Kim Neilson
Encyclopedia
Kim Neilson is an American professional wrestler
and valet
best known for working in World Wrestling Entertainment
and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
as Desire.
and Lisa Marie Varon
. She began wrestling for Dusty Rhodes
' Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling
. She was trained there for a year and a half with former Daffney, with whom she feuded. She also made rare appearances with the company in 2003 after joining TNA.
(WWE), they signed her to a development contract in April 2002, and she began wrestling WWE house show
s against Dawn Marie
. She was sent to WWE development department Heartland Wrestling Association
, but was released as a cost cutting measure in July 2002. During her short run in WWE she wrestled the likes of Dawn Marie and Lisa Moretti
and teamed with Torrie Wilson
.
(TNA) on December 12, 2002 as Every Man's Desire, the valet of Sonny Siaki
and a member of the Sports Entertainment Xtreme
. She debuted on January 15, 2003, defeating April Hunter
in a match. She then began a feud with Trinity
, which resulted in Desire teaming with Siaki in a series of matches against Trinity and Kid Kash. In June 2004, she suffered an injury with severe damage to the L1 lower back area in a dark match, but returned to television by April. Upon her return, she resumed her feud with Trinity. On June 23, Desire was defeated by Trinity in a Stretcher match with help from the debuting Big Vito. As a result on July 7, Trinity and Big Vito teamed to defeat Desire and Siaki in a tag team match. Her last appearance with the company was on September 8, 2004 in a 3-on-3 match, where she teamed with Erik Watts
and Siaki to defeat Abyss
, Alex Shelley
and Goldy Locks
.
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
and valet
Manager (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler for a variety of reasons. The manager is often either a non-wrestler, an occasional wrestler, an older wrestler who has retired or is nearing retirement or, in some cases, a new wrestler who is breaking into the...
best known for working in World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is a privately held professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Jarrett. The company broadcasts its events on television and the Internet fifty two weeks a year with over a million weekly viewers on its primary television program, Impact...
as Desire.
Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling
After becoming sick of modeling, she decided that she wanted to follow in the foot steps of fellow models turned wrestlers Trish StratusTrish Stratus
Patricia Anne Stratigias , better known by her ring name Trish Stratus, is a Canadian professional wrestler, actress and television personality currently signed with WWE. She is also a former fitness model....
and Lisa Marie Varon
Lisa Marie Varon
Lisa Marie Varon , is an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and fitness competitor of Puerto Rican and Turkish descent...
. She began wrestling for Dusty Rhodes
Dusty Rhodes (wrestler)
Virgil Riley Runnels, Jr. , better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, is a semi-retired American professional wrestler currently working for WWE...
' Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling
Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling
Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling was a Southeastern independent professional wrestling promotion based in Marietta, Georgia. It was founded by retired wrestler and former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Dusty Rhodes in 2000 and, during its three years in operation, held events throughout the...
. She was trained there for a year and a half with former Daffney, with whom she feuded. She also made rare appearances with the company in 2003 after joining TNA.
World Wrestling Entertainment
After she caught the eye of World Wrestling EntertainmentWorld Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(WWE), they signed her to a development contract in April 2002, and she began wrestling WWE house show
House show
A house show is a professional wrestling show run by a major promotion that is not televised, though they can be recorded. Promotions use house shows mainly to cash in on the exposure that they and their wrestlers receive during televised events, as well as test reactions to matches, wrestlers, and...
s against Dawn Marie
Dawn Marie Psaltis
Dawn Marie Psaltis is an American former professional wrestler and professional wrestling valet. She is perhaps best known for her appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling and the SmackDown! brand of World Wrestling Entertainment under her ring name Dawn Marie, where she was a WWE...
. She was sent to WWE development department Heartland Wrestling Association
Heartland Wrestling Association
The Heartland Wrestling Association is a Midwestern independent professional wrestling promotion based in Cincinnati, Ohio. A former developmental territory for both World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation during the 1990s, it was listed as one of the top independent...
, but was released as a cost cutting measure in July 2002. During her short run in WWE she wrestled the likes of Dawn Marie and Lisa Moretti
Lisa Moretti
Lisa Moretti is a retired American professional wrestler. She is best known for her appearances with World Wrestling Entertainment between 1999 and 2005 under the ring name Ivory...
and teamed with Torrie Wilson
Torrie Wilson
Torrie Anne Wilson is a retired American professional wrestler, fitness competitor and model. She is best known for her tenures in World Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment , where she worked on both their SmackDown and Raw brands throughout her eight-year run.As a fitness...
.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
She debuted in Total Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is a privately held professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Jarrett. The company broadcasts its events on television and the Internet fifty two weeks a year with over a million weekly viewers on its primary television program, Impact...
(TNA) on December 12, 2002 as Every Man's Desire, the valet of Sonny Siaki
Sonny Siaki
Sonny Siaki is a retired American professional wrestler. Unlike many Samoans in professional wrestling, he is not part of the large Anoa'i or Fatu family.-Early life:...
and a member of the Sports Entertainment Xtreme
Sports Entertainment Xtreme
Sports Entertainment Xtreme was a heel professional wrestling stable in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, once led by Vince Russo. It debuted in December 2002, but disbanded in mid-2003.-History:...
. She debuted on January 15, 2003, defeating April Hunter
April Hunter
April Hunter is an American professional wrestler, professional wrestling valet and fitness and glamour model. She has appeared in many publications, from MuscleMag International to Playboy Magazine and even has her own comic book series, Code Red by Pickle Press.-World Championship Wrestling :In...
in a match. She then began a feud with Trinity
Stephanie Finochio
Stephanie Finochio is an American stuntwoman and retired professional wrestler and valet better known by her ring name Trinity...
, which resulted in Desire teaming with Siaki in a series of matches against Trinity and Kid Kash. In June 2004, she suffered an injury with severe damage to the L1 lower back area in a dark match, but returned to television by April. Upon her return, she resumed her feud with Trinity. On June 23, Desire was defeated by Trinity in a Stretcher match with help from the debuting Big Vito. As a result on July 7, Trinity and Big Vito teamed to defeat Desire and Siaki in a tag team match. Her last appearance with the company was on September 8, 2004 in a 3-on-3 match, where she teamed with Erik Watts
Erik Watts
Erik Watts is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling in the early 1990s. He is the son of legendary wrestler "Cowboy" Bill Watts.-Debut:...
and Siaki to defeat Abyss
Chris Parks
Christopher J. "Chris" Parks , better known by his ring name "The Monster" Abyss, is an American professional wrestler currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
, Alex Shelley
Alex Shelley
Patrick Martin , is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Alex Shelley. He wrestles for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he currently teams with Chris Sabin as The Motor City Machine Guns. He previously gained fame on the independent circuit, working most notably for...
and Goldy Locks
Moon Shadow
Moon Shadow is a musician and professional wrestling personality who uses the stage name Goldylocks or Goldy Locks. Shadow is perhaps best known for her appearances with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as an interviewer and manager....
.