Reggie Bennett
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 24, 1961[1][2] |
Spouse |
Kenji Ishihara
(m. 2000, divorced) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring names | |
| Billed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] |
| Billed weight | 249 lb (113 kg)[1][2] |
| Billed from | Venice Beach, California |
| Debut | September 7, 1986[1] |
| Retired | March 4, 2001[1] |
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.
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
- Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983) as "Barracuda Leader"[citation needed]
- Vendetta (1986) as "Conchita"[citation needed]
- Over the Top (1987) as "Female arm wrestler"[citation needed]
- Muscle Rock Madness (1992) as herself[citation needed]
- Mask de 41 (2004) as "Subzero Bennet"[citation needed]
Personal life
Bennett married a Japanese musician named Kenji Ishihara in August 2000.[2]
Championships and accomplishments
- All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling
- Independent Wrestling Federation
- IWF Women's Championship (3 times)[3]
