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{{Short description|English professional wrestler}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Laura James
|name = Laura James
|image =
|image = Dama Fina 2017 02.jpg
|caption =
|caption = James in 2017
|alt =
|alt =
|birthname = Laura Clare James
|birthname = Laura Clare James
|names = '''Alacrana Plata'''<ref name=SoCal>{{Cite web|title = SoCal Wrestlers on the Puscifer Tour|url = http://socaluncensored.com/2016/05/01/socal-wrestlers-on-the-puscifer-tour/}}</ref><br/>'''Laura James'''<br/>'''Dama Fina'''
|names = '''Alacrana Plata'''<ref name=SoCal>{{cite web|title=SoCal Wrestlers on the Puscifer Tour|date=2 May 2016|url=http://socaluncensored.com/2016/05/01/socal-wrestlers-on-the-puscifer-tour/}}</ref><br/>'''Laura James'''<br/>'''Dama Fina'''<br/>
|height = {{height|ft=5|in=4}}
|height = {{height|ft=5|in=4}}
|weight = {{convert|126|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
|weight = {{convert|126|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|01|25}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|01|25}}
|death_date =
|death_date =
|birth_place = [[Plymouth]], England,<br/>United Kingdom
|birth_place = [[Plymouth]], England
|resides = Los Angeles,<br/>United States
|billed =
|billed =
|spouse = {{marriage|[[Joey Ryan (wrestler)|Joey Ryan]]|2016}}
|spouse = {{marriage|[[Joey Ryan (wrestler)|Joey Ryan]]|2016|2019|reason=divorced}}
|trainer = [[Gangrel (wrestler)|Gangrel]]<ref name=PWT>{{Cite web|title = Laura James Official T-shirt and Merchandise Store|url = http://www.prowrestlingtees.com/laurajames/}}</ref>
|trainer = [[Gangrel (wrestler)|Gangrel]]<ref name=PWT>{{cite web|title=Laura James Official T-shirt and Merchandise Store|url=http://www.prowrestlingtees.com/laurajames/}}</ref>
|debut = June 2012
|debut = June 2012
|retired =
|retired =
}}
}}
'''Laura Clare James''' (born 25 January 1987) is an English [[professional wrestler]]. She was trained by [[Gangrel (wrestler)|Gangrel]] and is currently working on the [[independent circuit|independent wrestling]] scenes, most notably for [[Lucha VaVOOM]] and [[Global Force Wrestling (2014–2017)|Global Force Wrestling]]. She can also be seen in the [[Peaches (musician)|Peaches]] music video for "[[Close Up (Peaches song)|Close Up]]", and wrestled on the [[Puscifer]] ''[[Money Shot (album)|Money Shot]]'' Round #2 Tour under the [[ring name]]s '''Alacrana Plata''' and '''Dama Fina'''.
'''Laura Clare James''' (born 25 January 1987) is an English [[professional wrestler]]. She was trained by [[Gangrel (wrestler)|Gangrel]] and is currently working on the [[independent circuit|independent wrestling]] scenes, most notably for [[Lucha VaVOOM]] and [[Global Force Wrestling (2014–2017)|Global Force Wrestling]]. She can also be seen in the [[Peaches (musician)|Peaches]] music video for "Close Up", and wrestled on the ''[[Puscifer]] [[Money Shot (album)|Money Shot]]'' Round #2 Tour under the [[ring name]]s '''Alacrana Plata''' ("Silver Scorpion") and '''Dama Fina'''.


== Professional wrestling career ==
== Professional wrestling career ==


=== Independent circuit (2014–present) ===
=== Independent circuit (2014–present) ===
James has worked for various Independent wrestling promotions such as [[Lucha VaVOOM]], Alternative Wrestling Show, Finest City Wrestling, Dreamwave Wrestling and more.
James has worked for various independent wrestling promotions such as [[Lucha VaVOOM]], Alternative Wrestling Show, Finest City Wrestling, Dreamwave Wrestling and more.


=== Global Force Wrestling (2015–2017) ===
=== Global Force Wrestling (2015–2017) ===
James made her GFW debut at The Orleans Arena at [[Las Vegas, Nevada]] on 21 August 2015 on ''[[GFW Amped|Amped]]'' where she was in a GFW Women's Championship tournament qualifying match that also included [[Katarina Waters]] which was ultimately won by [[Amber O'Neal|Amber Gallows]].<ref name=Profile>{{Cite web|title = Laura James: Profile & Match Listing – Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)|url = http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/laura-james-11901.html|publisher = profightdb.com|accessdate = 1 October 2015}}</ref>
James made her GFW debut at The Orleans Arena at [[Las Vegas, Nevada]] on 21 August 2015 on ''[[GFW Amped|Amped]]'' where she was in a GFW Women's Championship tournament qualifying match that also included [[Katarina Waters]] which was ultimately won by [[Amber O'Neal|Amber Gallows]].<ref name=Profile>{{cite web|title=Laura James: Profile & Match Listing – Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/laura-james-11901.html|publisher=profightdb.com|access-date=1 October 2015}}</ref>


=== Luchafer (2016) ===
=== Luchafer (2016) ===
[[File:luchafer.jpg|thumb|upright|right|James as Alacrana Plata on The Puscifer Tour.]]
[[File:luchafer.jpg|thumb|upright|right|James as Alacrana Plata on The Puscifer Tour]]
James performed as '''Alacrana Plata''' with the wrestling group Luchafer as the opening act, and wrestling throughout the show with the band [[Puscifer]] on their Money Shot Round 2 Tour of North America.<ref name=SoCal/> She wrestled in 33 cities with the group over a period of six weeks.
James performed as '''Alacrana Plata''' with the wrestling group Luchafer as the opening act and wrestling throughout the show with the band [[Puscifer]] on their Money Shot Round 2 Tour of North America.<ref name=SoCal/> She wrestled in 33 cities with the group over a period of six weeks.


=== Dramatic Dream Team (2016) ===
=== Dramatic Dream Team (2016) ===
James won the [[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] on 20 June 2016, in Los Angeles, by defeating [[Kikutaro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSaayIpJFZc|title=Laura James pins Kikutaro to win the DDT Pro Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Championship|author=Joey Ryan|date=23 June 2016|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> She lost it on the same day to a cat named Bunny.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUFYSWh2RqE|title=Bunny the cat pins Laura James to win DDT Pro Wrestling Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Title|author=Joey Ryan|date=24 June 2016|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> On 29 June, James (as Alacrana Plata #2) won the belt for a second time after pinning Joey Ryan in a strip club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UBS9uIU-Uc|title=Laura James pins Joey Ryan to win the DDT Pro Wrestling Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Title|author=Joey Ryan|date=6 July 2016|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> On 22 July, James won the belt for a third time, again defeating Ryan, at a Finest City Wrestling event.<ref>{{cite web|title=Laura James pins Joey Ryan at FCW to win the DDT Pro Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Title|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zfyb8gpuSE|date=25 July 2016|publisher= YouTube}}</ref> On 18 August, she won the belt for the fourth time, defeating [[Vince McMahon]]'s [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] star.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}<!-- WP:RS needed; removed link to WP:SPS (Twitter, FB, WP)-->
James won the [[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] on 20 June 2016, in Los Angeles, by defeating [[Kikutaro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSaayIpJFZc|title=Laura James pins Kikutaro to win the DDT Pro Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Championship|author=Joey Ryan|date=23 June 2016|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> She lost it on the same day to a cat named Bunny.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUFYSWh2RqE|title=Bunny the cat pins Laura James to win DDT Pro Wrestling Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Title|author=Joey Ryan|date=24 June 2016|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> On 29 June, James (as Alacrana Plata #2) won the belt for a second time after pinning Joey Ryan in a strip club.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UBS9uIU-Uc|title=Laura James pins Joey Ryan to win the DDT Pro Wrestling Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Title|author=Joey Ryan|date=6 July 2016|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> On 22 July, James won the belt for a third time, again defeating Ryan, at a Finest City Wrestling event.<ref>{{cite web|title=Laura James pins Joey Ryan at FCW to win the DDT Pro Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Title|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zfyb8gpuSE|date=25 July 2016|publisher= YouTube}}</ref> On 18 August, she won the belt for the fourth time but lost it to Judas Draven on the same day.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
In 2013, James competed in the [[National Physique Committee]] Amateur Figure Competition.
In 2013, James competed in the [[National Physique Committee]] Amateur Figure Competition.


In 2015, James performed in the wrestling themed music video for song "Close Up" by [[Peaches (musician)|Peaches]].<ref name=Peaches>{{Cite web|title = Kim Gordon Is Peaches' Vape-Hitting Wrestling Coach in 'Close Up'|url = http://themuse.jezebel.com/kim-gordon-is-peaches-vape-hitting-wrestling-coach-in-c-1725053183}}</ref> James acted as Peaches during the scenes that required wrestling from the musician.
In 2015, James performed in the wrestling themed music video for song "Close Up" by [[Peaches (musician)|Peaches]].<ref name=Peaches>{{cite web|title=Kim Gordon Is Peaches' Vape-Hitting Wrestling Coach in 'Close Up'|date=19 August 2015|url=http://themuse.jezebel.com/kim-gordon-is-peaches-vape-hitting-wrestling-coach-in-c-1725053183}}</ref> James acted as Peaches during the scenes that required wrestling from the musician.


In February 2016, James got engaged to her boyfriend, fellow wrestler Joseph Meehan, better known as [[Joey Ryan (wrestler)|Joey Ryan]]. Ryan proposed to her during their [[Intergender wrestling|intergender match]] at Finest City Wrestling in [[San Diego]]. James said yes, and after he put the ring on her hand, Ryan rolled her up to win the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/99988/former-tna-star-gets-engaged-in-the-ring.html|title=Former TNA star gets engaged... in the ring|accessdate=21 February 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> The video clip of the proposal went viral and the couple made appearances on various news outlets including a feature on [[ESPN]] [[SportsCenter]]. The couple married on November 17, 2016.
In February 2016, James got engaged to her boyfriend, fellow wrestler Joseph Meehan, better known as [[Joey Ryan (wrestler)|Joey Ryan]]. Ryan proposed to her during their [[Intergender wrestling|intergender match]] at Finest City Wrestling in [[San Diego]]. James said yes, and after he put the ring on her hand, Ryan rolled her up to win the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/99988/former-tna-star-gets-engaged-in-the-ring.html|title=Former TNA star gets engaged... in the ring|accessdate=21 February 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> The video clip of the proposal went viral and the couple made appearances on various news outlets including a feature on [[ESPN]] ''[[SportsCenter]]''. The couple married in November 2016. In October 2018 the two separated, with James filing for divorce from Ryan in June 2019, citing "irreconcilable differences".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2019/06/12/pro-wrestling-stars-divorced-viral-in-ring-engagement-proposal/|title=Pro Wrestling Stars Getting Divorced 2 Years After Viral In-Ring Engagement|access-date=12 June 2019|website=TMZ|date=12 June 2019 }}</ref>

James is an [[atheist]].<ref>{{cite Instagram|user=lauraclarejames|postid=Cw1FCs6PMjO-oXKOJamejl33OjEejh0oFRRRIg0|title=yacht time bb|date=7 September 2023}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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|2017 || ''[[GLOW (TV series)|GLOW]]'' || Crystal || 1 Episode
|2017 || ''[[GLOW (TV series)|GLOW]]'' || Crystal || 1 Episode
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== In wrestling ==
* '''Finishing moves'''
** [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving crossbody|Diving crossbody]]
** [[Professional wrestling attacks#Shining wizard|Shining wizard]]
* '''Signature moves'''
** [[Suplex#Northern Lights suplex|Northern Lights suplex]]
** ''YouPorn Plex'' (Crotch flip, with theatrics) – adopted from her [[Joey Ryan (wrestler)|husband]]


== Championships and accomplishments ==
== Championships and accomplishments ==
*'''[[Dramatic Dream Team]]'''
*'''[[Dramatic Dream Team]]'''
** [[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] ([[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship#Title history|5 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/ddt/ironman-hm.html|title=Ironman Heavymetalweight Title|accessdate=12 August 2016|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref>
** [[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] ([[List of Ironman Heavymetalweight Champions (2010–2019)#Title history|5 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/ddt/ironman-hm.html|title=Ironman Heavymetalweight Title|access-date=12 August 2016|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Twitter}}
* {{Twitter}}
* {{Instagram|lauraclarejames}}
* {{Instagram|lauraclarejames}}

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Latest revision as of 04:44, 1 December 2024

Laura James
James in 2017
Birth nameLaura Clare James
Born (1987-01-25) 25 January 1987 (age 37)
Plymouth, England
Spouse(s)
​
​
(m. 2016; div. 2019)​
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Alacrana Plata[1]
Laura James
Dama Fina
Billed height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Billed weight126 lb (57 kg)
Trained byGangrel[2]
DebutJune 2012

Laura Clare James (born 25 January 1987) is an English professional wrestler. She was trained by Gangrel and is currently working on the independent wrestling scenes, most notably for Lucha VaVOOM and Global Force Wrestling. She can also be seen in the Peaches music video for "Close Up", and wrestled on the Puscifer Money Shot Round #2 Tour under the ring names Alacrana Plata ("Silver Scorpion") and Dama Fina.

Professional wrestling career

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Independent circuit (2014–present)

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James has worked for various independent wrestling promotions such as Lucha VaVOOM, Alternative Wrestling Show, Finest City Wrestling, Dreamwave Wrestling and more.

Global Force Wrestling (2015–2017)

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James made her GFW debut at The Orleans Arena at Las Vegas, Nevada on 21 August 2015 on Amped where she was in a GFW Women's Championship tournament qualifying match that also included Katarina Waters which was ultimately won by Amber Gallows.[3]

Luchafer (2016)

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James as Alacrana Plata on The Puscifer Tour

James performed as Alacrana Plata with the wrestling group Luchafer as the opening act and wrestling throughout the show with the band Puscifer on their Money Shot Round 2 Tour of North America.[1] She wrestled in 33 cities with the group over a period of six weeks.

Dramatic Dream Team (2016)

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James won the Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship on 20 June 2016, in Los Angeles, by defeating Kikutaro.[4] She lost it on the same day to a cat named Bunny.[5] On 29 June, James (as Alacrana Plata #2) won the belt for a second time after pinning Joey Ryan in a strip club.[6] On 22 July, James won the belt for a third time, again defeating Ryan, at a Finest City Wrestling event.[7] On 18 August, she won the belt for the fourth time but lost it to Judas Draven on the same day.

Personal life

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In 2013, James competed in the National Physique Committee Amateur Figure Competition.

In 2015, James performed in the wrestling themed music video for song "Close Up" by Peaches.[8] James acted as Peaches during the scenes that required wrestling from the musician.

In February 2016, James got engaged to her boyfriend, fellow wrestler Joseph Meehan, better known as Joey Ryan. Ryan proposed to her during their intergender match at Finest City Wrestling in San Diego. James said yes, and after he put the ring on her hand, Ryan rolled her up to win the match.[9] The video clip of the proposal went viral and the couple made appearances on various news outlets including a feature on ESPN SportsCenter. The couple married in November 2016. In October 2018 the two separated, with James filing for divorce from Ryan in June 2019, citing "irreconcilable differences".[10]

James is an atheist.[11]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2017 GLOW Crystal 1 Episode

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ a b "SoCal Wrestlers on the Puscifer Tour". 2 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Laura James Official T-shirt and Merchandise Store".
  3. ^ "Laura James: Profile & Match Listing – Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)". profightdb.com. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  4. ^ Joey Ryan (23 June 2016). "Laura James pins Kikutaro to win the DDT Pro Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Championship". YouTube.
  5. ^ Joey Ryan (24 June 2016). "Bunny the cat pins Laura James to win DDT Pro Wrestling Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Title". YouTube.
  6. ^ Joey Ryan (6 July 2016). "Laura James pins Joey Ryan to win the DDT Pro Wrestling Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Title". YouTube.
  7. ^ "Laura James pins Joey Ryan at FCW to win the DDT Pro Ironman Heavymetalweight (24/7 Rule) Title". YouTube. 25 July 2016.
  8. ^ "Kim Gordon Is Peaches' Vape-Hitting Wrestling Coach in 'Close Up'". 19 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Former TNA star gets engaged... in the ring". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  10. ^ "Pro Wrestling Stars Getting Divorced 2 Years After Viral In-Ring Engagement". TMZ. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  11. ^ @lauraclarejames (7 September 2023). "yacht time bb" – via Instagram.
  12. ^ "Ironman Heavymetalweight Title". Wrestling-Titles.com. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
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