Shayna Baszler, born on August eighth, nineteen eighty, is a prominent American professional wrestler and a former mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Known for her fierce presence in the ring, she has made significant contributions to both the independent wrestling circuit and WWE, where she gained fame as a two-time NXT Women's Champion and a three-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion.
Her journey into combat sports began with training in mixed martial arts under the guidance of former UFC fighter Josh Barnett, alongside catch wrestling training from the legendary Billy Robinson. Baszler's professional MMA career commenced in two thousand six, where she quickly garnered attention for her exceptional submission grappling skills.
In two thousand thirteen, Baszler was signed by the UFC to participate in the reality television series The Ultimate Fighter, although her tenure in the organization resulted in two professional bouts without a victory. Following her release from the UFC in two thousand fifteen, she transitioned to professional wrestling, once again training with Barnett. Her hard work and dedication led her to sign with WWE in two thousand seventeen.
During her time with WWE, Baszler solidified her status as a top competitor, achieving remarkable success in the women's division. After a celebrated career, she was released from WWE in two thousand twenty-five, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and skill in both wrestling and mixed martial arts.