| Heather Owens | |
|---|---|
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| Birth name | Heather Owens |
| Born | December 3, 1983 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Heather Owens Azul la Flor Heather Gonzales Malo Pescado |
| Billed height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Billed weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| Billed from | Bon Temps, Louisiana Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Trained by | Cody Hawk Les Thatcher |
| Debut | 2006 |
| Retired | February 2, 2019[1][2] |
Heather Owens (born December 3, 1983) is a former American professional wrestler, who performed for several Midwest United States-based independent promotions.[3][4]
Professional wrestling career
Right out of high school, Heather Owens began her training at Les Thatcher's Main Event Pro Wrestling Camp in Evendale, Ohio in 2002. After only a few months, she left due to personal reasons.[5] In May 2005, Owens returned to the wrestling ring and started training under Ronnie Longworth at Queen City Wrestling in Mt. Healthy, Ohio. She was only training for a few months before she became a referee. She left Queen City Wrestling in December 2005 and went back to Heartland Wrestling Association (HWA) to train under Cody Hawk.
Heartland Wrestling Association (2005–2007)
On December 30, 2005, Owens defeated 70+ men and women in her first match at the HWA World War III Battle Royal, one being veteran Helena Heavenly, which lead to Owens first singles bout. Though Owens fought hard, she was no match for Heavenly at HWA "Cold As Ice" on January 21, 2006.[6][7][8]
Owens went on wrestling and refereeing for HWA all through 2006 in which she wrestled both females and males. Her biggest feud was with Nevaeh.[7][9] On March 10, 2007, Owens defeated Nevaeh in a bloody "Leather, Whips, & Chains" match at HWA "Cyber Clash 2.0".[7][9]
World Wrestling Coalition (2009–present)
On March 14, 2009, Owens debuted in a singles bout against Super Oprah at "King of Extreme" in Aberdeen, Ohio where she won with a tornado DDT. She feuded off and on with Kara Kildare through 2009 but on February 13, 2010, Owens masked herself and became known as "Malo Pescado" so she could wrestle guys. Finally on October 9, 2010, Malo unmasked herself in a match against Eddie Gonzales and got the win.[10][5]
After months of proving that she can be a part of the men's division, Owens got a shot at the WWC North American Championship which was being held by Jimmy Mallory. During the match, Owens faked an injury and while the ref was checking on her, Eddie Gonzales hit Mallory with the belt and Heather picked up the victory and the belt. Owens is the first women to hold the World Wrestling Coalition North American Championship.
Unstoppable Wrestling Alliance (2010–present)
Owens made a huge impact with her debut win against Mary Elizabeth Monroe and AJ Sparx while tagging with Natasha Star on April 20, 2010 in Middletown, Ohio. After only a few weeks being there, she captured the XVW Open Gender Tag Team Championship with Eddie Gonzales. They held on to the belts until August 10, 2010.[7] After deciding to go the singles route, Owens captured the XVW Women's Championship from Mary Elizabeth Monroe on August 31, 2010 in Middletown. Xtreme Valley Wrestling was renamed Unstoppable Wrestling Alliance on September 28, 2010 and Owens is still the Women's Champion.
Independent circuit (2006–present)
Owens has wrestled in many independent federations in the Midwest throughout 2006 to present including IWA Mid-South, Far North Wrestling (FNW), and Covey Pro. In 2006, Owens wrestled in IWA Mid-South against Mickie Knuckles for the IWA & NWA Women's Titles losing both bouts.
On June 19, 2011, Owens beat Mary Elizabeth Monroe in Georgetown, KY for the United Wrestling Alliance (UWA) Vixen's Championship.
In June 2006, Owens quit her full-time job to pursue wrestling and traveled with Tracy Smothers. After a short stay in Nashville, TN with Smothers, Owens returned home where she continued wrestling locally.[4][9]
Personal life
In high school, she played basketball, softball, volleyball, and soccer. Owens also graduated with honors.
On October 13, 2007, Owens married fellow professional wrestler Eddie Gonzales in a wrestling ring in Dayton, Ohio.[9]
Owens supports many animal organizations including the United Coalition for Animals Nonprofit Spay/Neuter Clinic (UCAN)[11] and Stray Animal Adoption Program (SAAP).
Owens retired from active competition on February 2, 2019 after her final match at the WAR Anniversary Show[1][2]
Heather currently hosts the "Best Friend Show Podcast" with her best friend of twenty years, Jade Attanasio-Wagel and Pop Drunk with her husband, Ed Gonzales.
Championships and accomplishments
- Heartland Wrestling Association
- Unstoppable Wrestling Alliance (Formerly Xtreme Valley Wrestling)
- United Wrestling Alliance/United Wrestling Federation
- Vixen's Championship (7 times)[2]
- World Wrestling Coalition
- North American Championship (1 time)[2]
- 304 Wrestling
- Women's Championship (1 time)[2]
- WAR (Wrestling and Respect)
- Women's Championship (2 times)[2]
- Heroes & Legends Wrestling
- Women's Championship (1 time)[2]
References
- 1 2 "Hardcore Heather Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Hardcore Heather Website". Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- 1 2 3 "HWA Online - Hardcore Heather Owens". Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
- 1 2 "[MLW] Magnificent Ladies Wrestling". Archived from the original on 2010-11-15. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
- 1 2 ""Hardcore" Heather Owens' G.L.O.R.Y. Wrestling Profile". Archived from the original on 2009-01-21.
- ↑ "Heartland Wrestling Association – Online World of Wrestling".
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-08-18. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Hellena Heavenly – Online World of Wrestling".
- 1 2 3 4 "Nevaeh – Online World of Wrestling".
- ↑ "Wwcweb.com".
- ↑ "WebPro".