Gail Kim Biography
Toronto native Gail Kim is a retired Canadian-American professional wrestler, currently signed to Impact Wrestling, where she serves as a producer. In Impact Wrestling, she is also a record-setting seven-time Knockouts Champion.
She is famous for her two stints in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where she won the WWE Women’s Championship in her first match. Kim started her career wrestling on the Canadian-American independent circuit, prior to joining WWE in 2002. She became the first WWE Diva in history to win a championship in her debut match.
After being launched through WWE in 2004, Kim joined TNA in September 2005. There, she joined the tag team America’s Most Wanted as their valet. After the dissolution of the group, Kim carried out as a singles wrestler, subsequently becoming the inaugural TNA Knockouts Champion in October 2007.
She later left TNA in August 2008, to go back to WWE three months later, in which she remained till 2011. The following October she returned to TNA. In 2012, Pro Wrestling Illustrated named Kim the primary female wrestler inside the global and in 2016 she turned into introduced because of the first female inductee into the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Gail Kim Education
She attended York Memorial Collegiate Institute and majored in kinesiology at the University of Toronto before transferring to Ryerson University and changing her major to nutrition.
Gail Kim Professional Career
- Independent circuit (2000–2002, 2005)
- World Wrestling Entertainment (2002–2004)
- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
America’s Most Wanted (2005–2007) - Singles competition (2007–2008)
- Return to WWE (2008–2011)
- Return to TNA/Global Force Wrestling/Impact Wrestling
Alliance with Karen Jarrett and Madison Rayne (2011–2012) - Championship reigns (2013–2016)
- Hall of Famer (2016–2017)
- Retirement and producer (2018–present)
Gail Kim Age
Kim was born on 20 February 1977 in Toronto, Canada. Her horoscope sun sign is Pisces and Chinese zodiac sign is Dragon. She is 42 years of age as of 2019.
Gail Kim Nationality
On October 10, 2017, Kim announced that she became an American citizen. Since she is also a Canadian citizen, she now holds dual citizenship.
Gail Kim Married
Daughter
Kim married celebrity chef Robert Irvine on May 11, 2012. The couple met on the set of Dinner: Impossible. She has two stepdaughters.
Gail Kim Body Measurements
Height: ft in'(Meters or cm): 5 ft 4 in or 1.63 m.
Weight: Pounds(lbs): 54 kgs.
Shoe Size: 7.5 US.
Body Shape: Not available
Hair Colour: Black.
Breast/Bust: 35 in / 89 cm.
Waist size: 23 in / 59 cm.
Hips size: 33 in / 86 cm.
Bra size: 40C (US) / 90C (EU).
Cup size: C (US).
Eye color: Dark Brown.
Gail Kim Salary
Furthermore, she has an average salary of $40K annually. While her contract with TNA, her salary to be bumped from $300 per appearance to $600.
Gail Kim Net Worth
Kim is a Canadian professional wrestler and model who has a net worth of $800 thousand. Gail has earned her net worth from her active and successful wrestling career with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Gail Kim Media
Kim posed topless for a mobile advert marketing campaign in South Korea. In 2007, Kim was among Forbes’ top 40 list of “America’s Most Eligible Bachelorettes”. In 2009, Kim was a part of the cast of the independent psychological thriller entitled Royal Kill.
On October 13, 2011, Gail Kim, along with The Miz, John Morrison, Kofi Kingston, Heath Slater, and Eve Torres appeared on a special WWE edition of Family BrainSurge.
On August 18, 2012, Kim’s and Robert Irvine’s wedding ceremony was documented on an episode of Irvine’s Restaurant: Impossible program. Gail additionally appeared with her husband, Robert, on an episode of Guy’s Family Road Trip.
Kim was cast in the video games WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 and WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 during her second and final run with WWE.
Gail Kim Last Match
Kim wrestled what was announced to be the final match of her career on February 3, 2018, for Southside Wrestling in Stevenage, United Kingdom, where she defeated Kasey Owens in the main event of the show.
After her retirement, she was selected as a producer and agent with Impact Wrestling, where her role would be to work with the women that are currently signed in the company.
In late–November, Kim was inserted in the feud between Taya Valkyrie and Tessa Blanchard, after the latter had retained her title by attacking the referee.
In December, in order to prevent any shenanigans from their upcoming match, Kim was announced as the special guest referee for the next encounter between the two Knockouts, that was set for January 6, 2019, at Impact Wrestling Homecoming.
At the event, after she attacked Kim multiple times, Blanchard lost the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship to Valkyrie after Kim used her finishing move “Eat Defeat” on Tessa Blanchard.
Throughout the next few months, the feud between Kim and Blanchard progressed even further as both attacked each other inside and outside the ring (including at the restaurant of Kim’s husband).
This led to the announcement of a match between the two, at Impact Wrestling Rebellion on April 28, where Blanchard defeated Kim in what was officially Kim’s last match.
After the match the two women embraced and in a backstage interview, Kim confirmed that she is still going to work as a producer for the company.
Gail Kim Championships & Accomplishments
- Apocalypse Wrestling Federation
Diva of the Year (2001) - Association Biterroise de Catch
ABC Women’s Championship (1 time) - Funkin’ Conservatory
FC Women’s Championship (1 time) - Imperial Wrestling Revolution
IWR Diamond Championship (1 time) - Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Ranked her No. 1 of the top 50 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 50 in 2012 - Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling
TNA / Impact Knockouts Championship (7 times)
TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Madison Rayne
Knockout of the Year (2007)
Gauntlet for the Gold (2007, 2016 – Knockouts)
Queen of the Knockouts (2013)
World Cup (2015) – with Jeff Hardy, Gunner, Rockstar Spud, Davey Richards, and Crazzy Steve
TNA Hall of Fame (Class of 2016) - World Wrestling Entertainment
WWE Women’s Championship (1 time)
Gail Kim Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gail Kim?
Kim is a retired Canadian-American professional wrestler.
How old is Gail Kim?
Kim was born on 20 February 1977. She is 42 years of age as of 2019.
How tall is Gail Kim?
She stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in or 1.63 m.
Is Gail Kim married?
Kim married celebrity chef Robert Irvine.
How much is Gail Kim worth?
She has an estimated net worth of $800 thousand.
How much does Gail Kim make?
Furthermore, she has an average salary of $40K annually. While her contract with TNA, her salary to be bumped from $300 per appearance to $600.
Where does Gail live?
Gail lives in Tampa, Florida, United State.
Is Gail Kim dead or alive?
Kim is still alive and in good health.
Where is Gail now?
She is currently signed to Impact Wrestling, where she serves as a producer.
What happened to Gail Kim?
Kim was on the list of the 10 Best Non-WWE Female Wrestlers of the Decade.
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