{"id":118507,"date":"2023-03-28T14:09:21","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T18:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=118507"},"modified":"2023-03-28T14:09:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T18:09:21","slug":"indie-billie-starkz-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2023\/03\/28\/indie-billie-starkz-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"The Indie Frenzy: Billie Starkz Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Starting at an early age, <\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Billie Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\"> was fascinated with the world of professional wrestling. As she began to train and work independent shows as early as age 16, her name and talents spread quickly through the pro wrestling community. After a great showing in the 2022 Scenic City Invitational Tournament, Billie Starkz began garnering mass attention from other promoters within the US and abroad. She was recently ranked as #52 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated\u2019s Top 150 Women Wrestlers. Through hard work, she has worked for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW). With all that mentioned, she recently gave more details and insight into her early start in professional wrestling and her future outlook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2023\/03\/13\/tjpw-grand-princess-23\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Preview: TJPW Grand Princess 23 Card (3\/18\/23)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Billie Starkz Interview<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[FREE MATCH] Ruby Soho Vs. Billie Starkz\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3gp36nvWRlE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Growing up, who were the biggest influences in the televised world of professional wrestling that sparked your interest in becoming a full-time talent? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cBayley, during her time in NXT.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Were there local independent talents that you admired growing up? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cNecro Butcher\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Where did you get your start training and who were your mentors? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cGrindhouse Pro Wrestling with Aaron La Motta and Rudy Switchblade.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">If you had the opportunity to pursue an alternate career path, what would that be and why? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cProbably a yoga trainer. I just want to stay physically active and yoga became a big part of my life during the pandemic.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">What is your favorite match you&#8217;ve had? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cMe vs Nick Wayne at JCW.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">What was working in Japan like for you? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Starkz: \u201cIt was an amazing experience and something I dreamed about for so long.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">What has the transition from typical school day to world travel been like? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cPretty smooth and I love it! I&#8217;m maintaining my grades but still traveling and seeing the world.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">if you had a dream Mania Main Event, what would it entail? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cProbably a crazy ladder match for a title.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Any matches scheduled for Mania weekend to highlight? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cTJPW and a few GCW. More to be announced!\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">How does working for bigger indie promotions like GCW and Wrestling Revolver compare to smaller promotions? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cThey give me top talent to learn and help my growth as a wrestler.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Who&#8217;s an indie talent you&#8217;d like to work that you&#8217;ve not had a chance to and why? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cVert Vixen. I think she is on the top of her game right now and would love to push each other&#8217;s limits.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Best in ring advice and who gave it? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cA guy at Rockstar Pro, years ago before I started wrestling, told me to be a good person. I believe that gets you further than anything else in or outside a wrestling ring.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">What is your biggest fear in the ring? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cGetting hurt and not being able to wrestle because I truly love being in a ring.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Where do you see your career in 10 years? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\"><strong>Starkz<\/strong><\/span><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">: \u201cMaking money and traveling all over the world doing what I love!\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Make sure to follow and like all things Billie Starkz on all her social media and watch for her as she looks to continue to rise to the top, not only the indie scene, but the big leagues as well. Make sure to check out STL Anarchy on April 14 in Alton, IL as Billie Starkz battles Aaron Williams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NICK WAYNE vs BILLIE STARKZ [Without a Cause]\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HotubTD1HNE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Stay tuned to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_self\">Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/a> for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. 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