WWE SmackDown women's champ Bianca Belair: Want to bring in new era of women's wrestling

WWE WrestleMania Backlash poster featuring Biana Belair (l) and Bayley. Pic Courtesy/ PR

WWE superstar Bianca Belair is not only in the best shape but also in the best place in her career so far. The 'EST of WWE' shocked the world and WWE Universe when she defeated Sasha Banks to become the new SmackDown women's champion at WrestleMania 37. This is Bianca's first-ever main roster title and man, did she win it on the biggest stage of them all.

Now, a month into her being SmackDown women's champion, Bianca Belair has to face the biggest title defence in her first itself as she goes up against former SD women's champion and longest-reigning women's champion of the blue brand - Bayley. The two will face each other for the SD women's title at WrestleMania Backlash this Sunday.

Ahead of her title defence bout, Bianca Belair talks about facing the four horsewomen of WWE, her favourite NXT superstar and her travel plans once the pandemic eases down.

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What can we expect in the future following your challenge that you would like to defeat all Four Horsewomen, Sasha, Charlotte, Bayley and Becky?
Yes definitely. I pinned Bayley and Sasha, so I want to bring in the new era of the women's division and beat the 4 horsewomen. I will be starting off with Bayley at WrestleMania Backlash. To me, that will be my first step to be the new longest-reigning SD women's champion, because that's what Bayley was, so that's my goal with her. After that, I would like to beat Sasha Banks in order to solidify the fact that whatever happened at WrestleMania wasn't a fluke. It was more than just the SD women's title. Now I actually want to get back about the title and see who's the best. Eventually, I want to go to Becky and Charlotte. I want to be the person who brings in this new era of women's wrestling and show the WWE Universe, what's to come in the future.

As travel begins to open around the world, where are you looking forward to taking your SD title?
I am a big traveller and miss it so much. I do want to go back home to Tennessee and take the title there as they give me so much love and support - always rooting and cheering for me. My first time travelling internationally was when I got to WWE and NXT and went to the UK. I want to be a global traveller.

As a fan and former member of the roster, who is exciting you most at NXT right now?
The thing about NXT is they have so much talent in the ring and backstage who are waiting to get their chance. For me, ever since Racquel (Gonzalez) walked into the doors at NXT, I was a huge fan. I am happy she stuck with it and kept her head high. I also love Indi.

What else are you the EST of that fans may not know about?
I would have to say hula hooping. I am a really good hula hooper. I can hula hoop for 5 mins straight. When I visited a supermarket with my husband Montez Ford and I began hula hooping. He was waiting for me to stop. I am the EST in hula hooping.

Quickfire round with Bianca Belair

Favourite Food - Baked Macaroni and Cheese
First pet - Black and white Cocker Spaniel named Mickey. he dug a lot of holes in the backyard.
Favourite song - Schoolin Life by Beyonce
First concert- Monica, Bone Thugs N Harmony with my mother and brother.
First job - Standing in walmart and selling direct tv.
Most used emoji - Smiley face with hearts all around it.
Biggest fear - Terrified of sharks and getting tickled.
Favourite day of the week - Friday, because its Friday Night SmackDown
WrestleMania Backlash - Bianca or Bayley? Is this even a question for me? Bianca Belair, all day everyday, the EST of WWE.

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You can watch WRESTLEMANIA BACKLASH on TV on Monday 17th MAY 2021 at 4:30 AM IST EXCLUSIVELY on SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 3 Channels