Wrestler of the Week (2/25): Awesome Kong
Our resident philosopher, Jay Shannon, spotlights possibly the most dominant female wrestler to every compete. This week’s Pro Wrestling Daily Wrestler of the Week is: Awesome Kong!
When one thinks of dominant women in wrestling, several names come to mind: Fabulous Moolah, Lita, Trish, Chyna and Beth Phoenix. The most destructive force in women’s wrestling has yet to step foot in a WWE ring. She is the NWA Women’s champion and the TNA Knockout champion. She’s a California girl, but doesn’t look anything like the stereotypical blonde beach bunny. She is Awesome Kong, the most brutal woman to ever step in the ring. She’s also this week’s Wrestler of the Week.
The Legend of Kong begins
Kia Stevens, the woman now known as Awesome Kong, grew up in Carson, California. It is unclear how Kia made her way to Japan. Once in Japan, she was trained, in 2002, by the legendary Aja Kong and others at the Inoki Dojo. Kong is a title of honor in Japanese wrestling. Aja dubbed Kia “Amazing Kong” and they formed a successful duo known as “Double Kong”. Amazing Kong also captured the women’s heavyweight title during her stay in Japan.
Kong destroys the world
On the suggestion of her trainers at the Inoki Dojo, Kong decided to branch out from her Japanese home territory. Her first stop was the UK. She worked for four different promotions throughout Great Britain, dominating all of her opponents.
Kong was invited to the United States to compete for both Shimmer and the re-created AWA. On a visit back to Japan, Kong took the AWA Women’s title. That was in January of 2007. Later in the year, she lost the title in California. Kong spent a great deal of time going back and forth to Japan.
TNA-Total Non-Stop Awesome
Amazing Kong was approached about working for the newly-created TNA Knockout division. She agreed to accept the offer and also agreed to become the second wrestler to use the ring name, Awesome Kong. The original was a mid-carder that worked for WCW back in the mid 80’s.
Kong instantly set her sights on the Knockout title. After a few weeks of destroying the lesser women stars (Ms. Brooks, Christy Hemme, Velvet Sky, etc…), Kong began storming the ring carrying a photo of the then-champion, Gail Kim. Kong failed in her first attempt at the title, due to being disqualified by the ref. A few weeks later, on a episode of Impact, Kong got a re-match and took full advantage of it. She caught Kim with two standard Powerbombs and her signature Awesome Bomb (Sit-Out Powerbomb).
After destroying Kim, Kong stood ready for all challengers. ODB stepped forward to go for the Knockout (or as ODB calls it…the Knocked-up Championship). It was around this time that Kong brought forth her translator, Raesha Saeed. Saeed dressed in Middle Eastern attire, including veil across the face, stated to the world that “Kong comes in peace”. It’s a bit hard to swallow that when one watches her annihilate her opponents.
Double (champion) Kong
Kong’s contract with TNA is not an exclusive one. She is free to battle in any group, with the possible exception of the WWE. This is how she is able to hold the NWA Women’s title, as well as the TNA Knockout Title. Kong defends both titles on a regular basis.
Rumors have run rampant that Kong’s ultimate goal is to be the first woman to hold the TNA, NWA, AWA, and WWE Women’s titles. With the WWE’s current crop of Divas, it is unlikely that Kong would fit in with the dynamics of the group. The WWE has focused more on looks than ability in the past few years. Kong is not some bleached-blonde, silicon-enhanced piece of eye candy that couldn’t wrestle her way out of a paper bag. Kong is a large woman with a rough look that could make many male wresters shake in their boots.
In Conclusion:
Amazing/Awesome Kong is preparing to defend her TNA Knockout title against ODB at Destination X. She is also defending her NWA Women’s title on a regular basis. She is one of the most active champions in wrestling. She’s also hungry for competition. If she ever does make it to the WWE, the current crop of Divas should think about retirement. In the future, Kong’s name may well be listed alongside Moolah, Chyna, Trish and Lita as one of the most dominant females to ever wrestle. She truly deserves this week’s Pro Wrestling Daily’s Wrestler of the Week award.
–Jay Shannon
JayofPWD@SBCGlobal.net
(2/25/08)
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