Reggie Bennett

Reggie Bennett (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.
Professional wrestling career
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. 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. She won the IWA World Women's Championship on May 15, 1995, defeating Manami Toyota. 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.
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.
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.
On March 4, 2001, Bennett wrestled her retirement match against Manami Toyota.
Media
Filmography
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983) as "Barracuda Leader"
Vendetta (1986) as "Conchita"
Over the Top (1987) as "Female arm wrestler"
Muscle Rock Madness (1992) as herself
Mask de 41 (2004) as "Subzero Bennet"
Personal life
Bennett married a Japanese musician named Kenji Ishihara in August 2000.
Championships and accomplishments
All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling
All Pacific Championship (1 time)
IWA World Women's Championship (1 time)
Independent Wrestling Federation
IWF Women's Championship (3 times)
Mixed martial arts record
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| Loss
| align=center | 1-1
| Irina Rodina
| Submission (armbar)
| UTT – Women's Vale Tudo Championship Finals
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| align=center | 1
| align=center | 9:47
| Tokyo, Japan
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|-
| Win
| align=center | 1-0
| Irma Verhoeff
| Submission (keylock)
| UTT – Women's Vale Tudo Championship Opening Round
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| align=center | 1
| align=center | 18:28
| Tokyo, Japan
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References
External links
Reggie Bennett in LPWA
Brian Rich Wrestling Archives-Womens title list
Reggie Bennett at Online World of Wrestling
Living people
1961 births
American female mixed martial artists
Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling
American female professional wrestlers
Professional wrestlers from California
21st-century American women
20th-century female professional wrestlers
21st-century female professional wrestlers
IWA World Women's Champions
All Pacific Champions