Lana on Her Upcoming Debut at "Money in the Bank 2017"

Simply ravishing. One of the more interesting stories about this Sunday’s “Money in the Bank 2017” is the in-ring singles debut of Lana. While we’ve seen her in a multi-woman tag match on the “Wrestlemania XXXII” Kickoff Show, this Sunday will see her first televised match in over a year. This has given her some extra attention, including a new interview with “USA Today”.

In the interview, Lana talks about her training down at the Performance Center and in NXT, along with the influences from various trainers, including Fit Finlay and her husband Rusev. As you might expect, she also covers her time on “Total Divas” and the aspects of her personal life that the show covers. Here are some highlights.

On the Upcoming “Total Divas” Season

“I’m really excited about showing my in-ring journey because I have been training a lot over the last year. It wasn’t always a skip in the park, but I was just so hungry to learn. My past is very, very different than (the other performers). But I am a strong believer to follow your own path, no matter what people think.”

On if This is a New Character

“I’m the same ‘Ravishing Russian’ that you’ve always known. It’s funny to me when I hear people say that it’s a new character. I embody ‘Ravishing.’ I come out in the most ravishing dress. I have a ravishing entrance. I’m ravishing people’s hearts. I was managing Rusev and wearing a suit because if you’re managing someone or an agent in real life, you are going to wear a suit to work. I’m the same woman, I’m just going to be crushing people myself.”

And on the Philosophy of Her Career

“I’ve had learning disabilities my whole life and I’m dyslexic. That doesn’t stop me from reading slowly and still trying to learn. … If I get knocked down, I’m going to get back up and try again. I am the slow and steady is going to win this race type. That has applied to me with everything with wrestling, with this match this weekend or our career with Rusev. Everything is what you make of it in life. Are you going to look at your cup half-full or are you going to look at your cup half-empty? I choose to look at my cup as overflowing. I count myself as so blessed every day that I can do what I love to do and that I can be with Rusev, the man that I love, and travel the world.

You can read the full interview here.

Opinion: Lana seems like someone who could make quite the impact if she has the slightest bit of wrestling ability. Not only is she gorgeous and have an excellent athletic background but the fans already know her and she has some great charisma. If this Sunday is a success, you could see her as a top star in the division for a very long time.