsardom's history. When th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NWA Hard Times 2
Hard Times 2 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). It took place on December 4, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the GPB Studios. It is the second event in the Hard Times chronology. Production Storylines The event featured professional wrestling matches that involved different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portrayed heroes, villains, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches. The sixth season of the NWA's weekly flagship program, ''Power'', featured storylines leading up to the event. For weeks, Melina has been lobbying to get a match for the NWA World Women's Championship against Kamille. After many denials and sneak attacks, Melina won a three-way match on the October 26 ''EmPowerrr'' edition of Power, defeating Chelsea Green and Kylie Rae to earn her title match with Kamille at Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' (''PWI'') is an American internationally sold professional wrestling magazine that was founded in 1979 by publisher Stanley Weston. ''PWI'' is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and published by Kappa Publishing Group. The magazine is the longest published English language wrestling magazine still in production. ''PWI'' publishes bi-monthly issues and annual special issues such as their "Almanac and Book of Facts". The magazine recognizes various world championships as legitimate, similar to '' The Ring'' in boxing. ''PWI'' is often referred to as an "Apter Mag", named after its long-time photographer Bill Apter, a term used for wrestling magazines that keep kayfabe. In recent years, the ''PWI'' has moved away from reporting on storylines as actual news and mixed in editorial comments on the behind-the-scenes workings. Since 1991, ''PWI'' has been publishing its annual "Top 500 Wrestlers" listing the top male wrestlers in the world. In 2008, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Glory
House of Glory (HOG) is an American professional wrestling school and promotion created by Amazing Red and is now owned by Master P. House of Glory was featured in an MTV news article. The promotion has run shows in New York and Toronto. Current champions Unlike other professional wrestling championships, House of Glory does not exercise the usage of rematch clauses to former champions upon losing a title. Championship history World Heavyweight Championship Ricochet was inaugural champion, with his reign being the shortest at 125 days. Anthony Gangone has the most reigns at two, with his second reign being the longest at 1,374 days. HOG Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2014) Reigns , - !1 , Ricochet , August 16, 2014 , ''Quest For Glory'' , Ridgewood, NY , 1 , , align="left", , , - !2 , Brian XL , December 19, 2014 , ''Phenomenal Showdown'' , Jamaica, NY , 1 , , , , - !3 , Smiley , August 21, 2015 , ''At Last'' , Jamaica, NY , 1 , , , , - !4 , Ethan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AirPods
AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Apple Inc. They were first announced on September 7, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7. Within two years, they became Apple's most popular accessory. The most recent model, AirPods (3rd generation), are a replacement to the 1st and 2nd generation models, although the 2nd generation is still sold on Apple's website. These models are Apple's entry-level wireless headphones, sold alongside the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. In addition to playing audio, the AirPods contain a microphone that filters out background noise as well as built-in accelerometers and optical sensors capable of detecting taps and pinches (e.g. double-tap or pinch to pause audio) and placement within the ear, which enables automatic pausing of audio when they are taken out. On March 20, 2019, Apple released the second-generation AirPods, which feature the H1 chip, longer talk time, and hands-free "Hey Siri" support. An optional wireless charging case which costs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tampa, Florida
Tampa () is a city on the Gulf Coast of the United States, Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Florida. The city's borders include the north shore of Tampa Bay and the east shore of Old Tampa Bay. Tampa is the largest city in the Tampa Bay area and the County seat, seat of Hillsborough County, Florida, Hillsborough County. With a population of 384,959 according to the 2020 census, Tampa is the third-most populated city in Florida after Jacksonville, Florida, Jacksonville and Miami and is the List of United States cities by population, 52nd most populated city in the United States. Tampa functioned as a military center during the 19th century with the establishment of Fort Brooke. The cigar industry was also brought to the city by Vicente Martinez Ybor, Vincente Martinez Ybor, after whom Ybor City is named. Tampa was formally reincorporated as a city in 1887, following the American Civil War, Civil War. Today, Tampa's economy is driven by tourism, health care, finance, insurance, tec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Markov (wrestler)
Ivan Markov (russian: Иван Марков, born 6 February 1984) is a Russian professional wrestler. Markov is known for his work at Independent Wrestling Federation (IWF) and the European and Asian promotions. He was the inaugural Union Pro Max Champion in Dramatic Dream Team. Professional wrestling career Independent Wrestling Federation (Russia) (НФР) (2004-present) At the Independent Wrestling Federation (IWF) pay-per-view "Danger Zone" in September 2004, Ivan Markov made his debut. Dramatic Dream Team (DDT) (2011-2013) At the Dramatic Dream Team (DDT) pay-per-view "Shiwasu no Union" 2013 Ivan Markov Defeated Shuji Ishikawa in a decision match to become inaugural Union Pro Max champion. Union Pro Wrestling (Union Pro) (2014) At Union Pro Wrestling (Union Pro) pay-per-view "Union Pro New Year Union 2014" Ivan Markov defeats FUMA at Union Pro MAX Title Match. Professional Wrestling League (PWL) (2012) Renat Tugushev defeats Ivan Markov by DQ at pay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casket Match
Many types of wrestling matches, sometimes called "concept" or "gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, are performed in professional wrestling. Some gimmick matches are more common than others and are often used to advance or conclude a storyline. Throughout professional wrestling's decades long history, some gimmick matches have spawned many variations of the core concept. Singles match The singles match is the most common of all professional wrestling matches, which involves only two competitors competing for one fall. A victory is obtained by pinfall, submission, knockout, countout, or disqualification. Some of the most common variations on the singles match is to restrict the possible means for victory. Duchess of Queensbury Rules match A Duchess of Queensbury Rules match is a singles match contested under specific, often disclosed rules is replaced by a title usually meant to sound traditional for one combatant. A wrestler challenging another wrestler to a mat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
The ''Wrestling Observer Newsletter'' (''WON'') is a newsletter that covers professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. Founded in print in 1982 by Dave Meltzer, the ''Wrestling Observer'' website merged with Bryan Alvarez's ''Figure Four Weekly'' website in 2008, becoming ''Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online''. Issues are offered in print and digital. The newsletter is often considered the first "dirt sheet", which is a wrestling publication which covers the art from a real-life perspective. History The beginnings of the ''Wrestling Observer Newsletter'' date back to 1980, when Meltzer began an annual poll amongst those with whom he corresponded regarding professional wrestling. According to Meltzer, he was just a fan at first. A short time later, he began maintaining a tape-trading list, and would occasionally send match results and news updates along with tape updates. Meltzer stated that he wanted to keep his friends in college "in the loop" for his tape trading as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NWA 74th Anniversary Show
The NWA 74th Anniversary Show (also simply called NWA 74) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) held on August 27 and 28, 2022, at the Chase's Khorassan Ballroom in St. Louis, Missouri. The card comprised a total of 30 matches, with 14 on the first night and 16 on the second, including four matches on each night's pre-show. In the main event for Night 1, Kamille defeated Taya Valkyrie to retain the NWA World Women's Championship. In other prominent matches, La Rebelión (Bestia 666 and Mecha Wolf 450) defeated Hawx Aerie (Luke Hawx and PJ Hawx) to win the vacant NWA World Tag Team Championship, Cyon defeated Jax Dane to win the NWA National Championship, and Max the Impaler won the Burke Invitational Gauntlet to get an NWA World Women's Championship match on Night 2. In the main event for Night 2, Trevor Murdoch defeated Tyrus to retain the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. In other prominent matches, Kamille defe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marti Belle
Martibel Payano (born August 7, 1988) is an Dominican-American professional wrestler who is currently signed with National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and is a former NWA World Women's Tag Team Champion. She is best known for working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring name Marti Bell. She is currently working on the American independent circuit under the ring name Marti Belle, for promotions including Evolve, Shimmer Women Athletes, Shine Wrestling and Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU), for which she is a former WSU Spirit Champion and a two–time WSU Tag Team Champion. Professional wrestling career Early career (2008–2009) On June 12, 2008, Belle debuted for World of Unpredictable Wrestling as Tristan Spade's valet. She made her wrestling debut on November 7, 2009, for World of Unpredictable Wrestling, where she faced Tina San Antonio and Sweet Pea in a match that ended in a triple count-out. Women Superstars Uncensored (2010–2014) Belle debuted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allysin Kay
Allysin Kay (born November 5, 1987) is an American professional wrestler, who currently wrestles for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and is a former NWA World Women's Tag Team champion. She is also a one-time NWA World Women's Champion. She has also worked for Impact Wrestling under the ring name Sienna, being a two-time TNA/Impact Knockouts Champion and one-time GFW Women's Champion. She also wrestles on the independent circuit in the United States and Canada. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2008–present) A fan of professional wrestling since her childhood, Kay first became involved in the wrestling business in July 2008 when she began training with Mathew Priest and Bill Martel at the Blue Collar Wrestling Alliance (BCWA) in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Six months later, she debuted against Shavonne Norrell on December 28. Kay and Norrell engaged in a feud that lasted most of 2009, including a Falls Count Anywhere match at ''Summer Stan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
