We got great ratings and fan interest, and that’s what management wanted.
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Recently, I went up to Casino Rama to see Martin Short’s show, just to see how he put it all together. And after the show, I went backstage and picked his brain to find out why he did certain things.
Yeah, the record for most titles was previously held by the Fabulous Moolah, she won it four times. And a few weeks ago, I won the title for the sixth time, which has never been done before.
There really isn’t a day when I wake up and DON’T have to be someplace.
Royal Canadian Air Farce, and I was in three sketches there. And they wrote some really great stuff for me.
And I wouldn’t take on such a big thing if I didn’t think I could nail it.
I think I can finally say I am at my most confident and comfortable out there, physically.
And that’s what I’ve learned too: writing is key.
As far as wrestling goes, as long as my body is able to withstand the physical beating, I will keep wrestling.
And I have the support of the writers: I have a great relationship with the creative team, and they have a good hold of my character and my personality, and they come up with some great stuff, and I’m forever trying to change it up, keep it fresh.
We got great ratings and fan interest, and that’s what management wanted.
But as much as I am personally proud for winning five championships, I’m equally proud just being part of a women’s division that has gotten so much better with all these great athletes here.
Now, at this point, I can wrestle, I can go out there and cut an entertaining promo, I can also do the backstage stuff… and if you can contribute more to the show, you have more staying power.
And I’m so thankful that I’ve been allowed to show another side of Trish.
I’m missing a knuckle, it’s crushed inside my hand at the moment.
Well, actually, the Second City thing came about because I was taking a few improv classes there. I thought that the improv classes would help with my wrestling career, which it has.
Oh, gosh, okay… well, my biggest injury was probably a bone chip in my ankle that required surgery.
As far as luxury goes, about the only thing I do is… I go first class all the way. I live on the road, so when I’m out there, I’m getting the nice hotel suite, I’m getting the luxury car, I’m eating the good food, and I make sure I take care of myself on the road.
And in the future, you know, maybe there’s kids in the future for me, I don’t really know. The interesting thing with me is that there has never been a woman doing what I’m doing at this level for this long. So, it’s like, would Vince give me maternity leave?
Each championship is unique and special.
I’m good friends with The Rock, and I talk to him all the time. And he says that, even though his movie career has taken off, he misses the instant gratification of wrestling, and the live crowds, and I could see being that way myself.