Tasha Steelz facts for kids
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| Birth name | Latasha Harris |
| Born | April 3, 1988 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Ring name(s) | Flava Tasha Steelz |
| Billed from | Brick City |
| Trained by | Damian Adams |
| Debut | March 12, 2016 |
Latasha Harris (born April 3, 1988), known in the wrestling world as Tasha Steelz, is an American professional wrestler. She works for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Tasha has been a Knockouts World Champion once. She also held the Knockouts Tag Team Championship twice. Before TNA, she wrestled in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and Ring of Honor (ROH).
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Tasha Steelz's Wrestling Journey
Starting in Ring of Honor (2017–2020)
Tasha Steelz first appeared in Ring of Honor (ROH) on April 1, 2017. She won her first match against Brandi Lauren. Later, in September 2018, she tried to win the Women of Honor World Champion title from Sumie Sakai, but she didn't succeed.
In July 2019, Tasha won a match against several other wrestlers. This made her the top challenger for the Women of Honor World Championship. The champion at that time was Kelly Klein. Tasha faced Kelly for the title in August 2019, but Kelly kept her championship. Tasha was supposed to join a tournament for a new ROH Women's World Championship in April 2020. However, the event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. After this, Tasha signed with Impact Wrestling.
Time in National Wrestling Alliance (2019–2020)
Tasha Steelz also wrestled for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Her first match there was on December 14, 2019. She challenged Thunder Rosa for a title but lost. She had a few more matches, including against Marti Belle and Melina. Her last TV appearance for NWA was in May 2020, where she won a match.
Impact Wrestling/Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Teaming Up as Fire 'N Flava (2020–2021)
Tasha Steelz joined Impact Wrestling in May 2019, taking part in a big match. She returned to Impact in May 2020 and officially signed with the company.
Soon after, Tasha formed a team with Kiera Hogan. They called themselves Fire 'N Flava. They were known as a "villainous" team in the Knockouts division. In June, Tasha and Kiera won their first match together. They then started a rivalry with Havok and Neveah. Fire 'N Flava won a tough match against them in August, ending their rivalry.
On January 16, 2021, at a big event called Hard to Kill, Fire 'N Flava defeated Havok and Nevaeh. This made them the new Impact Knockouts Tag Team Champions. They held the titles for 99 days. In April, they lost the titles to Jordynne Grace and Rachael Ellering. But in May, they won them back, becoming two-time champions! They lost the titles again in July to Decay (Havok and Rosemary). In August, Kiera Hogan was attacked by Savannah Evans, and Tasha Steelz just watched. This meant Fire 'N Flava broke up.
Chasing the Knockouts World Championship (2021–2022)
After Fire 'N Flava split, Tasha Steelz continued to compete. In July 2021, she teamed with Fallah Bahh in a tournament but lost early. In October, Tasha entered a tournament to earn a future shot at the Impact Knockouts Championship. She won two matches but lost in the final to Mercedes Martinez. At another event, Bound for Glory, she entered a special match where the winner could choose any championship match. She eliminated one wrestler but was then eliminated herself.
On January 8, 2022, Tasha Steelz won a special "Knockouts Ultimate X match." This win made her the number one challenger for the Impact Knockouts World Championship. She faced Mickie James for the title in February but lost. However, Tasha won another match against Chelsea Green in March, earning another title shot.
Just two days later, at Sacrifice, Tasha defeated Mickie James to win the Impact Knockouts World Championship for the very first time! She successfully defended her title against Mickie James again in a tough "Street Fight" match. She also kept her title against Rosemary and Havok. On June 19, at Slammiversary, Tasha lost her championship to Jordynne Grace in a "Queen of the Mountain match." Her reign as champion lasted 106 days. She tried to win the title back from Jordynne Grace in July but was unsuccessful.
New Rivalries and a Break (2022–2023)
In August 2022, Tasha Steelz started a rivalry with a new wrestler named Killer Kelly. Tasha and Savannah Evans were often attacked by Kelly. In September, Tasha won a match against Kelly by disqualification. At Bound for Glory, Tasha competed in another Call Your Shot Gauntlet match. She eliminated two wrestlers but was then eliminated by the winner, Bully Ray. The next month, she lost to Killer Kelly in a no-disqualification match. In November, Tasha and Savannah Evans tried to win the Impact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship but failed. Impact Wrestling confirmed that Tasha signed a new contract in November 2022. Tasha then took a short break from wrestling in January 2023.
Returning to the Ring (2023–2024)
Tasha Steelz returned to Impact Wrestling on March 24, 2023, at Sacrifice. She attacked Jai Vidal and Savannah Evans, who were with Gisele Shaw. This showed that Tasha was now a "face," meaning she was a good guy in wrestling. In April, Tasha won her first match back against Gisele Shaw.
On January 13, 2024, at Hard to Kill, Tasha competed in another Ultimate X match for a chance at the TNA Knockouts World Championship. She didn't win, as Gisele Shaw won the match. Tasha then had a short rivalry with Xia Brookside. They traded wins, and their final match ended in a tie. The Knockouts World Champion, Jordynne Grace, then decided she would defend her title against both Tasha and Xia in a three-way match. At Sacrifice, Tasha didn't win the title. She later asked for another title shot, but she failed to win the championship again.
Joining The System and Mustafa Ali's Cabinet (2024–Present)
On September 13, 2024, at Victory Road, Tasha Steelz teamed up with Masha Slamovich to defend the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championship. They lost the titles. After the match, Tasha and Alisha Edwards attacked Masha, kicking her out of The System. Tasha then joined The System as an associate. In October, Tasha competed in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet match but was eliminated. In December, Tasha fought Masha Slamovich for the TNA Knockouts World Championship in a "Falls Count Anywhere match" but did not win.
In February 2025, Tasha competed in a battle royal for a title shot but was eliminated first. Later that night, Mustafa Ali talked to her, and she decided to follow him. The next week, Tasha Steelz officially joined Ali's Cabinet as his press secretary.
Tasha Steelz's Achievements
Tasha Steelz has won many championships and awards throughout her career:
- Battle Club Pro
- BCP ICONS Championship (2 times)
- Chaotic Wrestling
- Chaotic Wrestling Women's Championship (2 times)
- Impact Wrestling
- Impact Knockouts World Championship (1 time)
- Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Kiera Hogan
- Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship Tournament (2020-21) – with Kiera Hogan
- Independent Wrestling Federation
- IWF Women's Championship (1 time)
- Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling
- PPW Women's Championship (1 time, current)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 11 among the top 150 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 150 in 2022
- Synergy Pro Wrestling
- Women's Garden State Invitational (2020)
About Tasha's Life
Latasha Harris, known as Tasha Steelz, has a family background that is Puerto Rican.
See also
In Spanish: Tasha Steelz para niños
