MJ Eagles debuts as pro wrestler despite severe hearing loss
Madison Eagles is a legendary wrestler. Her nineteen-year-old daughter, who is legally deaf, made her pro wrestling debut in July.
MJ Eagles is a University of Wollongong student studying English literature and creative writing. MJ is a rising star in the wrestling ring.
MJ made her pro debut in July on the Pro Wrestling Australia tour. The debut was remarkable because she is legally deaf with severe hearing loss.
Many thought this barrier would stop her from wrestling. Her mother Madison Eagles is considered the greatest Australian female wrestler ever.
Her father Michael Spencer also wrestles professionally. Growing up in the wrestling world, she learned to work around her disability with her parents' help.
In less than a year, she became a fan favourite. She now has over two thousand Instagram followers.
The family will perform together on PWA's Prize Fight card at Anita's Theatre on Saturday, September 26.
- 19
- Age
- July
- Debut timing
- Over 2,000
- Instagram followers
- Madison Eagles and Michael Spencer
- Parents
Why it mattersHer success shows that adaptive coaching and inclusive design help disabled athletes compete at the professional level.
AustraliaHer story signals PWA's commitment to inclusion in Australian wrestling and expands opportunity for deaf and disabled athletes across the country.
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