If you're a wrestling fan who hasn't taken notice of Scarlett Bordeaux yet, you might want to have your eyes checked…and maybe get your head examined while you're at it. Not only is she one of the most striking beauties in today's independent scene, she's also risen to prominence as regular performer and announcer for Ring of Honor and she has even made some forays into the biggest of the big leagues with on screen appearances for TNA and WWE. Scarlett recently spoke to WrestlingINC.com regarding recent developments in her career and how her present success is shaping her plans and aspirations for the future.
Scarlett, it really seems like you've covered a lot of territory over the course of the past few years. You've worked in the ring as a valet and wrestler, you've played some integral roles in Ring of Honor, you worked a match for TNA and you even had a spot as one of Adam Rose's "rosebuds" at WWE's Payback event. It's a safe bet that a lot of folks—including your fans as well as your peers—are wondering, "What's Scarlett's secret?" So really…how are you pulling all of this stuff off?
It starts with passion. I knew nothing about wrestling 4 years ago before a friend introduced me to it. I trained at a conservatory as a mezzo-soprano and was a musical theater major in college so I had a theater background. Performing has always been my passion. It took a lot of hard work and determination to train and learn about wrestling, but I developed a love for the business.
Your presence in Ring of Honor has really garnered a lot of attention and accolades. What's been the highlight of your work in ROH thus far?
It's a three-way tie between wrestling my first Ring of Honor match, announcing the Anniversary show and the entire experience of being in The House of Truth as a Hoopla Hottie. Each was different but special to me. Ring of Honor has become a place I call a second home. The locker room is really my second family, they support me and I couldn't do it without them.
How did your appearance at "One Night Only" come about? How important was it for you to get in-ring experience in TNA?
It was quite unexpected and extremely flattering when I got the call to appear at One Night Only. One of the managing parties at TNA reviewed one of my matches and contacted me shortly after. Appearing at TNA for the first time was extremely important to me due to the high visibility. I always get a little nervous when I work somewhere new but I was also very excited.
You're still doing some work in the independent scene too, right? How do you balance everything that's involved in your career these days?
It takes a lot of preparation as far as scheduling goes. It also takes discipline to stay fit and eat right. It's important to motivate yourself.
You were recently named one of the "35 Most Beautiful Women of Wrestling" in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's 35th Anniversary issue. How did it feel to have your picture included in that list alongside some of the most celebrated women in the business, including Miss Elizabeth, Trish Stratus and Kelly Kelly?
It was definitely unexpected! There are so many talented and beautiful women in the world of wrestling and it's extremely flattering to have been chosen in the top 35.
With all of your experience in the business to date, how do you feel about the current state of the wrestling business? Do you think that WWE will dominate pro wrestling for the foreseeable future or will TNA, ROH and the independent scene continue to make some inroads on developing a devoted fan base? As a performer—both with respect to ring announcing and wrestling—what do you think your role is in the future of wrestling? What should your fans look forward to from here?
Read more at http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0726/579397/scarlett-bordeaux-exclusive/#muPf1ZTWBwM0IpgA.99
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