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Revision as of 18:35, 24 February 2018
| Su Yung | |
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 Su Yung in November 2016 | |
| Birth name | Vannarah Riggs |
| Born | June 30, 1989 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Website | www |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Lechuza Sonia Su Yung[1] Vannah |
| Billed height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Billed weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
| Billed from | Seattle, Washington[2] |
| Trained by | Impact Wrestling> Bill Dundee[3] Kevin White[3] |
| Debut | 2007[4] |
Vannarah Riggs (June 30, 1989) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Impact Wrestling and professional wrestling valet who performs under the ring name Su Yung. She currently wrestles for Shine Wrestling and on the independent circuit. She is also known for her tenure in WWE, where she competed in its former developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) under the ring name Sonia.[5]
Early career
Riggs got her start in wrestling after moving to Memphis, Tennessee in 2007 to become a professional wrestler.[6] She has worked for several promotions which include Lady Sports, MLL, GCW, and Jerry Lawler's Memphis Wrestling.[6] In February 2010, Riggs made her debut for Main Event Championship Wrestling as a villainess under the name Su Yung and defeated Tracy Taylor.
Professional wrestling career
Independent circuit (2008-2018)
Yung has competed in many independent promotions since 2008.
World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
Florida Championship Wrestling (2010–2011)
In May 2010, Riggs was signed to a developmental contract with WWE.[6] On September 18, 2010, she made her debut at FCW house show under the name Vannah, sharing ring announcing with Matt Martlaro. The following month changed her name to Sonia. She then made her FCW in-ring debut as a heel on December 2, 2010 at a house show which she lost to AJ Lee. In mid-2011, Sonia teamed up with Audrey Marie against AJ and Aksana in which they were defeated. On July 8, Sonia was defeated by Aksana in a triple-threat match for the FCW Divas Championship which also included Naomi. On August 8, 2011, she was released from her developmental contract.[1]
Shimmer Women Athletes (2011-2018)
Su Yung debuted for SHIMMER Women Athletes on October 1, 2011 in a dark match at Volume 41; teaming with Kimberly Maddox and Veda Scott in a losing effort against Buggy Nova, Jessie Brooks, and She Nay Nay. In another dark match at Volume 43, Su was defeated by KC Spinelli. On October 27, 2012, Su was defeated by Sassy Stephie at Volume 50 and again by Miss Natural the following day at Volume 52.[1]
Shine Wrestling (2012-2014)
Su debuted for Shine Wrestling as a babyface along with Tracy Taylor to form The West Coast Connection on July 20, 2012.[3] On that evening, the duo lost to Made In Sin (Allysin Kay and Taylor Made) at SHINE 1. A month later at SHINE 2, Su picked up her first Shine victory by defeating Kimberly and she and Tracy defeated Gabby Gilbert and Luscious Latasha at SHINE 3. Su's winning streak continued with victories over Rhia O'Reilly and Josie, but it came to an end at SHINE 6 in January 11, 2013 when she was defeated by Ivelisse.
At SHINE 7 on February 22, Su teamed up with Tracy and Mia Yim in a losing effort to Valkyrie members Made In Sin and April Hunter. A month later, Su defeated Brittney Savage via submission with her Yellow Fever finisher.
At SHINE 9, Su was defeated by Saraya Knight in a SHINE Championship Tournament qualifying match. In the tournament at SHINE 11 on July 12, Su was defeated by LuFisto in a four-way qualifying match that also included Nikki Roxx and Mercedes Martinez.
At SHINE 12 on August 23, Su again teamed with Tracy Taylor in a losing effort to Daffney's All-Star Squad members Nikki Roxx and Solo Darling. However, at SHINE 13, Su defeated La Rosa Negra, Taeler Hendrix, and the debuting Xandra Bale in a four way match. Su competed against Solo Darling in back-to-back Shine events, losing at 14 and winning at 15. At SHINE 16 on January 24, 2014, Su was defeated by Mercedes Martinez.
At SHINE 17 on February 28, Su and Tracy Taylor teamed up in a losing effort to Made In Sin in the quarterfinals of the SHINE Tag Team Championship Tournament.[7]
On April 18, Su defeated Rhia O'Reilly via submission at SHINE 18 and was attacked by Saraya Knight after the match. Later in the event, Su turned into a villainess by aligning with Valkyrie and attacking Ivelisse in the ring, and later attacking her tag team partner, Tracy Taylor, ending The West Coast Connection in the process.
At SHINE 19 on May 23, the evil Su eliminated Taylor in a ten-woman elimination tag team match, which was won by Valkyrie.
At SHINE 20 on June 27, Su competed in her first singles match as a villainess and defeated Justine Silver via submission; using the new finisher, The Purge.
At SHINE 21 on August 22, Su was defeated by Nevaeh in a #1 Contender's four way match that also included Amazing Kong and Leah Von Dutch. At SHINE 22 on October 10, Su defeated Amanda Rodriguez via submission.[6]
Impact Wrestling (2018-present)
During the Impact tapings in January, Su Yung debuted and attacked Allie.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Panic Switch (Samoan driver)
- Signature moves
- Asian mist
- Forearm smash
- Lotus lock
- The Purge (Mandible claw)
- Tilt-a-whirl headscissors[2]
- Yellow Fever
Championships and accomplishments
- Independent Championship Wrestling
- ICW Women's Championship (1 time)
- Girl Fight
- Girl Fight Championship (1 time)
- FEST Wrestling
- FEST Wrestling Championship (1 time)
- Kaiju Big Battel
- Kaiju Double Danger Tandem Championship (1 time) with Hell Monkey
- Magnificent Ladies Wrestling
- MLW Championship (1 time)
- Queens Of Combat
- Queens of Combat Championship (1 time; current)
- Women Superstars Uncensored
- WSU Spirit Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling 2.0
- PW2.0 Women's Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 36 of the top 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2016[6]
References
- ^ a b c "Su Yung Profile & Match Listing". Profightdb. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ a b "Su Yung career". THE WRESTLING REVOLUTION. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Hall of Fame -Su Yang". Su-yung.com. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ "Profile". Wrestling Data. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ "Su Yang - Website". Su-yung.com. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e LeBlanc, M.A (November 20, 2017). "Su Yung career". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ Trionfo, Richard (2014-01-24). "Complete Shine 16 report: Havok versus Kay; what is the future of Valkyrie after Rain faces Ivelisse; tag tournament announced for February 28th at Shine 17; and more". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
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