Beyond the ring, building a wrestling career demands unwavering commitment and courage. For countless women, wrestling provides the opportunity to carve their legacies, but the journey isn't easy. In episode 7 of Faces & Heels, these women share their experiences of becoming superstars of professional wrestling.
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00:20 - Intro

01:20 - Starting her wrestling journey in her early twenties, Willow Nightingale found herself living with her parents and often accepting shows for as little as $50. One of her ultimate objectives in life was to be able to become financially independent, and providing support to her family through substantial contracts.

02:28 - Jordynne Grace dispels the misconception that superstars are untouchable, revealing that, like everyone else, they face their own struggles. Balancing a full-time job, conceptualizing merchandise ideas, and connecting with new fans through social media were all ways of generating income.

03:43 - Big Swole opens up about her first substantial contract, shedding light on the emotional struggles that many face, emphasizing that her career has been a constant hustle. She shares her journey from rags to riches, discussing the important task of securing her daughter’s life.

04:34 - Jordynne Grace speaks about her Patreon journey with the aim of supplementing her income. She opened a window into her world, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses, gym routines, and the daily facets of her life with her fans online. Demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit, she authored a trilogy of books comprising messages she received on social media.

06:40 - Big Swole underscores the significance of her life's overarching narrative. Progressing from humble beginnings to securing her initial substantial contract, she strives to provide for her family's aspirations.

07:21 - Willow Nightingale delves into her ultimate goal of providing for her family, highlighting the inspiring narrative born from determination and retrospection.

Women’s wrestling has come a long way over the last decade, as the business of pro wrestling has become a more welcoming and inclusive space for women wrestlers and femme wrestlers. Whether it's WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment, WWF, AEW, All Elite Wrestling, IMPACT Wrestling, or any of the countless indie wrestling promotions out there, women wrestlers are having their moment in the main event. From WWE WrestleMania, WWE Raw, and WWE Smackdown to AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision, women like Willow Nightingale, Kiera Hogan, Jordynne Grace, Big Swole, Dimanante, Keyana Bell, Marti Belle, and countless others are changing the game with each wrestling match. In Faces & Heels from NowThis, we look back at one of the most important years of women’s wrestling ever from a 2023 perspective and recount the incredible journey of these women wrestling.

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The Journey of Becoming Superstars of Professional Wrestling