CHARLOTTE

REIGNS SUPREME THE 14-TIME WWE WOMEN'S CHAMPION KNOWS HOW TO BRING THE HEAT

By Adam Kluger

hat’s “Woooo” mean?

Every Superstar has their own catchphrase and this one is a tribute to my dad, Ric Flair. He started the "Woooo" in the 1970s and it originated from the Jerry Lee Lewis classic 'Great Balls of Fire' where part of the song ended with "Woo".

What are some of the biggest lessons you’ve learned from your legendary father? The biggest thing I learned from my dad is the importance of hard work. Whether it’s a live event in Colorado Springs or WrestleMania in front of 150,000 people, you give it 100 percent every night. If you believe in yourself, the fans will also believe in you.

How has women’s wrestling evolved over the years?

It has evolved a lot, but change doesn't happen overnight and there is still more work to be done. However, I am fortunate to have been the face of WWE's Women's Evolutionmaking history with my WrestleMania 35 triplethreat match against Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey, the first-ever WrestleMania main event featuring females. I've also headlined seven WrestleManias in a row, becoming the first female Superstar in WWE history to main event a singles match on Raw, SmackDown, and a Premium Live Event.

What’s it like to be the WWE champion? Did your dad have any input on your look and style?

Yes, I am a 14-time WWE Women's Champion and I've always said that I don't really care about the number, but now I want to pass it and I want to break my dad's record (16-time WWE Champion) and John Cena's record (16time WWE Champion). My dad always said, "Dress the part you want".