Interview with Mia Yim after her tour of Japan

Recently, Mr Main Event BDuB had the pleasure of catching up with Mia Yim after her recent tour of Japan. Check out what she had to say.

MEBD: What would you say was your favorite match throughout your trip in Japan, and why?
MY: It would have to be my Revenge match against Hiroyo Matsumoto or my second to last match there again Ray. Only because both were very hard hitting and seemed like an equal fight. I felt like we both gave our all in the match and you can truly tell.

MEBD: I noticed on your fan page that you sustained your first wrestling injury, exactly how did that occur?
MY: I was practicing a Top Rope Moonsault. I overshot the crash pad and stubbed (Hyperflexion) my toe on the mat upon impact.

MEBD: How would you compare the fans reaction to you in Japan to the reactions in the United States?
MY: The fans, both in Japan and US, respect us. In Japan, they shower us with streamers and even give us gifts. The fans in Japan are quiet and observe the wrestling. It is eerie the first time but I enjoy it. Easier to concentrate on the match rather than a noisy crowd.

MEBD: With your upcoming return trips to Japan, and ring of honors recently television deal, will fans here in the United States ever get to see you on TV?
MY: I think fans will be able to see me on TV but with ROH, I am only a manager so I don’t think you get to see me wrestle much. In Japan, I was on Samurai TV a few times that shows clips of me wrestling. I haven’t seen it but I was told I was on TV haha.

MEBD: The last time we talked, we discussed the moonsault, did you get many opportunities to perfect it on this trip?
MY: I got to practice the moonsault many times in Japan. I executed it to the outside twice during my trip. It is still rare to see me do a moonsault at all though. So don’t get use to me doing it much haha.
MEBD: Since you have been touring Japan, what would you say has been your biggest improvements?
MY: My biggest improvements…everything. I think my whole wrestling ability and skill has gotten stronger. I got to work on my kicks, work on some lucha, work on some chaining and reversals. I think in general, everything has improved.

MEBD: How did this trip differ from the last?
I was here for a month in a half, rather than last time I was only there for two weeks. Being here for a longer period, I got to get a lot more accomplished. I met a lot of new people, I trained at Zero1, I got to wrestle different joshi stars.

MEBD: What do you plan to do differently on the next trip?
MY: I don’t know yet

MEBD: When you was not training, or performing, what did you do to pass the time in Japan?
MY: I would do P90X/Insanity in my room. Hang out with Hailey Hatred and Luscious Latasha. Go out on dates. SHOPPING!!!

MEBD:How can fans get a hold of your footage from Japan?
MY: http://reina0017.cart.fc2.com/

MEBD: The situation is, you have two opportunities, to wrestle in Japan, or wrestle in the WWE and be in the Divas championship match, where does Mia Yim go and why?
MY: Wrestle in Japan. Why? Because I get to actually WRESTLE. I am respected for my wrestling and it is taken seriously in Japan.

MEBD: 2011 has been really good to you, what do you have planned for 2012?
MY: 2012, I plan to get my IT Degree. Once I get that, I plan to pack my stuff and move to Japan to wrestle full time. Hopefully make a name in Japan ^.^

Interview with Luscious Latasha

They say great things come in small packages, well the same could be said for the lovely Ms Luscious Latasha. She stands at five foot even, but no one in their right mind would dare cross her. Recently Mr Main Event had the pleasure of catching up with her, and learning about her career in professional wrestling throughout the United States and Japan.

MEBD: How long have you been a wrestler
LL: I started training in sept 2003 and I debuted In feb 2004 so as of right now 7 years.

MEBD: When did you decide that this business was for you? 
LL: I went to a wrestling show in 97 and I told my grandmother (Nana) this was something I wanted to do! I was 7 years old go figure that I would actually stick to what I wanted at such a young age! Most people change their mind all the way up their mid 20s!

MEBD: Who were your favorite wrestlers growing up and what did you like about them?
LL: Growing up I was a fan of Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Shawn caught my eye when I was about 7 yrs old because he was stood out and was so entertaining!

MEBD: How did your friends and family react when you told them you were becoming a wrestler?
LL: They were supportive about it. My family has been behind my since day 1. When I told my Nana that I wanted to do this when I was a little kid she said if u feel that way when your older then go for it!

MEBD: What type of advice would you have for someone trying to get into the business? 
LL: It is a very difficult business. Take in everything you learn, and shut your mouth and listen! If it’s something you want to do you gotta try your hardest and not give up. It definitely isn’t for everyone!

MEBD: Who is your favorite person to work with and why? 
LL: I dont really have a favorite because I like to work with different women wrestlers and learn something from everyone, but I enjoy working with Barbie , without a doubt.

MEBD:What has been your favorite match that you have been in and why?
LL: One of my favorite matches was in 2005 I got to wrestle the great Luna Vachon! Best time of my life and so honored to get to work with her.

MEBD: Would you ever try out for tough enough?
LL: Umm yeah? I guess lol. A lot of my friends applied and what not but I didn’t really have a desire to apply.

MEBD: Where do you see your career going? 
LL: What a question! I see my career going as far as I’m willing to try and shoot for. Never did I think I would be able to come wrestle in Japan! And that is accomplished! Well see what else I can tackle along the way.

MEBD: So far what would you say has been the highlight of your career?
LL: My highlight would be wrestling in Japan for two months.. Hoping to be coming back here very soon.

MEBD: To my understanding, wrestling is a true sport in Japan, How would you prepare someone for the experience in Japan?
LL: Train hard! It’s different than the states for sure! Watch some wrestling as well to get a feel for what to expect. It’s a great time but different!

MEBD: What would you say you have learned the most from Japan?
LL: The different styles of wrestling. How they work in the ring. Im so lucky to get to work with different people from around the world. I got to train with some of the CMLL girls as well!

MEBD: The situation: Its WrestleMania and you are going for the WWE Divas title, who is your dream opponent?
LL: They have lost some good women in the past few years.. But if I could, I would love to take on Trish Stratus! She is amazing and has come a long way! For sure!

MEBD: Anything special you would like to say to your fans? 
LL: Thanks for taking the time and effort to reading this interview and hoping to gain more fans to support me in this business! You can be up to date with me or contact me on twitter.com/lusciouslatasha and facebook.com/lusciouslatasha without the fans a wrestler wouldnt be anything! 

Lil Mae Interview

Lil Mae Interview
Lil Mae wrestles for Anarchy Championship Wrestling and many other organizations. I had the pleasure of speaking with her about her accomplishments, check it out

BDuB : How long have you been wrestling
Lil Mae:3 years in September

BDuB : Who has been some wrestlers that you idolized growing up?
Lil Mae: Jazz, Ivory, Chyna, and Trish Stratus
BDuB:Who is your favorite now?
Lil Mae Chris Jericho

BDuB : What was your favorite match that you have been in?
Lil Mae: Jazz and Awesome Kong vs Simply Luscious and me, I loved it! The first time I bled in a match. It was accidental, Jazz hit me with a chair and the corner caught me, but it was fun none the less

BDuB Do you preferred to be cheered or booed?
Lil Mae I love to be cheered. I am wrestling to entertain people and I love being the center of their attention.

BDuB Who is your dream opponent?
Lil Mae: Beth Phoenix

BDuB: Where would you like to see your career elevate to?
Lil Mae: I would love to make it to TNA or WWE, but my dream is to wrestle in Japan. Because it is hard to be a success in Japan. You have to work for the respect not just because you come out of the curtain happy or looking mean. Your work has to speak for its self

BDuB: How many title reigns have you had?
Lil Mae I haven’t had any titles yet. Almost every time I get a title shot, my opponent has to cheat to beat me.

BDuB: How long have you been a fan of professional wrestling?
Lil Mae I started watching wrestling in the attitude era of WWE and I have been hooked ever since

BDuB: Ever thought about being on tough enough?
Lil Mae: I sent my application into WWE’s casting department, but I wasn’t chosen. Tough Enough is something that would both be a challenge and an accomplishment for me.

BDuB: How do you manage your professional career and personal life?
Lil Mae: Wrestling is kinda like a big stress reliever for me. I am single and don’t have any children right now, so I am pretty free to do as I please. I love wrestling and every aspect of it. So I am glad I can live my dream.

BDuB: Do you have a different approach when you go to the ring when you know that you are going to win as opposed to when you will lose?
Lil Mae: For the majority of wrestling fans, they know wrestling is a work. Despite the fact if I win or lose, I give every match my all. This sport is about the fans. With out them, we wouldn’t have a job. It is my duty to make sure they are entertained to the fullest of my ability.

BDuB: Have you ever been seriously injured?
Lil Mae: Fortunately I haven’t been seriously injured. I have bitten through my lip and sprained my ankle, but nothing more than that.

BDuB: A lot of people say that wrestling is fake, how would you respond to that?
Lil Mae: I challenge everyone that says wrestling is fake to let me hit them with a chair, take a bump on the ground, or even take a forearm. Each wrestler, from the curtian jerkers, to main eventers put their bodies on the line each and every time we step in the ring. Wrestling is like magic shows. We know what magicians do is an illusion, but we still enjoy magic without knowing how the tricks are done.

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