If you’re going to aim, then aim big. 18 year old Angelica is aiming for the very top in the business,
taking her inspiration from some very formidable ring legends. And thus far, despite only having been in the
sport for some two years, she’s been rewarded with several championship belts... and this looks to be just the
beginning of what promises to be a spectacular ring career!
THE STATS:
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 125 lb.
Hair: Blonde
Hometown: Cameron, North Carolina
LADYSPORTS: Welcome, Angelica! When did you first get into the sport?
ANGELICA HARDY: I have loved wrestling all of my life, but really starting getting into it at around age 12.
I did not start training until I was 16, though.
LS: Who trained you?
AH:: I had more than one, but my main trainers were Kage Sky (NAWA), Damian Sky (NAWA), Intern (SECW), and Thez (SECW).
LS: What was your biggest influence to become a wrestler?
AH:: I have always wanted to do something people didn't think I could do, and I just always knew this was it. I would have to say though my main influences were Lita and Eddie Guerrero.
LS: What other sports do you have an interest in?
AH:: Believe it or not, I love hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes.
LS: How would you describe yourself in terms of attitude, personality and strengths?
AH:: I am very laid back and easy going... unless crossed. My personality is such that I just want to make everyone around me happy, and my strength is that I take everything I have been through and use it as motivation.
LS: Describe a typical day of training for you. What is most important in your workout?
AH:: I do a lot of cardio and work on my abs mostly, but I do throw in some weights as well. Other than that, I work on new moves I can use in the ring.
LS: How would you best describe your ring style?
AH:: I am more of a new school street fighter, but I am working on doing some more high flying.
LS: Did you base your ring style or even your persona on any one particular wrestler?
AH:: My role model is Lita, and I work hard to be as good as her.
LS: What specific signature moves are you best known for?
AH:: Spike DDT, Swinging Neckbreaker, Hurricanarana.
LS: Have you ever been injured in the ring?
AH:: Fortunately I have not been injured too badly. I have bruised my ribcage pretty bad, messed my knee up, twisted my ankle, but other than that just a few bruises.
LS: Since you've begun, have you ever had a "Why am I still doing this" moment?
AH:: I had one after waking up hurting from a pretty rough match with Storm.
LS: Who have been your toughest opponents?
AH:: I would have to say Storm mainly, but also Jamie Richards and Wildchild.
LS: Who are your allies?
AH:: I don't have any. I work alone.
LS: What has been your most memorable win?
AH:: We were doing a show for a school and I was in my first battle royal, and I was so tired but I managed to pull off the win!
LS: What was your worst loss?
AH:: I was unfortunately tagging with the girl I usually wrestle against, and we hated each other so bad that she didn't even try to fight... she just laid down to let the other team pin her!
LS: Who is the one wrestler you would most like to face in the ring, but haven't yet?
AH:: Lita or Mickie James... I look up to them both.
LS: What type of match do you enjoy the most?
AH:: So far the kind I have enjoyed the most is a ‘door match’. But who knows... I have a street fight coming up we will have to see how that goes.
LS: What sort of reactions do you get from people when they learn you are a wrestler?
AH:: I have to show them pictures, because they never believe me and say I am too little to wrestle!
LS: What is so special about this sport to you?
AH:: It is a place I can go and be completely different. I don't really know how to describe it... I just have this feeling like I know I am suppose to be there. I love the adrenaline, and once you hear people chanting your name, you're hooked! It just feels amazing knowing people look up to you.
LS: What are your fans like?
AH:: They are amazing... they make everything extra special for me. They cheer so loud! I remember this one girl coming up to me and saying, "I am going to be just like you when I grow up." I went to the ring with tears in my eyes.
LS: If you had the power, what one thing would you do to improve the sport?
AH:: I think it is pretty much great, but I would make it to where the girls were a little less recognized for their sex appeal and a little more for there talent.
LS: Where have you wrestled, and what titles have you held?
A: I have wrestled for USWF, MCW, SECW, XVW, and promotions in Mississippi. I have held the MCW tag titles .the SECW tag titles, the SECW Extreme Intercontinental title, and the SECW Heavyweight title.
LS: What are your thoughts on women participating in the sport?
AH:: I think more women need to get into it. I know there are hardly any women workers near where I live in Alabama.
LS: What was your most unforgettable moment in the ring?
AH:: I lost a match and I was lying in the ring trying to catch my breath, and everyone in the building starts chanting, "Hardy, Hardy, Hardy"! Then when I stood up, they all screamed at the top of their lungs.
LS: Any regrets?
AH:: That I didn't get into it sooner.
LS: What do you suppose you would be doing if you couldn't be in wrestling?
AH:: I would more than likely be watching wrestling movies dreaming I was in it. I told myself I would not stop until I got into wrestling.
LS: What is your personal motto?
AH:: "You can do anything you set your mind to, even when nobody else thinks you can."
LS: What would make you most happy in life?
AH:: I want to make it all the way to WWE. I dream about it and I will train as hard as I can and do everything I can to get there.
LS: Anything else you'd like to add?
AH:: Wrestling is my life and I am very passionate about it, and people can see that. When I am in the ring, every problem going on in my life fades away. The ring is where I am most comfortable and it is my escape from everything.
LS: Thanks for making the time to speak with us!
AH:: Thank you so much for giving me this amazing opportunity.
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