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Savannah Evans
Evans in May 2015
Birth nameRachel Freeman
Born(1986-04-09)9 April 1986(age 38)
Charlotte, North Carolina,U.S.[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Savannah Evans[2]
Billed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[3]
Billed fromCharlotte, North Carolina[2]
Trained byCaleb Konley[4]
George South[4]
DebutAugust 28, 2014[1][5]

Rachel Freemanis an Americanprofessional wrestlercurrently signed toTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA) under the ring nameSavannah Evans.[1]Evans has also worked on theindependent circuiton various promotions such asEvolve,Shimmer Women AthletesandShine,as well as appearing onAll Elite Wrestling(AEW).[1]

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (2014–2021)

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After training withCaleb KonleyandGeorge South,[4]Evans made her professional wrestling debut on November 30, 2014, during the third show of Queens of Combat, an all-women's promotion, in a losing effort to Miss Diss Lexia.[5]Since 2017, Evans adapted the nickname "The Cannibal".[6]Evans made her firstAll Elite Wrestling(AEW) appearance on the October 27, 2020, episode ofAEW Dark,where she teamed withKiLynn Kingas the two lost to theWomen's Tag Team Cupwinners,DiamanteandIvelisse.[7]

Impact Wrestling / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

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Teaming with Tasha Steelz (2021–2023)

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On the August 8, 2021, ofImpact!,afterFire 'N Flava(Kiera HoganandTasha Steelz) lost toJordynne GraceandRachael Ellering,Evans made herImpact Wrestlingdebut by attacking Hogan and aligning herself with Steelz, who have turned on Hogan, disbanding Fire 'N Flava in the process.[8]On September 18, atVictory Road,which was taped on August 17, Evans and Steelz challengedDecay(HavokandRosemary) for theImpact Knockouts Tag Team Championship,but were unsuccessful.[9][10]On October 9, atKnockouts Knockdown,taped on September 17, Evans had her first victory on Impact by winning aMonster's Ball matchin the memory ofDaffney,which involvedAlisha Edwards,Grace andKimber Lee.[11]

On April 1, 2022, atMultiverse of Matchesparticipatedfour-way tag team matchfor the Knockouts World Tag Team Championship, but were unsuccessful.[12]On April 7, Evans confirmed that she has signed a multi-year contract with Impact.[1]On November 18, atOver Drive,Evans and Steelz received another opportunity for the Knockouts World Tag Team Championship against The Death Dollz (Jessicka andTaya Valkyrie), who were the champions at the time, but were unsuccessful.[13]

The SHAWntourage (2023–present)

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Following Steelz's hiatus from Impact In January 2023,[14]Evans found a new ally inGisele Shaw,as she helped her to defeatDeonna Purrazzoon February 24, atNo Surrender.[15]On March 24, atSacrifice,as Evans and Shaw attacked Purrazzo after Shaw lost in their match, Steelz returned as aface,attacking Evans and Shaw.[16]At bothEmergencein August 2023 andVictory Roadin September 2023, Shaw and Evans challenged for theImpact Knockouts World Tag Team Championship,but lost to championsMasha SlamovichandKiller Kelly.

Other media

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In August 2023, during a virtual signing, Evans revealed that she has donestunt workfor the second season ofHeels.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

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  • Intense Wrestling Entertainment
    • IWE Mayhem Championship (1 time)[3]
    • IWE Women's Championship (1 time)[3]
  • Fest Wrestling
    • Fest Wrestling Championship (1 time, current)[3]
  • Fire Star Pro Wrestling
    • FSPW Jewels of Wrestling Championship (1 time, current)[3]
    • FSPW Women's Championship (1 time)[3]
  • Platinum Pro Wrestling
    • Diamonds Division Starlight Championship (1 time)[3]
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated

References

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  1. ^abcdeNason, Josh (April 7, 2022)."Savannah Evans signs multi-year contract with Impact Wrestling".Wrestling Observer Newsletter.RetrievedMay 5,2023.
  2. ^ab"Savannah Evans".Impact Wrestling.Archivedfrom the original on July 20, 2023.RetrievedMay 5,2023.
  3. ^abcdefg"Savannah Evans".Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database.RetrievedMay 5,2023.
  4. ^abcSchipman, Samantha (March 31, 2020)."Wrestling: Savannah" The Cannibal "Evans is ready to feast".Daily DDT.Archivedfrom the original on July 20, 2021.RetrievedJuly 14,2023.
  5. ^abRiddle, Chris (November 30, 2014)."Queens of Combat 3 Results: Mickie James Returns to the Ring".Diva Dirt.Archivedfrom the original on September 29, 2022.RetrievedJuly 14,2023.
  6. ^Applegate, Colby (November 24, 2022)."Savannah Evans Explains The Origins Of 'Cannibal' Nickname".Wrestlezone.Archivedfrom the original on November 27, 2022.RetrievedJuly 15,2023.
  7. ^Lovell, Blake (October 27, 2020)."Lovell's AEW Dark Review 10.27.20".411Mania.Archivedfrom the original on December 17, 2021.RetrievedJuly 15,2023.
  8. ^Guzzo, Gisberto (August 5, 2021)."Savannah Evans Makes IMPACT Wrestling Debut, Fire 'N Flava Implode".Fightful.RetrievedMay 5,2023.
  9. ^IMPACT Wrestling Staff (September 18, 2021)."Victory Road on IMPACT Plus Results".Impact Wrestling.Archivedfrom the original on September 21, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 19,2021.
  10. ^Cook, Ryan (September 18, 2021)."IMPACT Wrestling Presents Victory Road Results & Live Coverage Christian Cage vs Ace Austin".Fightful.Archivedfrom the original on September 19, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 18,2021.
  11. ^IMPACT Wrestling Staff (October 9, 2021)."Knockouts Knockdown on IMPACT Plus Results".Impact Wrestling.Archivedfrom the original on October 14, 2021.RetrievedOctober 10,2021.
  12. ^IMPACT Wrestling Staff (April 1, 2022)."Multiverse of Matches 2022 Full Results".Impact Wrestling.RetrievedApril 2,2022.
  13. ^IMPACT Wrestling Staff (November 18, 2022)."Over Drive 2022 Full Results".Impact Wrestling.Archivedfrom the original on November 19, 2022.RetrievedNovember 19,2022.
  14. ^Nason, Josh (January 31, 2023)."Impact notes: Dirty Dango signs contract, Tasha Steelz gets time off".Wrestling Observer Newsletter.RetrievedApril 16,2023.
  15. ^IMPACT Wrestling Staff (February 24, 2023)."No Surrender 2023 Full Results".Impact Wrestling.Archivedfrom the original on February 25, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 25,2023.
  16. ^IMPACT Wrestling Staff (March 24, 2023)."Sacrifice 2023 Full Results".Impact Wrestling.Archivedfrom the original on March 25, 2023.RetrievedMarch 27,2023.
  17. ^Tessier, Colin (August 6, 2023)."Savannah Evans Says She's in Season Two of 'Heels'".Fightful.Archivedfrom the original on August 7, 2023.RetrievedAugust 8,2023.
  18. ^"PWI Ratings for Savannah Evans".iwd - The Internet Wrestling Database.RetrievedMay 5,2023.
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