{{short description|American professional wrestler (born 1984)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2014}} {{Infobox professional wrestler |name = Sassy Stephie |image = Sassy Stephie.jpg |caption = Sassy Stephie in 2015 |alt = |birth_name = Stephanie Sager<ref name="official">{{cite web|url=http://stephaniesager.wordpress.com/about/|title=About Stephanie|date=March 21, 2012 |accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=Official wordpress}}</ref> |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|03|18|mf=y}}<ref name=OWOW>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/s/sassy-stephie.html|title=Sassy Stephie|accessdate=September 22, 2014|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> |birth_place = Akron, Ohio, U.S.<ref name=OWOW/> |resides = |names = '''Brenda Jones'''<ref name=LFCRingbelles>{{cite web|url=http://ringbellesonline.com/2014/05/27/ringbelles-roundup-27-may-2014-wwe-diva-booking-wrestlers-venturing-into-mma-more/|title=Ringbelles Roundup (27 May 2014) – WWE Diva booking, wrestlers venturing into MMA & more|date=May 27, 2014|accessdate=May 28, 2014|work=Ringbelles|archive-date=May 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528061539/http://ringbellesonline.com/2014/05/27/ringbelles-roundup-27-may-2014-wwe-diva-booking-wrestlers-venturing-into-mma-more/|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />'''Sassy Stephanie'''<ref name=OWOW/><br />'''Sassy Stephie'''<ref name=OWOW/><br />Sassy Stephie Sinclair<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news08/1230055025.shtml|title=News|date=December 23, 2008|last=Martin|first=Adam|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><br />'''Sassy Stephy'''<ref name=OCW2/> |height = {{height|ft=5|in=3}}<ref name=OCW2/> |weight = {{convert|116|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=OCW2/> |billed = Akron, Ohio<ref name="Shine"/><br />Las Vegas, Nevada<ref name=Glory/> |trainer = Jeff Cannon<ref name=Ladysports/> |debut = March 10, 2007<ref name=OWOW/> |retired = }}
'''Stephanie Sager''' (born March 18, 1984) is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring names '''Sassy Stephie''' and '''Sassy Stephanie'''. She regularly performs for several independent ''promotions'' including Shimmer Women Athletes and Women Superstars Uncensored.
== Professional wrestling career == === Training and early career (2005–2008) === Stephanie began her career as a ring announcer for a local professional wrestling promotion in Ohio, starting when the regular announcer was unavailable in August 2005.<ref name=Glory/><ref name=Ladysports/> As Stephanie worked as a D. J. at a bowling alley, she was given the opportunity to announce the show and began the regular announcer.<ref name=Glory>{{cite web|url=https://www.glorywrestling.com/gg/SassyStephie/SS.php|title=Sassy Stephie|accessdate=September 22, 2014|publisher=G.L.O.R.Y. Wrestling}}</ref> She later began training at Jeff Cannon's school.<ref name=Ladysports>{{cite web|url=http://ladysports.com/stories/sassystephie.htm|title=Q & A with Sassy Stephie|accessdate=September 22, 2014|publisher=Ladysports|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304185633/http://ladysports.com/stories/sassystephie.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> She made her professional wrestling debut for Ohio Championship Wrestling (OCW) in March 2007, as part of the promotion's first annual ''Ladies Night'', and returned for ''Ladies Night Out 2'' in March 2008.<ref name=OCW2>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1201978124.shtml|title=Ohio Championship Wrestling on March 8, NECW TV and NECW on 2/16|date=February 2, 2008|last=Martin|first=Adam|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref name=Glory/>
=== Shimmer Women Athletes (2008–present) === Stephie debuted in Shimmer Women Athletes on October 19, 2008, losing to Rachel Summerlyn on Sparkle (Shimmer's pre-show). In May 2009, she returned to Sparkle, teaming with Kimberly Kash to lose to Summerlyn and Rayna Von Tash, before losing to Kash in a singles match. She earned her first victory in November, teaming with Kacey Diamond to defeat Kash and Leva. She and Diamond faced Nevaeh and Ashley Lane at the ''Volume 28'' taping, but lost. She returned to Shimmer at the next tapings on April 10 and 11, 2010, losing to Madison Eagles and Jessie McKay. After a year-long absence, she returned to Shimmer on March 27, 2011, losing to LuFisto.<ref name="Shimmer">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/shimmer/|title=SHIMMER Women Athletes|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> At the October 1, 2011, tapings, Stephie formed a new partnership with the villainous Nevaeh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1317578653|title=Report of the Shimmer Volume 41, 42 tapings|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=October 2, 2011|publisher=WrestleView|accessdate=October 3, 2011}}</ref> The duo defeated Nikki Roxx and Ariel on October 1, but lost to Regeneration X (Allison Danger and Leva Bates) the following night. They defeated Ashley Lane and Mia Yim at ''Volume 44''. In March 2012, Stephie was back in singles action, losing to Courtney Rush and Athena, and lost to Hiroyo Matsumoto in October at ''Volume 49''. She defeated Su Yung at the taping of ''Volume 50'', before losing to Kalamity at ''Volume 52''.<ref name="Shimmer"/>
Stephie then re-joined forces with Nevaeh, alongside Mademoiselle Rachelle, and performed in tag team matches throughout 2013 and 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/40801-results-from-shows-during-wrestlemania-29-weekend|title=Results from shows during WrestleMania 29 weekend|date=April 7, 2013|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/40956-4-13-shimmer-55-results-berwyn-illinois|title=4/13 Shimmer #55 Results: Berwyn, Illinois|date=April 13, 2013|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/47811-4-5-shimmer-results-new-orleans-louisiana|title=4/5 Shimmer Results: New Orleans, Louisiana|date=April 8, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> On October 20, 2013, at ''Volume 60'', Stephie and Nevaeh unsuccessfully challenged 3G (Kellie Skater and Tomoka Nakagawa) for the Shimmer Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/44454-shimmer-60-results-berwyn-illinois-melissa-lufisto|title=Shimmer 60 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (Melissa/LuFisto)|date=October 20, 2013|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> She also competed in singles matches, accompanied by Rachelle as a manager, losing to Thunderkitty and Santana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/40964-4-14-shimmer-57-results-berwyn-illinois-allison-danger-s-retirement-match|title=4/14 Shimmer #57 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (Allison Danger's retirement match)|date=April 14, 2013|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/44435-10-19-shimmer-58-results-berwyn-illinois-3g-lukana|title=10/19 Shimmer #58 Results: Berwyn, Illinois (3G/LuKana)|date=October 19, 2013|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
=== Women Superstars Uncensored (2009–2015) === [[File:Midwest Militia at Canusa 2015.jpg|thumb|The Midwest Militia tag team - Sassy Stephie (left) and Allysin Kay in September 2015]] Stephanie debuted for Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU) on October 3, 2009, in a loss to Amber O'Neal. After further losses to Cindy Rogers and Angelina Love, she unsuccessfully challenged Brittney Savage for the WSU Spirit Championship on November 6, 2010. She earned her first victory in WSU at the following show, when she defeated Brittnay Force. Following a tag team match where Stephanie and Savage were on opposite sides, Stephanie defeated Savage to win the WSU Spirit Championship on March 5, 2011, after an assist from Ivory. She competed in the 2011 J-Cup Tournament, defeating Jennifer Cruz and Jamilia Craft to reach the final, where she lost to Savage. She also competed in the WSU/NWS Queen and King of the Ring tournament, but she and J.D. Smooth were eliminated in the first round. Over the next few months, she successfully defended the Spirit Championship against Rain and O'Neal. On August 6, Stephanie joined forces with Allysin Kay and Jessicka Havok, to form The Midwest Militia. She lost the Spirit Championship to Rain on September 24. Stephie competed in tag team members with other members of The Midwest Militia over the next few months, including winning a War Games match against Team WSU (Mercedes Martinez, Alicia, and Brittney Savage) at the Breaking Barriers II internet pay-per-view in November. On March 3, 2012, Stephie and Kay won the WSU Tag Team Championship by defeating the Soul Sisters (Jana and Latasha). They successfully defended the championship against the teams of Alicia and Brittney Savage and the Soul Sisters in April.<ref name="wsu">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wsu/|title=Women Superstars Uncensored|accessdate=September 22, 2014|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref>
As part of a talent exchange, The Midwest Militia began competing for the Canadian promotion NCW Femmes Fatales (NCWFF) in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2012/03/11/19489246.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005224700/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2012/03/11/19489246.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 5, 2015|title=Locals shine among international talent at NCW Femmes Fatales|date=March 11, 2012|last=Laprade|first=Patric|access-date=September 24, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> At NCWFF's ninth show in July 2012, the Midwest Militia defeated Courtney Rush, Xandra Bale, and Cat Power in a six-woman tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2012/07/08/19964011.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005181608/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2012/07/08/19964011.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 5, 2015|title=SHIMMER tag belts switch hands in Montreal|date=July 8, 2012|last=Laprade|first=Patric|access-date=September 24, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> At WSU's Queen and King Tournament pay-per-view, Stephie and Kay retained the championship against Marti Belle and Lexxus.<ref name="511WSU">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/41416-5-11-wsu-ippv-results-voorhees-new-jersey|title=5/11 WSU iPPV Results: Voorhees, New Jersey (Havok vs. Callihan)|date=May 12, 2013|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> On February 8, 2014, Stephie and Kay lost the WSU Tag Team Championship to Kimber Lee and Annie Social, when Havok, who was substituting for Kay, attacked Stephie during the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/46681-2-8-wsu-ippv-results-voorhees-new-jersey-havok-alpha-female|title=2/8 WSU iPPV Results: Voorhees, NJ (Havok/Alpha Female)|date=February 10, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=June 17, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> In May, Stephie joined forces with D. J. Hyde to enter the King and Queen of the King tournament, but were eliminated in the first round by Shanna and Chris Dickinson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/48428-5-10-wsu-ippv-results-voorhees-nj-new-wsu-champion-crowned|title=5/10 WSU iPPV Results: Voorhees, NJ (New WSU Champion)|date=May 10, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> In November, Stephie announced she had become part of WSU management, and introduced an assistant, Amanda Rodriguez. The pair, along with Mademoiselle Rachelle, later attacked WSU Champion LuFisto.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/51569-11-8-wsu-results-voorhees-new-jersey-lufisto-rose|title=11/8 WSU Results: Voorhees, New Jersey (LuFisto/Rose)|date=November 10, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=November 12, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
=== Other independents (2007–present) === thumb|upright|Sassy Stephie during a match in June 2014 Stephie has competed for many other independents, mainly in the Midwest. In 2007, she debuted for Ladysports in Tennessee. In 2008 and 2009, she worked a couple of shows for Ring of Honor, including a ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'' television taping on March 1, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1218926403.shtml|title=Ring of Honor: 8/15 – Cleveland, OH (McGuinness/El Generico and more)|date=August 16, 2008|last=Martin|first=Adam|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1236026565.php|title=3/1 ROH Results: Philadelphia, PA|date=March 2, 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> She has competed for Chikara in Philadelphia,<ref name=chikararesults>{{cite web|url=http://www.chikarapro.com/results.shtml|title=Chikara 2/21/09 – Motive, Means, Opportunity Results|publisher=Chikara|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017033657/http://www.chikarapro.com/results.php|archivedate=October 17, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> and made her international debut in 2010, working for several promotions in the United Kingdom. Stephie competed on the first ever Jersey All Pro Wrestling Women's Division show in January 2009, where she lost to Roxie Cotton. She returned in November 2009 with a victory over Fate, and defeated Allison Danger at the next show in January 2010.<ref name=japwresults>{{cite web|url=http://www.japw.net/forum/index.php?topic=1713.0|title=JAPW Back Where It All Began Results – 1/10/10|access-date=February 10, 2010|archive-date=July 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717203025/http://www.japw.net/forum/index.php?topic=1713.0|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Stephie competes for Absolute Intense Wrestling, and has appeared on several of the ''Girls Night Out'' events.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/44223-10-6-aiw-girls-night-out-9-10-results-cleveland-ohio|title=10/6 AIW Girls Night Out 9 & 10 Results: Cleveland, Ohio|date=October 7, 2013|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/47632-3-29-aiw-results-cleveland-ohio-girls-night-out|title=3/29 AIW Results: Cleveland, Ohio (Girls Night Out)|date=March 30, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> She has also appeared for the Queens of Combat promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/49030-6-13-queens-of-combat-results-charlotte-north-carolina|title=6/13 Queens of Combat Results: Charlotte, North Carolina|date=June 15, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
Upon debuting for Shine Wrestling in 2013, Stephie quickly formed an alliance with Jessie Belle Smothers, called Southern n' Sass. They feuded with The American Sweethearts (Santana and Amber O'Neal, and defeated them at ''Shine 15'' to force the team to disband.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/44065-9-27-shine-13-results-ybor-city-fl-rain-vs-love|title=9/27 Shine #13 Results: Ybor City, FL (Rain vs. Love)|date=September 27, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/45546-12-13-shine-15-ippv-results-ybor-city-florida|title=12/13 Shine #15 iPPV Results: Ybor City, Florida|date=December 14, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> The duo entered a tournament to determine the inaugural Shine Tag Team Champions; they defeated Mseerie (Christina Von Eerie and MsChif) to advance to the semi-finals, but lost to The Lucha Sisters (Leva Bates and Mia Yim).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/47107-2-28-shine-17-ippv-results-ybor-city-florida-1st-tag-champs-crowned|title=2/28 Shine 17 iPPV Results: Ybor City, Florida|date=March 14, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> In March 2014, Stephie and Smothers were part of a four-way tag team match to determine the number one contenders to the Shine Tag Team Championship; the match was won by Legendary (Brandi Wine and Malia Hosaka).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/49309-6-27-shine-results-ybor-city-fl-ivelisse-serena-deeb-1-hour-draw|title=6/27 Shine Results – (Ivelisse/Serena Deeb – 1 Hour Draw)|date=June 28, 2014|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
== Other media == === Podcasting === On September 24, 2020, Stephie began hosting her own podcast named ''Talkin' Sass'', with Nevaeh being her first guest.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Talkin' Sass - Impact KO Nevaeh|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojszwuCPOzk/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/ojszwuCPOzk |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|work=Talkin' Sass on YouTube|date=September 24, 2020|accessdate=September 30, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
== Personal life == Stephie previously worked for UPS.<ref name="Glory"/> She attended the Ohio Center for Broadcasting.<ref name="official"/> She was part of the ''Fireball Run'' television series.<ref name="official"/>
== Championships and accomplishments == * '''New Era Pro Wrestling''' ** NEPW Women's Championship (1 time)<ref name=Glory/> * '''''Pro Wrestling Illustrated''''' ** Ranked No. 36 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the ''PWI Female 50'' in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-female-50/2013.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50 for 2013|accessdate=February 16, 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|publisher=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> * '''Pro Wrestling Rampage''' ** PWR Women's Championship (1 time)<ref name="PWR"/> ** PWR Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Angel Dust<ref name="PWR">{{cite web|url=http://rampagewrestling.wordpress.com/about/|title=Superstar Statistics: Sassy Stephie|date=September 10, 2012 |accessdate=September 24, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Rampage|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220608070505/https://rampagewrestling.wordpress.com/about/|url-status=live|archivedate=June 8, 2022}}</ref> * '''Remix Pro Wrestling''' ** Remix Pro Fury Championship{{efn|The title was called the Remix Pro Women's Championship during Stephie's first reign.|group=note}} (2 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/48369-indy-show-results-from-5-2-14-to-5-4-14|title=Indy show results from 5/2/14 to 5/4/14|last=Namako|first=Jason|date=May 7, 2014|accessdate=May 9, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref name="RemixTitleHistory">{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Remix Pro Fury Championship|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1732|work=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=|accessdate=September 30, 2020}}</ref> * '''Women Superstars Uncensored''' ** WSU Spirit Championship (1 time)<ref name="Shine">{{cite web|url=http://shinewrestling.com/athletes/sassy-stephie|title=Sassy Stephie|accessdate=January 11, 2013|work=Shine Wrestling|archive-date=August 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120812224243/http://shinewrestling.com/athletes/sassy-stephie|url-status=dead}}</ref> ** WSU Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Allysin Kay<ref name="Shine"/> * '''Wrestling All Star Promotions''' ** WASP Women's Championship (1 time)<ref name=Glory/>
== Notes == {{reflist|group=note}}
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == *[http://www.glorywrestling.com/gg/SassyStephie/SS.asp Glory Wrestling profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518034910/http://www.glorywrestling.com/gg/SassyStephie/SS.asp |date=May 18, 2015 }} *[http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/s/sassy-stephie.html Online World of Wrestling profile] {{WSU Spirit Championship}} {{authority control}}
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