Savannah Evans
Evans in May 2015
Birth nameRachel Freeman
Born (1986-04-09) 9 April 1986 (age 37)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Savannah Evans[2]
Billed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[3]
Billed fromCharlotte, North Carolina[2]
Trained byCaleb Konley[4]
George South[4]
DebutAugust 28, 2014[1][5]

Rachel Freeman is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring name Savannah Evans.[1] Evans has also worked on the independent circuit on various promotions such as Evolve, Shimmer Women Athletes and Shine, as well as appearing on All Elite Wrestling (AEW).[1]

Professional wrestling career

Early career (2014–2021)

After training with Caleb Konley and George South,[4] Evans made her professional wrestling debut on November 30, 2014, during the third show of Queens of Combat, an all-women's promotion, in a losing effort to Miss Diss Lexia.[5] Since 2017, Evans adapted the nickname "The Cannibal".[6] Evans made her first All Elite Wrestling (AEW) appearance on the October 27, 2020, epiosde of AEW Dark, where she teamed with KiLynn King as the two lost to the Women's Tag Team Cup winners, Diamante and Ivelisse.[7]

Impact Wrestling / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

Teaming with Tasha Steelz (2021–2023)

On the August 8, 2021, of Impact!, after Fire 'N Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz) lost to Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering, Evans made her Impact Wrestling debut by attacking Hogan and aligning herself with Steelz, who have turned on Hogan, disbanding Fire 'N Flava in the process.[8] On September 18, at Victory Road, which was taped on August 17, Evans and Steelz challenged Decay (Havok and Rosemary) for the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship, but were unsuccessful.[9][10] On October 9, at Knockouts Knockdown, taped on September 17, Evans had her first victory on Impact by winning a Monster's Ball match in the memory of Daffney, which involved Alisha Edwards, Grace and Kimber Lee.[11]

On April 1, 2022, at Multiverse of Matches participated four-way tag team match for the Knockouts World Tag Team Championship, but were unsuccessful.[12] On April 7, Evans confirmed that she has signed a multi-year contract with Impact.[1] On November 18, at Over Drive, Evans and Steelz received another opportunity for the Knockouts World Tag Team Championship against The Death Dollz (Jessicka and Taya Valkyrie), who were the champions at the time, but were unsuccessful.[13]

The SHAWntourage (2023–present)

Following Steelz's hiatus from Impact In January 2023,[14] Evans found a new ally in Gisele Shaw, as she helped her to defeat Deonna Purrazzo on February 24, at No Surrender.[15] On March 24, at Sacrifice, as Evans and Shaw attacked Purrazzo after Shaw lost in their match, Steelz returned as a face, attacking Evans and Shaw.[16] At both Emergence in August 2023 and Victory Road in September 2023, Shaw and Evans challenged for the Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship, but lost to champions Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly.

Other media

In August 2023, during a virtual signing, Evans revealed that she has done stunt work for the second season of Heels.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Nason, Josh (April 7, 2022). "Savannah Evans signs multi-year contract with Impact Wrestling". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Savannah Evans". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Savannah Evans". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Schipman, Samantha (March 31, 2020). "Wrestling: Savannah "The Cannibal" Evans is ready to feast". Daily DDT. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Riddle, Chris (November 30, 2014). "Queens of Combat 3 Results: Mickie James Returns to the Ring". Diva Dirt. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  6. ^ Applegate, Colby (November 24, 2022). "Savannah Evans Explains The Origins Of 'Cannibal' Nickname". Wrestlezone. Archived from the original on November 27, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  7. ^ Lovell, Blake (October 27, 2020). "Lovell's AEW Dark Review 10.27.20". 411Mania. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  8. ^ Guzzo, Gisberto (August 5, 2021). "Savannah Evans Makes IMPACT Wrestling Debut, Fire 'N Flava Implode". Fightful. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  9. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (September 18, 2021). "Victory Road on IMPACT Plus Results". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  10. ^ Cook, Ryan (September 18, 2021). "IMPACT Wrestling Presents Victory Road Results & Live Coverage Christian Cage vs Ace Austin". Fightful. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  11. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (October 9, 2021). "Knockouts Knockdown on IMPACT Plus Results". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  12. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (April 1, 2022). "Multiverse of Matches 2022 Full Results". Impact Wrestling. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  13. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (November 18, 2022). "Over Drive 2022 Full Results". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  14. ^ Nason, Josh (January 31, 2023). "Impact notes: Dirty Dango signs contract, Tasha Steelz gets time off". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  15. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (February 24, 2023). "No Surrender 2023 Full Results". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  16. ^ IMPACT Wrestling Staff (March 24, 2023). "Sacrifice 2023 Full Results". Impact Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  17. ^ Tessier, Colin (August 6, 2023). "Savannah Evans Says She's in Season Two of 'Heels'". Fightful. Archived from the original on August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  18. ^ "PWI Ratings for Savannah Evans". iwd - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved May 5, 2023.

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