Kylie Rae
Brianna Rae Sparrey (born August 25, 1992), better known by the ring name Kylie Rae, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Impact Wrestling.[6]
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Birth name | Brianna Rae Sparrey[1] |
Born | August 25, 1992 |
Alma mater | Lewis University Governors State University |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Kylie Rae |
Billed height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)[2] |
Billed weight | 145 lb (66 kg)[3] |
Billed from | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Trained by | Bryce Benjamin Booker T[4][5] |
Debut | 2016 |
Early life
Sparrey graduated from Oak Forest High School in 2010 where she played softball.[7]
Before becoming a full-time professional wrestler, Sparrey also worked as a stuntwoman, performing stunts for the film Divergent[8] and the TV series Shameless.[9]
Professional wrestling career
Independent wrestling (2016–present)
Rae made her professional wrestling debut at a March 19, 2016 Reality of Wrestling TV taping, defeating Ivory Robin to win the ROW Diamonds Championship.[10] Rae received a tryout with WWE in February 2018.[11]
On January 5, 2019, at Warrior Wrestling 3, Rae challenged Jordynne Grace for the Progress World Women's Championship but was defeated.[12]
On September 21, 2019, Rae made her return to Freelance Wrestling, defeating Isaias Velaquez.[13][14]
All Elite Wrestling (2019)
In early 2019, Rae became part of the women's roster at All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She debuted in the promotion's inaugural event, Double or Nothing, in a match with Britt Baker, Awesome Kong, and Nyla Rose in a losing effort.[15] Rae was advertised to compete against Leva Bates at Fyter Fest, however she was replaced by Allie.[16] During a media scrum after All Out, Tony Khan announced that Rae had requested her release which was subsequently granted, and that the split was "very amicable".[17]
Impact Wrestling (2019–present)
On October 20, 2019, Rae made a surprise appearance at Impact Wrestling's Bound For Glory pay-per-view. She entered #17 in the "Call Your Shot" Gauntlet Match and was eliminated by Mahabali Shera.[18] On March 6, 2020, Rae defeated Cassandra Golden as part of Impact Wrestling's TV tapings in Atlanta.[19] On the March 31 episode of Impact!, it was announced that Rae had signed a long-term deal with Impact Wrestling.[20] Rae defeated Kiera Hogan at Impact's Rebellion on April 21.
On July 18, 2020 at Slammiversary, Rae won a gauntlet match to become #1 contender to the Knockouts Title.[21]
Championships and accomplishments
- AAW Wrestling
- AAW Women's Championship (1 time)[22]
- Black Label Pro
- BLP Midwest Championship (1 time, current)[22]
- Brew City Wrestling
- BCW Ladies Championship (1 time)[22]
- Capital Wrestling Alliance
- CWA Championship (1 time)[22]
- Freelance Wrestling
- Freelance World Championship (2 times, current)[23]
- Impact Wrestling
- Gauntlet for the Gold (2020 – Knockouts)[24]
- Rise Wrestling
- Phoenix of RISE Championship (1 time)[22]
- RISE Year End Awards (1 time)
- Match of the Year (2019) vs. Mercedes Martinez in a no ropes submission match on RISE 13: Legendary[25]
- Reality of Wrestling
- ROW Diamonds Division Championship (3 times)[22]
- Sabotage Wrestling
- War of the Genders Championship (1 time, current)[22]
- Zelo Pro Wrestling
- Zelo Pro Women's Championship (2 times)[22]
References
- Compton, Mary (15 January 2019). ""Smiley" Kylie Takes the World by Storm". Oak Forest, IL Patch. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- https://impactwrestling.com/kylie-rae/
- Vaisvilas, Frank. "'I think I just never grew up': Oak Forest native pursuing pro wrestling dream one body slam at a time". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- Hannibal Smith, Camilo (25 August 2017). "Going to the mat in women's wrestling - HoustonChronicle.com". www.houstonchronicle.com. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- Dilbert, Ryan. "Ladies Night Out: The Next Wave of Women's Wrestling Stars Is on Its Way". Bleacher Report. Bleacher Report. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- IMPACT (2020-03-31). "BREAKING: @IamKylieRae has signed a long-term contract with IMPACT Wrestling! #IMPACTonAXSTVpic.twitter.com/0aNptC2d79". @impactwrestling. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- "Prep scoreboard". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "Brianna Sparrey". IMDb. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "KYLIE RAE". realityofwrestling.com. Reality of Wrestling. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "ROW TV Taping « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "Independent wrestling standouts, Ultimate Fighter finalist at WWE PC tryout". WWE. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- "WW 3". cagematch.net.
- Satin, Ryan (21 September 2019). "Kylie Rae Announced for First Post-All Elite Wrestling Booking". Pro Wrestling Sheet | Insider Wrestling News and Reports. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- "Fight-Size Update: WWE En Español, Lacey Evans Is Pulled Over, Kylie Rae Wins Return Match, More | Fightful Wrestling". www.fightful.com.
- "AEW Double or Nothing: Britt Baker vence a Nyla Rose, Kylie Rae y Awesome Kong". solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com. May 26, 2019.
- "Kylie Rae y Leva Bates podrían enfrentarse en The Buy In de AEW Fyter Fest". solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com. June 23, 2019.
- Nason, Josh (1 September 2019). "AEW grants Kylie Rae her release". WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- Heel, N. (20 October 2019). "Former AEW Star Kylie Rae Makes Surprise Appearance At IMPACT Bound For Glory". Heel By Nature. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=256985
- Staff, IMPACT Wrestling. "Kylie Rae Signs With IMPACT Wrestling – Impact Wrestling News, Results, Events, Photos & Videos".
- "7/18 Impact Wrestling Slammiversary results: Moore's live review of Ace Austin vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Trey Miguel vs. a mystery person for the vacant Impact World Championship, Jordynne Grace vs. Deonna Purrazzo for the Knockouts Championship, The North vs. Ken Shamrock and Sami Callihan for the Impact Tag Titles, Willie Mack vs. Chris Bey for the X Division Title".
- "Titles « Kylie Rae « Wrestlers Database «". Cagematch.net. Cagematch. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2563
- Moore, John (July 18, 2020). "7/18 Impact Wrestling Slammiversary results: Moore's live review of Ace Austin vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Trey Miguel vs. a mystery person for the vacant Impact World Championship, Jordynne Grace vs. Deonna Purrazzo for the Knockouts Championship, The North vs. Ken Shamrock and Sami Callihan for the Impact Tag Titles, Willie Mack vs. Chris Bey for the X Division Title". Pro Wreslting Dot Net. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- "2019 RISE Match of The Year – No Ropes, Submission Match at LEGENDARY – Mercedes Martinez vs. Kylie Rae @RealMMartinez #KylieRae". Rise Wrestling. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
External links
- Brianna Rae Sparrey on IMDb
- Kylie Rae's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com, Internet Wrestling Database
- Kylie Rae on Twitter
- Kylie Rae on Instagram