Interview with Precious Lucy

Precious Lucy is known across Canada and in parts of the United States as one of the best independent wrestlers on the scene today, male or female. Learning to wrestle on a cement floor, Lucy has gained a toughness that has helped her through the tough Canadian independent scene. With her hardcore style and insistence on only wrestling men, Lucy has made an impact on Canadian and American wrestling that will be felt for yeas to come. Today, Lucy answers the fans’ questions regarding how she got in to wrestling, what her family thinks of her wrestling, her feelings on women’s wrestling, and more.

Height: 5’3”
Weight 133 pounds
Hometown: Montreal, Québec
Pro Debut: June 27, 1997
Signature Moves: Diving Star and Hurricanrana from the top rope

When did you decide that you wanted to become a wrestler?

***There are many things that interested me in becoming a pro wrestler like the show aspect, psychology and mystery of the wrestling world but the main reason was certainly challenge.

How and when did you first get in to wrestling?

*** Being a little tomboy, almost all my friends were guys and few of them had subscribed to a wrestling school in my hometown. I decided to check it out and everybody seemed not too sure about me joining in. They were saying that this was not for me and that classes would be very hard. I wanted to prove them wrong and I guess I did since I’m the only student who is still wrestling today.

What did your family think of your decision to become a wrestler?

***At the beginning, my mom really thought that this was too marginal, that being a wrestler was an unreal situation so she was basically against it and for a long time. She didn’t like the fact that I was the only girl involved and she was scared that I might get injured seriously. My stepfather was totally against it; according to him, I was crazy and it was not a place to be for a girl.

Does your family support your hardcore in-ring style of wrestling?

***Today, my mom thinks that I’m really courageous to go through so much danger and pain but again, she’s really scared of injuries and also scars that hardcore wrestling leaves on my body. She doesn’t want me to mess up my face with barbwire or a bad chair shot.

Which former or present wrestlers have inspired you the most in your wrestling career?

***In the way he was and in the way he wrestled, Owen Hart will always be inspiring to me. I’m glad I was able to know him personally for few years and learn a lot from him.

What has been your favourite wrestling match that you have ever competed in?

***I really liked the triple-threat table deathmatch I had back in March against Scream and 6 foot 4 monster, Jason… But man, was I a total mess! I also really enjoyed my recent match against Ruffy Silverstein because every time I was doing a move, even lifting my hand, the crowd was going nuts and it was very technical!

What is your favourite match that you have seen that you did not compete?

***Owen Hart VS Bret Hart at Wrestlemania X is my all-time favorite. Can’t get enough of that awesome match. Perfect technical wrestling.

What is one match that you would like to see, including past or present performers?

***Right now, I think that wrestling is so bad that I can’t even answer that question.

What is your dream match for you to compete in?

***Hell in the Cell with all kind of stuff inside the cage.

What is your opinion on performance-enhancing drugs and the role they play in professional wrestling?

***I rather not judge what other people do with their bodies. It’s their decision if they want to use performance-enhancing drugs or not.

Other than yourself, who do you think is currently the best independent wrestler in Canada?

***”Showtime Eric Young”. He was everything: looks, stamina, and as good as a high-flying wrestler than a technical wrestler. I wouldn’t say myself anyway! LOL

What suggestions do you have for people who are trying to get in to wrestling?

******Savio Vega once told me “it’s a beautiful sport, but the business sucks”. And he was right. You get screwed many, many times. There is a lot of jealousy involved and too many rumors. You just can’t believe how often I heard “oh, she has a great career or she got there by sleeping with somebody”. People are accusing anybody of anything when they want you out of this business. There are a lot of bad people involved in wrestling unfortunately. So they only advice I can give is, do this for yourself and don’t expect too much from that business because you will be really disappointed.

Why did you decide to only wrestle men?

***First of all, it was really hard for me to find female opponents because they all quitted. So starting from beginning of 1998, I wrestled men. I wouldn’t stop to wrestle for such a stupid reason. And also, I had really bad experiences with women and in everything: bad matches, bad injuries, hypocrites trying to put me down, liars. One girl even told a promoter that I showed my breasts (like I have any) to her 500 pounds husband. That way, I wouldn’t get booked again on the same shows she was performing on. Nobody believed her because there was many people around us at the time she said that this situation had happen but that was enough for me. This was one too many bullshit. I’m not saying that I will never a woman again but one thing is for sure, hell, I’m going to choose my opponent carefully. I don’t trust anybody.

What are your thoughts on the sexuality involved with women in some wrestling promotions? Do you think the promotions are focusing too much on women as sex symbols rather than on women as wrestlers?

***Today, girls are not hired for their talent that’s for sure. It’s all about T&A. If the girls are ok with that, good for them but as for myself, I can get really frustrated of a promoter doesn’t want me do to let’s say a move or hardcore or wrestling itself but only show my body. That doesn’t work with me. I worked too damn hard to become a wrestler. Sex sells and I know that so I’m trying to balance the whole thing by being sexy but wrestle properly.

Do you have any other thoughts on women’s wrestling in general?

***In America, it’s really a sad situation and I think that in general, it sucks. But in Japan and Mexico, it’s great.

If you were to be hired by WWE right now, and they allowed you to come up with your entire character/gimmick on your own, what would it be?

***I would definitely change my name, I hate it… But I’m stocked with it; everybody knows me that way! J I hope I could keep my hardcore side too.

Do you prefer playing a heel or a face? Why?

***I like both but even when I’m heel, people cheer for me… So I can forget about it! J

Which Canadian wrestler do you think has had the biggest impact on international wrestling?

***Bret Hart is the one that helped wrestling in Canada according to me.

Some people think that Tough Enough is the “easy way” to get to the WWE. What are your thoughts on this?

***Of course it’s unreal. These kids don’t go through to hell, sleeping in their car, having no money, no food, being screwed by lousy promoters. Tough Enough is really a joke. I learned on the cement floor, not on a big fluffy cushion!

It has been said that you are one of the hardest-working wrestlers on the Canadian independent scene right now. Do you think this is true? Why or why not?

***I’ve been through so much BS because I’m a woman who wants to make a difference and be something else that what the fans are used to see. I’m still wondering why I’m still here and did not quit. There was a lot more tears than smiles since I became a wrestler so after all that, I believe that yes, I’m a hard-working wrestler but especially a person that doesn’t want to lose.

What kind of workout do you do?

***Body building and 45 minutes of cardiovascular work at least 4 times a week.

Do you have a strict diet to help your fitness?

***High protein, low carbohydrates.

If you had one wish, what would it be?

***Right now, I wish I could travel around the world; mostly to Mexico and Japan.

What are your short-term and long-term goals for wrestling and life in general?

***I just want to be happy with what I’m doing. A short-term goal is to have great matches every time I step in the ring. On a long-term process, I wish that wrestling could pay my bills.

Do you have anything that you would like to say to the fans?

***You ain’t see nothing yet. Pain is my pleasure and there are no limits. I’ll always go a bit more further! J

To learn more about Precious Lucy, visit her web-site at http://preciouslucy.cjb.net.

Next week’s interview will be with Caster McFear, an independent wrestler in the Ottawa area. To send in your questions or suggestions regarding this interview or any other, please e-mail me at jgrattan@hotmail.com.