Insight with Chris Van Vliet Kacy Catanzaro On Her WWE Release, Katana Chance Name Change, Ninja Warrior, Rhea Ripley
Jun 5, 2025
Kacy Catanzaro is a professional wrestler and athlete, famous for being the first woman to conquer the qualifying course on American Ninja Warrior and her stint in WWE as Katana Chance. She discusses her recent WWE release and what's next for her. Kacy shares thrilling insights about her journey, including injuries and challenges from transitioning between sports. She reflects on notable matches against Rhea Ripley and her experiences at the Royal Rumble. With humor and candor, Kacy highlights resilience and self-belief in facing obstacles.
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Multiple Lives and Identities
- Kacy feels like 'not the same person' across gymnastics, American Ninja Warrior, and wrestling phases.
- Each life phase felt distinct with its own identity and challenges.
Struggle to Belong in WWE
- Kacy never felt like she truly belonged in WWE despite years there.
- She struggled more with feeling out of place than with wrestling skills.
Memorable Early Matches with Raquel
- Kacy's first televised match was on the Mae Young Classic against Raquel Rodriguez.
- She also had her very first live event match with Raquel, showing a meaningful start.