Catherine Power
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Catherine Power is a Canadian wrestler, better known by her ring names, Cat Power and Haley Rogers. She has worked for the promotions Blood Sweat and Ears
, Border City Wrestling
, Pro Wrestling Xtreme, Shimmer Women Athletes
, and Women's Extreme Wrestling
.
after her second year to attend the Can-Am Wrestling School in Windsor, Ontario
in 2004. She originally worked under the name Haley Rogers, which is a combination of her mother’s family surnames. Her first match was with Blood Sweat and Ears
in Toronto. In Ontario, she worked a series of matches with Jennifer Blake
. Eight months after her debut, she sent tapes to Shimmer Women Athletes
in an attempt to join the promotion, but she was turned down due to lack of experience.
and was defeated by Allison Danger in her tryout match. She debuted officially as part of Volume 18 where she lost to Ariel
. She came back as part of the Battle Royal
on Volume 19 but was not able to score the win. Later in the night she teamed with Veronika Vice
in a losing effort to the Ashley Lane and Nevaeh
. On Volume 20, after re-aggravating Daffney's knee injury, she defeated Daffney with a Figure Four Leg Lock. As part of the Volume 21 she lost to Daffney in a rematch and later in the night she lost to Danyah
. On Volume 23, in the opening match, she lost to Nikki Roxx
. Later in the night, as part of Volume 24, she lost to Serena Deeb
. On June 3, as part of Volume 25, she was able to score her second victory in Shimmer by defeating Rachel Summerlyn
, in a match that also involved Ariel and Kellie Skater.
After missing Volume 26 she came back on November 8, 2009, as part of the Volume 27, where she defeated Portuguese Princess Ariel in a re-match from Volume 18 with Daizee Haze
as special guest referee. Later in the night on Volume 28 she was defeated by Mercedes Martinez
after a fisherman buster. As part of Volume 29 she wrestled and lost to "Everybody's Favourite Girlfriend" Jessie McKay via pinfall. Later that night she competed in a rematch from NCW Femmes Fatales 2 against LuFisto but this time she lost via Burning Hammer. After missing Volume 31 she finally got a win over Nevaeh
.
Blood Sweat and Ears
BSE Pro is a former Canadian independent professional wrestling organization, founded in 2005. It held 10-12 events a year in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as quarterly tours to Northern Ontario cities such as Timmins, Sudbury, Iroquois Falls, Kirkland Lake and North Bay...
, Border City Wrestling
Border City Wrestling
Border City Wrestling was an independent professional wrestling promotion once based in Windsor, Ontario. It was the base promotion for several Total Nonstop Action Wrestling wrestlers, including all of the former Team Canada, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley. Many BCW employees were trained by Scott...
, Pro Wrestling Xtreme, Shimmer Women Athletes
SHIMMER Women Athletes
Shimmer Women Athletes is an American, Chicago based female independent professional wrestling promotion which held its first event on November 6, 2005...
, and Women's Extreme Wrestling
Women's Extreme Wrestling
Women's Extreme Wrestling , also known as Women's Erotic Wrestling, is an all woman professional wrestling promotion based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with offices in New York City, New York. They are notable because their storylines usually are filled with erotic and sexual themes...
.
Training and debut
Power decided to become a professional wrestler after attending World Wrestling Federation's WrestleMania 18 in 2002 in Toronto. After graduating from high school, Power felt pressured to attend college. She, however, left the University College of Cape BretonCape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Regional Municipality often shortened to simply CBRM, is a regional municipality in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton County.According to the 2006 Census of Canada, the population within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality is 102,250...
after her second year to attend the Can-Am Wrestling School in Windsor, Ontario
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
in 2004. She originally worked under the name Haley Rogers, which is a combination of her mother’s family surnames. Her first match was with Blood Sweat and Ears
Blood Sweat and Ears
BSE Pro is a former Canadian independent professional wrestling organization, founded in 2005. It held 10-12 events a year in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as quarterly tours to Northern Ontario cities such as Timmins, Sudbury, Iroquois Falls, Kirkland Lake and North Bay...
in Toronto. In Ontario, she worked a series of matches with Jennifer Blake
Jennifer Blake (wrestler)
Jennifer Ykema is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Jennifer Blake. She is often referred to by her nickname Girl Dynamite...
. Eight months after her debut, she sent tapes to Shimmer Women Athletes
SHIMMER Women Athletes
Shimmer Women Athletes is an American, Chicago based female independent professional wrestling promotion which held its first event on November 6, 2005...
in an attempt to join the promotion, but she was turned down due to lack of experience.
SHIMMER Women Athletes (2008-present)
She eventually joined Shimmer Women AthletesSHIMMER Women Athletes
Shimmer Women Athletes is an American, Chicago based female independent professional wrestling promotion which held its first event on November 6, 2005...
and was defeated by Allison Danger in her tryout match. She debuted officially as part of Volume 18 where she lost to Ariel
Ana Rocha
Ana Rocha is an Portuguese-American professional wrestler and manager known by her ring name "The Portuguese Princess" Ariel, who has competed in Northeastern independent promotions including Ring of Honor, IWA Mid-South and the National Wrestling Alliance.-Early life and career:Born in São...
. She came back as part of the Battle Royal
Battle royal (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a battle royal is a multi-competitor match type in which wrestlers are eliminated until one is left and declared winner...
on Volume 19 but was not able to score the win. Later in the night she teamed with Veronika Vice
Veronika Vice
Veronika Vice is a Canadian professional wrestler. After starting training in November 2005 and formally debuting in February 2006, Vice began regularly wrestling for Shimmer Women Athletes and NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling, where she has held the SuperGirls Championship three...
in a losing effort to the Ashley Lane and Nevaeh
Nevaeh (wrestler)
Elizabeth Vocke is an American professional wrestler, currently performing for several Northern United States-based independent promotions as well as the all-female promotion Shimmer Women Athletes.-Professional wrestling career:...
. On Volume 20, after re-aggravating Daffney's knee injury, she defeated Daffney with a Figure Four Leg Lock. As part of the Volume 21 she lost to Daffney in a rematch and later in the night she lost to Danyah
Danyah Rivietz
Danyah Rivietz, better known by her ring name Danyah, is a Canadian professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in Shimmer Women Athletes as well as all-women's promotions in America and Canada...
. On Volume 23, in the opening match, she lost to Nikki Roxx
Nicole Raczynski
Nicole Raczynski is an American professional wrestler, best known for working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Roxxi...
. Later in the night, as part of Volume 24, she lost to Serena Deeb
Serena Deeb
Serena Deeb is an American professional wrestler. She is best known for her time with World Wrestling Entertainment, appearing on the SmackDown brand and also known for her time with the developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling. under the ring name Serena...
. On June 3, as part of Volume 25, she was able to score her second victory in Shimmer by defeating Rachel Summerlyn
Rachel Summerlyn
Rachel Childres is an American professional wrestler best known by her ring name Rachel Summerlyn. She wrestles for several independent wrestling promotions, most notably for Shimmer Women Athletes, IWA Mid-South and ACW...
, in a match that also involved Ariel and Kellie Skater.
After missing Volume 26 she came back on November 8, 2009, as part of the Volume 27, where she defeated Portuguese Princess Ariel in a re-match from Volume 18 with Daizee Haze
Daizee Haze
Daizee Haze is an American professional wrestler. Whilst wrestling for many companies Daizee Haze is also the head trainer for the Shimmer Women Athletes promotion.-Training and Gateway Championship Wrestling:...
as special guest referee. Later in the night on Volume 28 she was defeated by Mercedes Martinez
Mercedes Martinez
Mercedes Martinez is a American professional wrestler, currently performing for Shimmer Women Athletes, as well as numerous independent promotions including World Xtreme Wrestling, Women Superstars Uncensored, and Full Impact Pro....
after a fisherman buster. As part of Volume 29 she wrestled and lost to "Everybody's Favourite Girlfriend" Jessie McKay via pinfall. Later that night she competed in a rematch from NCW Femmes Fatales 2 against LuFisto but this time she lost via Burning Hammer. After missing Volume 31 she finally got a win over Nevaeh
Nevaeh (wrestler)
Elizabeth Vocke is an American professional wrestler, currently performing for several Northern United States-based independent promotions as well as the all-female promotion Shimmer Women Athletes.-Professional wrestling career:...
.
NCW Femmes Fatales (2010)
Power made her debut for NCW Femmes Fatales on their second show on February 6, 2010, where she defeated LuFisto by disqualification. Later in the night she attacked Cheerleader Melissa during her match with Kalamity, leading a match where LuFisto and Melissa defeated Power and Kalamity. She scored her first victory via pinfall on Volume 3, when she defeated Mistress Belmont.In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Cat Nap (STO)
- Fujiwara armbar
- Half nelson choke
- Reverse STO
- Signature moves
- Big boot
- Death Valley driver
- Figure four leglock
- Over the shoulder single leg Boston crab
- Russian legsweep
- Shoulder neckbreaker
Championships and accomplishments
- Pro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling Illustrated is a professional wrestling magazine. PWI is currently based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and published by Kappa Publishing Group.-History:The first issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated was released in 1979...
- PWI ranked her #42 of the best 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2010
- Pro Wrestling Xtreme
- PWX Women's Championship (1 time)
