r/SquaredCircle • u/NylaRoseAEW • Mar 13 '19
AMA over, thanks for the questions Nyla Rose AMA
I am a professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling. As a formally trained actress with a background in Martial Arts, it's great to be able to combine my passion for performance and love of combat sports. I've held 5 titles on the indy’s and was voted 2017 Indy Female wrestler of the year. On May 25, I will compete in AEW’s DOUBLE OR NOTHING at the MGM Grand Garden Arena when I take on Britt Baker and Kylie Rae in a “Triple Threat” match...Ask Me Anything!
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u/CaptainLhurgoyf Mar 14 '19
Aja Kong is a pretty big name for Double or Nothing. Have you ever worked with her before? What are your feelings on her?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
A true icon and inspiration! I’ve shared a few locker rooms with her in Japan over the last 3 years. But last year I had the honor of tagging with her for Sendai Girls. THAT BACKFIST THOOOOO
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u/donttouchtheringbell Mar 14 '19
As someone who hasn’t seen you wrestle much, is there anyone you can give as an example that you’ve styled yourself after to give us an idea of what to expect from you
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
Good question... A pinch of Batista, a dash of tazz and a hint of The hot rod I think... the occasional smidge of RVD’s bold darringness.... is that a word?
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u/RazorXXtreme Mar 14 '19
Hi Nyla, as an LGBT wrestling fan, I appreciate the inclusion of great competitors like you and Sonny Kiss in AEW. So my question is, will AEW play a huge step in bringing forward a more inclusive 'wrestling world' for the LGBT community? Wrestling is known to be very bad on things like homophobia, transphobia, and racism, what steps might AEW take to avoid being lumped into that category, and try to prevent these toxic attitudes among wrestling fans as a whole?
Thanks again, and on a sidenote, you and Sonny are two of the biggest reasons I will be supporting AEW all the way through!
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
Well I certainly and personally believe the fact that they simply want to provide the best product possible product and were proactive in reassuring the fans by issuing a statement of inclusiveness that AEW has the fans best interest in mind. They want you to have a great time and amazing memories and that’s not possible if you have to worry about certain things. Now it goes without saying that you can’t control how people behave but having a company aware of the social climate and making an effort to nullify and negativity is huge. I think normalization of LGBT lives in ANY entertainment medium is more effective than anything.
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u/RazorXXtreme Mar 14 '19
First off, thank you so much for responding!
Secondly, that is a great point. Maybe the best way to get these attitudes out of the wrestling community is for them to just see you and others kick ass better than anyone else.
Good luck at Double or Nothing, I'll be cheering for ya! :D
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u/chaoticmessiah Mar 14 '19
Sonny's in AEW too?
Cool. I loved him in LU last season. Loved even more that The Believers were instant fans of his, too.
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u/RazorXXtreme Mar 14 '19
Yeah Sonny is amazing. And him and his boyfriend are goals!
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u/chaoticmessiah Mar 14 '19
I genuinely couldn't be happier for the guy, I wish more people talked about him.
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u/Rearentryplease Mar 14 '19
Excited to see you part of something special! AEW is great for the fans and excited to see where it takes us all also can we get you vs Adam page?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
Lol, if he can get full gear ready I think there could be something there. I’m open to the challenge!
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u/AJroxofficial Mar 14 '19
Hi, not so much as a question but a comment: Thank you for doing what you do. As a trans girl who loves wrestling, its great to see you out there doing what you do. I can't wait to see you at Double or Nothing!
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u/JonathanCoachman Mar 14 '19
Hey, thank you so much for taking time to answer questions.
What is your biggest passion/what do you enjoy to do most outside of wrestling?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
Life! Just experiencing new things and being creative. I love video games and photography, and mostly anything outdoors as long as it’s not to hot ;p
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u/JaffaCakeLad Mar 14 '19
Not u/JonathanCoachman, but I always love finding people who are into photography.
Anything in particular you like shooting?
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u/chaoticmessiah Mar 14 '19 edited Mar 14 '19
Hey Nyla, I have three questions:
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Do you ever think a woman could win a World title, or is the business still seeing intergender matches as a novelty, from your perspective? I know women have held the PWG title before, and obviously Lucha Underground is intergender, but I was thinking a more widely seen promotion's World title being held by a female competitor.
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Which method of acting did you train under, and how has that helped in pro wrestling?
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On a slightly less serious note, what's the most fun you've had in pro wrestling so far?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
Damn... great question!!!
I think if played out right and not rushed it absolutely could and one day WILL happen! I thought (and hoped) that’s where things were headed with Chyna back in the day tbh.
I’ve had a variety of techniques and courses but primarily Stanislavski was what my main teacher instructed... but I definitely urge anyone to seek out multiple outlook/ perspectives
The most fun is probably all of the “in between” as I call it all the people you meet, bonds you create, places you travel... I’m definitely looking forward to the future
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u/Tarcos Mar 14 '19
Kimber Lee was the Chikara Grand Champion for a while. So, yeah. It can happen.
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Mar 14 '19
I know women have held the PWG title before
Who was it? Just looked through the cagematch section to double check and it doesn't look like any women have held the PWG title.
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u/chaoticmessiah Mar 14 '19
I was confused with Kimber Lee winning Chikara's title, sorry. That's on me.
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u/davidbowieguy69 Mar 14 '19
As a kid, did you take drama classes? I've never heard you were an actress. Also, how excited were you when AEW offered you the deal.
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
I did! I did drama in middle and highshciol... in college I started to get more serious and did community theatre and student films.
And are you frigging kidding me?!? I was OVER THE DAMN MOON! Lol
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Mar 14 '19
Hi Nyla thanks for doing this AMA.
How did you end up in Japan and what was it like to work for Marvelous and Sendai Girls?
Also you wrestled a Current Blast Deathmatch in Zero1, how was that like and would you like to wrestle a match like that again?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
The AMAZING Nagayo Chigusa (do yourself a favor and look her up if you are unfamiliar) was holding a tryout in NY a few years back. so naturally an opportunity like this, I HAD to be there...
At the tryout I was invited to be on her show the next day. I must have done something right because bey I left the arena I was invited to Japan by Nagayo -San herself
So funny story about the explosion match... My second tour of japan, my flight got delayed by 3 days in Canada due to snow (ever see “the terminal”? That was basically my life for 3 days) so when I finally get to japan our match is the next day (by the time I got settled in, basically a few hours)when we get to the arena and I see the rigging the explosives. Nagayo San just looks at me and says “so sorry” then giggles uncontrollably...
Let me tell you... THAT MATCH WAS A BLAST! Pub absolutely intended! I’m a bit cray cray so I’d definitely do that again
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u/ray_fuegel Mar 14 '19
for those who dont know...chigusa is one of the most popular wrestler in japan and one of the top draw for proresu in japan (regardless of gender)
and she is a pure demonic hardass who will treat you like her own kids if you make her proud.
but if you train under her wing, she will push you like no others ever push you before (see gaea girls for further reference's)
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u/handlerofthesea Mar 14 '19
I highly recommend Nagayo's Hair vs. Hair match against Dump Matsumoto from 1985 if anyone decides to check her out. The crowd are off the hook.
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u/kentucky210 Mar 14 '19
This isn't that much of a question but since I know one of our mods here, skeach101, is a huge fan of Kylie Rae, I was wondering if on May 25th you beat her up a little bit more than Britt, just to spite him
Thanks!
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u/Death_By_Diarrhea Mar 14 '19
What motivated you to become a wrestler and what are the goals you want to achieve in wrestling?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
I won’t lie, they were kinda selfish lol. I honestly just felt a calling to it, I can’t really explain. I had always been a fan. And wanted to do it as a “silly” job when I was little. Then I learned it was an actual possibility to actually become a wrestler!! WHAT?!!!
You bet your ass I signed up!!!
As for goals. I have many... for now, I aim to soak up every single drippity drop of knowledge and Elevate my game.
I aim to absolutely WRECK Britt Baker and Kylie Rae at Double or Nothing.
And I WILL leave my mark on the Wrestling world and hold a title in AEW!
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u/Death_By_Diarrhea Mar 14 '19
Honesty is a breath of fresh air in these times, and you already have left a mark on the wrestling world. ;) Cheers.
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Mar 14 '19
Hi Nyla, I’m going to Double Or Nothing and I’m very excited for your match!
What is your opinion on intergender wrestling? I’m asking because there have been several promotions lately that have been doing man vs woman matches (and if I remember right Beyond Wrestling even did an entire show of intergender matches) Meanwhile, WWE seems mostly against it, as they scrapped the Nia vs Dean match. Basically, do you think intergender matches in AEW and in wrestling in general are a good or bad idea?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
I think much like everything else in wrestling it certainly has its place and it’s not gonna be everyone’s cup of tea🤷🏽♀️
If done/ used right it can be utterly amazing but if just haphazardly thrown together... then it can be really meh. In a way it’s kinda the “new” thing... it’s pretty exciting to see it gaining more traction
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Mar 14 '19
What has been your favorite experience in wrestling thus far?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
My time in japan hands down! I met so many amazing people... not just other wrestlers but fans also. I feel I not only grew as a person but also as a performer. And also japan is just an amazing, beautiful place.
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Mar 14 '19
I'm actually planning on moving there for a job! Hopefully it's as great as everyone says.
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u/Duke-of-Nuke Mar 14 '19
What drew you to AEW? What about plans after?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
Aside from the people involved and the amazing opportunity it afforded me to lean, grow and entertain. When they said they didn’t care about race or gender or any of that I knew AEW was bound to be something amazing.
Plans after... entertaining is in my blood... I hope I’m able to give back in so way. Maybe behind the scenes, or open a school. Time will tell
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Mar 14 '19
What are your ambitions in the industry? do you ever want to go to WWE?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
My ambitions are to provide you all with some great experiences and be able to make it a living.
There was a time when that was on my radar, a childhood dream... but as you grow in this business you discover that there are other ways to make a living at it. If it’s in my future, cool. but I’m focused on RIGHT NOW! and right now I can say that I am 10,000 percent AEW! (it’s over 9,000)
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Mar 14 '19
thanks for answering I usually get terrible luck in actually getting people to answer my questions
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u/Xenasis Mar 14 '19
What's your favourite band? :)
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
Awww just one?! I have a bunch but the top of my list
Static X The prodigy ICP A Tribe Called Red
And yes... I too noticed the pattern.... I am very nervous
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Mar 14 '19
Are you a native or of native american descent? If so, whats tribe are you from?
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u/rkmysle Mar 14 '19
I haven’t seen you wrestle before but I’m interested to see you work, any particular matches I should seek out and watch?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
IMO a lot of my japan stuff is probably the best stuff. Marvelous and Sendai Girls both have a steaming service. Totally worth it
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u/mikitico Mar 14 '19
Loved your role on Tofu Pro Wrestling! How was it like training with Milano Collection A.T. and the AKB48 girls?
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
Thank you! It was a lot of fun! I really hope they bring her back lol
They impressed me so much!!! They were so sweet and nice but when it was time to work they were so fearless and willing to try anything “!
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u/Explodah Mar 14 '19
Hey, "catgirl" fan of yours here ☺️
Just wanna say you are such an inspiration to a little hrt kitten like me who's also training in pro wrestling, and I can't wait to get a media such as AEW to watch you regularly! Thank you so much for beating the path for all of the future Puro catgirls out there! You're a doll and a machine and a superwoman. 💕
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u/NylaRoseAEW Mar 14 '19
This has to be a rib....
In the off chance it’s not... Absolutely!
Sonjay Dutt, Mia Yim, Mickie James, Myself all got our start at KYDA. And I thinks we’re all doing pretty good wouldn’t ya say? Jim is a great guy and someone I’m glad to call a friend.
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u/SaysShitToStartShit2 Mar 14 '19
Have you seen the Umbrella Academy? That show is amazing! Also thanks for doing this and can’t wait to see you in AEW!
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u/XAMdG Mar 14 '19
Are you exclusive to AEW, or is there a chance to catch your matches in other promotions? If so, any other promotion you would be interested in performing?
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u/bruinsmashabs Mar 14 '19 edited Mar 14 '19
what is the most underrated topping/condiment for a hotdog or hamburger?
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u/QueenOfTransStyle Mar 14 '19
hi Nyla!
I'm a trans girl myself and I'm looking to try out for my local fed in a month - what pointers would you give for someone who wants to wrestle, but hasn't fought before?
thanks again! best of luck at double or nothing!
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u/AssaultPlazma Mar 14 '19
How long was your training to become a professional wrestler? What was the training like?
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u/saboormeow88 Mar 14 '19
Hi there, are you familiar with Candy Lee? She’s also an intergender wrestler and was so excited to hear about your signing to AEW.
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u/DenverJones Mar 14 '19
Were you ever worried about how you would be treated as a wrestler?
Thank you for doing what you're doing! As a lifelong wrestling fan and a trans woman, I never thought I'd see someone like me make it.
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u/SavioVegaGuy Mar 14 '19
Hyla Nyla,
First off, I hope all is well. Congrats on signing with AEW. I’ve followed your career for years and to see the success you’ve attained in such a short amount of time is fantastic. I remember following your posts on Facebook and it made me smile when I heard you were going to Japan. Now look at you.
One of the biggest things about your presence on social media is how engaged you are with your fans. That’s something that is very much needed if you want to build an audience. People see you interacting with others and they would like to interact with you as well. In our years of interacting on social media with each other, it’s made me become more of a fan of you and quite frankly, that rules.
What I would like to know is do you feel building more of a social media presence in the ‘90s through platforms like AOL would have benefited him or was Savio Vega’s career intended to doot doot doot out of our lives like Michael Hayes shitfaced at a Molly Hatchet concert following a cataclysmic loss on par with Dean Ambrose and his hairline to Mabel at King of the Ring 1995?