April Hunter

LEWD recently had the pleasure to conduct an interview with one of the up and coming women in the wrestling business, April Hunter. April has been working on the independent wrestling circuit and was recently invited to attend the WWE Training Camp down in the Heartland Wrestling Territory. April did attend the training camp and had some interesting things to say about it. We hope you enjoy this interview.

April Hunter was born in Philadelphia, Pa and raised in Philadelphia and Alabama. April actually went to college and ended up majoring in Chemistry and English. April quit college to pursue a career as a showgirl and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. In Las Vegas April began doing some modeling work and appeared in a fitness magazines.

April was eventually hired by WCW to be one of the "nWo Girls" and walked them down to the ring. She eventually moved to Boston, Ma and started training at Killer Kowalski's wrestling school. After three months of training with Kowalski and Slyk Wagner Brown she began working the independent scene as Brown's manager. April has been doing the independent scene ever since. Visit AprilHunter.com.

CJ: First let me start by thanking you for allowing me to conduct this interview and I wanted to say I have been a fan of your work for quite some time now. Can you tell our readers of your experiences in WCW?

AH: Ok, I have to play with you for a second. "My work at WCW"...I only walked the n.W.o. guys to the ring. It was that ever-so-sexy sway, wasn't it? I WAS working it... No, seriously, thank you. I wasn't at WCW very long at all, just a few months. It was a cool experience, but I found valeting to be a little boring and wanted to do more. When I left, I enrolled in Killer Kowalski's Wrestling School and moved to Boston.

CJ: After you left WCW to enter Killer Kowalski's school, obviously you envisioned a bigger role in pro wrestling. Can you give us any updates on your career as it stands today? I understand you attended the WWE Try Out Camp down at Heartland Wrestling?

AH: The camp was a very cool experience. Up until then, I'd only had 3-4 matches, EVER. There aren't many trained girls on the indy circuit that I travel on. While I was in Ohio, we had a singles or tag match every day, so that was really, really good for me.

CJ: Early on in your WCW career you worked with the Nitro Girls, what are your thoughts of the entire concept of the Nitro Girls? And what got you in to WCW?

AH: Actually, I was an nWo girl. Damn, and I thought you admired my work. You were just trying to butter me up, weren't you?

CJ: Of course I meant nWo Girls, my mistake.

AH: A combination of things. Terry Taylor, who hired me. WCW was looking for fitness/playboy model eye candy to help with sagging ratings. And an ex boyfriend, who got me hooked on wrestling and thought I "had the look" to do it.

CJ: Many of our readers constantly ask us how they can get in to the pro wrestling business. Do you have any advice for our readers?

AH: Go to a good school. Like anything else, it all starts there. Get in the ring as much as you can. And buy a big-HUGE-bottle of Aleve.

CJ: Speaking of a big-HUGE-bottle of Aleve, Killer Kowalski trained you. He has trained quite a few of the greats in pro wrestling today. Can you give our readers any insight in to the type of trainer Killer is?

AH: Both Killer Kowalski and Slyk Wagner Brown (who is his head trainer) trained me. Despite what has been written about Killer, I've found him to be a pretty decent guy. He's good to me. I chose his school because of all the great wrestlers he's produced. I figured he knew something that others didn't. I was right, I think...he'll show you how to stand out and things others probably don't teach. He'll yell at you and call you stupid if you do something stupid, but it's most likely what you need to hear. So, he's "old school". Slyk was trained solely by Killer, but is pretty young, so we benefit from old school basics with a new school twist.

CJ: And what about your career right? Do you have any projects you are working?

AH: Well, I'm working on my website a lot, AprilHunter.com. I have both a free section and members section, and yes there's nudity in the members area. My site more or less allows me to train and work the indies. You're probably aware of the huge paychecks we get to do the indies...for those of you who don't know, the money on this level is pretty much non-existent.It's not uncommon to travel 8-10 hours to work a show and get $25-$50. It really doesn't even cover the travel expense, so having the site helps. Plus it's fun. My day-to-day life is in sweats, sneakers and no makeup. For photo shoots, I get to put on lingerie, heels and lots of makeup.

As far as upcoming shows, I'm working Jersey All Pro this Sunday 26th, Memorial Weekend. Fun Time Pier at the Jersey Shore, 7 PM. 5/31 UWF in New Bedford, MA 6/7-Jersey All Pro 6/9-Jason Knights Assault Championship Wrestling, Waterbury, CT. More dates and info are listed on AprilHunter.com. Sign up for the free newsletter to find out last minute updates and live web cam chat times.

CJ: Very busy schedule. I have been to your web service and it was one of the best I have seen so far, but on to another note of interest to our readers. Do you think the 'shoot-style' currently popular on the independent scene is too risky? We understand WWE voiced the opinion at the recent try out camp that this style was 'dangerous' and is not what they are currently looking for.

AH: I think it's popular right now because it's partially real. It's a catch-22...it looks good, but can hurt like hell. The reason it was spoken against is because WWF/E is a business, and to make money, you have to last. Longevity is key, and this isn't a business where longevity is an easy thing to come by. Stiff styles of wrestling don't promote being pain-free, and everyone performs at their best when they feel good. Plus, as a business, I'm sure if you're going to invest money into a talent, you want them to last long enough to profit back. That's my guess, anyway.

CJ: Speaking of longevity in this business, where do you want to be in ten years?

AH: Preferably healthy and happy. I'm going to wing it and run with the ball if I get a chance!

CJ: Well, I certainly hope you do get the chance to run with the ball. Now, I would like to turn to something serious for a second. With the chaotic situation going on in the world (terrorism-violence in the middle-east) is there any message you would like to convey to our readers which might help to make this world a better place all around?

AH: Wow, that's a tough one. I've been very lucky with not having any family directly involved in this so far. I just got a note last week from my rental office. It said that they were required by the FBI to let us know that they "may have rented units out to known terrorists and said units may be occupied by bombs and explosives". Nice, huh? What can I say? If you were to die tomorrow, does everyone you care about know how much you love them?

I think the good that has come out of it is that for once, everyone is simply united as "American".

CJ: It seems as if people have come together and that is always a good thing in my opinion. Some of the things going on today are certainly frightening. But as you said as long as we tell those who we love how we feel, we have absolutely nothing to lose tomorrow. Speaking of people who we may or may not be found of, who was your greatest influence growing up?

AH: Growing up-my parents. I was very lucky and both have supported everything I do. They might not understand it, but they do their best!!

Right now-my trainer and closest friend, Slyk Wagner Brown. He's been there for me for the last 2 years with wrestling, how to act, relocating and just generally been very supportive.

CJ: Turning back to wrestling for a minute. What is your opinion on womens wrestling in North America? Do you think it should be geared more towards athletism and intelligence and away from strictly T & A appeal?

AH: It's improved a lot recently! I think you can have women who look good and are voluptuous doing real athletic competition without it being T&A very easily.

CJ: Do you feel there are any lines which shouldn't be crossed (violence or sexually?)?

AH: It depends. I think anything related to 9/11 or the middle east right now would be off limits. As far as anything else, it would depend on how it's done and how entertaining it was.

CJ: I am now going to mention 5 names. If you would please mention the first thing which comes in to your mind.

CJ: The Rock.

AH: incredible crossover

CJ: Eric Bischoff

AH: didn't know him, but I think putting the belt on David Arquette wasn't the best decision.

CJ: Missy Hyatt

AH: enjoyed her book.

CJ: George Bush

AH: past or present?

CJ: April Hunter

AH: absolutely sucks!

CJ: Thank you very much for the opportunity to conduct this interview, it is really appreciated.

AH: Thanks!! Holler if you need anything else.