Allie

Early career and training in Ontario

Laura Dennis began her journey in professional wrestling on her seventeenth birthday, signing up for training at the Squared Circle Training centre in Toronto, Ontario, with Rob Etcheverria. Etcheverria gave her the ring name Cherry Bomb, under which she would compete for over a decade. She later received additional training from Derek Wylde to further develop her in-ring skills. Dennis made her official in-ring debut in May 2005 in Oshawa, Ontario, marking the start of a career that would see her become a staple of the Canadian independent scene. Her early matches were for promotions like the Pure Wrestling Association (PWA), where she competed in the Elite 8 Tournament but was eliminated in the first round by Danyah Rivietz. She scored her first professional victory against 21st Century Fox at a PWX event, and in January 2006 competed in a match to determine the inaugural PWA Elite Women's Champion, losing to 21st Century Fox.

Rise on the Canadian independent scene

She debuted for Great Canadian Wrestling (GCW) on May 1, 2006, quickly associating herself with and managing Jake O'Reilly. Her athletic style led to notable matches, including a tournament for the inaugural GCW W.I.L.D. Championship in November 2006 where she defeated Portia Perez in the first round before losing to Sirelda in the semi-finals. She won that championship in a fatal four-way match on April 14, 2007, defeating the reigning champion April Hunter, Hailey Rogers, and Miss Danyah at the Anarchy in Angus show. She successfully defended the title by disqualification against the Southside Stranglerette before losing it to Miss Danyah on June 22, 2007. A neck injury sustained in a victory over Danyah on September 7, 2007, forced a nine-month hiatus from wrestling. Upon her return, she became a key part of the NCW Femmes Fatales promotion, debuting at its first show on September 5, 2009, losing to Sara Del Rey. She gained her first victory in the promotion on February 6, 2010, defeating Mistress Belmont. She also held the Classic Championship Wrestling Women's Championship during this period, successfully defending it against Evilyn, Alexxis, and Jaime D.

Tag team success as The Kimber Bombs in Shimmer and Shine

A significant chapter in Dennis's career was her tag team partnership with Kimber Lee, collectively known as The Kimber Bombs. The team first formed in Shimmer Women Athletes, briefly called Team Combat Zone before adopting their famous name. They challenged for the Shimmer Tag Team Championship multiple times, including an unsuccessful attempt against The Canadian NINJAs (Portia Perez and Nicole Matthews) at Femmes Fatales IX in July 2012. They finally captured the titles from 3G (Kellie Skater and Tomoka Nakagawa) on April 11, 2015. They held the championships for over a year before losing them to Evie and Heidi Lovelace on June 26, 2016. In Shine Wrestling, The Kimber Bombs debuted at the promotion's inaugural show in July 2012 where Cherry Bomb lost to Christina Von Eerie. They participated in the tournament for the inaugural Shine Tag Team Championships in February 2014 but were eliminated in the first round by The Lucha Sisters. They later won those titles from Legendary (Malia Hosaka and Brandi Wine) at Shine 25. Their reign was cut short when they were stripped of the championships on October 2, 2015, at Shine 30 by official Lexie Fyfe due to Cherry Bomb suffering a knee injury. The team's aggressive, high-flying style made them one of the most notable tag teams in women's independent wrestling during the mid-2010s.

Combat Zone Wrestling and the TV Ready stable

Beginning in late 2012, Cherry Bomb began appearing for the Philadelphia-based hardcore promotion Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW) alongside her real-life partner, Pepper Parks. She lost her debut match for the promotion to Nevaeh at the Cerebral event in October 2012. They developed a villainous 'fitness power couple' gimmick, offering unsolicited health advice to audiences. This led to a notable feud with Greg Excellent and Candice LeRae, which included a mixed tag team match at Down with the Sickness 2013 where Cherry Bomb attacked Excellent with a kettle bell to secure a win. The feud resulted in a storyline where Cherry Bomb was forced to conform to Excellent's lifestyle, a contrast to her fitness persona, until Parks 'won her back' by defeating Excellent at the High Stakes internet pay-per-view on March 8, 2014. In 2015, Cherry Bomb and Parks aligned with BLK Jeez to form the stable TV Ready. The trio won the CZW World Tag Team Championship on December 12, 2015, at the seventeenth annual Cage of Death event, defeating Dan Barry and Sozio. They lost the titles to Da Hit Squad at Prelude to Violence 2016 on May 14, 2016, which marked Cherry Bomb and Parks's final appearance for CZW as they prepared to sign with TNA. She made a one-off return on September 10, 2016, to accompany TV Ready in an unsuccessful championship challenge.

Impact Wrestling tenure and the evolution of Allie

Laura Dennis first appeared for Impact Wrestling (then TNA) on the December 5, 2013, edition of Impact Wrestling in a squash match loss to Gail Kim. She returned for the One Night Only Knockouts Knockdown 2015 event on February 14, 2015, under her real name, losing again to Gail Kim. She officially signed a contract in March 2016 and was rebranded as Allie, initially introduced as the meek, bullied personal assistant to Maria Kanellis. Her character arc culminated in a surprising victory where she won the Impact Knockouts Championship in a five-way match on August 25, 2016, at a Turning Point special, pinning Madison Rayne after being knocked out. She lost the title to Maria a week later under duress. This underdog story resonated strongly with fans and led to a lengthy feud with Maria and Laurel Van Ness, which included a memorable segment where Allie was forced to be the ring bearer at the wedding of Braxton Sutter and Van Ness. Allie won the Knockouts Championship a second time in early 2018 (filmed in January, aired in March), defeating Laurel Van Ness. Her second reign included successful defences against Sienna on March 22, 2018, and against Su Yung at the Redemption pay-per-view. A major storyline involved her friendship with Rosemary and a subsequent descent into a 'Dark Allie' persona after Rosemary was defeated and symbolically buried by Su Yung. This dark arc saw her briefly ally with the supernatural Su Yung and turn on Kiera Hogan before her character was written off television in March 2019 after 'dying' in Rosemary's arms.

All Elite Wrestling and the persona of The Bunny

In March 2019, it was announced that Allie had signed with the newly formed All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She debuted at the Fyter Fest event in June 2019, defeating Leva Bates after a superkick. She was defeated by Brandi Rhodes at Fight for the Fallen and participated in the AEW Women's Casino Battle Royal at All Out, eliminated by eventual winner Nyla Rose. In November 2019, she debuted a variation of her 'Dark Allie' character called The Bunny, appearing as a manager and valet for her husband The Blade and his partner The Butcher, making a dramatic entrance through the ring mat and attacking Cody to turn heel. In May 2020, she ceased appearing with that group and began a romantic storyline with Q.T. Marshall, turning face. She managed Marshall and Dustin Rhodes, and returned to in-ring competition on June 16, 2020, on AEW Dark, teaming with Brandi Rhodes as 'The Nightmare Sisters'. They reached the final of the Women's Tag Team Cup Tournament in August 2020, losing to Diamante and Ivelisse. On October 20, 2020, on AEW Dark, she turned heel again, returning as The Bunny and aligning with Eddie Kingston's stable, betraying Marshall during his match. She competed in the AEW TBS Championship tournament in November 2021, losing in the first round to Red Velvet. On February 23, 2022, she challenged Jade Cargill for the TBS Championship on Dynamite and was defeated. Her final AEW match was a championship bout against AEW Women's World Champion Jamie Hayter on the Championship Fight Night edition of Dynamite on February 8, 2023.

International and other promotional appearances

Beyond North America, Laura Dennis has competed in Japan and Mexico under different ring names. She toured Japan in November 2010, teaming with Sexy Star and Madison Eagles in a loss, and winning a tag match at a Super FMW show. She returned to Japan in July 2012, making her debut for the Ice Ribbon promotion with a win over Kurumi on July 28, and winning a tag team match the following day at a Kaientai Dojo and Reina X World co-promoted event. Under the Allie name, she was announced as part of Team Canada for the Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide Lucha Libre World Cup (2016) Women's Division Tournament, alongside KC Spinelli and Taya. She also had try-outs with World Wrestling Entertainment, appearing in a segment on the May 17, 2010, episode of Raw with Goldust and attending a try-out camp at Florida Championship Wrestling in March 2011. In Ring of Honor, she debuted in 2013, losing a four-way match but winning a singles match against MsChif in May of that year.

Return to Impact/TNA and current status in DemonXBunny

Following her departure from AEW in 2023, Laura Dennis returned to the company now known again as TNA. She performs under the Allie ring name and is a member of the faction DemonXBunny alongside longtime ally Rosemary and Kiera Hogan. This marks a reunion with the supernatural elements and characters from her later Impact storylines, particularly her past connections to Rosemary and the narrative involving Su Yung. Her current work continues her legacy within the promotion where she first achieved mainstream prominence as a singles competitor and a two-time Knockouts Champion. The faction provides a platform for her character work and in-ring abilities within TNA's Knockouts division, allowing her to draw upon her extensive history with Rosemary. Her experience as a former champion and seasoned performer adds depth to the group's dynamics and ongoing storylines on TNA programming.

Championships and accomplishments

Throughout her career, Laura Dennis has captured championships across multiple promotions. In Impact Wrestling, she is a two-time Knockouts Champion. On the independent circuit, her tag team success with Kimber Lee is highlighted by winning the Shimmer Tag Team Championship and the Shine Tag Team Championship once each. As a singles competitor, she held the Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU) Championship, winning it from LuFisto on May 9, 2015. Early in her career, she captured the GCW W.I.L.D. Championship in Great Canadian Wrestling in April 2007. She also held the Classic Championship Wrestling Women's Championship. In Combat Zone Wrestling, she was part of the stable TV Ready that won the CZW World Tag Team Championship in December 2015. These titles reflect her longevity and adaptability across different styles of wrestling, from traditional tag team wrestling in Shimmer to the hardcore environment of CZW and the mainstream television platforms of Impact and AEW.

Personal life and relationships

Laura Dennis is married to fellow professional wrestler Pepper Parks (Benny Cuntapay). Their real-life relationship was often incorporated into their on-screen storylines, particularly during their time together in Combat Zone Wrestling and Impact Wrestling. In Impact, Parks performed under the ring name Braxton Sutter, and their on-screen romantic storyline was a central part of programming in 2016 and 2017, including a notable wedding angle with Laurel Van Ness. Dennis has spoken about the unique experience of working closely with her spouse in a demanding industry. The couple's partnership extended to their in-ring characters, most visibly in CZW's 'fitness power couple' gimmick and in AEW where she managed him as The Bunny. Outside of wrestling, she maintains a private life, with her public focus remaining on her professional career and character development.

Questions about Allie

What is Allie's real name?

Allie's real name is Laura Dennis. She was born on September 3, 1987. She began her professional wrestling career under the ring name Cherry Bomb, which she used for over a decade on the independent circuit before adopting the name Allie upon signing with Impact Wrestling in 2016. In All Elite Wrestling, she performed under the name The Bunny, a darker variation of her Allie character.

Which championships has Allie won in Impact Wrestling?

Allie is a two-time Impact Knockouts Champion. She first won the championship in a five-way match on August 25, 2016, though her reign lasted only one week. She captured the title for a second time in early 2018 by defeating Laurel Van Ness. Her second reign included successful title defences against competitors like Sienna, Su Yung, and Taya Valkyrie before she eventually lost the championship to Su Yung in a Last Rites match at the Under Pressure event.

Who were The Kimber Bombs?

The Kimber Bombs were a successful tag team consisting of Laura Dennis (as Cherry Bomb) and Kimber Lee. They competed primarily in Shimmer Women Athletes and Shine Wrestling. The team won the Shimmer Tag Team Championship in April 2015 and the Shine Tag Team Championship in 2015. They were known for their cohesive, aggressive style and were one of the top women's tag teams on the independent circuit during their run together before disbanding.

What was Allie's role in All Elite Wrestling (AEW)?

In AEW, Laura Dennis performed primarily under the name The Bunny. She debuted in 2019 and later became a manager and valet for The Butcher and The Blade, who included her real-life husband. Her character went through several turns, alternating between heel and face alignments. She competed in various tournaments, including the AEW TBS Championship tournament and the Owen Hart Cup, and was involved in notable feuds and matches until her final appearance in early 2023.

Sources: Wikipedia and current public reporting, checked by the Garbutt Disposal desk. Last updated 2026-10-22.