If You Don't Know, Now You Know
- 14 June 2019, BRIAN PERIUS
If You Don’t Know, Now You Know is an interview series with some prominent names in the world of professional wrestling. From wrestlers themselves, to podcasters, to super fans and everyone in between, IYDKNYK is where is it’s at!
Welcome to another installment of If You Don’t Know, Now You Know. Today, I sit down with MLW superstar SALINA DE LA RENTA!
(editor’s note: The participant’s answers are 100% original and have not been edited in anyway, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation).
Welcome to another installment of If You Don’t Know, Now You Know. Today, I sit down with MLW superstar SALINA DE LA RENTA!
(editor’s note: The participant’s answers are 100% original and have not been edited in anyway, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation).
Brian Perius: Would you rather train for a hotdog eating contest for two months or be a rodeo clown for a week?
Salina de la Renta: I rather be a clown, gotta watch my figure lol !
BP: Okay, now let’s get to know you a little. What’s your name, how old are you, and where are you from?
SdlR: Well my name is Natalia Class, I’m 22 years old from Puerto Rico
BP: How were you trained in the art we call wrestling?
SdlR: I was trained by MLW’s Vice President Mister Saint Laurent, Lince Dorado and Ricardo Rodriguez.
BP: How long have you been in the business?
SdlR: 3 years
BP: Now let’s get into your career. What can you tell us about your first professional match?
SdlR: My first professional match, assuming that would be the first one I got paid for was on a show called Go Wrestle in Daytona, Florida. Against Ava Storie. It was a great experience working with her, she made it easy for me to communicate with her and was nice from the beginning. It was more fun than anything, we were both starting out.
BP: What promotion do you currently work for?
SdlR: I currently for Major League Wrestling
BP: What is the worst injury you have ever had?
SdlR: I had my ACL, Meniscus and Bucket handle torn. It caused me over a year of my career.
BP: What is your favorite of your matches?
SdlR: One of my favorite matches would be the one I had against Lacey Lane, she is one of my closest friends and there’s nothing like sharing a ring with someone you care about and they care back. It’s good because they know you, and they know your strengths and weaknesses so it’s definitely more challenging but I prefer it.
BP: Let’s dig a little deeper. Who or what inspired you to become a professional wrestler?
SdlR: I was inspired by the reality show “Total Divas”. After seeing women with similar looks and dreams, I felt like maybe I fit in the world of professional wrestling.
BP: Can you tell me one fun fact about you that most people would be surprised to find out?
SdlR: My age lol. I’m 22
BP: Can you tell me one great road story?
SdlR: I once went to Mexico with LA PARK and they started burning cars and shooting families in the same highway we were on so we had to turn around and drive against traffic, hop to the other side of the highway and drive 160mph so we could get to our show that went from being 20 minutes to 2 hours away. Thanks to that event.
BP: Who are some dream opponents you have?
SdlR: Would love to wrestle Tessa Blanchard. She is one of my best friends and I met her when I got injured. Haven’t gotten the chance to share a ring with her.
BP: What is one misconception people have about you being a professional wrestler?
SdlR: That we are tough people with no feelings.
BP: What does wrestling mean to you?
SdlR: Wrestling is what I live for now.
BP: What’s next for you as far as your career is concerned?
SdlR: A lot of MLW ! And some really cool secrets I can’t share as of now ;)
BP: And last but not least are there any plugs or shout outs you would like to give?
SdlR: Would love to give a shoutout to MLW Fusion on BeIN Sports and UK TV Freesports , Future Legend, Collar x Elbow, Masked Republic, RUDA, Generación 21 in Mexico and ICW in Denver.
Salina de la Renta: I rather be a clown, gotta watch my figure lol !
BP: Okay, now let’s get to know you a little. What’s your name, how old are you, and where are you from?
SdlR: Well my name is Natalia Class, I’m 22 years old from Puerto Rico
BP: How were you trained in the art we call wrestling?
SdlR: I was trained by MLW’s Vice President Mister Saint Laurent, Lince Dorado and Ricardo Rodriguez.
BP: How long have you been in the business?
SdlR: 3 years
BP: Now let’s get into your career. What can you tell us about your first professional match?
SdlR: My first professional match, assuming that would be the first one I got paid for was on a show called Go Wrestle in Daytona, Florida. Against Ava Storie. It was a great experience working with her, she made it easy for me to communicate with her and was nice from the beginning. It was more fun than anything, we were both starting out.
BP: What promotion do you currently work for?
SdlR: I currently for Major League Wrestling
BP: What is the worst injury you have ever had?
SdlR: I had my ACL, Meniscus and Bucket handle torn. It caused me over a year of my career.
BP: What is your favorite of your matches?
SdlR: One of my favorite matches would be the one I had against Lacey Lane, she is one of my closest friends and there’s nothing like sharing a ring with someone you care about and they care back. It’s good because they know you, and they know your strengths and weaknesses so it’s definitely more challenging but I prefer it.
BP: Let’s dig a little deeper. Who or what inspired you to become a professional wrestler?
SdlR: I was inspired by the reality show “Total Divas”. After seeing women with similar looks and dreams, I felt like maybe I fit in the world of professional wrestling.
BP: Can you tell me one fun fact about you that most people would be surprised to find out?
SdlR: My age lol. I’m 22
BP: Can you tell me one great road story?
SdlR: I once went to Mexico with LA PARK and they started burning cars and shooting families in the same highway we were on so we had to turn around and drive against traffic, hop to the other side of the highway and drive 160mph so we could get to our show that went from being 20 minutes to 2 hours away. Thanks to that event.
BP: Who are some dream opponents you have?
SdlR: Would love to wrestle Tessa Blanchard. She is one of my best friends and I met her when I got injured. Haven’t gotten the chance to share a ring with her.
BP: What is one misconception people have about you being a professional wrestler?
SdlR: That we are tough people with no feelings.
BP: What does wrestling mean to you?
SdlR: Wrestling is what I live for now.
BP: What’s next for you as far as your career is concerned?
SdlR: A lot of MLW ! And some really cool secrets I can’t share as of now ;)
BP: And last but not least are there any plugs or shout outs you would like to give?
SdlR: Would love to give a shoutout to MLW Fusion on BeIN Sports and UK TV Freesports , Future Legend, Collar x Elbow, Masked Republic, RUDA, Generación 21 in Mexico and ICW in Denver.