Let’s get something straight: if Kc Spinelli were born 20 years earlier, she’d have powerbombed her way through the Attitude Era and walked off with every title while stealing the beers from Steve Austin’s cooler. But she wasn’t. She was born in 1985—right on the razor’s edge of a new wrestling era—and for the last fifteen years, she’s been carving her name into the bark of a tree that keeps trying to grow around her.
Natalie Rose Harrison, the scrappy tomboy from Guelph, Ontario, didn’t just stumble into wrestling because she liked the costumes or had a crush on Bret Hart. No, she was the kind of kid who’d hip-toss you into your own birthday cake if you looked at her sideways. By the time she hit high school, she was amateur wrestling with the kind of ferocity that made her gym teachers rethink their career choices. If not for a fractured elbow, she might’ve ended up with a medal around her neck instead of ring ropes on her shoulders.
She studied carpentry in college—because of course she did. Because some people build shelves. Spinelli builds legacies. With nails. And suplexes.
The Recess Never Ends
Her ring name, “Kc Spinelli,” came from Ashley Spinelli, the no-nonsense rebel from the Saturday morning cartoon Recess. That character? Leather boots, zero patience, and more backbone than most senators. That’s who Harrison saw in the mirror. The name fit like a snug armbar—defiant, stubborn, and loud enough to make you pay attention.
Spinelli broke into the business in 2009, trained by the likes of Artemis Spencer, Kenny Lush, and Nicole Matthews—names that ring louder in Canadian indie circles than a Maple Leafs playoff disappointment. She debuted in a tag match, getting her bumps in the hard way and earning every “good match, kid” on the back end of the curtain.
A year later, she locked horns with Tenille Dashwood—who would later become Emma in WWE—and didn’t blink. That’s been the theme of Spinelli’s career. She stares down talent that big companies drool over, goes toe-to-toe, and then gets back in the van to drive 600 miles to the next indie town. Because that’s what a real wrestler does. It ain’t glamorous, but it’s damn noble.
Trained by Storm, Mentored by Madness
In 2011, Kc got a spotlight through World of Hurt, a reality show-slash-wrestling boot camp with Lance Storm playing drill sergeant. Now, Lance Storm isn’t exactly known for his emotional outbursts—he makes paint drying look excitable—but if he gave Spinelli a nod, that was the equivalent of a standing ovation. She excelled, so much so that in season two, she came back as one of the trainers, this time under the tutelage of Rowdy Roddy Piper.
That’s right. Spinelli’s mentors range from the human cold shower to wrestling’s wildest iconoclast. And she held her own with both.
Rowdy Roddy Piper saw something in Spinelli—a kindred spirit maybe. They both had that reckless charisma, that “I’ll fight the system and then elbow drop it” kind of energy. If Piper were around today, he’d probably be managing her, grinning like a lunatic while she tore through a locker room full of Instagram models and hashtag wrestlers.
Impact Wrestling: Blink and You Missed It
Spinelli got her shot with Impact Wrestling in 2017, debuting in a tag match with Sienna against Rosemary and Allie. Now, for those not paying attention, this wasn’t some glorified tryout in front of 37 people and a concession stand. This was a showcase match from Border City Wrestling, and Spinelli looked right at home.
A week later, she had a singles match with Allie, then stepped into a triple threat with Laurel Van Ness and Madison Rayne for a shot at the Knockouts Championship. She didn’t win, but she didn’t need to. Everyone watching could see the same thing: this woman could go.
Of course, this being Impact Wrestling, they did what Impact often does—they put her in face paint and made her part of Su Yung’s Undead Bridesmaids ensemble. Because why push someone talented when you can bury her under ten pounds of zombie makeup and pretend she’s not the same person you just featured in a title tournament?
It wasn’t insulting so much as it was predictable.
Back to the Drawing Board, and Flatbacks
By 2020, Spinelli was still grinding—training at the Flatbacks Wrestling school under Shawn Spears and Tyler Breeze. These guys know what it takes to thrive in today’s scene, and the fact that Spinelli still had the fire to sharpen her sword a decade into the game says everything.
Then came the 2023 Wrestling Academy competition—Canada’s version of Tough Enough, only with less reality show fluff and more actual consequences. Spinelli made it to the finals against Kat Von Heez. The prize? Ten grand and three months at the Nightmare Factory with Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall.
Now here’s where the story gets spicy. After the match, the organizers asked if Spinelli would be willing to split the prize money. Her answer? Hell no. She wasn’t about to take half the prize when the male competitors didn’t have to. What is this, The Bachelor: Equity Edition?
She stood her ground—and got screwed for it. Von Heez was declared the winner. Spinelli walked away empty-handed, but with her pride intact. In a world of go-along-to-get-along, she said no. And honestly? That might’ve been her greatest win yet.
Feminist With a Suplex
Kc Spinelli once said she’d burn a bra if she didn’t need it. That’s the kind of quote that makes half the wrestling world cheer and the other half go hide behind a keyboard. But Spinelli isn’t here to play politics. She’s here to wrestle. She’s here to fight. And she’s here to remind you that just because you’re overlooked doesn’t mean you’re not overqualified.
She’s a feminist. A fighter. A woman who carpentered her own destiny from splinters and sold-out bingo halls. She may not have a WWE title on her shelf, but she’s got something rarer: respect. And not the social media kind—the real kind. The kind earned one broken elbow, one no-sell, one stiff right hand at a time.
In a just world, Kc Spinelli is signed to a major promotion, given a microphone, and handed the keys to the division.
But this isn’t a just world.
It’s wrestling.
And if you’ve learned anything about Kc Spinelli, it’s this—she’s not done fighting yet.
