Light It Up Like Dynamite

The Moscow-born grappler learned the ropes in the U.S., paid her dues in Canada, and, at the onset of a pandemic, opted to continue training in Japan instead of flying home. After betting on herself, she’s hoping to hit the jackpot.

IN 2020, THE world was faced with a global pandemic that sent the lives of millions into a tailspin. As COVID-19 began to wreak its havoc on North America, independent wrestler Masha Slamovich was faced with the biggest decision of her young career—one that would forever impact her trajectory in professional wrestling.

Almost seven thousand miles away from home, Slamovich has now been living and training for over