Madi Wrenkowski trained in wrestling for Hybrid School of Wrestling and officially debuted in October of 2018 for Mission Pro Wrestling, located in Texas, in a loss to Jazz. Since beginning her journey she has wrestled all over the United States and made multiple appearances on All Elite Wrestling, and recently made her first appearance for ROH. She has made a name for herself as one of the best young prospects on the independent scene and a staple of women’s wrestling in Texas. She is also currently one-half of the reigning NWA World Women’s Tag Team Champions in M95 alongside her partner, Missa Kate.
Hart Editing: I was able to have a nice conversation with Madi as we talked about her goals, her future, and her favorite thing: Herself! Originally when I spoke with her it was for a larger article I was working on about the West Coast independent scene but these conversations developed into multiple larger interviews. So without further ado, here is my conversation with Madi Wrenkowski.
- Is there a specific company you’re interested in working for on the west coast?
I have actually got to work for West Coast Pro in the San Francisco area against Sandra Moone. That crowd was great and I got a, “Please come back” chant at the end of my match. So I definitely would love to go back and take their money again. I also really enjoy the Defy product up northwest. Would love to make it up there.
- What draws you toward wanting to perform on the West Coast?
I want to expand my outreach. I do a lot in Texas and in Jan/Feb I’ll be up northeast in NY, NJ, MD. I also again, really like the Defy promotions product and would love to beat their champion Vert Vixen.
- Do you keep up with the companies located on the West Coast?
I definitely keep my eye on them. Not many have a strong women’s division, not like Texas promotions, so that needs to change. I think I’d be the perfect person to do that.
- Any specific opponents you’d want to wrestle out here?
All of them. As mentioned prior, Vert Vixen, the Inaugural Defy Women’s Champion, fled from Texas indies and won a title up there. I mean she’s great, but let’s be real, if she can beat the females up there. . . I will destroy the females up there, and that sounds like a good time.
Hart: After speaking about the West Coast scene we got a little more into talking about what she’s accomplished, and what else she’s looking forward to accomplishing.
- What got you into wrestling in the first place? Did you grow up watching, or always know you wanted to be a wrestler? If so, who were your favorites growing up?
I grew up watching with my brother. I did not decide I wanted to be a wrestler til around college. It was just always an ongoing joke that I was going to quit school and be a wrestler. My mother told me to get my degree FIRST, before I go ruin my life. So I did. My favorites growing up were Team Xtreme and Lita who got me hooked. Then when we would play the video game, I was ALWAYS Scotty 2 Hotty.
- What’s the proudest moment of your career?
Not harming someone after they broke my hand. Just kidding, sort of… Not sure I’ve had a proud moment. I’m literally my biggest critic and let’s be honest, lowkey a bitch. So it hasn’t happened yet.
- What wrestlers do you go to for advice – if any?
Having Jazz in my corner is and has always been such a blessing, for lack of a better word. She is always so helpful and very VERY honest. I’m lucky to have access to her. Some of the best advice I have been given has come from my brief times working with AEW. Jerry Lynn and Eddie Kingston are always very helpful and full of knowledge and advice.
- Are you interested in working in Japan?
Yes. 100%. The wrestling is so hard-hitting and I’d love to dive into the food!
- Your gear is pretty unique – Is there any specific connection to the styles you choose or was it just something you liked and went with?
I always have done the 1 leg in homage to the women’s track star, Flo Jo. It has since evolved, but I stay w/ the one leg.
- A lot of wrestlers from Texas are making a big name for themselves – Some getting signed to major promotions and some are going all over the US and appearing on the biggest independent promotions there are. Do you think Texas has a fair claim to being the best producer of talent currently?
Duh. TEXAS IS TEXAS. Everything is bigger and better here.
Hart Editing: It was a pleasure to talk with one of my personal favorites on the indie scene and I appreciate her taking the time to talk with me. I’m immensely excited to see what she’s able to accomplish as her career blossoms.
