In TurnbuckleTimes’ latest exclusive interview, the PWJ Women’s Champion, Emily Jaye, sat down with Scott Mitchell to discuss her time in PWJ, including winning the PWJ Women’s Championship, and her upcoming match with Jada Stone, Valentina Rossi, and the WWE ID Women’s Champion, Laynie Luck, on Saturday night as PWJ takes part in Wrestivus.
On Saturday, you will be defending your PWJ Women’s Championship against TNA’s Jada Stone, and WWE ID prospects, Laynie Luck and Valentina Rossi. What is your mindset heading into this star-studded match?
“So, I’ve actually known Valentina Rossi since I was training. She was there when I was training, and we got very close during that time. I got to finally wrestle her in a six-person tag in Vegas. And, I was like, girl, I want more. We barely touched each other in that match, and I want more. When I had the opportunity, when I realized she was going to be in town, I called the promoter and said yeah, we need her. I feel like she doesn’t get shown enough, and she’s an amazing worker. I have known Jada Stone since the beginning, and to see her grow has been an amazing thing. I’m so excited to have her in the match. And Laynie Luck, oh my goodness, a workhorse at its finest. All the respect to her. But at the end of the night, I’m still going to be stunning the world, and I’m going to walk out still your PWJ Women’s Champion.”
You are the inaugural PWJ Women’s Champion, defeating four other incredibly talented women like Ava Everett, Jazmin Allure, Kylie Rae, and Zayda Steel last July. What was this moment like for you?
“So, it was a very emotional ordeal; I knew for a couple of months that I was winning, but the match ended up changing the day of, and I was like, okay, that’s fine. I made sure I had all white gear, because it was very important to me. I was always taught to only wear white gear if it is a very important moment and you’re winning a championship, like wear white. So, I had all white gear because I knew what the belt was going to look like. My mom came to the show, my brother was at the show, and to be able to win that in front of them and hear the pop of the crowd, I completely zoned out of the match. When I heard the bell ring, I was like, oh my God, the crowd reacted so well. I am very grateful that PWJ allowed me to be the inaugural PWJ Women’s Champion, and I’m proving why they made the right decision.”
What does it mean to represent PWJ as the very first-ever Women’s Champion in history?
“So, nobody can ever take away that I was the first-ever Women’s Champion for PWJ. I’ve known the promoter for years now. He gave me my first trading card when I was first starting, maybe less than a year into my wrestling career. We just got really close, and when he brought up the idea of running shows, I told him, dude, I’d love to be a part of it. Throw me to the wolves, I’ll do whatever you want. We have just kept going ever since. I feel like our shows just keep getting bigger and better. Any time I work any other show besides PWJ, I have people coming up to me asking how to get booked. I’m like, dude, I can put a word in for you, but that’s the best I can do. It’s crazy. A lot of people doubted me, and they continue to doubt me. I just keep proving why I deserve a spot in this business and why people have a lot of trust in me.”
Since then, you’ve had two defenses against Allie Katch, Billie Starkz, and Brittnie Brooks in a four-way match, and in a singles contest against Priscilla Kelly. What has this reign been like for you?
“It’s been a very surreal reign. For my first title defense, I got to choose who I wanted. I originally wanted Billie, just by herself, but I’m like, damn, I can’t pin or submit you, you’re signed, babe. Then we got Brittnie Brooks added in there, and I love wrestling Brittnie any chance I can get. The night before I got told, hey, Allie Katch is getting added to this match, and I’m like, oh my God, I’ve been wanting to wrestle Allie for years now. It was amazing to do that match; it was still one of my favorite matches to this day. I think after my past defense against Priscilla Kelly, she pushed me to my limit, and I learned a lot in that match, and it was a very hard-hitting match, something I wasn’t used to. I feel like she made me a better wrestler at the end of the day in that match.”