Behind the closed doors of our ladies locker room there is always much more going on than even the Knockouts realize. With no pre-tapes or photo shoots, I thought I would take the opportunity to see exactly what goes on inside our locker room. Undercover with my agenda, I sat quietly in the corner of the small room filled with girls and bags and waited to see just how interesting it is for the lucky flies on our walls.

The truth of the matter is that our locker room has really changed in the past couple months. We went from a couple years with only 4 girls to a bevy of 15 girls. I can say that honestly we were a little nervous about all the new girls coming in because we have all experienced other locker rooms before… selfish and negative. We knew ours was very different. With a strong foundation based on support and love, I can proudly say that I have true friends I would do anything for in this business, something we all agree is important to maintain. We would do anything to protect it.

As girls were added to the roster, they could instantly see and shockingly comment on the difference of our very special locker room. It was like even the hard exterior needed to stay strong in the business, melted away with the idea that something could be different. TNA is different in every aspect and for the wrestlers treated no differently than office or crew… anyone added to our family warms to the special that is TNA.

As is sit in the corner disguised with my computer and my always silent observing eye, all the usual that you would love to see happen, happened lol, beautiful women running in and out of the revolving door. Clothes flying and bare bodies rushing to be ready for their part in the show, whether it was getting ready for a pre-tape or getting into the ring to perfect this ever blossoming Women’s Division, that I might add is kicking ASS!! But the one thing I noticed outside of the mad rush that is the day of TV, was new friendships shaping with moments transfered and shared in the positive atmosphere we refused to let go of. I watched as the women shared their collective ideas, camaraderie and push to make the show the best it could be. And in between the moments that make this a cohesive unit were also moments of each of our personal lives, brought from all over the United States. An escape that no matter what was going on at home, we could all come into that little room and share each others happiness or burden.

It was working! Not only do we hands down have the most talented Women’s Division ever seen, but we also have a classy, REAL care for each others well being that makes each of us individually that much stronger for what we all believe to be the best Professional Wrestling product in the world… TNA baby!!

And there it was, a tiny little room filled with the beginning of a very bright future. A bright future passed on to each new girl that walks through the door by the girls before them. And with that I want to say a very special thank you to Ms. Brooks and Gail Kim, the beautiful example I had to show me that this locker room could exist. They are truly the heart and definition of the beauty that is a “Knockout”… I love you two to pieces, thank you for sharing everything you represent, with all of us!

XOXO, Christy