Nora is welcomed to the show and describes herself as "doing great". The conversation then shifts like the typical interviews she has been doing lately to promote her newly released DVD. She describes it as not a traditional shoot DVD, she goes on to explain. In the DVD she has photos of her friends and family also a couple Indy matches of when she was a rookie, she jokes on how there were only 6-7 fans in the audience. Let’s you see where she came from.
When asked how the DVD came together, she actually thought about it when she quit and did some research on it. So seeing how she had the time and money she met with Bret Yager who does some music video production work in the Twin cities. She thought it would be a fun idea.
When asked if the term shoot means does she bash on anyone, Nora disagrees and the title shoot she meant was real. Also, that the term shoot can be interpreted in different ways. Sometimes the interviewers when she is getting interviewed come about a bit disappointed because she doesn’t hate anybody.
When asked about sales, Nora said that International demand has been high, she received plenty of emails from Australian, UK and Canadian fans regarding the international purchase. Almost half of her sales have been international sales.
Discussing the extras Nora goes on to talk about the tour of her house, she got the idea from the Confidential piece of Trish’s place. She notes that some may be surprised the difference of how she lives compared to Trish.
On another Extra topic, family stories are told by her Mom, one of them being where she is at a party with alcohol involved and got busted! It was fun for her to have her friends and family on the DVD.
Steve is surprised because Nora always came off so wholesome, they both exchange laughs. Nora said comically she edited out a lot of stores told by her mom. On the extra of her vs. Malia, Nora talks about it took place when she was a rookie. Sometime within the late winter, early spring. (of 1998). It took place in a Biker bar in Tampa, Florida. Nora noted she would send tapes of her matches to her family, but that match wasn‘t one of them.
When asked about her dream of being a professional wrestler, Nora didn’t inform her parents right away. She didn’t want them to worry. Nora cites that she is the type of person where her word is her bond.
On the topic of the title of the DVD, Nora say’s her friend Shawn Davari has a phrase about Shootin the S.h.I.t and she picked up the phrase. She wanted to make it like shooting the breeze in the sense of real, since the DVD is more a conversational type instead of interview.
Back on topic of her family, Nora is the oldest of two brothers ( Chancy a dental hygienist & Luke snowboarder ). Nora commented how she is only 18 months apart from her brothers. In the DVD her brothers talk about having a famous sister in wrestling.
Steve asked her the question about Wrestling storylines compared to when she was watching wrestling growing up and the present day. Nora couldn’t recall much, but stated they are generally the same. Nora made a comment how everyone back then was chasing Mrs. Elizabeth and now everyone is chasing Lita, so the love triangle/jealousy scenario is still there.
When she was watching wrestling, she remembers her brothers were the one’s mimicking the moves and remembers her being glued to the television.
On a question whether she was released or not, Nora describes that she was the one who asked Vince McMahon if she could be released from her contract. He said yes.
She confirmed that the door is probably still open for a return from her, while in the company she learned a lot of trades such as setting up the ring, working a bit in the production truck and just various things. That if she did go back, she had more options.
When asked if she would be interested in the creative writing, Nora really doesn’t think she could take the heat etc. Also the fact that they work directly under Vince McMahon, and he does come off as intimidating.
Nora never did figure out who was solely in charge of writing for the gals, she commented that the new person would write for the girls but 3-4 months later that person was usually released. She said she was good friends with Brian ( head writer ) but never did discuss wrestling that much. She said was content with her role and never cared about being the top star. She seemed fine Jobbing etc.
On the question if she ever had pitched ideas to the creative team Nora discusses that she did, and Crash Holly was the one who came up with the Spike/Molly love angle. Nora didn’t mind seeing how Spike was very cool. Also, the well known storyline of getting her head shaved. She suggested that to management and would be willing to do it. She didn’t tell many people, except her immediate family. Mick Foley asked her prior to the event if they would ever see her with hair again, Nora commented it’s just wait and see. Her Aunt’s etc, were devastated when the found out, but Nora comments it was all good. The DVD contains more information regarding that.
Steve then asked Nora if she had any particular favorite cities, Nora then states Asheville (NC) since it’s so beautiful and that it was very art related city. Other cities she liked was Las Vegas because of the shows and Boise, Idaho because of a lovely bed and breakfast she stayed in.
As far as countries, Nora loves Canada. Not most wrestlers do, she goes on to say that they get taxed from both countries. Particular part of Canada she likes is Vancouver and St. John‘s (Newfoundland).
One state she has never been to was Alaska. She was disappointed because the month before she quit the WWE planned to do a Alaska/Japan tour. Nora volunteered to do Ring crew, anything because she just wanted to go. When she found out she wasn’t announced as part of the tour, Nora was so upset. She wanted to go to all 50 states before she quit. As far as countries, Nora has always wanted to go to Holland, for the tulips and the beautiful roads.
On the question of Johnny Ace, Nora liked him better when he wasn’t her boss. She commented that he didn’t want to be in his shoes as he’s like the WWE’s scape-goat. Nora did not work with him in WCW.
As far as the creative process, She describes it as very unique. Macho Man was Nora’s instructor. She commented that she didn’t get to wrestle much in WCW, and it was fun to wrestle some of her Indy friends ie- Brandi, Kat etc. That when Jimmy Hart ran the Saturday show, she got to give suggestions.
Asked if it was true WCW was chaos backstage, Nora said yes it was. She gave an example of where on one occasion a referee and a wrestler had contradicted finishes for the match.
If she still talks to some of her WCW pals, she still is in contact with Gorgeous George, Nora admits that they have totally different personalities. Nora made a comment how most of hew few female friends with an exception of a couple were all strippers, she laughed on that one.
On the topic of how the release came from WCW, Nora says that JJ Dillian called her and indicated to her that the company was having financial troubles, and wouldn’t be able to renew her second year of her contract. Because her second year she would be making double of what she made her first. Nora said that JJ made the comment that "Where are you going to work", Nora was in shock over that comment and sure enough a week later she signed with the WWE.
Before making her initial TV appearance, Nora worked a bit in Memphis Championship wrestling, she was worried as to how they were going to take her, as far as a welcome. She got a long with everyone great, and the experience for her was very fun. While in Memphis Championship Wrestling she met Victoria, the Haas Brothers and a bunch of bright up and coming stars.
As far as where she trained, she said the Power plant was a great facility, very clean and neat. In Florida she would train occasionally in where houses where there was no AC. But it really toughened her up.
As far as training some of the stars, Torrie was easy to train as Nora knew she was a a lot more experienced than her. She then gave a brief list of who she did helped train, Stacy Keibler, Ryan Shamrock, and Sharmell who Nora notes caught on very quick.
She was very impressed with Brandi Alexander, and didn’t know why she didn’t get a big push. Nora pondered maybe it was because she was such a private person and maybe didn’t network a lot.
Steve then asks Nora if she plans on opening a school, Nora said that she is a bit lazy, and that it would be hard with all the insurance etc. But she would like to do day camps where she could go out to school’s and talk also interact with the students.
How her try out match came about with Jacqueline was that Nora was approached by Luna looking for someone that Jacqueline could face for the title. Nora was only twenty at the time so it was a bit hard as far as renting a car because she didn’t have a credit card. When Nora did face Jacqueline Vince Russo was not impressed with her outfit at all, Nora wasn’t that attentive that time to the current WWE storylines so she had no idea what was the standard of attire. Nora then tried to borrow some of the other girl’s clothes, they didn’t fit. Nora thinks maybe that did hinder her some what when management watched her.
The question comes up as far as Trish is concerned, Nora notes that the two would train in the afternoons. Trish did attend a school for basic bumping. Trish was so eager to learn, she flew to Florida and they practiced for about five hours bumping with some of the guys. Nora flew in on her day off to help Trish and Stephanie prepare for the infamous No Way Out match, Nora didn’t exactly want to take her under her wing. But instead looked at it from the perspective of someone to work with. Nora compliments Trish as never been a complainer and always took brutal bumps. Nora makes the statement, that Trish could of gotten by with just her looks, but decided not to take that route.
At the current time, Nora has talked to Trish roughly a month ago and she appears in good spirits and is happy enjoying every day life recovering from her injury.
On what she thought of Crash, Nora thought he was a very good entertainer. Made a very good under dog. Sometimes Crash’s daughter would come backstage, and her and Nora would have a ball. Nora once dressed her up in the Mighty Molly costume and gave her the fake hair extensions to use. It was real funny. Some of the proceeds of Nora‘s DVD will be going to his daughters education fund.
Has the WWE reacted to her DVD? Nora said she hasn’t heard nothing from them. Was a bit disappointed she couldn’t use WWE footage in her DVD, but was happy that she could show her fans some footage that hasn’t even been seen before.
On the question of a Molly Holly DVD, Nora said that it would have been so cool if she had gotten one. Like Trish did, but she understands how they invested in the most popular diva. That being Trish.
The evolution of herself has been very interesting, Nora stated that she may even do the whole rebellion against society and just have her hair all gray. She found two gray hairs!
When asked if she could put top matches on a DVD, Nora would put her debut because the way it came about didn’t quite go to plan. That afternoon Nora practiced doing a springboard and it came off fine. So that night when she went to go do it on Trish, she noticed the ropes were a lot higher and very greasy. She was almost doing a split on the ropes. But it turned off fine, as she fell forward she landed right on Trish.
Nora goes on to mention how her Hardcore title win was so great, but felt bad she had to make her friend Hurricane lose, then mentioned the Wrestle mania 20 as her most memorable match ever.
With the question being how she felt when the fellow WWE divas were released, Nora was angered and shocked. She commented that Jazz was gorgeous during the photo shoots that they did, Nidia was very charismatic also Gail was a total knock out. She was confused, but thinks the Women’s division will turn around. She thinks a lot of promising stars such as Melina, and Alexis are much better than her. Commented that Alexis took Nora to school, and believe they are light years a head of her. She has wrestled Jillian on quite a number times, never had a formal match with Melina, only mock matches.
Question as to whether she still follows the WWE product, yes she does. Due to scheduling conflicts she’s missed some of Smack down but Daivari has helped her catch up on that. She likes the current storylines, she even laughed at the Diva Search segment, and is glad Matt is back in the WWE. Also complimented John Cena’s new music video.
Nora has a special bond with her co workers she states and that she is glad she can still go over and Visit some of her friends like Shelton. On the case of the 9/11 Storyline involving Shawn and Mark, Nora wasn’t appalled and really wasn’t anything new to her. She feels bad for both, but states they have a very bright future.
As to what she is up to now, Nora is very busy with a lot of fun activities. Hanging out with some of her friends from her old high school, gymnastics and art festivals. As to if she has any goals left that she may want to pursue, Nora seemed to be satisfied of what she had already accomplished and if she did go back it’d be for the experience. She emphasizes that she loves the independent scene and if she did go back to professional wrestling, WWE would be at the top of her list. She enjoys feeling healthy in the morning.
Nora giave a funny comment of how she loves staying in the most crabbiest hotels, how she sometimes gets teased. She 90% of the time traveled with herself, but if she did travel with someone it’d probably be Daivari.
Asked if she planned on launching a personal site on herself, Nora commented that there are so many great fan sites out there, that she just think they do a good job. She gave a link of one, ( Nora-World.org ) commenting it had a great gallery and good site. None of the fansites are her official. Nora also sends some items a long to the sites like her favorite things.
As far as the internet, Nora was a bit hurt that it was reported that she left because of losing to Christy, and that she’d do the job happily to anyone. For the real reason, watch the dvd.
