Anna Jay is reflecting on her time thus far in the AEW locker room.
Anna Jay is one of the earliest examples of an AEW homegrown women's wrestler. When she started with the company, she had less than 10 matches under her belt. Now, she is one of the most beloved members of the women's roster.
Speaking on Women's Wrestling Talk, she detailed her transition from independent wrestler to television wrestler.
"I would say the biggest difference is when we started filming in Jacksonville and there was no audience. I mean honestly, it reminded me of training so it was almost easier for me to start off that way, because I wasn't used to having a huge crowd or the audience playing into what we were doing. So when I started there, and there was no audience it was just the wrestlers, it was almost kind of like training so I think I actually felt more comfortable. Now, transitioning from no audience in the pandemic to sold-out arenas, it's been crazy! It is so much better, so cool to see everyone. It's so cool to hear everyone, and it definitely makes what we're doing way more enjoyable. I kind of had a cool transition; It almost worked out for me, and it was almost easier the way it happens," Anna said.
Furthermore, she credited Thunder Rosa and Serena Deeb for being leaders in the locker room for the women. Rosa just won the World Championship and Serena is also a coach behind the scenes.
"Definitely those two women [Thunder Rosa and Serena Deeb], I would say for sure. I think I even said this in another interview, too, but I personally would say and I think a lot of other girls would agree; Vickie Guerrero has been someone that's been great to go to. She's not a wrestler, but she's doing what we're doing, and she's there and very helpful with everything when asked. When we need help, if it's something on-screen, or if it's something like our gear bins, she's been a tremendous help. Also, she's such a sweet lady, and I really appreciate all that she does. So I would definitely say her for me at least," she said.
Speaking about her favorite moment in the company, Anna declared that when she joined The Dark Order, the moment really sealed the deal for her in terms of her rise within the company.
"When I debuted for the Dark Order whenever there was the whole thing with Cody and Brodie, and I choked Brandi, I would say 100%. That's the moment for me that just really sealed the deal," she explained. "I mean, I kind of found my place at that moment. For it to be with those huge stars in wrestling, and them give me that moment meant so much to me. I literally will never forget it, and I definitely think now it's still my favorite.."
Elsewhere in the interview, she spoke about wanting AEW to create Women's Tag Team Championships. Learn more here.
