The Miami Herald recently interviewed TNA knockout Cookie .. Here are some highlights from the interview:

Getting Hired By TNA: “Vince Russo’s daughters love ‘Jersey Shore. They actually have him watching. I’m actually a huge fan myself, have been since the show started. The funny thing is I was doing a similar character [named Brooke Lynn] for an all-girls promotion called Wrestlicious, with Jimmy Hart. She was a loud-mouthed, bratty New Yorker, as opposed to being a loud-mouthed, rowdy girl from Jersey. It’s not that different. Rob got a tryout here, and TNA wanted to find a girl to put with him. Jimmy Hart and others from TNA that I’ve worked with before, were saying, ‘We got to get Becky.’ Two weeks I was there for a tryout. Two months later we were on TV.”

TNA’s Knockouts Division: “We are super lucky. They obviously put a lot of time and attention in the Knockouts division, where each one of us has a distinctive character. It’s not like, ‘I’m a happy go-lucky good girl.’ Or, ‘I’m a $#%^%y bad girl.’ We all have distinctive characters, and we get a decent amount of TV time where we are allowed to have different storylines going. There is me and Robbie against Traci [Brooks] and Frankie [Kazarian] or the Beautiful People and Winter and that whole dynamic. Then you have Velvet [Sky] and Sarita, with Rosita coming in. We are all different. We really get a chance to show our characters, have some fun and show ourselves. I couldn’t ask for a better locker room.”

Jersey Shore’s Angelina In TNA: “I kind of got my %$# kicked by JWoww. So we brought in Angelina, since her and JWoww have their little thing on Jersey Shore. We kind of brought her in, so I kind of have someone who has my back. You guys are going to have to watch the next two weeks of iMPACT! to see what Angelina does. She is very involved. Let’s just say that. You might see new Knockout tag champs in the future. I can’t wait for fans to see. Robbie, Angelina and I almost got booed out of the building. It was the most amazing feeling in the world. It was electric. We knew we had something to prove. We knew this was a big moment for us as a company to do the tapings on the road. It was a very long day. Especially with Angelina being there, but it was a wonderful experience. I couldn’t have asked for it to go better. I’m super excited for people to see these tapings. The fans brought it to a new level, and the performers brought it to a new level.”

World Wrestling Entertainment announced a new partnership with retail giant Kmart on Tuesday, the company’s biggest sponsorship deal ever.

Effective March 1st, Kmart will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of all WWE live events for the remainder of the year, including all live events, television broadcast and pay-per-views (including WrestleMania 27).

According to Variety.com, the deal covers approximately 250 live events and is worth several million dollars (but less than $10 million.)

Kmart ads will air during all WWE television shows, pay-per-view events as well as on graphics and signage at live events, and all marketing materials, tickets, websites and in WWE’s magazines.

Kmart will promote WWE through sweepstakes and in stores. Kmart will also host 12 in-store appearances by WWE’s wrestlers.

WWE merchandise, including toys and clothing, are consistently top sellers at Kmart.

Kmart’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Snyder, tells Variety.com, “Kmart is excited to expand its relationship with WWE. This partnership will allow our customers to engage with an exciting entertainment brand and enjoy exclusive offers and promotions throughout the year.”