Missa Kate: 2econd Wrestling Champ!

I figured it was only a matter of time. I just wish I was there to see it, but I was out of town.

Missa Kate is the new 2econd Wrestling Champ. She defeated Arik Cannon on Sunday, November 15. The reign of Missa (collector of belts) has begun.

I have seen many of Missa's matches and interviewed her a few times. I have yet to find a weakness in her game. She is a fantastic technical wrestler, who can also brawl with the best. She works well as a face or heel, although I think she is best as the bad guy. She does so many little things, which might go unnoticed. Even when the spotlight isn't on her, she is still doing things. A wink here, a smirk there, a slight hand gesture all are part of her whole persona.

I don't want to ruin her image as the baddest gal in wrestling, but she is also as sweet as could be out of the ring. She's definitely one of the top women wrestlers on the indie scene now.

Missa will defend her new title on December 10, when 2econd Wrestling returns to Northbrook. For more info, follow 2econd Wrestling on Facebook and check back here for my recurring coverage of Missa and 2econd Wrestling, two of my favorites.

Missa Kate and me in Schaumburg, IL-September 2023.

Maria Kanellis of Women's Wrestling Army

Maria Kanellis was originally hired in 2004 by the WWE as a back stage interviewer. Before too long, she added in-ring wrestling to her resume. Since then, Maria has carved out almost two decades in pro wrestling.

Perhaps her most significant project is Women's Wrestling Army. While WWA has only had a few shows, it has been some of the best wrestling I have seen. Maria and her crew do everything right. They don't just fill a wrestling card with any women. WWA brings in top indie wrestlers like KiLynn King, Kayla Sparks, Missa Kate and others. The women bust their butts every match. I cannot praise WWA enough.

There is no future show date announced yet and Maria is a bit busy with Ring of Honor right now, but I am sure a new WWA event will be announced fairly soon. This is a labor of love for Maria and it is growing with each event.

Follow Women's Wrestling Army of Facebook to get more news and updates. Also, check back here, for my recurring coverage. 

Maria Kanellis and me in Berwyn, IL-November 2022.