Kayla

Kayla ranked #17 on The Wrestling Clothesline's Top 50 Women of Independent wrestling. Kayla started training at a mere 13 years old and has worked for SPW/FSPW, WOHW, NEPW, NWA: Green Mountain, EWA, and MFW. Now, Kayla has answered 10 Questions for the readers of WrestlingClothesline.com. Also, be sure to check out her site at kayla24-7.com

1. What made you decide to get involved in professional wrestling? Were you a fan before you got involved?

I was always a huge fan of wrestling growing up. Wrestling has become my great escape through the years. I've always been constantly thinking or watching it no matter where I was. I just love the entertainment, action, travel, and everything in between! The interaction between the wrestlers and the fans is amazing because it can be so rewarding knowing you made someone's day. It was guys like The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, Matt & Jeff Hardy, and many others that caught my eye and inspired me to follow my dream as a pro wrestler. Roughly more than two years ago, I found a local wrestling school nearby and immediatenly joined. And the rest is history.

2. You just turned 16 (according to your site). Do you think being so young and in the business helps or hinders you in any way? Are you treated differently because you are so young?

I try not to think too much about the "downsides" of being fairly young and in the business but, it happens. I try to look at every aspect of it. I don't want to be treated any different by any means at all. I just want to be one of the guys in the lockeroom. All I want is to accomplish my goals - keep training hard, pay my dues as much as possible, and have fun doing it! I look at it this way -- by the time I turn 18, I'll already have about 5+ years of experience tacked on my wrestling career.

3. What has been your most memorable moment in the business thus far?

I have so many but if it came down to one: My most memorable moment in the business thus far has to be, having the opportunity to attend G.L.O.R.Y.Con '04 a few months back. I wrestled in a match against Miss DeVille. We prepared months in advance because we were so excited to be apart of the show and having the pleasure to meet a lot of new faces. I believe we put on an excellent match, and we're both very proud of it. That match is very special to me just because of all the good feedback we recieved shortly after, which really meant a lot to us.

4. What do you like most and least about being in professional wrestling?

What I like most about being in the wrestling business is basically everything. I'm very lucky to be able to travel around and seek opportunity with places I've never seen before. The part I love the most is all of the best friends I have made along the way who share the same passion as me. It's an awesome feeling. And just going out in the ring infront of a crowd and doing what you love to do.

What I like least about the wrestling business is the lack of professionalism some of the guys/girls display in/out of the lockerooms. Not only do you respect your peers and the people who came before you, but the sport and business within itself. I can't tell you how many times I've seen this happen right before my eyes. I believe some people are in the business for the wrong reasons--money, fame, whatever. "Put up or shut up!" describes how I feel about it.

5. What do you think of the current state of professional wrestling in general? Do you think that with the WWE being the only "Big" fed now, it has hurt the business?

I'm aware of the slump that pro-wrestling has been in as of late. I really hope that changes very soon like it has done time and time again in the past. In my opinion, I think WWE made a mistake when they bought ECW and WCW by just ending both of them so suddenly. I used to watch those two brands all the time. It was always those three top federations competing with eachother. Competition isn't necessarily a bad thing; I ebelieve it's benefitial in business. It allowed more of a variety of wrestling styles and sports-entertainment for the wrestling fan. I don't think by just watching only one federation one would be satisfied enough.

6. Who have been your favorite people to step into the ring with or against?

I deeply admire my first trainer I started out with, Chip Stetson. I really learned a lot from his teachings and lectures. Whether it was about the business, learning a new move, gimmicks, what to improve on, etc. He helped me through so much and is really is an awesome guy that I respect a lot. Others definetly would include Miss DeVille (Diva Killaz 4 Life!), Tony Mamaluke, Trinity H. Campbell, Kenny Casanova, Jeff Starr, Nick Neighborhood, Chuck Deep, Barbie, Synndy and many others!

7. As a woman in a predominantly male sport, do you ever find it difficult to stick with it? Do the guys ever treat you differently because you are a female?

Not at all. I mean, sometimes it is difficult to fit in when you're a woman in the business because there is a lot of competition on both levels. But, I knew what I was getting myself into the first place when I decided I wanted to become a pro wrestler. I'm not saying all men in the locker room are into women being in the same locker room as them, but some are not fond with a woman wrestling in the same ring as them. But honestly, most of the guys I have met have been totally awesome and respectful towards me. They're all like bro's to me and treat me like a little sister. So I've been VERY lucky!

8. What wrestlers do you enjoy watching?

Growing up it was always The Undertaker, Sting, Bret Hart,... But right now, I really enjoy watching Molly Holly, Matt Hardy, Edge, Paul London, Chris Jericho and many more. I also love watching AJ Styles perform because I love his different and unique styles he brings to the mat. I've never really seen that much talent in a wrestler like he has. Other indy wrestlers I learn a lot from are, Chris Sabin, Andy Douglas, Alexis Laree, and many more.

9. What has been your most embarrassing moment in the business?

Probably when I was getting my butt handed to me by Danger (he is 315lbs. mind you), and he all of a sudden picked me up by my hair and belt buckle and held me in the air still for a good 15 seconds. Talk about MAJOR WEDGIE!

10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Hopefully a lot more knowledable and experienced about the wrestling business in general. Maybe training in hopes to join OVW or NWA-TNA perhaps? WWE might sound far out there but that's definetly one of my major goals to accomplish. And of course, have a steady job that supports all of it (haha). I'll be 21 by then, so I want to do a lot more indy shows before I start getting serious about my wrestling career.

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