RESPECT Magazine - Issue #11
This month RESPECT pays tribute to the ‘Top 50’ women’s wrestlers of 2010/11. Wrestlers from all over the world were considered for inclusion with the annual issue weighing up who should overshadow who. Equipped with profiles and pictures, we take a look at who we think shone in the wrestler year from June 2010 to June 2011.
The fight for #1 on the countdown was ferociously fought. The year had been a breakout year for PWWA and SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles who looked to continue solidifying herself as a legitimate athlete. Mercedes Martinez, the reigning WSU Champion, had extended her title length to over forty successful defences placing her as an ideal candidate for the top spot having worked stellar matches with a variety of grapplers. Meanwhile LuFisto had captured the nCw Femmes Fatales International Championship, Michelle McCool had concluded her WWE career and Mickie James made a hard impact in TNA.
‘The Queen of Wrestling’ Sara Del Rey returned to RESPECT, this time taking the opportunity to write her very own article. The former SHIMMER Champion enlightened fans to her life outside of the ring, walking us through a typical day in the life of a wrestler. For those with aspirations of becoming a professional wrestler, Del Rey explains the value of training at the right school and offers other important tips.
We also had the opportunity to talk to aspiring wrestler Jessie Kaye. The ambitious trainee, who is learning her craft from former WWF Lightheavyweight Champion Gillberg, tells us why she fell in love with the business. We also hear about her dreams in the business as she talks us through the training that goes into stepping inside the squared circle.
River City Wrestling hit the headlines following a huge win on the part of Alissa Flash. ‘The Female Terminator’ dropped Joey Spektor to capture the organisations Heavyweight Championship. The outcome garnered much publicity for the Texas promotion, and so we sought to learn a little more about the company and its stars.
Reyna Pink, who calls RCW her ‘home promotion’, takes us into the locker room to explain to us what a River City Wrestling show is all about. We ask Reyna about getting her break in the business and how she prepares herself for shows. Talking on the gender division in professional wrestling Pink tells us, “From day one I trained with the guys. I was told I was no longer a woman, I was a wrestler.”
We also take a look at the events that led up to a shake-up in newly formed Pro Wrestling: EVE. Wrestling veteran, Saraya Knight and daughter Britani both announced the departure from the organisation, only months after having won their only title.
