Megan Bayne
{{short description|American professional wrestler}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Megan Bayne
|image = Megan Bayne in April 2024 (cropped).jpg
|caption = Bayne in April 2024
|birthname = Megan Doheny
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|06|01}}{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=34965|title=Megan Bayne • General Information|website=wrestlingdata.com|first=Axel|last=Saalbach|access-date=September 29, 2023}}
|birth_place = East Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
|names = Megan Monroe
Megan Doheny
Meg Doheny
Meg
Megan Bayne
|height = 180 cm
|weight = 85 kg
|resides =
|billed = Thessaloniki
|trainer = Damian Adams
Rip Rogers
Al Snow
Matt Cappotelli{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=10084|title=Megan Bayne/Career Data|work=cagematch.de|language=de|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|access-date=September 29, 2023}}
|debut = 2017
|retired =
}}
Megan Doheny (born June 1, 1998), better known by her ring name {{nihongo|Megan Bayne|メーガン・ベーン|Mēgan Bēn|lead=yes}}, is an American professional wrestler. She is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She also makes appearances on the U.S. independent circuit, primarily for Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) and House of Glory (HOG), where she is the reigning HOG Women's Champion in her first reign.
Described as one of the top independent performers in the U.S.,{{Cite web |last=Boone |first=Matt |date=2025-01-16 |title=Top Independent Wrestler Reportedly In Cincinnati Ahead Of Tonight's AEW Dynamite: Maximum Carnage |url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/top-independent-wrestler-reportedly-in-cincinnati-ahead-of-tonights-aew-dynamite-maximum-carnage/ |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=Wrestling Headlines |language=en-US}} Doheny is best known for her tenure at Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where she first launched her wrestling career in 2017 and won the OVW Women's Championship in 2019.{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=Troy |date=2023-12-18 |title=Megan Bayne Has Made A Mega Mark Since Arriving In Stardom |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1429982-megan-bayne-has-made-a-mega-mark-since-arriving-in-stardom |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=Wrestlezone |language=en-US}} She has also achieved success in Japanese professional wrestling through her work at women's wrestling promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom.{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/megan-bayne-13863.html|title=Megan Bayne Profile & Match Listing|work=profightdb.com|author=Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)|access-date=September 29, 2023}}{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Andrew |date=2024-01-21 |title=Megan Bayne departing STARDOM: 'I don’t want this to be goodbye' |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2024/01/21/megan-bayne-departing-stardom-i-dont-want-this-to-be-goodbye/ |access-date=2025-02-04 |website= |language=en-US}}
Professional wrestling career
=Early career and independent circuit (2017–present)=
Doheny made her professional wrestling debut in Ohio Valley Wrestling in November 2017. She worked for OVW until 2023, winning the OVW Women's Championship once.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=231613|title=OVW Saturday Night Special|work=cagematch.de|language=de|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|date=June 1, 2019|access-date=September 29, 2023}} She dropped the title to Max the Impaler at OVW TV #1055 on October 29, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=245803|title=OVW TV #1055 – Nightmare Cup 2019 Final Four Way}} Due to OVW holding developmental partnerships with Impact Wrestling, Doheny competed at Impact Wrestling/OVW Outbreak on February 21, 2020, where she unsuccessfully challenged Jessicka Havok, Jordynne Grace and Kiera Hogan in a four-way match.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/02/28/impact-outbreak-hits-misses-2-21-moose-vs-jay-bradley-madman-fulton-vs-rhino-blanchard-daga-vs-jake-cris-austin-grace-vs-havoc-vs-bayne-vs-hogan/|title=IMPACT OUTBREAK HITS & MISSES 2/21: Moose vs. Jay Bradley, Madman Fulton vs. Rhino, Blanchard & Daga vs. Jake Cris & Austin, Grace vs. Havoc vs. Bayne vs. Hogan|work=pwtorch.com|first=Javier|last=Machado|date=February 28, 2020|access-date=September 29, 2023}} Bayne performed sporadically for All Elite Wrestling from 2021 to 2023, mainly on Dark and Elevation.{{Cite web |title=Matches « Megan Bayne « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=10084&view=&page=4&gimmick=&year=&promotion=2287®ion=&location=&arena=&showtype=&constellationType=&worker= |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=www.cagematch.net}}
Doheny also worked in the American independent scene. On July 31, 2021, during the sixth ECWA Women's Super 8 Tournament, she defeated Ashley D'Amboise to win the tournament at the finals.{{cite web|url=https://thewrestlingestate.com/index.php/2021/07/31/megan-bayne-wins-ecwa-womens-super-8/|title=Megan Bayne Wins ECWA Women's Super 8|work=The Wrestling Estate|first=John|last=Corrigan|date=July 31, 2021|access-date=June 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731232147/http://thewrestlingestate.com/index.php/2021/07/31/megan-bayne-wins-ecwa-womens-super-8/|archive-date=July 31, 2021|url-status=live}}
=World Wonder Ring Stardom (2023–2024)=
Image:Megan Bayne, September 2024 (cropped).jpg
Doheny made her debut in World Wonder Ring Stardom on the first night of the 2023 Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix from July 23, by attacking Tam Nakano and demanding a match for the World of Stardom Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-5star-grand-prix-2023-day-1-results-72323-tam-nakano-mirai-and-more|title=STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2023 Day 1 Results (7/23/23): Tam Nakano, MIRAI, And More|work=fightful.com|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=July 23, 2023|access-date=September 29, 2023}} She had her first match on the second night of the tournament from July 29, where she teamed up with Mei Seira and Suzu Suzuki to defeat Stars (Mayu Iwatani, Koguma and Saya Iida) in a six-woman tag team match.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-5star-grand-prix-2023-day-2-results-72923-mirai-vs-mina-shirakawa|title=STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2023 Day 2 Results (7/29/23): MIRAI vs. Mina Shirakawa|work=fightful.com|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=July 29, 2023|access-date=September 29, 2023}}
At Stardom x Stardom: Osaka Summer Team on August 13, 2023, she unsuccessfully challenged Nakano for the "red belt".{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-x-stardom-2023-results-81323-tam-nakano-mayu-iwatani-and-more|title=STARDOM x STARDOM 2023 Results (8/13/23): Tam Nakano, Mayu Iwatani, And More|website=Fightful|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=August 13, 2023|access-date=August 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230820200527/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-x-stardom-2023-results-81323-tam-nakano-mayu-iwatani-and-more|archive-date=August 20, 2023|url-status=live}} Due to frequently bonding a chemistry with Suzu Suzuki and Maika over the time, Doheny laid a challenge for Baribari Bombers (Giulia, Mai Sakurai and Thekla) at Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight 2023 on October 9. They lost the bout in the process.{{cite web|url=https://monthlypuroresu.com/features/stardom-nagoya-golden-fight-new-blood-11-card-announced/|title=STARDOM announces matches for Nagoya Golden Fight PPV & New Blood 11|work=monthlypuroresu.com|first=James|last=Carlin|date=September 12, 2023|access-date=September 29, 2023}}
From October 15 to November 12, Doheny and Maika, together known as Divine Kingdom, competed in the 2023 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League.{{cite web |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-announces-goddess-stardom-tag-league-participants |title=STARDOM Announces Goddess of Stardom Tag League Participants |website=Fightful |first=Scott |last=Edwards |date=September 11, 2023 |access-date=September 13, 2023}} They won the tournament by defeating Crazy Star (Mei Seira and Suzu Suzuki) in the finals.{{cite web |url=https://monthlypuroresu.com/features/maika-megan-bayne-win-goddess-of-stardom-tag-league/ |title=Maika wins first tournament of her career, with partner Megan Bayne |last=Carlin |first=James |date=November 12, 2023 |website=Monthly Puroresu |access-date=November 13, 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113181557/https://monthlypuroresu.com/features/maika-megan-bayne-win-goddess-of-stardom-tag-league/ |archive-date=November 13, 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://wrestlepurists.com/stardom-goddess-of-stardom-tag-league-final-results-notes-november-12-2023/ |title=STARDOM Goddess Of Stardom Tag League Final Results & Notes November 12, 2023 |author=Peps |date=November 12, 2023 |website=Wrestle Purists |access-date=November 13, 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113182034/https://wrestlepurists.com/stardom-goddess-of-stardom-tag-league-final-results-notes-november-12-2023/ |archive-date=November 13, 2023}}
=All Elite Wrestling (2025-present)=
Bayne performed sporadically for All Elite Wrestling from 2021 to 2023, mainly on Dark and Elevation.
On the January 15, 2025 special episode of Dynamite named Maximum Carnage, she made her AEW television debut participating in the women's Casino Gauntlet match, which was won by Toni Storm.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-16 |title=AEW Dynamite Results (1/15/24): Kenny Omega Wins In AEW Return, Moxley Retains, MJF and Jeff Jarrett Trade Jabs |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/aew/aew-dynamite-results-1-15-24-kenny-omega-moxley-retains-mjf-jeff-jarrett |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=Wrestling On Fannation |language=en-US}} On February 1, AEW President Tony Khan announced that Bayne was officially signed to the promotion.{{Cite web |title=Megan Bayne Officially Signs With AEW {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/megan-bayne-officially-signs-aew |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}} On the February 8 episode of Collision, Bayne attacked Thunder Rosa after Rosa defeated Penelope Ford.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/02/08/aew-collision-results-2-8-powells-live-review-of-kyle-fletcher-vs-mark-briscoe-thunder-rosa-vs-penelope-ford-bandido-vs-bryan-keith-three-way-trios-match/|title=AEW Collision results (2/8): Powell’s live review of Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe, Thunder Rosa vs. Penelope Ford, Bandido vs. Bryan Keith, three-way trios match|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=February 8, 2025|access-date=February 12, 2025}} Bayne later formed an alliance with Ford and the duo defeated Rosa and Kris Statlander on the March 5 episode of Dynamite.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-20 |title=AEW Dynamite live results: International Championship Series begins |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-international-championship-series-begins/ |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=A. E. W. |date=2025-03-06 |title=AEW Dynamite Results for March 5, 2025 |url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-march-5-2025 |access-date=2025-03-22 |website=All Elite Wrestling |language=en}} On April 6 at Dynasty, Bayne unsucessfully challenged Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2025-04-06 |title=AEW Dynasty results: Powell's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Megan Bayne for the AEW Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/06/aew-dynasty-results-powells-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-swerve-strickland-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-megan-bayne-for-the-aew-womens-championship/ |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}
Wrestling style and persona
File:Megan Bayne vs Allie Katch.gif in December 2024 for House of Glory. As can be seen, Bayne utilises her height and strength by using manoeuvres such as the German suplex and Tombstone piledriver to win matches.]]
Bayne uses the Tombstone piledriver as part of her arsenal.{{cite news |last= |first= |date= |title=“Cemetery Gates” results: Vetter’s review of Missa Kate vs. Megan Bayne for the CSW Women’s Title, Moose vs. Conan Lycan, Shazza McKenzie vs. Maggie Lee in an I Quit match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/26/chicago-style-wrestling-cemetery-gates-results-vetters-review-of-missa-kate-vs-megan-bayne-for-the-csw-womens-title-moose-vs-conan-lycan-shazza-mckenzie-vs-maggie-lee-in-an-i-quit-match/ |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |location= |publisher= |access-date=8 February 2025}} Being billed from Thessaloniki, her ring attire is that of a Greek goddess.
Championships and accomplishments
- East Coast Wrestling Association
- Women's Super 8 Tournament (2021)
- House of Glory
- HOG Women's Championship (1 time, current)
- Immortal Championship Wrestling
- ICW Women's Championship (1 time)
- Ohio Valley Wrestling
- OVW Women's Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/ky/ovw/ovw-wm.html|title=Ohio Valley Wrestling Women's Title|work=wrestling-titles.com|author=Wrestling Titles|access-date=September 29, 2023}}
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 120 of the top 150 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Women's 150 in 2021{{cite web|url=https://wrestlingtravel.com/2021/10/28/pro-wrestling-illustrated-womens-150-2021-list-in-full/|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Women's 150 2021 List in Full|work=wrestlingtravel.com|author=WrestlingTravel|date=October 28, 2021|access-date=November 3, 2021}}
- Ranked No. 139 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2024{{cite web|url=https://aiptcomics.com/2024/09/10/full-2024-pwi-500-list-revealed/|title=Full 2024 PWI 500 list revealed|work=aiptcomics.com|first=Patrick|last=Ross|date=September 10, 2024|access-date=September 13, 2024}}
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- Goddesses of Stardom Tag League (2023) – with Maika
- Stardom Year-End Award (1 time)
- Best Match Award (2023) {{small|vs. Giulia on December 29}}{{cite web|first=Thom|last=Fain|title=STARDOM AWARD 2023 Winners & Photo Gallery|url=https://monthlypuroresu.com/features/stardom-award-2023-winners-announcements/|work=Monthly Puroresu|date=January 21, 2024|access-date=January 23, 2024}}
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