SG> Where are you originally from?
TM> I am originally from Maple Valley, Washington.
SG> How did you hear about "Tough Enough"?
TM> I heard about "Tough Enough" while watching Raw or Smackdown one night when
the commercial for the show aired.
SG> Have you been a long time fan of pro wrestling?
TM> I have only been a fan of pro wrestling for the past three or four years.
SG> Who is your all time favorite wrestler?
TM> The one WWF Superstar that really got me into wrestling was The Rock, so I guess he is my favorite "all time" wrestler. My favorites change on a regular basis, now I really like RVD & Mighty Molly.
SG> What was the high point of doing the series?
TM> Going backstage at Raw, eating with the WWF stars and helping set up Raw was the high point of doing the series.
SG> Were you compensated for the weeks it took to film the show?
TM> We got paid for every week we did the show, not a whole lot, but enough to buy food, clothes and entertainment.
SG> What are your overall impressions of the other females that were on the show?
TM> My overall impressions of the other females that were on the show was that I could beat them and win the contract. Some didn't seem very athletic and coordinated at all.
SG> Was there at any point during the show you just wanted to quit and go home?
TM> There were times during the show when I wanted it to be over and done. At times I wouldn't have minded getting cut. As much as I hated times during the show, I wouldn't have just given up, there was too much excitement to look forward to and experience if you chose to stick with it.
SG> How would you compare trainers Jacqueline and Tori to Al Snow and Tazz?
TM> Jacqueline and Tori didn't say or do as much in the training as Al and Tazz did. Not by their choice, I figure, its just that Al and Tazz seemed to have more experience training people. For me as a female
though, Jacqueline and Tori were seen as role models whereas Al and Tazz were seen as teachers.
SG> Personally speaking, I thought Daryl was the most interesting character on the show. Do you feel they left him go to early?
TM> No, I thought that Darryl's release from the show was quite appropriate. He couldn't have stayed on any longer, even though people thought he was entertaining, because he was lazy and a terrible wrestler. People would have gotten hurt for sure if he would have stayed around, because of him.
SG> Did you like the format of the show? Or would you have preferred if everyone would've stayed until the very end?
TM> I liked the format of the show where people were eliminated because it prevented people like Darryl from holding the rest of the group back. As for those leaving the show due to injury, or personal choice, that's a different story.
SG> What was the most surprising aspect of your training?
TM> The most surprising thing about the training was how much it hurt at first! I had no idea how much pain I would experience or be in during the first week of training. I always thought wrestlers do the
moves without getting hurt.
SG> I think you really became the sweetheart of the show. Did you sense that?
TM> I had no idea of how I was going to be portrayed until I watched the show. Now, I do sense that I was kinda the "sweetheart-tough-girl" of the show. And now, because I didn't win, I am such a babyface whenever I go to any independent shows.
SG> In general, how do you feel women are portrayed in professional wrestling?
TM> I feel women are portrayed as sex objects in pro wrestling, in general. There are the T & A girls who really aren't wrestlers and then there are those girls who really can wrestle, and at times have to show a little skin just because its what sells. I don't like how women are used and portrayed in pro wrestling, and even knowing the nature of the game, I will always stand for a more respectable women's division.
SG> Did the WWF give you any words of encouragement after they had announced that you were runner up?
TM> The WWF said that each of the runners up had a lot of potential to make it in this business and encouraged us not to give up. They said they saw a future for us in the WWF.
SG> Ultimately, why do feel the WWF selected Nidia over you?
TM> I felt the WWF selected Nidia over me because she has a unique look to her. There is no other female in the WWF that has her ethnic background, curly brown hair, or an "exotic" look. I on the other hand, am blonde and kinda look like the "girl next door."
SG> Are you keeping in contact with any of the members from the cast?
TM> I keep in contact with Paulina, Nidia, Greg, both Chris' & Shadrick. Oh and of course John and Al!
SG> What does the future hold for Taylor?
TM> I plan to wrestle on the indy scene as much as possible. I really love pro wrestling and it will take a whole lot more than not winning "Tough Enough" to shake me. When I go to shows and people are cheering for me, it encourages me to stick with it and see how many people believe in me. Hopefully one day the WWF will realize their mistake, beg for my forgiveness and take me in!
SG> You are quite an attractive young female. Have you considered pursuing a career in either modeling or acting?
TM> I would actually love to act or model. Unfortunately, I am only 5'2", so I think modeling might not be the best thing for me. I would love to start out doing some commercials or something.
SG> Do you have words for your adoring fans?
TM> To my adoring fans: Who needs Tough Enough? All I need are a trusty group of fans, a ring and a sorry opponent......
