Game Changer Wrestling announced on Wednesday that Cheerleader Melissa is the second inductee for this year’s Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame. She will be inducted by the co-founder of Shimmer, Dave Prazak.
Melissa is best known for her time in TNA/IMPACT Wrestling as Awesome Kong’s manager, Raisha Saeed. She also made appearances in the promotion in 2013 under the in-ring name of Alissa Flash.
Melissa started her pro wrestling career in 1999. She is a former two-time Shimmer Champion. She also has made appearances for APW, ChickFight, Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling and the NWA. Melissa is also a one-time Shimmer Tag Team Champion with Mercedes Martinez.
Christopher Daniels, who was announced as the first inductee, trained Melissa. Daniels will be inducted by his long-time tag team partner, and current IMPACT star Frankie Kazarian.
This year’s Indie Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place on April 2 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles during WrestleMania 39 weekend.