I've been to The Wrestling Factory several times and have taken on different girls each time, and I have wrestled Pippa a few times too - quick, skillful and can give you a match as difficult as you want, because basically she is always going to win. So if you want a real test of hold, moves and speed then Pippa will match you all the way and more.
Also, this Saturday is the annual Jingle Belles show which is a real treat for all fans of fem-fem wrestling ! You can also wrestle some of the girls there as well - always good ! I won't be able to go (bad planning on my part), but you lucky lot could ? So what are you doing this Saturday ????
So on a chilly November, I started by asking the boss about her year.......
Pippa : Well the year has been okay, I mean it has its usual mix of ups and downs like any year ! This time of year can be more difficult as it gets more difficult to heat the Factory as it gets a bit chilly, so we have to warm it up in other ways (laughs).
You've been a feature of female U.K. wrestling for a while. How did you first become interested in it ?
Well like many things in life, it was a happy accident. I had been looking to get into some sort of fitness and sports work and I had done judo for a while........so I kind of fell into it...........I got the opportunity and never looked back. The rest is history !
At that time, were there many women doing it ?
No not really, just a handful. Certainly not as many as today !
When did you start seeing it as a career and not just a hobby?
Well the work started to come in thick and fast, which was great of course, and there was also tours of Ireland, so it just took over without noticing it ! To do it professionally travelling is a big part of the job and it took up lots of my time - but I was prepared to do it as I loved it so much.
How has the whole wrestling scene changed over the years ?
Well there are certainly more females and it has diversified into different types - more fantasy stuff. There are also lots of independent companies around, which gives you a lot of choice, and the internet has obviously made a big difference to accessing it.
You must have wrestled in many different locations. What exotic places have you wrestled in ?
Oh yeah loads ! Loads of travelling to different places. For example, Ireland, France, Belgium, South Africa, the U.S., Manchester (laughs)!
Do you find you prefer to wrestle men or women ?
I really don't mind. I'll take on anyone. I don't mind who I wrestle, as long as I win !!
Was it always your intention to have your own wrestling venue?
No, it just evolved. I wanted to get into training other wrestlers and help them, especially the new ones, but I never thought I end up setting this up ! It's worked out really well though.
It must be hard to go from being just a wrestler, to being a wrestler that hires other wrestlers too. What would you say the most difficult part of hiring people is ?
I love working with other ladies and I'm a friendly, sociable person (usually !) and a good talker, so it's all good ! The hours can be a pain sometimes as they are very unsociable and a lot of weekend work, but apart from that I have no concerns.
When I first came to The Wrestling Factory, I was really impressed that you had a full size wrestling ring there too. There can't be many places in the U.K. that have one !
I hope everybody loves my place, i am really proud of it. Not sure there is anything just like mine !!!
There seem to be loads of female wrestlers around nowadays - so is the wrestling scene more competitive now ?
Yes ! It is more competitive now but that is a really good thing. It makes people work harder and better you see, which can only be a good thing in my book.
You look great. Do you have a favourite wrestling outfit ?
(Laughs) Well I have all sorts, as you can imagine from someone who has been doing this for ages ! So you name it I've probably got it. I don't have a favourite but I do like the colour black !
Away from the mat, how do you like to switch off and unwind ?
Working out in the gym takes my mind off things, I love going running with my friend, seeing my family, walking my dog...........
Christmas is nearly here. Are you a Christmas person or do you prefer to be working ?
I like a few days off visiting my sister and family, but otherwise I prefer to work and go to the gym as I get bored easily (laughs). So a few days is enough for me and then back into it !
What is on your Christmas list ?
For my Christmas wish......well...... a nice big Christmas Dinner which my sister cooks is always great, she is an awesome cook. Also, there was a song years ago I think, "All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth", so I'd like them back !
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