In an interview with www.ring-rap.com, WWE Divas Champion Melina gives her take on a slew topics including her favorite person to wrestle, past issues with fellow WWE Divas, whether she prefers being a face or heel, her trademark ring entrance, how long she plans to continue wrestling, favorite male wrestler, and much more.
Here are some of the highlights of the interview:
Her favorite male wrestler: "There is so much great talent in WWE. I have always been inspired by greats like Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerro, & Christian Cage! They have all been major contributors to my WWE success. Chris Jericho is probably my favorite being that he can really “wrestle.” People see wrestling as just DDT’s and top rope moves, so it’s always great when you actually see those things along with incorporating natural wrestling ability!"
Who she sees as the greatest Diva in the business today: "Wow! All the divas are great. I am very fond of working with Mickie James, Beth Phoenix, and Trish Stratus. I do see Alicia Fox becoming so much more talented and helping carry on the divas division."
Her favorite person to wrestle: "I have never had better wrestling matches than I have had with Mickie James. We have a lot of history and definetly showcased one of the greatest feuds ever."
Whether she prefers playing a face or heel: "Well I am amazing at anything that I try but I think my heel character was very fun. It gave me a chance to be the "mean girl" without being slutty like all the past heel divas. My heel character let me use all attitude as well as show my humor by doing things like making faces and making fun of the other divas."
Her trademark ring entrance: "My entrance is historic and I know that for a fact. It’s always exciting to do my entrance and get the crowds reaction! They all love it. It helps define me. My split entrance has been with me since the beginning of my career."
If she's had past issues with fellow Divas: "I have had a lot of issues with several divas. I don't want to mention any names but I see it as jealousy! They can’t stand that I work hard and earn everything I get rather than take shortcuts."
When she plans on retiring: "I do not have any recent plans on retiring! I plan on being in WWE until I don’t feel passion when I walk to that WWE ring! Then I will retire gracefully rather than stay and look unprofessional at something I’m not happy with anymore."
