Interview with So Cal Val!

---Total Non-stop Action (TNA) 2005--Present)

---Appeared in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) 2005

JM: Were you always a fan of wrestling growing up? If so who were some of your favorites?

VAL: I started watching at 14. Stephanie McMahon is the one I credit to drawing me in and getting interested in the storylines.

Val: It was really nerve racking, actually. I had one of my girlfriends with me and I remember having to sit in her car listening to Creed to calm me down. I was excited but nervous.

VAL: Just by being backstage, really. I was in a backstage promo with Luther Reigns and Big Show, and later I filmed a commercial with John Cena for his new "Mrs. Cena"women's shirt.

VAL: I respect both companies and enjoy watching both shows. But I am right at home with TNA and I've had an amazing time so far.

VAL: Absolutely. I think the more wrestling on TV the better. We're both striving to make wrestling more main stream.

VAL: I don't like comparing, because you're comparing different performers. TNA and WWE both have women who are really talented in the ring, and some (like me) whose talents are based on what they do outside of the ring.

VAL: Not at all. I think everyone understands that Jay and I are huge fans of Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth and what we're doing should be seen more as a tribute than a spoof. Though our segments are often humorous, we respect and admire both people and have always considered them to be inspirations in our careers.

VAL: The ironic thing was, the first time you saw Jay do his impression of Macho Man was in a segment both I and Sonjay were in called "Paparazzi Idol" with Kevin Nash. I think it's sort of an extension of that.

VAL: Amazing! Jay and I talk about it all the time. I was once so nervous managing in front of Randy Savage that I sprained my wrist by pounding on the mat too hard. Guess I was trying to impress him!

VAL: I don't see that in my future anytime soon, but never say never. Above all else my heart is in managing so I hope to stay doing what I do best.

JM: Name Game:

Jay Lethal -- Hot! ;)
Kurt Angle -- The Man
Jim Cornette -- Best mic skills in the business
Gail Kim -- Tremendous athlete
Jacquelyn -- Same as Gail
Francine -- My mentor
Abyss -- Ouch
Gorgeous George -- Miss doing shows with her
Amazing Kong -- One tough cookie
Karen Angle -- Gorgeous!
Sting -- Exciting
Tracy Brooks -- Beauty and brawn
Danny Doring -- My favorite client!

JM: Can you share some interesting stories within the TNA Locker room?

VAL: Nothing comes to mind. But I will say that my good friend Shelly Martinez and I have gotten into some wacky predicaments in our time. We have so much fun backstage and often go out and hang with the fans before the show starts.

VAL: Absolutely not the toughest in my career. It was very simple. I wasn't ready and the idea didn't interest me at the time. I'm sure the offer stands and one day my mind could change. You never know!

VAL: Stay true to yourself. It's hard to find good friends in this business. Look out for yourself but have fun along the way and be as friendly as you can. It'll make the journey that much easier! Work hard and never forget those days when it was YOU standing outside waiting for autographs! Treat the fans the way you would have wanted to be treated.

VAL: You can visit me online anytime at www.SoCalVal.org . Thanks for the interview! God bless! xoxo

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