Valentina (wrestler)
Encyclopedia
Elizabeth Miklosi is an American
professional wrestler
, valet, model
, jazz musician
, and actress. She is best known under her ring name
, Lizzy Valentine.
independent circuit
. She also appeared in numerous other independent wrestling promotions
, managing
multiple wrestlers and feuding
with multiple others. In Jersey All Pro Wrestling
, she managed Dixie and had her first professional match against April Hunter
. Mikosi also managed Nick Berk
and Z-Barr in Liberty All-Star Wrestling in Philadelphia and NWA Florida. Miklosi also had a career long feud with Alexis Laree
. The two faced each other up and down the East Coast
in KAPOW!, Southern Championship Wrestling, and Dangerous Women of Wrestling. Miklosi has also teamed with the Ballard Brothers in various promotions. She even toured Alaska
and wrestled matches for the troops in the Middle East
. And as J-Love, she feuded with Pogo the Clown in Xtreme Pro Wrestling
. In one match, Elizabeth flipped Tracy Brooks down to the mat by the hair.
in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
. She first competed as JV Love on TNA Xplosion in a match against Tracy Brooks
. She was then repackaged as a new character named Cheerleader Valentina and replaced Brooks as the partner of Nurse Veronica (Veronica Stevens)
in the all-female stable known as Bitchslap. In their first appearance together,they attacked the TNA cage dancers during a dance routine, but were separated by TNA security. A match was finally scheduled between Bitchslap (Stevens and Miklosi) and the TNA cage dancers (April Pennington and Lollipop
). However, before the match could fully start it was interrupted by Trinity
, who revealed herself as the newest member of Bitchslap and attacked Pennington and Lollipop. The TNA cage dancers retaliated against Bitchslap the following week. They summoned Bitchslap to the ring; however, Trinity forced Stevens and Miklosi into the ring to fight the cage dancers. Pennington and Lollipop attacked Stevens and Miklosi with leather straps until they fled up the entrance ramp to rejoin Trinity.
The storyline with Bitchslap was then dropped because TNA didn't have enough female wrestlers to compete against the group, and Stevens turned down a two-year contract with TNA, instead attempting to sign with either WWE or a company in Japan. Brooks and Trinity were then placed into other storylines and TNA stopped booking Miklosi.
After her time with TNA, Miklosi debuted for Ultimate Pro Wrestling in California
and began managing Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
heavyweight champion Adam Pearce
. Miklosi then auditioned for the 2005 Diva Search held by World Wrestling Entertainment
; however, she was not selected as a finalist.
wrestling series Wrestling Society X
under the ring name Lizzy Valentine as a valet and girlfriend for Matt Sydal.
(AAA) along with Juventud Guerrera
, whom she started managing in the Mexican independent wrestling scene. Their stay, however, was a short one. She left the promotion in March 2009 after witnessing an incident in a locker room. According to an interview with Guerrera, the incident involved him finding his bag with human feces in it. He believed Konnan
was responsible. Jack Evans
attacked Juventud from behind, after he was hit by both of them, resulting in Guerrera's nose being broken.
in August 2009. Monica Massaro beat her in the match by stripping Valentine to her bra and thong. The loser had to go topless; however, Lizzy called out a girl from the audience who went topless for her.
On December 21, 2009, at the tapings of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
's Impact!
television show Valentine defeated Amber O'Neal
in a tryout dark match.
Lizzy now appears on Lucha Libre USA as Lizzy Valentine Carter.
. She has recently begun acting and has had a small part in Nip/Tuck
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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...
, valet, model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
, jazz musician
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
, and actress. She is best known under her ring name
Ring name
A ring name is a stage name used by a professional wrestler, martial artist, or boxer. While some ring names may have a fictitious first name and surname, others may simply be a nickname, such as The Undertaker.-Wrestling:...
, Lizzy Valentine.
Early career
Miklosi was trained by Homicide and began her career under the ring name Miss Led with the Long Island Wrestling Federation and spent her time honing her skills all over the NortheastNortheastern United States
The Northeastern United States is a region of the United States as defined by the United States Census Bureau.-Composition:The region comprises nine states: the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont; and the Mid-Atlantic states of New...
independent circuit
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...
. She also appeared in numerous other independent wrestling 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...
, managing
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...
multiple wrestlers and 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 multiple others. In Jersey All Pro Wrestling
Jersey All Pro Wrestling
Jersey All Pro Wrestling is an independent wrestling promotion based in New Jersey.-1997:Jersey All Pro Wrestling is an independent wrestling promotion that was founded by "Fat" Frank Iadeavia on April 19, 1997. This promotion was born out of a dream of "Fat" Frank. He wanted to take the promotion...
, she managed Dixie and had her first professional match against 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...
. Mikosi also managed Nick Berk
Nick Berk
Nicholas K. "Nick" Berk , also known by his ring name Nicky Benz, is an American independent professional wrestler, best known for his work in Combat Zone Wrestling, where he is a former CZW World Heavyweight and Iron Man Champion....
and Z-Barr in Liberty All-Star Wrestling in Philadelphia and NWA Florida. Miklosi also had a career long feud with Alexis Laree
Mickie James
Mickie Laree James , better known simply as Mickie James, is an American professional wrestler and singer of mixed Native American-Caucasian descent, currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , where she is a former two-time TNA Women's Knockout Champion.James began her professional...
. The two faced each other up and down the East Coast
East Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S...
in KAPOW!, Southern Championship Wrestling, and Dangerous Women of Wrestling. Miklosi has also teamed with the Ballard Brothers in various promotions. She even toured Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
and wrestled matches for the troops in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
. And as J-Love, she feuded with Pogo the Clown in Xtreme Pro Wrestling
Xtreme Pro Wrestling
Xtreme Pro Wrestling is an independent professional wrestling promotion formerly owned by Extreme Associates CEO and director Rob Zicari, who appeared on shows under the name Rob Black. Zicari appeared on-camera as owner alongside his wife Lizzy Borden. The promotion focuses on hardcore wrestling,...
. In one match, Elizabeth flipped Tracy Brooks down to the mat by the hair.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Miklosi also had a brief stint as a TNA KnockoutTNA Knockout
Knockout is a term used by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling to refer to its female talent. The term is applied universally to wrestlers, backstage interviewers, and managers/valets. They are analogous to the Divas of rival WWE.-History:...
in 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...
. She first competed as JV Love on TNA Xplosion in a match against Tracy Brooks
Tracy Brookshaw
Tracy Brookshaw is a Canadian professional wrestler, professional wrestling valet and professional wrestling referee, better known by her ring name Traci Brooks. She is currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , where she has spent most of her career.-Early life:Brookshaw grew up on a...
. She was then repackaged as a new character named Cheerleader Valentina and replaced Brooks as the partner of Nurse Veronica (Veronica Stevens)
Veronica Stevens
Veronica "Ronnie" Stevens, better known by her ring name Simply Luscious, is an American professional wrestler currently performing on the independent circuit. She is best known for her stint in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.-Early career:...
in the all-female stable known as Bitchslap. In their first appearance together,they attacked the TNA cage dancers during a dance routine, but were separated by TNA security. A match was finally scheduled between Bitchslap (Stevens and Miklosi) and the TNA cage dancers (April Pennington and Lollipop
Jaime Lynne
Jaime Lynne is a former American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Lollipop. Lynne is perhaps best known for her appearances with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as a cage dancer.-Early career:...
). However, before the match could fully start it was interrupted by Trinity
Stephanie Finochio
Stephanie Finochio is an American stuntwoman and retired professional wrestler and valet better known by her ring name Trinity...
, who revealed herself as the newest member of Bitchslap and attacked Pennington and Lollipop. The TNA cage dancers retaliated against Bitchslap the following week. They summoned Bitchslap to the ring; however, Trinity forced Stevens and Miklosi into the ring to fight the cage dancers. Pennington and Lollipop attacked Stevens and Miklosi with leather straps until they fled up the entrance ramp to rejoin Trinity.
The storyline with Bitchslap was then dropped because TNA didn't have enough female wrestlers to compete against the group, and Stevens turned down a two-year contract with TNA, instead attempting to sign with either WWE or a company in Japan. Brooks and Trinity were then placed into other storylines and TNA stopped booking Miklosi.
After her time with TNA, Miklosi debuted for Ultimate Pro Wrestling in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and began managing Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla is a professional wrestling promotion that is run by wrestlers themselves as it was created by Southern California wrestlers Disco Machine, Excalibur, Joey Ryan, Scott Lost, Super Dragon, and Top Gun Talwar...
heavyweight champion Adam Pearce
Adam Pearce
Adam Pearce is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is the current NWA World Heavyweight Champion in his fourth reign and the NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion in his first reign. He is also a former PWG Champion....
. Miklosi then auditioned for the 2005 Diva Search held by 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...
; however, she was not selected as a finalist.
Wrestling Society X
In 2006, Miklosi performed in the short-lived MTVMTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
wrestling series Wrestling Society X
Wrestling Society X
Wrestling Society X was a short-lived professional wrestling-based television series produced in 2006 by Big Vision Entertainment. The weekly television series formerly aired on MTV, MTV2, MTV Tr3s, and over a dozen other MTV outlets throughout the world...
under the ring name Lizzy Valentine as a valet and girlfriend for Matt Sydal.
Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
Miklosi came to Asistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAsistencia Asesoría y Administración
Asistencia Asesoría y Administración is a lucha libre professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico...
(AAA) along with Juventud Guerrera
Juventud Guerrera
Eduardo Aníbal González Hernández , better known as Juventud Guerrera, is a Mexican professional wrestler who is best known for his work in many wrestling promotions worldwide, including all the major American wrestling promotions, such as World Wrestling Entertainment, World Championship...
, whom she started managing in the Mexican independent wrestling scene. Their stay, however, was a short one. She left the promotion in March 2009 after witnessing an incident in a locker room. According to an interview with Guerrera, the incident involved him finding his bag with human feces in it. He believed Konnan
Konnan
Carlos Santiago Espada Moises , also known as Charles Ashenoff and better known by his ring name, Konnan, is a Cuban professional wrestler and rapper of Puerto Rican descent...
was responsible. Jack Evans
Jack Evans
Jack Edward Miller is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Jack Evans. He currently performs for the Mexican-based promotion Asistencia Asesoría y Administración, where he is the current World Cruiserweight Champion and a former World Tag Team Champion. He is the cousin...
attacked Juventud from behind, after he was hit by both of them, resulting in Guerrera's nose being broken.
Wrestlicious
In early 2009 Miklosi took part in the first season tapings of Wrestlicious, where she performed under the ring name Kandi Kisses. The show premiered on March 1, 2010. She debuted in the first episode, lip syncing to a song in front of the crowd. She made her in-ring debut on the sixth episode, losing to Lil Slamm.Recent career
Lizzy worked a Bra & Panties Match for Xtreme Pro WrestlingXtreme Pro Wrestling
Xtreme Pro Wrestling is an independent professional wrestling promotion formerly owned by Extreme Associates CEO and director Rob Zicari, who appeared on shows under the name Rob Black. Zicari appeared on-camera as owner alongside his wife Lizzy Borden. The promotion focuses on hardcore wrestling,...
in August 2009. Monica Massaro beat her in the match by stripping Valentine to her bra and thong. The loser had to go topless; however, Lizzy called out a girl from the audience who went topless for her.
On December 21, 2009, at the tapings of 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...
's Impact!
TNA iMPACT!
Impact Wrestling is a professional wrestling television program for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling that currently airs in the United States and Canada on Spike...
television show Valentine defeated Amber O'Neal
Amber O'Neal
Kimberly Dawn Davis is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Amber O'Neal.-Early career :...
in a tryout dark match.
Lizzy now appears on Lucha Libre USA as Lizzy Valentine Carter.
Personal life
When Miklosi is not wrestling, she works as a modelModel (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. She has recently begun acting and has had a small part in Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck is an American drama series created by Ryan Murphy, which aired on FX in the United States. The series focuses on McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice, and follows its founders, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy...
.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Shining wizard
- Tornado DDT
- Signature moves
- 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...
- Seated chinlock
- Neckbreaker
- Wrestlers managedManager (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...
- Jimmy SnukaJimmy SnukaJames William "Jimmy" Reiher is a semi-retired Fijian professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. Originally from the Fiji Islands, Snuka wrestled for several promotions in the 1970s and 1980s. Snuka is a two-time world heavyweight champion, having been a...
- Matt SydalMatt SydalMatthew Joseph Korklan is an American professional wrestler, also known as Matt Sydal and Evan Bourne. He is signed with WWE and wrestles on its Raw brand under the ring name Evan Bourne, where he is currently one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions with Kofi Kingston as Air Boom.Before signing...
- RJ BrewerJohn StagikasJohn Stagikas is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Hurricane" John Walters and in Lucha Libre USA as RJ Brewer, the kayfabe son of Arizona Governor Jan Brewer...
- Jimmy Snuka
Championships and accomplishments
- KAPOW!
- KAPOW! Women's Championship (1 time)
- Ultimate Pro Wrestling
- UPW Women's Championship (1 time)