I'd like to as usual thank Sierra for taking her time. and this is a Re-interview so some questions are the same. some are not. anyway enjoy!
give us a small introduction about yourself
Sierra: Well, IC I'm "The Heart breaker" Sierra Charisma. I've been involved in SL wrestling, off an on (mostly on) for about 6 years now. Finally found a place where I'm happy at: WPWF where Im a Siren and "She who does things but has no title" xD
How did you Find Second Life and what made you join?
Sierra: omg, you know I kinda forget now xD I'm old! I'm sure boredom had a lot to do with it. And it was a neat way for me to keep in touch with an ex boyfriend. Soon I just became fascinated with it and next thing I know, it's 2015
How did you get into SL wrestling?
Sierra: Through 100% coincidence, I ran into another avi named Sierra at a store. Turned out we had the same rez day too, just 1 year apart. She was into the poseball scene and helped me into modeling. While at the time poseball wasn't my thing, I happened to stumble into the old SLCW. Literally the first wrestler I mean was...I cant remember his name but come to find out he was just using all the new girls to get dates or SLex or whatever. But either way, he introduced me to Lee Valentine who's been a friend ever since, and she unfortunately introduce me to Eric Stuart, and I saw a show, and was hooked. So yeah I'm old school SLCW.
What Made you decide to get into SL Wrestling?
Sierra: The challenge of it. I'm naturally creative so it was a lot of...hmmm fun?...trying to do what I at first saw on TV and making it look right. Keep in mind back then the moves were quite limited. I think even to this day, the personal challenge, along with just making things fun are the best reasons to do this, and what i tell any rookies who ask me.
do you have a Dream achievement to accomplish in SL wrestling?
Sierra: Nope, but only because I'm living it right now. And that's finding a home fed where the roster has fun, has creative freedom, and theres very little drama. That's what I've wanted for a very long time after some bad experienced. To help create a positive experience. If I were to leave tomorrow, I could say I accomplished experienced that.
do you have any Dream Matches that you'd like to see?
Sierra: Ayane vs Lily in a main event somewhere. Natalie vs Ryoko competing for the WPWF Women's championship someday...oh an Rie Kurihara vs Jenn Parkin :D
Akasha and I have unfinished business.
if you could pick 5 Matches in any Federation which has been your favorites?
Sierra: Oh wow, theres a lot! Just for sheer crowd enthusiasm, Celtdans last DCWF match is memorable. A classic that stays with me is Vendetta vs Akasha in VWE, the triple cage match. A few that Ive been in, just personally for me: My match with Rie where I won the title. not because of that so much but I've always wanted to work a big match with her and it was pretty much spot on "strong style". My match also in WPWF with Christina Krovac was a thrill cause she credited me with getting her started in SL wrestling, so that meant a lot. And Ill also say the 8 person tag we pulled off, all of Black Lotus vs all "team WPWF" just for all the moving pieces. A high level of difficulty that we pulled off great.
if you could be the Booker for 1 day and you could pick Any wrestler male or female from any fed who would you pick for the Main event?
Sierra: Ayane vs Lily
is there anyone you'd like to thank for being there since you began your adventure in SL wrestling?
Sierra: I've left SL wrestling a few times, so I definitely wouldn't be here without Ayane. She was the friend I needed all along. (uh I mean, I HATE Ayane...shes a bad egg! ;o)
and I have to thank you, Ty, for giving me a chance. That was a big part of it too.
do you have anyone that inspires you in making your graphics/Videos?
Sierra: NOT LYRA THATS FOR SURE! xD Kidding. yeah i think Lyra and I play off each other well. We're probably about the only two in SL that understand the hassles sometimes. I cant say anyone or anything specific. I look at each project as a challenge. For instance, how do I capture Rie's character, for example, and then a week later, do the same for a totally different character like Maria. So I guess you could say the wrestlers themselves do, since I want the video to be personal for them, and the viewer to instantly know what the character is about in those few minutes.
if you could name top 3 Feds which would they be and why?
Sierra: WPWF and yeah I'm biased, but I think the product speaks for itself. Most importantly the roster is happy. happy roster makes for bigger audience cause they tell their friends who come and see quality matches and good production values. We're storyline driven so that gives people a reason to return every week. And yeah I wont lie, the Sirens aren't hard to look at ;o) And that's by design too. It's one advantage being the only all-female fed has so why not use it to our advantage? VWE is exactly what a Sl wrestling fed should look like visually, just with production values and match quality. They're SL's WWE. And I'd say the APCW combination each for different reasons. Seems their individual rosters have fun and that's whats most important
what is your opinion on the "SL Wrestling Community"
Sierra: While I could write a novel on this, I think the SL wrestling community has a lot of things backwards. I just never understood a lot of the illogical. We're all volunteers. Every person on every roster doesn't get paid do do this, so just in principle, I don't believe any one person, be they manager, owner, or whomever gets to tell anyone who they need to be or what they will do. That said, wrestlers do need to take into consideration whats best for the fed as a whole and how their actions effect others. What do we really have control over? Nothing except our own fun. Titles (both belts and management) really dont mean anything. So management needs to give their roster the tools to have fun and wrestlers need to stop worrying about losing, winning, and just have fun. Sometimes you can win by losing and lose by winning. None of it matters.
So in a nutshell. Managements aren't creating a positive environment for their rosters and we also have too many participants who are in this for selfish reasons. It's kinda creating a perfect storm. I have no control over that except where I'm at and I'm pretty proud of a lot of the things we do differently in WPWF :)
what do you think makes a Fed strong?
Sierra: Without giving away too many of our secrets in WPWF? A happy roster. That's the key and I think it applies to any fed, club, workplace, whatever. Create a place your wrestlers cant wait to play in and the rest falls into place.
What advice would you give someone that is looking to join a fed?
Sierra: Go to shows across a variety of feds. Don't just fall in love with the first one you see. It's kinda like dating xD You could be stuck with that person for a while. Talk to the performers. Find a place you can not only wrestle in but make stronger.
then ask yourself if you're ready to commit to this. Like any thing you love, it takes work. The scene has a high turn over rate for rookies. Make sure it's in your heart and you can devote the time to it cause it's a great payoff
what do you think is the most important element in a match?
Sierra: 3 things A more subtle one is storytelling. Thats not to be confused with a storyline. Each match can tell a story which builds the larger storyline. A great way to so that in a match is by #2...selling! xD If someone is 3/4 into a match and not looking like they are 3/4 into a match, its too hard to suspend disbelief. If you were just in a move that was effecting a specific body part, that area should be hurting! Finally, one things I preach is being "smooth" I think speed is over rated. I'm more impressed when I see a match that's seamless. As it should be on TV it should be here.
what makes you happy to see in a rookie?
Sierra: Honestly, I absolutely love it when they show me something new. Getting to see something from a different point of view just helps everyone. More practically, reliability. I love it when they come to one of our coaches to work on performance center material
who do you think has the best kicks in SL wrestling?
Sierra: Me aside, Ritsu got some legs on her xD Rie is there and Alexa is underrated
Has anything changed since the rookie days of Yours to now and was it to the better or worse?
Sierra: In spite of me sounding down on the scene a few questions ago, yeah over all it's better. I guess you could say we don't know how good we have it. The moves are more numerous and better looking, we can make our own gestures. We have all the creative tools now. Production values are incredible. I swear sometimes a good show in here can be better than a bad WWE show on TV. I also think it's easier to learn now. While still hard, due to all the advancements its easier to become successful
Name your top 3 Faces and top 3 Heels since day 1 to now
Sierra: faces: i always preferred Vendetta as a face, she's just so easy to cheer for! Lee I think got to be a face organically and i always like that. When people just wanna see you succeed no matter what. And Bazza for the guys. Id actually give more credit to those who are really over as a face, cause it's not easy to get people to cheer you without sounding like a dork.
Heels...God Ayane is so freaking good at heeling. It's just little subtle things she does that make me even wanna smack her. Jack Citron makes a good heel. And as a classic, Akasha
name 3 matches that made you Laugh
Sierra: Made me laugh that were suppose to make me laugh? Marionetta vs Vendetta in VWE. Horses vs Ery in VWE, and Tanith vs Maria lumberjill match in WPWF ;o)
any last words?
Sierra: Yea, these questions aren't easy and I know I left people out, so rather than just saying thank you to all, I really need to express how much I've learned from everyone I've worked with in different ways. Everyone has had an effect on me if they know it or not, and all positive in one way or another. I hope that's manifesting itself now in WPWF :)
Hope you Enjoyed the interview i will be doing alot more the coming months so if you want to be interviewed or re-interviewed hit me up! also please check out the feds down below they are really great and helps plugging the blog!.
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