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Selena O\u2019Sullivan, better known to grapple fans as \u201cGenesis,\u201d is currently in training for Season 5 of WOW\u2014Women Of Wrestling\u2014and the martial artist tells M&F Hers<\/em> that she\u2019s working on her grip strength in order to tighten-up her grasp of the competition.<\/p>\n They say that the best wrestling characters are those that draw from reality and in the case of Genesis, the facts speak for themselves. \u201cI\u2019m billed as being from the harsh Australian outback, which is 100% true,\u201d says the star. \u201cI\u2019m from the Northern Territory. It\u2019s not even a state. Very outback, very isolated, indigenous, a small mining town called Nhulunbuy in Arnhem Land.\u201d<\/p>\n Growing up with a love of action movies, O\u2019Sullivan says that she was a \u201csuper tomboy,\u201d and a fan of Jackie Chan, finding herself drawn to the karate sessions that were offered at her local town hall. \u201cThat\u2019s where I started my love of martial arts and fighting,\u201d she says, eventually waving goodbye to her crocodile friends in favor of the bright lights of Los Angeles, where she continued her studies in acting and stunt performing. \u201cI learned Wing Chun and Muay Thai,\u201d she notes, sharing that weapons training would also become part of the origin story for developing her wrestling character. \u201cAs Genesis, I wield nunchucks,\u201d says the bodyslamming sensation who made her debut with the Women Of Wrestling promotion back in 2019.<\/p>\n O\u2019Sullivan\u2019s first taste of the squared circle came during a tryout at WOW\u2019s training facility. \u201cI loved it,\u201d she says, noting that the art of bumping in professional wrestling is entirely different to that of martial arts, because in wrestling, you are often throwing yourself towards the floor rather than resisting the impact. \u201cWhen you first jump and land on your back, it\u2019s a very big shock to the body,\u201d explains Genesis. \u201cYou\u2019re like, what am I doing?\u201d Fortunately, WOW\u2019s stable of wrestlers is overseen by female wrestling legend, and creative director, Selina Majors. \u201cSelina is great for learning the mentality behind wrestling,\u201d reveals Genesis. \u201cHow to tell a great story, not just to try and look cool while doing a backflip.\u201d<\/p>\n Genesis shares that honing her craft as a wrestler is an ongoing journey, and pushing herself to try new moves, such as a twisting leg drop from the second turnbuckle, has brought both success and failure. \u201cWe do it because we love it, but that\u2019s why we also have to be very careful with each other,\u201d she explains. \u201cYou only pull out those moves when you really must, and you want to make sure that you\u2019re in the best possible shape to do it. Obviously, mistakes happen but that\u2019s why we train.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Speaking of staying in shape, Genesis still loves to get out into nature and clears her mind by taking long hikes but while in the gym, she also loves lifting weights and works towards failure. The star shares her current chest and shoulder workout below:<\/p>\n The workout: Perform 8-12 reps per exercise. Repeat for 3 rounds.<\/p>\n Just like her signature leg drop, Genesis puts a twist on her movements, but this time the purpose is to work on her grip strength, so she rotates her wrist at the end of each rep. Also known as \u201cwringing,\u201d this technique builds forearm stability while enhancing functional grip strength. \u201cThat\u2019s the stuff you lose if you don\u2019t work on it,\u201d explains the exciting pro wrestler. \u201cYou have to be OK to move your body in certain positions, and some people put you in wacky holds as well.\u201d<\/p>\n Genesis understands the importance of being strong and mobile in the ring and is also keen to spend time stretching after the workout, to maintain flexibility.<\/p>\n A force to be reckoned with, Genesis is excited about the impending return of WOW and is even digging deep into her bag of tricks to see what other tools she has to further intimidate her opponents. \u201cIf I had to bring in another weapon, I would bring a bow staff,\u201d she says, with more than a little mischief on her mind.<\/p>\n In the season four finale, Santana Garrett<\/a>\u00a0was crowned as the new WOW world title holder, and with a fresh location of L.A. Live being tipped for season five, the martial-artist-turned-pro-wrestler rightly has her eyes on the prize. \u201cI\u2019m ready for title shots,\u201d Genesis tells M&F Hers. \u201cSantana Garrett is the WOW World Champion, so she\u2019s number one on my list!\u201d<\/p>\n For more information on WOW \u2014 Women Of Wrestling \u2014 and announcements concerning season five, as they are released, click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n To follow Genesis on Instagram, click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWOW Taught Genesis the Difference Between Martial Arts and Pro Wrestling<\/h2>\n
What Is WOW Star Genesis\u2019 Upper Body & Grip Workout?<\/h2>\n
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Season 5 of WOW could be a new beginning for Genesis<\/h2>\n