Impact's Rebel Says She's Interested In MMA

Women's Wrestling Weekly recently interviewed Impact's Rebel. You can see the full interview at this link, and above, and see submitted highlights from the interview below!:

WWW has heard that REBEL has been pursuing MMA as well…

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When I first started my career I was really thinking of going that route and I think I just got busy doing other things and I kind of put it on the back burner. I don’t know if I’ll get back to it or not. It’s definitely something I’m interested in.

 

How was her experience wrestling in Japan for Stardom?

Oh man, no only did I grow as a wrestler, but I grew as a person. I love their culture, I miss their Japanese sweet potatoes! Working with the girls was such a great experience. The consistency of getting to wrestle so often there with so many great girls and great talent...I grew so much and I improved so much -- in the ring and outside of the ring.

 

What is her current workout regiment like?

I like to switch it up, because you know you get burnt out on a certain type of workout. I like crossfit, I’m starting to get into that...I usually do a lot of cardio and I feel like crossfit now helps me do more strength training.   

 

Who does she want to go up against next in Impact?

I think that, right now, Tessa Blanchard is really hot in the wrestling scene and I think that I would like a title match against her.

 

What advice has Gail Kim given her?

Just to show that fire, show that passion, be aggressive...Her advice is constantly catered to what I just showed her in the ring...but for the most part for me it’s showing that fire, showing that aggressiveness...  

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