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 | |
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Born | [1] East Haven, Connecticut, United States | June 1, 1998
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Megan Monroe Megan Doheny Meg Doheny Meg Megan Bayne |
Billed height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
Billed weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
Trained by | Damian Adams Rip Rogers Al Snow Matt Cappotelli[2] |
Debut | 2017 |
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
- East Coast Wrestling Association
- Women's Super 8 Tournament (2021)
- Immortal Championship Wrestling
- ICW Women's Championship (1 time)
- Ohio Valley Wrestling
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 120 of the top 150 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Women's 150 in 2021[19]
References
- Saalbach, Axel. "Megan Bayne • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Megan Bayne/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "Megan Bayne Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Ohio Valley Wrestling (November 8, 2017). "OVW TV #951: "BBC: Bad Boy Contenders"". ovwmania.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Kreikenbohm, Philip (June 1, 2019). "OVW Saturday Night Special". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- "OVW TV #1055 – Nightmare Cup 2019 Final Four Way".
- Machado, Javier (February 28, 2020). "IMPACT OUTBREAK HITS & MISSES 2/21: Moose vs. Jay Bradley, Madman Fulton vs. Rhino, Blanchard & Daga vs. Jake Cris & Austin, Grace vs. Havoc vs. Bayne vs. Hogan". pwtorch.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Wrestling Staff (November 12, 2021). "MCW Pro Wrestling – Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX". theindywrestlingexperience.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Daly, Wayne (December 13, 2021). "SHINE 70 Results – Clearwater, FL (12/12)". wrestling-news.net. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Salvador, Luís (April 23, 2021). "AEW Dark (Episódio 87)". wrestling.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Mrosko, Geno (January 3, 2022). "Watch AEW Dark: Elevation Episode 44". cagesideseats.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Wilen, Jerome (June 9, 2023). "AEW Rampage Results – 6/9/23 (Four-Way Match for a title shot and more)". wrestleview.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Edwards, Scott (July 23, 2023). "STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2023 Day 1 Results (7/23/23): Tam Nakano, MIRAI, And More". fightful.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Edwards, Scott (July 29, 2023). "STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2023 Day 2 Results (7/29/23): MIRAI vs. Mina Shirakawa". fightful.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Edwards, Scott (August 13, 2023). "STARDOM x STARDOM 2023 Results (8/13/23): Tam Nakano, Mayu Iwatani, And More". Fightful. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- Carlin, James (September 12, 2023). "STARDOM announces matches for Nagoya Golden Fight PPV & New Blood 11". monthlypuroresu.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Edwards, Scott (September 11, 2023). "STARDOM Announces Goddess of Stardom Tag League Participants". fightful.com. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- Wrestling Titles. "Ohio Valley Wrestling Women's Title". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- WrestlingTravel (October 28, 2021). "Pro Wrestling Illustrated Women's 150 2021 List in Full". wrestlingtravel.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.