Megan Bayne

Megan Doheny, better known by her ring name Megan Bayne, is an American professional wrestler best known for her tenure with Ohio Valley Wrestling where she is a former OVW Women's Champion. She is recently known for competing for the Japanese professional wrestling promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom in an excursion.[3]

Megan Bayne
Born (1998-06-01) June 1, 1998[1]
East Haven, Connecticut, United States
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Megan Monroe
Megan Doheny
Meg Doheny
Meg
Megan Bayne
Billed height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Billed weight85 kg (187 lb)
Trained byDamian Adams
Rip Rogers
Al Snow
Matt Cappotelli[2]
Debut2017

Professional wrestling career

Ohio Valley Wrestling (2017–2020)

Doheny made her professional wrestling debut in Ohio Valley Wrestling at OVW TV Episode #951, an event promoted on November 8, 2017, where she fell short to Jessie Belle Smothers and Maria James as a result of a three-way match.[4] At OVW Saturday Night Special on June 1, 2019, she defeated reignig champion Cali Young and Madi Maxx in a three-way match to win the OVW Women's Championship.[5] She dropped the title to Max the Impaler at OVW TV #1055 on October 29, 2019.[6] Due to OVW holding developmental partnerships with Impact Wrestling, Doheny competed at Impact Wrestling/OVW Outbreak on February 21, 2020, where she unsuccessfully challenged Jessicka Havok, Jordynne Grace and Kiera Hogan in a four-way match.[7]

American independent scene (2018-present)

Doheny is known for her brief stints with various promotions of the American independent scene. At MCW Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX, an event promoted by MCW Pro Wrestling on November 12, 2021, she unsuccessfully challenged Ray Lyn for the MCW Women's Championship.[8] At Shine 70, an event promoted by Shine Wrestling on December 12, 2021, she defeated Devlyn Macabre and Tiffany Nieves in a three-way match.[9]

All Elite Wrestling (2021–present)

Doheny briefly competed in All Elite Wrestling. She made her first appearance at AEW Dark #87 on April 22, 2021, where she fell short to Big Swole in singles competition.[10] As for AEW Dark: Elevation, she made her first appearance at Episode #44 on December 29, 2021, where she picked up a victory over Leila Grey.[11]

At AEW Rampage #96 on June 7, 2023, Doheny teamed up with Emi Sakura in a losing effort against Maki Itoh and Willow Nightingale as a result of a dark tag team match.[12]

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2023–present)

Doheny made her debut in World Wonder Ring Stardom on the first night of the 2023 Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix from July 23, by attacking Tam Nakano and demanding a match for the World of Stardom Championship.[13] She had her first match on the second night of the tournament from July 29, where she teamed up with Mei Seira and Suzu Suzuki to defeat Stars (Mayu Iwatani, Koguma and Saya Iida) in a six-woman tag team match.[14] At Stardom x Stardom: Osaka Summer Team on August 13, 2023, she unsuccessfully challenged Nakano for the "red belt".[15] Due to frequently bonding a chemistry with Suzu Suzuki and Maika over the time, Doheny laid a challenge for Baribari Bombers (Giulia, Mai Sakurai and Thekla) at Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight 2023 on October 9. They lost the bout in the process.[16] She is also scheduled to team up with Maika in the 2023 edition of the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

References
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