LadySports ::: Q & A: SARA DEVLIN

by S. Mata

   After a decade of involvement in the sport, it's not uncommon to find someone's dedication to their craft perhaps wavering a bit. But not with Sara Devlin... if anything, she's more devoted to wrestling than ever before, and proving it by undertaking additional training now.

   That's the kind of effort that makes someone stand out from the pack, and it's why we're proud to feature Sara now in an exclusive new LadySports Online interview!

THE STATS:

Height: 5'6"

Hair: Blondish-red

Hometown: Houma, Louisiana

LADYSPORTS ONLINE: When did you first get into the sport?
SARA DEVLIN: I began interviewing wrestlers like Flair in 1997.

LS: Who trained you?
SD: I started in TN in '99 with Dreamweaver and Dragonmaster. I got pointers from Benoit, Malenko and Guerrero. I'm now training with Big Joe to knock my ring rust off.

LS: What was your biggest influence to become a wrestler?
SD: Honestly, Arn Anderson, DDP, and Chris Benoit. They sat down with me and helped me get my head on straight. I graduated high school and then I took some college courses before I started training.

LS: What other sports do you have an interest in?
SD: Martial arts, baseball, basketball, football. Big Cowboys/Spurs fan.

LS: How would you describe yourself in terms of attitude, personality and strengths?
SD: I am harder on myself more than anyone else. When I set my mind on something, I can be pretty motivated.

LS: Describe a typical day of training for you. What is most important in your workout?
SD: My legs. It's the basis for everything.

LS: How would you best describe your ring style?
SD: Heh, I'm not like a girl.

LS: Did you base your ring style or even your persona on any one particular wrestler?
SD: Mostly I want people to see me as an athlete and not as a diva. So I look to Miss Jackie Moore and Tracy Brooks as inspirations.

LS: What specific signature moves are you best known for?
SD: Sweet Kisses (similar to Trish's chops, where she licks her hand) and the Silicone Slut Buster (X-Factor).

LS: Since you've begun, have you ever had a "Why am I still doing this" moment?
SD: Every time I see how big name companies treat their girls.

LS: Who have been your toughest opponents?
SD: Ice, and right now Claudia Del Solis.

LS: Who are your allies?
SD: Big Joe, Kevin Northcutt, Bobcat, Double Trouble, Heather Devine.

LS: What was your worst loss?
SD: Ice busted me open with a chain and broke my tooth!

LS: Who is the one wrestler you would most like to face in the ring, but haven't yet?
SD: I would like to wrestle Bobcat, Velvet Skye, and most definitely Miss Jackie Moore.

LS: What type of match do you enjoy the most?
SD: Technical.

LS: What sort of reactions do you get from people when they learn you are a wrestler?
SD: “You don't look the type! You aren't thin enough.”

LS: What is so special about this sport to you?
SD: Feeling like a family... our locker room is tight!

LS: What are your fans like?
SD: Mostly young kids, teenage girls.

LS: If you had the power, what one thing would you do to improve the sport?
SD: I would hire someone who sees women's wrestling as more than t ‘n a to book matches

LS: Where have you wrestled, and what titles have you held?
SD: No titles, but I've worked Louisiana, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

LS: What are your thoughts on women participating in the sport?
SD: Most power to the Girls' Club!

LS: What was your most unforgettable moment in the ring?
SD: Bleeding in my debut match, or getting bodyslammed by Minotaur.

LS: Any regrets?
SD: Not having the drive I have now when I was younger... I gave up my shot at training with Skandar Akbar.

LS: What do you suppose you would be doing if you couldn't be in wrestling?
SD: Playing softball for NSU.

LS: What is your personal motto?
SD: Don't let being a girl stop you from following your dreams!

LS: What would make you most happy in life?
SD: Make a name for myself and to see my kids happy and healthy.

LS: Anything else you'd like to add?
SD: Fans in Florida and Texas keep an eye out for me, because I'm in talks with promoters in those states.

LS: Thanks for making the time to speak with us!
SD: No, thank you for interviewing me!

pics courtesy of Sara Devlin