Nevaeh (wrestler)
Encyclopedia
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
.
and Insanity Pro Wrestling in 2006 and 2007, she debuted in Ohio Championship Wrestling in 2007 and began feuding
with Ashley Lane. In November of that year, she won the promotion's Women's Championship, her first title. In addition to OCW, Nevaeh's feud with Lane also spanned into Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling and Bit Time Wrestling. She also competed regularly for the HWA throughout 2008 and 2009, wrestling against Mary Elizabeth Monroe and Heather Owens on several occasions for both promotions.
at the Volume 17 tapings, where she and her rival Ashley Lane lost to The Experience (Lexie Fyfe
and Malia Hosaka
). They rebounded at the tapings for Volume 18, however, scoring an upset win against the Minnesota Home Wrecking Crew
(Lacey
and Rain). On July 5, 2008, they beat the duo of Veronika Vice
and Cat Power
before losing to The International Home Wrecking Crew
(Rain and Jetta
) at the Volume 19 and Volume 20 tapings respectively.
On October 19, 2008, Nevaeh and Lane won a six-team gauntlet match to crown the promotion's first Tag Team Champions
after lastly eliminating The Experience. At the Volume 22 tapings, they successfully defended the title against The Canadian NINJAs (Portia Perez
and Nicole Matthews
). On November 1, the Tag Team Title was defended outside of Shimmer for the first time as Nevaeh and Lane retained their championship against Stephie Sinclair and Hellena Heavenly in a match for Insanity Pro Wrestling. In addition to Shimmer, Nevaeh and Lane continued to defend the title outside of Shimmer and on November 22, they defeated Hailey Hatred and Mary Elizabeth at the HWA's High Def show to retain the title once more. On December 19, Nevaeh and Lane retained the title against Angel Dust and Stephie Sinclair at the HWA's World War III event. On May 2, Nevaeh and Lane retained their title against The International Home Wrecking Crew in a two out of three falls match. The next day, they again retained their title by defeating Sara Del Rey
and Amazing Kong
before losing it to The Canadian NINJAs, ending their reign at 196 days.
After losing the title, Nevaeh and Lane lost again, this time to Wesna Busic
and Melanie Cruise on November 8. However, they rebounded with a victory over Kacey Diamond and Sassy Stephie later on in the night.
On September 30, 2011, Neveah teamed up with MsChif
and Jessie McKay in a losing effort to Madison Eagles, Sassy Stephie
and Mena Libra after Neveah turned on her team and attacked MsChif, becoming a heel
in the process. The following day, Nevaeh defeated her former tag team partner Ashley Lane in the latter's return to Shimmer before forming a new partnership with Sassy Stephie.
, Nevaeh made her ROH debut on March 1, 2009, as she and Daizee Haze
defeated Sara Del Rey
and Sassy Stephie on the fourth episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling. On May 29, she lost to Shimmer Champion
MsChif
, which was broadcast on the fourteenth episode of Ring of Honor. The next day, she and Haze lost to MsChif and Del Ray, which was broadcast on the seventeenth episode of Ring of Honor. On October 16, 2010 at the show Richards vs. Daniels, Nevaeh returned to ROH and teamed with Lady JoJo to defeat Daizee Haze and Jamilia Craft.
TakeDown, Nevaeh made her debut for the promotion under the ring name Kickstart Katie, where she was unsuccessful in winning a battle royal to determine the promotion's first champion.
United States
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professional wrestler
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...
, currently performing for several Northern United States
Northern United States
Northern United States, also sometimes the North, may refer to:* A particular grouping of states or regions of the United States of America. The United States Census Bureau divides some of the northernmost United States into the Midwest Region and the Northeast Region...
-based independent
Independent circuit
In professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indy circuit refers to the many independent promotions which are much smaller than major televised promotions. They are roughly analagous to a minor league for pro wrestling, or community or regional theatre.Specific promotions on the...
promotions
Professional wrestling promotion
A professional wrestling promotion is a company or business that regularly performs shows involving professional wrestling. Promotion also describes a role which entails management, advertising and logistics of running a wrestling event...
as well as the all-female promotion 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...
.
Professional wrestling career
Nevaeh made her wrestling debut on December 1, 2005, losing to Hellena Heavenly in a match for Mad-Pro Wrestling at their event Rise Up. After wrestling for the Heartland Wrestling AssociationHeartland 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...
and Insanity Pro Wrestling in 2006 and 2007, she debuted in Ohio Championship Wrestling in 2007 and began feuding
Feud (professional wrestling)
A professional wrestling feud is a staged rivalry between multiple wrestlers or alliances of wrestlers. They are integrated into ongoing storylines, particularly in events which are televised...
with Ashley Lane. In November of that year, she won the promotion's Women's Championship, her first title. In addition to OCW, Nevaeh's feud with Lane also spanned into Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling and Bit Time Wrestling. She also competed regularly for the HWA throughout 2008 and 2009, wrestling against Mary Elizabeth Monroe and Heather Owens on several occasions for both promotions.
Shimmer Women Athletes (2008–present)
On April 26, 2008, Nevaeh made her debut for 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...
at the Volume 17 tapings, where she and her rival Ashley Lane lost to The Experience (Lexie Fyfe
Lexie Fyfe
Mary Beth Bentley , is an American professional wrestler. She has wrestled in various independent wrestling promotions, most notably for Shimmer Women Athletes and has had tryouts for both WWE and WCW.-Early life:...
and Malia Hosaka
Malia Hosaka
Malia Hosaka is an American professional wrestler. She is a former NWA World Women's Champion.-Career:Malia Hosaka was trained by Killer Kowalski at the wrestling training camp run by Misty Blue Simmes...
). They rebounded at the tapings for Volume 18, however, scoring an upset win against the Minnesota Home Wrecking Crew
The International Home Wrecking Crew
The International Home Wrecking Crew is a professional wrestling stable, or alliance, that appears primarily in Shimmer Women Athletes but also other independent promotions...
(Lacey
Lacey (wrestler)
Lacey is an American former professional wrestler, most known for working with numerous promotions throughout Northern America career such as Ring of Honor, Shimmer, IWA-Mid South, Full Impact Pro, and NWA Midwest. She has also wrestled for Chikara, ChickFight, and was part of Wrestling Society X...
and Rain). On July 5, 2008, they beat the duo of 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...
and Cat Power
Catherine Power
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.-Training and debut:Power decided to become...
before losing to The International Home Wrecking Crew
The International Home Wrecking Crew
The International Home Wrecking Crew is a professional wrestling stable, or alliance, that appears primarily in Shimmer Women Athletes but also other independent promotions...
(Rain and Jetta
Jetta (wrestler)
Jetta is the ring name of a British professional wrestler. She is best known for her work on the independent circuit in England with various promotions including LDN Wrestling, ChickFight and Real Quality Wrestling where she is the current Women's Champion...
) at the Volume 19 and Volume 20 tapings respectively.
On October 19, 2008, Nevaeh and Lane won a six-team gauntlet match to crown the promotion's first Tag Team Champions
Shimmer Tag Team Championship
The Shimmer Tag Team Championship is a professional wrestling tag team championship in Shimmer Women Athletes...
after lastly eliminating The Experience. At the Volume 22 tapings, they successfully defended the title against The Canadian NINJAs (Portia Perez
Portia Perez
Jenna Grattan is a Canadian professional wrestler best known under the stage name Portia Perez. Perez currently teams with Nicole Matthews as The Canadian NINJAs.-Professional wrestling career:...
and Nicole Matthews
Nicole Matthews
Nicole Matthews is the ring name of a Canadian professional wrestler. Matthews regularly wrestles for Shimmer Women Athletes and NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling...
). On November 1, the Tag Team Title was defended outside of Shimmer for the first time as Nevaeh and Lane retained their championship against Stephie Sinclair and Hellena Heavenly in a match for Insanity Pro Wrestling. In addition to Shimmer, Nevaeh and Lane continued to defend the title outside of Shimmer and on November 22, they defeated Hailey Hatred and Mary Elizabeth at the HWA's High Def show to retain the title once more. On December 19, Nevaeh and Lane retained the title against Angel Dust and Stephie Sinclair at the HWA's World War III event. On May 2, Nevaeh and Lane retained their title against The International Home Wrecking Crew in a two out of three falls match. The next day, they again retained their title by defeating Sara Del Rey
Sara Del Rey
Sara Amato is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Sara Del Rey. She is a mainstay for Chikara and Shimmer Women Athletes. She has also appeared for many other independent promotions in the United States, including Ring of Honor, IWA Mid-South, All Pro Wrestling, as...
and Amazing Kong
Kia Stevens
Kia Michelle Stevens , better known by her ring names Amazing Kong, Awesome Kong and Kharma. She is signed with WWE, but has been inactive since May 2011 due to pregnancy...
before losing it to The Canadian NINJAs, ending their reign at 196 days.
After losing the title, Nevaeh and Lane lost again, this time to Wesna Busic
Wesna
Wesna Busic , better known by her ring name Wesna, is a retired Croatian professional wrestler, who resides in Germany and wrestled mostly there, but also over all of Europe as well as in Japan and America....
and Melanie Cruise on November 8. However, they rebounded with a victory over Kacey Diamond and Sassy Stephie later on in the night.
On September 30, 2011, Neveah teamed up with MsChif
MsChif
Rachel Collins is an American professional wrestler who is better known by her ring name MsChif. She has been wrestling since 2001 and in that time has worked for several independent promotions across the United States, with guest matches in England and Japan...
and Jessie McKay in a losing effort to Madison Eagles, Sassy Stephie
Sassy Stephie
Stephanie Sager , is an American professional wrestler better known by her ring names Sassy Stephie and Sassy Stephanie. She regularly performs for many independent promotions in the Midwest and the East Coast, such as Shimmer Women Athletes, Jersey All Pro Wrestling, WSU and OCW...
and Mena Libra after Neveah turned on her team and attacked MsChif, becoming a heel
Heel (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a heel is a villain character. In non-wrestling jargon, heels are the "bad guys" in professional wrestling; the term heel coming from the term take to you heels, which means to run away which heel champions tend to do to avoid losing their titles.storylines...
in the process. The following day, Nevaeh defeated her former tag team partner Ashley Lane in the latter's return to Shimmer before forming a new partnership with Sassy Stephie.
Ring of Honor (2009–2010)
Thanks to the working agreement between Shimmer and Ring of HonorRing of Honor
Ring of Honor ' is an American professional wrestling promotion, founded in 2002 by Rob Feinstein and Gabe Sapolsky. From 2004 to 2011, the promotion was under the ownership of Cary Silkin before being sold to the Sinclair Broadcast Group in May 2011...
, Nevaeh made her ROH debut on March 1, 2009, as she and 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:...
defeated Sara Del Rey
Sara Del Rey
Sara Amato is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Sara Del Rey. She is a mainstay for Chikara and Shimmer Women Athletes. She has also appeared for many other independent promotions in the United States, including Ring of Honor, IWA Mid-South, All Pro Wrestling, as...
and Sassy Stephie on the fourth episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling. On May 29, she lost to Shimmer Champion
Shimmer Championship
The Shimmer Championship is a professional wrestling championship in Shimmer Women Athletes. It is competed for in Shimmer Women Athletes, and has been defended on shows of sister promotions Ring of Honor and Full Impact Pro. Championship reigns are determined by professional wrestling matches, in...
MsChif
MsChif
Rachel Collins is an American professional wrestler who is better known by her ring name MsChif. She has been wrestling since 2001 and in that time has worked for several independent promotions across the United States, with guest matches in England and Japan...
, which was broadcast on the fourteenth episode of Ring of Honor. The next day, she and Haze lost to MsChif and Del Ray, which was broadcast on the seventeenth episode of Ring of Honor. On October 16, 2010 at the show Richards vs. Daniels, Nevaeh returned to ROH and teamed with Lady JoJo to defeat Daizee Haze and Jamilia Craft.
Wrestlicious (2010)
On the May 26, 2010 episode WrestliciousWrestlicious
Wrestlicious is an American all-female professional wrestling promotion based in Tampa, Florida. The company was founded by Jonathan Vargas, who won a Powerball jackpot of $35.3 million in 2008...
TakeDown, Nevaeh made her debut for the promotion under the ring name Kickstart Katie, where she was unsuccessful in winning a battle royal to determine the promotion's first champion.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
-
- Double Shot (Corkscrew neckbreaker)
- Sitout rear mat slam
- Signature moves
- Arm drag
- Bridging German suplex
- Diving crossbody
- DropkickDropkickA dropkick is an attacking maneuver in professional wrestling. It is defined as an attack where the wrestler jumps up and kicks the opponent with the soles of both feet; this sees the wrestler twist as he or she jumps so that when the feet connect with the opponent one foot is raised higher than...
- NeckbreakerNeckbreakerIn professional wrestling a neckbreaker is any throw or slam that focuses its attack on the opponent’s neck. One type of neckbreaker involves the wrestler slamming an opponent's neck against a part of the wrestler's body, usually the knee, head or shoulder...
- Rope hung double knee backbreaker
- Small package
- Snapmare followed by a neck snap followed by a sliding clothesline
- Snap suplex floated over into a guillotine choke
- With Ashley Lane
- Finishing moves
- Curse of Curves (STO (Nevaeh) / Running big boot (Lane) combination)
- Finishing moves
- ManagersManager (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...
- "The Gangsta of Love" Andre Heart
- Wrestlers managed
- Matt Stryker
- B.J. WhitmerB.J. WhitmerBenjamin Whitmer is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, B.J. Whitmer. He is best known for his appearances with Ring of Honor between January 2003 and March 2008...
Championships and accomplishments
- Heartland Wrestling AssociationHeartland Wrestling AssociationThe 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...
- HWA Woman of the Year (2008)
- Ohio Championship Wrestling
- OCW Women's Championship (1 time)
- 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 #32 of the best 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2009
- Shimmer Women AthletesSHIMMER Women AthletesShimmer Women Athletes is an American, Chicago based female independent professional wrestling promotion which held its first event on November 6, 2005...
- Shimmer Tag Team ChampionshipShimmer Tag Team ChampionshipThe Shimmer Tag Team Championship is a professional wrestling tag team championship in Shimmer Women Athletes...
(1 time) – with Ashley Lane
- Shimmer Tag Team Championship