When the lights dimmed on Valerie Verman’s last appearance in a Victory Pro Wrestling ring, the moment was anything but forgettable.
Facing The Unforgiven Salem in VPW’s first-ever Body Bag Match for the Women’s Championship, Valerie brought her signature blend of ruthless confidence and calculated aggression. The match was brutal, personal, and emotionally charged—ending with Salem standing tall.
Now, months later, Verman returns to Victory Pro Wrestling as part of a tournament to crown a new VPW Women’s Champion—and this time, the road to the top may be clearer.
With Salem no longer in the title picture, the landscape of VPW’s Women’s Division has shifted dramatically. Valerie, known as the “Primadonna Princess,” enters the tournament not as an underdog, but as a serious threat with something to prove. Her previous run in VPW showcased her ability to hang with the best, and her match against Salem proved she’s willing to go to extreme lengths in pursuit of victory.
But the tournament will not be without challenges. Rising stars like Tempatious Tiphani Grady, Latina Spice Nat Castle, and the debuting Thorn in Your Side Kate Thorn stand in her way. Still, none bring the big-match experience, technical polish, or relentless ambition that Verman has carried with her throughout the independent circuit.
For Valerie Verman, this isn’t just about redemption—it’s about fulfilling the promise she made the moment she first stepped into VPW: to become champion by any means necessary.
If her past is any indication, the rest of the bracket would be wise not to overlook her. Because when the spotlight hits and the stakes are highest, Valerie Verman shines the brightest.
Victory Pro Wrestling’s Women’s Championship Tournament continues Saturday, July 12, at VPW 189: Summer Showdown.
Victory Pro Wrestling returns to Pro Game Sports in Bay Shore on Saturday night, July 12, 2025 for VPW 189: Summer Showdown
VPW PRESENTS SUMMER SHOWDOWN
Saturday July 12 | Pro Game Sports in Bay Shore
Tickets are on sale now!!!
VICTORY PRO WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Bryce Donovan vs Da Big Boofa Dezmond Cole
CHAMPIONSHIP VS HAIR MATCH
New VPW New York State Champion Rex Lawless vs The Miasma Zakk Ramses
WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER MATCHES
Tiphani Grady vs Latina Spice Nat Castle
Valerie Verman vs Kate Thorne
TAG TEAM TURMOIL MATCH
Kings of New York Security Inc vs Cain Industries
…and so much more!!!
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Get ready for an unforgettable night of live wrestling action at Pro Game Sports, the official home of Victory Pro Wrestling!
Over 13,000 square feet of space, typically dedicated to batting practice and soccer, transforms into an electric wrestling arena. Conveniently located just minutes from the heart of Bay Shore and only five minutes from the South Shore Mall, making it easy to get to and even easier to enjoy!
Food & Drinks:
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