Nicole Bass

Nicole Fuchs[3] (née Bass; August 10, 1964 – February 17, 2017) was an American bodybuilder, actress, professional wrestler, and professional wrestling valet. She worked for companies such as Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Federation and XPW. From 1993 until her death, she made numerous appearances on The Howard Stern Show and took part as a contestant in Stern's 1993 pay-per-view television event The Miss Howard Stern New Year's Eve Pageant.[4] She then became a member of the show's Wack Pack and appeared in Stern's movie Private Parts.

For the television personality, see Nicole Bass (television personality).
Nicole Bass
Born(1964-08-10)August 10, 1964
Queens, New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 17, 2017(2017-02-17) (aged 52)
Queens, New York City, U.S.
Spouse(s)
Bob Fuchs
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(m. 1985; died 2013)​
Professional wrestling career
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[1]
Billed weight231 lb (105 kg)[2]
Billed fromNew York, New York[1]
Trained byECW House of Hardcore
Debut1998
Retired2002

She made guest appearances on four soap operas: The Bold and the Beautiful and Days of Our Lives in 1991, and General Hospital and Guiding Light in 1992.

Early life

Bass was born in Middle Village in Queens, New York.[3]

Bodybuilding career

Bass was a bodybuilder in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s. She won the 1997 NPC National Bodybuilding Championship.[3]

Year Body Competition Division Placing
1985 NPC Eastern USA Championships Heavyweight 2nd
1986 IFBB Ms. International Heavyweight 16th
1986 NPC Nationals Heavyweight 8th
1987 IFBB North American Championships Heavyweight 4th
1987 NPC USA Championships Heavyweight 7th
1988 NPC Northeastern States Heavyweight & Overall 1st
1989 NPC Extravaganza Heavyweight 3rd
1990 NPC Nationals Heavyweight 2nd
1991 IFBB North American Championships Heavyweight 4th
1993 NPC Nationals Heavyweight 10th
1994 NPC Nationals Heavyweight 6th
1995 NPC Nationals Heavyweight 2nd
1996 NPC Nationals Heavyweight 2nd
1997 NPC Nationals Heavyweight & Overall 1st
1997 IFBB Ms. Olympia 14th

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Professional wrestling career

Trained by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), she started her professional wrestling career in Japan in August 1998 for NEO Women's Pro Wrestling, where she won a tournament by defeating Kyoko Inoue. Bass debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) during the first half of 1998. She aligned herself with Justin Credible, Chastity and Jason. She participated in feuds with Tommy Dreamer, Mikey Whipwreck and Beulah McGillicutty.

Bass soon joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), debuting as Sable's villainous bodyguard at WrestleMania XV on March 28, 1999.[1] She became involved in an extended feud with Debra McMichael, which culminated in a mixed tag match pitting Bass and Val Venis against Jeff Jarrett and Debra at the 1999 WWF Over the Edge, which took place directly after the death of Owen Hart at that pay-per-view. Bass was then aligned with Venis until she accidentally whacked him with Jarrett's guitar after losing a bikini contest to Debra. The following week, she interfered in a match between Debra and Ivory, with Debra losing her Women's Championship due to Nicole's interference.

This led to a brief alliance between Bass and Ivory, which ended abruptly when Bass left the WWF and filed a lawsuit against the organization for sexual harassment, claiming she was sexually assaulted backstage by Steve Lombardi. In 2003, the case went to court and was ultimately dismissed.[6] Bass continued to wrestle on the independent wrestling circuit and did bookings for public events and for personal training. She wrestled her last match in 2002.

Personal life

She married Richard "Bob" Fuchs in 1985.[3] In 2005, Bass was involved in a domestic violence case with him. Fuchs died in his sleep in 2013 at age 64.[7]

In September 2000, Bass spent a night in jail after biting a New York police officer who was trying to break up a fight in which Bass was involved.

In 2006, Bass was hospitalized due to steroid-influenced pancreatitis.[3]

In June 2015, she was arrested for shoplifting in a Queens, NY, supermarket.

At the time of her death, Bass was in a relationship with her business partner, Kristen Marrone.[8][9]

Death

On February 16, 2017, girlfriend Kristen Marrone posted a statement on Bass' official Facebook stating that Bass had been hospitalized after being found unconscious at her apartment.[10] Later that day, she was declared to be medically brain dead following a heart attack. Her family and friends were with her that evening as she was taken off life support. Bass died on February 17 at the age of 52.[11]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1997 Private Parts Herself Film debut
1999 Pain and Suffering
2000 Spank Those Bitches 2
2000 I Love To Hurt You
2000 Violence on Violence
2000 Beat Your Ass Abusive Woman
2000 Man Handled

Championships and accomplishments

Professional wrestling

See also

References
  1. Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2009). WWE Encyclopedia. Dorling Kindersley. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-7566-4190-0.
  2. "Nicole Bass « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". cagematch.net.
  3. "Nicole Bass Profile". onlineworldofwrestling.com. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
  4. The Miss Howard Stern New Year's Eve Pageant (Media notes). One Twelve, Inc. 31 December 1993.
  5. "Bass, Nicole".
  6. "RAW Rebounds, Ratings, Bass Case Decided, Rock on TNA, and More..." Scarla, Rick and Online Onslaught. Archived from the original on February 2, 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2007.
  7. "Nicole Bass' husband passes away in his sleep." howardstern.com. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  8. Farrell, Paul (17 February 2017). "Nicole Bass Dead: Photos to Remember the WWE Star".
  9. "REPORT: NICOLE BASS PASSES AWAY". www.pwinsider.com.
  10. Peter, Genovese (February 19, 2017). "Nicole Bass, longtime Howard Stern guest, WWE wrestler, dead at 52". NJ.com. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
  11. Ryan, Satin (February 17, 2017). "Nicole Bass — Passes Away While Surrounded by Friends and Family After Life Support Was Removed". Pro Wrestling Sheet. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
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