Author: Kayla Jaye
Formerly known as KJ Kash -French Canadian Independent Wrestler based out of western Canada. Also known as KJ Kash or her twin sister Envy.
Thank You for The Lessons
I will always be most thankful to wrestling for two things: friendships, and self-confidence. It is consistently teaching me lessons that can be translated into “real life” problems. As many of the boys say “Life is wrestling, and wrestling is life”. When I think of that small, but significant quote, I remember all the lessons that I have learned since I began this journey, and wanted to share a few. The first being “actions speak louder than words”. Everyone has always heard this quote, and if you haven’t before, now you have. In the wrestling industry, I truly believe that…
First Match Feels | Kashing in with KJ
In my last article, I spoke about my experience surrounding my first training session in the comfort in being uncomfortable. In turn, I figured that I should talk about my first match feels. All my anxieties surrounding show day. I have mentioned previously that I had really bad sports anxiety and burnout during my tenure in competitive soccer. Therefore, when I was informed my debut match would be coming up, all those anxieties I once forgot, shot right back up. “Would I remember how to wrestle?” “Will I actually be good at this?” “What if I fail?” “What if people…
Why It All Began | Kashing in with KJ
Before getting to the “why it all began,” we should address the “Who.” My name is KJ. I am an independent professional wrestler based in western Canada. You may know me as KJ Kash, or her twin sister Envy (more on that another time). I am a French Canadian, donut loving, professional wrestler. That is all you really need to know for now, but I want to address the number one question asked when telling people what I do, “why?”. Here is why it all began. When I look back at the history of my life, there will be a…
Kashing in with KJ: Always Thank The Ref
Always Thank The Ref. I truly believe that referees in professional wrestling don’t get the credit they deserve. They always carry the guilt if something goes wrong, but never enough praise for the right. I feel like this needs to be a positive article, so we are going to look past the poor mistakes some refs have made in my matches. Instead, we are going to look at the times my Ref has “saved” me. Keep in mind I have had some other great ref’s that will always deserve mentioning. I picked these three because they “saved my life”. (Nervous…
Love to Hate | Kashing in with KJ
When debating with myself about what I should write my article this week, I turned to my best friend and asked for ideas. With the anniversary of my first wrestling match once again looming on the horizon, my best friend suggested I discuss how my perception of wrestling has changed over the last few years. This is my love to hate. No one hates wrestling, more than wrestlers. On my first day of training, I remember one of the boys saying to me, “You’re either going to love it, or hate it once you learn”. I had no idea what…