Former TNA Knockout Velvet Sky recently spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard blog, her first interview since leaving the company. Topics discussed include her TNA departure, dating Bubba Ray Dudley and what’s next for her.
Sky says leaving TNA was ultimately a “business decision” and is very proud of her run there. After nearly 10 years, she felt it was time to move on and explore new opportunities. She’s been keeping a close eye on WWE and NXT and is convinced she’d be a good fit for either.
“The women there are killing it, and empowering and building up the women would be a great role for me. Bayley is so much fun to watch wrestle. She has so much energy and passion, and the people feel her energy and feed off that. She’s so great at expressing herself, and she’s so genuine. Nattie Neidhart is also someone I’d love to work with. I’ve known her for a long time, and she is someone that I look up to and respect. She’s someone I’d love to learn even more from.”
While in TNA, she traveled the world alongside guys like Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Eric Young, Bobby Roode and Austin Aries. She’s proud they’ve all made it to the major leagues and promises she’d “give so much” if she ever got the same opportunity.
“I traveled all over the globe with them in TNA, so to see them excel on the level they’re at now, I’m so happy for them,” she said. “You’re never fully satisfied or fulfilled in wrestling until you get to the big leagues. Nobody gets in this business just to bump. I’ve never stopped learning, so I’m glad I have not worked there yet. All I ever wanted in the business was a chance, an opportunity. If I get that with WWE, I’ll give so much.”
Head over to SI.com to read the full interview.
