Nicole Bass
| Nicole Bass | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nicole Bass |
| Born | August 10, 1964 Middle Village, New York[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Fuchs (1985-2013; his death) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Nicole Bass |
| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2] |
| Billed weight | 240 lb (110 kg)[3] |
| Billed from | New York, New York[4] |
| Trained by | ECW House of Hardcore |
| Debut | 1998 |
Nicole Bass-Fuchs[1] (born August 10, 1964) is an American bodybuilder, actress, professional wrestler and valet previously working for companies such as Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Federation, XPW, and the National Wrestling Alliance. Bass has also made numerous appearances as a guest on The Howard Stern Show. She is also a current member of Stern's Wack Pack.
Bodybuilding career
Nicole Bass had an extensive career as a female bodybuilder in the late '80s and throughout the '90s. Won the 1997 NPC National Bodybuilding Championship.[1]
- 1985 NPC Eastern USA Championships - 2nd (HW)
- 1986 IFBB Ms. International - 16th
- 1986 NPC Nationals - 8th (HW)
- 1987 IFBB North American Championships - 4th (HW)
- 1987 NPC USA Championships - 7th (HW)
- 1988 NPC Northeastern States - 1st (HW and overall)
- 1989 NPC Extravaganza - 3rd (HW)
- 1990 NPC Nationals - 2nd (HW)
- 1991 IFBB North American Championships - 4th (HW)
- 1993 NPC Nationals - 10th (HW)
- 1994 NPC Nationals - 6th (HW)
- 1995 NPC Nationals - 2nd (HW)
- 1996 NPC Nationals - 2nd (HW)
- 1997 NPC Nationals - 1st (HW and overall)
- 1997 IFBB Ms. Olympia - 14th
Professional wrestling career
Bass debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling during the first half of 1998. She aligned herself with Justin Credible, Chastity and Jason. She participated in feuds with Tommy Dreamer, Mikey Whipwreck and Beulah McGillicutty.
Bass soon joined the World Wrestling Federation, debuting as Sable's bodyguard at WrestleMania XV on March 28, 1999.[4] She became involved in an extended feud with Debra McMichael, which culminated in a mixed tag match pitting Bass and Val Venis against Jeff Jarrett and Debra at the 1999 WWF Over the Edge. Bass was then aligned with Venis until she accidentally whacked him with Jarrett's guitar after losing a bikini contest to Debra. The following week, she interfered in a match between Debra and Ivory, with Debra losing her Women's Championship due to Nicole's interference.
This led to a brief alliance between Bass and Ivory, which ended abruptly when Bass left the WWF and filed a lawsuit against the organization for sexual harassment, claiming she was sexually assaulted backstage by Steve Lombardi. In 2003 the case went to court and was ultimately dismissed.[5]
Bass continues to wrestle on the independent wrestling circuit. Bass also does bookings for public events and for personal training.[2]
Personal life
In 2006 Bass was hospitalized due to steroid-influenced pancreatitis.[1]
Bass married Richard "Bob" Fuchs in 1985.[1][6] Fuchs died in his sleep in 2013 at age 64.[7]
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Signature moves
- "Russia"
- "The World's largest female bodybuilder"[1]
- Entrance Themes
- "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" by Prong (ECW)
- "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" by Grinspoon (ECW)
- "Basher" by Eve S. Dowdle (WWF)
Championships and accomplishments
- NWA Worldwide Intergender Championship (1 time)
- NWA Jersey Women's Championship (1 time)[8]
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1997 | Private Parts | Herself | Film Debut |
| 1999 | Pain and Suffering[6] | ||
| 2000 | Spank Those Bitches 2[6] | ||
| 2000 | I Love To Hurt You[6] | ||
| 2000 | Violence on Violence[6] | ||
| 2000 | Beat Your Ass[6] | Abusive Woman | |
| 2000 | Man Handled[6] | ||
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Nicole Bass Profile". onlineworldofwrestling.com. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
- ^ a b "Nicole Bass Biography". Nicole Bass.com. Archived from the original on 2007-07-01. Retrieved 2009-09-28.
- ^ http://www.muscleville.com/catalog.php?lid=bass_nicole
- ^ a b Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2009). WWE Encyclopedia. Dorling Kindersley. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-7566-4190-0.
- ^ "RAW Rebounds, Ratings, Bass Case Decided, Rock on TNA, and More..." Scarla, Rick and Online Onslaught. Retrieved May 4, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Nicole Bass". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved May 4, 2007.
- ^ "Nicole Bass' husband passes away in his sleep." howardstern.com. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ^ "NWA Jersey Women's Title". Puroresu Dojo. Retrieved 2012-02-02.