Summer Rae Talks "Total Divas," The Marine 4, Renee Young

WWE diva Summer Rae recently chatted with the Miami Herald to discuss her role on “Total Divas” alongside several other topics.

On getting recognized because of the show:

“It’s crazy,” Rae said. “It’s not just wrestling fans now that recognize us and want to get our picture. It’s tons of women. I think most men have said we’ve bridged the gap between their wives, girlfriends and wrestling. It’s really cool because now they don’t have to sneak around and watch Monday Night Raw anymore. Their girlfriends want to watch Raw because of us. It’s very cool to be relationship counselors for people across America.”

Despite how poorly she may be perceived early on this season, Rae believes her perception will change. She says it’s interesting for her to watch herself back and learn from it.

“It’s definitely something that is a direct reflection in the mirror when you do a reality show,” she said. “You can see what your flaws are and what you need to work on. I’m definitely seeing it now as episodes are airing. It’s a great thing. I’m just very fortunate to be with these wonderful women, sharing my life to the world.”

She is currently away from the ring filming The Marine 4. In the process, she becomes the first diva to be involved in a WWE film.

“Doing the movie is such a huge opportunity I think for all the divas,” Rae said. “We are breaking into WWE Studios, so I’m very fortunate when it comes to that.”

Additionally, she noted that while things get tough on the road, she has one person she knows she can count on.

“I think someone who has helped me the most in the locker room has been one of my closest friends,” she said. “[WWE interviewer and host] Renee is just really cool. It’s good to get a non-wrestling, non-diva perspective on matches. She is very funny, good comic relief. We’re kind of buds. I love my Renee Young.”

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Editor’s Note

Summer definitely gets a bad reputation due to her presence on the show. I do believe she’s talented though, and hope she can turn the page and move forward perception wise.

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