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Linda Miles
Also known as Linda M. Miles, Shaniqua
Career
Active 1996 – 2005
Biography
About Linda Miles
Muscular and 6'0" tall, with black hair and brown eyes, Linda Miles is an American former sportswoman known for her time in the ring and on the court. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she first made a name for herself as a basketball player at Rutgers University, playing for the Scarlet Knights. She graduated in 2001 and tried out for the Seattle Storm of the WNBA, though she was released during training camp. Her college basketball journey was captured in the 2004 documentary This Is A Game, Ladies.
From 2002 to 2004, Miles wrestled professionally under the ring name Shaniqua for WWE's SmackDown brand. She won the second season of Tough Enough, alongside Jackie Gayda, which earned her a one-year contract. Her wrestling career spanned a total of nine years, from 1996 to 2005, and included roles as both a professional wrestler and a manager. At 47 years old, Miles stands out for her athletic background and her trailblazing path from college sports to professional wrestling.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1996-2005 (started around 18 years old; 9 years active)
- Birthplace
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Ethnicity
- Black
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 154 lbs (or 70 kg)
- Measurements
- 38–28–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.78
- Bra/Cup Size
- 36D show conversions - UK: 36D, EU: 80D, AU: 14D, JP: 80D
- Boobs
- Fake/Enhanced
Frequently asked
How did Linda Miles transition from basketball to wrestling?
After playing basketball at Rutgers and a brief WNBA tryout, she trained as a wrestler starting in 1996, and later gained fame as Shaniqua on WWE's SmackDown from 2002 to 2004.
What is Linda Miles' height and build?
At 6'0" (182 cm) and 154 lbs (70 kg), she has a muscular body type and measurements of 38–28–36, with an enhanced bra cup size of 36D.
Did you know
- She won the second season of WWE Tough Enough alongside Jackie Gayda.
- Linda Miles and her Rutgers basketball teammates were featured in the 2004 documentary This Is A Game, Ladies.
- Her wrestling ring name was Shaniqua during her time with WWE SmackDown.
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