Solo Darling
Christina Garibaldi (born February 19, 1987),[1] better known by her ring name Solo Darling, is an American professional wrestler best known for her tenure with various promotions such as Game Changer Wrestling and Shimmer Women Athletes.[3]
| Solo Darling | |
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Solo Darling in 2019 | |
| Born | February 19, 1987[1] Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
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| Billed height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[2] |
| Billed weight | 130 lb (59 kg) |
| Trained by | Mike Quackenbush Nick Dinsmore Al Snow Rip Rogers |
| Debut | 2011 |
Professional wrestling career edit
Independent circuit (2009–2021) edit
Darling made her professional wrestling debut at OVW TV #615 on June 1, 2011, in a dark match, losing to Lady JoJo.[4] At Game Changer Wrestling's Joey Janela's Spring Break 4 from October 10, 2020, she participated in a 30-person battle royal where she competed against various wrestlers such as the winner Nate Webb, Shark Boy, JTG, Flash Flanagan and Marko Stunt.[5] She competed in a knockout battle royal at Impact #774 episode of Impact Wrestling, where she collided with other popular wrestlers such as Jordynne Grace, Tessa Blanchard, Scarlett Bordeaux and Madison Rayne.[6]
Chikara (2016–2020) edit
She is best known for her time with Chikara, for which she made her debut at National Pro Wrestling Day 2016 on February 6, 2016, in a losing effort against Heidi Lovelace.[7] She participated in the Chikara King of Trios 2016 Tournament, where she teamed up with Candice LeRae and Crazy Mary Dobson as Team Shimmer to fall short to Team Original Divas Revolution (Jazz, Mickie James and Victoria) in a first-round match.[8] At CHIKARA Every Man For Himself on December 22, 2016, Darling participated in a 34-person infinite gauntlet match where she competed against wrestlers such as the winner Dasher Hatfield, Hallowicked and Ophidian.[9] At CHIKARA The Lodger on July 8, 2017, she teamed up with Travis Huckabee as The Rumblebees to defeat Cornelius Crummels and Sonny Defarge score (2–1) in a 2-out-of-3-falls match for the Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas. They lost the titles the same night to Los Ice Creams (El Hijo del Ice Cream and Ice Cream Jr.) in a 2-out-of-3-falls match as well.[10] At CHIKARA Tug Of War on November 9, 2019, Darling teamed up with her The Bird and the Bee long time tag team partner Willow Nightingale to defeat FIST (Tony Deppen and Travis Huckabee) to win the Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas in a 2-out-of-3-falls match, score (2–1). They held the titles until June 24, 2020, when Chikara closed.[11] She unsuccessfully competed two times for the Chikara Grand Championship, first time against Juan Francisco De Coronado at CHIKARA Egg Monsters From Mars on July 28, 2018,[12] and second time against Dasher Hatfield who was an interim champion replacing Mark Angelosetti at Young Lions Cup XV – 2nd Stage on March 16, 2019.[13]
Shine Wrestling (2013–2015) edit
Darling wrestled her first match for Shine Wrestling on April 19, 2013, at Shine 9, where she competed against Rhea O'Reilly and Brittney Savage in a three-way match.[14] At Shine 10 on May 24, 2013, she teamed up with Heidi Lovelace and Luscious Latasha, falling short to Jessie Belle, Sassy Stephie and Sojournor Bolt in a Six-woman tag team match.[15] At Shine 12 on August 23, 2013, she teamed up with Nikki Roxx as part of the Daffney's All Star Squad stable to defeat The West Coast Connection (Su Yung and Tracy Taylor).[16] At Shine 13 on September 27, 2013, Darling faced Mercedes Martinez in a losing effort.[17] She participated in a Shine Tag Team Championship tournament, where she teamed up with Heidi Lovelace on January 24, 2014, at Shine 17 as The Buddy System to defeat Brandi Wine and Malia Hosaka. They lost the semi-final match to Made in Sin (Allysin Kay and Taylor Made) the same night.[18]
Beyond Wrestling (2018–2021) edit
Darling spent almost three years with Beyond Wrestling. She wrestled her last match at Beyond Project Reality on May 6, 2021, where she fell short to Aaron Rourke as a result of a singles competition. She has been on hiatus from professional wrestling ever since.[19]
Personal life edit
Garibaldi identifies herself as pansexual. She came out in late 2020 during pride month.[20]
Championships and accomplishments edit
- Beyond Wrestling
- Feast Championship Wrestling Championship (1 time)[21]
- Chikara
- Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas (2 times, final) – with Willow Nightingale and Travis Huckabee[22]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 72 of the top 100 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Women's 100 in 2020[23]
- Ring Warriors
- Battling Bombshells Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Brittney Savage[24]
- World Xtreme Wrestling
References edit
- ^ a b Saalbach, Axel. "Solo Darling • General Information". wrestlingdata.com (in German). Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Solo Darling Personal Data". cagematch.net (in German). Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "Solo Darling • Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "OVW TV Taping #615". profightdb.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Hare, Kevin (October 12, 2020). "GCW JOEY JANELA'S SPRING BREAK 4 (OCTOBER 10) RESULTS & REVIEW". voicesofwrestling.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Franchomme, Steph (May 13, 2020). "Tasha Steelz Signs With Impact Wrestling". wrestlingsc.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ Chikara (February 6, 2016). "National Pro Wrestling Day 2016 – The Goodwill Beneficial Association Hall". chikarapro.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Ford, Kevin (November 9, 2016). "100 Percent Fordified: CHIKARA King of Trios 2016 Night 1". 411mania.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Chikara (December 22, 2016). "Every Man For Himself". chikarapro.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Chikara (July 8, 2017). "The Lodger – The New Mid-Atlantic Sportatorium". chikarapro.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Chikara (November 9, 2019). "Tug of War – The Wrestle Factory". chikarapro.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Chikara (July 28, 2018). "Egg Monsters From Mars – The Wrestle Factory". chikarapro.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Wagner, Brandi (March 12, 2019). "Preview: CHIKARA Young Lions Cup XV Stages 1 & 2 (3/16/19)". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ Diva-Dirt (January 25, 2014). "Live Coverage: SHINE Wrestling Presents SHINE 16". diva-dirt.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Chris GST (May 24, 2013). "SHINE 10 05.24.13 iPPV results". pwponderings.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Cusson, Jerome (January 21, 2014). "Shine 12 Review". pwponderings.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Diva-Dirt (August 23, 2013). "Full Results: SHINE Wrestling Presents SHINE 13". diva-dirt.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Diva-Dirt (January 24, 2014). "Full Results: SHINE Wrestling Presents SHINE 17". diva-dirt.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ Hamilton, Ian (May 9, 2021). "Hamilton's Beyond Wrestling Project Reality 05.06.2021 Review". 411mania.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ Outsports (October 1, 2020). "LGBT In The Ring Ep. 54: Solo Darling". Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Feast Championship Wrestling Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Wrestling Titles History (June 24, 2020). "CHIKARA Tag Team Title "Campeonatos de Parejas"". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50/100 for 2020". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ L.O.U.I.S. WRESTLING Forum (July 2, 2013). ""STARS, STRIPES & BOMBSHELLS" in FL on July 20th". louiswrestling.proboards.com. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
External links edit
- Media related to Solo Darling at Wikimedia Commons