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February 23, 2023

SHIMMER Original Cheerleader Melissa To Be Inducted Into Indie Wrestling Hall Of Fame

Last year marked the inaugural class of the Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame. GCW found relative success with the concept and has begun assembling the Class of 2023 for this year's induction over WrestleMania weekend. Previously, Christopher Daniels was announced as being up for the prestigious honor, and it looks like he'll be joined by some solid company.  Yesterday, GCW announced the Cheerleader Melissa, one of the pioneers of modern-day women's wrestling in the United States, would be a part of this year's class.  

Trained by Daniels, Bryan Danielson, and Robert Thompson, Cheerleader Melissa broke into the Southern California wrestling scene in 2001. However, it wouldn't be until late 2006 that she really began gaining notoriety. That's when she began working for the all-women's promotion SHIMMER, run by both Prazak and Allison Danger. For the next 13 years, Melissa would serve as one of the promotion's most significant stars, winning the SHIMMER Championship twice and the SHIMMER Tag Team Championships once with Mercedes Martinez.

Her success in SHIMMER led to her signing with TNA in 2008, where she portrayed both Raisha Saeed, a Syrian wrestler who wore a niqāb to disguise her appearance, and Alissa Flash. She requested her release from the promotion in 2010 and continued to wrestle independently before joining Lucha Underground in 2015 as the sister to Marty "The Moth" Martinez, Mariposa. She would remain with LU till its final season concluded in 2018.

Though she hasn't officially retired, Melissa hasn't wrestled since November 2019. Fittingly, her last match to date was in SHIMMER, where she wrestled Shazza McKenzie, Elayna Black, Kris Statlander, Nevaeh, and Skylar in a Scramble match

November 6, 2015

Full 2015 PWI Female 50 List Revealed

Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s annual Female 50 issue has been released digitally, revealing the entire 2015 list.

As previously announced, Nikki Bella tops the list, followed by Paige, Sasha Banks, Santana Garrett and Gail Kim.

View the full list below. Last year’s placement is in parenthesis:

1. Nikki Bella (24)
2. Paige (1)
3. Sasha Banks (-)
4. Santana Garrett (15)
5. Gail Kim (3)
6. Charlotte (10)
7. Naomi (39)
8. Cherry Bomb (26)
9. Courtney Rush (8)
10. Taryn Terrell (36)
11. Bayley (19)
12. Brie Bella (16)
13. Sexy Star (-)
14. Cheerleader Melissa (4)
15. LuFisto (5)
16. Nicole Matthews (30)
17. Becky Lynch (41)
18. Kimber Lee (28)
19. Natalya (9)
20. Jessicka Havok (13)

November 13, 2014

Paige & AJ Lee Lead the 2014 PWI “Female 50″


Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s annual “Female 50″ ranking of female pro wrestlers will be included in the February 2015 edition of the magazine. Subscribers of PWI’s digital magazine got the issue early, and the list includes WWE Divas Paige, AJ Lee and Natalya, NXT stand-out Charlotte, TNA Knockouts Gail Kim and Angelina Love, and many others.

The top 10 is featured below, and you can subscribe to the digital edition now for just $19.95 per year.

1. Paige
2. AJ Lee
3. Gail Kim
4. Cheerleader Melissa
5. LuFisto
6. Angelina Love
7. Ivellisse
8. Courtney Rush
9. Natalya
10. Charlotte

This year, PWI has said the list may be more controversial than usual, as women’s wrestling has been more popular than ever due to the rise of WWE’s reality series Total Divas. Paige, who made her debut after WrestleMania XXX earlier this year, topped the list and beat out Divas Champion AJ Lee. It seems her run as NXT Women’s Champion, debut and instant leap to the top of the WWE women’s division was enough to give her Paige the edge.

February 9, 2014

Men's Health Magazine Looks at Tough Women's Wrestlers


Men's Health has an article up on women's wrestlers who can kick ass. They list Aksana, Cheerleader Melissa, The Bella Twins, Gail Kim, AJ Lee, Taryn Terrell, Thea Trinidad (Rosita) and Rosa Mendes. Click here.

October 26, 2013

Divas and Knockouts Top PWI Female 50


Diva Dirt reports that the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Female Top 50 will be released on newsstands soon but the top 10 looks like this:

1. Cheerleader Melissa
2. Mickie James
3. Saraya Knight
4. Jessicka Havok
5. Kaitlyn
6. Gail Kim
7. Kacee Carlisle
8. Tara
9. AJ Lee
10. Mercedes Martinez

October 19, 2013

Cheerleader Melissa Announced As #1 In The PWI Female 50


SHIMMER Wrestling announced today during the SHIMMER Volume 58 DVD taping that Cheerleader Melissa topped this year’s Pro Wrestling Illustrated Female 50, rising two places from last year’s listing.

October 24, 2012

Video: SHIMMER Women's Wrestling - Cheerleader Melissa vs. Sweet Saraya Knight Feud Recap


SHIMMER Women Athletes has uploaded a video looking at the long-standing rivalry between Cheerleader Melissa & "Sweet" Saraya Knight, which culminated in Saraya defeating Melissa at SHIMMER Volume 48 to become the new SHIMMER champion.

October 18, 2012

2012 PWI Female 50 Revealed


The full countdown is as follows:

1. Gail Kim
2. Beth Phoenix
3. Cheerleader Melissa
4. Sara Del Rey
5. Jessicka Havok
6. Layla
7. Miss Tessmacher
8. Saraya Knight
9. Mercedes Martinez
10. Tara
11. Hailey Hatred
12. Natalya
13. Jazz
14. Velvet Sky
15. Madison Rayne
16. Mickie James
17. LuFisto
18. Winter
19. Tamina Snuka
20. MsChif

May 14, 2011

Supporting Female Wrestling Melissa Anderson's Passion


Melissa Anderson has been out of the TNA spotlight for more than a year now, but that doesn't mean that she hasn't been busy. In fact, she might be among the most-traveled female indy workers out there, having fought across the continent over the past year, and a return trip to Japan pending.

And with 10 years under her belt, she is one of the veterans out on the circuit, able to share her life lessons on everything from growing up a second-generation wrestler to how to best perform when the camera lights are on...More?

source: slam wrestling

September 12, 2010

PWI Female 50 2010


1) Michelle McCool
2) Angelina Love
3) Mercedes Martinez
4) Cheerleader Melissa
5) Eve Torres
6) Madison Rayne
7) Beth Phoenix
8) Mickie James
9) MsChif
10) Maryse
11) Tara
12) Sara Del Rey
13) Gail Kim
14) Awesome Kong
15) Madison Eagles
16) Sarita
17) Alicia Fox
18) Taylor Wilde
19) Daffney
20) Hamada

Click here for 21-50.

There is also a ‘One to Watch’ feature on Washington, DC's own Mia Yim.

April 29, 2010

Melissa Anderson Back on the Indy Scene

Melissa Anderson is not confused about who she is any longer. There was a time she was three different characters -- Raisha Saeed, Alissa Flash and Cheerleader Melissa. But now, free of TNA Wrestling, she is what she wants to be: independent...More?

source: slam wrestling

April 25, 2010

Awesome Kong & Cheerleader Melissa at the CAC Reunion


Two of my favorites: Awesome Kong & Cheerleader Melissa with Little Egypt

credit: howard brody

March 12, 2010

"Future Legend" Speaks Out On Her TNA Departure

"There was a time period when I wasn't on TV for a little while and basically during that time, there were negotiations and talks and the result was neither of us could come to terms. However, a lot of people ask me if I would ever go back to TNA and I said absolutely if the timing is right."

For the full interview, visit DivaDirt.com.

January 23, 2010

Mariko Yoshida vs. Cheerleader Melissa


Absolutely fantastic match. The "Future Legend" and Mariko went for just under 20 minutes in a classic Japanese-style match.

January 21, 2010

Another Knockout Gone from TNA

Diva Dirt is reporting that TNA Knockout, Alissa Flash — real name Melissa Anderson — has parted ways with TNA.

Anderson made her debut in January 2008 as Raisha Saeed, manager of Awesome Kong before debuting a second character, ‘The Future Legend’ Alissa Flash in July 2009. Saeed was written out in October last year and Anderson continued to compete as Flash until her departure.

First Awesome Kong and now Cheerleader Melissa? What is TNA thinking?

October 30, 2009

Tara vs. Alissa Flash from TNA iMPACT! 10/29/09


What is wrong with TNA? Why won't they let Alissa Flash win a match? Once again they aren't utilizing they talnet that they have.

September 11, 2009

A Double Dose of the Lovely Alissa Flash

Alissa Flash vs. ODB and Alissa on Hermie's Hotseat

September 10, 2009

Femmes Fatales Debut Hot in Montreal

In a city known for beautiful women, Saturday's NCW Femmes Fatales gala was something altogether different. The gathering of top female wrestlers was a riotous affair, featuring some of the top names in the business and some great matches. At the conclusion, one pundit called it "the best all-women's show ever in Canada."

The line-up included three big-name imports -- TNA's Alyssa Flash, working under her indy name of Cheerleader Melissa, Sara Del Rey, and SHIMMER champion MsChif, along with Ontarioans Cherry Bomb, Misty Haven, and SLAM! Wrestling's infrequent columnist Portia Perez. Rounding out the show were local stars like Kacey Diamond and LuFisto, who is without a doubt the best female wrestler in Quebec for the past 10 years...More?

source: slam wrestling

July 30, 2009

Party with Alissa Flash on her Birthday

OK I am too excited! My girl-crush, Alissa Flash (Melissa Anderson) will be celebrating her birthday in Washington, DC. Alissa posted the following on her website:

Come celebrate my birthday with me! I’ll be dancing my heart out at Town Danceboutique on Friday, August 21. 2009 with DJ Seth Gold and Awesome Kong. Be ready for good times!!!

Located at 2009 8th Street NW, Washington DC 20009 (at the corner of 8th and U Streets NW)

Click on link below for Club Info:

Town Danceboutique

Added bonus - Awesome Kong will be there!

July 17, 2009

Alissa Flash (Cheerleader Melissa) vs. Sarita


The "Future Legend" in action.

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