Queen of the Canvas: Viva Van
- Abby Thomspson
- 9 hours ago
- 1 min read
Viva Van did not follow the plan. She rewrote it.
From Los Angeles to international stages, Van turned a college pivot into a full-time wrestling career. Trained by Rikishi, she stepped into the ring in 2018 and never slowed down.
She built her name across the independent scene, then took it global. AAA. CMLL. NJPW. Impact. ROH. And now All Elite Wrestling, where she officially signed in 2025.
Championships followed. Multiple titles across the independent circuit, including the PCW Ultra Women’s Championship, and now the Vietnam Pro Wrestling Women’s Champion.
Her style is different. Dark. Aggressive. Unapologetic. Influenced by horror and metal, she brings a presence that stands out the moment she walks through the curtain.
She is not trying to fit in. She is built to stand out.
During Women’s History Month, Queen of the Canvas highlights competitors who create their own lane and take it worldwide.
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