In a recent episode of the “Developmentally Speaking” podcast, former WWE developmental talent Shaul Guerrero discussed a range of topics including her time in WWE’s training grounds and her battle with an eating disorder. Below are some of the key takeaways from the interview:
Guerrero discussed the difficulties she faced during her time in Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), citing the focus on bikini contests and dance performances over actual wrestling. She admitted that these issues aggravated her pre-existing eating disorder.
During her tenure in the WWE developmental system, Guerrero stated that she learned a lot about herself and matured in many ways.
Regarding the frustrations of seeing less seasoned wrestlers getting promoted, Guerrero took a philosophical view stating that sometimes “you’re not the look, and sometimes you’re not what they’re looking for.”
She openly discussed that she did not fit into the WWE’s vision for female stars at the time – she was neither the model or the monster, and struggled with perceptions of not being feminine or Latina enough by their standards.
In response to any expectations of following her legendary father Eddie Guerrero’s legacy, she firmly asserted that she is not attempting to fill his shoes and is okay with being herself.
Her challenge with an eating disorder interrupted her journey in NXT, taking away the momentum for her main roster debut.
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