Rhaka Khan facts for kids
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Khan at Bound for Glory IV in October 2008
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| Born | December 25, 1981 Champaign, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
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| Trained by | Marty Jannetty Bill DeMott |
| Debut | 2005 |
| Retired | 2011 |
Trenesha Biggers (born December 25, 1981) is an American former model and professional wrestler. She is best known by her ring name Rhaka Khan from her time in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. She also appeared in WWE as Trenesha.
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Early Life and Sports
Trenesha Biggers was born on December 25, 1981. When she was in high school in Jacksonville, Illinois, she played both volleyball and basketball. She continued playing these sports in college. First, she played at Illinois Central College in 2000–2001. Then, she transferred to the College of Southern Idaho for the 2001–2002 season. In 2002, Biggers moved to Florida State University. There, she earned a letter in volleyball, which means she was a key player on the team.
Professional Wrestling Journey
Trenesha Biggers had an exciting career in professional wrestling. She wrestled for several big companies and used different ring names.
Starting in WWE
Biggers first tried to join WWE through their "Diva Search" in 2005. She made it to the top 25, and WWE was interested in her. They signed her to a special contract for new wrestlers. She trained with Marty Jannetty before going to Deep South Wrestling (DSW).
In DSW, Biggers started as a manager for a team called The Regulators. Later, she and another wrestler, Angel Williams, had a rivalry with other wrestlers like Kristal Marshall and Michelle McCool. WWE released Biggers from her contract in May 2006.
Wrestling Around the World
After leaving WWE, Biggers wrestled for different companies. In Japan, she wrestled for Pro Wrestling ZERO1-MAX as "Panther Claw." She also wrestled in Florida for Full Impact Pro and in Philadelphia for Women's Extreme Wrestling. For these shows, she used the names "Black Barbie" and "Barbie."
She also wrestled as Naomi Banks for the Professional Girl Wrestling Association. For a short time, she used the name "Trenesha" for smaller wrestling groups.
Time in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
On February 10, 2008, Biggers joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). She helped Scott Steiner win a match by distracting his opponent. On the next TV show, Steiner introduced her as "Rhaka Khan." This name was a tribute to a famous singer.
Rhaka Khan started managing Petey Williams. She had her first match on March 27, 2008. She teamed with Steiner and Williams, but her team lost. She also competed in special matches like the "Queen of the Cage" and "Make Over Battle Royal."
In October 2008, Rhaka Khan became a fan favorite, also known as a "face." She teamed up with ODB to defeat The Beautiful People. At Bound for Glory IV, she teamed with ODB and Rhino and won.
Later, in November 2008, Khan changed back to being a "heel," meaning she became a villain. She attacked her tag team partner, Taylor Wilde. After this, she joined a group called "Kongtourage" with Awesome Kong and Raisha Saeed. They were later joined by Sojourner Bolt. This group had rivalries with other wrestlers. In February 2009, Khan and Bolt became fan favorites again and defeated their former teammates. Biggers left TNA in October 2009.
Lucha Libre USA Appearances
After TNA, Biggers appeared in Lucha Libre USA starting in 2010. She wrestled under the name Tigresa Caliente. She had several matches and was involved in stories with other wrestlers. She teamed up with different partners during her time there. Her last known match was in November 2011.
Wrestling Achievements
Trenesha Biggers was recognized for her wrestling skills.
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- She was ranked No. 46 among the top 50 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 list in 2008.
Images for kids
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Khan at Bound for Glory IV in October 2008
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"The Kongtourage" in TNA
See also
In Spanish: Trenesha Biggers para niños
