Prospect Spotlight: Rio Grande's Rising Star

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Story by Pro Wrestling Ultra Magazine

 

Meet Soraia "Sarah" Macedo - a 19 year old Brazilian pro wrestling prospect hailed by some as a "prodigy" on the independent scene.

 

After moving away from her parents at just 16 to live in the United States, Sarah was fortunate to make many friends in the greater San Antonio, Texas area.

 

Her fluency in English and Spanish (along with her native Portuguese) certainly helped, but her never-say-die attitude and overwhelmingly positive mindset are no doubt the key reasons why she was able to find success and community at such a young age.

 

After wrestling under a mask for her first 2 years in America, Sarah burst out as herself at 18 years old, debuting in February of 2022. While initially a fun inclusion on the card, it soon became clear that the young woman was destined for great things.

 

Rio Grande Pro Wrestling (RGPW) saw this potential and the promoter made sure to spotlight Macedo more and more as 2022 continued. Since then, Sarah Macedo has become a hot commodity on the independent scene, accepting bookings across the United States as well as regular appearances in Rio Grande.

 

Sarah's bright personality may overshadow her tough upbringing, but she has never once let it distract her from her dream of becoming a star in professional wrestling:

 

Sarah: For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with this sport. I remember once staying with a friend as my parents were on employment assignment. There was a replay on the television for Wrestlution in Las Vegas.

 

Sarah: I was so starstruck to see so many people - all of the lights and pageantry. Leonhart holding a huge, beautiful championship. I can recall the images of twisted steel. Morrison and Valmont. The beautiful combination of competition and showmanship. I knew that had to be me one day.

 

Macedo was more than happy to sit down with us to share some of her story.

 

Just 4 weeks ago, Sarah was crowned the newest RGPW Women's Champion after defeating luchadora star HYRO. Sarah's first championship was a cause for celebration in the area.

 

Sarah: I'm so grateful for everyone and everything that helped me get to this point, but I am not content. I want to hold a championship up in the main event of Wrestlution in OCWFed. That is my dream. I want other little girls and boys to see me the same way I saw Leonhart all those years ago... As a superhero.

 

Tune in this Friday to OCW's return to television, Turmoil 295, for a special in-depth look at Sarah Macedo's first defense of her newly won championship & more of her inspiring story.