Roni Jonah
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Roni Jonah is a Canadian
professional wrestler
and actress. She has worked for both Ohio Valley Wrestling
and Women's Extreme Wrestling
.
(OVW) house show
from Shepherdsville, Kentucky
, teaming with Cherry
to defeat Serena Deeb and Fugi Cakes. A month later, at a house show in Austin, Indiana
, Jonah lost to Beth Phoenix
by disqualification when Shelly Martinez
came out and attacked Phoenix. She made her OVW television debut in the spring of 2006 as part of the Seth Skyfire
, Mike Mizanin
addng the role of Mizanin's girlfriend. The May 10 TV tapings featured Jonah and Mizanin defeating the combo of Skyfire and Shelly Martinez after Beth Phoenix interfered. The Miz's was then called-up to WWE's main roster. As a result, Jonah was repackaged with a stable made up OVW's resident "goth rock" band, Gothic Mayhem, of which Jonah was the bassist. She also took part in a series of women's matches and beauty contests.
, aka Cyndi "Bobcat", captured the Women's Extreme Wrestling
(WEW) Tag Team Title by defeating Amy Zidian and Annie Social
. They successfully defended the straps at WEW's "Tit For Tat" show against the makeshift duo of Becky Bayless
and Lucy Furr. On July 21, 2008 the duo yet again successfully defended their WEW tag team title, against the team of Amy Lee and Annie Social at the "Locker Room Lust" show. Jonah and Bobcat are still the tag team champions today.
's gimmick attire while she was in World Wrestling Entertainment, and all of her own attire used in OVW. At one point, she had an online clothing store.
Roni teamed with fellow massify contestant and Kentucky actor Jason Crowe to co-write, star and direct the feature film "The Legacy" where Jonah also did all the SPFX work. Soon after Jonah and Crowe began work on another film entitled "Hell House". In it, Jonah re-claimed her role as "Suicide Betty" from "The Legacy". Jonah co-wrote, starred and created all SPFX for Hell House.
Jonah has also written and directed a short film entitled "Trepan", her first film created completely on her own. Roni has been involved in several additional projects in various capacities, including "Little Sex Shop of Horrors", "Hell-Ephone", "Saucer Sex From Beyond", "Nightmare Fuel", and "'Till Death Do Us Part". Jonah's SPFX work can also be seen in the new film "Red River".
Roni is in production of her next three feature films "Lesferatu", written and directed by Jonah herself, "The Zombie Movie", also written and directed by herself and "Nightmare on 34th Street". Jonah is a member of the film company "Feathered Italian Films"
Jona will appear in the horror film Victim alongside Jordan Danyluk.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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...
and actress. She has worked for both Ohio Valley Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. OVW is run by owner Danny Davis and was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance from 1997 until 2000...
and Women's Extreme Wrestling
Women's Extreme Wrestling
Women's Extreme Wrestling , also known as Women's Erotic Wrestling, is an all woman professional wrestling promotion based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with offices in New York City, New York. They are notable because their storylines usually are filled with erotic and sexual themes...
.
Ohio Valley Wrestling (2006–2008)
Jonah originally pursued a career in professional wrestling at the urging of her friends. Her extensive theater and sports background made wrestling an obvious choice. After completing her English degree, she moved to Louisville to train. She made her debut at the March 18, 2006 Ohio Valley WrestlingOhio Valley Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. OVW is run by owner Danny Davis and was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance from 1997 until 2000...
(OVW) house show
House show
A house show is a professional wrestling show run by a major promotion that is not televised, though they can be recorded. Promotions use house shows mainly to cash in on the exposure that they and their wrestlers receive during televised events, as well as test reactions to matches, wrestlers, and...
from Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,334 people, 3,177 households, and 2,363 families residing in the city. The population density was 791.3 people per square mile . There were 3,402 housing units at an average density of 323.0 per square mile...
, teaming with Cherry
Kara Drew
Kara Elizabeth Drew is a former American professional wrestler and valet, better known by her ring name Cherry. She is best known for working in World Wrestling Entertainment as the manager of former Tag Team Champions, Deuce 'n Domino, and as a performer for its SmackDown brand.After becoming...
to defeat Serena Deeb and Fugi Cakes. A month later, at a house show in Austin, Indiana
Austin, Indiana
Austin is a city in Jennings Township, Scott County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,295 at the 2010 census. Austin became Indiana's newest city on January 1, 2008.-Geography:Austin is located at ....
, Jonah lost to Beth Phoenix
Beth Phoenix
Elizabeth Kocianski is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to WWE where she wrestles on the Raw brand under the ring name Beth Phoenix, where she is the reigning WWE Divas Champion....
by disqualification when Shelly Martinez
Shelly Martinez
Shelly Leonor Martinez is a Mexican American model, actress, professional wrestler and valet. She is known for her work with World Wrestling Entertainment on its ECW brand under the ring name Ariel and for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Salinas as valet to The Latin American...
came out and attacked Phoenix. She made her OVW television debut in the spring of 2006 as part of the Seth Skyfire
Seth Skyfire
Steve Adkins is a retired professional wrestler better known by his ring name Seth Skyfire. He is best known for his work in World Wrestling Entertainment's developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling .-Career:...
, Mike Mizanin
Mike Mizanin
Michael "Mike" Gregory Mizanin is an American professional wrestler and reality television personality better known by his nickname and ring name The Miz. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment on its Raw brand...
addng the role of Mizanin's girlfriend. The May 10 TV tapings featured Jonah and Mizanin defeating the combo of Skyfire and Shelly Martinez after Beth Phoenix interfered. The Miz's was then called-up to WWE's main roster. As a result, Jonah was repackaged with a stable made up OVW's resident "goth rock" band, Gothic Mayhem, of which Jonah was the bassist. She also took part in a series of women's matches and beauty contests.
Women's Extreme Wrestling
On July 12, 2007 Jonah, along with Principle LazarusCynthia Lynch
Cynthia Lynch is an American professional wrestler. She is perhaps best known for her time in the World Wrestling Federation as one of the The Godfather's many "hos"...
, aka Cyndi "Bobcat", captured the Women's Extreme Wrestling
Women's Extreme Wrestling
Women's Extreme Wrestling , also known as Women's Erotic Wrestling, is an all woman professional wrestling promotion based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with offices in New York City, New York. They are notable because their storylines usually are filled with erotic and sexual themes...
(WEW) Tag Team Title by defeating Amy Zidian and Annie Social
Annie Social
Annie Social, is an American professional wrestler who regularly performs for Shimmer Women Athletes and Women Superstars Uncensored . She currently manages Melanie Cruise in Shimmer.-Beginning:...
. They successfully defended the straps at WEW's "Tit For Tat" show against the makeshift duo of Becky Bayless
Becky Bayless
Rebecca Treston better known by her ring name Rebecca "Becky" Bayless, is an American professional wrestler, currently working for independent promotions such as Women's Extreme Wrestling, Wrestling Superstars Unleashed, Wrestlicious, and Women Superstars Uncensored...
and Lucy Furr. On July 21, 2008 the duo yet again successfully defended their WEW tag team title, against the team of Amy Lee and Annie Social at the "Locker Room Lust" show. Jonah and Bobcat are still the tag team champions today.
Personal life
Jonah designed all of Kelly Kelly's Extreme Exposé gear, Shelly MartinezShelly Martinez
Shelly Leonor Martinez is a Mexican American model, actress, professional wrestler and valet. She is known for her work with World Wrestling Entertainment on its ECW brand under the ring name Ariel and for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Salinas as valet to The Latin American...
's gimmick attire while she was in World Wrestling Entertainment, and all of her own attire used in OVW. At one point, she had an online clothing store.
Film career
Jonah started a new course in entertainment with film making. Roni landed in the top 3 actresses for a nationwide contest held by massify.com and After Dark Films in search of talent for the film "Perkins 14".Roni teamed with fellow massify contestant and Kentucky actor Jason Crowe to co-write, star and direct the feature film "The Legacy" where Jonah also did all the SPFX work. Soon after Jonah and Crowe began work on another film entitled "Hell House". In it, Jonah re-claimed her role as "Suicide Betty" from "The Legacy". Jonah co-wrote, starred and created all SPFX for Hell House.
Jonah has also written and directed a short film entitled "Trepan", her first film created completely on her own. Roni has been involved in several additional projects in various capacities, including "Little Sex Shop of Horrors", "Hell-Ephone", "Saucer Sex From Beyond", "Nightmare Fuel", and "'Till Death Do Us Part". Jonah's SPFX work can also be seen in the new film "Red River".
Roni is in production of her next three feature films "Lesferatu", written and directed by Jonah herself, "The Zombie Movie", also written and directed by herself and "Nightmare on 34th Street". Jonah is a member of the film company "Feathered Italian Films"
Jona will appear in the horror film Victim alongside Jordan Danyluk.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Rock 'N Roll Slam (Double leg slam)
- Signature moves
- Stage Dive (Russian legsweep)
- Wrestlers managedManager (professional wrestling)In professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler for a variety of reasons. The manager is often either a non-wrestler, an occasional wrestler, an older wrestler who has retired or is nearing retirement or, in some cases, a new wrestler who is breaking into the...
- Chris Cage
- Mike MizaninMike MizaninMichael "Mike" Gregory Mizanin is an American professional wrestler and reality television personality better known by his nickname and ring name The Miz. He is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment on its Raw brand...
- BobcatBobcatThe bobcat is a North American mammal of the cat family Felidae, appearing during the Irvingtonian stage of around 1.8 million years ago . With twelve recognized subspecies, it ranges from southern Canada to northern Mexico, including most of the continental United States...
- 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) Rockstar"
Championships and accomplishments
- Women Extreme Wrestling
- WEW Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) - with Principal LazarusCynthia LynchCynthia Lynch is an American professional wrestler. She is perhaps best known for her time in the World Wrestling Federation as one of the The Godfather's many "hos"...
- WEW Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) - with Principal Lazarus