Bobby O'Shea

O'Shea at an IFSW show in 2017.

**Robyn O'Shea** (born August 3, 1993) is a Canadian professional wrestler better known by her ring name **Bobby O'Shea**. She is most known for her work on the American independent circuit, mostly working for the all-female promotion IFSW. She has also worked in Asia and Europe, appearing for IFSW's partner promotion SPARKLE Wrestling in Japan, as well as the English promotion ARMBAR Wrestling.

## Early life

O'Shea was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1993. She has one older brother, Dylan, who was born in 1988. Growing up, O'Shea was exposed to interests such as professional wrestling, comic books, and video gaming thanks to her brother's influence, with the two watching wrestling together as children and teenagers. O'Shea describes herself as a “tomboy” during her early years, a label she believes has still remained. Whilst her brother grew out of wrestling, she only became more interested in it, and it was this interest that pushed her into the industry.

## Professional wrestling career

### **Training and early career (2011)**

O'Shea began training at the Cavalier Wrestling School in mid-2010, working under professional wrestler Claude Ezarik. She was one of the youngest trainees in her class at the age of seventeen, but managed to develop quickly under Ezarik's guidance. She made her official in-ring debut in October 2011 under the ring name Bobby O'Shea, appearing on a show for Ezarik's promotion, Canadian Empire Wrestling. She was successful in her first match, defeating Jessica Holmes. O'Shea would continue to make appearances for CEW, as well as other promotions across Canada and America.

### **International Female Superstars of Wrestling (2012–present)**

#### **Hardcore Gamers and Tag Team Championship (2012–2014)**

Whilst working for small independent promotions across Canada and America, O'Shea was scouted by IFSW bookers, who decided to bring her onto the roster. She made her first appearance for the promotion during their April 2012 tapings, debuting on the April 6 show in a losing effort against Jane Valentine. On the April 8 show, she lost to Diaz. Despite losing both matches over the course of the April tapings, O'Shea was still supported by the fans and seen as an underdog character, which had been accentuated by her two powerhouse opponents. After her performance during the tapings, O'Shea was announced as a regular IFSW roster member.

During May, it was announced via social media that a tournament would take place at the June and July tapings to crown new Tag Team Champions, after one half of the previous champions had been injured, forcing the team to vacate the belts. O'Shea was announced as one half of one of two 'wild card' teams, with her partner later revealed to be Toni Gunn. The unlikely duo, who named themselves the Hardcore Gamers, quickly became fan favourites before the tournament had even started.

On June 29, O'Shea and Gunn defeated Midas Touch (Lexis Gold and Velvet Angel) to advance in the eight-team tournament. In the semi-finals on June 30, they defeated SPARKLE Tag Team Champions the Technical Dream (Tsubasa Tsukino and Ally Starr) in an upset victory. On July 6, the Hardcore Gamers competed in the final of the tournament, which main-evented that day of tapings. They defeated Obscene Ink. (Zoe Chester and Ash Harley) to become the new IFSW Tag Team Champions.

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## Personal life

O'Shea is an avid fan of comic books and related media. She has cited Elektra, X-23, Wolverine, Rogue, and Batman as her favourite characters, with some of her favourite comic book series being Red Hulk's Thunderbolts, Ultimate X-Men, All-New X-Men, and PunisherMAX. O'Shea is also a fan of video games, stating that she has been interested in gaming ever since her parents bought her a Sega Dreamcast at age six. Her favourite gaming franchises are Tomb Raider, Street Fighter, and God of War. In addition to comics and gaming, O'Shea has been apparent in her love of the Power Rangers franchise, often wearing gear inspired by the designs of Power Rangers' costumes and selling merchandise inspired by the franchise.

## Professional wrestling highlights

* **Finishing moves**
	+ Cutter variations
* **Nicknames**
	+ **"The Final Boss"**
	+ **"Mighty Morphin'"**

### **Championships and accomplishments**

* **International Female Superstars of Wrestling**
	+ IFSW Tag Team Championship (1 time; with Toni Gunn)