Kiera Hogan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kiera Hogan |
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Born | Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
September 16, 1994
Partner | Diamante (2019–present) |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Fire Kiera Hogan |
Billed height | 4 ft 11 in (150 cm) |
Billed weight | 114 lb (52 kg) |
Billed from | Hotlanta, Georgia |
Trained by | Curtis Hughes |
Debut | April 2, 2015 |
Kiera Hogan, born on September 16, 1994, is an American professional wrestler. She is currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Kiera is well-known for her time in Impact Wrestling. There, she won the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship twice with Tasha Steelz. She also competed in Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU), where she held the WSU Spirit Champion title.
Kiera Hogan's Wrestling Journey
Early Career and First Wins (2015–2018)
Kiera Hogan started her wrestling career in Atlanta in 2015. On April 16, 2015, she won the WWA4 Intergender Championship. She became a regular wrestler in Georgia, competing for groups like Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment. In November 2015, she joined the Organization Of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts (OMEGA).
In 2016, Kiera wrestled across the United States. She competed for Booker T's Reality of Wrestling and Shine Wrestling. On February 11, 2017, she won the WSU Spirit Championship. She held this title until June 16, 2018, when she lost it to Jordynne Grace.
Time in Impact Wrestling (2017–2021)
Making an Impact (2017–2020)
In August 2017, Impact Wrestling signed Kiera Hogan to a contract. She made her debut on Impact! on February 1, 2018. Kiera defeated the Knockouts Champion Laurel Van Ness in a non-title match. She later challenged for the championship but did not win.
Kiera made her first pay-per-view appearance at Impact Wrestling Redemption. She faced Taya Valkyrie but was unsuccessful. Later, she won a match against Valkyrie by disqualification. This happened when Tessa Blanchard attacked her during the match. Kiera then faced Blanchard, but lost. After the match, Blanchard attacked her again, and Madison Rayne came to help Kiera.
Kiera continued to face Blanchard in a No Disqualification match but lost again. In October 2018, she lost to Su Yung. After the match, Yung tried to put Kiera in a coffin. At Bound for Glory, Allie rescued Kiera from the "Undead Realm."
In May 2019, Kiera faced Rosemary. She lost by disqualification when Su Yung's bridesmaids attacked Rosemary. Kiera then started to act more like a "villain" in wrestling. She said she wasn't getting anywhere by being friendly. She also accused Jordynne Grace of taking advantage of her. Kiera eliminated Grace and Scarlett Bordeaux in a Battle Royal. She then had a rivalry with Grace.
Fire 'N Flava Tag Team (2020–2021)
On May 19, 2020, Kiera Hogan teamed up with Tasha Steelz. Their new team was called Fire 'N Flava. They won their first match together in June 2020. They defeated Kylie Rae and Susie. Fire 'N Flava then had a rivalry with Havok and Nevaeh. They won a no disqualification match against them in August 2020.
On January 16, 2021, at Hard to Kill, Kiera and Tasha won the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship. They defeated Havok and Nevaeh to become the new champions. Their first championship reign lasted 99 days. At Rebellion, they lost the titles to Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering.
However, at Under Siege, Fire 'N Flava won the titles back from Grace and Ellering. This made them two-time champions. On the Slammiversary pre-show, they lost the titles again to Decay (Havok and Rosemary).
Kiera announced her departure from Impact Wrestling on July 18, 2021. In August, Savannah Evans attacked Kiera while Tasha Steelz watched. This ended the Fire 'N Flava team. The following week, Kiera was written off television.
Women of Wrestling (2018–2021)
Kiera Hogan debuted in Women of Wrestling (WOW) in October 2018. She used the name Fire. Her first match on WOW was on January 18, 2019, where she lost to Abilene Maverick. Fire later teamed with Adrenaline. They won the WOW Tag Team Championship in the second season finale.
All Elite Wrestling (2021–Present)
Kiera Hogan joined AEW on August 11, 2021. Her first match was against Hikaru Shida on AEW: Dark Elevation, which she lost. On September 6, Kiera got her first win in AEW. She defeated Blair Onyx on AEW Dark Elevation. On September 28, it was confirmed that Kiera had signed with AEW.
On April 13, 2022, on Dynamite, Kiera became part of a wrestling group called The Baddies. This group included her, Red Velvet, and Jade Cargill. On November 23, 2022, Jade Cargill removed Kiera from The Baddies.
Ring of Honor (2023–Present)
In 2023, Kiera Hogan began wrestling in Ring of Honor (ROH). She has competed in several matches there. On June 22, 2023, Kiera faced Athena in a Chicago Street Fight match for the ROH Women's World Championship. However, she was not able to win the title.
On December 27, 2023, Kiera Hogan entered the first-ever ROH Women's World Television Championship tournament. She lost to Diamante in the first round.
Championships and Achievements
- Impact Wrestling
- Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Tasha Steelz
- Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship Tournament (2020-21) – with Tasha Steelz
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 54 of the top 100 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 100 in 2019
- River City Wrestling
- RCW Women's Championship (1 time, current)
- Women of Wrestling
- WOW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Adrenaline
- WOW Tag Team Championship Tournament (2019) – with Adrenaline
- Women Superstars Uncensored
- WSU Spirit Championship (1 time)
- World Wrestling Alliance 4
- WWA4 Intergender Champion (1 time)
See also
In Spanish: Kiera Hogan para niños