The Rev Interviews MCW’s Sassy Stephie

After having the opportunity to meet Sassy Stephie at a past show, I asked if she’d consider doing an interview with me – and she agreed.

To get to know her a little better — and in doing so, let you all get to know her a bit more, I went with “20 Questions” for the format, and here’s what came of it all.

RR6: To start things off, where are you from?
SS: Akron, Ohio.

RR6: What drew you to the world of professional wrestling?
SS: Sensation Sherri, mostly.

RR6: Who were your favorite wrestlers when you first got interested in wrestling?
SS: Shawn Michaels was probably my first ever favorite wrestler. But I loved Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Macho Man, & Mr. Perfect among others as a kid.

RR6: In whose promotion did you get your initial training?
SS: OCW – Ohio Championship Wrestling

RR6: You stated in your online profile for G.L.O.R.Y that your style was, as you put it, “A mixed bag of wrestling styles”. Do you still use the “mixed bag” approach, or have you chosen a specific style?
SS: I’m still a mixed bag, I can come at you with different types.

RR6: Always good to keep ’em guessing. Now, who was your debut match with — and how did it go?
SS: It was at OCW Ladies Night I, against Lexi Lane. My nerves got the best of me, and Lexi pulled out the victory.

RR6: Besides the NEPW and WASP Women’s titles, what other titles have you held?
SS: PWR Tag Team champion and PWR Ladies Champion.

RR6: Out of the matches that you’ve been in, what match do you look at as your greatest ever — and on the flip side, what match do you look at and say “Oh my God, I can’t believe I agreed to that!”
SS: My greatest match ever….probably my match at Shimmer against Madison Eagle. She’s amazing…and I felt that was — to date — my best match. As for my “Oh my God” match, I cant believe I agreed to have a last woman standing match with Angel Dust.

RR6: Speaking of Angel Dust, you’ve listed such names as Angel’s, Ashley Lane, and Nevaeh as some of your most-hated enemies; would there be any other names that you’ve added to the list?
SS: Jessicka Havok!

RR6: (slapping myself in the back of the head) Doom on me, I should have figured that one. . .Tell me, in what other promotions have you wrestled for?
SS: It’s hard to name or remember them all, but I’ll try…OCW, Firestorm Pro, Shimmer, PWR, Mad-Mar, IWC, WSU, JAPW, CAPW, CWF, PGWA, Chikara, Ring of Honor, IPW, HWA, NWA Upstate, NWA Underground, XICW, and I’m sure I’m missing others.

RR6: If you could have your dream match to wrestle, what would it be?
SS: As of right now…. probably Beth Phoenix. I’d also like to have rematches with Sara Del Rey and Daizee Haze, cause I’ve learned so much since my last matches with them…and I think I’d fair a lot better this time around.

RR6: You mentioned your early wrestling influences, so who would you say are your biggest influences nowSS: Now… Allison Danger is a constant influence in and out of the ring.

RR6: Who do you enjoy watching now in the ring?
SS: For some reason I’m really enjoying the cocky heels on TV: Maryse, Miz, Zack Ryder, Madison Rayne, Jericho…

RR6: Are there any promotions you’d like to wrestle for?
SS: Absolutely. WWE and TNA being the top 2.

RR6: What’s the farthest you’ve ever traveled for a show?
SS: As of right now…about 8 hours to Nashville. But I’m going to England in the fall.

RR6: You’re lucky — I’d love to make that trip myself. On the subject of travel, about how often are you on the road?
SS: Every weekend.

RR6: Is there anything special that you do to prepare for a match — and then, to unwind afterwards?
SS: I always try to pray before my matches. I feel more comfortable with what I am preparing to do in the ring if I pray before my match. Afterwards…a good shower is always nice.

RR6: Prayer — I like that! So, outside of the ring, what’s the best fan encounter you’ve ever had — and what was the strangest (or worst)?
SS: Being recognized as “Sassy Stephie” at Wal-Mart was kind of strange, but cool at the same time. I haven’t had anything out of the ordinary happen when it comes to fans…no one has cried or stalked me…The best, I guess, would be for my birthday this year I wrestled about 6 hours away from home and several people brought me presents, it was very sweet! I loved it.

RR6: Just out of curiosity, do you happen to have any comments or thoughts regarding your recent XXXEXTREME tag team match against Jessicka Havok and Angel Dust?
SS: Jessicka and Angel are tough. I have to say that I took a good ass beating at their hands…but with that said, I would have beat them if I had a better partner.

RR6: And the final question — what is there about you that would the fans be surprised to know about you?
SS: I work two jobs Monday-Friday. I collect rubber ducks. I’m a huge Twilight and Harry Potter fan! By huge…I mean it borders on obsession.

RR6: I’m a Potter fan myself — Twilight, not so much. Stephie, I’d like to thank you for granting me this interview, and I must say that I enjoyed getting to learn a little more about you.