Nicole Bass | |
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Birth name | Nicole Bass |
Born |
Middle Village, New York, United States |
August 10, 1964
Died | February 17, 2017 | (aged 52)
Cause of death | Myocardial infarction |
Spouse(s) | Bob Fuchs (m. 1985; d. 2013) |
Professional wrestling career | |
Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Billed weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
Billed from | New York, New York |
Trained by | ECW House of Hardcore |
Debut | 1998 |
Retired | 2000 |
Nicole Bass-Fuchs (née Bass; August 10, 1964 – February 17, 2017) was an American bodybuilder, actress, professional wrestler, and professional wrestling valet. She worked for companies such as Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Federation and XPW. From 1993 to her passing, she made numerous appearances on The Howard Stern Show and took part as a contestant in Stern's 1993 pay-per-view television event The Miss Howard Stern New Year's Eve Pageant. She then became a member of the show's Wack Pack.
Bass was born in Middle Village in Queens, New York.
Bass had an extensive career as a female bodybuilder in the late '80s and throughout the '90s. She won the 1997 NPC National Bodybuilding Championship.
Bass debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling during the first half of 1998. She aligned herself with Justin Credible, Chastity and Jason. She participated in feuds with Tommy Dreamer, Mikey Whipwreck and Beulah McGillicutty.
Bass soon joined the World Wrestling Federation, debuting as Sable's bodyguard at WrestleMania XV on March 28, 1999. She became involved in an extended feud with Debra McMichael, which culminated in a mixed tag match pitting Bass and Val Venis against Jeff Jarrett and Debra at the 1999 WWF Over the Edge. Bass was then aligned with Venis until she accidentally whacked him with Jarrett's guitar after losing a bikini contest to Debra. The following week, she interfered in a match between Debra and Ivory, with Debra losing her Women's Championship due to Nicole's interference.