“Faith has won many a race!”……
And that’s exactly what happened at The Great American Bash. I believed, I prepared, I fought, and I came out on top. I’ve always been told to never expect to lose, “see” yourself winning, and never give up. Even when I’m doubted, even when I’m the underdog, I always prepare for victory. It’s preparation and determination that lead us to the path of success. If we constantly let others’ words and/or actions hold us down, then we will eventually let ourselves down. I came in this business from day one with people wanting to hate me (mainly from coming through the Diva Search … and I get that), people wanting to see me fail, people doubting me, people saying I’m undeserving and to that … I say thank you!
I know that may sound crazy, but I thrive on proving people wrong. I love breaking down barriers and winning someone over. Hopefully I did that with at least one person on Sunday. Hopefully I made at least one person believe in me as a champion. Hopefully I made at least one person say, “Hey, Michelle does deserve that!” And if I didn’t, hopefully I will be given the chance to win more hearts soon. This business is not a job to me; it’s my passion. It’s something I believe in, it’s something I love and it’s something that I want to do my best at every single day!
Sunday night was by far the biggest night of my career. I was so extremely nervous all day long I could barely stand it. Wait a minute … I’m lying. I was pretty nervous the day before too! (I think the only people more nervous than me were my parents who were sitting ringside cheering me on!) I knew Natalya was going be a tough opponent, but the battle was even more grueling than I’d imagined. When I won the match and held that championship up, I had goose bumps all over. The feeling is indescribable! It was a roller coaster of emotions … happiness, excitement, shock, tears, and joy!!!!!!!!!!! I know that I have a huge target on my back now and am ready for the challenges that I know are about to come flying at me 100 mph!
I can’t tell you how much all of the kind words, letters of encouragement, posters (Long Island was showing their love … thank you, thank you, thank you!) and congrats mean to me. I hope I make each and every single one of you proud! This is history in the making and I will do everything in my power to make you proud! I know that the importance of winning is not what we get from the win, but what we become because of it! I hope to become the champion that makes you proud!
“Hold yourself responsible to a higher standard than anyone expects of you. Never excuse yourself!”
“When your opponent is bigger, faster, stronger. Train harder, stronger, smarter!”
“Sweat is the lubricant of success!”
To end … remember that there is a hero in every heart! Regardless of where you are on this journey in life, you are not alone. In your own heart, there is a hero reaching out to claim the ultimate prize – the happiness of living a life of satisfaction, a life of purpose – that you pursue (no matter what it may be) with courage and passion!
Thank you again! I love you all! Faith to fight the good fight, heart to believe and soul to search within! Keeping the faith…..
Your Divas Champion (wow … I still get chills just typing it)
Michelle
Faith, Heart and Soul (July 28. 2008)
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it was great to see you win at the gab you deserved it more you are such a brilliant wrestler good luck in keeping that belt but i dont think you will need it cazzy10975 |
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Michelle, I understand where you are coming from when people want to hate on the Diva's who come from the Diva search, but that's only because many people want to see women come into it wanting to be a women's wrestler, as to using it as a stepping stone to become an actress or something like that. Also there is doubt whether they will be able to learn the craft of wrestling. I doubted you because of that, but honestly you have improved so much and I love your passion for it all. You have become quite solid in the ring and you hold your own. I'm pretty sure you can prove people wrong because you have proved me wrong for one. I'm glad you don't let anyone bring you down and so I say congrats on winning the Diva's Championship xx CreativeGenius |



michelle i knew you would make it to the top i always belived in u and i knew u are the best you are going to be even better than lita and trish!! well i hope you can reply me some time becuse i am such a good fann of u and want to be ur friend!!! but its ur choice any way, XOXO your true friend who u never met,
FUTURECHAMPFC real mane is GGG
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