Session Moth Martina Explained
Martina |
Names: | Fancy Maruyama Kazza G Martina Session Moth Martina Session Goth Martina
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Weight: | 63kg (139lb) |
Birthname: | Karen Glennon |
Birth Date: | 11 November 1990 |
Birth Place: | Dublin, Ireland[1] |
Trainer: | Joey Cabray |
Karen Glennon is an Irish professional wrestler and valet, best known by the ring name Martina or Session Moth Martina.
She is best known for her appearances in Over the Top Wrestling (OTT), Progress Wrestling, Stardom, Ring of Honor and Insane Championship Wrestling where she is a former ICW Women's Champion, 2 time OTT Women's Champion, OTT Gender Neutral Champion and Discovery Wrestling Women's Champion.
Professional wrestling career
Independent circuit (2017–2018)
Martina entered the Natural Progression Series IV Tournament where she made her debut for Progress Wrestling on 26 February 2017 but was defeated by Dahlia Black.
Martina made her Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW) debut at ICW Fight Club - It's Always Raining In Glasgow on 21 January 2018, defeating Kasey and Ravie Davie.[2] On 11 February 2019, at ICW 7th Annual Square Go!, Martina defeated Kasey Owens for the ICW Women's Championship.[3] However, the next day, Martina lost the title versus Viper.[4]
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2018-2020)
In 2018, Martina debut in World Wonder Ring Stardom where was integrated to the stable Oedo Tai. At Mask Fiesta 2018 on October 28, 2018, Martina, under the ring name Fancy Maruyama, donned a mask and teamed up with Natsuki Urabe, Reo Hazuki and Yukari Ishino in a loss to Black Fuzzy Peach, Masked Wan-chan, Mini Iotica and Red Snake.[5]
Ring of Honor (2019–2022)
On 11 September 2019 it was reported that Martina had signed to Ring of Honor (ROH) after turning down a WWE contract[6] following much-hyped[7] [8] tryouts. She made her official Ring of Honor debut at their Free Enterprise event on 9 February 2020, when she defeated Sumie Sakai. As ROH came to a close Martina was referred to as "The Most Charismatic Women's Wrestler Not In WWE Or AEW."[9]
All Elite Wrestling
In March 2022 it was revealed[10] that Martina was making her first appearance with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on in a match against Ruby Soho, who she eventually lost to.[11]
Championships and accomplishments
Personal life
Martina is the niece of veteran RTÉ News broadcaster Colm Murray through her mother Mary.[30]
Notes and References
- Web site: Martina: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). profightdb.com. 6 June 2019.
- Web site: ICW Fight Club - It's Always Raining In Glasgow « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database . www.cagematch.net . 6 June 2019.
- Web site: ICW 7th Annual Square Go! « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database . www.cagematch.net . 6 June 2019.
- Web site: ICW Fight Club Tapings « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database. www.cagematch.net.
- Web site: https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2018%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%8828%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80mask-fiesta-2018/ . October 29, 2018 . . ja . ja:2018年10月28日 MASK FIESTA 2018 . September 16, 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131175208/https://wwr-stardom.com/news/2018%E5%B9%B410%E6%9C%8828%E6%97%A5%E3%80%80mask-fiesta-2018/ . January 31, 2023.
- Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Session Moth Martina Explains Her Decision To Not Join NXT UK, Talks OTT, Becky Lynch, More. POST Wrestling. 11 February 2020. December 6, 2021.
- Web site: WWE Reveals Attendees at UK Tryout Including "Session Moth" Martina. THESPORTSTER. 6 June 2019. December 6, 2021.
- Web site: WWE announces UK women's tryout attendees. F4WOnline. 6 June 2019. December 6, 2021.
- Web site: Session Moth Martina Is The Most Charismatic Women's Wrestler Not In WWE Or AEW. thesportster. 13 December 2021. March 8, 2022.
- Web site: Session Moth Martina Appears At AEW Dark Elevation Tapings. wrestling-news.net. 3 March 2022. March 8, 2022.
- Web site: Session Moth Martina Makes Her AEW Debut. webisjericho. 5 March 2022. March 8, 2022.
- Web site: DW Disco Derby 2019 - Event @ The Jam House in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. March 3, 2019. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: DW Women's Championship. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. March 3, 2019. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: ICW Women's Championship. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. February 11, 2018. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: OTT Being The Elite - Event @ National Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. December 9, 2017. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: OTT Gender Neutral Championship. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. October 9, 2021. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: OTT Martina's Gaff Party 5: All Day Stars - Event @ KFR Centre in Dublin, Ireland. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. October 9, 2021. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: OTT Contenders 7: Outer Space Odyssey SuperShow - Event @ Ringside Club in Dublin, Ireland. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. March 18, 2018. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: OTT Wrestlecon - Tag 2 - Event @ Tivoli Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. October 29, 2016. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: OTT Christmas Invasion Belfast - Event @ Clayton Hotel Belfast in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. December 18, 2016. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: OTT WrestleRama - Dublin - Event @ National Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. August 5, 2017. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: OTT Defiant - Event @ Tivoli Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. April 1, 2018. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: OTT Women's Championship. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. October 29, 2016. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: PWA Rise Like Lions - Event @ Het Welzijn in Hemiksem, Belgien. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. October 3, 2015. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: PWA Queen Of Diamonds Championship. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. October 3, 2015. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50/100 for 2020. The Internet Wrestling Database. 12 December 2020.
- Web site: Female Wrestler of the Year: Session Moth Martina. Ring of Honor. February 2021. 3 February 2021.
- Web site: SWE May The 4th Be With You - Event @ Corporation in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. May 4, 2019. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: SWE Tag Team Championship. Philip. Kreikenbohm. Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. May 4, 2019. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: RTÉ broadcaster Colm Murray dies aged 61. The Irish Times. 30 July 2013. December 6, 2021.