Princess Victoria (wrestler) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Princess Victoria |
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| Birth name | Vickie Otis |
| Born | May 5, 1962 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Princess Victoria |
| Billed height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Billed weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Billed from | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Trained by | Sandy Barr The Fabulous Moolah |
| Debut | 1980 |
| Retired | 1984 |
Vickie Otis was born on May 5, 1962. She is an American retired professional wrestler. Many people know her by her ring name, Princess Victoria. She was a very talented wrestler who won important championships during her career.
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Princess Victoria's Wrestling Career
Vickie Otis started her wrestling journey in Portland, Oregon. She was trained by a famous wrestler named Sandy Barr.
Early Matches and Rivalries
When she was starting out, Vickie Otis had many matches against another wrestler trained by Sandy Barr, named Velvet McIntyre. They often competed against each other in both single matches and tag team matches. These exciting matches took place in a wrestling promotion called Vancouver All Star Wrestling.
Joining the National Wrestling Alliance (1980–1983)
Vickie Otis and Velvet McIntyre continued their wrestling rivalry in a group called NWA Pacific Northwest. This group was run by Don Owen. Over time, their rivalry turned into a friendship. They decided to team up and became a very strong tag team.
As a team, they won the WWF Women's Tag Team Championship. This big win happened on May 13, 1984, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Wrestling in the World Wrestling Federation (1983–1984)
In 1983, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) became a separate wrestling group. When Princess Victoria and Velvet McIntyre joined the WWF in 1984, they were immediately known as the champions. They held the WWF Women's Tag Team Championship.
They defended their championship many times. They had tough matches against teams like Wendi Richter and Peggy Lee. One of their most famous matches was on April 23, 1984, at Madison Square Garden.
Sadly, on September 1, 1984, Princess Victoria got a serious neck injury. This happened while she was defending her tag team title in Philadelphia. Because of this injury, she had to stop wrestling. The championship she held was later retired. Another wrestler, Desiree Petersen, took Princess Victoria's place in the WWF.
While in the WWF, Princess Victoria also wrestled in single matches. She challenged the WWF Women's Champion, The Fabulous Moolah. The Fabulous Moolah was also one of Princess Victoria's trainers.
Life After Wrestling
After her wrestling career ended, Vickie Otis moved on to other things.
Helping Others
In 2012, Princess Victoria and Desiree Petersen helped manage two wrestlers, Rescue 911 and Lady Liberty. This was at a special event in Clinton, Connecticut. The event helped raise money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis, a serious health condition.
Before moving to Washington, Vickie Otis lived in Virginia. There, she spent her time helping animals at the South Hampton County Animal Shelter. She is now retired from professional wrestling and lives in Washington.
Public Appearances
Vickie Otis appeared in an episode of a TV show called Dark Side of the Ring. This show talks about different stories from the world of wrestling.
Filmography
| Television | |||
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2019 | Dark Side of the Ring | Herself | Appeared in the episode about The Fabulous Moolah |
Awards and Achievements
Princess Victoria achieved many great things in her wrestling career:
- Cauliflower Alley Club
- Women's Wrestling Award (2018)
- National Wrestling Alliance
- NWA United States Women's Championship (1 time)
- NWA World Women's Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Sabrina
- World Wrestling Federation
- WWF Women's Tag Team Championship (1 time, inaugural) – with Velvet McIntyre
See also
In Spanish: Vickie Otis para niños
