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I conducted a very interesting
interview with 3Pwrestling star, Allison Danger. Allison discusses her
involvement with 3PW, her views on women in wrestling, and how she got
involved with this great business. You can visit Allison’s website at www.allisondanger.com.
You can also visit the 3P website at www.3pwrestling.com.
Below is the interview in its entirety:
Steven: Welcome Allison. Tell
the fans about your involvement with 3Pwrestling.
Allison: Thank you. I was
brought into 3PWrestling to manage Rapid Fire Maldonado.
We were both at the debut show on February 15th to take on High
Profile Dylan Night and Candi.
Steven: What can the fans
expect to see at a 3P wrestling show?
Allison:
They can expect to
see a little bit of everything. You
have your high-flying matches, hardcore matches, matches that are
reminiscent of a more old school style.
Plus you have beautiful women there to round out the show.
It is a well-balanced show for all sorts of wrestling fans.
3PW also has some more established guys and some really great up
and coming talent.
Steven: How long have you
been in the wrestling business?
Allison: I started out in the
wrestling business in May of 2000.
Steven: Who or what inspired
you to be involved with pro wrestling?
Allison: I actually fell into
it by chance. I watched
wrestling growing up but never thought I would become involved in it.
I had ridden to a show with the Queen of Extreme, Francine, and was
hanging out in the locker room when the Sandman asked me to fill in for
his wife. I did, and the rest
is history.
Steven: Tell us a little
about your character or gimmick.
Allison: I tend to be more of
a tough girl. I am not afraid
to get into the ring and mix it up with women or men.
Steven:
Do you wrestle as
well as manage other wrestlers?
Allison:
Yes I do.
The majority of my matches have been mixed tags.
I really enjoy the physical aspect of wrestling.
I don't want to be just a piece of eye candy standing in the corner
and clapping when I should.
Steven: Is there a wrestler
or manager you like to model yourself after?
Allison: Not model myself
after, but there are a few females who I take some sort of inspiration
from. The classy way Miss
Elizabeth worked, to how women like Ivory, Mighty Molly and Jazz combine
their talent and knowledge without compromising their class or their
femininity.
Steven: What type of
wrestling training have you experienced?
Allison: Once I entered the
wrestling business, I began to train at the Cruel School of Wrestling,
which was located in Reading, PA at the time.
I was fortunate enough to be trained by Steve Corino, Rapid Fire
Maldonado, and Mike Kehner. They not only taught me how to work, but they also taught me
how to respect the business and the people in it.
They also worked on ring psychology with me. I am fortunate enough to have access to women like Francine,
Jasmin St. Claire, and Dawn Marie. They all have helped me so much with my
career.
Steven: Whom would you
consider your favorite wrestler?
Allison: I am a huge fan of
Tajiri's work. I also like
the Hardy Boyz and Chris Jericho. On
an independent level, I find Low Ki and the SAT just amazing.
Steven: What inspires you to
be involved with pro wrestling and sacrifice so much of your life for the
business?
Allison:
When I am in the
ring, feeling the energy of the crowd and the workers around me, that is
pure inspiration. That is the
feeling that drives me harder and further.
Steven: What is the hardest
part about your involvement in pro wrestling?
Allison: Just getting the energy up to make a road trip can be tough
sometimes. Also, it can be
tough financially. Most of us
have day jobs to help support our careers.
Steven: Have you set any
goals for your wrestling career?
Allison:
I do have goals but
I also believe that if I never quite make it to where I hope to be, I will
look back on my career and see some really great things.
I have had a lot of fun, made some wonderful friends, and gotten to
do some crazy things that not a lot of people get to do.
Allison: I feel it depends on the individual woman. While some women want
to get into the ring and be physical, others prefer to stay on the
sidelines. I do like the new direction the WWF's women's division is going
right now. I am happy to see it is more about how the women work in the
ring, and less about gimmicks
Steven: What advice would you
give to someone that may be reading this interview and considering
entering the wrestling business?
Allison:
I can't stress how important it is to attend a good wrestling school.
Proper training and respect are two of the most important things to have.
Steven:
3Pwrestling is a great up and coming organization. What has your
experience been like so far with the staff and the other wrestlers?
Allison: I love it at 3PW. They have a great product and a wonderful
locker room full of talented individuals. If anyone has the chance to see
them May 18th at Viking Hall in Philadelphia, I highly recommend they come
check out 3PW.
Steven:
Allison, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to
chat with me today!
Allison: No problem, and thank you for
your time.
Please visit Allison’s website at www.allisondanger.com,
as well as the 3Pwrestling website at www.3pwrestling.com
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