Harley Cameron Recalls Early Training Days Alongside NXT’s Kiana James
AEW star Harley Cameron recently opened up about her earliest days in professional wrestling and shared insight into her time training alongside WWE NXT standout Kiana James.
During a candid conversation on the Lightweights Podcast with Joe Vulpis, Cameron reflected on what it was like starting her journey with another athlete who would go on to become a major name in the business.
“In my class at the time, there was one other girl and actually she’s killing it. Kiana James, um, her and I were in wrestling school together,” Cameron said. “So, uh, we were there from the the get-go and she’s like a freak of nature athlete, you know, she was a former gymnast. So, I definitely was like, I suck compared to her cuz, you know, she was back flipping and doing crazy stuff and I was like, well, I can’t do a front bump, you know. So, uh, doing it with her I was like, I suck. But um you know, she’s also just incredible and it took me a little bit longer to pick it up than she did. That’s for sure.”
Cameron’s comments provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at the learning curve new wrestlers face, even those who come into the business with a strong athletic background. While Cameron herself has a diverse sports resume, including soccer, surfing, and bodybuilding – she admits that watching Kiana James, a former gymnast, excel in training was both humbling and inspiring.
The two women began their wrestling journey at Flatbacks Wrestling School in Orlando, a training ground run by AEW veteran, and current WWE NXT Star Shawn Spears and former WWE Superstar Tyler Breeze. While their careers have taken them to different promotions, both Cameron and James have grown into respected performers with unique styles and personalities that continue to shine in AEW and WWE respectively.
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You can check out the entire interview with Harley Cameron on the Lightweights podcast with Joe Vulpis below.
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