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Emily Sharp (born May 11, 1983)[2] is an American former professional wrestler known under the ring name Daizee Haze. She is best known for her time on the independent circuit, where she performed for numerous promotions such as Chikara, Ring of Honor and Shimmer Women Athletes, where she was a one-time Shimmer Tag Team Champion.

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Professional wrestling career

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Debut and Gateway Championship Wrestling (2002)

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Sharp was trained by Kid Kash and Delirious. She honors her mentors, especially Delirious, in the ring by imitating some of their mannerisms, particularly Delirious' incoherent speech and performing some of their trademark wrestling moves. In March 2002 she made her professional debut for Gateway Championship Wrestling based out of Missouri using a hippie stoner gimmick. The gimmick is a tribute to her father, who was a hippie, and died when she was fifteen, and the ring name Daizee Haze is the product of her sister's imagination, after she wanted to change her name legally to Daisy Hayes after Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes.[4][6] Around the same time MsChif began working for the same promotion and the two began to work together inside the ring. Haze also began working for IWA Mid-South as the valet of Matt Sydal, and then went on to compete in the women's division.

Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (2003–2008)

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Haze made her IWA Mid-South debut in 2003, as the manager of Matt Sydal, but was soon wrestling in the newly created women's division. Her first match was against Mickie Knuckles at the Revenge Served Cold event on October 23. In May 2004 the NWA Midwest Women's Championship was introduced, and a tournament was set up at the Volcano Girls show to determine the inaugural champion. Haze defeated Sumie Sakai in the first round and Rain in the second, but lost in a three-way final, when Lacey beat her and Mercedes Martinez.

The NWA Midwest Women's Championship and IWA Mid-South Women's Championship were merged early in 2005, and Haze won the Championship from Ariel in a six-pack challenge at the Givin Em Da Bizness event on February 12, 2005. After three months, however, Haze dropped the championship to MsChif on May 7. Haze continued making sporadic appearances in IWA Mid-South, at one point donning Delirious style attire and dubbing herself Shelirious in a match against Mickie Knuckles on July 9, 2005. On May 2, 2008, Haze captured the Championship for a second time after defeating the defending champion Knuckles and Sara Del Rey in a three-way match.[7] Haze competed in the Volcano Girls 2 tournament but was eliminated in the semi-finals by Knuckles. The winner of the tournament, Rachel Summerlyn, earned a title shot against Haze at King of the Deathmatches.[8] Summerlyn did not get her championship match, however, and at the end of 2008 the championship was deactivated.[9]

Ring of Honor (2004–2011)

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Around the same time as her debut in IWA Mid-South, Haze and Sydal debuted in Ring of Honor (ROH) in early 2004. At the time women's wrestling was not common practice for the promotion, but Haze engaged in an in-ring program with Allison Danger, who was spending time away from The Prophecy. Soon after Haze became a member of Generation Next when Sydal joined the faction. In November 2005 at ROH's Vendetta show she managed Generation Next and A.J. Styles (who replaced Roderick Strong) in an eight-man war against The Embassy. Haze was joined by Jade Chung who had broken free of the mental abuse at the hands of The Embassy since becoming the kayfabe girlfriend of Strong. During the eight-man war Prince Nana, of The Embassy, dragged Haze into the ring by her hair. Austin Aries and Sydal made the save only to have Haze turn on them as she low-blowed both men and proceeded to deliver a Mind Trip to Jade Chung before siding with Prince Nana.[10] She remained with the stable until it was disbanded in September 2006, after which she turned into a fan favorite and aligned herself with B. J. Whitmer and Colt Cabana in their war with Lacey, Jimmy Jacobs and Brent Albright.

Haze in the ring in 2008

Outside of the promotion Haze had an ongoing rivalry with Lacey which was carried over into Ring of Honor. At the Dedicated show in January 2007, Haze teamed with Whitmer and Cabana in six-person tag match against Lacey, Jacobs and Albright. Jacobs, Lacey and Albright won the match after Jacobs put Haze through a table.[11] The feud continued on over the course of Ring of Honor's Fifth Year Festival. In a re-match from the Dedicated show, except with Adam Pearce replacing Albright, Haze and her team won a street fight.[12] Six days later, however, Haze was beaten in a singles match by Lacey, after Jacobs interfered.[13]

In the summer of 2007 Haze began feuding with Sara Del Rey who was the reigning Shimmer Champion. The two fought on many occasions, typically with the Championship not on the line. Haze's first Championship match came in 2008 at the Ring of Honor's 6th Anniversary Show, where Del Rey retained the championship.[14] The feud with Del Rey expanded to include Sweet and Sour, Inc, the faction of which Del Rey was a member, and as a result, Delirious came to aid Haze. Haze's rivalry with Lacey, who had become part of The Age of the Fall, reignited. Delirious began revealing romantic intentions towards Haze, but she rejected him, prompting Rhett Titus to claim that he had slept with Haze, who denied it. After seeing footage of Haze and Tius together, however, Delirious joined The Age of the Fall, although he left shortly afterwards when Jacobs attempted to spike Haze, but Delirious turned on his stablemates and saved Haze.[15]

In 2009, ROH signed a television deal with HDNet for a weekly episodic wrestling show Ring of Honor Wrestling, beginning on March 21, 2009.[16] Haze wrestled on the second show, which aired on March 28, where she lost to Del Rey after a Royal Butterfly. On the fourth show, which aired on April 11, she teamed up with Nevaeh to defeat Del Rey and Sassy Stephie. On the 8th episode of ROH on HDNet, which aired on May 9, Daizee Haze teamed with Delirious to take on the Shimmer Champion MsChif and her tag team partner Jimmy Jacobs in a match where Haze pinned the Shimmer Champion with a Mind Trip. As part of the 11th episode, which aired on May 30, she took part in a 3-way match against the former SHIMMER Champion Sara Del Rey and the current Shimmer Champion MsChif. This match was eventually won by MsChif who pinned Haze with the Desecrator. She came back in the 17th episode, which aired on July 11, in which she teamed once again with Nevaeh losing to the team of MsChif and Sara Del Rey. Since 2009, she is one of the two head trainers of the ROH Wrestling Academy, the other head trainer being Delirious. She has not made an appearance for ROH since April 2, 2011.

Chikara (2005–2011)

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Haze (left) and Sara Del Rey in October 2010

Haze began wrestling for the Philadelphia–based Chikara in 2005.[2] In November 2009 she was placed in her first major storyline in the company, when she aligned herself with Claudio Castagnoli, Ares, Pinkie Sanchez, Sara Del Rey, Tim Donst and Tursas to form the heel stable Bruderschaft des Kreuzes (BDK).[17] The stable has since been joined by Lince Dorado and Delirious.[18][19] While in BDK Haze began regularly teaming with Del Rey and together the two of them picked up victories over tag teams such as The Osirian Portal (Amasis and Ophidian),[18] Los Ice Creams (El Hijo del Ice Cream and Ice Cream, Jr.),[20] The Throwbacks (Dasher Hatfield and Sugar Dunkerton),[19] Amazing Kong and Raisha Saeed,[21] and Mike Quackenbush and Jigsaw.[22] On September 18, 2010, Haze wrestled Japanese joshi legend Manami Toyota in her first match on American soil, in a losing effort.[23] On October 23 Haze represented BDK in the torneo cibernetico match, where they faced a team composed of Chikara originals. She was eliminated from the match by Eddie Kingston.[24] The following day Haze and Del Rey defeated the Super Smash Bros. (Player Uno and Player Dos) in a tag team match to pick up their third straight victory and, as the first all–female tag team, earn the right to challenge for the Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas (tag team championship), at the time held by their stablemates Ares and Claudio Castagnoli.[25] However, Haze and Del Rey never got to cash in their points as Ares and Castagnoli ordered them to defend them in a four–way elimination match on November 21, where they ended up being eliminated by Mike Quackenbush and Jigsaw and losing all of their points.[26] On July 31, 2011, Castagnoli turned first on Del Rey, after losing to her in a singles match, and then Haze, as she was standing up for her regular tag team partner.[27] The following week, Del Rey quit BDK, while Chikara announced that Haze would be taking a leave of absence from the promotion after suffering a storyline injury at the hands of Castagnoli.[28]

Shimmer Women Athletes (2005–2011)

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Haze with her signature plastic daisy

Daizee also wrestles regularly in ROH's sister promotion, Shimmer Women Athletes, an all-female wrestling promotion based out of Chicago. Haze was in the main event of their first four shows, which are released on DVD as "volumes". At the Volume 1 taping on November 5, 2005, Haze defeated Lacey with the Mind Trip in a twenty-five-minute match. On Volume 2, Del Rey pinned Haze with the Royal Butterfly to win a four-way elimination main event which also involved Lacey and Mercedes Martinez.[29] Haze lost to Del Rey again on Volume 3, and on Volume 4 Haze defeated Rebecca Knox.[30]

Haze's first real feud in Shimmer was against Knox, who was angry after her loss on Volume 4, leading to a two out of three falls match being booked for Volume 5, which Haze ended up losing, two falls to one. On Volume 6, however, Haze gained a victory over Nikita.[31] Haze and Knox were set to end their feud in a 60-minute Ironwoman match on Volume 7 on October 22, 2006, but the idea was scrapped after Knox suffered an injury while wrestling in Europe.

Instead, Haze faced Cheerleader Melissa in the main event where Melissa came out victorious. On Volume 8 Haze regained some momentum when she defeated Tiana Ringer,[32] and on Volume 9 she continued her winning streak by pinning Amber O'Neal, although she lost to Awesome Kong at the Volume 10 tapings.[33]

A two-day tournament, taped June 1 and 2, 2007, was held to crown the first Shimmer Champion over the course of Volumes 11 and 12. Haze made it to semi-finals, defeating Portia Perez and Malia Hosaka en route, but lost to Lacey. Volume 13 was also taped which allowed Haze to have her first match against Sarah Stock, which Haze ultimately lost.[34] On Volume 14, Haze and MsChif had their first match against each other for Shimmer (though the two had wrestled in a "bonus Shimmer attraction match" before in AAW[35]) which Haze was able to win.[36] Haze wrestled Stock in a number one contender's match on Volume 15, but lost after she was pinned with a Victory roll. On the last Volume of 2007, Volume 16, taped on October 15, Haze joined forces with MsChif and Eden Black to face The International Home Wrecking Crew, consisting of Jetta, Lacey and Rain. Haze pinned Jetta to pick up the win for her team.[37]

Haze defeated Cindy Rogers on Volume 17 and Jetta on Volume 18 respectively, both taped on April 26, 2008.[38] Due to a back injury, Haze did not compete on Volumes 19 or 20, although she was interviewed by Rebecca Bayless on Volume 19.[39]

On September 8, 2008, Haze was named as the trainer of Shimmer wrestling school's first training course which started on October 27, 2008.[40] Haze made her return to in-ring action at the October 19, 2008 tapings of Volume 21 where she was defeated by the Shimmer champion MsChif in a title match. On Volume 22, taped that same night, she defeated Miss Natural.[41]

On May 2, 2009, at the tapings of Volume 23 she fought Nicole Matthews to a 20-minute time limit draw, the second ever after the one between Mercedes Martinez and Sara Del Rey as part of Volume 1. On Volume 24, taped that same night, Haze defeated Matthews in a "no time limit" rematch with the Mind Trip. The following night on Volume 25 Haze teamed with Allison Danger to defeat Matthews and Portia Perez in a tag team match and on Volume 26 she defeated her student and the first graduate of the Shimmer Wrestling School Rayna Von Tash in a singles match.

On November 8, 2009, at the tapings of Volumes 27 and 28 Haze, due to an injury, assumed the role of a referee for matches between Cat Power and Ariel, Amazing Kong and LuFisto and Nicole Matthews and Allison Danger.[42]

Haze (left) and Tomoka Nakagawa after winning the Shimmer Tag Team Championship

Haze returned to a wrestling role on April 10 at the tapings of Volumes 29 and 30. On Volume 29 she was defeated by Misaki Ohata and afterwards turned heel and attacked her. On Volume 30 Haze and Tomoka Nakagawa defeated Ohata and Jamilia Craft, another one of Haze's students from the Shimmer Wrestling School, in a tag team match.[43] The following day at the tapings of Volumes 31 and 32, Haze lost to Ayako Hamada and defeated Ayumi Kurihara via countout in singles matches.[44] On September 11, 2010, at the tapings of Volume 33 Haze was defeated by Kurihara in a rematch.[45] Later that day in a match taped for Volume 34, Haze suffered an upset loss against Tenille.[46] The following day Haze re–formed her team with Tomoka Nakagawa, when the two of them defeated Pretty Bitchin' (Nikki Roxx and Ariel) in a match taped for Volume 35.[47] On Volume 36 Haze took part in an eight-woman elimination tag team match, where she, Nakagawa, Sara Del Rey and Madison Eagles were defeated by Ayako Hamada, Ayumi Kurihara, Cheerleader Melissa and Serena Deeb.[48] On March 26, 2011, Haze was defeated by Serena Deeb on Volume 37 and defeated Courtney Rush as part of the tapings of Volume 38, before reaffirming her partnership with Tomoka Nakagawa by pointing out that they were undefeated in tag team matches.[49] The following day, at the tapings of Volume 40, Haze and Nakagawa defeated the Seven Star Sisters (Hiroyo Matsumoto and Misaki Ohata) to win the Shimmer Tag Team Championship.[49] Haze and Nakagawa lost the title to Ayako Hamada and Ayumi Kurihara on October 1 at Volume 41. After the loss, Haze announced that she was quitting the promotion.[50] On October 11, 2015, Haze made a one-night return to wrestling during Shimmer's tenth anniversary weekend, when she took part in Portia Perez's retirement match, where she, Kellie Skater, Lexie Fyfe and Madison Eagles defeated Perez, Kimber Lee, Lacey and Nicole Matthews.[51]

Other promotions (2003–2011)

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Haze at an ROH event in 2006

When Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) appeared on weekly pay-per-view Haze was booked to make several appearances. Her first came on February 22, 2003, for syndicated television show Xplosion where she wrestled MsChif. Haze continued making appearances as the valet and occasional tag team partner of Matt Sydal. On the July 2, 2003 episode of Xplosion, Haze and Sydal were defeated in a mixed tag team match by Julio Dinero and Alexis Laree,[52] and on the February 4, 2004, episode Haze was defeated by Trinity in a singles match.[53] She also lost a match to Nurse Veronica, which saw Veronica humiliate Haze by diapering her after securing the victory.

Haze participated in two ChickFight tournaments. Her first came in September 2006 at ChickFight VI in 2006 in which Haze faced the defending champion Cheerleader Melissa in the first round. The two wrestled to a thirty-five-minute draw, which mean that they both advanced to the second round, where they had a three-way match, also involving Allison Danger. Haze won the match, and then defeated KAORU in the finals to win the ChickFight VI tournament.[54] The following year, Haze was in the tournament again, and defeated Skye in the first round, before losing to Eden Black in the semi-finals.

On the May 1, 2008, episode of TNA Impact! Haze made her return to TNA, using the alternate spelling of "Daisy Haze", in a losing effort to Cheerleader Melissa.[1] Haze was also interviewed by Jeremy Borash on the May 1, 2008 edition of TNA Today.[55]

In early 2009 Haze, under the ring name Marley Sebastian, took part in the tapings of the new all women wrestling show Wrestlicious, which premiered on MavTV and BiteTV on March 1, 2010.[56][57] Her ring name was shortened to just Marley upon her debut on the fourth episode on March 24, in which she was defeated by Sierra Sheraton.[3]

On June 21, 2009, Haze defeated Portia Perez, Jessica James and Sara Del Rey to win Anarchy Championship Wrestling's first annual American Joshi Queen of Queens tournament.[58]

Haze appeared on Dragon Gate USA's first pay-per-view Enter the Dragon, which was taped on July 25, 2009, and aired on September 4, accompanying BxB Hulk to the ring.[59]

Retirement

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Following her loss of the Shimmer Tag Team Championship on October 1, 2011, Haze retired from professional wrestling. On November 29, 2012, Haze made a one-night return as she accompanied MsChif for her match against Sean Vincent at a Dynamo Pro Wrestling event.[60]

Personal life

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Sharp studied Exercise Science in college.[4] She also designs and sews wrestling apparel.

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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Daizee Haze

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Emily Sharp (born May 11, 1983), better known by her ring name Daizee Haze, is an American retired professional wrestler from . She debuted in 2002 after training under wrestlers and , adopting a distinctive stoner gimmick inspired by her late father's hippie lifestyle, which emphasized a free-spirited and peaceful persona. Haze competed primarily on the independent circuit until her retirement in 2011, standing at 5'4" (1.63 m) and weighing 110 lbs (50 kg), with a technical wrestling style featuring moves like the Daizee Cutter and Heart Punch. Haze gained prominence in promotions such as , where she worked both as a singles competitor and , including roles in storylines with groups like Generation Next and the Embassy, and , where she main-evented the inaugural Volume 1 event against Lacey in 2005. She also appeared in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) on Xplosion in 2003, facing opponents like and Simply Luscious, and wrestled internationally in Japan and for other independents like and Chikara. Throughout her career, Haze was involved in high-profile feuds, notably with the Minnesota Home Wrecking Crew (Lacey and Rain), and served as a trainer and backstage helper post-competition. Among her accomplishments, Haze won the IWA Mid-South Women's Championship twice, first on February 12, 2005, in a six-woman match, and the NWA Midwest Women's Championship (unified with the IWA title) during the same period. She also secured the with Tomoka Nakagawa on March 27, 2011, defeating Hiroyo Matsumoto and Misaki Ohata, and claimed the APW Future Legends Championship and ChickFight 6 Tournament victory in 2006. These achievements highlighted her versatility as a technician and entertainer in the women's wrestling scene of the .

Early life and training

Childhood and background

Daizee Haze, born Emily Sharp on May 11, 1983, in , grew up in a small-town environment along the . Her family background was marked by the influence of her father, a whose free-spirited nature emphasized peace, love, respect, and unity; he passed away when Haze was fifteen, leaving a lasting impact on her personal values and later public persona. Haze has a younger sister, whose idea to legally change her own name to Daisy Hayes inspired Haze's as a playful variation.

Wrestling training

Daizee Haze commenced her professional wrestling training in late 2001 or early 2002 under the tutelage of and at local facilities in , including those affiliated with Gateway Championship Wrestling. During these sessions, she selected the ring name "Daizee Haze," adapting it from her sister's planned legal name "Daisy Hayes" to better suit the wrestling market and her developing hippie-inspired gimmick, which served as a tribute to her father, a hippie who passed away when she was 15. The gimmick evolved organically in training, embodying a peaceful, easygoing aligned with her personal beliefs and her father's free-spirited lifestyle, often incorporating elements like attire and a stoner aesthetic. Haze's initial exposure came through rigorous drills alongside male trainees, introducing her to hardcore elements from Kid Kash's high-risk maneuvers and technical fundamentals from Delirious's mat wrestling, which collectively honed her athletic technician style emphasizing precision and endurance over extreme violence.

Professional wrestling career

Debut and Gateway Championship Wrestling (2002–2003)

Daizee Haze made her professional wrestling debut in Gateway Championship Wrestling (GCW) on March 29, 2002, initially appearing to intervene in a match involving . Her training under and prepared her for the demands of live performances, enabling a swift transition to in-ring competition. Haze's first official match occurred on April 12, 2002, when she teamed with Johnny Greenpeace to defeat Super Castaldis I and IV in a bout. In the ensuing months, Haze engaged in a series of matches that showcased her growing technical proficiency and resilience against a range of opponents in GCW's independent scene. On April 19, 2002, she and again triumphed, this time over and . Haze claimed her first singles win on May 18, 2002, defeating in a competitive encounter. She continued building momentum with victories, such as defeating on October 19 and October 26, 2002, and Super Electro and Sean Vincent in a three-way match on November 22, 2002. However, setbacks like losses to Sean Vincent on August 24, 2002, on September 20, 2002, and on September 28, 2002, highlighted her role as a determined competitor facing more seasoned adversaries. These early contests, marked by a mix of tag and singles action, helped solidify her presence in the promotion. Haze's style during this period was defined as that of a technician, emphasizing precise holds, counters, and agile maneuvers suited to her 110-pound frame. In these foundational bouts, she began developing and utilizing signature moves, including the Mind Trip—a snapmare driver that evolved into one of her primary finishers—alongside strikes like the Heart Punch and Yakuza Kick. This technical foundation, refined through consistent GCW appearances into 2003, laid the groundwork for her reputation as a skilled indie wrestler.

Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (2003–2008)

Daizee Haze entered the () in 2003 initially as the manager for , but quickly transitioned into an active in-ring competitor by late that year. Her first documented match occurred on December 20, 2003, teaming with to defeat and Lacey in a bout, marking her establishment as a regular on the promotion's women's division cards. Throughout 2004, Haze competed frequently, often in multi-woman matches and singles encounters that showcased her technical skills and resilience, solidifying her role amid IWA Mid-South's emphasis on intense, unscripted action. A pivotal aspect of Haze's tenure was her extended feud with , which intensified in from 2004 onward following their earlier clashes in other promotions. Their rivalry featured numerous high-stakes matches involving weapons and brutal stipulations, such as a singles bout on January 31, 2004, in , and a victory for Haze and Knuckles over and on April 10, 2004. The conflict peaked with a six-way elimination match on February 12, 2005, where Haze captured the NWA Midwest/IWA Mid-South Women's Championship by last eliminating after a grueling exchange. Subsequent defenses and rematches through 2006, including thumbtack and elements in some encounters, highlighted the personal animosity and Haze's adaptation to the promotion's hardcore environment. Haze's growth as a hardcore specialist was evident in her participation in IWA Mid-South's inaugural Queen of the Deathmatch tournament on November 3, 2006, where she competed alongside wrestlers like Mickie Knuckles and Ann Thraxxx in rounds featuring staple guns, thumbtacks, and other hazardous implements. Although she did not claim the title—won by Knuckles—her involvement in this and similar brutal events, such as the Volcano Girls series starting in 2004, underscored her evolution from a technical performer to a mainstay in the promotion's extreme women's matches. By 2008, Haze had become a cornerstone of IWA Mid-South's women's division, with appearances in tournaments like Volcano Girls 2, where she advanced to the semifinals before her tenure concluded.

Ring of Honor (2004–2011)

Daizee Haze debuted in (ROH) in April 2004 as the for , appearing at ringside to support him during events such as the weekend double-shot shows on April 23–24. She quickly aligned with the Generation Next faction, which included Sydal, Jack Evans, , and , providing interference and encouragement that bolstered the group's aggressive push against established talent. Her presence added a dynamic edge to the faction's storyline, emphasizing youth and rebellion within ROH's male-dominated landscape. Haze transitioned to an in-ring role later in 2004, securing her first ROH victory on July 17 at Do or Die III by defeating via pinfall in a singles match. This shift was facilitated by her prior hardcore background in the Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South, allowing her to adapt effectively to ROH's hard-hitting style. By 2005, she had established herself further, winning a four corners survival match against , Lacey, and on February 25 at Third Anniversary Celebration: Part 2. Her growing repertoire of women's matches helped lay groundwork for expanded female representation in the promotion. In 2006, Haze competed in key Women of Honor showcases, including a four corners survival bout on March 25 at Best in the World against , Lacey, and , where she fell short of victory. She also challenged in a singles match on June 3 at Destiny, losing by pinfall after a competitive encounter that highlighted technical prowess. These appearances, part of ROH's efforts to feature women's wrestling, underscored Haze's reliability in multi-woman formats and contributed to the division's visibility. Between 2007 and 2009, Haze's rivalries with Sara Del Rey and Lacey intensified, producing several standout matches that drove ROH's women's expansion. Notable victories included pins over Del Rey on April 13 at This Means War II and October 6 at Undeniable, alongside a time-limit draw with Lacey on June 9 at Domination. She also triumphed in a three-way against Lacey and Del Rey on December 29, 2007, at Rising Above. These contests, blending Haze's high-flying and submission skills against her opponents' power-based approaches, solidified her as a cornerstone of the emerging women's division, paving the way for formalized championships and increased booking of female talent.

Chikara (2005–2011)

Daizee Haze made her debut for Chikara on March 18, 2005, at the "Remain in Light" event in Reading, Pennsylvania, where she defeated Allison Danger in a singles match. This appearance marked her integration into Chikara's roster, where she portrayed her signature peace-loving hippie gimmick, characterized by a laid-back, countercultural persona inspired by her late father's influence. The promotion's theatrical, family-friendly environment allowed Haze to blend her valet experience from Ring of Honor—particularly supporting figures like Larry Sweeney—into Chikara's ensemble-driven storytelling, often appearing in supportive or comedic roles alongside mixed-gender ensembles. Throughout 2006 and 2007, Haze participated in Chikara's annual tournaments, contributing to the event's high-energy, team-oriented format through standout non-tournament matches that highlighted her technical prowess and adaptability. At the 2007 Night 3 on February 18 in , she defeated in a singles bout, showcasing a hard-hitting style amid the promotion's whimsical atmosphere. Her involvement extended to multi-woman tag matches, such as the February 26, 2006, loss with and to , , and Ranmaru during the Tag World Grand Prix, emphasizing Chikara's emphasis on collaborative, lighthearted dynamics over individual dominance. By 2009, Haze had formed a prominent tag team partnership with Sara Del Rey as part of the Brüderschaft des Kreuzes (BDK) stable, participating in Chikara's signature comedic and dramatic spots that blended serious athleticism with absurd humor. This duo competed in elaborate multi-person contests, including a January 25, 2009, victory over Hailey Hatred and Sassy Stephie, which underscored their role in the promotion's narrative-driven feuds. Their teamwork peaked at major events like the Chikarasaurus Rex shows; on July 25, 2010, at "King of Show," Haze and Del Rey upset Amazing Kong and Raisha Saeed in a tag team match, with Haze securing the pin on Kong via a bridging German suplex in a moment celebrated for its underdog appeal and theatrical flair. Haze's final Chikara appearances in 2011 further highlighted her tag team versatility and comedic integration, as seen in the July 30 six-woman loss with Del Rey and MAKOTO to Mima Shimoda, , and at Chikarasaurus Rex Night 1, followed by a singles victory over Shimoda the next night on July 31. These bouts exemplified Chikara's unique blend of multi-woman chaos and humorous spots, such as exaggerated chain wrestling sequences and character-driven antics, solidifying Haze's contributions to the promotion's roster until her departure later that year.

Shimmer Women Athletes (2005–2011)

Daizee Haze was a foundational talent in , participating in the promotion's debut event on November 6, 2005, at the Eagles Club in , where Volumes 1 and 2 were taped. In the main event of Volume 1, she defeated Lacey via a heart punch and snapmare driver combination in a match that highlighted her high-energy style and helped establish Shimmer's emphasis on athletic women's wrestling. Her early appearances, including victories over in Volume 5 and in Volume 9, positioned her as a reliable performer in the promotion's initial tapings, contributing to Shimmer's growth as a platform for female wrestlers. Haze's rivalry with , which originated in , briefly carried over into Shimmer, where the two occasionally aligned as a against opponents like the Dangerous Angels ( and ). From 2006 to 2008, Haze and MsChif demonstrated strong chemistry in multi-woman matches, including a six-woman tag victory over Lacey, Rain, and Jetta on October 13, 2007, during Volume 16, showcasing their combined offensive prowess with moves like the heart punch and Yakuza kick. This partnership underscored Haze's versatility, transitioning from solo competitor to a supportive role in team bouts that elevated Shimmer's tag division during its formative years. As Shimmer expanded its international roster in the late , Haze emerged as a homegrown representative, facing off against global stars in high-profile solo encounters. On April 10, 2010, during Volume 29, she competed against Japanese veteran Misaki Ohata, delivering a competitive bout that emphasized technical and resilience despite the loss. Later that weekend, in Volume 31 on April 11, 2010, Haze challenged , another prominent international talent, in a match ending with Hamada's victory via the Hamada Driver, yet Haze's performance highlighted her status as Shimmer's enduring American pillar through intense, hard-fought exchanges. These matchups from 2009 to 2010, including a countout win over Ayumi Kurihara in Volume 32, illustrated Haze's role in bridging domestic and international styles, solidifying her legacy within the promotion before her activities tapered off by 2011.

Other promotions (2003–2011)

In 2003, Haze appeared on episodes of , competing in singles matches against and Simply Luscious. During the mid-2000s, Daizee Haze made several appearances in NWA Midwest, often in multi-person or mixed matches that underscored her adaptability across the Midwest independent scene. On November 12, 2005, in , Haze partnered with in an intergender match, defeating and when Haze pinned . This bout exemplified her willingness to engage in intergender competition, a recurring element in her regional work. Later, on November 24, 2007, Haze competed in a three-way match against and Rebecca Raze but was eliminated. Haze also featured prominently in Full Impact Pro (FIP) events from 2007 to 2008, participating in high-energy multi-woman contests. At FIP's June 2007 shows, she lost a four-corner survival match to Lacey on June 29 and, the next day on June 30, fell with teammates and to Amazing Kong, Lacey, and in a six-woman match. She continued with a three-way loss to Lacey on September 28, 2007, before rebounding the following day, September 29, to win a match with against Lacey and . In a singles showcase on May 30, 2008, Haze defeated , further establishing her as a reliable draw in FIP's roster. On the May 1, 2008 episode of TNA Impact!, Haze lost to in a Knockouts tryout match, representing a short-lived evaluation for the promotion without leading to a contracted storyline. Her peace-loving , honed in Shimmer, remained consistent across these scattered indie outings, blending technical skill with charismatic flair. On December 18, 2010, at ROH's , she teamed with against and in a match.

Retirement and post-retirement activities

In August 2011, CHIKARA announced that Haze was taking an indefinite hiatus from to focus on her health and recovery. Her final in-ring match occurred on October 1, 2011, during SHIMMER Volume 41, where she and tag team partner Tomoka Nakagawa lost the to and Ayumi Kurihara, marking the end of her full-time wrestling career. This retirement was influenced by cumulative injuries sustained throughout her career in promotions like and SHIMMER. Following her retirement, Haze made sporadic non-wrestling appearances, including valeting for longtime associate at a Dynamo Pro Wrestling event in Glen Carbon, , on December 1, 2012—her first wrestling-related involvement in over 16 months. She transitioned into training roles, continuing as co-head trainer at the Academy alongside , a position she had held since 2009, and contributing to local wrestling schools in the Midwest. In October 2015, Haze made a one-night in-ring return at 78 and 79, teaming with , Lexie Fyfe, and in a multi-woman tag match, but did not resume full-time competition thereafter. No further confirmed in-ring activity has been recorded since.

Personal life

Family and residence

Daizee Haze, born Emily Sharp in , relocated to , during her professional wrestling career to access training facilities and promotions in the area. Details about Haze's adult family life remain private, with no publicly available information on marriage or children. She has described the wrestling community as her extended family, highlighting long-term friendships with peers such as , , and , built through shared experiences in the industry.

Health issues

In 2011, during the height of her , Daizee Haze faced significant challenges that prompted an indefinite hiatus from . CHIKARA announced on , 2011, that Haze was stepping away to prioritize her and recovery, following a storyline involving a from . Haze's physical condition drew widespread concern in the wrestling community, as she appeared markedly emaciated at events like the Chikarasaurus Rex iPPV in , where fans chanted "eat a sandwich" during her appearance. Haze retired from full-time in-ring competition later that year on October 1, 2011, after dropping the .

Championships and accomplishments

Championships

Daizee Haze captured several regional championships during her career in independent promotions, primarily in singles competition, though she also achieved success as part of a . She held the Women's Championship twice, establishing herself as a key figure in that promotion's women's division. No major singles world titles were won by Haze, but her reigns provided important context for her technical and high-flying style in Midwestern wrestling scenes. Her first IWA Mid-South Women's Championship reign began on February 12, 2005, when she defeated Ariel, , , , and in a six-way elimination match at a house show in Highland, Indiana, with eliminating last to become champion. The reign lasted 84 days until May 7, 2005, when she lost the title to in a singles match at an event. During this period, the title was the unified NWA Midwest/IWA Mid-South Women's Championship, highlighting Haze's role in bridging regional belts. Haze's second IWA Mid-South Women's Championship reign started on May 2, 2008, after defeating (c) and in a three-way match at Fan Appreciation Night in . The 218-day reign ended on December 6, 2008, when the title was deactivated by promoter at the Candido Cup event. The extended duration underscored Haze's dominance in the promotion, with multiple defenses against regional competitors, though specific defense counts are not comprehensively documented. In , Haze won the APW Future Legends Championship on February 11, 2005, defeating in a singles match to claim the title. Her 22-day reign concluded on March 5, 2005, when recaptured the belt in a rematch at APW's 200th show. This short but intense reign featured Haze's agile offense against established veterans, contributing to her rising profile on the West Coast indies. Haze's sole tag team title came in SHIMMER Women Athletes, where she and Tomoka Nakagawa became SHIMMER Tag Team Champions on March 27, 2011, defeating Hiroyo Matsumoto and Misaki Ohata at Volume 40 in . The 188-day reign included at least one successful defense on April 2, 2011, against Ayumi Kurihara and Hiroyo Matsumoto at Ring of Honor's Honor Takes Center Stage Night 2. It ended on October 1, 2011, when they lost to Ayumi Kurihara and at SHIMMER Volume 41. This partnership showcased Haze's versatility in international tag bouts amid her ongoing feuds, such as with Lacey.
ChampionshipReignsDate WonEvent/PromotionOpponent(s) DefeatedReign LengthDate LostSuccessful Defenses
IWA Mid-South Women's Championship1February 12, 2005House show / IWA Mid-SouthAriel (c), Cheerleader Melissa, Mickie Knuckles, MsChif, Sara Del Rey (6-way elimination)84 daysMay 7, 2005Not specified
IWA Mid-South Women's Championship2May 2, 2008Fan Appreciation Night / IWA Mid-SouthMickie Knuckles (c) & Sara Del Rey (three-way)218 daysDecember 6, 2008 (deactivated)Multiple (specifics not comprehensively documented)
APW Future Legends Championship1February 11, 2005APW event / All Pro WrestlingCheerleader Melissa (c)22 daysMarch 5, 2005None documented
SHIMMER Tag Team Championship (w/ Tomoka Nakagawa)1March 27, 2011Volume 40 / SHIMMER Women AthletesHiroyo Matsumoto & Misaki Ohata (c)188 daysOctober 1, 20111 (vs. Ayumi Kurihara & Hiroyo Matsumoto)

Other accomplishments

Haze won the APW ChickFight 6 tournament on September 3, 2006, defeating in the finals to claim the title. She reached the finals of the inaugural Queen of the Deathmatch tournament in 2006, showcasing her versatility in hardcore-style competitions. As one of the founding figures in , Haze is credited as a pioneer who helped establish the promotion as a cornerstone of independent women's wrestling from its inception in 2005. Haze earned prominent recognition in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's annual Female 50 rankings, placing 15th in 2008 and 4th in 2009, reflecting her consistent impact in the industry during that period.

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