Megan Doheny, better known by her ring name Megan Bayne, is an American professional wrestler, currently performing on the independent circuit. She has worked for Ohio Valley Wrestling, where she is a former OVW Women's Champion and the Japanese professional wrestling promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom.[3]

Megan Bayne
Bayne in April 2024
Birth nameMegan Doheny
Born (1998-06-01) June 1, 1998 (age 26)[1]
East Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Megan Monroe
Megan Doheny
Meg Doheny
Meg
Megan Bayne
Billed height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Billed weight85 kg (187 lb)
Trained byDamian Adams
Rip Rogers
Al Snow
Matt Cappotelli[2]
Debut2017

Professional wrestling career

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American independent circuit (2017–present)

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Ohio Valley Wrestling (2017–2020)

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Doheny made her professional wrestling debut in Ohio Valley Wrestling in November 2017. She worked for OVW until 2023, winning the OVW Women's Championship once.[4] She dropped the title to Max the Impaler at OVW TV #1055 on October 29, 2019.[5] Due to OVW holding developmental partnerships with Impact Wrestling, Doheny competed at Impact Wrestling/OVW Outbreak on February 21, 2020, where she unsuccessfully challenged Jessicka Havok, Jordynne Grace and Kiera Hogan in a four-way match.[6]

Doheny also worked in the American independent scene. On July 31, 2021, during the sixth ECWA Women's Super 8 Tournament, Bayne defeated Ashley D'Amboise to win the tournament at the finals.[7] She also worked for All Elite Wrestling, appearing on episodes of AEW Dark,[8] AEW Dark: Elevation,[9] and AEW Rampage.[10]

World Wonder Ring Stardom (2023–2024)

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Bayne in her entrance attire in 2024

Doheny made her debut in World Wonder Ring Stardom on the first night of the 2023 Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix from July 23, by attacking Tam Nakano and demanding a match for the World of Stardom Championship.[11] She had her first match on the second night of the tournament from July 29, where she teamed up with Mei Seira and Suzu Suzuki to defeat Stars (Mayu Iwatani, Koguma and Saya Iida) in a six-woman tag team match.[12] At Stardom x Stardom: Osaka Summer Team on August 13, 2023, she unsuccessfully challenged Nakano for the "red belt".[13] Due to frequently bonding a chemistry with Suzu Suzuki and Maika over the time, Doheny laid a challenge for Baribari Bombers (Giulia, Mai Sakurai and Thekla) at Stardom Nagoya Golden Fight 2023 on October 9. They lost the bout in the process.[14] From October 15 to November 12, Doheny and Maika, together known as Divine Kingdom, competed in the 2023 Goddesses of Stardom Tag League.[15] They won the tournament by defeating Crazy Star (Mei Seira and Suzu Suzuki) in the finals.[16][17]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Megan Bayne • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Megan Bayne/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  3. ^ Internet Wrestling Database (IWD). "Megan Bayne Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  4. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (June 1, 2019). "OVW Saturday Night Special". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "OVW TV #1055 – Nightmare Cup 2019 Final Four Way".
  6. ^ Machado, Javier (February 28, 2020). "IMPACT OUTBREAK HITS & MISSES 2/21: Moose vs. Jay Bradley, Madman Fulton vs. Rhino, Blanchard & Daga vs. Jake Cris & Austin, Grace vs. Havoc vs. Bayne vs. Hogan". pwtorch.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Corrigan, John (July 31, 2021). "Megan Bayne Wins ECWA Women's Super 8". The Wrestling Estate. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  8. ^ Salvador, Luís (April 23, 2021). "AEW Dark (Episódio 87)". wrestling.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  9. ^ Mrosko, Geno (January 3, 2022). "Watch AEW Dark: Elevation Episode 44". cagesideseats.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  10. ^ Wilen, Jerome (June 9, 2023). "AEW Rampage Results – 6/9/23 (Four-Way Match for a title shot and more)". wrestleview.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  11. ^ Edwards, Scott (July 23, 2023). "STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2023 Day 1 Results (7/23/23): Tam Nakano, MIRAI, And More". fightful.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  12. ^ Edwards, Scott (July 29, 2023). "STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix 2023 Day 2 Results (7/29/23): MIRAI vs. Mina Shirakawa". fightful.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  13. ^ Edwards, Scott (August 13, 2023). "STARDOM x STARDOM 2023 Results (8/13/23): Tam Nakano, Mayu Iwatani, And More". Fightful. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  14. ^ Carlin, James (September 12, 2023). "STARDOM announces matches for Nagoya Golden Fight PPV & New Blood 11". monthlypuroresu.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  15. ^ Edwards, Scott (September 11, 2023). "STARDOM Announces Goddess of Stardom Tag League Participants". Fightful. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  16. ^ a b Carlin, James (November 12, 2023). "Maika wins first tournament of her career, with partner Megan Bayne". Monthly Puroresu. Archived from the original on November 13, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  17. ^ a b Peps (November 12, 2023). "STARDOM Goddess Of Stardom Tag League Final Results & Notes November 12, 2023". Wrestle Purists. Archived from the original on November 13, 2023. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  18. ^ Wrestling Titles. "Ohio Valley Wrestling Women's Title". wrestling-titles.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  19. ^ WrestlingTravel (October 28, 2021). "Pro Wrestling Illustrated Women's 150 2021 List in Full". wrestlingtravel.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  20. ^ Ross, Patrick (September 10, 2024). "Full 2024 PWI 500 list revealed". aiptcomics.com. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  21. ^ Fain, Thom (January 21, 2024). "STARDOM AWARD 2023 Winners & Photo Gallery". Monthly Puroresu. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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