Thatform of wrestling is made up of submissions and pins, two methods of control and great for showing off skills. Photo Credit: WWE. She subsequently wrestled for Magnum Pro Wrestling, Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW), Shimmer Women Athletes, DDT Pro-Wrestling, and the Japanese promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom. Speaking with Renee Paquette on her Oral Sessions podcast, Baszler explained that she had a difficult time trying to figure out what Vince McMahon wanted to see from her inside a WWE ring. She began her MMA training soon after. But yeah it's gonna be fun. Sign up for the The 41-year-old mentioned Kairi Sane, Sasha Banks and Rhea Ripley as some of the opponents she's enjoyed facing off against the most. After winning that, she also came out victorious in her next match, which was against Christy Zimmerman on November 14, 2003. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. Shortly after losing at WrestleMania, Baszlers push quickly went south. And so my coach sat me down and was like, 'Listen, how about we step away and do this pro wrestling thing and see just a reset? Once co-directed a Star Trek fan film with a budget of less than $200. And I think in pro wrestling, you kind of want to show everyone what you're up to. Save the vampires for Hollywood. newsletter, Add silk robe-wearing, crossbow-wielding recluse to Cenas acting credits. Date Of Birth: Aug 8th 1980. Natalya went one-on-one with Shayna Baszler on Friday Night SmackDown as Ronda Rousey and Natalya stood ringside and ready for action at any moment. 514K followers. Investigator and writer based in Vancouver, Canada. Just give me a chance. Margaret Baszler, her mother, is Chinese. Pena would go on to win two more fights and won that season of the show. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Shayna Baszler is a South Dakota-raised former professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, and now pro wrestler, performing for the Smackdown brand of World Wrestling Entertainment, also known as the popular WWE show. On June 19, 2009, she faced Sarah Kaufman, losing the match by a unanimous decision. During the initial period of her MMA training, Shayna Baszler also wanted to incorporate catch wrestling into her training alongside Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Going from live matches in packed arenas to taped matches in an empty warehouse likely played a part in Baszlers confusion. I was still new and didnt know how stuff is., Nattie said, I got you. Full results (courtesy of @cdavidroberson2) and highlights are below. The thing I keep saying is we aren't holding back. When not writing about wrestling, he covers the sport of mixed martial arts. Shayna Baszler was born to parents, Margaret and Skip Baszler. Two of Rouseys four horsewomen stablemates competed on the show, and they were Rouseys first two choices to be on her team, Baszler and Jessamyn Duke. The Queen of Spades is one of the true pioneers of women's MMA, as well as a member of the MMA Four Horsewomen faction alongside the likes of Ronda Rousey. Baszler: "So no, I've never performed in Sioux Falls as a part of WWE. Im just letting you know Im aware I dont have it. After attacking Lynch and knocking her out with the Kirifuda Clutch, Baszler removed her mouth guard and bit her unsuspecting victim on the neck. She never shared many details about her siblings. I don't know. "The Queen of Spades" is known for her "Chicken wing" submission, a one arm Kimura from the guard and called it the "Shwing", she used it to defeat Roxanne Modafferi.She is also the only female fighter to ever win by "Twister" submission. Baszler got her start in MMA at South Dakota-based promotion Reality Cage Fighting against Tina Johnson on October 31, 2003. She successively defeated Megumi Yabushita, Alexis Davis, and Adrienna Jenkins. She is best known for her work with WWE. Baszler didn't need this kind of bloody spectacle to prove she's an absolute unit. ", Baszler: "I'm always sayingthe title isthe goal. Stay up to date with WWE player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. She serves as the coach for the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz, a roller derby team based out of South Dakota. Yes, it turned out the cage fighter was now a rage biter. The crowd is a character in this whole thing. Shotzi delivers a fiery speech about The Baddest Woman on the Planet but is taken out by Shayna Baszler. We go in the back and he loves it. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Baszler and Belair haven't faced each other one-on-one on the WWE main roster in almost a year, when the two wrestled to a no contest on the March 19, 2021 episode of SmackDown. She defeated Colleen Schneider via an armbar submission to enter the TUF house. Hungry for the Raw Women's Championship, Shayna Baszler stalks Becky Lynch on the road to the most unique WrestleMania of all time. While competing on The Ultimate Fighter, Baszler shared the cage with current UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Julianna Pena. Team Tate. You know what I mean? Baszler triumphed over Sarah D'Alelio in her next match but lost to Alexis Davis in her third and final outing for Invicta. She earned another victory by submission, but it was technically a technical knockout due to the submission coming from strikes. Her win streak also included notable wins against Sara McMann, Valentina Shevchenko, Raquel Pennington, Holly Holm, and Cris Cyborg. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. Emma goes one-on-one with The Submission Magician for the first time ever. After a long and successful run atop the NXT womens division, Shayna Baszler was called up to the main roster in early 2020. vs QueenZelina and Carmella. Capturing the NXT Womens Championship on two separate occasions, she still holds the record for total days spent as NXT Womens Champion. She competed in WWE's Mae Young Classic, winning back-to-back matches against Mia Yim, Candice LeRae, Mercedes Martinez, and as a heel character, made it to the finals where she lost to Kairi Sane. Shayna Baszler was born on August 8, 1980, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to parents Skip and Margaret Baszler. The titantron lights up, displaying Baszler, flanked on either end by Shafir and Duke, the three women stalking their way through Gorilla, baring their mouthguards and holding up their fists to ward off anyone who even tries to so much as step close to them, Shayna exchanging a cold stare with William Regal & Triple H as she reaches the curtain . So the crowd being into it, the crowd chanting, how they're reacting can affect how the match goes.". One wrestler will be making her first pro appearance in her hometown of Sioux Falls as a WWE Superstar, live at the Denny Sanford Premier Center on Jan. 16. New, The Miz Shares INCREDIBLE WrestleMania Pitch That WWE Turned Down Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies, WWE Women's Tag Team Champion; NXT Women's Champion. Youll never have to worry about me being in shape. A photo most fans just wouldn't expect from one of the heels currently in WWE. She won 12 fights in a row. Got a storyideafrom your community? Since defeating Baszler, Pena has won seven fights in the UFC. More:Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. In 2003, she made her professional debut at a Reality Cage Fighting event in a match against Tina Johnson, which she won. A South Dakota native, Baszler became a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and Khun Kru in the Muay Thai boxing association, before starting to train in catch wrestling under MMA legend Josh Barnett who gave her the nickname The Queen of Spades. WWE NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler recently spoke with Newsweek and said she wants to bring back a "grimy, no-nonsense realism" to the NXT women's division. There were rumors about Vince McMahon souring completely on her. Tickets can be purchasedat the Denny Sanford Premier Center or on their Ticketmaster. In her last fight, back in December, Pena submitted longtime champion Amanda Nunes to win the UFC title. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA N. He loved it. The 41-year-old said she'd like to be remembered as someone who helped legitimize the sport and women's wrestling. RELATED: 10 Backstage Stories About Shayna Baszler We Can't Believe. Just the winis ultimately what matters. Baszler showed a lot of toughness in her fight, but she was defeated in the second round by technical knockout. It's not a case of 'when we get on TV now we're really going to have good matches.' New, AEW's MJF Blasts "Overrated" Ex-WWE Champ, NXT Star "Scared Of Getting Lost" On WWE's Main Roster As Baszler stood up, her mouth dripping in Lynch's supposed blood, the audience groaned with disgust. Baszler: "Oh, man, I hope we fill that arena up. And then obviously, I have a whole bunch of friends that I try to visit every time I'm in town. @heykarentran. In August 2013, she was picked as one of the contestants for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. She's also a former UFC fighter and member of the "MMA Four Horsewomen" faction alongside the likes of Ronda Rousey, according to WWE. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Will This AEW Wrestler "Make History" As World Champion? Ill make you money., Hes like, Cant wait. I think it was finally when I started working with Sasha and Bayley where I think in the ring I stopped trying so hard to impress Vince and just started feeling comfortable in my stuff. Brock Lesnar, of Webster, is the first. Currently, she is 41 years old. It might take you a couple years longer than someone else, but I'm fine with that, and I think I'm finally seeing the fruits of that.". Tegan Nox, Natalya have a message for Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. Doesn't matter if it looks cool. ", Baszler: "With a pair of each I'll go [Trish] Stratus and Lita obviously, I think a lot of people will say, as far as WWE because during a time, like you've talked about the Attitude Era, and when the women were presented completely differently, they were able to draw the fans in and, and, and evolve their story into a point where they had this iconic women's wrestling match. Baszler said her martial arts based in 'catch wrestling' made the career move to pro wrestling easy. That's the one that's most memorable to me. Shayna Baszler is a South Dakota-raised . Baszler was give more offense against Bliss, who kicked out at every turn and gradually enjoyed the punishment. She would have two more matches in the UFC, against Bethe Correia and Amanda Nunes, losing both. Ooh, is someone hangry?! - Subscribe to WWE on YouTube: http://wwe.yt/\r---------------------------------------------------------------------\rCheck out WWE.com for news and updates: http://goo.gl/akf0J4\rWatch WWE on Sony in India: http://www.wwe.com/SonySportsNetwork\rWatch WWE on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia: http://www.wwe.com/hotstar\rWatch WWE on Shahid: http://www.wwe.com/yt-shahid\rFind the latest Superstar gear at WWEShop: http://shop.wwe.com\r---------------------------------------------\rCheck out these other channels!\r---------------------------------------------\rUpUpDownDown: https://www.youtube.com/upupdowndown\rCeltic Warrior Workouts: https://www.youtube.com/@CelticWarriorWorkouts\rWWE Music: https://www.youtube.com/wwemusic\rTotal Divas: https://www.youtube.com/wwetotaldivas\r------------------------------------\rWWE on Social Media\r------------------------------------\rTwitter: https://twitter.com/wwe\rFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wwe\rInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwe/\rGiphy: https://giphy.com/wwe\r------------------------------------ Baszler: "This sounds like such a clich phrase, but I dare you to tell me why it's not true that we have the best women's division in the world. Baszler: "Timing, I think, in MMA there's not a story to tell. SHAYNA BASZLER RELATED NEWS. Nationality: USA. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ", Baszler:"My bread and butter are these like ultimate good guys.". The latest rumors, including speculation surrounding Vince McMahons involvement in WWE booking, Trish Stratus return being kept secret, and more! Shayna Baszler's a monster. You want the crowd to know your thought process.". After vanquishing many a foe inside the octagon, The Submission Magician chose to apply her martial craft to the squared circle, and her skills translated quickly. 2023 www.argusleader.com. On the show, Pena submitted Baszler in the second round of their exhibition fight. Whos left? Shayna Baszler is one of the toughest and most intimidating women in the WWE. Shayna Andrea Baszler (born August 8, 1980) is a former MMA fighter and current professional wrestler.She was trained in Catch Wrestling by Billy Robinson, Mixed Martial Arts by Josh Barnett (who also gave her the "Queen of Spades" nickname), and is a former trainee/sparring partner of Ronda Rousey.. Baszler had her first professional MMA fight in 2006, and was signed in 2013 by the UFC to . I'm from the midwest, so I believe as long as you put your nose in the dirt it all comes out in the wash. She became The Cage Inc. Women's 140 lbs Champion on November 19, 2010. New, Report: Vince McMahon Behind Top WWE WrestleMania 39 Match Shayna Baszler comments on a potential crossover between STARDOM and WWE. Two months later, on October 10, WWE revealed that Baszler had signed with them and was training at the WWEs Performance Center. I think that we're going to put on matches that you forgetyou're watching women, you're just watching wrestling at that point. That definitely sounds like a confusing situation. Got a storyideafrom your community? After she promoted to the main EliteXCs cards, she suffered a crushing defeat against Cris Cyborg at the promotions Unfinished Business event on July 26, 2008. Denny Sanford Premier Center among top-100 venues worldwide for ticket sales in 2021. Please enter a valid email and try again. In 2016, he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in journalism and telecommunications. And so I went away to college. She has also received an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate. 's fundamental Class & 7:30pm Professor. The gimmick helped her to project herself as a rock star-type personality. Shayna Baszler and 7 others. Even though she is considered a bright talent, she is close to the age of past women wrestlers like Stacy Keibler, Torrie Wilson, Lita, and Trish Stratus. Nattie has trained with me in an MMA gym. After a long and successful run atop the NXT women's division, Shayna Baszler was called up to the main roster in early 2020. A daily roundup of all your pro wrestling news from Cageside Seats, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Cageside Seats, for Pro Wrestling and MMA fans, Shayna Baszler was very confused by Vince McMahons feedback. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WW. Shayna Baszler is an American mixed martial artist previously signed with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as well as a professional wrestler currently performing in World Wrestling Entertainments (WWE) developmental brand NXT. Her showdown against Shayna Baszler all but guaranteed more of the same. The Queen . She is of German descent from her fathers side and of Chinese ancestry from her mothers. #SmackDownStream WWE on Peacock https://pck.tv/3xP0IWP in the U.S. and on WWE Network http://wwe.yt/wwenetwork everywhere else\r---------------------------------------------------------------------\rFollow WWE for more exciting action! It was tacky, it was gross, and it did nothing for Baszler, who was subsequently defeated by Lynch in surprise fashion at WrestleMania. On Raw, Baszlerlaid waste to numerous opponents with her patented Kirifuda Clutch and found success as a WWE Womens Tag Team Champion with Nia Jax. She's found success with her wrestling status. The coaches of the season were Rousey and former Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate. When she decided to become a professional wrestler, she was already in her mid-30s. I have a shirt that says 'I heart 69 mustangs,' so I was going to wear it and I put it on social media but just the camera shot showed 'I heart 69' and they were like, 'No we are on tv now, so you can't.' Email reporter Alfonzo Galvan at agalvan@argusleader.comor follow him on Twitter@GalvanReports. I mean, there might be a story to tell, but you're not telling it in the match. At their second event, the show was headlined by Baszler fighting Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann. Baszler: "IfSioux Falls hasn't forgotten about me, I'll come out to cheers instead of jeers. Shayna Baszler is a female MMA fighter, born and raise Sioux-Falls. New. After being released by the promotion, she lost to Reina Miura in her latest outing inside an MMA ring. She is the current holder of the AIW Women's Championship. I've had other matches that I think I would rate better.". For 15 years, Davis has been one of the top female fighters in the world. Sioux Falls-born wrestler Shayna Baszler coming home for WWE event; match card announced, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Whether she won or lost, all of her 15 fights ended with a knockout or a submission. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/shayna-baszler-13462.php. We did headlock, takeover, dropdown, leapfrog. "And as long as I can stay true to that, the rest will take care of itself. And I hope that they just come out and be loud. Place of Birth: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. She was the last person eliminated in the 2020 edition. Her resume included impressive wins against notable fighters such as Liz Carmouche, Sarah Kaufmann, Jessica Eye, and former UFC Women's Bantamweight . But from the pictures, Shayna shared on Instagram, clearly, her sister and she looked no less than twins. Nearly seven years from her initial MMA departure she's been a two-time women's champion in WWE's NXT brand and recently a tag-team champion. Like I justdidn't care as much as I did before, when I was younger in the sport.". Sounds like a rumored WWE buyer is taking themselves out of the bidding. Wrestlers from both the Smackdown and Raw brands of WWE will be in Sioux Falls on Sunday. I didn't feel scared anymore. 888 following. For the next three years, she competed at various other independent promotions, including UCS, Ring of Fire, Freestyle Combat Challenge, MFC, Bodogfight, and NFF, winning against Cindy Romero, Julie Kedzie, Roxanne Modafferi, and Samantha Anderson, and losing to Amanda Buckner twice. Bliss latest victim is Shayna Baszler, who has been shoehorned into the widely criticized supernatural angle alongside Reginald and Nia Jax. "And if people are ever interested in watching that they can, and they'll see that it's been this great. The thing you have to start learning now that youre on RAW is that your workrate is shown on PPVs, so dont get so hellbent on weekly RAW TV, because thats where we build the story for the workrate that you can do on a PPV, I have this match and it looks like Im going off the map and beating someone up. @realKILLERkross. Though she was advised not to wrestle on SmackDown due to injury, Natalya decided to do so anyway, with Tegan Nox by her side . I went in the back and he said, It looks like you are just fighting each other. 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She put on a ferocious performance against Sara McMann in the main event of Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann on July 28, 2012. Just six months after the fight, Baszler would make her WWE debut as part of the Mae Young Classic. Get the latest WWE news on Shayna Baszler. In 2017, almost two years after her last UFC fight, Baszler fought Reina Miura in a lightweight fight in Japan. She is a former NXT womens champion, WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, and has appeared numerous times at WrestleMania. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. The event starts at 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Due to the success and popularity of former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, the UFC decided to promote womens MMA. I know I can bring a certain legitimacy to this that no other female has. Latest on Shayna Baszler including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 10 Recent Wrestling Moments That Shook The World, Ex-WWE Star "Couldn't Give Two Sh*ts" About Returning This led to Bliss hitting her modified Sister Abigail finisher on Baszler and a Twisted Bliss for the win. We've been doing this. Her impressive MMA record eventually led to her being signed by the UFC. In 2006, Baszler shared the cage with one of the most beloved fighters in UFC history, Roxanne Modafferi. Despite not winning The Ultimate Fighter, Baszler did get an opportunity to fight in the biggest MMA promotion in the world. Shayna Baszler (full name - Shayna Andrea Baszler) was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the USA on August 8, 1980. New, WWE Legend Confused By "Bizarre" Bray Wyatt Character, The Real Reason Naomi Is Still Absent From WWE The next week I did it again and he loved it. A terrific athlete with a legitimate mixed martial arts pedigree, Baszler hardly needs to rely on a cheap gimmick to look intimidating. For over 10 years, Invicta FC has been the top MMA promotion to only feature female fighters. "I just want to bring back that grimy, no-nonsense realism that the women's division has been lacking," Baszler said when asked what's next for her in NXT. I said, Lets just shoot around a little bit and then well get to what we need to get to. We do it. I said, I know I have what no one else has. All rights reserved. She immediately dominated a women's Elimination Chamber match and then challenged Becky Lynch for the Raw women's championship at WrestleMania 36.. 15 Shayna Throwback Shoot. Shayna Baszler would like to potentially mix it up with some of . Follow. And then I think Undertaker and Shawn Michaels.". However, she could not train under Josh Barnett under who she wished to train, as she could not travel to Southern California where Barnetts training centre is located. I was one of the original members, the martial arts gym is downtown. Just give me time. Rivalries: Sara McMann The 2004 Olympic silver medalist may not have lived up to the considerable hype that preceded her arrival in mixed martial arts, but she has . WWE NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler recently spoke with Newsweek and said she wants to bring back a "grimy, no-nonsense realism" to the NXT women's division. RELATED: 10 Things You Should Know About Ronda Rousey's UFC Career. Baszler will be making a special appearance at the WWE SuperShow in Sioux Falls on Sunday. ", Shayna Baszler Reveals What She Is No Longer Allowed To Wear On WWE NXT TV. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. Outside of championships, Baszler also has the goal of winning the annual Royal Rumble. Baszler: "I think on the flip side of that, I think when I lost the title to Rhea Ripley that match is one of my favorite matches because the way we told the story and it's so cool because I loseand the crowd, the fans are so happy that the bad guy lost and the good guy won that they stormed the ring. Oops. After ruthlessly attacking Jax and ending the partnership, however, Baszler was selected by SmackDown in the 2021 WWE Draft. Shayna Baszler has found a massive amount of success in the WWE's women's tag team division. She disappeared off television altogether from mid-May into mid-July, during the early months of the global pandemic when WWE was running shows inside an empty warehouse. Building a reputation as a fearsome fighter, there are a lot of things that fans should know about Shayna Baszler's career in the world of MMA. In 2015, Baszler made the transition to professional wrestling and went back to train under Barnett. The point of [the performance center] is to groom us for TV, so when it was time to pull the trigger, we found that we were more ready than we thought. Baszler is only the second South Dakotan who has found success in the world of MMA and WWE. Baszler: "So we asked the UFC, hey, could she do some pro wrestling in between? Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.Stream WWE on Peacock https://pck.tv/3xP0IWP in the U.S. and on WWE Network http://wwe.yt/wwenetwork everywhere else\r---------------------------------------------------------------------\rFollow WWE for more exciting action! "The girls that came through here from the beginning have all set the tone for how great this division has been," Baszler said. She's not always in it to end the fight right away, something she had to learn. 1 min read. RELATED: 10 Things UFC Fans Should Know About Roxanne Modafferi. It was finally where it started being like, thats it, and going in the back and he said, Youre getting it. So, it has been this big learning curve. More:Sioux Falls-born wrestler Shayna Baszler coming home for WWE event; match card announced. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, FatalFourWayMatch: BigE vs KevinOwens vs Seth"Freakin" Rollins vs BobbyLashley, RAWWomen'sChampionshipTripleThreatMatch: BiancaBelair vs LivMorgan vs BeckyLynch, SmackDownTagTeamChampionshipMatch: TheNewDay vs TheUsos, UnitedStatesChampionshipMatch: DamianPriest vs TheMiz, WWEWomen'sTagTeamChampionshipMatch: RheaRipley and NikkiA.S.H. Bliss vs. Baszler . Shayna Baszler: With Shayna Andrea Baszler. Following the match, Shayna became a top trending topic on Twitter for all the wrong reasons. Next Edge Academy was a gym that I helped get off the ground. However, she was unable to defeat then-UFC champion Ronda Rousey. Onewrestler will be making her first pro appearancein her hometown of Sioux Fallsas a WWE Superstar,live at the Denny Sanford Premier Center onJan. 16. Baszlers MMA career was filled with high profile fights and memorable moments that all of her fans should know about. Taking the next logical step in her career, she tried out for WWE sometime in late 2016. Team Jacob, for the record. Shayna Baszler debuted a new Warhammer 40K-inspired look at last night's Royal Rumble event in San Antonio. For McMann, this was one of seven consecutive victories that earned her an opportunity at the UFC title. As a professional wrestler, she clenched DDT Pro-Wrestlings Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship on April 1, 2017. She is originally from Sioux Falls in South Dakota and appears to have a mixed ethnicity. Shayna Baszler: A Brief Biography. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. Baszler traditionally fought as a bantamweight, meaning her last fight was 20 pounds heavier than the weight class where she was most successful. McMann would go on to win a decision, but Baszler once again showed off her toughness in a fight that earned Fight of the Night honors. Meltzer (h/t Varble) reported last week that WWE had been planning to have Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler challenge Damage CTRL for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania. Similar to her teammate Ronda Rousey, Baszlers last UFC fight was against former UFC Womens Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes. In order to start the division, the UFC included women on the 18th season of The Ultimate Fighter. Baszler also talked about the transition to live TV on the USA Network, and recalled how she wasn't allowed to wear a "I Heart 69 Mustangs" t-shirt. I have been to shows that were in Sioux Falls while I've been signed with WWE. 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