Ordinarily, if you’re a newcomer to the amateur grappling ranks in the UK, you really don’t wantPippa L’Vinn taking notice of you. If she does, it usually consists of her mentally painting atarget on you, and then carrying that out by giving you an education
in pain on the mats.
But for the young woman known in grappling circles as Raven, the attention she’s receiving from theveteran wrestler is of a different variety. For one thing, Raven has already wrestled with Pippaseveral times. And although the rookie has lost each encounter, every time she notably improvedher performance…so much so, that L’Vinn herself began to comment with admiration to others onRaven’s development.
A compliment from Pippa is a high praise indeed, but what came next for Raven was nothing shortof unprecedented: She asked the newcomer to meet with her, and told her that she was mightilyimpressed with what Raven had accomplished thus far, and even more so by what she could potentiallyaccomplish in the future. Then came the bombshell, as Pippa told Raven she would like to mentor her.What’s more, she would even like to partner with her in amateur or pro/am tag team matches!
And thus is born the Blackbirds, making a seismic shift in the balances of power in the amateurgrappling world!
Rest assured, fans of the Red Hot Mamas, Pippa will continue to partner with Shelby Beach forpro wrestling tag bouts. But when it comes to amateur action in the Southern Belles Club,Raven will be at her side.
And already, this remarkably opportunity has paid dividends for Raven. Shortly after undertakingtraining with Pippa, Raven wrestled Viktoria. Now, Belles fans know full well how accomplished afighter the blonde Hungarian is, and she was expected to take the victory in this match. So imagineViktoria’s surprise when in the end, it was Raven who drew the final submission!Keen-eyed spectators noted that the brunette’s repertoire of moves has grown substantially,no doubt the beneficiary of her working with L’Vinn.
What’s next for the Blackbirds? They’re keeping their options open and their plans a secret atthe moment, but it’s safe to say that we will be hearing quite a bit about this new partnershipin the months to come!
