Seriously, though, EFFY stands as one of the loudest, most powerful and influential voices throughout the rise of LGBTQ pro wrestling. Most of all, though, Dark Sheik continued to embody the inspirational force she has represented for the trans wrestling community and made sure the West Coast was heard.Ī post shared by EFFY fact: If you’re reading this list, then you’re interacting with EFFY right now. Sheik joined her tag team partner, Anton Voorhees, to reform The CAUTION and enter the 5CC Wrestling Tag Team title tournament, impressed in both Industrial World Wrestling and No Peace Underground and provided LGBTQ wrestlers a platform through her Fearless event. She wowed audiences in battles with Nick Gage, Allie Kat, AC Mack and AJ Gray, capping things off by main eventing GCW’s first LA Fights event against Sandra Moone. Sheik defeated Titus Alexander for the UGWA San Jose title, rechristened it the Oakland title and then reintroduced herself to Game Changer Wrestling. Hoodslam’s return in front of 2,000 fans was only the tip of the iceberg. The 20-year veteran continued to break barriers for trans and other LGBTQ communities in wrestling in her most high-profile year to date.
Dark Sheik contains multitudes, and all within her comes through when she steps into the ring. The founder of the Accidental Phenomenon. The High(est) Priestess of the Church of Wrestling. She capped off the year by making her AEW debut on AEW Dark, cementing herself as one of the most exciting and unpredictable forces in pro wrestling today.Ī post shared by DARK Sheik Mother of House Hoodslam. Her tag team with EFFY, collectively known as Bussy, thrilled in tag team action as well, challenging for the GCW Tag Team titles and embroiling themselves in a battle with Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green. Katch captured the Pro Wrestling Magic Women’s title and starred in multiple promotions across the country. She established her own event, GCW Allie Katch’s Real Hot Girl Shit, showcasing top names in women’s wrestling to larger and new audiences. When she wasn’t pulling knives on foes, Katch ignited GCW crowds with memorable matches against Dark Sheik, Billie Starkz and Sandra Moone. WhETBjcq5g- ALLIE KATCH June 28, 2021Īllie Katch evolved from kitty to killer in 2021, showcasing a new level of intensity and viciousness in and out of the ring.