During a recent interview with Cultaholic’s Tom Campbell, WWE Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green commented on her desire to see a Divas Open Challenge in WWE, whether she minds the term “Diva,” and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On who she would want for her Divas Open Challenge: “Kelly Kelly, Nikki Bella, Beth Phoenix, Michelle McCool, Layla. I love Layla, I would love if Layla would come. Honestly, I could go on forever – Alicia Fox. We’ve just got so many amazing women who can still go and they’re still young. These women got into wrestling really, really young so I think it would be a cool moment for the audience to witness that. I think it’s a far-fetched idea but it’s not impossible.”
On not viewing a negative connotation to the term “Divas”: “For me, when I think about diva there’s no negative connotation to it because I loved them. I think they are strong women with sex appeal and, if I’m being honest, that’s what I aspire to be. So I am totally okay being called a diva, however I do understand why we’ve transitioned. The men aren’t called something ridiculous, they don’t have a name for them, they’re just the men. If we want to be equal counterparts, we’ve got to be the women. That’s what we’re doing but I don’t mind if you call me a diva.”
During a recent appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show,” former WWE Superstar Matt Cardona commented on his wife, WWE Superstar and Women’s United States Champion Chelsea Green, and whether he wants to join her in WWE.
On his support for his wife Chelsea Green: “I go and support her. I’m her biggest fan. When she won the tag team titles, I was there. I couldn’t be there for the US Title, I was wrestling. I was doing a GCW show in LA. But when I’m watching, of course I want to be there with her. We barely see each other. We saw each other last week at the airport. I’ll see her next Monday because she’s in England doing stuff for Netflix right now.”
On wanting to be in WWE not just because she is there as well: “I have indie shows, I have the Hammerstein Ballroom, I come home Monday, she’ll be there. So I’d love to be there with her. Whether we’re on camera or not, I think we’re better together. But I want to be there, not just because she’s there. I want to be there because I belong there. I know I belong there.”
On not having any jealousy over her career: “I will admit, for instance watching her at WrestleMania, I’m sitting in the press box, or Money in the Bank, I’m sitting there watching. Of course, I’m super proud. But of course, part of me’s like, ‘I should be there.’ But not, ‘I should be there and not her.’ I should be there also. No [there’s no jealousy]. No way. I’ve been there, done that. Could be different if I was never there. But luckily I was, fortunately I was. I’m so grateful for that time. So I’m able to support her. But of course, I want to be there as well. So many guys and girls who leave WWE want to go back. But would they make a difference? I truly believe I would. That’s why I really do think I should go back.”
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