Bianca Belair recently sat down with Good Karma Wrestling to discuss the significance of representation within WWE and how it impacts her career and the wrestling community. She emphasized that seeing diverse athletes in prominent roles not only inspires her but also resonates deeply with fans who may see themselves reflected in those figures.
Belair shared her belief that representation fosters a sense of belonging and encourages young people to pursue their dreams, regardless of their background. She highlighted the progress WWE has made in recent years but acknowledged that there is still work to be done. Below are some key points from her conversation (via Fightful):
Bianca Belair on how much she values representation:
Representation means everything to me. I always use the quote, ‘Representation is not a request, it’s a requirement.’ I think that’s what’s amazing about WWE is that when you look at our roster, anybody can watch WWE and see somebody that they relate to, anyone. It’s multi-generational, it’s people from all different cultures, people from all over the world, but representation is so important.”
Bianca Belair on the WWE Universe:
I feel like that’s what is so unique about WWE and the WWE Universe. Our audience, they want to turn the TV on and be able to see someone that they can relate to, that draws them in. So that’s what I love about WWE. I love being in the tag team that I’m in right now, I love that I’ve been able to be a part of a lot of amazing moments, making history by being one of the first Black women to main event WrestleMania, make history, become history myself and create a legacy. But I love being a part of all these amazing moments, and I look forward to continuing to be a part of some amazing moments and continue to be a part of representation and show that in WWE.”
She’s such a great talent. I’m glad she is doing so well.