"#WWEAugusta y'all were on fire all night! The Undertaker Match At WrestleMania 34. September 24, 2022, was a memorable night for WWE Referee Daphanie LaShaunn. If I hit a really good slide into a pin fall, my dad makes sure to let me know. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. The sky is the limit, there are no ceilings. Her fellow referee, Shawn Bennett, betrayed her and tried to pinLaShaunn , but she kicked out. Daphanie LaShaunn @RefBaeDaphWWE . 0. Let it be known, on this breezy Saturday Night, these SuperVillians including @DanaBrookeWWE chose Vancouver Violence! Aja, who is married to the former NXT North American Champion Leon Ruff, recently took to Twitter to share a text conversation between her father and herself. 43.7K Followers. WWE referee Aja Smith (real name Daphanie LaShaunn) took to Twitter following last night's WrestleMania 38 to celebrate her historic triumph of being the first black female ref to officiate a match at the Showcase of the Immortals. Several WWE NXT names have been changed. I've earned every good thing that's happened to me. And thats on Daphanie LaShaunn. While it may have just been the kind of casual post that draws the WWE Universe closer to their favorite superstars and personalities, it brought about some interesting reactions. I worked for every ounce of this. This leaves The EST of WWE without a dance partner on the show. She was even able to successfully defend the title as she kicked out when [] Daphanie LaShaunn on Twitter: "I've been a WWE RAW referee for a little over a year. Itll pay off! Daphanie LaShaunn Age: 29 years Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment Brand: RAW Active Roles: Referee Personal Data Birthplace: Aracaju, Sergipe, Brasilien Gender: female Height: 5' 5" (164 cm) Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg) WWW: https://facebook.com/Aja.Perera.9 https://twitter.com/RefBaeDaphWWE https://instagram.com/AjaSmithWWE Daphanie LaShaunn on Twitter: "I've been a WWE RAW referee for a WWE Referee Daphanie LaShaunn Wins (And Loses) The 24/7 Championship At Til next time. WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn can add her name to the list of winners of the WWE 24/7 Championship. ???? You can find him on Twitter at @ct_2110. She will be known as Mila Malani going forward. As previously noted, WWE have opted to scrap the Mei Ying characterand the woman who portrayed her, Karen Q, will be known as Wendy Choo going forward. She said, Do you miss the title? Natalya qualified for the bout by winning a Fatal Four-Way match on the February 3 edition of SmackDown, where she defeated Shayna Baszler, Shotzi, and Zelina Vega. (@RefAjaWWE) September 25, 2022, RELATED:WWE Saturday Nights Main Event Results From Vancouver, BC, Canada (9/24/22). WWE Referee Daphanie LaShaunn Makes History At WrestleMania 38, More Jessika Carr also made an appearance on the same show. WWE referee Aja Smith (aka Daphanie Lashaunn) recently shared a message of encouragement sent to her by her father. Dont want to let it slip under the radar. You can also visit our PWTees store and buy Bodyslam official merchandisehere. PS. Please logout and login again. Two WWE referees in the form of Aja Smith (Daphanie LaShaunn) and Jessika Carr made history at WrestleMania 38 (Night One). Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Lesnar has been feuding with Rhodes for a number of weeks; he attacked, WWE NXT Spring Breakin ResultsApril 25, 2023Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com Trunk Match: Tony DAngelo and Stacks vs. Pretty, Cody Rhodes did not finish the story. Referee Aja Smith made history last night when she officiated her first match at WrestleMania. WWE held a show in Vancouver, andLaShaunn was the official for Nikki A.S.Hs match. Daphanie LaShaunn on Twitter Keep grinding. Your login session has expired. Time will tell if this will be the new position for the 24/7 championship as it has not been featured much since the new regime took over from Vince McMahon. All ya girl do is hustle! Aja Smith receives new trademarked name - Diva Dirt Former world champion Carmella returned to RAW this week. Former world champion Carmella returned to RAW this week. #WWEVancouver : @TheMattyCox pic.twitter.com/O2zftpZmYQ. The 'Last Woman Standing' match for the RAW Women's Championship was officiated by a different referee. NXT referee Aja Smith has received a new name and will now be going by Daphanie LaShaunn. when she oversaw the tag match between Rey & Dominik Mysterio against Logan Paul and The Miz at this year's 'Mania 38 ( the second was Jessika Carr, who officiated Drew McIntyre vs. Referee Aja Smith made history on the show. Your login session has expired. And thats on Daphanie LaShaunn, First Wrestlemania First Black female to officiate on Wrestlemania Right after my match I cried, called my family, and then gave myself the biggest pat on the back. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'cultaholic_com-box-4','ezslot_1',154,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cultaholic_com-box-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'cultaholic_com-box-4','ezslot_2',154,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cultaholic_com-box-4-0_1'); .box-4-multi-154{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. RefereeDaphanie LaShaunn (also known as Aja Smith) had an eventful night at WWEs live event on September 24. successfully pinned her to regain the gold. Referee Daphanie LaShaunn (Aja Smith) Wins WWE 24/7 Title At Live Event, Quickly Loses It Wrestling WWE Robert DeFelice Sep 25, 2022 5:13PM It was a case of easy come, easy go for Daphanie LaShaunn in Vancouver. LaShaunn took to Twitter to react, saying, You can listen to all of Bodyslams podcasts by following us onSpotifyand subscribing to ourYouTube Channel,or any of your favorite podcast platforms., Al Snow Reveals He Remained In Character With Head In Public, Arguing With The Prop, IYO SKY And Dakota Kai Want RAW Star In Damage CTRL, Vince McMahon Is Reportedly Very Involved With Roman Reigns WWE Creative, LA Knight Discusses His Glaring Omission From WrestleMania 39, Openweight Title Match Set For MLW Never Say Never, Vince McMahon Is Reportedly Very Involved With Roman, LA Knight Discusses His Glaring Omission From. Triple H and Shawn Michaels initially had high hopes for Ying with Tian Sha but she had only been sporadically used after the faction was quietly disbanded. Itll pay off! Daphne Lashaunn | Pro Wrestling | Fandom WWE referee Aja Smith is a former 24/7 Champion WWE referee Aja Smith (aka Daphanie Lashaunn) recently shared a message of encouragement sent to her by her father. However, A.S.H. Ultimately, she lost the title quickly as Nikki pinned her right after that and quickly lost the title back to the woman who entered Vancouver with the title, Dana Brooke. Live with meaning." She was the referee for the match between The Mysterios (Rey & Dominik Mysterio) and The Miz & Logan Paul. 936 Following. WWE aired a stream of the Best of WrestleMania on YouTube Sunday morning, and you can see the video below: Daphanie LaShaunn, Wrestlemania 38, Jeremy Thomas. She outlasted three other women to secure a spot in the RAW Women's Championship Contender's Elimination Chamber match on February 18, 2023. #RefBae aka Mrs. Ruffin First black female referee on WWE RAW / @LEONRUFF_ . Explore. FollowCorey at@CoreyBrennanBS on Twitter. This is the first of many sister, lets keep enjoying the ride and being the best we can be!, First Wrestlemania First Black female to officiate on Wrestlemania Right after my match I cried, called my family, and then gave myself the biggest pat on the back. I finally got one., WWE RAW Superstar compares fellow personality's new look to Bray Wyatt. Aja Smith will be known as Daphne Lashaunn going forward, while DA Brewer will be called Dallas Irvin. Editor-in-Chief of Cultaholic.com @ajasmithwwe Im incredibly proud of you and so grateful youre just as hard working and passionate as I am. And thats on Daphanie LaShaunn pic.twitter.com/BQfbl3EQHS, Daphanie LaShaunn (@RefAjaWWE) April 3, 2022, A post shared by Jessika Carr (@wweladyrefjess). Daphanie LaShaunn | BWWE Wiki | Fandom Replies. Dana Brooke subsequently pinned A.S.H. Sound off in the comments section below. The 2023 Women's Royal Rumble winner Rhea Ripley announced her intention to face Charlotte Flair for the latter's SmackDown Women's Championship on The Grandest Stage in April. Daphanie LaShaunn made history last night by becoming the first Black female referee to work a WrestleMania match. #RefBae #Besos" Click here for our privacy policy. Itll pay off! The company has scheduled an Elimination Chamber match wherein the winner will go on to face Bianca Belair for the RAW Women's Championship at WrestleMania 39. All rights reserved.Click here for our privacy policy. An independent wrestler for the likes of I Believe In Wrestling, Morga was in attendance at WWE's Las Vegas tryouts during SummerSlam week in August of this year and seemingly impressed the officials at the venueenough to be signed. Debuts and Matches Announced for Victory Road, Former WWE Diva Sunny Says Candice LeRae Is Too Ugly For Main Roster, Why Ronda Rousey Was Not At Last Nights Episode Of WWE Monday Night RAW, Potential Spoiler For John Cena vs. If you enjoy Bodyslams content, you can help donate to the sitehere. Daphanie LaShaunn (Aja Smith) Becomes First Black Female To Officiate Pinned Tweet. I worked for every ounce of this. I will be THAT girl?? We need to confirm your email address. Report: WWE Renames NXT Talent, Referees Now known as Daphne Lashaunn and more new names. Ryan Clark. Daphanie LaShaunn (@ajasmithwwe) Instagram photos and videos Aja Perera ( June 9, 1994) is a Brazilian professional wrestling referee and former professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) under the name Daphne Lashaunn. The July 4 episode will include a, Dana Brooke continues to keep a tight grip on her WWE 24/7 Championship, as she lost hold of it on, Brock Lesnar wants to fight Cody Rhodes. Orlando, FL Joined July 2016. Let's goo!" / Twitter Daphanie LaShaunn Be the first one to comment on this story. Meanwhile, the Women's Tag Team Championship match between Asuka and Alexa Bliss vs. Damage CTRL was overseen by Smith. And thats on Daphanie LaShaunn pic.twitter.com/BQfbl3EQHS, Daphanie LaShaunn (@RefAjaWWE) April 3, 2022. Smith joined WWE in February 2020 and has been seen weekly on NXT. Aja Smith Makes History As First Black Female Referee At WrestleMania "Life doesn't wait. Let it be known, on this breezy Saturday Night, these SuperVillians including @DanaBrookeWWE chose Vancouver Violence! Two WWE referees in the form of Aja Smith (Daphanie LaShaunn) and Jessika Carr made history at WrestleMania 38 (Night One). For the first time ever, Wrestlemania at that, two matches were refereed by two women back to back Saturday night! She has updated her social media to reflect this name change. Cody Rhodes returned from a torn pectoral muscle at WWE Royal Rumble 2023, WWE Saturday Nights Main Event Results From Vancouver, BC, Canada (9/24/22), Baron Corbin Revives Lone Wolf Persona, Loses NXT Title Match On 6/27 WWE NXT, Brie Garcia: Bryan Danielsons Arm Injury Worse Than We Thought, Loser Leaves Tag Match, Mustafa Ali, And More Set For 7/4 WWE NXT, Dana Brooke Loses, Regains WWE 24/7 Title On 5/2 WWE RAW, Brock Lesnar Challenges Cody Rhodes To Face Him At WWE Night Of Champions, WWE NXT Spring Breakin Results (4/25/23), Cody Rhodes Does Not Finish The Story, Roman Reigns Wins At WWE WrestleMania 39. ?I still have a ways to go, but having these opportunities lets me know Im heading in the right direction. Daphanie LaShaunn (@refbaemagic) | TikTok 11+ hour flight. WWE NXT Gold Rush ResultsJune 27, 2023Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com NXT Womens Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs., Baron Corbin revived The Lone Wolf persona for his title match on the June 27 episode of WWE NXT. Copyright 2023 411mania.com, LLC. She became the first African-American female referee to officiate in the country. On February 5, 2020, LaShaunn signed with WWE, becoming a referee for the NXT brand. Likewise, having been a fan of wrestling since he was a kid, he also covers professional wrestling. Carr also took to her Instagram page on Monday and commented on being the first women in history to referee back-to-back matches on a WrestleMania card. WWE RAW: WWE RAW Superstar compares fellow personality's - Sportskeeda Adam Pearce booked Raquel Rodriguez, Asuka, Nikki Cross, and Liv Morgan for the contest as the four women were the final runners-up in the Royal Rumble match. . Following the show, Smith took to Twitter and commented on being the first Black female to referee a WrestleMania match. Size or gender doesn't matter in the stripes. Watch me pop off. Please logout and login again. Aja Smith, who's real name is Daphanie LaShaunn, made history when she became the first black female to officiate a match at WrestleMania. Smith is the first African . Ive wanted a beret for literally 2 decades. WWE referee shares heartwarming message from her father - Sportskeeda Following the show, Smith took to Twitter and commented on being the first Black female to referee a WrestleMania match. In similar fashion, Carmella defeated Piper Niven, Mia Yim and Candice LeRae in the former's first match since August 2022, to secure the final spot inside the Chamber. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'cultaholic_com-banner-1','ezslot_3',155,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cultaholic_com-banner-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'cultaholic_com-banner-1','ezslot_4',155,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cultaholic_com-banner-1-0_1'); .banner-1-multi-155{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}. On February 5, 2020, LaShaunn signed with WWE, becoming a referee for the NXT brand. She said, First Wrestlemania First Black female to officiate on Wrestlemania Right after my match I cried, called my family, and then gave myself the biggest pat on the back. Let us know in the comments section and on our social media pages! Itll pay off! She was even able to successfully defend the title as she kicked out when her fellow referee, Shawn Bennett tried to pin her and count his own fall. She was also one of the first two female referees to officiate a match at WrestleMania. Keep grinding. Please help us serve you better, fill out our survey. I worked for every ounce of this. She outlasted three other women to secure a spot in the RAW Women's Championship Contender's Elimination Chamber match on February 18,. Her dad messaged her about how he enjoyed a knee slide she performed while making a pin during a recent match: In case you missed it, you can check out the Monday Night RAW results here. April 5, 2022. Report: WWE Renames NXT Talent, Referees | Cultaholic Wrestling CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Tweets. She quickly pinned Nikki ASH to become WWE 24/7 Champion for a moment in time during an event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. 2019 BodySlam.net - All Rights Reserved. Two WWE Referees Make History At WrestleMania 38 (Night One), Rebel Is No Longer Part Of AEWs Hair & Makeup Team. She quickly pinned Nikki ASH to become WWE 24/7 Champion for a moment in time during an event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. Likes. Referee Daphanie LaShaunn (also known as Aja Smith) had an eventful night at WWE 's live event on September 24. She said. The, Danis apparently worse than initially expected. Please help us serve you better, fill out our survey.Use of this site signifies your agreement to our terms of use. WWE referee shares heartwarming message from her father. Batista Confirms He Was Set For 2023 WWE Hall Of Fame Report Backstage Perception Of The Judgement Day In WWE, WWE Trying To Vince-Proof Bookings From Last-Minute Changes. . Mike Johnson of PWInsider has reported that WWE have signed 24-year-old Kellie Morga. She became the first female referee to officiate a match in the country when she oversaw the match between Edge and Seth Rollins on Crown Jewel 2021. WWE News: Daphanie LaShaunn Becomes First Black Female Referee At WWE Referee Daphanie LaShaunn Wins (And Loses) The 24/7 Championship At WWE Live Event, CMLL Martes de Arena Mexico (6/27/2023) Results, IMPACT Wrestling Review 9/15. By Aidan Gibbons 19 November, 2021 3:30 PM Several WWE NXT names have been changed. These shifty referees @BennettWWE @RefAjaWWE plotting against the Always A SuperHero ! Mike Johnson of PWInsiderhas reported that WWE have signed24-year-old Kellie Morga. and thats on #RefBae pic.twitter.com/QJJ6TXXxGV, Daphanie LaShaunn??? WWE made their most recent journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia when to put up the Crown Jewel premium live event in Riyadh on November 5th. Daphanie LaShaunn (@RefBaeDaphWWE) / Twitter LaShaunn later tweeted about her remarkable night; she also officiated her first Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match; Roman Reigns defeated AJ Styles to retain the title. : @TheMattyCox pic.twitter.com/O2zftpZmYQ, Nicola Glencross (@WWENikkiCross) September 25, 2022. Smith is the first African-American female referee in WWE. News WWE Referee Daphanie LaShaunn Makes History At WrestleMania 38, More News By Ryan Clark - April 3, 2022 0 WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn made history last night as she became the first Black female referee to officiate a WrestleMania match. 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Lucky for me, I hold a great skill where Im able to fall asleep literally anywhere, sometimes mid sentence. Who do you think will walk out of the Elimination Chamber premium live event as Bianca Belair's WrestleMania 39 opponent? Colin Tessier is a lifelong fan of all things Marvel and DC, and he has used this passion to write about them for several years. WWE referee and former pro-wrestler Aja Perera, better known by her ring name as Daphne LaShaunn, recently posted a photo on Twitter wearing a beret she bought for herself. Main Page; Discuss; All Pages; Community; Interactive Maps; Recent Blog Posts; . WWE referee Daphanie LaShaunn can add her name to the list of winners of the WWE 24/7 Championship. Daphanie LaShaunn on Twitter Tom Castor is set to be billed asDerek Sanders. LaShaunn posted to her Twitter account on Saturday night, writing: First Wrestlemania [check] First Black female to officiate on Wrestlemania [check] Right after my match I cried, called my family, and then gave myself the biggest pat on the back. -. to take her title back. Two WWE Referees Make History At WrestleMania 38 (Night One) Media. Fun fact: it probably feels longer bc about a solid 6-7 months prior I was refereeing NXT, RAW, and everything in between with a smile! These shifty referees @BennettWWE @RefAjaWWE plotting against the Always A SuperHero ! Keep grinding. Daphanie LaShaunn . 417.2K Likes Non-traditional #RefBae Copacetic I can count to 3, 5, and 10 WWE Videos Liked 7943 Authority is authority. She capitalized on the situation and pin the 24/7 Champion to win the title. Referee Daphanie LaShaunn (Aja Smith) Wins WWE 24/7 Title At - Fightful Happy Corbin on the same show). It was reported by Fightful on Nov. 16 that WWE has trademarked the name 'Daphanie LaShaunn' and now we know who it belongs to. I worked for every ounce of this. I reffed my first Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match.? Referee Daphanie LaShaunn Wins WWE 24/7 Title, Quickly Loses It At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, Danielson defeated Kazuchika Okada in the main event., Several matches have been revealed for the Independence Day edition of WWE NXT. Gosh, I love being a referee. well now! Be the first one to comment on this story. This isn't the only name change, though. 119K Followers, 1,263 Following, 1,267 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Daphanie LaShaunn (@ajasmithwwe) Several NXT 2.0 referees have also received new names. 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