Toni Gunn

Gunn posing with the world in her hands in outer space (not Photoshop).

**Andrea Gunner** (born October 23, 1990), better known by the ring name **Toni Gunn**, is an English professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in EWC, where she competed on the Rampage brand, and was one half of the Moors Murders, alongside Harvey Yorke.

## Early life

Gunner was born in York, North Yorkshire, England, on October 23, 1990. The eldest of three siblings, Gunner was used to chaos growing up, and considering she had to deal with two younger brothers, she was exposed to professional wrestling early in her life. Wrestling was a passion that never died for her, and at the age of sixteen she began training at the Grapple Wrestling Academy in Leeds. Gunn attended college at York College. She later relocated to Manchester for university, where she studied drama. In the midst of attending a new school and adapting as well as she could, she found time to train at Manchester Fight Factory. Whilst in wrestling school, Gunner met Dan Diamondis, who would later support her throughout her early career.

## Professional wrestling career

### **Early career (2007–2016)**

#### **Various promotions (2007–2014)**

At the age of seventeen, she debuted for a local promotion – run by one of her wrestling schools – under the ring name Toni Gunn, and would go on to work for any place that would book her. She gained notoriety and recognition quickly due to her participation in hardcore and intergender matches. However, she was dissatisfied with the fact that some saw her as a flash in the pan, a mere attraction as a "female hardcore wrestler", and so she began to expand her in-ring style to prove her opposition wrong. With an arsenal of grappling and striking skills, Toni continued to make bigger waves across the UK, Europe, and even Japan.

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### **Extreme Wrestling Corporation (2017–2018)**

#### **Debut and formation of the Moors Murders (2017)**

On 15 January 2017, Gunn signed a contract to work for ECW on its Rampage brand. On the 10 February episode of Rampage, Gunn made her debut for the company, losing to Trish Newborn. Shortly thereafter, it was announced that a new tag team had signed with the company. Collectively known as the Moors Murders, Gunn and Harvey Yorke announced that they would compete at Hardcore Revolution, where they would win the number one contendership for the EWC Tag Team Championships. On the 10 March episode of Rampage, Gunn lost to Annabelle, a representative of Legion. Quickly growing frustrated, Gunn and Yorke appeared on the 13 March episode of Brawl, attacking Legion and the Royal Court prior to their match at StrangleMania XII. At StrangleMania XII, the Moors Murders would win the EWC Tag Team Champions, ending Legion's year-long reign. On the 7 April episode of Rampage, Gunn would earn her first singles win over Shelley Silver and Freddie Styles. Tensions between The Moors Murders and The Royal Court grew however, resulting in a tag team match on April 20th. The Moors Murders would win in EWC's inaugural Inferno Scaffold match, defeating The Royal Court (represented by Freddie Styles and Jason Hunter). On the 12 May episode of Rampage, Gunn defeated Griffin Hawkins in a non-title match. On the May 26th episode of Rampage, the Moors Murders attacked Griffin Hawkins and Ace King backstage. Later that night, Toni Gunn defeated Christopher Chambers and earned a Television Championship title match.

#### **United States Champion (2017)**

During EWC's European Tour, President Mac announced that the winner of Rampage #416's main event will face two members of Brawl for the upcoming pay-per-view Scars and Stripes. On June 7th, Michael Saint announced on Twitter that Harvey Yorke and Gunn will face off in a Hell in a Cell Bed of Weapons Match. On the June 9th episode of Rampage, Yorke defeated Gunn to retain his title. A week later, it was announced that Gunn would face Griffin Hawkins for the United States Championship in a Cage of Doom match at the Scars and Stripes pay-per-view. At the event, Gunn defeated Griffin Hawkins to become the new United States Champion.

On the following July 10th episode of Brawl, Gunn called out EWC Undisputed Champion Drake, only to be interrupted by Valora Thomas. This resulted in Harvey Yorke attacking Thomas from behind. Gunn signalled for Yorke to hit the Gravedancer on Thomas' manager, Mick, but they were interrupted as Andrew Jackson rushed to the ring. On the 14 July episode of Rampage, Gunn was defeated by Drake in a non-title match. On the 28 July episode of Rampage, Michael Saint announced that there would be a seven-man Devil's Playground match in order to declare a number one contender for the EWC Undisputed World Championship. Gunn, as well as her partner Harvey Yorke, were among two of the competitors set to appear in the match. Later that night, the Moors Murders defeated the teams of Awkward, Inc. and USA-Steel. On the August 11th episode of Rampage, the Devil's Playground match ensued, and whilst the Moors Murders had control of most of the match, Gunn and Yorke were stopped by Lady Enchantra and interference from ManThing, allowing Ace King to gain the victory. Two weeks prior to the Night of Champions pay-per-view, it was announced that Gunn would defend her United States Championship against Lady Enchantra. Additionally, the Moors Murders would defend their Tag Team Championships against USA-Steel and the team of Prince & Stitches. The day of Night of Champions, Gunn would defend both of her titles successfully, though, there seemed to be a bit of controversy when a masked Harvey Yorke would help aide Gunn in her United States Championship match. On the 8 September episode of Rampage, Gunn defeated Nadette in a non-title match. On the 13 October episode of Rampage, Gunn defeated Nostalgia and Latoya Hixx in a triple threat match. The Moors Murders were set to appear at the Uncensored pay-per-view on October 30th. Additionally, Gunn would defend her title in a No Rope Barbed Wire Exploding Ring Death Match, against Ace King and the returning Luke Wolfe. At Uncensored, the Moors Murders defeated Legion (represented by Annabelle and Olivia Saint), however, Gunn lost her United States Championship to Ace King.

#### **Various feuds and final run with the Moors Murders (2017–2018)**

Upon losing her title, Gunn would become more carefree, and in her address to the EWC fans and future opponent Lavender, she said she'll remain on Rampage for the "money, bragging rights, [and prove] that I'm the best on this show." On the 10 November episode of Rampage, Gunn defeated Lavender. At WrestleFest, Ace King defeated Gunn to defend his United States Championship. Later that night, the Moors Murders successfully defended their championships and defeated the teams of the ReVenants, Maggie Lockheart and Nostalgia, Prince and Stitches, and Trixie and Nevaeh. On March 26, at StrangleMania XIII, the ReVenants (represented by Rob Garcia and Darian Grey) defeated the Moors Murders, thus ending their undefeated streak and reign as Tag Team Champions. Prior to the event, was reported that Gunn and Yorke's contracts with the company had expired.

## Personal life

Gunner is an atheist. She is friends with fellow professional wrestler, Harvey Yorke. Gunner currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is openly gay and is currently in a relationship with Sports Observer Online news journalist Rachel Eaver.

Gunner has been very open about her past, specifically her addiction to drugs such as cocaine and her drinking tendencies. Her early to mid-twenties were mired with a mild addiction, and whilst Gunner still considered herself "functioning", she has also acknowledged in interviews that her usage was "toxic and abusive". A turning point occurred when Gunner would return home to her parents one night in 2014, suffering greatly from a drug and alcohol binge the weekend before, and was taken to the hospital after passing out. Gunner states that her family's reaction that night was what spurred her to seek rehabilitation. As of early 2015, Gunner has been drug-free, though she still references drug use in her character.

## Professional wrestling highlights

* **Finishing moves**
	+ *Jägerbomb* (Spin-out powerbomb)
	+ *On The Rocks* (Inverted package piledriver, sometimes with a leaping spin)
	+ *Concussion Driver* (Back-to-belly piledriver) — 2015-2017; used as a signature move thereafter
	+ *Disembowler / Thot Destroyer* (Diving double foot stomp)
	+ *Acid Rain Drop / White Girl Wasted* (Middle rope apron-lifted German suplex) — 2017–present
	+ *Sutcliffe Special* (Hammerlock Jim Breaks Special) — 2017–present
* **Signature moves**
	+ *DDT.U.I* (Over the Shoulder DDT)
	+ *Garrotte* (Fireman's carry drop onto the top rope)
	+ *Lobotomy / GET GOT* (Reverse STO into the turnbuckle)
	+ *Autoerotic Asphyxia* (Standing sleeper hold with bodyscissors, while trapping an opponent's arm across their own throat) — 2017–present
	+ *Rat Trap* (Spinning backbreaker, sometimes followed by a stretch submission)
	+ *Rat Daddy Cometh* (Rebound lariat)
	+ Multiple suplex variations
		- Snap
		- Exploder
		- German
		- Gutwrench
	+ Multiple headbutts (usually until she is bleeding)
	+ Knee drop
	+ Leg drop
	+ Multiple kick variations
		- Soccer
		- Bicycle
		- Superkick
	+ Hip toss
	+ Spitting
	+ Knee strike / knee lifts to a cornered opponent
	+ Fisherman buster
	+ Spear
	+ Rope-hung DDT
	+ Falling powerbomb
	+ Brainbuster
* **Managers**
	+ Dan Diamondis
	+ Ricki Kray
	+ Rebecca Kray
	+ Xander Healy
* **Nicknames**
	+ **"The Yorkshire Ripper"**
	+ "The Beast of Babylon"
	+ **"The Rat Daddy"**
	+ **"The Jägermistress"**
	+ **"#ThatBitch"**
	+ **"Mr. Worldwide"**
* **Entrance themes**
	+ "B.Y.O.B." by System of a Down (2007–2016)
	+ "Kill V. Maim (Little Jimmy Urine Remix)" by Grimes (EWC;February 10 2017–July 3 2017)
	+ "A Box Full of Sharp Objects" by The Used (EWC;February 27 2017–April 21 2007; used as part of the Moors Murders)
	+ "Fuck a Bitch" by The Bug ft. Death Grips (EWC; July 10 2017–March 26 2018)
	+ "The Saw is the Law" by Whitechapel (EWC; July 28 2017–March 26 2018; used as part of the Moors Murders)
	+ **"Hahaha"** by Death Grips (2018–present)

### **Championships and accomplishments**

* **Extreme Wrestling Corporation**
	+ EWC Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Harvey Yorke
	+ EWC United States Championship (1 time)