We definitely live in a world right now of pro wrestling where these very long title reigns are happening across the wrestling world. And I always feel like NWA’s Nick Aldis was the one that made that cool, because he had the long title reign before a lot of these other really long title reigns started, and you were a part of that title reign, as well. A lot of people have paved the way for you to get where you’re at, a lot of wrestlers in general, female wrestlers as well. This is a big moment. You are doing something historic. I don’t know if you’ve realized this yet, but you are currently paving the way for another generation. How does it feel to know that you are doing that? And if you could speak to that generation, what would you tell them now?

It is weird, because like I said, I don’t know, I’m just very laid back, and I mean, people are going to hate to hear this, but I do look at wrestling as work. It’s my job, and when I go in there, I show up to work. That’s how I look at it. So I’m not really thinking deep, like I’m inspiring anybody, or anything like this. I just go to work. Who’s work inspires anybody? Whatever. But sometimes I’ll work indie shows on the weekends and stuff, and I’ll have people, girls or sometimes even guys that say, “Oh, I really like your work,” or “I’ve watched this match,” or whatever. And I’m just like, “What? Why? I’m just like you.” It’s nice. Do not get me wrong. It’s really nice.

And I always say to those people too, there’s a difference between paying your dues and getting taken advantage of, and I’ve always been someone that stands up for myself. I try to do it as respectful as possible, but I’m me, and so I know I can come off aggressive sometimes, but just to stand your ground and stay true to your values and what you think is right or wrong and just do not budge from that, no matter what. You don’t want anyone to ever be able to hang something over your head to get you to the next spot …

I didn’t think this was a thing when I got into wrestling, because like I said, I came from a sports background, so all this politicking and stuff, I don’t know. I was just like, “If you’re good, you’re good” … And to me, I look at it as, why would you want to give someone something where they can hold this over your head? So I just think, yeah, it might get you to the top faster. Yeah, it might get you some more opportunities, but I really think you should just let your talent speak for itself. Stay true to you, stand your ground, and what’s supposed to happen will happen.