Reggie Bennett

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Template:Short description Template:DMCA Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Reggie Bennett[1][2] (born January 24, 1961) is an American former professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in joshi puroresu organizations such as All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling.

Professional wrestling career

Early career (1986–1993)

Bennett began wrestling on the Californian independent circuit in 1986, primarily for the Independent Wrestling Federation, where she won the promotion's Women's Championship three times.[3] Soon after, she was signed to the Ladies Professional Wrestling Association. Bennett participated in the LPWA Japan Title tournament during the February 23, 1992 pay-per-view LPWA Super Ladies Showdown, where she lost by disqualification in the semi-final round.

All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (1993–1996)

Bennett signed with All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling in 1994 and competed there for several years. Bennett faced Chigusa Nagayo at the Big Egg Wrestling Universe show at the Tokyo Dome on November 20, 1994.[2] She won the IWA World Women's Championship on May 15, 1995, defeating Manami Toyota.[4] She lost the IWA Title later in 1995 to Takako Inoue. Bennett then went on to capture the All Pacific Championship by defeating Mariko Yoshida and then Kaoru Ito in a tournament on June 22, 1996, although she would again lose her title to Takako Inoue.[5][6]

Extreme Championship Wrestling (1997)

On April 12, 1997, Bennett was one of the featured speakers at a banquet honoring Terry Funk. The following night at ECW Barely Legal, she debuted as a member of Raven's Nest, interfering with the World Heavyweight Championship match between Funk and Raven.[7]

Arsion and retirement (1997–2001)

On November 14, 1997, Bennett joined Arsion, forming a villainous faction of American wrestlers with newcomer Jessica Soto, who was billed as Reggie's younger sister Jessica Bennett.[8]

On March 4, 2001, Bennett wrestled her retirement match against Manami Toyota.[2]

Media

Filmography

Personal life

Bennett married a Japanese musician named Kenji Ishihara in August 2000.[2]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
2 matches 1 win 1 loss
By knockout 0 0
By submission 1 1
By decision 0 0
By disqualification 0 0
Unknown 0 0
Draws 0
No contests 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1-1 Irina Rodina Submission (armbar) UTT – Women's Vale Tudo Championship Finals Template:Dts 1 9:47 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1-0 Irma Verhoeff Submission (keylock) UTT – Women's Vale Tudo Championship Opening Round Template:Dts 1 18:28 Tokyo, Japan

References

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  5. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."All Pacific Championship history".
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  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Raven> match results> April 1997".
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."ARSION Promotion History". Archived from the original on February 7, 2012.

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