Torrie WilsonTorrie WilsonTorrie Wilson (born July 24, 1975 in Boise, Idaho) is a fitness model and performer for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Smackdown! brand. Born in Boise, Idaho, her parents divorced and, at 10, she moved to the small town of McCall, Idaho. She was painfully shy but she quickly found friends in her school. She quickly found her niche in many school activities including cheerleading, dance and was very competitive in track and field. During high school, after her interest in modeling grow more serious, her mother urged Torrie to pursue it. They visited an agency and were informed that Torrie would have to lose weight to actually be considered for jobs. She lost eight pounds, but, in the process, began a four year long bout with bulimia. She finally recovered, and decided to abandon modeling. A few years after her battle with bulimia, Wilson developed an interest in fitness modeling. Torrie thought that this was a more appropriate path for her, and she began working out and building muscles. She decided to enter herself in the 1997 Ms. Galaxy fitness competition and, within nine months, after no experience in the field, she placed 13th. A year later at the same competition she placed 1st. Encouraged with her accomplishments, Wilson moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue acting. She began acting classes and was introduced to an agent, who helped her gain a few jobs. But it was a meeting with Kevin Nash backstage at her first WCW event that landed her a full time job. She worked with WCW as a valet for Billy Kidman, Shane Douglas and Kevin Nash until the company was purchased by its rival, WWE, where she continues to work for. She later married Kidman, and the couple reside in Tampa, Florida. Profile
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She later married Kidman, and the couple reside in Tampa,
Florida. Encouraged with her accomplishments, Wilson moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue acting. Torrie thought that this was a more appropriate path for her, and she began working out and building muscles. Also along with Ortiz, Ramirez hit back-to-back home runs six times, tying the major league single season set by Hank Greenberg and Rudy York (Detroit Tigers) and Frank Thomas and Magglio Ordóñez (Chicago White Sox). A few years after her battle with bulimia, Wilson developed an interest in fitness modeling. In addition, Ramírez and David Ortiz became the first pair of American League teammates to hit 40 home runs, have 100 RBI, and bat .300 since the Yankees Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in 1931, and the first Red Sox duo with 40 homers since Tony Armas and Jim Rice (1984). She finally recovered, and decided to abandon modeling. He led the American League in home runs (43), slugging average (.613) and OPS (1.009); finished 3rd in RBI (130), 6th in on base percentage (.397), 8th in base on balls (82), 10th in runs (108), and posted a .308 batting average. She lost eight pounds, but, in the process, began a four year long bout with bulimia. Coupled with impressive play on the field, this absolved Ramírez in the eyes of many Boston fans and sportswriters. They visited an agency and were informed that Torrie would have to lose weight to actually be considered for jobs. He displayed a good attitude and an enthusiasm for playing, two qualities his critics had charged that he lacked. During high school, after her interest in modeling grow more serious, her mother urged Torrie to pursue it. In 2004, nevertheless, Ramírez silenced his critics. She quickly found her niche in many school activities including cheerleading, dance and was very competitive in track and field. All 29 other teams passed, due to the length and costs of his contract. She was painfully shy but she quickly found friends in her school. After the season, the Red Sox put him on irrevocable waivers, meaning he was had but for the asking. Born in Boise, Idaho, her parents divorced and, at 10, she moved to the small town of McCall, Idaho. Some Red Sox fans criticized the outfielder, saying he should have played despite the ailment. When it was learned that he had been seen in a hotel lobby with close friend, Yankees infielder Enrique Wilson, the controversy grew, causing Boston manager Grady Little to bench Ramírez for one game. Torrie Wilson (born July 24, 1975 in Boise, Idaho) is a fitness model and performer for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Smackdown! brand. In the summer of 2003, Ramírez found himself as the latest victim of the Boston Sports Media's thirst for blood when he missed several games with pharyngitis. 1999 Miss WCW Winner. He is aggressive playing balls off the Green Monster and holding runners to singles. 2002 WWE Divas Thong Champion. Ramirez is an adept left fielder in Fenway Park, as he's learned to play all the corners and angles. March 2004 Playboy Covergirl. He still has trouble at times with footwork, his range is limited, but his arm is fairly strong, he has soft hands, and his hard work improves every aspect of his game. May 2003 Playboy Covergirl. As a fielder, he's not going for any Gold Glove Awards. Springboard-Back Elbow. He has good power that way and seems content to go with the pitch, but he is not afraid to take the occasional free walk. Schoolgirl. He does most of his hitting from center field to the right field line. DDT. He combines power, contact and patience at the plate, against left-handed pitchers and righties equally well, but he still doesn't pull the ball very often for a power hitter. Swinging Neckbreaker. Arguably, Ramírez is the best all-around righthanded hitter in the American League. Wrestlers she managed: Billy Kidman, Shane Douglas, Kevin Nash, David Flair, Tajiri & Filthy Animals (Konnan/K-Dog, Rey Mysterio, Billy Kidman, Eddie Guerrero, Juventud Guerrera). He has totaled 390 home runs and 1270 RBI in 1535 games. Current Entrance Music: "Need A Little Time" by Lilian Garcia. Through the 2004 season, Ramírez is a career .316 hitter, with a .397 on base percentage and a .613 slugging average. Previous Identities: Samantha. Though originally from the Dominican Republic, he grew up in the Washington Heights section of New York City a short walk away from Yankee Stadium. Professional Debut: April 1999. He bats and throws right-handed. Trained By: Madusa, Billy Kidman. Previously, Ramírez played with the Cleveland Indians (1993-2000). Hometown: Boise, Idaho. Manny Ramírez [rah-MEE-rez], born Manuel Arístides Ramírez (May 30, 1972 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic), is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Boston Red Sox (since 2001). Birthday: July 24, 1975. He was featured on the cover of the Electronic Arts Sports electronic game MVP Baseball 2005 [1] (http://www.easports.com/games/mvp2005/home.jsp). Weight: 133lbs (60.3 kg). Ramírez appealed to fans by joining the 2004 Red Sox tradition of growing a unique hairstyle, maintaining a solid set of dreadlocks throughout the season. Height: 5'9" (175.3 cm). His 165 RBI total in 1999 was the highest by any player since Jimmie Foxx in 1938; and made him the first player to have more RBI's than games played in a season since Ted Williams in 1949. He made the All-Star team four times, and hit 127 homers and 432 RBI in 415 games over last three seasons. 1993-2000: Ramírez collected 236 home runs and 804 RBI in 967 games, including a career-high 45 home runs in 1998, and a team-record career-high 165 RBI in 1999, when he hit .333 with 44 homers and 131 runs (also a career-high). 129 intentional walks - 12th and 56th. 1.010 OPS - 3rd and 9th. 785 extra base hits - 18th and 89th. .599 slugging average - 3rd and 8th. .411 on base percentage - 9th and 35th. 1270 RBI - 12th and 98th. 390 home runs - 12th and 43rd. .316 batting average - 4th and 69th. Career rankings among active players and on the All-Time lists
5-time Top 10 AL in RBI (1995, 1998, 2000-01, 2004). 6-time Top 10 AL in home runs (1998-2003). 7-time Top 10 AL MVP (1998-2004). 8-time Top 10 AL in total bases (1996-99, 2001-04). Twice led AL in intentional walks (2001, 2003). Twice led AL in on base percentage (2002-03). 3-time led AL in OPS (1999-2000, 2004). 3-time led AL in slugging percentage (1999-2000, 2004). Led AL in RBI (1999). Led AL in home runs (2004). Won American League batting crown (2002, .349). 5-time Silver Slugger Award (1995, 1999-2002). Hank Aaron Award (1999). World Series MVP Award (2004). 8-time All-Star (1995, 1998-2004). |