Robin Smith (wrestler)
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| Ring name(s) | Rockin' Robin |
| Billed height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Billed weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Born | October 9, 1964 |
| Resides | Charlotte, NC |
| Trained by | Nelson Royal |
| Debut | 1986 |
Robin Smith, better known by her stage name Rockin' Robin, is a professional wrestler. She is the youngest daughter of wrestler Aurelian "Grizzly" Smith, half-sister of Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and sister of Sam Houston.
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[edit] Career
[edit] WWF
Rockin' Robin debuted in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in late 1987. She competed at the first Survivor Series as a member of The Fabulous Moolah's team. Throughout 1988, she feuded with Sensational Sherri for the WWF Women's Title.
On October 10, 1988, she defeated Sherri for the Women's Title in Paris. At the 1989 Royal Rumble, she defended the title against Judy Martin. She continued to feud with Sherri and Martin throughout the spring. At WrestleMania V, she sang America the Beautiful. Backstage, Sherri took the opportunity to mock her.
Robin continued to defend the Women's Title against Martin throughout the summer of 1989, and then left the company.
The Women's Title was vacated in 1990.
[edit] Independents
On June 9, 1991, Robin defeated Candi Devine to become the first UWF Women's Champion at Beach Brawl, the company's first and only pay-per-view.
Robin also competed in the Ladie's Professional Wrestling Association (LPWA). She formed a tag team with former WWF Women's Champion Wendi Richter and competed at LPWA's only PPV: "Super Ladies Showdown".
Robin currently owns the WWF Women's title belt that she held and has brought it to recent personal appearances to the delight of fans.
[edit] Wrestling Facts
[edit] Wrestler(s) Managed
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- GLWA Women's Champion (1 time)
- LMLW International Champion (1 time)
- UWF Women's World Champion (1 time)
- WWF Women's Champion (1 time)
