by Shiai Mata
Italia has given the world much: the Roman Empire, Michelangelo, the Renaissance, Limóncello. Now, it gives the world of women's wrestling a fierce,
skilled and determined young competitor named Irene. One need only learn of her nickname... the "Suicide Blonde"... to realize this is a wrestler who will do whatever it takes to win!
And now, in a LadySports Online exclusive, it is our great please to benvenuto, Irene!
Ring Name: Irene, the "Suicide Blonde"
Height: 1.70cm
Weight: 55 kg
Hair: Blonde
Hometown: Alessandria, Italy
When did you first get into the sport?
Irene: I started with bodybuilding a couple of years ago, and I've been in the wrestling business for a year and a half now.
LS: Who trained you?
I: Flesh Gordon from France, Ultimo Dragon and Negro Navarro from Mexico, and Nigel McGuinness from the USA.
LS: What was your biggest influence to become a wrestler?
I: First of all, the passion. I have always loved wrestling.
LS: What other sports do you have an interest in?
I: I like bodybuilding and martial arts.
LS: How would you describe yourself in terms of attitude, personality, likes, dislikes, and strengths?
I: Oh, this is difficult... do you know?!? I don't really know myself so good... what I know is I've got different personalities; sometimes I'm the most normal person in the world, but sometimes I'm the most crazy, too!
LS: What is your most marked characteristic?
I: That I'm so determined that no one can stop me.
LS: What are you favorite foods, music, clothes, cars?
A: I love all foods, maybe in particular eggs and cheese. I love punk and heavy metal music. I prefer dark clothes, and all cars that go fast!
LS: Describe a typical day of training for you. What is most important in your workout?
I: Right now I'm working really hard to get bigger. I'm spending all my days in the gym lifting and eating.
LS: How would you best describe your ring style?
I: I love being the strongest as possible in the ring, in particular because I was really little before. Now I wanna try to be faster...but my characteristic is that I'm really, really aggressive.
LS: What moves are you best known for?
I: The Suicide Buster and F-U.
LS: Have you ever been injured in the ring?
I: Yes, and really bad...from broken ribs to a broken leg...and the list is really long.
LS: Who have been your toughest opponents?
A: Pandora from the UK...a really big girl
LS: Who are your allies?
I: Matt Morgan.
LS: What has been your most memorable win?
I: Maybe Pandora. Nobody could believe I won against a girl so much bigger than me.
LS: What was your worst loss?
I: Maybe my very first match...I got injured very bad, and I lost.
LS: Who is the one wrestler you would most like to face in the ring, but haven't yet?
I: There are a lot. I have a lot of respect for Lacey...I would like fight her.
LS: What type of match do you enjoy the most?
I: Extreme match.
LS: What sort of reactions do you get from people when they learn you are a wrestler?
I: Surprise... weirdness... envy...incredulity...fear...all the feelings possible.
LS: What is so special about this sport to you?
I: I love to look people straight in the eyes and give them my best.
LS: What are your fans like?
I: Normally...guys who are fans of my body more than my wrestling, to tell the truth.
LS: What is the one thing you would most like to change about the sport?
I: Maybe some of the mentality and politics.
LS: Where have you wrestled, and what titles have you held?
I: I have wrestled in Italy, France, UK, USA, Mexico, and hope the list will be longer. For now I have won no titles yet, but most companies do not have female titles.
LS: What are your thoughts on women participating in the sport?
I: Sometimes people look at us only for the body and not for our talent. I know this, but I know too we are doing a great job.
LS: What was your most unforgettable moment in the sport?
I: I have a couple... when I first met my actual boyfriend, Nigel McGuinness... thanks, wrestling!...and my first appearance in NEW (Nu Wrestling Evolution).
LS: Any regrets?
I: If I told you they wouldn't be my secret any more.
LS: What would you do if you couldn't be in wrestling?
I: I would go back to acting for sure.
LS: What would make you most happy in life?
I: Right now I'm in love, so I can only answer: Spend my life with him.
LS: Anything else you'd like to add?
I: I want to thank all the people that believe in me and give me a chance to achieve my dreams, all the fans that follow NWE and help us to become bigger...I love all of you!!!
Irene wrestles for NEW
