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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 1LYY` 3LL 3L^PZ JSHZZPJ .YLH[ )HSSZ VM -PYL 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 ILLU [OL MHJL VM >>, Z >VTLU Z ,]VS\[PVU THRPUN OPZ[VY` ^P[O T` >YLZ[SL4HUPH [YPWSL threat match against Becky Lynch and Ronda 9V\ZL` [OL ÄYZ[ L]LY >YLZ[SL4HUPH THPU L]LU[ featuring females. I've also headlined seven >YLZ[SL4HUPHZ PU H YV^ ILJVTPUN [OL ÄYZ[ 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? @LZ 0 HT H [PTL >>, >VTLU Z *OHTWPVU and I've always said that I don't really care about the number, but now I want to pass it HUK 0 ^HU[ [V IYLHR T` KHK Z YLJVYK [PTL >>, *OHTWPVU HUK 1VOU *LUH Z YLJVYK time WWE Champion). My dad always said, "Dress the part you want". 44
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