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better known by her

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Shanna. She is well known for her work in

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(AEW), the German Wrestling Federation,

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and on the British independent circuit competing in promotions such as Pro-Wrestling: EVE and Kamikaze Pro.

Professional wrestling career

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2014)

In February 2014 Shanna was booked to appear on TNA's Maximum Impact tour of the United Kingdom. In which she wrestled

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on her first night in a winning effort but then subsequently losing to

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on her second night.

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2016-2018)

In June 2016 Shanna traveled to Japan for a two-month tour with the all-female promotion Stardom. In her first match of the tour, she defeated Hiromi Mimura. On the second night, she unsuccessfully challenged

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for the

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. Sometime during the tour, she unsuccessfully challenged

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for the

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. On her last night of the tour, she unsuccessfully challenged

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for the SWA World Championship. On July 16, 2017, Shanna defeated

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to become the new High Speed Champion. She lost the title to

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on August 13.

All Elite Wrestling (2019−2021)

Shanna made her

(AEW) debut on the October 30, 2019 episode of ''

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'', losing to

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. It was later reported that she had signed a three-year contract with AEW. On February 26, 2020 episode of ''

'', she wrestled in a Four-Way match against

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, and

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which was eventually won by Shida. On the December 1, 2020 episode of ''

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'', Shanna resumed wrestling for AEW following an eight month absence, winning over

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. On June 1, 2021, it was announced that AEW wasn't renewing Shanna's contract.

Other media

Outside the ring, Shanna spends her down time streaming on

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, playing games such as ''

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'', ''

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'', and more.

Championships and accomplishments

**ABC Women's Championship (2 times, current) *

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**GSW Ladies Champion (1 time) *Kamikaze Pro **Kamikaze Pro Fighting Females Championship (1 time, inaugural) *Power of Wrestling **POW Ladies Championship (1 time) * Pro-Wrestling: EVE **2013 Queen of the Ring * Southside Wrestling Entertainment ** Queen Of Southside Championship (1 time) *Swiss Championship Wrestling **SCW Ladies Championship (1 time) *Turkish Power Wrestling ** Ladies Crown (1 time) *

**2013 International J Cup Winner *

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( 1 time) *

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** WWP World Ladies Championship (1 time)

References

External links

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