Madison (wrestler)
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Madison is a Canadian professional wrestler
who got her start in NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling
(ECCW) out of Vancouver.
(WWE) held an event in Vancouver, which Madison attended, and it was there that she decided that she wanted to become a professional wrestler. Two weeks later, she was training in NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling
's (ECCW) school House of Pain in Langley, British Columbia
. She was trained by Michelle Starr and Chance Beckett.
, but lost it eleven days later to Bam Bam Bambi.
On August 23, 2002, Madison defeated Bam Bam Bambi to win the vacant NWA World Women's Championship
. Char Starr defeated Madison in Corpus Christi, Texas
at the NWA 54th Anniversary Show on October 26, 2002 to become the next NWA World Women's Champion. Madison then defeated Starr on December 6, 2002 to win the NWA World Women's Championship for a second time.
in a dark match in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
. Madison lost the match and the NWA World Women's Championship to Kai.
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...
who got her start in NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling
NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling
Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling is a Western Canadian-based professional wrestling promotion, operating as a member of the National Wrestling Alliance...
(ECCW) out of Vancouver.
Early life
Before she began her career in professional wrestling, Madison won trophies in both swordfighting, racing motorbikes, and dated Mike Vickerman.Training
In May 2001, 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) held an event in Vancouver, which Madison attended, and it was there that she decided that she wanted to become a professional wrestler. Two weeks later, she was training in NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling
NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling
Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling is a Western Canadian-based professional wrestling promotion, operating as a member of the National Wrestling Alliance...
's (ECCW) school House of Pain in Langley, British Columbia
Langley, British Columbia (city)
The City of Langley is a municipality in Metro Vancouver. It lies directly east of the City of Surrey, adjacent to Cloverdale, and surrounded on the north, east and south by Township of Langley.-History:...
. She was trained by Michelle Starr and Chance Beckett.
NWA World Women's Championship
After a little over a year in the business, Madison won her first title. On June 12, 2002, Madison won the vacant NWA Canadian Women's ChampionshipNWA Canadian Women's Championship
-Title history:-See also:*National Wrestling Alliance*Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling...
, but lost it eleven days later to Bam Bam Bambi.
On August 23, 2002, Madison defeated Bam Bam Bambi to win the vacant NWA World Women's Championship
NWA World Women's Championship
The NWA World Women's Championship is the National Wrestling Alliance's women's singles professional wrestling title. It is descended from the original Women's World Championship won by Mildred Burke in 1935 from Clara Mortensen. June Byers was then recognized as the succeeding champion after her...
. Char Starr defeated Madison in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. The MSA population in 2008 was 416,376. The population was 305,215 at the 2010 census making it the...
at the NWA 54th Anniversary Show on October 26, 2002 to become the next NWA World Women's Champion. Madison then defeated Starr on December 6, 2002 to win the NWA World Women's Championship for a second time.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
On March 12, 2003, Madison put the NWA World Women's Championship on the line against veteran Leilani KaiLeilani Kai
Patricia Schroeder , better known by her stage name Leilani Kai, is a semi-retired professional wrestler. She began training with The Fabulous Moolah right after finishing high school...
in a dark match 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...
. Madison lost the match and the NWA World Women's Championship to Kai.
Independent circuit
After losing the title, Madison returned to the independent circuit, competing in such promotions as SuperGirls Wrestling.In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
- Diving hurricanrana
- Sunset flip powerbomb
- Signature moves
- Hurricanrana
- StunnerStunner (professional wrestling)A stunner is a common term in professional wrestling referring to the seated three-quarter facelock jawbreaker maneuver, predominantly used by Stone Cold Steve Austin and named for his Stone Cold Stunner finisher...
Championships and accomplishments
- National Wrestling AllianceNational Wrestling AllianceThe National Wrestling Alliance is a wrestling promotion company and sanctions various NWA championships in the United States. The NWA has been in operation since 1948...
- World
- NWA World Women's ChampionshipNWA World Women's ChampionshipThe NWA World Women's Championship is the National Wrestling Alliance's women's singles professional wrestling title. It is descended from the original Women's World Championship won by Mildred Burke in 1935 from Clara Mortensen. June Byers was then recognized as the succeeding champion after her...
(2 times)
- NWA World Women's Championship
- National
- NWA Canadian Women's ChampionshipNWA Canadian Women's Championship-Title history:-See also:*National Wrestling Alliance*Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling...
(1 time)
- NWA Canadian Women's Championship