Kandi Krush’s Journey in Women of Wrestling: Challenges and Triumphs

Kandi Krush is a formidable competitor in the Women of Wrestling (WOW) roster. She once held the WOW World Trios Championship alongside Coach Campanelli and Gloria Glitter, known collectively as Top Tier. In a dramatic turn typical of pro wrestling, Krush and Campanelli ended their alliance with Glitter.

Krush’s path in professional wrestling was fraught with challenges. Before her wrestling career, she aspired to be an Olympic synchronized swimmer. Unfortunately, injuries and a “toxic environment” thwarted her dreams of a medal. As Krush stated in a Fox News Digital interview, “My dreams were essentially kind of stripped from me. But at the same time, I took control over my own future and decided to just pivot. Anytime something bad has happened in my life… I pivoted to boxing.”

Her strong work ethic led her to an undefeated record in professional boxing. Yet, another challenge arose with the onset of COVID-19. “I worked my way up in boxing, turned pro, undefeated as a pro and then COVID hit… It shut down all the boxing gyms,” Krush explained. Reflecting on her career goals, she realized her passion for performing on a big stage. This desire for the spotlight steered her towards professional wrestling.

Inspired by a movie featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Krush pursued wrestling despite her lack of previous exposure to the sport. The determination to succeed drove her to attend a WOW tryout. She expressed her determination: “Even if they call me to tell me that I’m cut, I’m going to show up. You can’t tell me no.” Her tenacity and willingness to learn propelled her ascent in WOW.

“Failure is part of the journey, but in general, I don’t like to lose by quitting,” Krush told Fox News Digital. “You fail, you learn. No losses, only lessons.”

Krush’s resilience was shaped by a never-give-up attitude and her mother’s influence. Her desire to inspire others keeps her motivated. A memorable moment came during an early title shot at WOW. Injured and on the canvas, she noticed a young fan encouraging her. “It makes me emotional thinking about it right now,” she recalled, “I can do it. And this is why I do it. She believes in me.”

Her goal is to inspire others worldwide with her story and determination. Although Krush didn’t achieve her Olympic dreams, she sees wrestling as her platform to make a difference. “This has been what I’ve worked towards,” she reflected. “I didn’t do it in the Olympics. I’m doing it now through wrestling, through WOW. So, I’m blessed. I’m thankful.”

Jeanie Buss, a minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, co-founded and co-owns WOW. The show is streamed on Tubi and Vice TV, moving its filming location from Las Vegas to L.A. Live for Season 5. Buss stated, “I’ve spent my career fighting for women to be seen and respected in spaces that weren’t built for us, and WOW exists to give women that platform.”