Kacy Catanzaro Biography

(American Professional Wrestler)

Birthday: January 4, 1990 (Capricorn)

Born In: Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States

Kacy Catanzaro is an American professional obstacle course athlete and former NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) gymnast. She is the first woman athlete to qualify for the finals of American sports entertainment competition ‘American Ninja Warrior’ and by far the only woman to successfully finish a city finals course. Her performance in the competition earned her the nickname ‘Mighty Kacy’. Apart from this she has participated in professional gymnastics during her college days. Kacy Catanzaro has also showcased her talent in the Japanese competition ‘SASUKE 32’. As part of her career, she has co-hosted television series named ‘Team Ninja Warrior College Madness’. She is also the managing partner of obstacle course gymnasium ‘Alpha Warrior’. In 2017, she signed with the WWE.

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Quick Facts

Nick Name: Mighty Kacy

Also Known As: Kacy Esther Catanzaro, Katana Chance

Age: 34 Years, 34 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Andrew Catanzaro

mother: Kathryn Catanzaro

siblings: Cheryl Catanzaro, Jessica Catanzaro

Born Country: United States

American Women Towson University

Height: 5'0" (152 cm), 5'0" Females

U.S. State: New Jersey

More Facts

education: Towson University

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    What is Kacy Catanzaro's occupation?

    Kacy Catanzaro is a professional wrestler and former gymnast.
  • 2

    What is Kacy Catanzaro known for in the world of sports?

    Kacy Catanzaro is known for being the first woman to qualify for the finals of the television show American Ninja Warrior.
  • 3

    Has Kacy Catanzaro competed in any other athletic competitions besides American Ninja Warrior?

    Yes, Kacy Catanzaro has also competed in the WWE Mae Young Classic tournament.
  • 4

    What inspired Kacy Catanzaro to pursue a career in wrestling?

    Kacy Catanzaro has cited her love for competition and athleticism as the main inspirations behind her decision to become a professional wrestler.
  • 5

    How has Kacy Catanzaro's background in gymnastics helped her in her wrestling career?

    Kacy Catanzaro's background in gymnastics has provided her with agility, strength, and flexibility that have proven to be valuable assets in the wrestling ring.
Career

An athlete by passion, Kacy Catanzaro began training for gymnastics from a very young age. Athletics earned her scholarships for her school as well as college education. While studying at the Towson University in Maryland, she took part in various collegiate competitions like the Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 2012. That year she earned the title of ‘Southeast Regional Gymnast of the Year’ and ‘Eastern College Athletic Conference Gymnast of the Year’.

From the beginning of 2013, she has been associated with obstacle course gymnasium ‘Alpha Warrior’, a brand of which she is now a managing partner. Kacy Catanzaro spent years preparing herself for the television sports challenge ‘American Ninja Warrior’. In 2013, however, she failed to qualify and though entered as a wild card entry, got eliminated during the course. In 2014, she became the first women to successfully finish the qualifying round of American Ninja Warrior (in Season 6). She also became the first woman to complete climbing up the warped wall in the competition. She went on to compete in the Dalls finals that season. Her performance earned her much appreciation and elevated her into a social media celebrity.

In 2015, she failed to get through the Houston Qualifying round of American Ninja Warrior (Season 7). In 2016, she was extended an invitation to compete at the 32nd competition of ‘Sasuke’, which is the Japanese version of American Ninja Warrior. Her strong performance allowed her to set the record of the maximum number of rounds a female athlete has taken part in the competition. The same year she failed to qualify for the Oklahoma City Qualifying round of the American Ninja Warrior (Season 8). Despite being given the advantage of a wild card entry, she failed to successfully complete obstacles. She also competed in the Broken Skull Ranch in 2016, a competition that she failed to win. Towards the end of 2016, she co-presented the series of shows titled, ‘Team Ninja Warrior College Madness’. In the beginning of 2017, Kacy Catanzaro was spotted at a tryout session of the WWE at the WWE Performance Center at Orlando, Florida.

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Personal Life

Kacy Catanzaro was born on January 14, 1990, in New Jersey, United States, to Andrew Catanzaro and Kathryn Catanzaro. She has two sisters, Cheryl Catanzaro and Jessica Catanzaro. Inclined towards sports from a young age, she began gymnastics when she was 5 years old. She spent her childhood at Belleville, New Jersey and completed her schooling there on an athletic scholarship. Between 2009 and 2012, she attended the Towson University in Maryland with a Division 1 scholarship. She has a pet dog named Mr. Mogley, and is seen posting plenty of pictures with her pet on social media. During her workouts, she listens to works of artists like Miley Cyrus, Backstreet Boys, and R. Kelly etc.

Kacy Catanzaro was in a relationship with stuntman Brent Steffensen, with whom she trained at obstacle course gymnasiums. She was romantically linked to wrestler Trevor Mann. She also dated Naoufal Abouelhouda. 

Facts About Kacy Catanzaro
Kacy Catanzaro made history as the first woman to complete the American Ninja Warrior obstacle course, showcasing her incredible strength and agility.
Before becoming a professional athlete, Kacy Catanzaro was a competitive gymnast, which helped hone her skills for the challenging Ninja Warrior course.
Kacy Catanzaro is known for her positive attitude and determination, inspiring many fans with her perseverance and hard work.
In addition to her physical abilities, Kacy Catanzaro is also a talented dancer, showcasing her versatility and creativity in different forms of movement.
Kacy Catanzaro's success on American Ninja Warrior has helped break down barriers for women in the world of obstacle course competitions, showing that gender is not a limitation when it comes to athletic achievement.

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