Cindy Rogers
Encyclopedia
Cindy Rogers is a retired American
professional wrestler
. She is known for performing on the independent circuit
for World Xtreme Wrestling
and Shimmer Women Athletes
, among others.
, at the advice of Sgt. Slaughter
. After competing for two years, Rogers won her first championship, the WXW Women's Championship
, on July 11, 2003 after winning a battle royal
.
She has also become famous for her feud with Shimmer founder Allison Danger, as both have competed in several hardcore matches
, one of which was most notably the first dog collar match in women's wrestling history, the latter of which was won by Rogers. She debuted in MXW Pro Wrestling
in 2006, wrestling Mercedes Martinez
in the first MXWomen's match. In 2008, she took time off in order to recuperate from an injury. Eventually, Rogers was forced to retire from professional wrestling due to her injuries. Her retirement match against Allison Danger took place on June 25, 2011.
s and sings in her spare time. Rogers is a huge fan of singer Elvis Presley
and makes an annual Pilgrimage
to Memphis, Tennessee
every year for Elvis Week.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
. She is known for performing on the independent circuit
Independent circuit
In professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indy circuit refers to the many independent promotions which are much smaller than major televised promotions. They are roughly analagous to a minor league for pro wrestling, or community or regional theatre.Specific promotions on the...
for World Xtreme Wrestling
World Xtreme Wrestling
World Xtreme Wrestling is a Northeastern-based independent professional wrestling promotion which has held events across the United States and have toured in Japan, the Middle East and South Pacific region including American Samoa and Guam....
and Shimmer Women Athletes
SHIMMER Women Athletes
Shimmer Women Athletes is an American, Chicago based female independent professional wrestling promotion which held its first event on November 6, 2005...
, among others.
Professional wrestling career
Roger's career started after being trained in the Monster Factory with Larry SharpeLarry Sharpe
Larry Weil is an American retired professional wrestler, manager and trainer better known under his ring name, "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe. He currently runs the Monster Factory professional wrestling school...
, at the advice of Sgt. Slaughter
Sgt. Slaughter
Robert Remus , better known by his ring name Sgt. Slaughter, is an American former WWE personality and semi-retired professional wrestler. From the late 1970s to the early 1990s, Slaughter had success in the National Wrestling Alliance, American Wrestling Association, and World Wrestling...
. After competing for two years, Rogers won her first championship, the WXW Women's Championship
WXW Women's Championship
The WXW Women's Championship is the top female professional wrestling title in the World Xtreme Wrestling promotion. It was created in 1996 as the WSWF Women's Championship under WXW's original name, the World Star Wrestling Federation. The promotion renamed to its current name in 1998...
, on July 11, 2003 after winning a battle royal
Battle royal (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling, a battle royal is a multi-competitor match type in which wrestlers are eliminated until one is left and declared winner...
.
She has also become famous for her feud with Shimmer founder Allison Danger, as both have competed in several hardcore matches
Hardcore wrestling
Hardcore wrestling is a form of professional wrestling that eschews traditional concepts of match rules in favor of matches that take place in unusual environments, using foreign objects that are not normally permitted...
, one of which was most notably the first dog collar match in women's wrestling history, the latter of which was won by Rogers. She debuted in MXW Pro Wrestling
MXW Pro Wrestling
MXW Pro Wrestling is an independent professional wrestling promotion founded and operated by former ECW manager and color commentator Joel Gertner...
in 2006, wrestling Mercedes Martinez
Mercedes Martinez
Mercedes Martinez is a American professional wrestler, currently performing for Shimmer Women Athletes, as well as numerous independent promotions including World Xtreme Wrestling, Women Superstars Uncensored, and Full Impact Pro....
in the first MXWomen's match. In 2008, she took time off in order to recuperate from an injury. Eventually, Rogers was forced to retire from professional wrestling due to her injuries. Her retirement match against Allison Danger took place on June 25, 2011.
Personal life
Rogers works at a bank when she is not wrestling. Additionally, she plays the drumDrum
The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s and sings in her spare time. Rogers is a huge fan of singer Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
and makes an annual Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage is a journey or search of great moral or spiritual significance. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith...
to Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
every year for Elvis Week.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- ChokeslamChokeslamA chokeslam refers to a type of body slam in professional wrestling in which the wrestler grasps their opponent's neck, lifts them up, and slams them to the mat. It is common in televised wrestling because it is simple and relatively safe, yet looks powerful on camera...
- Sidewalk slam
- TCB (Rear naked choke)
- Chokeslam
- Signature moves
- Russian legsweep
- Sitout facebuster
- Wearing spandex tights
- NicknameNicknameA nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
s- "The Bad-Ass"
- "The Definition of Technician"
Championships and accomplishments
- Coastal Wrestling Alliance
- CWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with MsChifMsChifRachel Collins is an American professional wrestler who is better known by her ring name MsChif. She has been wrestling since 2001 and in that time has worked for several independent promotions across the United States, with guest matches in England and Japan...
- National Wrestling AllianceNational Wrestling AllianceThe National Wrestling Alliance is a wrestling promotion company and sanctions various NWA championships in the United States. The NWA has been in operation since 1948...
- NWA New Jersey Women's Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling Illustrated is a professional wrestling magazine. PWI is currently based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and published by Kappa Publishing Group.-History:The first issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated was released in 1979...
- PWI ranked her #49 of the best 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2010
- United Wrestling CoalitionUnited Wrestling CoalitionUnited Wrestling Coalition is an independent wrestling promotion based in New Jersey.-History:The United Wrestling Coalition was formed on March 21, 1998 in Browns Mills, New Jersey, with Derik Starr winning the first match in UWC history, a battle royal, to win the UWC Heavyweight Championship...
- UWC United States Championship (1 time)
- World Xtreme WrestlingWorld Xtreme WrestlingWorld Xtreme Wrestling is a Northeastern-based independent professional wrestling promotion which has held events across the United States and have toured in Japan, the Middle East and South Pacific region including American Samoa and Guam....
- WXW Women's ChampionshipWXW Women's ChampionshipThe WXW Women's Championship is the top female professional wrestling title in the World Xtreme Wrestling promotion. It was created in 1996 as the WSWF Women's Championship under WXW's original name, the World Star Wrestling Federation. The promotion renamed to its current name in 1998...
(2 times)
- Women Superstars UncensoredWomen Superstars UncensoredWomen Superstars Uncensored is an American, New Jersey based female independent professional wrestling promotion which held its first event in 1996. Shows combine wrestling interspersed with both serious and comedic storylines. The company tapes two DVDs worth of material during weekend shows...
- WSU Tag Team ChampionshipWSU Tag Team ChampionshipThe WSU Tag Team Championship is a professional wrestling tag team championship in Women Superstars Uncensored. It is competed for in Women Superstars Uncensored, and has been defended on shows of sister promotion National Wrestling Superstars. Championship reigns are determined by professional...
(1 time) - with Jana