Bellatrix Countdown: Interview With Violet O'Hara

The ever talented Violet O'Hara is exceptionally good to a certain degree. Her experience brings nothing but solid advantages in the ring as well as her skill set. Along with her partner Chanel, she will face off against the proud Scotswomen, Viper and Bete Noire on June 23.

Her interview like all the interviews I did in the past is 100% honest and 0% BS as she talks about her upcoming match as well as her previous one with Bacardi last March.

1. With this awesome tag match that features you and Chanel against Bette Noir and Viper, are you more focused than ever before?

Yes , I have to be ...I was a little  wary at first  when the match was announced but I think we can handle it. We're tougher than we look, yes we are the underdogs and have a great challenge ahead but we're Bellatrix warriors...I don’t know what people will be expecting but I know some are already seeing us as the underdogs but that’s not going to stop us going out there and kicking ass.

2. Your previous match in Bellatrix was against Bacardi, which you picked up the win. What was your reaction to this result?

It felt great...This was my first time facing Bacardi and I was a little  unsure how proceed as I was unfamiliar with her style  but  knew I had to outsmart her  and use my agility and at that somewhere during the match I thought its now or never.

3. Are you looking forward to championship opportunities in the near future?

Yes, definitely, there’s a few I dream of having, maybe just maybe one day...

4. What have you been up to since the aftermath of Bellatrix 5?

I’ve been back to the gym and training regularly again , I also have a few more matches under my belt doing a little bit of research, picking up a few things .. learning what I'm capable of among other things. 

5. Let's go around with name association. I say a name, you can respond to whatever you please. Chanel?

Determined,  fellow northerner 

6. Destiny?

A force to be reckoned with , rulebreaker, great hair

7. Viper?

Strong, aggressive, one of my opponents

8. Queen Maya?

So very very tall, regal, proud

9. Bacardi?

clever

10 Saraya Knight? 

Dangerous, formidable,  a great teacher

11. Who is your dream opponent and why?

I male or female ...its hard as there are many  wrestlers everytime i’m asked  this it take me about 5 mins to answer lol.... my female dream opponent(s) at this moment  in time would have to be either  AJ  Lee as we are  both quite small  in stature and the styles of wrestling are quite alike  it would be a quite competitive  match or Beth Phoenix that would be interesting 

12. In closing, would you like to leave a last message for your fans as well as Viper and Bette Noir?

Thank for your continued support, it means a lot thank you   ...    you can find me on twitter under @lil_missviole and facebook  I do have a  fan page   ...   there are a lot of great companies out there if you have the time take a look at them then please  do .....hope to see some of you at  Bellatrix 6 but if your miles away and  don’t want to miss out it is on IPPV so check it out ...   

Girls no doubt your going to be bring your  all  they say you scots like a good  fight ,well we never back down... see you on the 23rd  xoxox

Special thanks to Violet O'Hara for her time for this interview as well as Saraya Knight for helping me out in the process. To keep up with Violet, follow her on Twitter @lil_missviolet.

You can follow me on Twitter @matthewhollie

Bellatrix Countdown: Interview with Bette Noir

Bette Noir brings a lot to the table in Bellatrix. Her skill set is second to none as she puts her talent to good use. Along with her fellow Scotswoman Viper, the duo will take on the talented duo of Violet O'Hara and Chanel on June 23.

This interview will include her early work as well as her favorite match and rivalry in her career. She will also describe a few names in wrestling as well.

1. How did you get involved in professional wrestling?

I had always been a fan as a kid. I had my routine down to a fine art: Friday night I'd watch Raw, Saturday Morning Smackdown and Sunday Morning I'd watch Heat but of course because at the time it was shown in America first, I would go on the net to find out the results. I was amazed by not just the ring work but the stories as well. Wrestling had everything for me.

When I finished University I was at a loss and a friend suggested I tried something new. I found a school near me and I never looked back.

2. What was your early years in wrestling like?

A steep learning curve. When I first started I didn't really realise just how much goes into wrestling. I spent so much time at training just listening to people and watching those more experienced than me to try and soak up how they did things but then later on learned to put my own twist onto it.
It isn't just about the basics of the ring work, there's so much more that goes into it and you simply can't prepare your body for the beating it's going to be taking while you train. I lived in a state of perpetual pain for the first 6 months of my training just from being stiff and sore. I still get stiff and sore, but if you love it and you really want to succeed then you know that it's all worth it.

3. You will make your Bellatrix debut teaming up with Viper against a talented duo in Bellatrix, Voilet O'Hara and Chanel. Is it going to be a tough match?

I wouldn't say it's going to be a tough match but It'll be interesting. Both Viper and myself are very similar. We use our size and strength as an advantage against whoever we get in the ring with. I've seen both Violet and Chanel and know what they can do, I'll admit I was impressed but I'm not sure they're ready for the likes of us.

4. What is your favorite feud in your career?

Ironically enough, my favorite feud was with Viper! I was at a point where I felt I still had a lot to prove and I really wanted to show people what I was made of. Viper and I went out and we really tore it up, I mean we really took each other to the next level and it did make people sit up and take notice.

5. What is your favorite match in your career?

It's a tie between Myself vs Viper at ICW Tramspotting. That was a particularly brutal match but one that I felt really showed everyone what I was made of and that I belonged where I had gotten to. The second is myself Vs Crazy Mary Dobson at ICW: Fierce Females "Luke...Who's Yer Da?" I loved that match because it had hardcore rules and that was the first time I had ever worked like that and we really pushed the envelope out.

6. What is your take on Women's Wrestling?

It's going through a real evolution at the moment and that is amazing. Some of the schools around the country are the reason for that because they have produced wrestlers like April Davids, Nikki Storm, Kay Lee Ray etc. At the moment a lot of the women are on shows and are having better matches than some of the men and that's outstanding! There is a place for women's wrestling in this country, no doubt, and right now there hasn't been a better time to get involved.

7. Do you watch the WWE product or the TNA product?

I do. I've always watched the WWE from a young age and although I don't always have time to watch it live on the night I'll still either record it for later or watch the highlights. Even if you're not particularly happy with the way the product is going, there is a reason these companies are the two biggest in the world and it's important to keep up with what is relevant because if you have aspirations of some day working for these guys then you need to know what they're going to be looking for at the time. It's like with any job, you have to do your research.

8. Do you wish to wrestle for top US Women's Wrestling federations like SHIMMER, SHINE OR WSU (Women's Superstars Uncensored)?

Absolutely, I would love to. They have such a fantastic pool of talent and I definitely strive to be included in that some day. 

9. Would you like to work on the independent scene or would you work in one of the big leagues?

I love the independent scene. You get to work with such a variety of people and talent and that can only help you improve as a wrestler. I don't think I've ever been to a show where I've come away having not learned or picked up some little tip or trick. Saying that, since I was a kid I've always wanted to work for one of the big companies and that dream hasn't changed.

10. Let's go around with name association. I say a name, you can respond whatever you please.

Violet O'Hara? - Quick thinking

11. Nikki Storm? - Talented but loud!

12. Chanel? - Crafty

13. Viper? - Dominant

14. Saraya Knight? - One of the most hard working women in wrestling today

15. Who is your dream opponent and why?

I would LOVE to wrestle Lisa Marie Varon (WWE's Victoria/TNA's Tara) because I think she has an amazing in-ring presence that makes you sit up and take notice of her no matter what she is doing. I'd also have loved to wrestle Lita since she is definitely an inspiration for getting in the ring.

16. What does the future hold for you?

I'm going to continue to work hard and evolve into the wrestler that I really want to be. Hopefully I'll be working overseas very soon.

17. In closing, would you like to leave a last message for your supporters?

I'd just like to say thank you to everyone that supports me and encourages me to keep going. It means so much to me and I hope I can continue to do everyone proud!

Special thanks to Bette Noir for her time for this interview as well as Saraya Knight for her help in the process. To keep up with Bette Noir, follow her on Twitter @BeteNoireSmash.

You can follow me on Twitter @matthewhollie

Bellatrix Countdown: Interview With Nikki Storm

To some, Nikki Storm is talented. To others, she's a livewire with skills in the ring and skills on the microphone. Make no mistake about it, this Scottish female wrestler can hang tough with the best of them. Recently, she holds the Pro Wrestling EVE Championship for a second time. The first time was marred with controversy when she lost to Emi Sakura. On June 23, she will face off against the Nordic Valkyrie, Miss Mina.

In her exclusive interview, Nikki will bring up her early background in wrestling as well as her opponent. With world domination in her sights, there's no telling when the Dynamite Queen will stop.

1. What got you interested in professional wrestling?

I started watching wrestling when I was really young and when I was 18, I joined the source wrestling school (Scottish wrestling alliance) In Glasgow and have been there ever since. I loved everything about pro wrestling: the characters, the athleticism....everything. I was hooked and I had found home.

2. What was your early year in wrestling like?

I worked hard, was training damn near every day in the wrestling ring. I valeted Britain's most wanted (Damian O'Conner and Scott Renwick) before making my wrestling debut in the Kelvin Hall in September 2008, 7 months after beginning training. That first year was hard on different levels but I knew from the get go, it felt right, it felt natural. I knew from my first training session that I had done the right thing.

3. You'll be making your Bellatrix debut against Miss Mina. Will you more than likely bring the battle to the Nordic Valkyrie?

Silly question to be honest. In EVERY single match you should bring the battle. June 23rd will be NO different.

4. What is your favorite feud in your career?

Nikki storm V Hanako Nakamori which took place in my tour of Japan this year.

5. What was your favorite match in your career? Nikki Storm V Alpha female. November 2012.

6. What is your take on women's wrestling?

I see it as wrestling. I don't make distinction between men and women. I don't know what I am. I transcend gender.

7. It looks like you're highly involved in TNA's Gut Check. What is it like to be on the list of talented athletes?

I think it's an honour for them to be on that list with me.... Only joking......not really :p

It's fun, it is what it is and we will see what happens.

8. Do you wish to wrestle for top US Women's Wrestling federations like SHIMMER, SHINE, or WSU (Women's Superstars Uncensored)?

I'm taking over the world so yes.

9. Let's go around with some name association. I say a name, you can respond to whatever you please.

Alpha Female? Eats wild animals.

10. Shanna? Spoiled. Tanned.

11. Rhia O'Reilly? Brilliant competitor. Guinness.

12. Paige? Incredibly Talented

13. Cheerleader Melissa? 1 day.

14. Emi Sakura? Kind heart and professional.

15. Saraya Knight? Tough and Feisty :-)

16. Who is your dream opponent and why? If I could wrestle myself, nikki storm v nikki storm.... I would.

17. What does the future hold for you?

Wrestling takes you on a crazy journey, a wild roller coaster and you have no idea when you are going to end up or where the next turn or loop will take you. The future is a blank canvas. And I love it.

18. In closing, would you like to leave a last message for your fans as well as Miss Mina?

Mina-For the love of God, do your homework and get ready. I'm not getting off this roller coaster any time soon and I won't settle for anything less than world domination.

Special thanks to the REIGNING Pro Wrestling EVE Champion Nikki Storm for her time for this interview as well as Saraya Knight for helping me out in the process. To keep up with Miss Nicola Storm, follow her on Twitter @NikkiStorm1.

You can follow me on Twitter @matthewhollie

Bellatrix Countdown: Interview With Viper

In Scotland, you never seen a real live viper in the neighborhood...Unless you see a fighter in a wrestling ring named Viper. Make no mistake about it, she is absolutely dangerous as well as beautiful. Along with Bette Noir, she will face off against a talented duo in Violet O'Hara and Chanel on June 23.

In her in-depth interview, you will hear about the early work of the Scottish Viper, as well as her favorite rivalry as well as her favorite match in her career. With a list of past WAWW/Bellatrix stars, she'll describe each and every one of them.

1. How did you get involved in professional wrestling?

Like most wrestlers I've loved to watch wrestling from a young age, it never occurred to me that there were places to train to be a wrestler until my friend told me about a wrestling school called the Scottish Wrestling Alliance (now Source Wrestling School) near me. I decided to go one day and try it out, I loved it straight away and haven't looked back since.

2. What was your early years in wrestling like?

I have only been wrestling for 5 years so I would still say I am in my early years, but it was very difficult for me at the start. I was very young and had to deal with losing relatives and my family members were not very happy about me going to training so it was hard to attend my school regularly. However, I persisted and they began to see that I was very serious about wrestling and now I have their full support.

3. You will make your Bellatrix debut since you last appeared in WAW. What is it like to wrestle in there?

It's fantastic, great  crowds, great atmosphere and a great company. It's a brilliant platform for all female wrestlers and a good chance for the fans to see us too.

4. You'll be teaming up with Bette Noir against a talented duo in Bellatrix, Voilet O'Hara and Chanel. Is it going to be a tough match?

I have faced Violet before so I have some idea of what to expect however I have no doubt that as a determined wrestler she has advanced since we last met. Many people may take Violet for granted due to her smaller stature but you must never underestimate her! Her fire, determination and will more than make up for it, I'm positive she will put up one hell of a fight!
Although I have never faced Chanel before, I have heard plenty about her. She's making big waves since coming to Bellatrix, her matches against Phobia and Destiny showed that, like Violet she is determined with an unbreakable will. Both girls will be a handful, but I am very confident in mine and Bête Noire's abilities, we are a very strong tag team and have proved ourselves against many formidable opponents. All in all I think it's a good match up and I'm looking forward to the girls bringing their best to the table.

5. What is your favorite feud in your career?

I'd have to say my favourite feud so far is my ongoing feud between myself and Bête Noire against the Amazon Ayesha Ray and Rhia O'Reilly. With the feud spilling over several different companies, I don't think the score will ever be truly settled between our two teams.

6. What is your favorite match in your career?

My favourite match in my Career would have to be against Bête Noire at Insane Championship Wrestling: Tramspotting. It's been my hardest and  most brutal match to date.

7. What is your take on Women's Wrestling?

I love women's wrestling, it just so empowering. I'm a bit fan of intergender wrestling but I do believe that there is a certain something in women's wrestling that men's wrestling just doesn't seem to capture. So much emotion, heart, grace  and elegance that seems to be conveyed much stronger.

8. Do you watch the WWE product or the TNA product?

I watch both products and enjoy them very much as well as several independent companies, I feel watching different products and styles helps me become a better wrestler.

9. Do you wish to wrestle for top US Women's Wrestling federations like SHIMMER, SHINE OR WSU (Women's Superstars Uncensored)?

I've always dreamed of wrestling in the U.S and I would love to work in all the great promotions over the pond.

10. Would you like to work on the independent scene or would you work in one of the big leagues?

I would love to do both, my goal with wrestling is to travel the world and learn as much as possible.

11. Let's go around with name association. I say a name, you can respond whatever you please. Violet O'Hara?

Surprise package

12. Destiny?

Formidable powerhouse.

13. Paige?

Prodigy.

14. Chanel?

Determined underdog.

15. Bette Noir?

Unstoppable warrior

16. Saraya Knight?

Supreme aggression.

17. Who is your dream opponent and why?

There are so many for me to choose, I have so many dream matches but at the moment I would have to pick Ruth between Chyna or Bull Nakano for the fantastic things they did for womens wrestling and the dedication they brought to the ring.

18. What does the future hold for you?

If me and Bête have anything to do with it, tag team gold! On our own we are formidable opponents, together we are unstoppable!

19. In closing, would you like to leave a last message for your supporters?

19. I would like to say thanks to my supporters and to those aren't supporters yet, jump on the bandwagon or get run over! and i would like to remind everyone to order Bellatrix  iPPV! With the addition of myself and Bête Noire I think this will be the best and most talented Bellatrix show yet!

Special thanks to Viper for her time for this interview as well as Saraya Knight for helping me out in the process. To learn more about Viper, visit her website at www.scottishviper.co.uk.

You can follow me on Twitter @matthewhollie

Bellatrix Countdown: Interview with Miss Mina

Miss Mina from Norway is an absolute Valkyrie in the ring. An powerhouse unlike no other, she has the athleticism of the Nordic warriors who fight for the honor of Valhalla. When she faces Pro Wrestling EVE Champion Nikki Storm, she will bring a taste of Valhalla to The Dynamite Queen.

In an interview (The FIRST on the Barbwire Blog), she will be talking about her upcoming match with Nikki as well as talk about what she's been up to these day. You might want to read about who she picked as a dream opponent.

Let's hear it for the Nordic Valkyrie herself.

1.It looks like you will be taking on a very talkative and competitive Pro Wrestling EVE Champion Nikki Storm. How will you fare against her?

Nikki Storm seems like a good opponent, but now I have never met her in the ring before.  I will deal with her like I always do, the warriors way.  I am looking forward to see what sort of style she will come at me with. And I am exited to see if she is a worthy opponent for a Viking. Bravery is half the victory in the ring with me, and if she is wise she should prepare for loss!

2.What have you been up to lately in the world of wrestling?

I had my match vs Destiny here in Norway at the start of the month and were victorious, I have been waiting for a chance to take her down for quite some time. I have proven I am the better warrior! And other than that I have been training keeping my weapons sharp! There is nothing more disappointing in the ring than a dull weapon!

3.With the debuts of Nikki Storm, Alpha Female, Shanna and many others, it is viewed in my opinion as a Pro Wrestling EVE invasion. Do you view that as such?

No definitely not , they are coming into the Bellatrix roster as individual talents. Bellatrix warriors is  One of the top female federations at the min and we do it the warrior way! They should be proud to be a part of it all!

4.You brought so much to the table when it comes to Bellatrix.

Thank you , I am always bringing my best to the table! I take great pride in Bellatrix and being a part of it! There is more epic battles coming your way!

5.Let's go around with some name association. I say a name, you can respond to whatever you please. Aurora Flame?

Headstrong and motivated

6. Queen Maya?

Giant fightmachine

7. Liberty?

Extremly talented, gutted I never wrestled her

8. Amy Lee?

Actions speak for it self

9. Rhia O'Reilly?

Up and coming

10. Viper?

Brutal

11. Destiny?

Veteran and will be a legend

12. Saraya Knight?

Awesome inspiration to us all, she is one of the most respected females in the biz!

13. Who is your dream opponent and why?

My dream opponent at this time would be Madison Eagles, I love her style of wrestling and she is someone I could learn a lot from!

14. In closing, would you like to leave a last message for your fans as well as Nikki Storm?

Thank you so much for following the Bellatrix female warriors and myself, see you at the show! Keep updatet on whats going on from my twitter or my facebook fanpage The Nordic Valkyrie fanpage.
Nikki Storm I hope you are ready to step in the ring with the Norwegian Viking, I only ask you to take your courage, for that is the first sign of a true warrior!

Special thanks to Miss Mina for her time for this interview as well as Saraya Knight for helping me out in the process. To keep up with Miss Mina, follow her on Twitter @_MissMina_ and  her Facebook fan page at facebook.com/ValkyrieMina.

You can follow me on Twitter @matthewhollie

The Rock Vs. CM Punk: Will It Be Good As Advertised?

With all the talk of a potential title change, it appears the IWC's response to the upcoming Rock/Punk encounter to be a failure...Or will it be epic? With The Rock returning for the Royal Rumble, it appears that CM Punk's days as WWE Champion are completely numbered, considering he has held it since November of 2011. Although I think it's a great accomplishment, it kind of sucks that he held on to it way too long. And with Paul Heyman by his side, Punk wants to assert himself as the greatest champion in WWE history. I don't blame him, but no one seems to care. Punk got in hot water recently about trashing one of the greatest men in wrestling history, Bruno Sammartino; aand it got “Superstar" Billy Graham mad. Talk about rubbing people the wroneg way. You're talking about one of the all-time greats and you knock him down, no wonder he won't go to the WWE Hall of Fame after this. The Rock however is still regarded as one of the all-time best and he puts his best work behind the mic and in the ring. And while the war of words might continue, the brawl on the 20th anniversary of Raw was the most memorable. If you think he has lost a step, think again. If the match is as good as advertised, fans should have no problem, considering The Shield will probably interfere at some point. But all in all, this should be entertaining to watch.

The Awesome Days and Nights of Nicole Matthews

In just her sixth year in the wrestling industry, Nicole Matthews has made quite a name for herself. Not only is she the most hated by SHIMMER fans, she is very well respected.  Nicole is currently 1/2 of the SHIMMER Tag Team Champions with her long-time partner Portia Perez, and her career is getting on the fast track.

“I’m not here to amuse SHIMMER fans anymore. I’m here to be the best and to be SHIMMER champion,” Nicole said in an interview with dirtydirtysheets.com.

For die-hard women’s wrestling fans, Nicole’s top priority is not to amuse or pander to the crowd. She does things for her best interests.

Let’s take a look back at Nicole Matthews early career, shall we?

Nicole Matthews was originally convinced to try a career in professional wrestling by her friend, male wrestler by the name of Sid Sylum. She made her professional wrestling debut in February 2006 alongside fellow trainee Veronika Vice. In March and September 2006, Nicole began wrestling for SuperGirls Wrestling, part of NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling.

Matthews sent a demo tape to Shimmer Women Athletes in December 2006, but was not signed to the promotion. In October 2007, however, Matthews was called to join the company when Portia Perez needed a tag team partner. Matthews teamed with Perez in Shimmer Volumes 15 and 16. After three singles matches with Shimmer, Matthews once again began teaming with Perez as the Canadian NINJAs (National International Nation of Jalapeño Awesomeness), the group that spread awesomeness to the SHIMMER Faithful. Sometimes fans would even buy what they’re selling.

On October 27, 2007, Nicole defeated Nattie Neidhart (Known in the WWE as Natalya and the daughter of Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart) and Vice in a three-way match for the SuperGirls Championship. She defended the championship against Vice and Aurora in the following weeks. Vice, however, defeated Matthews for the title on April 21, 2007. During this time, Nicole also formed a partnership with Sid Sylum, wrestling with him in mixed tag team matches and occasionally acting as his valet. Nicole continued to feud with Vice for the remainder of the year. In March 2008, Nicole regained the SuperGirls Championship in a match against Penni Lane. She, however, lost the title to Veronika Vice on February 7, 2009.

On October 19, 2008 on Volume 22, the NINJAs challenged Ashley Lane and Nevaeh for the Shimmer Tag Team Championship, but were unsuccessful. On Volume 23, taped on May 2, 2009, she fought Daizee Haze to a 20 minute time limit draw, before losing to her in a rematch on Volume 24.On May 3, 2009, at the tapings of Volume 26, Matthews and Perez defeated Ashley Lane and Nevaeh to win the Shimmer Tag Team Championship.On November 8, 2009 Matthews came back as a singles competitor by losing to Cheerleader Melissa as part of Volume 27, but winning against Allison Danger as part of Volume 28. After a reign of 692 days, Matthews and Perez lost the Shimmer Tag Team Championship to Hiroyo Matsumoto and Misaki Ohata on March 26, 2011.

During her career, Matthews has wrestled in both Australia, Japan asnd her native Canada. In Australia she faced competitors including Madison Eagles and Jessie McKay. She toured Japan with her Canadian NINJAs partner Portia Perez, with the duo facing opponents includng Hiroyo Matsumoto and Saya.

Nicole had this to say about this experience:

“It was definitely in my top 5 favorite matches I’ve had. Something clicked with the three of us, and I hope everyone picks up that PWWA DVD, because it was a match that I feel wasn’t like a typical three-way dance. I don’t usually like that kind of match, but with the talent in the ring that night, something clicked, and we hit it out of the park.

…The jet-lag and travel was something that I haven’t experienced to that extent before, but I learned to adapt fast since September was the month of travel for Nicole Matthews. I’m glad I didn’t feel jet-lagged for the SHIMMER title match, because I didn’t want any excuses for a poor performance for myself.

…Being in a SHIMMER title match gave me a taste of being a main eventer. The expectation of delivering gave me such a rush. I can, and will, most definitely get used to it.”

And about her trip to Japan:

“REINA was a great promotion to work for. They really made the experience a great one. The Japanese fans were awesome too. It was a bit of an adjustment working in front of a more quiet crowd, but I think we adjusted pretty well. And we did get streamers. I think it was mostly because on the first night, we were pissed that we didn’t when Mia Yim did, and let the fans know our displeasure.

…I was really happy with our first outing against Mia and Sara. Weirdly enough, since I’ve been working at SHIMMER with both of them, it was my first time wrestling either Mia or Sara. We beat them, so what isn’t there to be happy about? Not many female wrestlers out there can boast a victory over Sara Del Rey, but now you can put Portia and I on that short list.

…It was disappointing losing to Zeuxis and La Comandante, but we didn’t let them win the belts easily. It was personally my first time wrestling two wrestlers who wrestled the lucha style, so I’m not ashamed to admit it threw me for a bit of a loop. Not a good excuse to lose, but at least I’ll be more prepared next time.

…My favorite match of the tour was our match with Hiroyo and Saya. I knew what Hiroyo would bring, but Saya was a mystery. For someone who is so new, she more than held her own. Even though the match was pretty back and forth, at the end of the day, the Ninjas came out on top. Plus, I got to do a snow angel in the streamers. WIN!”

On May 30, 2010 it was announced that Matthews was to make her debut for NCW  Femmes Fatales (NCW: FF) as a participant in the tournament to declare the first ever NCW: FF Champion, replacing the injured Kacey Diamond in a match against Cheerleader Melissa. Matthews, however, wasn't able to get the win in her debut on June 5, and Melissa advanced to the semi-finals. She continued to compete for NCW: FF, facing wrestlers including Mercedes Martinez in singles competition, while continuing to team with Perez.

On October 2, 2011, the Ninjas failed in their attempt to win back the championship, losing to Ayumi Kurihara and Ayako Hamada, but later that evening, Matthews attacked Cheerleader Melissa from behind after Melissa had won the Shimmer Championship from Madison Eagles. It even angered the loyal SHIMMER fans who had supported Melissa through the years.

But as always, Matthews has her way with words.

“Awww, did I ruin everyone’s special moment? Boo hoo!

…There wasn’t a better time to make a statement. She’s going to disrespect me? I gave it right back.

…More than that though, it was a message to the locker room and to the fans. The Nicole Matthews who faced Shark Girl and who drank out of Big Gulp cups no longer exists. It’s my time. It’s time for Melissa and some of the other SHIMMER ‘originals’ and ‘veterans’ to realize there’s a new breed coming up, and if someone like Melissa won’t give me the respect I deserve, I’ll take it from her.

…Bring it on. I’m younger, faster, and smarter. In fact, I’m just plain better than her.”

As a result, Matthews received a championship match against Melissa on March 17, 2012, at the Volume 45 tapings but was unsucessful. Before this, after I backed Melissa up after she attacked her months ago before that Nicole just tweeted;

“Ain’t no big man in control of my life. I rule my own world and control my own destiny. No curbstomp will stop me.”

Didn’t seem like it during her match with Melissa, unfortunately.

The following night, at the tapings of Volume 48, The NINJAs participated in a four-way elimination tag team match, but were the final team eliminated by Courtney Rush and Sara Del Rey, who won the Shimmer Tag Team Championship. On July 7, The NINJAs defeated Rush and Del Rey at an NCW Femmes Fatales (NCW FF) event to win the Shimmer Tag Team Championship for the second time.

So what do we learn from this experience?

Nicole Matthews is one of the best, period. Love her or hate her, you have to respect her.

When asked about if 2013 will be better than 2012, she responded, "What was wrong with this year?" But as she said after this columnist said she never had a bad year and 2013 will be her year, she simply said, "Every year is my year."

Take it from her. She is the one who demands excellence in the ring and out. Her message to her loyal fans is pure and simple;

“I don’t care if you like me, but stop praising mediocrity. Praise greatness AKA Nicole Matthews. Thank you!”

No, thank YOU, Nicole.

But there a lot of people who hate you. And there are a lot of people who love you. And there are a lot of people who respect you.

But for Nicole Matthews, she wouldn’t have it any other way.