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|name = Reby Sky |
|name = Reby Sky |
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|image = |
|image = RebySky2011.png |
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|caption = Reby Sky in 2011 |
|caption = Reby Sky in 2011 |
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|birth_name = Rebecca Victoria Reyes |
|birth_name = Rebecca Victoria Reyes |
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|8|6}} |
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|8|6}} |
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|birth_place = |
|birth_place = [[New York City]], U.S. |
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|resides = [[Cameron, North Carolina]], U.S. |
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|alma_mater = [[LaGuardia Community College]] |
|alma_mater = [[LaGuardia Community College]] |
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|spouse = {{marriage|[[Matt Hardy]]|October 5, 2013}}<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine">{{cite web|url=http://shinewrestling.com/athletes/reby-sky|title=Sky, Reby|access-date=January 11, 2013|publisher=[[Shine Wrestling]]|archive-date=October 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017150025/http://www.shinewrestling.com/athletes/reby-sky|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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|family = [[Jeff Hardy]] (brother-in-law)<br>Señor Benjamin (father)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RebyHardy/status/840310172119625729|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=February 16, 2017|title="Señor Benjamin" - my dad, by the way - who was never paid a dime by the company & who was obviously never under contract..."}}</ref> |
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|spouse = {{marriage|[[Matt Hardy]]|October 5, 2013}}<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine"/> |
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|relatives = [[Jeff Hardy]] (brother-in-law) |
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|names = Rebecca Hardy<br>Rebecca Sky<br>Reby Sky<br>Reby Hardy |
|names = Queen Rebecca<br/>Rebecca Hardy<br/>Rebecca Sky<br/>Reby Sky<br/>Reby Hardy |
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|height = 5 ft |
|height = 5 ft 5 in<ref name=OWOWProfile>{{cite web|title=Reby Sky|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/r/reba-sky/|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=February 1, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Shine"/> |
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|weight = |
|weight = 115 lb<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine"/> |
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|billed = Queens, New York<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine"/> |
|billed = Queens, New York<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine"/> |
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|debut = 2010<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine"/> |
|debut = 2010<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine"/> |
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|trainer = Matt Hardy |
|trainer = [[Matt Hardy]]<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine"/><br />[[Pat Buck]]<ref name="Shine"/> |
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'''Rebecca Victoria |
'''Rebecca Victoria Hardy''' ([[née]] '''Reyes'''; {{IPAc-en|ˈ|r|ɛ|b|i}}; born August 6, 1986)<ref name=OWOWProfile /> is an American [[professional wrestler]] and model. She is currently signed to [[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]], and is best known for her tenure at the company from 2014 to 2017. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Hardy was born in [[Flushing, New York|Flushing]], a neighborhood in the north central part of [[Queens, New York City]]. She is of [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] heritage. She has three older brothers and an older sister, Suzanne. Her father is a wrestling personality better known as "Señor Benjamin".<ref name=OWOWProfile /> |
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== Modeling and acting career == |
== Modeling and acting career == |
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Hardy began her career in modeling, performing nationally with the Amira Mor International Entertainment Company, a [[belly dance]] troupe, with whom she also made several belly dance instructional DVDs.<ref name=OWOWProfile /> In 2005, Hardy held a supporting role in the off-[[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] musical, ''Secrets of the Desert''.<ref name=OWOWProfile /> The show toured several off-Broadway venues, including the Duke Theatre on 42nd street in [[Times Square]], and the DiCapo Opera House.<ref name=OWOWProfile /> Other notable venues Hardy has performed at Queens Theatre in the Park and [[New York City]]’s [[Radio City Music Hall]], where she performed for [[The Beatles]] drummer, [[Ringo Starr]].<ref name=OWOWProfile /> Reyes appeared in various [[television]] programs and [[music video]]s, including ''Midnight Spike'' ([[Spike TV]]), ''Date Patrol'', ''Faking It'' and ''Más Maíz'', a music video featuring N.O.R.E. and Fat Joe.<ref name=OWOWProfile /> |
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Hardy appeared in a [[nude]] pictorial in ''[[Playboy]]'' [[magazine]], "The Girls of Montauk", in July 2007,<ref name=OWOWProfile /> and as "Cyber Girl of the Week" in the July 2010 edition of the ''[[Playboy]] Cyber Club''.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}} She was later named "Cyber Girl of the Month" for November 2010.<ref name=OWOWProfile /> Sky has also appeared in ''GQ'', [[Esquire (magazine)|''Esquire'' magazine]], Supermodels Unlimited, and STUFF.<ref name=OWOWProfile /> Rebecca was also interviewed in [[MTV]]’s [[True Life]]: I’m a Sports Fanatic, as the NY Giants Girl, airing on September 19, 2009.<ref name=OWOWProfile /> The show chronicled her involvement as a fan of the [[New York Football Giants]].<ref name=OWOWProfile /> She sells a line of football fashion handbags via one of her websites, which also promotes her self-proclaimed NY Giants fanatic status as the NY Giants Girl.<ref name=OWOWProfile /> Hardy was named Miss Howard Stern TV for the month of December 2009 and was voted by Sirius Radio’s Howard Stern fans, as "Miss Howard TV of the Year 2009″.<ref name=OWOWProfile /> In 2013 Hardy starred in the film ''[[Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies]]''. |
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== Professional wrestling career == |
== Professional wrestling career == |
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=== Lucha Libre USA (2010–2012) === |
=== Lucha Libre USA (2010–2012) === |
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In 2010, |
In 2010, Hardy conducted interviews and commentary for the [[MTV2]] program, ''[[Lucha Libre USA|Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors]]'', a show focusing on the transition of [[lucha libre]] and related organizations to the [[United States]].<ref name="rebysky.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.rebysky.com|title=Reby Sky|publisher=RebySky.com|access-date=July 17, 2015}}</ref><ref name="divadirt-interview">{{cite web|author=Melanie|title=Exclusive: Wrestling's Newest Siren Reby Sky Speaks on MTV2's Lucha Libre USA|url=http://www.diva-dirt.com/2010/07/15/exclusive-wrestlings-newest-siren-reby-sky-speaks-on-mtv2s-lucha-libre-usa/|publisher=www.diva-dirt.com|access-date=July 19, 2010|date=July 15, 2010|archive-date=July 18, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100718103123/http://www.diva-dirt.com/2010/07/15/exclusive-wrestlings-newest-siren-reby-sky-speaks-on-mtv2s-lucha-libre-usa/|url-status=dead}} {{unreliable source?|failed=y|date=January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/lucha_libre/series.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613040400/http://www.mtv.com/shows/lucha_libre/series.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 13, 2010 |title=Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors | Full Episodes, Photos, Episode Synopsis and Recaps |publisher=MTV |access-date=May 4, 2012}}</ref> On March 19, 2011, Hardy made her [[professional wrestling]] debut at a [[Lucha Libre USA]] show under the ring name "Rebecca Sky", where she teamed up with [[Nicole Raczynski|Nikki Corleone]] and [[ODB (wrestler)|ODB]] against [[Kristin Eubanks|Chrissy Cialis]], [[Jacqueline Moore]] and [[Trenesha Biggers|Tigresa Caliente]]. On the June 18 episode of ''LLUSA TV Tapings'', Hardy teamed up with Chrissy Cialis and Vladimiro in a losing effort to Mini Park, [[Octagóncito (AAA)|Octagoncito]] and [[Pequeño Damián 666|Pequeno Halloween]] in a mixed tag team match. In October, Hardy lost to Lady Luck in a lingerie match. She would return in 2012 during the second season, mainly teaming with [[Gregory Helms|Shane Helms]] in mixed tag team matches. |
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=== Shine Wrestling (2012−2013) === |
=== Shine Wrestling (2012−2013) === |
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[[File:Reby Sky wrestling.jpg|thumb|Sky making her way to the [[wrestling ring]] in May 2012 |
[[File:Reby Sky wrestling.jpg|thumb|Sky making her way to the [[wrestling ring]] in May 2012]] |
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She made her debut for the new women's promotion [[Shine Wrestling]] on the inaugural show, as a face against Jayme Jameson, in a winning effort.<ref name=SHINE1>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/radicanstake/article_66727.shtml|title=Radican's Shine DVD Review Sseries: "Shine 1" – Rain-Roxx, Del Rey-Jazz|date=November 19, 2012|last=Radican|first=Sean| |
She made her debut for the new women's promotion [[Shine Wrestling]] on the inaugural show, as a face against Jayme Jameson, in a winning effort.<ref name=SHINE1>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/radicanstake/article_66727.shtml|title=Radican's Shine DVD Review Sseries: "Shine 1" – Rain-Roxx, Del Rey-Jazz|date=November 19, 2012|last=Radican|first=Sean|access-date=July 25, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On August 17, Hardy began a rivalry with [[Jessicka Havok]] after being viciously attacked by Havok with a chair injuring her after losing to her in a match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shinewrestling.com/results/shine-2|title=SHINE 2 Results|publisher=SHINE.com|date=August 17, 2012|access-date=August 17, 2012|archive-date=October 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013100831/http://shinewrestling.com/results/shine-2|url-status=dead}}</ref> On October 19, Hardy faced off against [[Kellie Skater]] in a singles match, in a winning effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shinewrestling.com/results/shine-4|title=SHINE 4 Results|publisher=SHINE.com|date=October 19, 2012|access-date=October 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127014753/http://shinewrestling.com/results/shine-4|archive-date=November 27, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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On January 11, |
On January 11, Hardy was defeated by Havok after [[Matt Hardy]] threw the towel in to stop Havok's attack.<ref>{{cite web|title=SHINE 6 results|url=http://ringbellesonline.com/2013/01/12/shine-6-results-as-they-happen-plus-hype-videos-of-kimberlyleva-and-havoksky/|publisher=Ringbelles|access-date=February 1, 2014|archive-date=February 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220145334/http://ringbellesonline.com/2013/01/12/shine-6-results-as-they-happen-plus-hype-videos-of-kimberlyleva-and-havoksky/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On March 23, Hardy defeated [[Jessicka Havok]] in a [[Hair vs. Hair match#Luchas de Apuestas|Career vs. Respect match]], causing Havok to shake Hardy's hand and respect her and ending the storyline rivalry between Hardy and Havok.<ref name="Shine-8">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/40500-3-23-shine-8-ippv-results-ybor-city-florida|title=3/23 Shine #8 iPPV Results: Ybor City, Florida|date=March 23, 2013|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=July 25, 2013|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> |
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=== Independent circuit (2011–2015) === |
=== Independent circuit (2011–2015) === |
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On July 1, 2012, |
On July 1, 2012, Hardy made her independent circuit debut at Extreme Air Wrestling where she teamed with [[Paul London and Brian Kendrick]] to defeat [[Jackie Gayda|Miss Jackie]] and [[The World's Greatest Tag Team]]. In 2012, Sky took on Jayme Jameson for the NWA Mid-Atlantic Ladies Championship on two occasions and lost both times. On March 9, Hardy was part of an infamous triple threat match which included Brittney Savage and Spyra Andover and was mentioned by [[Botchamania]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}} With being engaged to [[Matt Hardy]], she has appeared at several OMEGA events which Hardy owns. Hardy debuted for promotion [[Family Wrestling Entertainment]] at ''No Limits'', where Hardy lost to [[Ivelisse Vélez]].<ref name=NoLimits>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=DREAMER VS. CARLITO VS. HARDY TLC AND MORE: COMPLETE FWE 'NO LIMITS' iPPV COVERAGE|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=75479&p=2|publisher=PWINSIDER|access-date=February 1, 2014}}</ref> |
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Hardy made appearances in Vendetta Pro Wrestling competing singles match defeating Tab Jackson, Hudson Envy and [[Amber O'Neal]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sky|first=Riley|title=Vendetta Pro Wrestling: Reby Sky vs Hudson Envy|url=http://womenindywrestling.blogspot.com/2014/05/vendetta-pro-wrestling-reby-sky-vs.html|publisher=WomenIndyWrestling|access-date=May 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Sky|first=Riley|title=Vendetta Pro Wrestling: Reby Sky vs Amber O'Neal|url=http://womenindywrestling.blogspot.com/2014/05/vendetta-pro-wrestling-reby-sky-vs_14.html|publisher=WomenIndyWrestling|access-date=May 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Sky|first=Riley|title=COMPLETE COVERAGE OF REBY SKY VS. TAB JACKSON |url=http://womenindywrestling.blogspot.com/2014/05/complete-coverage-of-reby-sky-vs-tab.html|publisher=WomenIndyWrestling|access-date=May 14, 2014}}</ref> |
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=== Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2014–2017) === |
=== Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2014–2017) === |
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In the year of 2014, |
In the year of 2014, Hardy appeared for TNA in May through the company's [[TNA One Night Only|One Night Only]] PPV's mainly on [[TNA One Night Only#Knockouts Knockdown 2|Knockouts Knockdown 2]] in a match against [[Velvet Sky]] in a winning effort also qualifying for the [[gauntlet match]] later that night. However, she was eliminated by [[Angelina Love]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=85559&p=1|title=COMPLETE TNA KNOCKOUTS KNOCKDOWN PPV SPOILERS|author=Krotchsen, Billy|publisher=PWInsider|date=May 10, 2014|access-date=November 17, 2014}}</ref> |
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Hardy appeared for TNA again in late 2015 at [[Bound for Glory (2015)|Bound for Glory]] celebrating with real life husband, [[Matt Hardy]] after he won his match for the [[TNA World Heavyweight Championship]]. Sky returned to ''[[Impact Wrestling (TV series)|Impact Wrestling]]'' on January 5, 2016, and watched as Hardy was defeated by [[Ethan Carter III]] in the finals of the [[TNA World Title Series]]. On the January 19 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', both herself and Hardy turned into villains after [[Brodus Clay|Tyrus]] helped Hardy defeat EC3 to capture the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. |
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On the September 1 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', [[The Hardy Boyz|The Hardys]] started a feud with [[Decay (professional wrestling)|Decay]], involving |
On the September 1 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', [[The Hardy Boyz|The Hardys]] started a feud with [[Decay (professional wrestling)|Decay]], involving her feuding with Decay's valet [[Rosemary (wrestler)|Rosemary]], turning her into a [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]]. On February 27, 2017, Hardy departed TNA, along with Matt and Jeff. |
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=== WWE ( |
=== WWE (2018) === |
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On the March 12 episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'' it was announced that |
On the March 12 episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'', it was announced that Hardy would make an appearance in the ''Ultimate Deletion'' match between her husband Matt and [[Bray Wyatt]] at the Hardy Compound. She also appeared the following week on ''Raw''. |
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=== Return to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2024-Present) === |
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In June 2024, Hardy returned to TNA. On July 4, 2024 Hardy had her first in-ring match since August 2016, fighting alongside her husband Matt Hardy in a mixed tag team match. |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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[[File:Reby Sky and Matt Hardy.jpg|thumb|upright|Sky with her husband [[Matt Hardy]]]] |
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In 2008, Hardy was sentenced to probation, a fine, and community service for opposing an officer without violence when police stopped her vehicle because it had a broken taillight in 2007 in [[Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Playboy Model Convicted Of Resisting Arrest During Traffic Stop|url=http://www2.tbo.com/news/northeast/2008/apr/01/testimony-begins-former-playboy-models-trial-ar-133724/|date=April 1, 2008|access-date=November 2, 2011|publisher=[[Tampa Bay Online]]}}</ref> |
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On October 5, 2013, |
On October 5, 2013, she married fellow professional wrestler [[Matt Hardy]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MATT HARDY"S WIFE IS NOT DUMPING HUSBAND|date=January 29, 2014 |url=http://www.tmz.com/2014/01/29/matt-hardy-wfe-reby-sky-not-leaving-break-up-arrest-fight/|publisher=TMZ|access-date=February 1, 2014}}</ref> On June 23, 2015, they had their first child, a son. On June 8, 2017, Matt and Reby welcomed their second son.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/matt-hardy-second-child-born|title=Matt Hardy welcomes second child|date=June 9, 2017|last=Wortman|first=James|access-date=April 17, 2018|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On December 4, 2019, Reby gave birth to their third son.<ref>{{cite news |title=WWE Star Matt Hardy and Wife Reby Welcome Son Bartholomew Kit - See His First Photos |url=https://people.com/parents/matt-hardy-welcome-third-baby-boy/ |access-date=December 5, 2019 |work=PEOPLE.com |date=December 4, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> On January 8, 2021, it was announced that they are expecting a fourth child.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wilen |first1=Jerome |title=Matt Hardy announces he and Reby are expecting their fourth child, a baby girl Gothic Baby |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/aew-news/182581-matt-hardy-announces-he-and-reby-are-expecting-their-fourth-child-a-baby-girl/ |access-date=January 16, 2021 |work=WWE News and Results, RAW and Smackdown Results, Impact News, ROH News |date=January 9, 2021}}</ref> On July 11, 2021, Reby gave birth to their fourth child, a daughter.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cardoza |first1=Riley |title=AEW's Matt and Rebecca Hardy Welcome Their 4th Child in Outdoor Home Birth |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/pictures/wwes-matt-hardy-welcomes-4th-child-with-wife-rebecca-hardy-photos/ |access-date=25 February 2022 |work=Us Weekly |date=13 July 2021}}</ref> |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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== In wrestling == |
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*'''Finishing moves''' |
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**''Sky Dive''<ref name=OWOWProfile /> ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving crossbody|Diving crossbody]])<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine">{{cite web|url=http://shinewrestling.com/athletes/reby-sky|title=Sky, Reby|accessdate=January 11, 2013|publisher=[[Shine Wrestling]]}}</ref> |
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**''Sky Hard''<ref name=OWOWProfile /> ([[DDT (professional wrestling)#Tornado DDT|Tornado DDT]])<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine"/> |
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**''Twist of Fate'' / ''Sky of Fate'' ([[Stunner (professional wrestling)#Front facelock stunner|Front facelock stunner]])<ref name=OWOWProfile /><ref name="Shine"/><ref name=SHINE1 /><ref name=Shine-8 /> – adopted from [[Matt Hardy]] |
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**''Ice Pick'' / ''Sky Pick'' ([[Professional wrestling holds#Butterfly|Double underhook]] with [[Professional wrestling holds#Body scissors|bodyscissors]]) – adopted from [[Matt Hardy]] |
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*'''Signature moves''' |
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**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Body avalanche|Body avalanche]]<ref name=Shine-8 /> |
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**[[Backbreaker#Double knee backbreaker|Double knee backbreaker]]<ref name=Shine-8 /> |
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**[[Professional wrestling throws#Headscissors takedown|Headscissors takeover]]<ref name=SHINE1 /><ref name=Shine-8 /> |
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**[[Facebuster#Sitout facebuster|Sitout facebuster]]<ref name=Shine-8 /> |
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**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Spear|Spear]] followed by [[Professional wrestling attacks#Punch|multiple punches]]<ref name=Shine-8 /> |
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**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Spin kick|Spin kick]] to a cornered opponent<ref name=SHINE1 /><ref name=Shine-8 /> followed by a [[Professional wrestling throws#Bulldog|bulldog]]<ref name=SHINE1 /><ref name=Shine-8 /><ref name=NoLimits /> |
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** ''Splash Mountain'' / ''V Bomb'' ([[Powerbomb#Sitout crucifix powerbomb|Sitout crucifix powerbomb]]) – tribute to [[Eddie Guerrero]] |
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*'''Wrestlers [[Manager (professional wrestling)|managed]]''' |
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**[[Johnny Gargano]] |
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**[[Dean Ambrose|Jon Moxley]] |
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**[[Matt Hardy|Matt Hardy/Broken Matt]] |
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**[[Brodus Clay|Tyrus]] |
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**[[Jeff Hardy|Jeff Hardy/Brother Nero]] |
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* '''[[Nickname]]s''' |
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**"Ice Queen"<ref>https://www.pwinsider.com/article/114115/aro-lucha-pilot-tv-taping-results-notes-from-nashville-tn.html?p=1</ref> |
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** '''"Queen Rebecca"''' |
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* '''[[Music in professional wrestling|Entrance theme]]s''' |
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** "[[List_of_Total_Nonstop_Action_Wrestling_albums#POP_.28Past_or_Present.29|SPUD Theme]]" (w/ "I Am Iconic" Intro) by [[Dale Oliver]] ([[Impact Wrestling|TNA]]; February 4, 2016 – June 7, 2016; used while accompanying [[Matt Hardy]]) |
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** "[[Piano Sonata No. 14 (Beethoven)|No. 14, Moonlight Sonata: III]]" performed by Nicolas James ([[Impact Wrestling (TV series)|TNA]]; June 12, 2016 – November 4, 2016; used while accompanying Broken Matt) |
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** "Obsolete Suite (Broken Hardys Theme)" performed by Rebecca Hardy ([[Bound for Glory (2016)|October 2, 2016]] – February 27, 2017; used while accompanying [[The Hardy Boyz|The Broken Hardys]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shopmatthardy.com/obsolete-sheet-music/|title=OBSOLETE SHEET MUSIC|accessdate=October 30, 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029091904/http://shopmatthardy.com/obsolete-sheet-music/|archivedate=October 29, 2016|df=}}</ref> |
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** "[[Cherry Pie (Warrant song)|Cherry Pie]]" by [[Warrant (American band)|Warrant]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== Further reading == |
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*[http://www.queenscourier.com/articles/2009/09/02/sports/top_stories/doc4a9eb2d7dc859249337111.txt Queens Courier: "Reby Sky: NY Giants No.1 fan", newspaper article on Reby Sky as the NY Giants Girl] |
*[http://www.queenscourier.com/articles/2009/09/02/sports/top_stories/doc4a9eb2d7dc859249337111.txt Queens Courier: "Reby Sky: NY Giants No.1 fan", newspaper article on Reby Sky as the NY Giants Girl] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090906133540/http://www.queenscourier.com/articles/2009/09/02/sports/top_stories/doc4a9eb2d7dc859249337111.txt |date=September 6, 2009 }} |
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Reby Sky | |
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Birth name | Rebecca Victoria Reyes |
Born | New York City, U.S. | August 6, 1986
Alma mater | LaGuardia Community College |
Spouse(s) | [1][2] |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Jeff Hardy (brother-in-law) |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Queen Rebecca Rebecca Hardy Rebecca Sky Reby Sky Reby Hardy |
Billed height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)[1][2] |
Billed weight | 115 lb (52 kg)[1][2] |
Billed from | Queens, New York[1][2] |
Trained by | Matt Hardy[1][2] Pat Buck[2] |
Debut | 2010[1][2] |
Rebecca Victoria Hardy (née Reyes; /ˈrɛbi/; born August 6, 1986)[1] is an American professional wrestler and model. She is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and is best known for her tenure at the company from 2014 to 2017.
Early life
[edit]Hardy was born in Flushing, a neighborhood in the north central part of Queens, New York City. She is of Puerto Rican heritage. She has three older brothers and an older sister, Suzanne. Her father is a wrestling personality better known as "Señor Benjamin".[1]
Modeling and acting career
[edit]Hardy began her career in modeling, performing nationally with the Amira Mor International Entertainment Company, a belly dance troupe, with whom she also made several belly dance instructional DVDs.[1] In 2005, Hardy held a supporting role in the off-Broadway musical, Secrets of the Desert.[1] The show toured several off-Broadway venues, including the Duke Theatre on 42nd street in Times Square, and the DiCapo Opera House.[1] Other notable venues Hardy has performed at Queens Theatre in the Park and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, where she performed for The Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr.[1] Reyes appeared in various television programs and music videos, including Midnight Spike (Spike TV), Date Patrol, Faking It and Más Maíz, a music video featuring N.O.R.E. and Fat Joe.[1]
Hardy appeared in a nude pictorial in Playboy magazine, "The Girls of Montauk", in July 2007,[1] and as "Cyber Girl of the Week" in the July 2010 edition of the Playboy Cyber Club.[citation needed] She was later named "Cyber Girl of the Month" for November 2010.[1] Sky has also appeared in GQ, Esquire magazine, Supermodels Unlimited, and STUFF.[1] Rebecca was also interviewed in MTV’s True Life: I’m a Sports Fanatic, as the NY Giants Girl, airing on September 19, 2009.[1] The show chronicled her involvement as a fan of the New York Football Giants.[1] She sells a line of football fashion handbags via one of her websites, which also promotes her self-proclaimed NY Giants fanatic status as the NY Giants Girl.[1] Hardy was named Miss Howard Stern TV for the month of December 2009 and was voted by Sirius Radio’s Howard Stern fans, as "Miss Howard TV of the Year 2009″.[1] In 2013 Hardy starred in the film Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies.
Professional wrestling career
[edit]Lucha Libre USA (2010–2012)
[edit]In 2010, Hardy conducted interviews and commentary for the MTV2 program, Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors, a show focusing on the transition of lucha libre and related organizations to the United States.[3][4][5] On March 19, 2011, Hardy made her professional wrestling debut at a Lucha Libre USA show under the ring name "Rebecca Sky", where she teamed up with Nikki Corleone and ODB against Chrissy Cialis, Jacqueline Moore and Tigresa Caliente. On the June 18 episode of LLUSA TV Tapings, Hardy teamed up with Chrissy Cialis and Vladimiro in a losing effort to Mini Park, Octagoncito and Pequeno Halloween in a mixed tag team match. In October, Hardy lost to Lady Luck in a lingerie match. She would return in 2012 during the second season, mainly teaming with Shane Helms in mixed tag team matches.
Shine Wrestling (2012−2013)
[edit]She made her debut for the new women's promotion Shine Wrestling on the inaugural show, as a face against Jayme Jameson, in a winning effort.[6] On August 17, Hardy began a rivalry with Jessicka Havok after being viciously attacked by Havok with a chair injuring her after losing to her in a match.[7] On October 19, Hardy faced off against Kellie Skater in a singles match, in a winning effort.[8]
On January 11, Hardy was defeated by Havok after Matt Hardy threw the towel in to stop Havok's attack.[9] On March 23, Hardy defeated Jessicka Havok in a Career vs. Respect match, causing Havok to shake Hardy's hand and respect her and ending the storyline rivalry between Hardy and Havok.[10]
Independent circuit (2011–2015)
[edit]On July 1, 2012, Hardy made her independent circuit debut at Extreme Air Wrestling where she teamed with Paul London and Brian Kendrick to defeat Miss Jackie and The World's Greatest Tag Team. In 2012, Sky took on Jayme Jameson for the NWA Mid-Atlantic Ladies Championship on two occasions and lost both times. On March 9, Hardy was part of an infamous triple threat match which included Brittney Savage and Spyra Andover and was mentioned by Botchamania.[citation needed] With being engaged to Matt Hardy, she has appeared at several OMEGA events which Hardy owns. Hardy debuted for promotion Family Wrestling Entertainment at No Limits, where Hardy lost to Ivelisse Vélez.[11]
Hardy made appearances in Vendetta Pro Wrestling competing singles match defeating Tab Jackson, Hudson Envy and Amber O'Neal.[12][13][14]
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2014–2017)
[edit]In the year of 2014, Hardy appeared for TNA in May through the company's One Night Only PPV's mainly on Knockouts Knockdown 2 in a match against Velvet Sky in a winning effort also qualifying for the gauntlet match later that night. However, she was eliminated by Angelina Love.[15]
Hardy appeared for TNA again in late 2015 at Bound for Glory celebrating with real life husband, Matt Hardy after he won his match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Sky returned to Impact Wrestling on January 5, 2016, and watched as Hardy was defeated by Ethan Carter III in the finals of the TNA World Title Series. On the January 19 episode of Impact Wrestling, both herself and Hardy turned into villains after Tyrus helped Hardy defeat EC3 to capture the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
On the September 1 episode of Impact Wrestling, The Hardys started a feud with Decay, involving her feuding with Decay's valet Rosemary, turning her into a face. On February 27, 2017, Hardy departed TNA, along with Matt and Jeff.
WWE (2018)
[edit]On the March 12 episode of Raw, it was announced that Hardy would make an appearance in the Ultimate Deletion match between her husband Matt and Bray Wyatt at the Hardy Compound. She also appeared the following week on Raw.
Return to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2024-Present)
[edit]In June 2024, Hardy returned to TNA. On July 4, 2024 Hardy had her first in-ring match since August 2016, fighting alongside her husband Matt Hardy in a mixed tag team match.
Personal life
[edit]In 2008, Hardy was sentenced to probation, a fine, and community service for opposing an officer without violence when police stopped her vehicle because it had a broken taillight in 2007 in Florida.[16]
On October 5, 2013, she married fellow professional wrestler Matt Hardy.[17] On June 23, 2015, they had their first child, a son. On June 8, 2017, Matt and Reby welcomed their second son.[18] On December 4, 2019, Reby gave birth to their third son.[19] On January 8, 2021, it was announced that they are expecting a fourth child.[20] On July 11, 2021, Reby gave birth to their fourth child, a daughter.[21]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2013 | Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies | Herself |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | True Life | Herself | |
2013 | Boarding Pass | Herself | Host |
2016 | Vixens Who Rule | Herself |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Reby Sky". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Sky, Reby". Shine Wrestling. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Reby Sky". RebySky.com. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^ Melanie (July 15, 2010). "Exclusive: Wrestling's Newest Siren Reby Sky Speaks on MTV2's Lucha Libre USA". www.diva-dirt.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2010. Retrieved July 19, 2010. [unreliable source]
- ^ "Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors | Full Episodes, Photos, Episode Synopsis and Recaps". MTV. Archived from the original on June 13, 2010. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
- ^ Radican, Sean (November 19, 2012). "Radican's Shine DVD Review Sseries: "Shine 1" – Rain-Roxx, Del Rey-Jazz". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ "SHINE 2 Results". SHINE.com. August 17, 2012. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ "SHINE 4 Results". SHINE.com. October 19, 2012. Archived from the original on November 27, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ^ "SHINE 6 results". Ringbelles. Archived from the original on February 20, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
- ^ Namako, Jason (March 23, 2013). "3/23 Shine #8 iPPV Results: Ybor City, Florida". WrestleView. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ Johnson, Mike. "DREAMER VS. CARLITO VS. HARDY TLC AND MORE: COMPLETE FWE 'NO LIMITS' iPPV COVERAGE". PWINSIDER. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
- ^ Sky, Riley. "Vendetta Pro Wrestling: Reby Sky vs Hudson Envy". WomenIndyWrestling. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ Sky, Riley. "Vendetta Pro Wrestling: Reby Sky vs Amber O'Neal". WomenIndyWrestling. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ Sky, Riley. "COMPLETE COVERAGE OF REBY SKY VS. TAB JACKSON". WomenIndyWrestling. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ Krotchsen, Billy (May 10, 2014). "COMPLETE TNA KNOCKOUTS KNOCKDOWN PPV SPOILERS". PWInsider. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
- ^ "Playboy Model Convicted Of Resisting Arrest During Traffic Stop". Tampa Bay Online. April 1, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ "MATT HARDY"S WIFE IS NOT DUMPING HUSBAND". TMZ. January 29, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
- ^ Wortman, James (June 9, 2017). "Matt Hardy welcomes second child". WWE. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ "WWE Star Matt Hardy and Wife Reby Welcome Son Bartholomew Kit - See His First Photos". PEOPLE.com. December 4, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
- ^ Wilen, Jerome (January 9, 2021). "Matt Hardy announces he and Reby are expecting their fourth child, a baby girl Gothic Baby". WWE News and Results, RAW and Smackdown Results, Impact News, ROH News. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Cardoza, Riley (July 13, 2021). "AEW's Matt and Rebecca Hardy Welcome Their 4th Child in Outdoor Home Birth". Us Weekly. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
Further reading
[edit]- Queens Courier: "Reby Sky: NY Giants No.1 fan", newspaper article on Reby Sky as the NY Giants Girl Archived September 6, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
External links
[edit]- Reby Sky at IMDb
- Reby Sky's profile at Cagematch.net , Internet Wrestling Database
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- People from Flushing, Queens
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