Lisa Marie Varon Video Blog 2 – September 10, 2011
Lemme start off with an apology, because I insulted a couple people on my last YouTube video.

I hope you guys know I was kidding when I said Chavo Guerrero was hired because he was ugly, by WWE. Chavo comes from one of the greatest wrestling families in the business, and obviously, Chavo got hired because he’s a great wrestler. And Tommy Dreamer, is a hardcore wrestling legend. He ruled ECW, and it was a pleasure and an honor to work with him in TNA and WWE. So when I said Tommy tongue-kisses sailors, on a pier, for rent money… it’s not true. Tommy tongue-kisses sailors, for fun. Now, on with our questions…

Every year PWI Magazine ranks the top fifty female wrestlers, I was ranked number eight, and a lot of you have asked me what my thoughts are on it. I’ll tell you what I think, I think it’s seven spots too low. I think I should be #1. But I also think any female wrestler who works hard, at her craft, and believes in her abilities, should think that she should be #1.

ODB was ranked, #32. That’s because I’m four times better than her. I’m just kidding. ODB was ranked #32, and I think you can make a case for her… being #1. She is a great wrestler.

So an independent worker named Madison Eagles, was ranked #1, and I tweeted her “If I see you on the street, it’s go time.” Just kidding. I tweeted her “congratulations.”

When I was younger, I used to fire off angry emails at PWI if I wasn’t ranked #1. As I matured, I realized the ranking was subjective, and it’s an honor to be included in the mix. So, I think, I should be #1, but any girl on the list that doesn’t think she should be #1, needs to be in a different business.

I have a question from YouTube: “Before you go into a wrestling match, what steps do you take to ensure your own physical safety and that of your opponent?”

How do I ensure my own physical safety? I’ve trained twelve years in this business, I have a rigorous weight training regimen, I stretch and warm up well before each match, and I say a little prayer, before I go to the ring. How do I ensure the safety of my opponent? It’s simple. I give ’em the opportunity, not to step in the ring with me.

I have a question on Twitter: “Where is your favorite place to perform?”

I have been in hundreds of cities, on five continents, and that’s an easy answer. Madison Square Garden. It’s historic, it’s a loud building, and the fans are great. My father went to Madison Square Garden when he was a kid. I won my first WWE championship, in Madison Square Garden. The Godfather put me through my first table, at Madison Square Garden. And hands down… that is my favorite place, my #1… place to perform.

I have a question from Jeff on Facebook: “I am a teacher in the Chicago public schools, I see that you live in Chicago now. Will you stop by my class and talk about the importance of education?”

Jeff, send me the contact information for the school, if it’s legitimate, I’ll be there next week. Actually… I’m wrestling most of next week, I will be there… the following week.

Special Thank You to The Salesman for writing the transcript for the video!

On September 2nd, Lisa Marie added her first Question & Answer video to her official YouTube page. She took questions from fans and answered 5 of them. You can video the video above or read the transcript by reading below.

5 Questions with Lisa Marie Varon aka Tara from Impact Wrestling – YouTube Video Blog September 2, 2011
The first question is from subzerowarrior1, from YouTube. “What would be your dream wrestling match, and who would you like to compete against?”

Well I was really excited when Chyna came to TNA, I’ve always wanted to face her. She’s a legend in our business. Unfortunately she’s no longer with us, and I don’t see her participating in wrestling any time in the future, and I practically have faced everyone that is out there, except Eve, Eve Torres. We’re pretty good friends, and you’re question is “which opponent would you like to compete against?” and what would my dream match be? Well, it kinda wouldn’t matter, because the end result with Eve, is her, tapping out.

Next question is from Stratusfied88, from YouTube: Have you ever faced anyone that was unprofessional in the ring, someone maybe didn’t let you shine, or someone being wrong-kind of rough? If so, how have you handled those situations?

Yes I have. It was back in OVW, Ohio Valley Wrestling, and was one of my first singles matches. She was being especially.. aggressive, in the ring. Ah.. got out of character, got up, punched her in the face, went back to wrestling, finished the match. Thought I was gonna be in.. big trouble when I got backstage, um.. went through the curtain, everybody high-fived me.. and, I honestly think it was a test to see.. how much of a pushover I can be in the ring. And you know what? This girl’s not a pushover, so.. handled it my own way.

The next question is from Niko, from MySpace: What profession would you like to attempt, and what profession would you not like to attempt?

I can really see my.. self involved in politics, in the future. I think I have a great personality for it, and I realize how important it is to be involved in our community. Which profession would I not like to attempt is, a window washer. Cause I am deathly afraid of heights.

Next question is from Estelle MaiVia Drizzy from Facebook: What was the reaction of your parents when you told them you wanted to be a pro wrestler?

The reaction was “Oh no, what is she getting herself into now?” Basically. I was pre-med in college, and every parent’s dream was that one of their kids become a doctor. And I think when I told ’em I want to be a pro wrestler, it wasn’t a good “substitute”. But, they are my biggest fans now, and they’re very proud of me, and guess what? I’m a doctor of destruction.

Next question is from Twitter, NathanImvAngels: How do you become a wrestler?

This one’s a toughy, cause there’s really no.. right answer, right way, to get to the business. Um, some people work really hard in the independent wrestling circuit, for years. Um, some people are just approached, because they have a.. the right look. Some people go to wrestling school. And some people are just sooo physically unattractive, that WWE.. takes pity on them, and hires them anyways, Chavo Guerrero. Um, but the important thing is, is to have something to fall back on. I always preach education. You never know how long your career’s gonna last in this. Some people make it really big in this career, uh, some people.. don’t make it to the big leagues. Some people are cut short, due to injuries, you never know. Um, but it’s important to have options. Uh, you don’t wanna end up on.. on a pier, tongue-kissing sailors for fifty cents a pop, just to pay rent, Tommy Dreamer.

Special Thank You to The Salesman for writing the transcript for the video!

Monday Night Mayhem’s Exclusive Interview With Impact Wrestling’s Tara (TNA BaseBrawl: Buffalo, NY) Transcript

The Big Mosh: Members of Mayhem Nation, the Summer of Mayhem 2011 continues. We are indeed live, well not necessarily live from Coca Cola Field getting ready for TNA’s BaseBrawl. Talk about an intimate setting with former TNA Knockouts Champion Tara joining us right here right now. Mayhem Nation you know that you want to be me. Tara we appreciate you reserving some time for the Mayhem Nation.

Tara: Absolutely, no problem.

TBM: How are you?

Tara: I’m great. I’m excited. I’m.. First time I’ve ever done this kinda, show.. I think.

TBM: I was just going to mention you’ve of course been to Buffalo many times with your time in the WWE.. coming back to western New York, the fans here, what’s it like for you?

Tara: It’s.. It’s awesome, I feel like um, it’s weird cause I’ve never taken a long break, from wrestling. My longest was my three month…? stint.. ? away, when I retired. Well, not retired.. my last match. And uh, I feel still like it’s.. just I’m on tour for twelve whole years, I’ve been touring. But it’s always exciting going back because.. you always remember certain people.. do you know what I mean?

TBM: Absolutely.

Tara: And the arenas and locker room. But I don’t remember this, have I performed here before?

TBM: I don’t believe so. Probably across the street at the HBCS Arena a couple times..

Tara: Yeah, I know that, yeah yeah.. I know that, I know that. But it’s great, always great to see our fans back here in New York.

TBM: Now to be able to get back to your fans again..

Tara: Buffalo, New York…

TBM: ..a chance to have that.. to have that intimate setting…

Tara: Yeah! That’s pretty cool. Isn’t it?

TBM: Absolutely.

Tara: Did you go out there and see it?

TBM: Fantastic. Just saying was great.

Tara: Amazing. I mean.. it’s gonna.. it’s gonna be very fan.. we’re always fan friendly. That’s what the difference here.. which I noticed, the difference, we’re so like kinda.. in contact with everyone. Very.. like.. family oriented, fan interaction.. to the core. But uh.. this gonna be a really intimate.. moment and um, I love baseball too, and it’s.. anything to do with baseball, to be on the field, anything.. you get that excitement. I don’t know about you, but I…

TBM: Without a doubt.

Tara: I do. I do, big time. So, I’m super excited about this. And I’m facing uh, Winter.. tonight. And we’ve never.. had a singles match together. This is the first time her and I ever have a match together.. you know.. and it’s on a.. house show. (laughs)

TBM: We had a chance…

Tara: Via BaseBrawl..

TBM: We had a chance to interview Winter a couple weeks ago and she was adamant about.. not only working with you but getting her shot at the Knockouts Championship. Now one of the things I always admired about you is the fact that.. back.. many years ago you had that.. that knee injury if I’m not mistaken..

Tara: Yeah.

TBM: ..and you just.. you just continue just to gut it out, so what does it say about your.. your.. your.. your intestinal fortitude just.. just really gutting through something like that.

Tara: You know I think it’s craziness honestly. I, when I tore it I thought, you know.. I remember snapping it, I heard it snap and stuff like that, but I don’t have pain, in it, to be honest with you. It doesn’t hurt, at the moment.. I had to wear the brace, to prevent certain angles.. You know, steel cage match, Mickie James, I tore my ligament here (elbow), was gonna pursue MMA but.. the doctor, you know.. I need Tommy John surgery, eventually, but I’m gonna try not to get.. it. I just don’t want arthritis and stuff like this, and Stone Cold Steve Austin was the one that told me don’t get surgery, it ends up getting worse sometimes with arthritis. So I kinda feel a little badass with my knee brace, like Stone Cold..

TBM: (laughs)

Tara: .. so I’m like kinda going “Yeah, I’m a vet” you know, that kinda thing? It’s kinda.. I don’t know, I’m goofy like that.

TBM: Now of course going into the summer, Destination X just a couple of weeks away, after that is Hardcore Justice. All the Knockouts it seems has got their eyes on the gold, you’ve of course had your problems with Mickie James, would you really want to tell the fans out there, especially the Mayhem Nation, really what they can expect from you during the course of the summer? Some gold around your waist could be really nice.

Tara: I’m hoping that, I’m hoping that. You know, we are friends, we get along now, but she does know that I’m looking at her belt and she has to watch her back on that. I’m looking forward.. I hope to have another… match with her, she’s very fun to work. Her and I are.. hardcore big time, uh.. it’s.. we are sore after a match, it’s just… But anything for the fans, to entertain. You wanna make it as entertaining as possible and her and I have an agreement, uh.. we’re gonna kill each other out there. You know what I mean? So…

TBM: Lastly, if you can share with our viewing and listening audience especially the comradery that you’ve had with Trish Stratus, Mickie James and.. and Winter, sounds like you had a hell of a weekend…

Tara: We did! We did.

TBM: .. up in the Toronto area. What does it really say about, you know.. that people in the WWE, TNA they can still get along. Just the relationships that you’ve bonded and formed over many years…

Tara: It’s weird that you mention that, because.. Trish came to the Toronto show, she just hung out backstage to watch out match, and um.. we’re driving back and I go “This is so cool how, how awesome it is that we can have friends…”

The Pope: (off camera) Hello everybody!

Tara: ‘Ellooo!

TBM: And there’s The Pope ladies and gentlemen.

Tara: The Pope daddy-o!

TBM: You never know what to expect on The Mayhem.

Tara: You never know.. and he was my travel partner in Louisville. So uh, we’re pretty tight. But uh, we were saying how.. it’s just awesome that we can walk away.. and still make, you know have really really tight, close friends. And um, you know Tommy Dreamer always told me you’re lucky to leave this business with more than five friends. You know what I mean? You’re lucky, usually you end up not keeping contact and stuff like that. And uh.. it’s super.. it’s awesome that.. you know, when we do see each other it’s like we haven’t left. You know like those high school friends you were really tight with..

TBM: You just pick up where you left off.

Tara: Exactly. And we’ve been having a great great weekend. And um, gonna keep an eye on Winter cause she’s kinda strange one.

TBM: (laughs)

Tara: So um, it was really odd. Last night we did something really cool in Toronto, and we went to a Greek festival, um.. well Greek, we went to Greek Town, had a Greek meal.

TBM: Okay.

Tara: Nutritious Greek, and went to this bar that opened at 1, and they had performers. It’s all Greek, people did.. all Greek. And we danced.. it was unbelievable. I had an amazing time, and it’s really.. we don’t get to do that on the road. I mean it’s go go go, what our lifestyle is. You perform, get in the car, head to the next town, lucky to get a meal, you know, something that’s open.. you know wake up in the morning, get a gym.. you know go to the gym, freakin’.. it’s just a routine. And it’s nice to be able to get out of that routine.. once in a while. You know it’s not all glamorous, you know that…

TBM: Absolutely.

Tara: and um.. it’s.. it’s awesome. And I’m.. pretty close with Trish, I mean that’s a friend I’ll be.. we’ll be the Mae and Moolah of the future. (laughs)

TBM: From.. and from the way things are sounding.. in ring, outta the ring, retirement.. not even crossed your mind in any way, shape or form?

Tara: No, and I never, ever.. WWE put the label that I was retiring, and that wasn’t my.. you never say never in the business. You never know when you’re gonna come back for a special appearance, and I hate that when people say that when people say “I’m retiring” and they end up coming back. Um, I made sure in my last match, if you watch my last match at WWE, I said it was my last match “in WWE”.

TBM: Mmhmm.

Tara: And uh, I never.. I always watched TNA, I was a big Kong fan.. and Gail Kim, you know, their feud, that’s when I started really watching the product. And uh.. I planned on being a little off of.. from wrestling for a while, longer than when I was and um, they called me and I said I don’t know if I can do that travel anymore, and I wanna be with my family, uh.. it was my families turn. I mean you miss a lot, people are like “Oh I wanna wrestle, I wanna wrestle” they don’t know what you give up. You give up a lot of family time, you know.. anniversaries, deaths in the family. It’s just this.. it’s really hard, grueling life and I said “I don’t think I’m ready to come back”, and they said “Well, we have a really easy schedule.” And I was like “Well let me think about it” but I needed to give them a decision, in four hours..

TBM: Wow.

Tara: And um.. talked to my family about it, and I was like “I think I wanna do it one more year”, then another year, and then I.. just re-signed another year. So um.. I do year to year, because um, I’m 40.. and you never know..

TBM: You don’t look it.

Tara: Thank you.

TBM: She doesn’t look it. Absolutely not.

Tara: I think I don’t act it, that’s the key.

TBM: That’s the point, I guess.

Tara: But um.. you never know when your body is gonna give out, I.. I don’t wanna be that.. that female wrestler that, well you feel sorry for me coming down the ramp. I still wanna be that badass.. ass kicker, you know.. wrestler, and.. I wanna be true to my art. I don’t wanna be.. felt sorry for?

TBM: Uh huh.

Tara: So.. that’s why I do year to year. You never know what’s.. what injuries are gonna occur, you know?

TBM: Very true.

Tara: It’s safety. I’m.. I’m not.. I’m not that one to go “You have to lock me up for five years”, you know? If I’m happy.. I’m gonna re-sign again. You know what I mean.

TBM: Absolutely.

Tara: I’m not that high maintenance of a person. I don’t think.

TBM: You can see Tara and all of the rest of the Knockouts of Impact Wrestling every Thursday on Spike TV and 9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central and Destination X on Sunday, July the 10th, call your local cable or satellite provider for availability ah.. enjoy the rest of your time in Buffalo.

Tara: I will, and if you guys every want to chit chat I’m “@REALLiSAMARiE” on Twitter. So, tweet me. Tweet tweet tweet.

TBM: She loves to tweet.

Tara: I love to tweet! (laughs)

Big thank you to The Salesman for typing this up!

TNA Knockouts “Mad Sexy Volume One” PPV Coming October 1st, 2010

TNA Knockouts – Mad Sexy Volume One is set to debut October 1, 2010 on Comcast, TimeWarner, Brighthouse, Cablevision, Cox, Directv, Dish Network, AT&T, Verizon, Viewers Choice, Bell TV or on your local cable system.

This one of a kind pay-per-view special is hosted by Playboy cover girl and TNA Knockout Christy Hemme. Mad Sexy Volume One will feature matches involving TNA Knockouts: Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Taylor Wilde, Awesome Kong and Gail Kim. This one hour special will be available on a pay-per-view basis at just $9.95 until December 31st on your cable or satellite provider.