There are a lot of new Diva's stepping up in the Indy Federations, but none of them have quite the heavenly touch. I had a chance to interview Indy Federation Diva Hellena Heavenly, check it out below.
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Real Name?
Antonia Maria Galvin, but I usually just go by Toni
In-Ring Name?
Hellena Heavenly
Location?
Louisville, KY
What Federation are you currently in?
I am mostly around OVW
I noticed on your website that you had appeared in numerous federations, what was your favorite appearance?
I have had lots of fun on most of
them. Getting to tag against Lawler was cool, and so was my match with Luna. Also, dressing up as Madusa was a riot.
I also noticed that you had appeared in the WWE (WWF). Can you tell us when and what you did?
I was one of the "fans" that Ivory beat up.
And what was it like?
That was the most fun I've ever had while nearly getting my nose broke.
When did you start wrestling?
July of 1998
What school did you train at (or who trained you)?
HWA Main Event school. I've gotten help from other places as well such as OVW and WLW, and Malia Hosaka has helped me out quite a bit.
What was the hardest wrestling move you learned?
I haven't found a soul brave enough to take it yet.
What's your schedule like?
Crazy as hell.
Who are some of your favorite people to work with?
I have too many to
list.
Is there any kind of match you wouldn't do (like a lingerie match, bikini match, jello match)?
I would prefer to avoid any thing with the words 'exploding', 'thumbtack', 'barb wire', 'death' or 'poop' in the title. Guess that pretty much rules out XPW, eh?
What titles have you won or helped others win?
The HWA cruiserweight title was my baby and it went were I wanted it to. Now that I am not there, the title no longer exists. Coincidence? I think not!
What is your most memorable match?
I can remember all of them just fine, thanks.
Who is the strongest woman you've seen in the Indy's (mic skills plus in ring skills)?
Does OVW count? If so then Jazz or Victoria.
Who is the strongest man you've seen in the Indy's (mic skill plus in ring skills)?
Once again, does OVW count? If so then we have a serious race going on.
What's it like working in the Indy's?
Quite an experience.
The following questions are asking for your opinion on the WWE product, since that is what most people get to see.
Who are you favorite WWE Male wrestlers?
There are too many to choose from.
Who are you favorite WWE Female Wrestlers?
Jazz, Molly, Jaqueline and Victoria
What is your favorite WWE storyline?
It was Billy, Chuck and Rico and also the Hurricane. Now it's just the Hurricane/Kane thing.
What is your least favorite WWE storyline?
HLA probably, or the fact that Stephanie McMahon keeps having assistants that she somehow forgets have been involved with her father in carnal ways. Would you hire them?
With the current storylines focusing on HLA and matches like lingerie pillow fights, how do you think the women wrestlers could move past that and put the focus back on their in-ring skills? Do you think this focus on T&A will hinder other women's, like yourself, chances to be taken seriously?
I pray that Victoria, Molly, Jacqueline, and eventually Jazz can put a focus more on women as serious competitors capable of actual
WRESTLING matches.
If you had a chance to wrestle any WWE star, who would be your top choice (you can pick 2 males and 2 females)?
Molly, Jazz, Al Snow, Chris
Benoit (Dean Malenko or Arn Anderson were they not retired)
What do you think of the current WWE women's matches?
Depends on the match.
Do you think women should get more belts (Like their own tag team belts)?
I remember when they did have their own tag belts. From what I can recall the Jumping Bomb Angels were the last to hold them. I wonder what happened to them? What I would like to see is not necessarily a women's tag title, but a mixed tag title where men and women team up to wrestle other male/female teams. That is what I want.
Do you think the WWE should take a page from the Indy's and let the women wrestle the men more?
Definitely.
Who is the strongest WWE female wrestler (Mic skills and in ring skills combined)?
Molly
Who is the strongest WWE male wrestler (mic skills and in ring skills combined)?
Guerrero/Angle/older Jericho stuff are all tied.
Do you think any of today's wrestlers (indy or WWE) are going to be legends in years to come?
That's up to Vince McMahon.
If you could change one thing about the WWE product, what would it be and why?
I would put me on it. :-)
Do you have any advice for others trying to break into the business?
Buy boobs and bleach your hair (even if you a guy, it will probably work for them too).
Do you have anything you'd like to say to anyone who is new to the Indy scene and your fans?
Smooches!
