well...this came as a shock and a big surprise but i did agree that i'd post it on the blog sorry that its a day or two late benja! ;P enjoy guys!
You know, for a couple of months, Tyress Serevi has gone and interviewed so many people in the Second Life Wrestling community for her blog. I thought it was high time that I took it upon myself and surprise her with her own interview for her blog. I gathered my belongings and went to her house that she shares with Jenn Parkin and knocked on the door. She answered and invited me in for a cup of tea. Little did she know that I was about to surprise her with her own interview. We sat on the couch and it began.....
"The Big Shot" Benja Nirvana: This is the "Big Shot" Benja Nirvana here and my special guest for Tyress Serevi's blog is the creator and interviewer herself, TYRESS SEREVI! Tyress, welcome to this interview, how are you feeling?
"The Nova" Tyress Serevi: Good, good. I am feeling surprised and a little nervous though.
Benja: As you should be, first I wanted to ask the question that has been on everyones minds. Why did you start up this interviewing with different people from the Second Life Wrestling community?
Tyress: Well honestly, it was for some reasons. I know one thing was that VWE was actually a bad name to alot of the feds with the rumors and the drama going on with people being pissed at the Management/Owner's decisions. Saying that they went overboard and left VWE to spread lies. This was one reason to show the rest of SL Community that VWE isnt that bad as some makes it out to be and bring everyone closer as its my dream goal to see in SL wrestling to see less drama involving the feds to go to each show without having to be afraid to be bashed at for carrying a title or a tag. Another reason was since I know so little about so many in the community I figured, "Hey? Why dont i just try interviewing people?" That way I learn more on the wrestlers and the people will know more about the character and the person behind the screen and make it so people get it. Sometimes they have to act bad, but that doesnt mean they are bad inside or outside of wrestling. Take Curt Bombastic for example, now drama tended to be around him but outside wrestling. He is a real nice guy. Take Seth Cameron for another example, sure he makes his mistakes but so has any other fed owner. People claim he is the biggest asshole in SL wrestling, but is he? No. He can be a real great friend if you give him the chance. So the interview is basically for getting to know the person more along with his or her character.
Benja: Speaking of characters, you use the character name of "The Nova". Can you tell us how you came to use that name and did you have any others before you came to that character?
Tyrss: Ah good question! Actually Nova used to be my main roleplaying name in "Jedi Academy". Thats the main reason why i picked "The Nova" is actually that I had an E-fed character in one of Seth Cameron's AOL wrestling things where I was named Sierra Nova, but since you cant pick the names you want or you couldnt before display names it was "Tyress Serevi". Though I first started using "The Nova" as my stage name first when i debuted in XWA even after being in VCW. Its something that i just liked and it clicked when i said it to myself "Tyress The Nova"
Benja: I see. You mentioned that you roleplay? Seeing that Second Life Wrestling is sort of roleplaying, do you see yourself incorporating instances of roleplaying into your character and how you wrestle?
Tyress: You could say that yes.
Benja: How does your character "The Nova", approach situations when you wrestle such as promos, actions of others, etc?
Tyress: Hmmm. I'd say in a normal promo she'd speak her mind and isnt really afraid of the aftermath of the promo. In a match she often studies her opponents by watching videos or watch them live. If she gets attacked, then do a promo of course she'll be pissed! She has that side that if you piss her off she will do anything she can to return the favor.
Benja: Diving more into the subject, could you tell us the name of your finisher and what it does? Also, did you have any other finishers beforehand and what they were? As well, what made you decide to use those?
Tyress: Hmmm. Lets start with the orginal finisher that I used. It was basically a moonsault, depending on the situation and was actually a tribute move of Kimberly Soulstar. My current finishers are "The Hypernova", which is basically "The Long Kiss Goodnight", which isa kick to the gut with a kiss to keep them from recovering, then a spinning kick to the head. The reason why I used "The Hypernova", was to actually show something new and surprising. I wanted to use it after watching Mickie James debuting her "Long Kiss Goodnight", at WWE during her psycho fan gimmick and to show that Tyress isnt afraid to do anything it takes to entertain the fans. Now my primary finisher and probably the one i am most known by using and that is "The Blackhole". Which is basically a spininng guillotine choke hold, which basicly traps you with no way to escape once you get into the hold, and so far no one has escaped the black hole. The reason why I use it? Simple, it does its job and also a move I saw Mickie James had used and decided that its something I want and it fits my style for any situation.
Benja: Now that we know about your finishers, what are your signature moves that you like to use in your matches?
Tyress: Lets see. The orginal signature that I have used is called, "The NovaCutter". Which is basically a kickgut into verticalsuplex, then a stunner/bulldog. I just liked the name Nova Cutter. My secondary signature move which used to be my first finisher is the moonsault. The third signature and is also part finisher is "The Breaking Stars", which is basicly a cutthroat hammerlock stretch part, a tribute to Mschif and Jenn.
Benja: Speaking of Jenn, you have had some incredible matches with her. Though is there any dream matches that you look to have in the future of your Second Life Wrestling career?
Tyress: Hmmm. Beside facing my mentor and my wife, there is one person i'd love to face even if it was just one match only. That would be facing Kimberly Soulstar, the orginal mentor of The Nova.
Benja: Interesting. Now that we know what your dream opponents would be, what type of dream match or matches type would you want to wrestle in?
Tyress: Hmmm now thats a tricky question. I have a few dream match types. One would be a rematch in hangman's horror match against Jenn Parkin. Another would be a match i saw in WCW movie actually, a 3 level cage match. The last probably an inferno match, just to throw a real xtreme match out there.
Benja: So now that we have learned what your dream matches would be, you certainly have had your share of great matches on the Second Life Wrestling community. What do you think are your best matches that you have had so far?
Tyress: Theres a few i can think of. The first one would be me versus Jenn Parkin at Six Feet under for the Women's Xtreme Championship. The match type was Hangman's horror match. The second one would be me versus Akasha Faulkes for the women's Xtreme title. It was just a blast to finally work with Akasha and to win that title! It made my year and gave me the chance to evolve. The thrid one I would say would be me versus Elisa Riddler. My first tag partner and best friend. Nothing really special on the type of match, just a normal match but still we made it look great. The last one I cant really just throw this one away, my first ever Wrestleseries match! It was against Jenn Parkin for the chance to reclaim the Xtreme title. Even though I lost, I did something no one has ever done before: A moonsault off of the entire stage on the table where Jenn was laying!
Benja: Those were certianly matches to be seen. Though what can you say were your biggest accomplishments in the Second Life Wrestling community?
Tyress: Hmmmm that has to be winning the Women's Xtreme title at Beach brawl. The fact I got to be the longest reigning Women's Xtreme champion in VWE history and the fact I proved I could be a good champion if I just had the chance in which I took it right off the bat!
Benja: When you talked about your matches, most of those matches were one on one matches. Lets talk about tag team for a minute. Who in this current day and age would you want to be your tag partner and why? Also, who would be your dream tag team partner if you had that choice?
Tyress: To be honest, theres only one person who I would love to tag with as a team and that would be Jenn Parkin. I think we could do great as a tag team and the fact to work with the one I love how can it be better? One reason though why i'd love to team with Jenn is her creativeness. I love the way she thinks and I love working with her. Though there is at least two girls I know of that i'd love to tag with other then Jenn. One being Elisa Riddler. To tag with her once more would be amazing! Two of the best highflyers would be badass! The third girl I honestly have to say is the girl that took me under her wing, Kimberly Soulstar. I owe her so much and the chance to tag with her would be, well words cant describe that!
Benja: Interesting. Well lets switch gears here. We have been talking about Tyress "The Nova" and her career in ring, but lets talk about what you do outside the ring. Many know that you work behind the scenes at the VWE. What exactly do you do?
Tyress: Well when I dont have a promo or a match I am mostly backstage doing lights and sometimes video if Jenn can't do it. I am currently learning to build sets since Seth Cameron resigned. I felt someone has to at least try to fill in those boots. So we will see how that goes!
Benja: Moving further, what does Tyress like to do on her off time away from the Second Life Wrestling?
The Nova' Tyress Serevi Parkin (tyress.serevi): I like to hang out with my wife Jenn Parkin. We usually watch movies or series when we're at home, sometimes we test moves together and sometimes we go on our goofy trips somewhere.
Benja: Before I wrap up this interview here, there are a few more questions. First off, how did you come to Second life and how did you start into Second Life Wrestling?
Tyress: Well it is the same answer to both to be honest. Seth Cameron came to Second Life with the idea of making his wrestling place. Me being a fan of wrestling and close friend of his, he took me and Benbe Kirax into Second Life were we formed VCW. It didnt really work out the 3-4 times it was alive, so i gave up on wrestling. Then I heard they made XWA and I was still on Second Life and I doubted it until hearing they had a show, so I said I might as well give it a try, so I did!
Benja: Seeing as you do these interviews with people from all around the Second Life Wrestling community, have you enjoyed it and have you learned many things that you did not know before?
Tyress: Oh I learned alot even after interviewing Jenn! So I learnd alot from the people and I am looking forward to keep doing so!
Benja: What does Tyress like to do/hobbies outside of Second Life?
Tyress: I like listening to music,watch anime, and of course as a gamer girl I got my games that I play. Besides being with my dog thats what I pretty much do. Play games or work out.
Benja: Speaking of music, whats your entrance music and why did you choose that?
Tyress: My entrance music is a remix version of Getting away with murder by Papa Roach. Why did I choose it? I fell in love with the song after hearing it in a game called, "Mechassault 2 Lone Wolf". It seemd to fit the whole change up from the party girl Nova to the more serious Nova. I was going to use the orginal but it feels to slow for my style so.
Benja: You mentioned that you play video games. Are there any specific games that you like to play? If so, for what system?
Tyress: Well I got my favorite games for TV and PC. I have an Xbox 360 and the games I love to play on there are either flight combat games or mech style games. Unless they have lots of explosions. On my PC it tends to go from action games to RPG to MMO's like Rift,HAWX(yes theres a game named HAWX), Mechwarrior, Bloodrayne and a few more.
Benja: Last question here. What would you like/expect to see from the Second Life Wrestling community? Also, what can see in the future from "The Nova" Tyress Serevi?
Tyress: Hmmm, what i'd like to see frm the community? Less drama more fighting! (in the ring) I would'nt mind to achieve the biggest goal in my career, which would be becoming women's Champion in VWE . Though now I got my shot, so we'll see if its my time to shine or if its meant to be later!
Benja: Is there anyone you would like to make a shout out to?
Tyress: i'd like to thank Jenn for keeping me motivated to wrestle, I would also like to thank my family members over at HAWX and UHW. Maxine,Nanny and Vendetta for their support. Everyone supporting what SL wrestling really is all about. My goofy unkie Benja Nirvana for interviewing me, Benbe Kirax even though he can be a slowpoke, he is my punching bag anyway. Wildfire for being the mom for me and always there for me and everyone else that supports us in our matches!
Benja: Thank you very much for your time and answers Tyress, and here is looking forward to seeing more of you in Second Life Wrestling.....
The Nova' Tyress Serevi Parkin (tyress.serevi): Thank you for having me.
And there you have it folks. My interview with the creator of this whole interview process of Second Life Wrestling, Tyress "The Nova" Serevi! I hope you all enjoyed this and look forward to the next edition of "TYRESS SEREVI INTERVIEWS!!!!!!!" This is "The Big Shot" Benja Nirvana saying, dont do anything I wouldnt do, and if you do, name it after me!
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