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:: Interview by Johnny Mikes :: Lexx is from the UK and glorywrestling.com and she shares her experience as a wrestler in the UK as well as her greatest accomplishments in this sport. JM: How did you get into wrestling? Lexx: Wrestling is something I've wanted to do for a long time, ever since I was a kid, so I was always on the look out for places to go. By chance an online buddy mentioned a school opening up in my local area so I went along and the rest... you know the drill! JM: What is the one thing you want to accomplish in the biz? Lexx: That's something I think about a lot and it changes a lot too. Used to be I just wanted to prove that women can take it with the best of 'em, then later on it became more about wanting to push the British indy scene, get us Brits noticed more. These days I just want to be happy in what I do, to be able to look back later in life and say "Wow I really gave those fans something to remember me by." JM: What are some of your greatest highlights Of your career? Lexx: So far I'd say working for All Star. It was just the one match and I'm not sure if I'll have the pleasure of working there again, but they're the longest running and most successful company in the UK. The first live wrestling show I ever saw was All Star when I was just 7 years old, so working for them was just surreal. I also got to meet Robbie Brookside for the first time which was fantastic. I really respect and admire all he's done in British wrestling. JM: Do you see yourself in the WWE or TNA in the future? Lexx: No. I hate the whole "Diva" thing. Not my cup of tea. JM: If you ever wrestled in the USA can you explain the difference between the wrestling in the UK and USA Lexx: I've not wrestled in the USA, but I took a little vacation to go see a show and attended PWU's XFC training school while I was over. There's a vast difference between the US and UK training wise. I don't want to say us Brits are lazy, not at all, because I've seen how tough training can be over here but there's just something about the US... I can't explain it and for that I apologise. As a spectator, the atmosphere is definitely different. Most the places I've worked in the UK it's all about putting on a good family show. You get a lot of parents bringing their kids to see us and its great entertainment for them. On the US indy scene I didn't see too many kids at all. The crowds are older and so the style of the show becomes a lot different. Neither are better or worse than the other, just very different. JM: What promotions do you work for? Lexx: I'm currently working regularly with both IWF and UWA in the North East of England. In the past I've worked for wZw (my home and somewhere I'm hoping to return to), MEW, GPW, WWP, Ring of Faith and of course All Star. JM: Any upcoming events you would Like to plug? Lexx: For fans in the UK you can see me at ringside with the Wright Stuff 2000 at IWF on April 21st at Stormont Main Working Men's Club in Wrekenton, Gateshead. For more info visit sensationaliwf.piczo.com And for those fans in Philly, on April 21st get yourself to the New Alhambra Arena for PWU's "Moore Than Enough". Do it for me because I can't be there!!! You will not regret it. More info at www.prowrestlingunplugged.com JM: On your glory profile, the question was worse loss and you answered by saying a dance off with Tracy Smothers, explain that experience? Lexx: Well what can I say other than that crowd knew NOTHING about good dancing, haha! I was at ringside with the Wright Stuff 2000 at IWF. Tracy challenged us to a dance off as he had done with so many people during his time in the UK. I gave my best dancing performance to date and yet I got totally duped by the IWF fans, but they hate me so it was to be expected. I guess that's the price of being super awesome, haha! They wouldn't know a snazzy move if it jumped up and bit 'em in the ass! JM: You have been trained by Tracy Smothers, D'Lo Brown and many more, What are some of the advice they have given you that stuck with you? Lexx: D'Lo was a great guy, his greatest advice to me was to not let anyone take advantage. I remember at that point in my career I was quite naive about a lot of things. Tracy was over here for quite a while and I learned a lot from him about fitness and warming up before matches ("Breeeeathe!"), he even taught me how to referee at one point. I'd say the best advice and lesson I've learned, especially in the last year, is that of personal versus professional and how to balance the two. For that I'd like to thank the Backseat Boyz (Trent Acid and Johnny Kashmere), Pryme Tyme AmyLee and again Tracy Smothers. JM: If there was anything you can change about wrestling today what would it be? One word: Politics JM: Who do you admire in the business and why? Lexx: I can give you a list of names, but I won't. Right now I'll give you just one. Iceman. He will always be top of the list. He trained me for the most part of my first couple of years in this business and he has more passion for the business than anyone I've known. Iceman is also straight up, he doesn't cut any bullshit with anyone. There was a point in my life where I became somewhat withdrawn and lost all confidence and he was the first person to speak up and tell me straight and I'll always be grateful for that. JM: What advice would you give to young Female Fans who dream to get into the biz? Lexx: Don't. Haha. No seriously, be VERY careful and look out for yourself. Have patience and don't ever compromise yourself just to get to wherever it is you want to be. Listen and learn from the veterans, they know what they're talking about. Have respect. Don't be afraid to ask. JM: Closing Thoughts? Lexx: I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to say a few words and hopefully be of some use!
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