Bellatrix Female Warriors, also known as Bellatrix, is a British

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based in

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. The company was founded by Sweet Saraya in 2006 as the World Association of Women's Wrestling, a sister company to her husband Ricky Knight's World Association of Wrestling. The promotion tours

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s, leisure centres, and

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History

The company was founded by Sweet Saraya in 2005 as the World Association of Women's Wrestling, a sister company to her husband Ricky Knight's World Association of Wrestling. The name was later changed to Bellatrix Female Warriors, as ''bellatrix'' is Latin for "female warrior". The company trains their own wrestlers, as well as hosts international talent. Trainees are taught traditional British

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. In addition, shows are promoted via video on demand or internet

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(iPPV). Bellatrix has working agreements with Real Quality Wrestling,

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, IndyGurlz Australia, and LDN Wrestling. The promotions cross-promote shows and championships.

Championships

Current

Retired

Queen of the Ring Tournament

Notes

References

External links

* {{Knight wrestling family British professional wrestling promotions Women's professional wrestling promotions British companies established in 2005