Shanna (wrestler)
{{Short description|Portuguese professional wrestler}}
{{Infobox wrestler
|name = Shanna
|image = Shanna pro wrestler 2019.jpg
|caption = Shanna in 2019
|names = Shanna
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|7|8}}{{cn|date=February 2020}}
|birth_place = Lisbon, Portugal
|death_date =
|death_place =
|birth_name = Alexandra Barrulas{{cite web|url=https://www.starnow.com/alexandrabarrulas|title=Alexandra Barrulas|publisher=StarNow|website=starnow.com|access-date=November 1, 2019}}
|resides =
|billed = Nîmes, France{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Shannanjii/status/1189731126379761664|title=Born in Lisbon Portugal and coming from Nimes, France, that's where I live. 😉|publisher=Shanna|website=Twitter|date=October 30, 2019|access-date=November 1, 2019}}
|trainer = Florian Klonig
Wrestling Stars{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9243|title=Shanna « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}}
|debut = 2006
|retired =
| module = {{Infobox Twitch streamer|embed=yes
| pseudonym =
| channel_name = Shannamania
| channel_display_name =
| years_active =
| genre = Gaming
| games =
| teams =
| followers = 1.6 thousand
| follower_date = October 4, 2020
| associated_acts =
| stats_update =
}}
}}
Alexandra Barrulas (born July 8, 1982) is a Portuguese professional wrestler better known by her ring name Shanna. She is well known for her work in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the German Wrestling Federation, Women Superstars Uncensored and on the British independent circuit competing in promotions such as Pro-Wrestling: EVE and Kamikaze Pro.
Professional wrestling career
=Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2014)=
In February 2014 Shanna was booked to appear on TNA's Maximum Impact tour of the United Kingdom.{{cite web|url=http://squaredcirclesirens.com/shanna-to-wrestle-for-tna-on-uk-tour/|title=Shanna to wrestle on TNA's UK tour - Squared Circle Sirens}} In which she wrestled Alpha Female on her first night in a winning effort but then subsequently losing to Gail Kim on her second night.{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9243&page=4&year=2014&promotion=5|title=Matches « Shanna « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}}
=World Wonder Ring Stardom (2016-2018)=
In June 2016 Shanna traveled to Japan for a two-month tour with the all-female promotion Stardom. In her first match of the tour, she defeated Hiromi Mimura.{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=154748|title=Stardom Shining Stars 2016 - Tag 1 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}} On the second night, she unsuccessfully challenged Io Shirai for the SWA World Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=155172|title=Stardom Shining Stars 2016 - Tag 2 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}} Sometime during the tour, she unsuccessfully challenged Mayu Iwatani for the High Speed Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=158469|title=Stardom X Stardom 2016: Osaka Summer Solstice Celebration « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}} On her last night of the tour, she unsuccessfully challenged Toni Storm for the SWA World Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=159009|title=Stardom Shining Stars 2016 - Tag 9: Final Race « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}} On July 16, 2017, Shanna defeated Kris Wolf to become the new High Speed Champion.{{cite web | url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b47%e6%9c%8816%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80stardomxstardom2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813152426/http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b47%e6%9c%8816%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80stardomxstardom2017 | script-title=ja:2017年7月16日 Stardom×Stardom2017 | archive-date=August 13, 2017 | date=July 16, 2017 | access-date=July 16, 2017 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja | url-status=dead }} She lost the title to Mari Apache on August 13.{{cite web | url=http://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%e5%b9%b46%e6%9c%8817%e6%97%a5%e3%80%80shining-stars2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618050007/https://wwr-stardom.com/?new01=2017%E5%B9%B48%E6%9C%8813%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80midsummer-champions2017 | script-title=ja:2017年8月13日 Midsummer Champions2017 | archive-date=June 18, 2022 | date=August 13, 2017 | access-date=August 13, 2017 | work=World Wonder Ring Stardom | language=ja | url-status=dead }}
= All Elite Wrestling (2019−2021) =
Shanna made her All Elite Wrestling (AEW) debut on the October 30, 2019 episode of Dynamite, losing to Hikaru Shida. It was later reported that she had signed a three-year contract with AEW.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/shanna-signs-three-year-deal-aew|title=Shanna Signs Three-Year Deal With AEW|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|publisher=Fightful|website=Fightful.com|date=November 1, 2019|access-date=November 1, 2019}} On February 26, 2020 episode of Dynamite, she wrestled in a Four-Way match against Big Swole, Hikaru Shida, and Yuka Sakazaki which was eventually won by Shida. On the December 1, 2020 episode of AEW Dark, Shanna resumed wrestling for AEW following an eight month absence, winning over Tesha Price.{{cite news|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/aew-dark-results-12022020-dark-order-best-friends-shawn-spears-more-compete|title=AEW Dark Results 12/02/2020 Dark Order, Best Friends, Shawn Spears, & More Compete|first=Rob|last=Wilkins|publisher=Fightful|website=Fightful.com|date=November 1, 2020|access-date=December 2, 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/aew-dark-results-star-makes-big-return-8-months-former-wcw-superstar-s-son-debuts-1st-december-2020/2|title=AEW Dark Results - Star makes a big return after 8 months, Former WCW Superstar's son debuts, and more - 1st December 2020|first=Lenhard|last=Sarrao|publisher=Sportskeeda|website=Sportskeeda.com|date=December 2, 2020|access-date=December 2, 2020}} On June 1, 2021, it was announced that AEW wasn't renewing Shanna's contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-notes-awesome-kong-shanna-not-renewed-joey-janela-injured-342951|title = AEW notes: Awesome Kong & Shanna not renewed, Joey Janela injured|date = June 2021}}
Other media
Outside the ring, Shanna spends her down time streaming on Twitch, playing games such as League of Legends, Final Fantasy, and more.
Championships and accomplishments
- ABC Women's Championship (2 times, current){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1568|title=ABC Women's Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}}
- German Wrestling Federation
- GSW Ladies Champion (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=474|title=GSW Ladies Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}}
- Kamikaze Pro
- Kamikaze Pro Fighting Females Championship (1 time, inaugural){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9243&page=11|title=Shanna » Titles|work=Cagematch|access-date=October 4, 2020}}
- Power of Wrestling
- POW Ladies Championship (1 time)
- Pro-Wrestling: EVE
- 2013 Queen of the Ring{{cite web|url=http://www.diva-dirt.com/69728/pro-wrestling-eve-queen-of-the-ring-results-shanna-crowned-queen-nikki-storm-retains-eve-title/|title=Pro Wrestling: EVE "Queen of the Ring" Results: Shanna Crowned Queen, Nikki Storm Retains EVE Title - Diva Dirt|date=26 May 2013}}
- Southside Wrestling Entertainment
- Queen Of Southside Championship (1 time)
- Swiss Championship Wrestling
- SCW Ladies Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1046|title=SCW Ladies Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}}
- Turkish Power Wrestling
- Ladies Crown (1 time)
- Women Superstars Uncensored
- 2013 International J Cup Winner{{cite web|url=http://www.diva-dirt.com/81626/wsu-secret-show-results-shanna-wins-2013-international-j-cup/|title=WSU Secret Show Results: Shanna Wins 2013 International J-Cup - Diva Dirt|date=12 October 2013}}
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- High Speed Championship (1 time)
- World Wrestling Professionals
- WWP World Ladies Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1261|title=WWP World Ladies Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm}}
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
External links
- {{Twitch|shannamania}}
- {{IMDb name|5367377|Shanna}}
- {{Professional wrestling profiles|cagematch=9243|wrestlingdata=18309|iwd=shanna-8537}}
{{High Speed Championship}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:21st-century female professional wrestlers
Category:Portuguese expatriates in France
Category:Portuguese female professional wrestlers
Category:Sportspeople from Lisbon