‘WOW: Women Of Wrestling’ Is ‘A Declaration Of Self-Love’ To ‘Empower & Uplift Young Women’

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“WOW: Women of Wrestling” is climbing the top rope and launching onto television screens everywhere. Originally created by “GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling” founder David McLane, the modern iteration of “WOW” is owned by McLane and Los Angeles Lakers President Jeanie Buss.

The promotion, which features former WWE Divas champion A.J. Mendez in an executive producer and creative capacity, platforms women in an industry that has historically been kinder to men. “I feel like as a superhero, you have a lot of responsibility in your role,” Kandi Krush tells ET Canada of the “superhero” label assigned to the show’s wrestlers. “And for me, that means to empower and uplift young women to be able to go after their own dreams and goals.

To see that strength is a powerful, beautiful thing and that women can be strong and beautiful at the same time. To be able to see themselves on TV and think, ‘Oh, I could do that, too, you know?'” READ MORE: Christian Cage Says ‘Comeback Has Been Everything,’ Expects Jeff Hardy In AEW, Details Origins Of Steve Austin Chant “Whenever I think of the term superhero, I always think of this larger than life figure.

Somebody to look up to,” Foxxy Fierce adds. “Taking on that title, I always keep in mind that I want to be what I wish I saw growing up.