Temptress Kimberly

1. What ever made you decide to get into professional wrestling?

I have been a fan for as long as I can remember. My big brother and I used to mimic the moves and create our own matches (against our mother’s wishes, I might add.) Soon he grew out of it and I never did. I began to make friends with some of the WWE superstars and go on mini tours with some of them and found out it was what I wanted to do.

2. You've been training at Bodyslam University in Ft. Lauderdale. What made you decide to train there? What has the training schedule been like thus far?

I began to check out TNA when they first started doing shows in Orlando. I saw some old friends on their roster and from there I became a ring girl. It was then that I met Bruno Sassi who partially owns Bodyslam. He agreed to finance me for the dues which made my dream of learning to wrestle possible. One of the instructors, Soulman Alex G, took me on as a personal student and trains me whenever I want, which usually is about 3-5 times a week for about 4 hours at least at a time.

3. Any hopes that your work with TNA changes to more than a ring girl? What are your thoughts on their current "Knockout" division?

I always want to do more and am always available for both TNA and WWE. I’m very happy that TNA has a Knockout division because it gives many more women the opportunity to showcase their talents in the ring.

4. What promotions have you worked for thus far? Which ones stand out as your favorites?

I appreciate every promotion I work for, big or small, and I can’t pick a favorite because they all give me the opportunity to do what I love. I have worked for TNA, CCW, DCW, CWA, and D1PW, and I have made appearances at autograph signings and legends fanfests across the country while I work with Warlord and Barbarian. I will soon be working for IWZ, IWC, UCW, and Fusion starting in the next couple of months.

5. Who have been some of your favorite people to work with?

I LOVE working with the men and women I grew up watching. Working with legends is my favorite thing to do. The wealth of instruction and the plethora of experience are uncanny.

6. Who are some of the people you look up to or admire in the wrestling business?

First off, I would like to say that I look up to everyone who has come before me and paved the way for me to have an opportunity to learn this art. Thank you all very much. Some specific people who have stood out in my life are as follows: Warlord, for his strength both physically and mentally; Marty Jannetty, for his love of life and his perseverance through hard times; Alex G, for his patience and knowledge as well as his focus on training me; and Dawn Marie, for taking her time to pass on valuable lessons about what women wrestlers have to go through in the business.

7. You have been studying sharks at Florida Atlantic University with Dr. Steven Kajiura. Have you always been an animal lover? What kind of background (educational or otherwise) do you have?

I was the kid who brought home every stray and asked if I could keep it – mammal, reptile, ave, amphibian, fish, or insect. My mom just laughed. I found my love for sharks around Jr. High or high school after my love for music. My education is actually quite extensive, but in a nutshell, I can play various instruments, but mainly piano and French horn. I was accepted to both the U.S. Naval and Air Force Academies, but turned them down for a State of Florida academic scholarship. I have belonged to many clubs and organizations and have had more life experiences than most people have in their lives. I have also spoken in front of State Legislatures and Senators and have toured the U.S. and Canada while performing in front of thousands of people. Guess what? I’m not done yet!!!

8. When you aren't wrestling, managing, or studying sharks, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Spare time? Is there such a thing? Just kidding!!! I bartend at a local club and when I’m home I spend time with my 3 dogs and my lemur: Jager (Boxer), Jacques Cousteau and Chanel (Bichon Frises), and Louie (Lemur).

9. If you had to do it all over again, would you do anything differently?

Many people think that if you could go back in time and change an experience in your life, everything would be better. Not me. As I have gotten older I have realized that everything does happen for a reason. There are certain life experiences that have felt like I was just dragged through the depths of Hell, but later on in life it is that specific experience that makes me appreciate a new experience much, much more. Everyday I live is a blessing. My education was a blessing. Wrestling is now my blessing.

10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 years I hope I’m still around, wrestling in a major organization, and driving my friends crazy!

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