Chelsea Green has revealed the mindset shift that transformed her career from struggling wrestler to two-time WWE Women's United States Champion.
Speaking to Chris Van Vliet on INSIGHT, the Canadian star explained how embracing losing actually became her winning formula in WWE.
Look at where being a professional loser has got me. Just saying if you Google my name and my stats, they're not great, but we've got these [championships]," Green said.
"I quickly realized that character work was my forte. I was trying so hard to be a professional wrestler. And then when I became Laurel Vanessa, I was like, 'Oh my god, I'm doing way less work and people like it way more.'
Green described herself as "a glorified actress, a little bit of a stunt woman" and admitted that her life has improved dramatically since changing her approach to the business.
Life has been so much better since I stopped trying to be a professional wrestler," she stated.
When asked how she feels about being described as a "Karen" character, Green embraced the label fully.
"I think the squeaky wheel gets the grease. And if you don't ask, then you don't get. So I would rather be a Karen than not a champion. Not a double champion. Also being a Karen has kind of got me far in three years."
The champion also addressed why she's comfortable being the comedy act on WWE programming, explaining the business benefits that come with the role.
Why are you okay being the butt of the joke? Because it gets me views and it gets me a new contract and it gets me a raise and it bought me my new house. And honestly, hopefully in the next year it gets me numerous auditions. Hopefully this parlays into something even bigger than we could have ever imagined because I was able to just like tuck my tail between my legs and be the idiot.
Green noted that while she's willing to lose matches, she fights hard for memorable moments that fans will remember forever, citing her Money in the Bank ladder spot and the historic women's dumpster match as examples of "hills worth dying on."
