Amanda "The Blood Thirsty Vixen" makes mark as world's first transgender pro wrestler
KEN WILLIAMS - SDGLN EDITOR IN CHIEF
July 9th, 2012
http://sdgln.com/news/2012/07/09/amanda-blood-thirsty-vixen-first-transgender-pro-wrestler
Photo Credit: FacebookSAN DIEGO -- Mariah Morena -- aka Amanda "The Blood Thirsty Vixen" -- is making history in the world of professional wrestling as the first known transgender woman competing in the entertainment sport.
SDGLN: What is your background? Where were you born and raised? When did you realize that you were transgender? Where's home now?
AMANDA: I am Mexicana born and raised in Long Beach, Calif., and currently back and forth from Long Beach to Glendale, Ariz . Deep question now, I see ... lol. Well, when I went to kindergarten, I realized I was different. The teacher divided the boys from the girls and I instinctively went with the girls. She told me I belonged with the boys and that's where it hit me. I knew I was different in some way I didn't understand. It was very scary and lonely till I reached my teen years and decided to become who I feel I am on the inside.
SDGLN: Do you consider yourself a pioneer for transgender rights?
AMANDA: No, I'm too preoccupied with the future to consider myself a pioneer. Currently I'm focused on my wrestling career here in the American Wrestling Alliance. But my dream is to open a Transgender Center to assist homeless, troubled and those in need. I want to give back to my community.
