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| WOW Mag. May 2001 Memphis Belle Cats are odd animals. Sneaky, cunning and mischievous, they always seem to stir up trouble wherever they go. The World Wrestling Federation and Memphis Power Pro Wrestling diva The Kat is no different. Intent on gaining more exposure in the world of professional wrestling, The Kat has turned evening gown matches and mud wrestling into an art form. Lately in WWF storylines, The Kat has spearheaded the Right To Nudity cause in response to the conservative Right To Censor group. In a recent interview, The Kat (real name: Stacy Carter) discusses, among other topics, Memphis Power Pro Wrestling, her thoughts on the women's division and her philosophy on being "eye candy." Q. How did you get involved in the world of sports entertainment? A. I started out in 1996 as a television commentator on the local show in Memphis (Tenn.). I introduced a segment entitled 'Blast from the Past,' where I showed footage of old wrestling matches involving wrestlers such as Jackie Fargo and The Fabulous Ones. I was then a valet in the United States Wrestling Association. It evolved from there. Q. You are one of those rare "bombshells" who spends a good part of your time wrestling as opposed to being a valet or manager. Why has learning to wrestle become so important to you? A. Wrestling has always been important to me. Most of the girls in the WWF are willing to get in the ring and wrestle if given the opportunity. I didn't want to be the exception. Q. You came into the WWF and immediatley were placed in high-profile storylines with Chyna and Chris Jericho, and on Dec. 12, 1999, you captured the WWF women's title. What was it like to be so successful so early? A. It all happened so fast that I really didn't have time to absorb it all. I am still so grateful for all the opportunities the WWF has given me. Q. You spend a lot of time working in Memphis. Why is Memphis Power Pro Wrestling such a special place for you? A. It is special to me, because it is where I started. It's where I made myself so sick with nerves that my stomach was tied up in knots and my head ached so bad I thought it was going to explode. Ican luagh about that now. It's really where I learned to relax in front of people and in front of the camera. Right now, it is where I am learning to wrestle. Q. What role does the Memphis federation play in the development of future WWF superstars? A. PPW is the 'farm league,' so to speak, for the WWF. We've had wrestlers train here like Brian Christopher (Grand Master Sexay), Kurt Angle and The Rock. We have future superstars like Steve Bradley and Pete Gas, and The Haas Brothers. All of these guys are down here paying their dues. I've been spending a lot of time in the traing sessions learning how to wrestle. I've learned a lot from these guys. Victoria [former Godfather ho] is also her, and she has been giving me a run for my money in the ring. For information on the federation, be sure to check out www.powerprowrestling.com. Q. Some fans have a hard time taking the women's division seriously, and as a result, women such as yourself who know how to work are often thrown into gimmick mathces featuring mud, evening gowns, etc. What is your view on the women's division and do you feel it could generate more interest if it concentrted strictly on wrestling? A. Why does everything have to be done so seriously? I really believe that the fans don't want to see the girls get into the ring and have a wrestling match. That is what the guys are for. I love the so-called 'gimmick matches.' Face it, sex sells! Two girls rolling around in a pool of pudding with next to nothing on, you throw in a few wrestling moves and that is my kind of match! Believe me, that would generate interest in the women's division. Q. Any words of advice for women who want to become professional wrestlers? A. Realize why girls are in wrestling to begin with. We are eye candy for the guys. Q. Do you have a Web site? A. All the guys can come visit me at www.kinglawler.com. |
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