Victoria

Biography

Born Lisa Marie Varon on February 10, 1971, in San Bernardino, California, Victoria is best known for her time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

Career History and Evolution

Lisa Marie Varon began her professional wrestling career in WWE in 2000, where she was initially a part of the company’s developmental territory. She debuted on the main roster in 2002 as Victoria, a deranged and unpredictable character. She later moved to TNA in 2009, where she performed under the name Tara.
Victoria returned to WWE for a brief stint in 2021, competing in the Royal Rumble match. In 2023, she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Major Matches and Rivalries

Victoria had many notable feuds during her time in WWE. Her rivalries with Trish Stratus and Lita were particularly memorable, leading to several high-profile matches including her win at Survivor Series 2002, where she claimed the WWE Women’s Championship in a hardcore match against Trish Stratus. In TNA, she had significant feuds with wrestlers like Angelina Love and Madison Rayne.

Tag Team Partners

Although primarily known for her singles career, Victoria also had various tag team partners during her tenure in WWE and TNA. She often paired with wrestlers like Natalya and LayCool in WWE and Madison Rayne and Brooke Tessmacher in TNA.

Titles Won

Victoria is a two-time WWE Women’s Champion and a five-time TNA Knockouts Champion. She also held the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship once.

Family Life

Varon is married to Lee Varon and has led a relatively private personal life outside of her wrestling career. She owns a restaurant called The Squared Circle in Chicago, Illinois.

Finishing Move

Victoria’s finishing move in WWE was the Widow’s Peak, a devastating gory neckbreaker that helped her win many matches. In TNA, she utilized the Widow’s Peak as well as a standing moonsault she dubbed the “Spider’s Web.”

Clothing and Entrance Music

Victoria’s ring attire often consisted of athletic two-piece sets and boots. In WWE, her entrance theme was “All the Things She Said” by t.A.T.u., and in TNA, she used “Broken” by Goldy Locks.

Legacy

Victoria is regarded as one of the pioneers of women’s wrestling, particularly in the early 2000s, when women’s matches began gaining more attention and prominence. She is remembered for her physical style and commitment to character work, having paved the way for future generations of female wrestlers.