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Trinity (english)

Interview

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02.05.2003, 00:00 
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CAGEMATCH: What first made you want to get into pro wrestling? Were you a wrestling fan growing up? When did you say, "That is what I want to do"? And what did your family/friends say about that?

TRINITY: Well I always liked wrestling from wrestling in High School with the team for fun, just to get a good workout and learn, but I didn't really watch wrestling too much growing up. I didn't really watch too much television, I always felt if I was watching it, I wasn't doing it. But I caught it here and there and actually wanted to get into wrestling when I saw the sport getting more athletic and extreme. I was getting into the stunt business at that time and just kind of went that way instead, but crossedpaths with wrestling on two occasions. I went to a stunt/wrestling job that was with Akklaim working on a wrestling video game. I got to get into the ring and work a little with the stunt guys. I was extremely intersted in getting into wrestling then, but still kept with the stunts. Then I was handed a script to coordinate a movie on backyard wrestling and happen to be watching a lot of wrestling at that time and just decided to go for it. I bought a wrestling ring and joined a school around the way and that's how it started. My mom isnt' too keen on the idea, she was just getting used to the fact that I was a stunt woman and now she has to deal with me being a wrestler so she is not enjoying yet. My friends of course think it's cool.

CAGEMATCH: You bought your own wrestling ring? Why did you do so? I mean there are just a few people that actually do have their own wrestling ring in the garden.

TRINITY: When I decide to do something, I really take it serious. I figured I would either use it for the movie and it would pay for itself or I would have a ring of my own to train, so it was a win win. I know I got into the business late in life so I wanted to do whatever I could to train hard, learn as much as I could and just practice as much as I possibly could. I also just like having all my own equipment.

CAGEMATCH: What was the first week of your professional wrestling training like? Was it hard to start professional training?

TRINITY: I had mentally prepared myself for the worst, but I've had a lot of training with other aspects of my life with stuntwork, martial arts, dance just all the different things that I do and I always work so hard and push myself so hard so I am always ready for anything. Plus, just for the fact that I was getting a late start I wanted the training to be as hard as it could be. The thing that was the hardest at first was not being taken seriously, it didn't seem like anyone thought I had what it took or would stick with it and didnt' seem to care either way. That bothered me more than anything, just because I knew how much I wanted it in my heart. The school I winded up going to was having some problems so it wasn't as organized so the training wasnt' that hard, but it was good. I got to train with Mikey Whipwreck for a little while and then trained mostly with his students: Chris Divine, Tom Marquez, Amazing Red, and the SAT's.

CAGEMATCH: Let's talk about NWA:TNA. How did you get involved in it and what were your first thoughts when you found out, that they want to use you on national pay per views?

TRINITY: How I got to TNA was from working on a show at wildside for Bill Behrens. I was a manager for Divine Storm and they asked if I could work the match with them and get involved and they let me and from there Bill invited us to do a dark match at TNA, actually not really me, but I took the ride there hoping I could work the match there too. They didn't really know I would be there, but they let me come out with my team, but I didn't get to do anything. The guys had a really good match and they asked us to come back and we got on the show and I got to do some of my stuff and from there I got a job.

CAGEMATCH: You started your TNA "on screen" career with Kid Kash. Looking back on it, do you think it was a good way to introduce you to TNA/wrestling fans on a national level?

TRINITY: I actually got on screen managing Divine Storm and then got involved in an angle with Kid Kash and there was some great chemistry and that's where I stood. I always liked Kid Kash's style of wrestling and thought it would be great to work with him and was very excited when they put us together, but very nervous to his reaction. It turned out to be a great experience and I've been enjoying the opportunity to work with him and hopefully someday earn his respect in the business.

CAGEMATCH: Speaking of Kid Kash, what do you think about him, both as a person and as a wrestler?

TRINITY: I think he is a great wrestler, he can just pretty much adapt to any style and is so skilled at what he does, I've actually got to work with him a lot and there is stuff that he knows that I don't think people know that he knows. He is also a great person, very helpful and honest, I like that about people. He tells it like it is and that is refreshing, may not seem great all the time, but you always know where you stand.

CAGEMATCH: Just a few weeks ago, the fans were able to see the split between you and Kash. Are you looking forward facing him in the next weeks and if you have the choice who, in NWA:TNA, would you love to step in the ring with?

TRINITY: Oh god, who wouldn't I want to step in the ring with, I think it's such and honor to be in the locker room with most these people never mind getting the opportunity to work with them. I want to work, I want to wrestle so I would welcome any opportunity to have any opponent.

CAGEMATCH: You've been in the ring with men and women. Which gender do you prefer to face inside a wrestling ring and why?

TRINITY: I just love to work so any opponent is an opportunity, but I would have to say the men, because win, lose or draw, it's men, they are so skilled and it's a great work, because just the fact that you are in the ring with them is an honor and if you just hold your own, it's a victory.

CAGEMATCH: NWA:TNA has become the "2nd power" of the wrestling business in the US. Do you think that they have the chance to become serious competition for the WWE one day? Any thoughts on what should be done different in TNA?

TRINITY: I definately think that the NWA-TNA has a chance to become serious competition, I think they are already a force to be reckoned with. They have an extremely talented roster and great minds behind the scenes.

CAGEMATCH: Beside NWA:TNA you wrestled at a lot of US indy promotions. Is there one promotion you consider "your home"? And which have been your favourite promotions to work for?

TRINITY: I don't know if I can consider any of the indy promotions my home because I've only been in the business such a short time, but the place I feel most at home would have to be the ECWA, Jim Kettner is such a wonderful man, he runs such a great promotion and his locker room is a great place to be. The wrestlers have really made me feel at home there and have been so supportive. I really enjoy working there and getting to know the guys there much better. Thanks guys. I also enjoy working for NECW, Kiryoku Pro, GCW, ACW, ROH, actually all that I have worked for, thanks for the oppportunity.

CAGEMATCH: What do you think about women in wrestling in general and what about the women in the WWE?

TRINITY: Opponents, Opponents.

CAGEMATCH: Speaking of women's wrestling in the US. Do you think that it is seen more like T & A or more as a sport? Do you think it's harder to make it in the business when you are a woman?

TRINITY: I don't know that can go both ways, it's harder, but it's easier, it can go both ways. There are not that many woman and we are picked up for different reasons than the guys sometimes. And as far as T&A, I think it goes both ways, there is a market for that and there are woman who just want to do that and then there is wrestling and woman who want to do that and a market for that.

CAGEMATCH: Beside wrestling you are working as a stunt woman as well. You've been part of some major productions, such as "Dare Devil", "Bad Company" and "The Rock". With your work in NWA:TNA you're having a lot more exposure. Do you think that these pay per views help you to get some new offers in the movie business?

TRINITY: I don't really think that wrestling would help me get more stunt jobs, it doesn't really work that way in the stunt business, maybe in the movie business in general it will help, but as far as stuntwork, I am already pretty established, I have been in the business almost 10 years. I hope they both work hand in hand helping one another and complimenting one another. I just worked on Spiderman 2 so maybe it is working. lol

CAGEMATCH: If you have to choose between wrestler and stunt woman, how would you decide and why?

TRINITY: Now why do you have to go and ask that question can't we all just get along, are you trying to make my life difficult. The ones that are supposed to know that answer do and I want to leave it at that. And like I said hopefully they will go hand in hand in a way.

CAGEMATCH: What are your future plans? WWE? Japan? NWA TNA?

TRINITY: I am so thankful to the opportunities I've been given, so I just want to work hard, harder than I ever have to be the best and see where that takes me. I love what I do, It's my life and want to have fun and be safe.

CAGEMATCH: Looking back with all the knowledge you have right know, is there anything in wrestling you would have done in a different way than you did it in the past?

TRINITY: I almost always say I wish I would've gotten into it sooner, and still think that all the time, but then wonder where I would've been, everything happens for a reason. There is no sense of looking back, I only want to look forward, forward to the great opportunities that I have and hopefully do the best with them.

CAGEMATCH: What would you tell a woman that wants to start with wrestling?

TRINITY: It's definatly abusive on the body and the mind, but if you love it and want it, be willing to work hard.

CAGEMATCH: What do you think about the fans? Do you feel fans today are too demanding? Is it to much "we want more high spots and bumps"?

TRINITY: I love the fans, they have been so good to me, but I can see where you would ask that question. Some shows there are fans that are ungreatful and cruel, but that is life and that would be with anything and it's just some of them so you can't judge all of them, because there are mostly great ones. And I have to say I have some great fans that support me and I am so thankful for all the support they give me, from websites to letters, signs, artwork, presents, just everything you guys are great thank you so much. Much love and appreciation for everything, you all know who you are.

CAGEMATCH: What was the funniest story you've experienced inside a wrestling ring/locker room?

TRINITY: oooh, we never indulge what goes on in the locker room, sorry.......

CAGEMATCH: Is there anything you want to say to your German fans?

TRINITY: Hey everyone, hope you are enjoying the show and glad you are fans. Lots of love.

CAGEMATCH: Thanks a lot for answering our questions! We wish you all the best for your future!

TRINITY: Thanks so much for the interview, hope to do it again sometime.

WORD ASSOCIATIONS

Sports Entertainment: competitors
"Wrestling is fake!": blah blah blah
US Indy Wrestling: competitive
Japan: extreme
Vince McMahon: smart business man
women in wrestling: think "Trinity"
Ring of Honor: great promotion
Jeff Jarrett: Impressive
Vince Russo: creative
stunt woman: think "Stephanie"
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