Meet New WWE NXT Rookie Diva – Kaitlyn


I don’t watch professional wrestling but I did tonight. I have to admit it was fairly amusing albeit a bit corny at times. I tuned in to watch Figure International champ Zivile Raudoniene make her WWE debut but received a text that someone else I knew would be on the show. Someone new who would overshadow the Figure International’s debut.

Who?

One of the coolest NPC competitors I’ve met and shot with, Celeste Bonin that’s who. Celeste has competed a handful of NPC Figure competitions and despite not placing in the top spot at her last National shows she managed to stand out. She first caught my eye at the 2008 NPC JR USA contest and then again at last year’s NPC JR Nationals. It was there I had I had the chance to shoot with her and laugh my ass off. Anyone who knows her, knows she is not only an attractive little lass but also one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet.

Tonight on WWE NXT Season 3 she was introduced as the surprise new rookie diva, Kaitlyn. She hammed it up and performed like a seasoned pro but let’s rewind a bit. How did this competitor make it to the WWE?

I last saw Celeste in July and she’d just moved to Tampa to work with the WWE’s development center. She had only been at the center for a few days but thought it would be something she’d enjoy. At the time she was learning the ropes and had no idea how long she’d have to train before she’d get on tv, if ever. Most men and women have to practice for months and do small road appearances to gain experience before making it to the main events. Celeste showed what kind of rock star status she has by making it on TV after only two months at the center.  That’s unheard of in the world of wrestling.

Those of you who think wrestling is all fake she assured me that it’s harder than you may think. I admit, I’m “one of those people” who think is it all fabricated. She responded with, “You better check yourself bro, because it’s not for pansies. It takes athleticism, charisma, and a high threshold for pain. Not to mention, it takes a lot of guts to wear some of those outfits.” She was serious and then I asked her if she’d busted any skulls yet. Back to her joker-self she shared, “I did break a chair but it was just because I sat on it with an over loaded to-go container from the all-you-can-eat sushi place down the street.”

She went on to tell me that she believed competing in the NPC helped her make it as far as she has. Celeste shared, “Competing has taught me discipline and given me self-confidence. Although for me, I felt like the judges always saw a two dimensional version of me. Wrestling has given me the chance to showcase my personality as well as my body. I’m also a one-man band and I’m available for birthdays parties.”

Tonight on the show she shared that same humor a number of times. My favorite was the robot/Elaine “Seinfeld” dance she did. Classic! Check out the play-by-play of the show on pwinsider.com.

Thanks to Kaitlyn, I may be a regular viewer of this season’s show. Check out Kaitlyn’s full bio and WWE photos here. Pick up the newest MUSCLE & FITNESS HERS to read more about her in my “Twist & Turns” column.

** UPDATE **
Tune in Friday to WWE SMACKDOWN and you’ll likely see more of Kaitlyn.






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