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View on WikipediaMarie Kristin Gabert[3] (June 4, 1982) is a German professional wrestler and former professional powerlifter, strongwoman, bodybuilder, and mixed martial artist under the names Alpha Female and Jazzy Gabert. She is best known on the independent scene, where she has wrestled for World Wonder Ring Stardom and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
Key Information
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Training and Early Career (2001–2014)
[edit]Gabert started training in 2001 under the wing of Joe E. Legend and Murat Bosporus, as well as other trainers from the German Wrestling Federation (GWF) promotion. Her first match took place on 7 April, where she faced Wesna and Blue Nikita in a three-way match under the ring name Jazzy Bi for the NWA Germany European Women's Championship, a match won by the champion Wesna. Gabert continued competing in the GWF. On 20 April 2002 Gabert teamed with Ahmed Chaer and Chris The Bambikiller in a six-person tag team ladder match against Wesna, Carlos Gallero and Fake Dog, which they would lose. Two months later on 22 June, Gabert teamed with Blue Nikita in a tag team match against Wesna and Missy Blond, which they would lose. She would continue to wrestle against Nikita and Wesna in Germany in promotions such as Professional Wrestling Alliance (PWA) and European Wrestling Association (EWA) from 2003 to 2006.
Gabert made her debut for the Queens of Chaos promotion, located in Paris, France on 11 December 2006 competing in the one-night tournament to determine the number one contender for the Queen of Chaos championship. She defeated Pandora in the first round match, only to lose in the finals to April Hunter during a four-corners elimination match. Gabert returned to the promotion a month later on 21 January 2007, unsuccessfully challenging Hunter for the Queen of Chaos championship in an Iron Man match. Two months later on 18 March, Gabert once again lost to Hunter in a title match. On 1 July in the Fighting Spirit Federation promotion, Gabert unsuccessfully challenged Minx for the Queens of Chaos European championship. On 15 September, she defeated Allison Danger and Jetta to become the number one contender for the Queens of Chaos championship, and defeating Wild Xenia later in a singles match.
In January, 2008, she won her first title -the EWE women's championship- in Bilbao, Spain against the Italian wrestler Lisa Schianto. She retained her EWE title in San Fernando, Cádiz, Spain (April 14, 2008) against Croatian wrestler Wesna Busic and retained too in Seville, Spain (June 28, 2008) in front of the Swedish Jenny Sjödin.
From 15 March to 19 March 2008, Gabert took part in the American Wrestling Rampage tour in Ireland, competing against Jenny Sjödin and Laura Wellings. She returned to the promotion for a tour in France, from April to November, facing Lisa Fury in both winning and losing efforts. After a break, she returned a year later in November 2009, defeating Portia Perez three times from 27 to 29 November. In January 2014, it was announced that Gabert will make her debut for the Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU) promotion under her Alpha Female ringname, and was set to face Jessicka Havok on February 9 at WSU's Mutiny.[4] If Havok wins her match against Shanna the previous night, during Gabert and Havok's match the WSU Championship might be on the line.[5]
Pro-Wrestling: EVE (2010–2013)
[edit]On 8 May 2010, Gabert made her debut for women's wrestling promotion Pro-Wrestling: EVE under the ringname Alpha Female in England defeating Becky James and Janey B in two separate matches. Five months later on 16 October, Gabert once again defeated Destiny and Janey B in two separate matches. On 8 April 2011, Gabert participated in a tournament to crown the promotion's first Pro-Wrestling: Eve Champion, defeating Carmel Jacob, Em Jay and Kay Lee Ray in the first round and Shanna in the quarter final, only to lose in the semi-finals to Nikki Storm.[6] The next day on 9 April, Gabert teamed with Janey B and defeated The Glamour Gym (Carmel Jacob and Sara Marie Taylor) in a winning effort. On 8 October, Gabert defeated Hikaru Shida in a singles match, and on the next day defeating Rhia O'Reilly and Viper in a three-way match and Sara Marie Taylor in a singles match. On 18 February 2012, Gabert faced Jenny Sjödin for the Pro-Wrestling: Eve Championship, but the match ended in a double count-out. Two months later on 1 April, Gabert defeated Sjödin to win the championship. Her first title defense took place on 14 July, where she defeated Ayesha Ray in a no-disqualifications match. On November 11, Gabert lost the title to Nikki Storm, ending her reign at 223 days. Gabert continued to make sporadic appearances on the promotion and wrestling the likes of Carmel Jacob, Kay Lee Ray, Sara Marie Taylor and Shanna, with the last one appearing on 25 May 2013 where she lost to Lee Ray.
World Wonder Ring Stardom (2012–2016, 2022–present)
[edit]Gabert made her debut in Japan on 7 April 2012 at a World Wonder Ring Stardom event. On 17 March 2013, she defeated Nanae Takahashi for the World of Stardom Championship.[7] She continued to wrestle for the promotion in several singles and tag team matches, before losing the championship to Io Shirai on 29 April.[8] Gabert returned to the promotion, four months later on 17 August, facing Hiroyo Matsumoto in a match that ended in a draw. In September she competed in the Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix tournament, defeating Kairi Hojo, Io Shirai and Dark Angel, before losing to Takahashi in the finals. Two months later, on 4 November, Gabert teamed with Kyoko Kimura and The Female Predator "Amazon" and defeated Kairi Hojo, Kaori Yoneyama and Yuhi to win the Artist of Stardom Championship, only to lose it to the team of Hiroyo Matsumoto, Mayu Iwatani and Miho Wakizawa on 29 December, ending their reign at 55 days. Gabert also competed in the Goddesses of Stardom tag team tournament, teaming with Amazon and defeating three different teams, and losing to Act Yasukawa and Kyoko Kimura in the finals. On 26 January 2014, Gabert teamed with Kimura and defeated Miho Wakizawa and Nanae Takahashi to win the Goddesses of Stardom Championship. They lost the title to Kairi Hojo and Nanae Takahashi on 10 August. Following the match, Gabert and Kimura broke up their partnership.[9]
Gabert returned to Stardom in March 2016, unsuccessfully challenging Io Shirai for the World of Stardom Championship on March 26.[10] On May 21, Gabert took part in a tournament to crown the inaugural SWA World Champion, but was defeated in her first round match by Santana Garrett.[11]
At Stardom in Showcase vol.2, a non-canon event produced by World Wonder Ring Stardom on September 25, 2022, the chief executive producer Rossy Ogawa was a victim of various "grim reaper masked silhouettes" who kept attacking him. For the event, he established Queen's Quest's leader Utami Hayashishita, Lady C and God's Eye's leader Syuri as his bodyguards. On the other corner, Yuu who was the first silhouette and unmasked at the previous Showcase event has also established two tag partners presented under the same masks. They were revealed to be Nanae Takahashi and Yuna Manase on the event's night as they succeeded in defeating Rossy's Bodyguard Army.[12] Minutes later, a video of Gabert was played, showing her criticizing the current situation in Stardom as she was announcing her return to the company on October 23, 2022 for the IWGP Women's Championship tournament. Together with Takahashi, Manase and Yuu, Alpha Female officially formed the "Neo Stardom Army" unit and declared the destruction over Stardom's roster.[12] Gabert succeeded in defeating Ava White in the first rounds of the IWGP Women's Championship tournament from Royal Quest II,[13] but fell short ti Kairi in the semifinals from October 23, 2022.[14] At Hiroshima Goddess Festival on November 3, 2022, Gavert unsuccessfully challenged Mayu Iwatani for the SWA World Championship.[15]
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2014)
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In January 2013, Gabert received a tryout in the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion during their annual tour in England.[16] A year later, Gabert returned to the company and competed in a match against ODB at TNA Xplosion but the match ended in a no contest after both women shoved down the referee,[17] and later made her televised debut as a heel by attacking Velvet Sky and aligning herself with Chris Sabin.[18] On the February 27 episode of Impact Wrestling, Gabert teamed with Lei'D Tapa in a winning effort against Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne.[19] The following week, Gabert was pinned by Sky in a tag team match that also involved Lei'D Tapa, Gail Kim, Madison Rayne, and ODB, ending their rivalry.[20] She received an offer from TNA, but she choose to work in Japan.[21]
WWE (2017–2020)
[edit]Mae Young Classic (2017–2018)
[edit]In June 2017, Gabert was announced for the Mae Young Classic under the name Jazzy Gabert. She was eliminated from the tournament in the first round on July 13 by Abbey Laith.[22] She then appeared in a dark match on July 14, 2017 in a six-woman tag team match, teaming with Tessa Blanchard and Kay Lee Ray in defeating Santana Garrett, Marti Belle and Sarah Logan. In December 2017, Gabert stated that WWE had rescinded their contract offer to her after discovering that she had three herniated discs in her neck.[23] On March 13, 2018, after successful surgery, she stated that she would try once again to get in WWE, stating "I’m going to send my MRI to WWE doctors, and if they say you are good to go, I will give it another try. To be honest, I’m not sure if I want to do independent wrestling anymore because I’ve been doing that for 17 years. With independent wrestling, it’s very difficult."[24] In July, she was cleared for action.[25]
NXT UK (2019–2020)
[edit]On January 12, 2019, Gabert appeared along with Kay Lee Ray in the audience at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool, announced as women who will be involved in the brand in the future. On the May 15, 2019 episode of NXT UK, Gabert made her debut during a match between Killer Kelly and Xia Brookside, attacking the two in the process and aligning herself with Jinny as her enforcer. In January 2020, after being told there was nothing the writers had for her on Raw or SmackDown, she chose not to renew her contract, and started her own promotion called SIRIUS Sports Entertainment.[26][27]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Association Biterroise de Catch
- ABC Women's Title #1 Contendership Tournament (2013)[28]
- Championship Of Wrestling
- cOw Ladies Championship (2 times)[29]
- Deutsche Wrestling Allianz
- DWA Ladies Championship (1 time)[30]
- Pro Evolution Wrestling
- Pro Evolution Women's Championship (1 time)[31]
- Pro-Wrestling: EVE
- Eventos de Wrestling Europeo
- EWE Female Championship (1 time, inaugural, final)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 48 of the top 50 female singles wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2017[33]
- SIRIUS Sports Entertainment
- SIRIUS Women's Championship (1 time, current)
- Swiss Wrestling Entertainment
- SWE Ladies Championship (1 time)[34]
- Turkish Power Wrestling
- Ladies' Crown (1 time)
- Westside Xtreme Wrestling
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- Artist of Stardom Championship (1 time) – with The Female Predator "Amazon" and Kyoko Kimura
- Goddesses of Stardom Championship (1 time) – with Kyoko Kimura
- World of Stardom Championship (1 time)
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]| Jazzy Gabert | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marie Kristin Gabert June 4, 1982 German |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[36] |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st) |
| Division | Middleweight, Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm)[37] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Planet Eater |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Gabert made her mixed martial arts debut on October 15, 2016, defeating Manuela Kuhse via technical knockout.
Gabert faced Reina Miura on April 16, 2017, at Rizin FF 5: Sakura. She lost the fight by second-round submission.[38]
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]| 2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1–1 | Reina Miura | Submission (armbar) | Rizin FF 5: Sakura | April 16, 2017 | 2 | 4:54 | Yokohama, Japan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Manuela Kuhse | TKO (punches) | IFO Europe 3: Crawford vs. Grabinski | October 15, 2016 | 2 | 2:42 | Potsdam, Germany |
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External links
[edit]- Jazzy Gabert on Twitter
- Alpha Female's profile at Cagematch , Internet Wrestling Database
- Professional MMA record for Alpha Female from Sherdog
Alpha Female
View on GrokipediaEarly life and background
Childhood and education
Marie Kristin Gabert was born on June 4, 1982, in Berlin, Germany.[4] Gabert's early childhood was marked by significant hardship, as she was abandoned as an infant and spent her first six years moving between various foster homes in Germany.[5] At age six, she was adopted into a family that already included three sons, where she initially received considerable attention; however, the family's dynamics shifted when another girl was later adopted, and her adoptive brothers faced personal struggles involving drugs and incarceration.[5] This unstable environment contributed to a sense of not belonging, which persisted throughout her formative years.[6] Regarding education, Gabert attended secondary school in Germany, though her academic engagement was limited; she often stayed up late into the night—until around 3 a.m.—immersed in her growing fascination with professional wrestling, leading her to sleep through classes the following day.[5] Her initial hobbies centered on this discovery of wrestling, sparked shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 when she encountered an old WWF magazine that captivated her imagination and instilled early discipline through self-directed passion.[5] No specific early exposure to organized sports is documented from her childhood, though the physical demands of her later interests built on this foundational resilience.Entry into strength sports
Around the age of 19 in 2001, Marie Kristin Gabert, better known by her ring name Alpha Female, first became exposed to weight training as part of her initial athletic development in Berlin, Germany, coinciding with the start of her wrestling training.[7] This period marked her transition from casual physical activity to structured strength training, building on her earlier interests in sports during childhood. Initially viewing powerlifting as a hobby to enhance her overall fitness, Gabert gradually turned it into a professional pursuit, driven by a desire to test her physical limits in competitive disciplines.[8] Her early gym experiences were shaped by Berlin's vibrant fitness scene, where she frequented local facilities focused on weightlifting and body conditioning. The specific timeline for her entry into competitive powerlifting is not well-documented, but her involvement in strength sports developed alongside her wrestling career.Strength athletics career
Powerlifting achievements
Alpha Female entered the powerlifting scene in the early 2000s following her initial training in strength sports.[9] She focused on building her competitive profile in the squat, bench press, and deadlift disciplines. These achievements underscored her progression from novice lifter to professional competitor, establishing key benchmarks in her early career. As her interests expanded, she transitioned from pure powerlifting to related strength disciplines, leveraging her foundation in barbell lifts for broader athletic pursuits.Strongwoman and bodybuilding pursuits
Gabert transitioned into strongwoman competitions, leveraging her powerlifting foundation to compete in event-based challenges such as log lifts and atlas stones, which demand explosive power and grip strength distinct from barbell movements.[10] These pursuits required physical adaptations, including increased focus on dynamic lifting techniques and core stability to handle odd-object events, resulting in a more functional, muscular physique weighing approximately 90 kg (198 pounds) at her peak.[11] In parallel, Gabert pursued bodybuilding, competing in physique contests that emphasized aesthetic symmetry and muscle definition over raw strength. Her training shifted to incorporate higher-repetition hypertrophy work and posing practice.[8] By 2010, she had transitioned primarily to wrestling, but her bodybuilding experience contributed to a sculpted frame that supported her later athletic endeavors.[12]Professional wrestling career
Training and early matches (2001–2009)
Gabert began her professional wrestling training in 2001 at the age of 18 in Berlin, Germany, enrolling at the German Wrestling Federation (GWF) school under the guidance of trainers Joe E. Legend and Murat Bosporus, along with other GWF instructors.[13] Her entry into the male-dominated field proved challenging from the outset, as one of her initial trainers expressed reluctance to work with female students, reflecting broader gender barriers in European wrestling at the time.[14] Despite these obstacles, Gabert's background in strength sports provided a strong foundation, enabling her to quickly adapt to the physical demands of the sport and develop a powerhouse wrestling style characterized by moves like powerbombs, powerslams, and lariats.[13] She made her in-ring debut just months later on April 7, 2001, performing under the ring name Jazzy Bi in a GWF event for the NWA Germany Women's Championship. In this three-way match against champion Wesna and Blue Nikita, the bout ended in a no-contest, with Wesna retaining her title; this appearance marked Gabert's introduction to local audiences as a formidable competitor.[13] Early in her career, Gabert's gimmick evolved into that of a dominant powerhouse, emphasizing her athletic prowess and physicality over traditional female wrestler stereotypes, which she actively resisted in favor of portraying a serious athlete.[14] Throughout the early 2000s, Gabert competed primarily in German independent promotions, building experience through matches against established women's wrestlers. On September 22, 2001, she faced Wesna in a singles match for German Stampede Wrestling (GSW), resulting in a loss that highlighted her ongoing rivalry with the veteran.[13] By 2003, she secured a significant win on March 29 in GSW, defeating Blue Nikita and Wesna in a three-way match, solidifying her reputation in the European indie scene. These encounters with Wesna and Blue Nikita formed the core of her initial feuds across promotions like GWF, GSW, and Pro Wrestling Austria (PWA), where she honed her technician-powerhouse hybrid style.[13] Gabert's momentum continued into the late 2000s, culminating in a title victory on January 4, 2008, when she defeated Lisa Scianto to capture the European Wrestling Entertainment (EWE) Women's Championship.[13] Up to 2009, her matches remained focused on local European circuits, allowing her to refine her in-ring psychology and establish herself as a key figure in Germany's burgeoning women's wrestling division without venturing internationally.[13]European and independent promotions (2010–2016)
Gabert debuted for the British all-women's promotion Pro-Wrestling: EVE on May 8, 2010, performing as Alpha Female and defeating Becky James in a singles match that highlighted her imposing physical presence and technical prowess.[13] Over the next two years, she built momentum through victories over opponents like Janey B and Destiny, establishing a reputation as a dominant force in the UK independent scene.[15] On April 1, 2012, Alpha Female captured the Pro-Wrestling: EVE Championship by defeating champion Jenny Sjodin in a rematch from their earlier encounter, initiating a 223-day reign defined by successful defenses against challengers such as Emi Sakura.[16] Her time as champion emphasized a heel character evolution, portraying her as an arrogant powerhouse who overpowered smaller competitors with suplexes and submissions drawn from her strength sports background. The reign concluded on November 10, 2012, when she dropped the title to Nikki Storm in a brutal no-disqualification match, capping a heated rivalry that showcased Storm's resilience against Alpha Female's brute force.[13] Beyond EVE, Alpha Female competed extensively in other UK and German independent promotions, including multiple appearances for German Wrestling Association (GWA) and Deutsche Wrestling Allianz (DWA), where she won the DWA Ladies Championship on May 4, 2013, by defeating Layla Rose for the vacant title.[17] In wXw, Germany's premier independent promotion, she participated in women's division matches, including a mixed tag team victory alongside Jurn Simmons over Kevin Roadster and Melanie Gray on September 2, 2016, which further developed her as a versatile antagonist in intergender and faction-based storylines.[13] These outings often involved rivalries with rising stars like Melanie Gray, reinforcing her role as a gatekeeper for emerging talent in the European circuit. Alpha Female expanded her career internationally with her debut for World Wonder Ring Stardom on April 7, 2012, entering Japan's joshi wrestling landscape during early tours that exposed her to high-paced athletic competition.[13] She formed temporary alliances, such as teaming with Kyoko Kimura and Hailey Hatred to defeat Act Yasukawa, Io Shirai, and Mayu Iwatani on October 10, 2012, aligning with heel factions to pursue tag and singles opportunities.[13] Key storylines through 2016 included intense rivalries with Japanese veterans like Nanae Takahashi, whom she defeated for the World of Stardom Championship on March 17, 2013, holding the title for 43 days before losing it to Io Shirai on April 29, portraying her as a foreign invader challenging the promotion's hierarchy before departing later that year. Her Stardom run amplified her heel persona, blending European power wrestling with joshi elements in multi-woman matches that tested her adaptability up to her 2016 exit.Major international stints (2014–2020)
In 2014, Alpha Female debuted for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA, later Impact Wrestling) during their UK tour, where she participated in the Gut Check tryout program aimed at scouting new talent.[13] She competed in her televised debut on TNA Xplosion against ODB on February 5; the match ended in a no contest via double disqualification.[18] Following this, she appeared in dark matches, including a loss to Shanna on the February 27 episode of Impact Wrestling, before concluding her brief TNA stint without a full-time contract.[13] Shifting focus to WWE opportunities, Alpha Female signed a developmental contract in 2017 after impressing in tryouts, leading to her participation in the inaugural Mae Young Classic tournament.[19] In the first-round match taped on July 13 and aired August 28, she faced Abbey Laith but was eliminated via submission after a competitive bout emphasizing her dominant offense.[20] WWE initially extended a main roster offer post-tournament, but rescinded it in December 2017 upon discovering three herniated discs in her neck, prompting her to undergo corrective surgery.[21] After recovering and continuing independent work, Alpha Female signed with WWE's NXT UK brand in early 2019, debuting on the May 15 episode by attacking Killer Kelly and Xia Brookside to establish her heel persona.[22] Her tenure featured a high-profile six-woman tag team match on July 24, where she teamed with Kay Lee Ray and Jinny to defeat NXT UK Women's Champion Toni Storm, Piper Niven, and Xia Brookside, positioning her as a key antagonist in the division.[23] She followed with a singles loss to Piper Niven on October 4 in a 4:45 squash that underscored ongoing roster tensions.[24] WWE released her from NXT UK in January 2020 amid broader talent cuts, after which she returned to independent promotions in Europe and Japan.[25] Her prior experience in Stardom aided her adaptation to the high-paced international environments of TNA and WWE.Return to Stardom and later career (2021–2025)
In 2022, Alpha Female made her return to World Wonder Ring Stardom through the inaugural IWGP Women's Championship tournament, marking her first appearance with the promotion since 2016. On October 2, at NJPW Royal Quest II in London, she advanced by defeating Ava White in the opening round match.[26] This victory positioned her as a contender for the new title, highlighting her experience as a former World of Stardom Champion. She then progressed to the semifinals on October 23 at the Goddesses of Stardom Tag League event, where she fell to KAIRI via submission.[27] During her Stardom stint, Alpha Female co-founded the Neo Stardom Army stable alongside Nanae Takahashi, Saya Manase, and Yuu, aiming to challenge the promotion's established hierarchy. The group debuted following her tournament run and participated in various matches, though it later rebranded as 7Upp in 2023 after member adjustments. Her return also included a high-profile title challenge on November 3 at the Hiroshima Goddess Festival, where she unsuccessfully contested the SWA World Championship against champion Mayu Iwatani, losing via multiple moonsaults.[28] This bout served as one of her final major appearances in Japan, extending her tour beyond the tournament. Alpha Female's last in-ring outings shifted to Europe in 2023, focusing on independent promotions amid her winding down major tours. She competed in several matches across Germany and Finland, including victories over Zelina Power on February 17 and 18 at the Kampf Um Augsburg events.[29] A loss to Shanna followed on August 5 at SLAM Hell City SLAM! III in Helsinki.[30] Her match on September 23 at Championship of Wrestling's Payday event in Schiffweiler, Germany, where she and La Catrina defeated Jacky Go and Warchild Saga in a tag team bout, was among her final 2023 appearances.[31] On November 8, 2023, Alpha Female announced via social media that she was passing the torch after a 22-year career beginning in 2001, noting a promoter's earlier advice to step aside for the next generation, which she now embraced while transitioning to a role as a wrestling organizer.[32] She expressed gratitude for the support over her journey, particularly highlighting the "high, higher, highest" achievements of the last 10 years, including her WWE NXT UK tenure as a career peak.[33] However, she continued select independent appearances in Europe thereafter. In 2024, she won the SIRIUS Women's Championship on June 22 by defeating prior champion (reign ongoing as of November 2025).[34] She participated in events such as the wXw Femme Fatales tournament in 2025, maintaining an active presence in the German indie scene.[35]Mixed martial arts career
Professional debut and bouts
Gabert entered the world of mixed martial arts in 2016, drawing on her extensive background in professional wrestling and strength sports to fuel her transition into the sport. Motivated by the rigorous demands of Japanese women's wrestling tours starting in 2012, which pushed her to enhance her conditioning through MMA training, she sought the raw intensity and definitive outcomes of real combat over the performative elements of pro wrestling. This shift allowed her to channel her grappling foundation from wrestling and raw power from powerlifting into a new competitive arena, though she put her wrestling career on hold to focus on MMA's demands.[36] Originally planned to face Gabi Garcia, her professional debut occurred on October 15, 2016, at IFO Europe 3: Battle of Titans in Cologne, Germany, where she faced fellow German fighter Manuela Kuhse in a heavyweight bout after Garcia did not sign the contract. Leveraging her size advantage and striking power, Gabert dominated early, securing a second-round technical knockout victory via punches at 2:42. The win marked a promising start, highlighting her ability to apply wrestling takedowns and ground control effectively in an MMA context.[37][38] Gabert's second professional bout came on April 16, 2017, at Rizin Fighting Federation 5 in Yokohama, Japan, against Reina Miura in a 90 kg matchup. Despite her physical edge at 6'1" and prior strength sports pedigree, Miura's superior grappling led to a submission (armbar) loss for Gabert in the second round at 4:54. This fight tested her adaptability against a technically proficient opponent known for submissions.[37] To prepare, Gabert relocated 700 km to train at the Planet Eater gym in Germany under head coach Peter Sobotta, a UFC veteran, where she honed MMA fundamentals like punching and defense while integrating her wrestling-based grappling. The crossover from strength sports provided exceptional endurance and power, but challenges arose in mastering MMA's ruleset, including vulnerability to submissions such as armbars and the psychological pressure of non-scripted losses, contrasting sharply with wrestling's choreographed nature.[38][39]Fighting style and record
Gabert's approach to mixed martial arts leveraged her imposing physical stature and background in professional wrestling, where she is classified as a technician and powerhouse wrestler incorporating martial arts elements, allowing her to emphasize strength-based grappling and takedown attempts in the cage.[34] Her strongwoman roots further contributed to her ability to control opponents through raw power, though her limited MMA experience highlighted challenges in adapting to the sport's unscripted intensity compared to the performative nature of wrestling.[40] Gabert had no documented amateur MMA background prior to turning professional, entering the sport directly after over a decade in professional wrestling.[41] She pursued MMA briefly in 2016–2017, achieving a professional record of 1–1, but did not continue due to the difficulty of transitioning from entertainment-focused wrestling to MMA's singular opponent-centric focus, preferring the crowd interaction of pro wrestling.[40] As of November 2025, her record remains unchanged, with no additional bouts since 2017.[1]| Opponent | Event | Date | Result | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuela Kuhse | IFO Europe 3 - Crawford vs. Grabinski | October 15, 2016 | Win | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 2:42 |
| Reina Miura | Rizin 5 - Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura | April 16, 2017 | Loss | Submission (Armbar) | 2 | 4:54 |
Championships and accomplishments
Wrestling titles
Alpha Female captured the EVE Championship, the top title of the prominent British women's promotion Pro-Wrestling: EVE, on April 1, 2012, by defeating the reigning champion Jenny Sjödin in London.[42] Her reign lasted 223 days until she dropped the belt to Nikki Storm on November 11, 2012. During this period, she made at least one successful defense in a no-disqualification match against Ayesha Ray on July 14, 2012, showcasing her dominant power-based style against agile opponents.[42] This championship run, one of the longer in EVE's early history, solidified her status as a powerhouse force in the UK women's wrestling scene, where EVE was a leading independent promotion fostering international talent exchanges.[43] In World Wonder Ring Stardom, Alpha Female achieved a historic milestone by winning the World of Stardom Championship—the promotion's premier singles title—on March 17, 2013, at Stardom the Highest event in Tokyo, defeating Nanae Takahashi in a 16-minute main event match.[44] As the first European wrestler to hold the title, she carried it for 43 days without any successful defenses, losing it to Io Shirai on April 29, 2013, at Ryōgoku Cinderella in a highly anticipated clash that highlighted Stardom's global appeal.[45] She also won the Artist of Stardom Championship on November 4, 2013, with Kyoko Kimura and The Female Predator Amazon, holding it for 55 days until December 29, 2013. Additionally, with Kyoko Kimura, she captured the Goddesses of Stardom Championship on January 26, 2014, reigning for 196 days until August 10, 2014.[46] These accomplishments from 2013–2014, amid her multiple stints in Japan through 2016, underscored her role in elevating Stardom's international profile.[47] Earlier in her career, Alpha Female won the EWE Female Championship on January 4, 2008, holding it for 254 days until September 14, 2008.[46] She also secured the Pro Evolution Women's Championship on August 3, 2013.[46] Beyond these marquee accomplishments, Alpha Female secured several indie women's titles across European promotions, demonstrating her versatility in regional circuits. She held the DWA Ladies Championship for a record 1,414 days from May 4, 2013, to March 18, 2017, with multiple defenses establishing her as a cornerstone of German wrestling.[48] In Scotland's Scottish Wrestling Entertainment (SWE), she won the Ladies Championship on October 28, 2016, reigning for 315 days until September 8, 2017, including key victories that boosted the promotion's women's division.[48] With Championship of Wrestling (cOw), she captured the Ladies Championship twice: first for 819 days from June 11, 2016, to September 8, 2018, and again for 196 days from November 24, 2018, to June 8, 2019, amassing over 1,000 combined days and numerous defenses against local talent.[48] In 2024, she won the SIRIUS Women's Championship on June 22, holding it as of November 2025 (over 500 days).[46] These reigns, totaling more than 15 across various promotions, highlight her dominance in the independent scene without a confirmed win in promotions like wXw.[46]| Promotion | Title | Reigns | Longest Reign (Days) | Notable Victories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-Wrestling: EVE | EVE Championship | 1 | 223 | Jenny Sjödin (win), Ayesha Ray (no-DQ defense) |
| World Wonder Ring Stardom | World of Stardom Championship | 1 | 43 | Nanae Takahashi (win) |
| World Wonder Ring Stardom | Artist of Stardom Championship (w/ Kyoko Kimura & The Female Predator Amazon) | 1 | 55 | N/A (team win) |
| World Wonder Ring Stardom | Goddesses of Stardom Championship (w/ Kyoko Kimura) | 1 | 196 | Miho Wakizawa & Nanae Takahashi (win) |
| European Wrestling Entertainment (EWE) | EWE Female Championship | 1 | 254 | N/A |
| German Wrestling Association (DWA) | Ladies Championship | 1 | 1,414 | Various regional challengers |
| Scottish Wrestling Entertainment (SWE) | Ladies Championship | 1 | 315 | Local UK competitors |
| Championship of Wrestling (cOw) | Ladies Championship | 2 | 819 | Multiple defenses in Germany |
| Pro Evolution | Women's Championship | 1 | Unknown | N/A |
| SIRIUS | Women's Championship | 1 | >500 (as of Nov 2025) | N/A |