CJ Perry didnt hold anything back when she sat down with TMZs Inside the Ring, opening up about the one thing she never achieved in WWE and the personal reality check that came with it. Despite becoming one of the most recognizable personalities of the 2010s, Perry never captured championship goldsomething she says stung more than fans may realize.
She explained that she always understood the uphill battle she faced coming in as a performer with far less in-ring experience than the women who were breaking out around her. Perry said the division was full of young, seasoned prodigies while she was still learning the basics.
Once Vince McMahon decided he wanted her to transition deeper into wrestling, she literally uprooted her entire life to try to make that championship dream possible.
But after all that effort, she ultimately never got the title moment she fought for.
Even with all of that behind her, Perry admitted that the desire to perform never really goes away. The rush of being in front of a crowd still pulls at her, and she didnt shy away from describing how deeply she feels it.
She went on to describe the feeling of connecting with a live crowd, provoking emotion, and the raw electricity that comes with stepping through the curtaincalling it a relationship you simply cant replace in normal life.
In the end, Perry made it clear her story in wrestling doesnt feel finished, even if she isnt currently active in the ring. And with her admitting how much she longs for that high again, it wouldnt surprise anyone if Lana eventually reappears in front of an arena full of fans.
Perrys honesty about her career journey, the grind she endured, and the title she never got might be one of the most relatable reveals shes ever shared. Not everyone gets the trophybut the passion is still real.
What do you think? Should CJ Perry get one more real run in WWE or would she thrive more outside the ring in a manager or character role? Drop your thoughts below and let us know what direction you want to see her take next.
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