Laura Di Matteo

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Laura Di Matteo
Born (1991-07-17) July 17, 1991 (age 32)[1]
Rome, Italy
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Laura Di Matteo
Elizabeth
Billed weight55 kg (121 lb)[2]
Trained byJimmy Havoc
Debut2015

Laura Di Matteo is an Italian professional wrestler best known for her tenure with British promotions Pro-Wrestling: EVE and Progress Wrestling. She is also known for her tenures with various promotions from the European independent scene.[3]

Professional wrestling career[edit]

European independent circuit (2015–present)[edit]

Di Matteo is known for her work in various promotions of the European independent scene. She briefly worked for companies such as British Empire Wrestling, Bodyslam! Wrestling, International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom, German Wrestling Federation or Defiant Wrestling.[2] She shared a stint tenure with Revolution Pro Wrestling. At RevPro No Escape on February 27, 2022, Di Matteo teamed up with Hyan in a losing effort against The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle).[4] She competed in one of the promotion's women-only tournaments, the 2019 Queen of The Ring, where she fell short to Chardonnay in the first rounds.[5] At Westside Xtreme Wrestling's 2017 edition of the Femmes Fatales tournament, Di Matteo defeated Killer Kelly in the first rounds and fell short to Viper in the semifinals.[6]

Progress Wrestling (2015–2022)[edit]

Di Matteo made her professional wrestling debut in Progress Wrestling under the ring name of "Elizabeth" at ENDVR 9, an event promoted on March 1, 2015, where she teamed up with Jinny in a losing effort against Pollyanna and Mischa East.[7]

During her time in the company, she competed in various of its signature events. One of them is the Natural Progression Series in which she made her debut at the fourth edition from 2017 where she defeated Chakara in the first rounds, Alex Windsor in the semifinals and fell short to Toni Storm and Jinny in a three-way match in the finals from PROGRESS Chapter 49 on May 28, 2017, which were also contested for the inaugural Progress Wrestling World Women's Championship.[8] She competed in the Revelations Of Divine Love tournament in 2021 in which she fell short to Skye Smitson in the first rounds.[9]

Pro-Wrestling: EVE (2016–present)[edit]

Di Matteo made her debut in Pro-Wrestling: EVE at EVE Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's Pro-Wrestling: EVE on November 26, 2016, where she defeated Shanna in singles competition.[10] During her time in the promotion, she competed in various signature events promoted by it. One of them is the SHE-1 tournament in which she scored her best result at the 2017 edition where she placed herself in the C block, scoring a total of tying four points with Jamie Hayter and Sammii Jayne. Di Matteo later lost the playoff match for the finals against Hayter and Jayne.[11] Di Matteo is a former EVE International Championship, title which she won at Slayers in Spandex 2 on February 5, 2022, after she defeated Alex Windsor for the vacant title.[12] She lost the title at EVE Wrestle Queendom 5 on November 13, 2022, against Yuu in a match which was also contested for the latter's Pure-J Openweight Championship.[13] She is also a former EVE Tag Team Championship, title which she won alognside Rayne Leverkusen as "The Rock and Rome Express" at EVE 100 on January 7, 2023, by defeating reigning champions Medusa Complex (Charli Evans and Millie McKenzie). Chantal Jordan filled in for an injured Evans in the match.[14] At EVE Wrestle Queendom 4 on August 27, 2021, Di Matteo competed in a rumble match for the Pro-Wrestling: EVE Championship, bout won by Jetta and also involving various other notable opponents such as Rhia O'Reilly, Erin Angel, Zoe Lucas, Lana Austin and many others.[15]

NXT UK (2021)[edit]

Due to being a developmental talent enhanced by Progress, Di Matteo competed in several matches of WWE's NXT UK brand. She made her first appearance at WWE NXT UK #150 on June 24, 2021, where she fell short to Stevie Turner in singles competition.[16] At WWE NXT UK #152 on July 8, 2021, she fell short to Blair Davenport.[17] Di Matteo made her last appearance for the brand at the WWE NXT UK #154 episode from July 22, 2021, where she fell short to Nina Samuels.[18]

Personal life[edit]

Di Matteo came out as gay via Twitter during the 2018 pride month.[19][20] In 2019, she cited Io Shirai as one of her dream opponents.[21]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Saalbach, Axel. "Laura Di Matteo • General Information". wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Aliss Ink/Career Data". cagematch.de (in German). Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  3. ^ InternetWrestling Database (IWD). "Laura Di Matteo Profile & Match Listing". profightdb.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Hamiltom, Ian (March 28, 2022). "Hamilton's Rev Pro No Escape 2022 02.27.2022 Review". 411mania.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Pratt, Emily (January 26, 2019). "RevPro women's division 2019 report". diva-dirt.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "WXW FEMMES FATALES 2017 (OCTOBER 07, 2017) – LIVE REPORT". BackBodyDrop. October 7, 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  7. ^ "PROGRESS Wrestling Limited>ENDVR:9". demandprogressplus.com. Progress Wrestling. March 1, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  8. ^ "Kevin's PROGRESS Chapter 49: Super Strong Style 16 Night Three Review". 411mania.com. June 9, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Bruno, Alex (September 15, 2021). "PROGRESS Wrestling: Revelations of Divine Love 2021 announced". theshieldofwrestling.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  10. ^ Josue (November 26, 2016). "Results: Pro Wrestling: EVE "Never Mind the Bollocks"". diva-dirt.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  11. ^ Daly, Wayne (November 12, 2017). "EVE Results: SHE-1 Ace Of EVE 2017 Day 1 Show 1 – London, England (11/11)". wrestling-news.net. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  12. ^ "REVIEW: Pro Wrestling EVE - Slayers In Spandex 2". grappletheory.com. Grapple Theory. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "REVIEW - Pro Wrestling EVE: Wrestle Queendom V". grappletheory.com. Grapple Theory. November 23, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Walker, Jamie (January 8, 2023). "REVIEW: Pro Wrestling: EVE - EVE 100". grappletheory.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  15. ^ Daly, Wayne (August 29, 2021). "EVE Results: Wrestle Queendom 4 – London, England (8/27)". wrestling-news.net. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  16. ^ The Smackdown Hotel. "NXT UK 2021 Results". thesmackdownhotel.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "WWE NXT UK #152 08 JUL 2021 MATCHES AND RESULTS". zohash.com. ZOHASH Wrestling Inc. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  18. ^ Jung, Benjamin (July 15, 2021). "WWE „NXT:UK #154" Ergebnisse & Bericht vom 15.07.2021 (inkl. Highlight-Videos & Abstimmung)". wrestling-infos.de (in German). Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  19. ^ Laura Di Matteo (June 28, 2018). "As #PrideMonth is coming to an end, I'll take the occasion to say that I'm gay. Some friends already know and I never hidden it from anyone who asked. I'm putting this out there mainly because boys flirting with me makes me cringe and I need it to stop". twitter.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  20. ^ Bell, Brian C. (October 20, 2023). "33 out LGBTQ pro wrestlers honored in 2023 PWI Women's 250". outsports.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  21. ^ Desloges, Vivien (February 13, 2019). "Laura Di Matteo, the rising star of women's wrestling". wesportfr.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  22. ^ Ross, Patrick (October 27, 2022). "Full 2022 PWI Women's 150 list revealed". aiptcomics.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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