We then took the time to ask about how her character, The SPELLBINDER was first developed�She explained to us, "Well, when I first started wrestling, I was just interested in getting all the moves down, learning some holds, and trying not to get hurt�I really wasn't thinking about any type of character at all�in fact I just wrestled in a leotard, usually a swimsuit kind of thing like I have on now (it was an attractive, low-cut white bathing suit) and boots. I even experimented wrestling bare-footed because I thought it would help me with my balance�I still do that sometimes, but not very often, it really hurts when your opponent steps on your feet, I mean this isn't exactly ballet or a fashion show!" She laughs again�We asked her what she thought about current wrestlers like Trish Stratus and her ring attire. "It definitely is a unique look, very provocative (though many consider The Spellbinder's own look quite risque' in its own right; whether it be her low cut, no back swimsuits or her black leotards with the lacy midriffs)�Anyway, sometimes you just dress for comfort but people think it's too provocative�I always thought the Golden Age ladies dressed conservatively but were very beautiful. I grew up watching them and sometimes a little mystery is a good thing�I would like to get in the ring and have a match with some of the WWE women like Trish someday� it really is about how you wrestle and NOT what you wear." And then she added a little more more about the Spellbinder character: "I suppose the character developed over time, her costumes and persona. She is a part of me and not a part of me at the same time. She definitely really takes over in the ring and takes more chances than I ever would with her curtain call move and such. I notice sometimes I am deeply into her character before I even go into the ring, almost possessed by her somehow, which gives me strength; but then sometimes I dress much more like a conventional lady wrestler and she�s not quite there as much, an interesting dichotomy I suppose"�She then finishes her thoughts: "and The Spellbinder is also sort of based on this movie with Jane Russell I saw when I was a kid so let me give her credit, too; She was playing this beautiful dancer that traveled around with a band of Gypsies. She was beautiful, smart, athletic, and really tough all at the same time�she was sort of a Gypsy Queen I suppose, so I guess if I am trying to represent anything with The Spellbinder character is that I'm trying to be a Gypsy Queen of the Wrestling world, everyone else will have to judge how successful I am; To put on a good show, and win as many matches as possible are my two main goals"�
FW�s couldn�t let this interview pass without concluding it by asking The Spellbinder about the Internet rumors that she has been left an inheritance from a relative and this is one of the reasons that she is able to pursue her wrestling career in this current economic climate�She hesitated a bit, seemingly not sure if she would answer this question with the familiar �no comment� line that you get from so many sports stars these days when they are asked a question that hits a little to close to home�But then she answered honestly,slowly and contemplatively, �Wrestling is the love of my life. You experience so many things being involved with the world of wrestling that you wouldn�t experience anywhere else, both in and out of the ring. With my talent and ability I believe I could make a living doing this for a long while, irregardless.� Then she added, �It is true that I inherited a bit of money once, but I got good advice from friends and invested it wisely. Maybe because of that I am able to do some things that I ordinarily wouldn�t be able to do�With the extra money, hopefully, I can help out some of the young girls just breaking into wrestling. There seems to be a lot of them out there. I�m glad I can do that. I mean they are the future and some of them are incredibly talented. Someone like Christie Ricci will have a great career in wrestling if she stays with it... Also, I would like to be able to promote some shows later on when I�m not wrestling as much�Anyway, I hope that clears up the rumors.
�By this time, the SB explained she had to say goodbye to our reporter because she still had a few other pressing engagements she had to get to that day�So all we can say to her is, "Thanks for taking time for us, SB and Good-luck and Godspeed in all your upcoming battles� |
