What made you become a wrestler?
Hmmm long story lol Well where do i start, Well as all of us Wrestle heads out there I've always has a passion for wrestling. I was 5 when i watched my first ever wrestling show on TV. My father was really into wrestling & i fell in love with it too. I was never the stereo typical little girl who played with her dolly's. All i wanted to do was wrestle, fight boys + play footy. Ha ha The typical Tomboy everyone used to call me. I was 10 yrs old when i had my first grapple at the Police boys club here in nsw Australia i loved it but i wanted to be more. I wanted to be a superstar as they used to call it back in the good old days, A rock n roll wrestler. I was also into drama throughout primary and high school so i got really involved with acting as well. I told my mother i was going to be a professional wrestler when i got older she has always pushed me with my dreams. Anyways, back in 1998 i saw my first Indy show live after my father had gone to one of the shows the day before to scoop out the talent involved etc. He told me about it when i saw him the nxt day he had bought me a ticket and said i have a surprise for you, i was absolutely amazed when he said what it was. I had never heard of Aussie wrestling still being around since it went off TV back in the early 80's but i was so excited when he took me there ACW Australian Championship Wrestling they were called. I was on the edge of my chair analyzing all of the ability and acting i knew then and there that it was for me. I fell in love with a tag team called extreme energy High Voltage and Live wire there names were. They were high flyer's. Amazing guys. Then the main event was Daddy Cool (Andy Harpas ) one of Australia's legend wrestlers of all time. V's Mad Dogg this was a coffin match where who ever gets put in the coffin with the lid closed wins the match. I already knew of Andy's work and background as my dad had told me about the great wrestlers of Australia when i was a child. I said to my father i could do all all of that what the wrestlers were doing he Say's PROVE IT!!! So that's exactly what i did. After the show i went up to Andy and introduced myself and said i wanted to become a wrestler and i would do what it took to become just that. The following Tuesday i did just that i went to training and never looked back...
What do you like about wrestling? / What do you not like about wrestling?
Like about wrestling... I love it all together i really get a kick out of giving the audience lip.. G. rated of cause.. :) I'm a Heel (villain) So i get to push the boundaries abit more than most ppl. But all in all, what makes me fall in love with wrestling more is when i see a child's face and being a wrestling fan when i was a kid i can relate to just exactly how they r feeling at that time. When they get to see there favourite wrestlers fight. Whether it'd be a heel or a baby face... I love to entertain and i love wrestling so there is so much to love about it....
Hate about wrestling.... My biggest pet hate about wrestling that i am passionate about is the politics. There is way to much politics in aussie wrestling it's pathetic. Too many egos out there and there's no need to be. People believe they are the wwe and there just not. Too much bagging out other companies isn't good either as every different Indy fed has something to offer the audience...
Did you ever get to use your wrestling skills in private life?
No as it is a criminal offence to show my abilities.. It comes under the boxing laws and regulations. Meaning,
I am a lethal weapon to normal civilian people and if i fight without meaning i will be sent to jail.
Do you have any funny backstage stories you like to share?
ha ha this is a good one, Well.. back in 1997 i wrestled a girl called Flame. I have a finisher called Niki Hairspins this is a move where i throw my opponate wrestler by the hair across the other side of the ring 2x. After our match she was complaining that her wrist was sore but we came to the conclusion that she had just twisted it. So we put ice on it and forgot about it. We were actually looking at it and laughing coz it looked weird. Anyways, a week later she ended up at the docs coz it was annoying her & she wanted to know why. It turns out she had broken it. LOL she called me and told me what happened then we both burst out laughing. The silly bugga had broken her wrist in 2 places. She couldn't stop laughing.. God love her
What do you feel is your biggest asset?
Ummm very hard Question without sounding vain.
Biggest asset would have to be my Presentation and preformance in the ring.
I work very hard with keeping a fit appearance & look after myself as best as i can.
How did you get involved with Wrestling?
I Got involved with wrestling after watching a ACW indy show back in 1997 which i fell inlove with that day.
Wrestling is the love of my life it has never let me down... :)
Who was your first match against and what was it like stepping the ring for the first time?
First match was at the Fairfield rsl club against a woman called Poisen Ivy. When i first started wrestling i was a babyface called Wildfire..
Honestly how i felt when i went out there to wrestle infront of 200 ppl was...I was freakn out..I was so nervous i think i had went to the toilet like 7 times before my match..haha
But when I stood in the middle of the ring and saw all of those ppl looking at me and cheering I was like wow factored and my nerves dissapeared..
It was a awesome match too..
What was it like entering a arena with thousands of fans shouting and looking at you?
The biggest crowd of people i have ever wrestled infront of is 5000 back in 2006. I had been Niki Nitro for 6 yrs then a bad ass heel :)
It was amazing i felt like a superstar.. As a heel having all of those ppl screaming and shouting at me, I loved it!!! I thrived on it..
Did you make any close friends while wrestling?
I have met alot of awesome people through wrestling. Life long friendships that i hold and cherish forever. They are my wrestling family :)
What are your thoughts on Backyard Wrestling?
Backyard wrestling? There is alot of talented backyarders out there. I have nothing against it personally. I think good on em for giving it a shot.. Hey, u just never know where some of them could end up.. When u really think about it, we all have been backyarders at one stage in our life.. We were little kids wrestling on our trampolines or on the grass.. It's just that some people prefer to keep wrestling as a backyarder. Thats there choice...
Do you have much time to spend with your family?
Family is important to me so i try to see them any chance i get. I have 2 little nephews and a little neice that i try to see as much as i can..
If you were a fan of the sport as a child, who were some of your favorites?
Favourites as a child. Ultimate warrior, Hogan, Mario Milano, Andre The Giant, Juilio hitman, British Bulldogs, Chief little wood, Andy (Animal) Harpas, Ric Flair, Hbk, Triple HHH, Stone cold, Goldberg, Lita, Victoria, Trish, Molly Holly. The list could go on forever... Ha ha
Was there anyone that you credit for inspiring you to do what you do now?
My Father & Mother.. If it wasn't for them i wouldn't be who i am today.
Also Andy (Animal) Harps. My mentor, coach & friend who gave me this opportunity to become what i am today.. I am forever thankful to him and hold him in the highest respect always.
How did you get your start in the business, did you meet a few wrestlers, or did you just wake up one day and decide to give it a try?
When i went to the ACW show with my father. I knew no body in the buisness. But i make friends easily so i was friends with the wrestlers from the first day of training..
Is there anything you would like to accomplish that you havent yet?
WWE, TNA i haven't made it there yet and i have been in this buisness for 11 yrs now. BUT!!! I have made alot of great friends from all over the world through wrestling so my opportunity is around the corner i just have to show them i am good enough for them and what i am made of.
What did your friends and family think when you informed them of your desire to become a pro wrestler?
LOL My friends thought i was a complete nutter. hehehe But they knew all along i was destned to become a wrestler.. I have always been a tomboy lol
Now they take their children along to see me in the ring and r proud of what i have become & what i have done with my life.. Most of my friends ive known since primary school so they are proud of my achievements and brag to ppl what i do.. My mum is always telling people what i do.. Im happy to know i have made her proud.. The rest of my family are proud of me too..
What kind of workout do you do? And how many hours per week on average do you spend working out?
I workout everyday
Favorite Wrestler Growing Up?
Stone cold Steve Austin. & Trish Stratus
Favorite Meal To Eat?
I Love Pizza (Supreme with extra Mushrooms) hehehe love it!!!
Favorite Hobby Other Than Wrestling?
Everything.. I do everything when i get the time
Favorite Holiday?
Hmmm. Well i was in Fiji end of last mth and start of this mth. It was amazing so i'd have to say that. I met alot of amazing beautiful people..
Favorite Outfit to wear?
In the ring? I have pleny of them. I love all of my outfits
Out of the ring i live in my jeans & tank tops i love them. Comfy as is..
Favorite Color?
Flurio Yellow and Green..
What do you look for in a partner?
Personality, honesty, loyalty, and someone who can make me laugh. I also like a guy who keeps in shape and knows how to look after himself.
What has surprised you the most about being a professional wrestler?
I am a wrestler in Australia and wrestling isn't as big over here as it is in America. But since i opened this facebook page 5 mths ago i have met so many awesome people from all over the world and made alot of friendships. Wrestlers and people who are fans.. I am thankful that i have so much support from thousands of people and this i never in my lifetime thought would ever achieve. If it wasn't for all those amazing people and the support i probably wouldn't be doing this interview with you now. :) I would be another name in the wrestling world waiting to be descovered and maybe never achieved the opportinities that have come my way now. Who knows, i may have just retired from wrestling full stop.
If a fan asked you to train them would you train them?
Yes i would. But i would want to know if they r passionate enough to make something of themself and work hard at achieving there dreams.
Which wrestlers were the most fun to work with?
All of them.. I love them all :)
What kind of advice can you give a young woman who might be considering getting into the Wrestling Business?
Advice i would give to the girls out there who are thinking of becoming a wrestler.
GO FOR IT!!!! Be passionate, strong willed, hard headed, challenging, and show them what ur made of... Wrestling is a very male dominated sport which women hardly get credited for. BUT the more women who become wrestlers & work hard at it the better it'll be for us. U just have to follow ur dreams and don't take things for granted. If u get the opportunity to become a wrestler make sure u work as hard as u can to be the best!!!!
The first bump u take will be a shock but if you look past this u will succeed.. I have seen alot of women come and go over my career which is a shame but when i took my first bump in the ring yeh it was a shock and i got head rattle but i never gave up if anything, i wanted more and i wanted to be better than most of the guys i wrestled with. I showed them that women can wrestle too not just a guy... Now i have respect from my fellow wrestlers. I work for about 10 different companies and i will be heading over to the usa nxt year to take on some indy feds there... I cant wait!!!! :)
Any Last Words for your fans out there?
Last words for my fans..
I want to thank you all for your support over the years and to my new fans i have met since i opened my facebook profile 5 mths ago. If it wasn't for you all believing in me and supporting me with my career maybe i wouldn't have gotten this opportunity to talk to you all today. So i want to say i think you are all amazing people and seriously if you are thinking of becoming a wrestler Go for it!!! Follow your dreams be positive and believe in yourself. It is a hard road but at the end of the day it is worth it. U all have the power in yourselves to make it. Whatever it may be... Life has many up's and down's but i have got through it and so can you. Be true to yourself and achieve what u want in life..
I made a promise to myself when i was a little girl that one day people would know who i am. I wanted to know when i left this world that i would be respected and remembered for making a difference in peoples lives & thats what i am achieving. I didn't want to be the person saying to my children and grand children well i could have been a professional female wrestler back in my day. I want 2 say well, i was a professional female wrestler :) Hey, if i don't make it to wwe or tna at least i can make my country proud of what i have achieved. Aswell as my family and loved ones...Keep cool and keep smiling
Thank You for being a great sweetheart taking time out of your busy schedule to do this interview?
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Miss Niki Nitro xoxoxoxox
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