M&F: You must be very proud to be the first Aussie born WWE Diva. What does that mean to you?Emma: It’s amazing and it shows that someone who is born in Australia, if they have the self drive, and the determination, can get to the WWE. I feel like a pioneer for other Australian women. If they want to get here, they can.
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She Keeps Herself Grounded
M&F: In the early days, on the independent wrestling scene, you spent a lot of time helping to set up rings and doing things like putting chairs out. Do you think this gives you an appreciation of the business, and how great it is to be with WWE?Emma: Definitely. All those things in the early days go into your development. It teaches you about etiquette, respect, and you appreciate being in the WWE, which is my dream job. The road trips and all the miles make for great stories. It helps you stay grounded.
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She’s Super Fit
M&F: How important is maintaining a good fitness level to you?Emma: It’s very important. It comes with the job. People expect WWE Diva’s to be fit and strong and healthy. I’m learning all the time to listen to my body and live a healthy lifestyle. I love to sprint. I’m currently working my way through a course to become a nutritional therapist.
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She Stays Strong
M&F: A lot of people might look at the WWE Divas and since you are all so feminine, they may not realize how muscular you are. You lift people on a regular basis, do you participate in strength training?Emma: I do strength training, interval training, and I’ve learned many different ways of exercising since coming to WWE. I am working out when I wrestle but then in the gym I’m looking after other aspects. I train for endurance and I like to challenge myself.
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She Trains Hard
M&F: With the schedule you have, finding time to work out at the gym must be difficult. Do you have an average number of sessions that you try and hit per week?Emma: Our schedule is pretty crazy. It’s important to have that self drive and stay motivated. Sometimes you have to sacrifice other things like spare time, but if you want to be the best you have to put the hard work in. I usually train 5 – 6 times per week.
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Craig Ambrosio
She Loves Her Country
M&F: We’ve learned that the WWE will be in Australia for 3 dates in August. How do you feel about making a trip back home?Emma: I can’t wait! I wish we were there more than once a year but it’s going to be amazing. We are in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, and we’ve got Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins coming over. I can’t wait to be there live.
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She’s on a Mission to be Champion
M&F: You looked like you were having such fun in the early days when you first entered the WWE and now we are seeing a different, more focused Emma. Triple H has gone on record and called you a great talent, what are your immediate goals?Emma: I had such a great time teaming with Santino (who is now retired) and I miss him so much. He is the funniest person I have ever met, but now it’s time to show my passion and dedication, and that I can be a world champion.When Triple H says something positive like he did recently, it means so much, and it just drives me on even further to show the real Emma. My goal is to become the champion!
M&F: You must be very proud to be the first Aussie born WWE Diva. What does that mean to you?
Emma: It’s amazing and it shows that someone who is born in Australia, if they have the self drive, and the determination, can get to the WWE. I feel like a pioneer for other Australian women. If they want to get here, they can.
She Keeps Herself Grounded
M&F: In the early days, on the independent wrestling scene, you spent a lot of time helping to set up rings and doing things like putting chairs out. Do you think this gives you an appreciation of the business, and how great it is to be with WWE?
Emma: Definitely. All those things in the early days go into your development. It teaches you about etiquette, respect, and you appreciate being in the WWE, which is my dream job. The road trips and all the miles make for great stories. It helps you stay grounded.
She's Super Fit
M&F: How important is maintaining a good fitness level to you?
Emma: It’s very important. It comes with the job. People expect WWE Diva’s to be fit and strong and healthy. I’m learning all the time to listen to my body and live a healthy lifestyle. I love to sprint. I’m currently working my way through a course to become a nutritional therapist.
She Stays Strong
M&F: A lot of people might look at the WWE Divas and since you are all so feminine, they may not realize how muscular you are. You lift people on a regular basis, do you participate in strength training?
Emma: I do strength training, interval training, and I’ve learned many different ways of exercising since coming to WWE. I am working out when I wrestle but then in the gym I’m looking after other aspects. I train for endurance and I like to challenge myself.
She Trains Hard
M&F: With the schedule you have, finding time to work out at the gym must be difficult. Do you have an average number of sessions that you try and hit per week?
Emma: Our schedule is pretty crazy. It’s important to have that self drive and stay motivated. Sometimes you have to sacrifice other things like spare time, but if you want to be the best you have to put the hard work in. I usually train 5 – 6 times per week.
She Loves Her Country
M&F: We’ve learned that the WWE will be in Australia for 3 dates in August. How do you feel about making a trip back home?
Emma: I can’t wait! I wish we were there more than once a year but it’s going to be amazing. We are in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, and we’ve got Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins coming over. I can’t wait to be there live.
She's on a Mission to be Champion
M&F: You looked like you were having such fun in the early days when you first entered the WWE and now we are seeing a different, more focused Emma. Triple H has gone on record and called you a great talent, what are your immediate goals?
Emma: I had such a great time teaming with Santino (who is now retired) and I miss him so much. He is the funniest person I have ever met, but now it’s time to show my passion and dedication, and that I can be a world champion.
When Triple H says something positive like he did recently, it means so much, and it just drives me on even further to show the real Emma. My goal is to become the champion!
