First of all, I would like to say sorry for the delay in getting this out, but that wasn't my fault. All that matters is that I eventually got it out, albeit, a few days late!!
The woman of many names. You might know her as Victoria. Maybe as Tara? Or perhaps you just know her as Lisa Marie Varon.
It doesn't matter what you call her, because without a shadow of a doubt, she deserves another name: One of the greatest women's wrestlers of all time.
In my opinion, Tara is currently one of the most underrated performers of any wrestling promotion in the world.
She may not get as much publicity as some of the 'eye candy' on offer right now, but she is truly one of the best all-around athletes in wrestling today.
Lisa Marie Varon first started her career as a body builder and a fitness model during the mid 90's, where she won many amateur titles and competitions, including ESPN2's Fitness America Series in 1997.
In 1998, Varon competed in the Miss Galaxy Competition, during which she was first introduced to Torrie Wilson, who was competing for WCW at the time.
With Wilson's help, she unsuccessfully attempted to gain a WCW contract. However, this encouraged Varon to work at becoming a better athlete with the chance of success at another time.
Later in her fitness career, Varon also befriended female wrestler Trish Stratus who also worked on the competition circuit. Stratus began to give Varon advice on how to break into the wrestling business.
However, Varon would really get her opportunity at wrestling thanks to Chyna.
During training in Los Angeles, Varon would meet Chyna, who encouraged her to send a workout tape to WWF with hope of securing a contract.
This was a good move, as Varon was signed to a developmental contract in early 2000.
From here on out, the career of one of the greatest female technical wrestlers was able to grow and blossom into a now historic legacy.
At Survivor Series 2002, Varon was given her first taste of gold when she beat women's champion Trish Stratus in a hardcore match to secure the Women's championship.
In her first reign, she successfully defended her title against many of the top women wrestlers in WWE at the time, such as Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus, and Stacy Keibler.
She would hold the belt until Wrestlemania XIX, when she dropped the title to Trish Stratus during a triple threat match that also featured Jazz.
Despite not being in the title picture, Varon would prove to be a dominant force in the WWE Women's division, competing in many historic matches including a victory over Lita in the first ever women's cage match in November 2003.
It was shortly after this that she became a firm fan favourite, adding high flying and risky moves to her resume, such as her signature standing moonsault.
In February 2004, Varon became a two-time women's champion after defeating Molly Holly, Lita and Jazz in a Fatal Four-Way contest.
This would again be a lengthy reign for the talented superstar, who would have the prestige of retaining her title at Wrestlemania XX against Molly Holly in the now infamous 'Title vs Hair' match.
She would eventually lose the title to Trish Stratus, but was always considered a top contender for the belt, regardless of who was champion at the time.
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