Kimberly Benson (May 13, 1991) is a Scottish female Professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on the Raw brand under the ring name Doudrop.
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Professional wrestling career
Viper made her debut in wrestling in 2008. She was trained by local wrestling mentor Damian O'Connor and Mikey Whiplash. In 2009, Viper made her first professional appearance for Scottish Wrestling Alliance. Since then, Viper has competed for the SWA, Pro Wrestling EVE, and Insane Championship Wrestling: Fierce Females WCPW and in the WWE as part of the Mae Young Classic. She also worked matches in France.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
TNA British Bootcamp (2014)
In October 20, 2014, Viper participated in the TNA British Boot Camp, competing with fellow UK wrestlers Nikki Storm, El Ligero, Noam Dar, Mark Andrews, Kay Lee Ray, Rampage Brown and Kris Travis. The contest was eventually won by Mark Andrews.
World Wrestling Entertainment (2017, 2019)
WWE Mae Young Classic (2017)
Benson was among several female wrestlers from around the world to participate in the 2017 WWE Mae Young Classic. She made her WWE debut under the ring name Piper Niven. On July 13th she advanced in the first round after eliminating Santana Garrett. The following night on July 14th Niven advanced in the second round after defeating Serena Deeb. During the third round held on that same night, Niven was eliminated by Toni Storm.
Two years later, Niven returned for the fourth show of the 2019 WrestleMania Axxess event on April 8th, defeating Zelina Vega. Two nights later during the April 10th 2019 episode of NXT UK, Niven defeated Portuguese recruit Killer Kelly.
In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
- Elevator Drop
- Avalanche
- Powerslam
- Snake Bite (electric chair facebuster)
- Viper Bomb (Vader Bomb)
- Michinoku Driver
Championships and accomplishments
- Association Biterroise de Catch
- ABC Women's Championship (1 time)
- Alpha Omega Wrestling
- AOW Women's Championship (1 time)
- Fierce Females
- Fierce Females Championship (1 time)
- Preston City Wrestling
- PCW Women's Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling EVE
- Pro Wrestling EVE Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling EVE International Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked her #37 in the 2017 PWI Top 50 Females
- PWI ranked her #54 in the 2018 PWI Top 100 Females
- PWI ranked her #75 in the 2019 PWI Top 100 Females
- Scottish Wrestling Entertainment
- SWE Future Division Championship (1 time)
- World Wide Wrestling League
- W3L Women's Championship (1 time)
- World Wonder Ring Stardom
- Artist Of Stardom Championship (1 time) – with Io Shirai & HZK
External links
| 2017 PWI Top 50 Females |
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| Asuka • Charlotte Flair • Alexa Bliss • Sasha Banks • Bayley • Io Shirai • Natalya • Sienna • Naomi • Kairi Sane • Mercedes Martinez • Shayna Baszler • Rosemary • LuFisto • Mayu Iwantani • Mia Yim • Allie • Ember Moon • Becky Lynch • Madison Eagles • Nicole Savoy • Nia Jax • Candice LeRae • Toni Storm • Hiroyo Matsumoto • Chelsea Green • Saraya Knight • Shazza McKenzie • Kay Lee Ray • Mickie James • Dakota Kai • Nicole Matthews • Alex Windsor • Deonna Purrazzo • Abbey Laith • Risa Sera • Viper • Carmella • Ruby Riot • Nikki Cross • Vanessa Kraven • Santana Garrett • Tessa Blanchard • Arisa Nakajima • Lady Lory • Shotzi Blackheart • Veda Scott • Alpha Female • Marti Belle • Zoey Skye |
| WWE Mae Young Classic 2017 contestants |
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Abbey Laith • Ayesha Ray • Bianca Belair • Candice LeRae • Dakota Kai • Jazzy Gabert • Kairi Sane • Kavita Devi • Kay Lee Ray • Lacey Evans • Marti Belle • Mercedes Martinez • Mia Yim • Miranda Salinas • Nicole Savoy • Piper Niven • Princesa Sugehit • Rachel Evers • Reina Gonzalez • Renee Michelle • Rhea Ripley • Sage Beckett • Santana Garrett • Sarah Logan • Serena Deeb • Shayna Baszler • Taynara Conti • Tessa Blanchard • Toni Storm • Vanessa Borne • Xia Li • Zeda |
