Kia Stevens

Professional wrestler and actress

Kia Stevens - Professional wrestler and actress
Born

September 4th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1977, this individual achieved prominence in women's professional wrestling. Initially wrestling in promotions such as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), garnered recognition under the ring name Awesome Kong. Transitioned to the independent circuit and later joined Impact Wrestling, becoming a two-time Women's Knockout Champion. Additionally pursued a career in acting, appearing in the Netflix series GLOW, which depicted the lives of female wrestlers in the 1980s.

Competed as Awesome Kong in WWE

Won Impact Wrestling Women's Knockout Championship twice

Starred in Netflix series GLOW

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