Cindy Rogers

In my ongoing attempt to bring to you some of the best and brightest young talent on the indy scene, I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to do 10 Questions With... Cindy Rogers. Cindy is quickly making a name for herself on the indy scene as one of the most talented women wrestlers. (She even ranked 17th in out Top 50 Indy Women Wrestlers). Cindy has worked for numerous promotions in the North East, including Jim Kettner's ECWA, Afa's WXW, and many others.

1. What made you decide to become a professional wrestler?

I have always loved wrestling. My brothers and I would tear the house up when we were little. I was a WWF faithful in my pjs on the weekends. The junkyard dog was my first favorite. I used to love when he came on. Then of course I was a hulkamaniac. I hated the heels except Bret hart-he could do no wrong. It wasn't until the tough enoughs that I really started realizing about wrestling schools. That is when I started researching Then of course started at the Monster Factory.

2. Who trained you? How did you go about finding them as a trainer?

I've been training at Larry Sharpes Monster Factory in Westville, N.J. for about 2 years. I hunted around the internet and asked wrestlers at shows and signings for advice. Ironically I asked April Hunter at an ECWA show and she told me about her training at Kowalskis. Sgt. Slaughter told me about the Monster Factory when he was doing a show in Dover, DE. with the Sgts' approval I figured it was a great school and checked on it and tried out. If anyone is interested in training at the Monster Factory or wants mre information, feel free to email me at CRogers624@aol.com.

3. As a woman, in a predominately male sport, are you ever treated differently by other wrestlers or promoters?

No I haven't, not yet anyway. I have been lucky-whether it be at shows or training I have been treated just like everyone else.

4. What promotions do you/have you worked for? Which ones stand out as being your favorites?

Well the WWA is run through the Monster Factory so I was out doing real shows in front of a real crowd under the watch of my trainers. Afas' WXW has been great. I've worked there the most besides the WWA. It is a real family atmosphere and I have learned so much being there. I was and am really honored to be the women's champion for them. Jim Kettners ECWA was a big thrill to be on. It too had a family feel it. I hope to do more for them in the future. I had attended some of there shows and it was a real high to be accepted to be hired there. I worked once for the WWW in new york. I had a lot of fun and should be back there maybe in the fall. When I first started training I did a couple of shows for Big Slams AWF with Monica Mansfield. I was training a couple of months when I did that with her. In the fall I will be starting with Angels FWO.

5. Who are your top 5 favorite women to step into the ring with (or against) and why?

Currently Tracy Brooks, April Hunter- they are outstanding. I've worked with them at WXW and have learned a lot from them and hopefully will get to work more with them. Mercedes Martinez is also outstanding. I ve worked with her at ECWA and WWW in new york.. My other favorites are Trinity. I worked with her at ECWA. We haven't had a full match yet but I look forward to it in the future. Allison Danger, Ariel and all the girls I ve worked with have had a great work ethic and are passionate about there matches and all hopefully WWE bound. I would be horrible if I didn't mention Monica Mansfield. We trained at the Monster Factory together. We pushed each other to put on matches that we hoped the fans wouldn't just say "well that was good match,not just a good women's match". I credit her for part of the drive that I have now.

6. What has been the highlight of your career thus far?

Of course winning the WXW title was big-its my first and hopefully not my last. But everytime I get in the ring and feel I've done a good job is a highlight.

7. What is the best (and worst) thing about being in the wrestling business?

I love all of it, but the injuries I could do without-haha. Its great going to shows and meeting new people and seeing ones you only get to work with once and awhile.

8. What do you think of the current state of indy wrestling, more specifically women wrestling?

I have no complaints. I think its on its way back into respect again. I've had enough of the t and a women's stuff. I say stuff because I cant call it wrestling. With the women I've met and worked with I'm happy with how they are the same-in that I mean they are serious about the wrestling and having a great match that entertains the fans-just like the guys do.

9. Who are your favorite wrestlers to watch in action?

Bret Hart is my favorite. As far a active wrestlers- Triple H. I have a lot of tapes at home and I like to study Curt Henning, Fabulous Moolah, Sgt Slaughter, Ted Dibiase, Rick Martel, Jerry Lawler, Ric Flair, Greg Valentine, etc.. as you can tell I'm more into old school. I enjoy what's out now but as far as studying I prefer the old school. Of course I grew up watching it and am trained as old school.* I also have some Japanese women's wrestling tapes.

10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I hope to at the big dance by then. The WWE is the ultimate goal, and learning all I can in the process.

Anyone who is interested

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