Former PROGRESS Women’s Champion Rhio has revealed that she was inspired by Beth Phoenix when deciding what kind of wrestler to be.
Rhio has been rumoured to be signing with the WWE in the past week and her time in PROGRESS could be coming to an end. However, she is preparing for a match against Meiko Satomura for the first time next week before she goes.
The British star spoke on DEMAND PROGRESS PLUS and the A2theK Wrestling Show, where discussed a number of topics, including her match with Meiko Satomura.
“Mentally I’m thinking the right process. I don’t want my ego to fail me again. I’ve never faced anyone on Meiko’s level. It’s her last singles match in the UK and she’s coming for blood. She’s probably coming to me for the worst night of my life.” Rhio said.
“But I wouldn’t be put in this position if I wasn’t able. She wouldn’t have accepted the match if she didn’t want it and for me to have her last match in the UK is crazy. I need someone like that. I’m doing it!”
Rhio Was Inspired By Beth Phoenix In Her Wrestling Style
“The first person I remember saying that I want to be like was Beth Phoenix. She was so different. She was beautiful and had the muscles. The aura and intimidation. She owned every moment she was given.”
Rhio was also asked about what she wants her legacy to be in PROGRESS. She revealed that she wants the “new PROGRESS” to think of her as the “old PROGRESS” thought of Toni Storm – a dominant champion and leader of the division.
“I want people to think of PROGRESS and think of me. Over 400 days and 20 defences. The old PROGRESS you think of Toni Storm. The new PROGRESS… think of me.”
