Kia Stevens, who WWE fans will remember as Kharma from a WWE run that was more build than action (but that did provide us with a cool Royal Rumble moment back in 2012), has informed Japanese fans that she will not be working an upcoming show in Korakuen Hall that she was scheduled to appear in on November 25.
According to the letter published in Japanese on-line that's because she will retire at age 38. Stevens, who is much better known by the name she worked under outside of WWE, Awesome Kong, states in the announcment that doctors suggested she hang up her boots. And because she doesn't feel she can perform at the level fans expect of her, she is following their suggestion.
Kong returned to TNA, where she's probably experienced the most success with two Knockouts titles and a run with the tag belts over her three years there from 2007 - 2010, earlier this year. Reports started circulating almost immediately that she was struggling with a bad back and other ailments accumulated throughout her career. Though she still made an impression with her natural charisma and knowing how to work a compelling match - especially with frequent rival Gail Kim - her ring work was noticeably effected by whatever injuries with which she was coping.
source: camelclutchblog.com
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November 22, 2015
Awesome Kong announces her retirement from pro wrestling
March 1, 2013
November 29, 2012
Former WWE Diva Kharma on whether her release was appropriate, whether she's interest in returning to TNA, nearly quitting before WWE offered her a job
Diva Dirt interview with TNA Knockout Kharma
Interview available at Diva-Dirt.com.
On being offered a job by WWE in December 2010: "I did not see it coming. I was actually about 14 days away from announcing my retirement in wrestling. I got a call. I'll never forget, I was sick with a cold and I got a call from Tommy Dreamer and he asked if he could give my number to John Laurinaitis. And I said, 'Um, yeah!' Five minutes later I got a call from John Laurinaitis who spoke with me and offered me a position at WWE. I don't think I closed my mouth for a good 20 days."
On her WWE release: "Sometimes things aren't moving along as quickly as they need to be, and some things weren't progressing as quickly as they should have been. I think the release was actually a good idea and very appropriate. WWE, the world knows they don't just hire anyone. If they hire you, they're going to invest in you. They're going to apply any and every resource they have for anything that you're going through, so having said that, again, the timing just was there. My release was, in my opinion, appropriate."
On whether she would return to TNA: "I do appreciate the opportunities I was given by TNA, Dixie Carter and Terry Taylor. I appreciate my time there, it was good... until it wasn't. [Laughs] No [communication] whatsoever with them. I'm very grateful, they're the ones that introduced me to the U.S. market, but that time is gone."
July 18, 2012
Update on Kharma
The latest word on Kharma is that she is indeed finished with WWE. It's being said that she was telling people that WWE officials weren't sure what to do with her. They absolutely intended on bringing her back at one point, but those plans just fell through for whatever reasons. She was given time off for her pregnancy and to recover from her miscarriage, and she had recently begun training very hard to get back into shape, but again, the latest word is that she has been or is going to be officially released by WWE soon.
source: f4wonline.com
March 7, 2012
WWE Star: My Unborn Baby Did Not Survive the Birth
WWE star Kia Stevens did not deliver a healthy baby boy on December 31st, despite what she told friends. Kia tells TMZ the child tragically died before she was able to give birth.
Kia tells us she is still devastated over the loss ... and initially lied to friends about the child being "healthy" because she was incredibly emotional and was afraid to tell the public the truth after announcing her pregnancy on live TV.
Kia says she's finally coming to grips with everything ... and wants to help other women in her situation.
"I am planning to start a foundation for women that have experienced the same thing" ... Kia says ... adding, "It's a bigger club than people think."
Kia tells us she's already organizing several events to raise awareness ... and will have information about her foundation available on her Twitter page in the near future.
January 31, 2012
Update on Kharma
WWE Diva Kharma gave birth to her child on December 31, according to TMZ. Kharma, who had been on maternity leave for nearly eight months, gave birth to a boy named Jamie and has been getting into ring shape over the past month.
Kharma and her wrestler fiance are set to tie the knot in June.
January 29, 2012
Kharma Makes her Return at the Royal Rumble
Kharma returned to WWE television as a surprise entrant during the Royal Rumble match making her only the third female in history to compete in the Rumble.
Kharma, who has been away since late May 2011 due to pregnancy, was eliminated by Dolph Ziggler. However, before her elimination, she managed to hit him with the Implant Buster.
source: diva-dirt.com
Royal Rumble PPV Results 2012
The dark match before tonight's Rumble pay-per-view saw Yoshi Tatsu defeat Heath Slater with a heel kick to the face.
World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show vs. Mark Henry (Triple Threat Steel Cage Match)
Winner: Daniel Bryan (c)
The Bellas Twins, Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs Kelly Kelly, Eve, Alicia Fox & Tamina
Winner: Beth Phoenix, Natalya & The Bella Twins
John Cena vs. Kane
Winner: Match ends in a double count out
Brodus Clay vs. Drew McIntyre
Winner: Brodus Clay
WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler (Special Guest Referee John Laurinaitis)
Winner: CM Punk (c)
30-Man Royal Rumble Match
Winner: Sheamus
December 29, 2011
December 6, 2011
Kharma Getting Married After Unique Proposal
Sources close to Kharma -- real name Kia Stevens -- tell TMZ, the diva's fiance popped the question a few months ago ... and with a rock like that, it's no surprise she said yes.
No date for nuptials has been set ... but we're told Stevens -- currently on maternity leave from the WWE -- is planning to tie the knot in June.
November 22, 2011
Trish Stratus vs. Kharma?
Semi-retired former WWE Diva Trish Stratus says the one opponent she wants to have a match with is Kharma, who has been off TV for several months after a memorable WWE TV debut earlier this year. "When she debuted, I think it was one of the first times since I retired where I would have dropped it all to go back and step into the ring with her," Stratus told WWE's website in an interview promoting her inclusion in the new "WWE '12" video game. "That would have been an epic rivalry. I would have loved to have wrestled her. Hopefully, she’ll come back so the WWE Universe can see more of her."
source: pwtorch.com
May 30, 2011
Kharma Confirms That She Is Pregnant
Kharma, (Kia Stevens), confirms that she is pregnant and will be away from the WWE for approximately one year.
May 25, 2011
Kharma to Speak on Raw Next Week
The following was posted on WWE.com:
“Live on the next Raw, the WWE Universe will hear from the baleful behemoth, Kharma, about her unexpected emotional breakdown last Monday.”
May 24, 2011
Rumor Mill - Kharma Written Off WWE TV Last Night
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the Divas angle shot on WWE Raw last night was done as a way to write Kharma off WWE TV for awhile. For those who missed it Kharma, real name Kia Stevens, came out to the ring, was surrounded by the WWE Divas, and broke down crying. According to the report, Kharma will be off WWE television for 9 months. No other details are known at this time.
May 9, 2011
Update on Kharma's Push
WrestleZone has learned exclusively that WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is watching the crowd reaction to Kharma, the former Awesome Kong, and he's noticing the potential for a truly groundbreaking female character in WWE.
According to a key WWE insider, talent executive John Laurinaitis instructed the producers (formerly road agents) of the house shows this past weekend to have Kharma attack Eve Torres to see if the audience would react to Kharma as a heel. From what we were told, the live audience popped big for the beat down, but it's unclear whether they were "just reacting," or "reacting to Kharma as a heel." Either way, Vince knows right now that the fans are reacting to her as "a star."
Kharma, real name Kia Stevens, attacked heel Michelle McCool (real life wife of The Undertaker) at the Extreme Rules pay per view, and Maryse on Monday Night Raw to tremendous fan reaction.
It should be noted that Paul Heyman's comparison of Kharma's debut to Brock Lesnar's WWE debut was definitely noticed by people within WWE. "Vince knows he has something and someone special now, a brand new character who has captured people's attention," our key insider told us this evening, "and he's determined to make as big an impact with Kharma as possible. Very few people debut with this amount of momentum, and Vince sees nothing but dollar signs in Kharma."
May 4, 2011
Video: Interview with Triple H - "As of right now, I'm not planning to return full-time to the ring"
May 1, 2011
WWE Extreme Rules Results 2011
Last Man Standing Match - CM Punk vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Randy Orton
U.S. Champioship Match - Sheamus vs. Kofi Kingston
Winner: Kofi Kingston - New U.S. Champion
Michael Cole & Jack Swagger vs. Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler
Winners: Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler
Falls Count Anywhere Match - Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio
Winner: Rey Mysterio
Loser Leaves WWE Match - Michelle McCool vs. Layla
Winner: Layla
Kharma debuts and piledrives Michelle McCool
World Heavyweight Championship Match - Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio
Winner: Christian - New World Heavyweight Champion
Lumberjack Match for the WWE Tag Team Titles - Ezekiel Jackson and Wade Barrett vs. Big Show and Kane
Winners: Big Show & Kane
Triple Threat Cage Match for the WWE Title - John Morrison vs. John Cena vs. The Miz
Winner: John Cena - New WWE Champion
