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)As we return from a small break we see the returning edition of the hot new podcast of GZWA,Angelic Danger...
[b]Angelica Lockhart:
[/b]Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to a all new episode of Angelic Danger, with Tina Angel and with my next guest...[/font][/div]Tapping her fingers on the table trying to think how to exactly word this next segment...
Angelica Lockhart:I don't know how to exactly say this.This next guest along with myself don't always see eye to eye on many things....but I'm happy to have her here.Please welcome my guest at this time Raven....
As she hopes this could work well for once.She was able to get through with Daniel,let's hope this will be easy too.The camera swings over to Raven with that Cheshire grin on her face. Usually that meant she had something mischievous in mind, but this time she was genuinely kind of, sort of, just a tad bit glad to be there. Whatever problems they had were somewhat under the rug. Not besties by any chance, but capable of sitting down and talking to each other.*
Raven: So you're going by 'Angelica Lockhart' now? Huh...cute.
*Rae leaned back in her seat still smiling. No bad intentions. No name calling. Just a nice conversation right?*Angelica smirks hearing her familiar old best...errr,friend if you will joining her across the table.
Angelica Lockhart:Its still Tina, she corrected her...But the Lockhart is my new married name however.
Revealing a bit of something about her which nobody knows about yet...eve if her marriage didn't last that long(he passed away)
Angelica Lockhart:I'm honestly surprised you agreed to join me.After everything we've been through over the years.But I'm glad your here
As she admitted every single word.It was kind of like old times way back when.The first time around before they hated each other.
Raven: Well, as people know, our very first match was against each other and on-going tension stemmed from that. Be it good or bad, we do have that history but I don't despise you, per se. I just don't hold much ill will against you as people would think, so when you asked, I was glad to do it. Especially when you mentioned the topic was gonna be about me. Pfft, duh! Girl, I love me.
*All nice so far, but don't get it twisted. Put them in a ring right now and all the claws would come out on the spot..no remorse. But for now? Peace.* Angelica could help but to roll her eyes same typical Rae she thought to herself.
Angelica Lockhart:True you do love talking about yourself.But it seems to be a common thing here,when I have a touchy subject,nobody will actually go through with it...who knows maybe you'll be the first to break this 'curse?'
Knowing it was just a suggestion for now at least.Before looking over at her notes as she cleared her throat.
Angelica Lockhart:Well,lets see how far I can get before something happens shall we?
Teasing her a bit.
Angelica Lockhart:You are a very outspoken when you want to be.At least in the ring,but many people don't know how you got started?
Hoping she won't storm off already...but here we go
Angelica Lockhart:Just know,nothing is off limits with me on this show.But I do understand and respect if you don't wanna talk about something.
Biting her lower lip watching her every move as she stalls...was she actually afraid of Raven?No,but she is hiding something from everybody.
Angelica Lockhart:Not many people know that you have a step brother...
*Rae just shrugs*
Raven: Mmm. It's not some kind of secret. I just don't talk about him. I don't talk about that side of the family at all for that matter. One positive, I guess, is that through his business, I was able get a foot in the door. He didn't approve but 1: I had already made some connections and was already bit with the bug.. and 2: His approval or lack of never meant a damn thing to me, to be honest.
Angelica Lockhart:Fair enough,lets talk about how you started in the wrestling business then?
Knowing that would be a semi better conversation to change...
Angelica Lockhart:You like most wanted to join one of the big leagues company.The WWE at a early age,is that what you always wanted to do?How did your family feel about this major decision?
Raven: Whereas my mom wanted me to get involved in something...safe, my dad was all for it. He's where my initial love for wrestling came from. He would take me to pretty much any show he could when I was little. I remember seeing Hogan's heel turn when I was 6. Mankind getting pushed off the cell. Ooh! The Raw where Jacqueline won the Women's Title? C'mon. Being that young and to see someone who 'looked like me' win what was the big title for the women was special. Damn near 20 years later and I still hold that moment close to my heart, especially now considering that company's current state.
*Raven sucked in her lips, biting a smile while looking up innocently opting not to dive deeper into the 'E*
Raven: But, yeah, my dad was supportive. My mother got use to seeing me get tossed around later once she realized I wasn't gonna give up on it. She's actually pushing for me to make a return.Raven: Being perfectly honest, WWE was where I wanted to be because they were at the forefront of what I knew growing up. Didn't work out as I was too young when they were pushing playboy angles with the new girls, but, as fate would have it, I ended up somewhere better.
Angelica Lockhart:Which brings me to the birth of ZXWWF...
A small smile formed on her face.
Angelica Lockhart:A lot of new divas were starting to come,Amanda Cortez,my sister for a short time before I took over her role
Not wanting to get into that yet...
Angelica Lockhart:Kristen,Mariah...Cheeka,a lot of old school divas starting out.But you managed to go out swinging.What was it like?When you first stepped foot in a new company?Not knowing anybody or anyone?
Raven: Girl, I don't know. Uhm....I guess it's like the first day of starting a new school? I heard of but never really knew some of y'all heffas. I just wanted to finally get in a ring and do some damage. Janet Jackson has some lyrics that go 'Because of gender, I've heard No too many times. Because of my race, I've heard No too many times. But with every No I grow with strength…And with hearing ‘no' from my mother, my step-brother, from Da ‘E, even at the ZXWWF training facility, and so on and so on, I felt I had so much to prove. I put all that frustration, anger, everything into my matches. Sure, people may see some of my methods as less-than-pleasing but to hell with them. I didn't feel like I needed to please them or anyone else but myself. Everything I've done has gotten me this far in my career and I hold no shame to be completely honest. There are things I wish I would've done and people I wish I had gotten the chance to mix it up with, but otherwise I'm good.
Angelica Lockhart:Once ZXWWF became a household name,others started to find out where they belonged.Some became popular then others,when that time came,everybody wanted to be on top.You have had many great battles in you're career.But as most we start at the beginning with your battle with Kristen.
Knowing again jogging up old stuff between them.
Angelica Lockhart:How did that battle start?
*Raven inhaled deeply through her clenched teeth before beginning to talk about her rivalry with good ol Kirsty.*
Raven: Kirsten and I…… From the moment we met there was this tension between us. Of course every Vixen who walked through those doors wanted to be the best in the company. Every Vixen wanted that gold wrapped around their waist. And when I won it the title and got that target on my back, of course I had challengers and I fended them off but Kirsten was that first who really came at gung-ho. And I gave it to her right back tenfold. Soon it became is trying to outdo each other every week..kinda like an immovable object, unstoppable force situation. She did what she could to try and knock me from the top and I did everything in my power to try and break her. Seems like it lasted forever.After the company closed, we.. tolerated... each other enough to start our own federation together and, to be honest, it was more of us trying to outdo each other. We never talked and hashed or shit out and once one small rift happened all hell broke loose between us. It's just something about us we can't seem to get out shit together when we're around each other. I couldn't even tell you where she is now but for all that we've been through - the bad, the worse, the awful - I hope she's well. I did rock the red hair better, though. Just sayin’.
Angelica bites her lower lip knowing she may have crossed a line tonight.But she can't feel partly guilty since that's what her show is based on.
Angelica Lockhart:I'll actually get back to that in a moment ,
Referring to her running a company...
Angelica Lockhart:But back to your wrestling career.After your rival with Kristen I would say paused rather then ended.You found yourself with the 7x women champion Trish Stratus.For a lot of women including myself looked up too in this wrestling business.
Which she wasn't wrong on that part by much...
Angelica Lockhart:Lets talk about your alliance with her first,
Knowing they had a long battle as well...
Angelica Lockhart:Was It nerve wrecking working with her?How did that even start?
Raven: Uhm… I… guess there was always that air of nervousness from me within the first week or two of knowing her just because it was that feeling of meeting and working with someone o admired for so long. Talk to anybody who knows me and they'll tell you, Trish was “it” for me. Like that last check in the box for me knowing that I wanted to pursue a career in this.As far as how it started? That infamous Stratus mean streak collided with my own. It became a one-upping game of Youngin’ vs Vet. Her thinking just because I looked up to her that I would just let her get away with talking slick and me planting my feet and pretty much telling her ‘Bitch, try me!”. Okay?
*Raven let out a small chuckle*
Raven: And from that came our numerous battles and trash talk. And THEN from all of that, came the mutual respect and later on us becoming Ultimate Stratusfaction - breaking us out of our singles funk we were in at the time. By that point, there were no nerves or anything on my end. We became friends forming a faction for the greater good: our success.
Angelica Lockhart: Lets talk about Ultimate stratusfaction. You two became tag team champions. Is there a difference between holding the women's and tag team?
Trying to change it the best she knew how too
Angelica Lockhart: Did the relationship change when you two started to work together instead of at each other's throats?
Raven: a difference in holding a singles and tag titles? Hmm… never really thought about it. I guess the cliché answer would be the addition of teamwork? Being in singles competition I get to cut loose like how I want. Do what I want without someone yapping in my ear ‘Oh do you think that's a good idea?’ ‘Oh that's to mean don't you think?’ and blah blah blah.Being in the tag title scene, I was lucky to be partnered with someone I clicked with. Like I said, Trish and I both came to a point where we were cool with each other and obviously our chemistry was off the charts for how well we did. It was a smoother experience than my 2nd time around the block as a tag champ.
Angelica Lockhart: Sadly soon afterwards you and your alliance with you ended it. Obviously that caused some bad blood between you two.
Tina can see Rae getting a tad mad now.
Angelica Lockhart: Most people know what it was like to bounce back from a injury. But with ZXWWF closing what was going through your mind?
With a smile on her face, Raven just shrugged
Raven: Me injuring Trish - remember when I talked about our attitudes clashing? That was the case of mines winning in the end once we lost the titles. Between then and now, we've managed to smooth everything out between us. As far as ZXWWF ending, it was the bitter moment to the sweet moment I had to just finally getting one over my step-brother. With Ultimate Stratusfaction being done, there was all this animosity that between him and I that resurfaced from our childhood and I just felt the need to squash it. You know? Get the final “A-HA!” on his ass and I did. So with the company closing, there was a wave of emotions I was feeling and bittersweet was one of them.
Angelica Lockhart: almost done here, after ZXWWF finally ended,most superstars and divas departed,others retired or found new activities to keep them busy. What seemed interesting to me,that you and your former rival Kristen decided to open a wrestling company of your own called UFWA...
Not sure if this part will air on the website or not but she doesn't care.
Angelica Lockhart:Why did you two want to come together? Did you two patch things up?
Raven: At that point - *Rae wipes a bit of hair from her forehead letting out a sigh* Feel like I'm talking in circles.. - At that point, Kirsten and I were cordial enough to go into business together. We worked well enough to think we could start up a new company and bring in everyone we worked with and keep familiarity while also welcoming new people, but as history has shown, it didn't all work out that well. It's… tiring trying to run a company while also trying to be a competitor in the ring and there is where, for the first time ever, I felt fatigue in my career. So I pulled out my share and took a much needed break. It was a lot at the time but I didn't want to give up being in the ring and both roles eventually took its toll on me. No matter the relationship he and I have now due to the mother of his child, that's one of things I'll always give Xion credit for: He always found a good balance between wrestling and all the paperwork. But last I heard Kirsten was still doing well over there so kudos. And Marcus is still the cutie he always was
Angelica Lockhart:And after your much needed break you found your love for wrestling to be short lived in GZWA .
Taking a pause as Raven nodded her head in agreement.
Angelica Lockhart:Obviously as we grow older we don't want the same things we used to. I retired due to a nagging back injury I kept having. And I was pregnant so that kept me out farther. Wrestling will always be apart of my family.But what keeps you going? Or what decided you to stop? You once again back in GZWA found yourself back on top yet again. What made the sudden 'I need to take a step back' look?
Raven: Sounds cliché to say, but it was truly a second wind that pushed me… or third wind depending on where you look. In a new company surrounded by a new crop of girls to let know that these hands pop off just a fast as my mouth? It's just invigorating. I've always been the type that lives off being in front of a crowd ever since I was a kid. Singing in front of my family as a kid, talent shows, performing, so on & so on. I just love it. So being in that setting again fueled my my last run. As far as what made me step back again?
*Raven leaned back in her chair thinking of how to go with this*
Raven: Well, by then it had already been 10 years. I've accomplished a lot, had plenty of rivals, records under my belt, the whole nine. It feels silly to say but coming up on being 27 years old, I officially felt burned out. What happened on my last show turned out to be a blessing in disguise really. I LOVED being in that ring and liked…. most… of the people I've worked with but my heart just wasn't in it and I couldn't go through the motions anymore. So I took it as a sign to officially bow out and take time off. And now, almost a year later, I have my moments of missing it again, but not enough to make a full-on return. I know me. If I made any type of return now, it won't be me at 100%.
Angelica Lockhart:What have you been doing since your retirement? And what do you want to say to your fans who supported you over the years?
Raven: “Retirement”? Jesus, you make it sound like it’s for good. But like I said, I love being in front of a crowd in any way. Part of that is just music being in my blood with my family's b background, so since then I've been on stage here and there. Working with my little cousin on the music side and his fellow light skin has been recording the shows. Even with that, I've been slowing down these days until the little blessings make their grand appearances in the world.
*She points to her stomach as Angelica’s jaw drops at the announcement. Raven just lets out a big sigh*
Raven: Yeah, girl. Two of em. Soon the joy of motherhood will be upon me and the joy of having Moi as their mother will be upon them. Isn't it lovely?
*Raven looks down for a second before addressing the 2nd part of the question*
Raven: As far as the fans… I was never the most well liked person throughout my career, but I've always been liked for how enjoyably evil I was, I guess? It's Weird, I kick someone off a cage, brag, use unique strategies to win, flirt to get things to my advantage, talk down to everybody and I get boo’d. On the flip side, I'd get people coming up to me like “Oh I love you. I like what you did to so-and-so cuz I ain't like that ho either!” Which, I get because it's me. What's not to love? What I'm trying to get at is it's stuff like that from them, on both sides, that also gave me push to go on. From that I would also try to get them even more upset with me than before and... just entertain, for myself and for them. So for that - that push and the support - I thank my fans. Every single one
Angelica smiles as she was still in shock about Raven's little announcement to make,but than again she is full of surprises just like her...
Angelica Lockhart:Gotta say Rae,even you know how to leave the fans wanting more
Kidding of course looking down at her stomach luckily Rae can't see how big hers is yet.
Angelica Lockhart:I know admitting it to the public wasn't exactly how you planned. But this is one of the things I love about doing this podcast. Expect the unexpected. I do as one mom of twins to a future another
Like she was trying to tell her something hint hint
Angelica Lockhart: I do wish you the best of luck. I believe we are finished unless there is something else you'd like to add? See,I told you coming here wasn't gonna be too much of a hassle
*In a hot second, Raven slams her hand on the table and shouts to the top of her lungs, causing Angelica to jump back in shock*
Raven: RENT ‘EM SPOONS!! - Okay, that was just for fun. And yeah, I gotta admit this was nice. It's rare that we even talk, but seeing that I was the topic how could I pass this up?
*Raven flashes a smile*
Raven: This may be the children talking and already wearing me down, but thanks for this.
Tina couldn't help but to let out a giggle nodding in agreement
Angelica Lockhart: Yeah,i had fun too,when you aren't trying to kill me Rae laughs as Tina ends the show Thank you again Raven for joining me tonight on another edition of Angelic Danger,until next time everybody