Gail Kim

Professional wrestler and television personality

Gail Kim - Professional wrestler and television personality
Born

February 20th, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Born in 1977, this professional wrestler gained prominence in various wrestling promotions. Starting her wrestling career in California, she made a significant impact in WWE, where she debuted in 2002. Later, she joined TNA and played a pivotal role in the Knockouts division, helping to elevate women's wrestling. In addition to wrestling, she pursued a career in reality television, participating in shows such as 'Food Network Star'.

Won the WWE Women's Championship

Helped establish the TNA Knockouts division

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