What is the biggest thing... by thanquol180 on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

What's the biggest obstacle for female wrestlers?

Riley: Sexualization. People hear 'Women's Wrestling' and immediately they think of bra and panties matches. It's true they get the viewers but in my view they're not contributing to the image of female wrestlers. Everyone is always looking at your body, not like that's a bad thing. You want to stay fit, but when they start perseverating on it, that's where it starts to be a problem. I mean, I'm a person with feelings here. I don't want to be objectified, and I know some people will do it anyway, so whatever. I'd like to be judged on my merits, not my looks. If you think I'm ugly, good for you. If you think I'm pretty, that's cool too. I just want to wrestle and compete, and if I can do that, then I'm happy.