Lindsay Kay Hayward (born July 28, 1987) is an American actress and retired professional wrestler better known by her ring names, Isis the Amazon and Aloisia (her WWE name). In 2013, Guinness World Records certified her as being the "tallest actress in a leading role", originally standing 6-foot 9, she had lost 3/4 inches in height[1] due to a slipped disc.[2]
Isis the Amazon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lindsay Kay Howard July 28, 1987 Walnut Creek, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Amazon |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, professional wrestler |
| Height | 6 ft 8+1⁄4 in (2.04 m) |
| Children | 1 |
Background
editBorn in Walnut Creek, California, she played for the Rocklin Thunder at Rocklin High School in Rocklin, California. She played basketball for Forest Lake Christian High School and helped her team win the sectional championship. Her mother is named Ellen Roney and she has a sister named Tabitha.[3]
Professional wrestling career
editOn April 17, 2008, ICWMiami found Isis the Amazon while hosting events at the Exxxotica Convention. She was introduced to "Soulman" Alex G, who became her trainer. For the following few months, she began to valet ICW Tag Team Champions, Dade County Collision. Also, in 2008, she challenged Tracy Taylor for the Professional Girl Wrestling Association championship. Then she competed for Coastal Championship Wrestling from 2008 to 2009, Rampage Pro Wrestling in 2009 and Juggalo Championship Wrestling from 2009 to 2010.
In 2010, she was scheduled to appear as "Aloisia" on season 3 of WWE's WWE NXT. She was going to be the tallest Diva ever to compete in the company's history.[4] Took part in seminars with Jimmy Snuka. She was managed by Vickie Guerrero until being replaced by Kaitlyn. She was released a few weeks after her signing after WWE discovered "erotic photos" taken of her online.
In 2011, she competed in Absolute Intense Wrestling in January, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in February, and then National Wrestling Alliance Signature Pro Wrestling in May.
She retired from wrestling in 2011.
In 2016, she started training with Brian Kendrick for a potential return to professional wrestling but has since remained retired.
Acting history
edit- In 2013, she played a 7-foot-tall CEO in R100[5]
- In 2014, she played Katja in The Internship Games.
- In 2015 Grey's Anatomy Season 12 Episode 2 she guest starred as Jade Bell
- In 2015, she played Cassie in Rumors[6]
- In 2016, she starred in You Have a Nice Flight.
Other appearances
editLindsay Hayward appeared as herself in the TLC series My Giant Life, where the show concentrated on her reuniting with her father and her difficulties doing normal things, like clothes shopping, flying in a plane, or getting acting jobs. During season 2 of My Giant Life, Hayward stated that she would eventually return to professional wrestling and she also said that she hopes to perform at WrestleMania one day.[citation needed]
Personal life
editOn June 28, 2015, she announced on her Facebook page that she is in a relationship.[7] Her son Liam was born on September 12, 2017.[8]
References
edit- ^ Tallest actress in a leading role on GuinnessWorldRecords.com retrieved 9 February 2015
picture of her holding plaque
The tallest actress in a leading role is Lindsay Hayward (USA) who measured 203.84 cm (6 ft 8.25 in) in Los Angeles, California, USA, on November 21, 2013 - ^ "I was born in Walnut Creek, California on July 28, 1987 and was 6 feet tall by age 9. By age 13, I was 6′ 9″, but later lost about 3/4″ in height due to a slipped disc. "
- ^ "Lindsay Hayward Bio - VirginiaSports.com - University of Virginia Official Athletics Website - UVA Cavaliers Women's Basketball". www.virginiasports.com. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ^ This Day in Wrestling History published September 16, 2014, by Cageside Seats
Hayward would have been the tallest woman to compete in a WWE ring in company history. - ^ Film Review: 'R100' published February 3, 2014, by Variety
Bondage's seven-foot tall CEO (Lindsay Hayward) as a cross between a distaff Bond villain and a Third Reich heavy. - ^ Theater review: Wacky storyline tests actors in 'Rumors' published February 3, 2015, in Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- ^ "Lindsay Hayward - In a Relationship | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ^ "Six Days After Star of 'My Giant Life' Gives Birth to Sick Baby, She Reveals Some Good News". dearly.com. September 18, 2017. Archived from the original on October 7, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
