Quotes from Mandy Rose

Performing for live audiences and seeing the fans' faces is a thrill like no other.

The reason I fell in love with fitness was because of the way I felt after a workout, even looking in the mirror afterward and feeling good about myself.

It gets to be tiring and you want to get sleep instead of get up and go to the gym. So you have to balance your time and go by how you feel.

Women are breaking down barriers, I'm so grateful and honored to be a part of it.

Being able to train and compete alongside the WWE - which houses some of the world's most talented athletes - is an amazing opportunity.

Reality TV has its perks and has given me a ton of exposure, not only in WWE, but also in mainstream media.

After college I started training to be a wrestler which led me to the WWE.

Ever since 'Tough Enough,' and getting put on 'Total Divas' right away, it was kind of like I never stopped. I was like, 'Okay, now I need to get to the Performance Center.' I needed to train and get the wrestling down.

I didn't grow up dreaming of being the next WWE superstar, to be honest. But I think that it doesn't matter how old you are. When you see something you like, you want to pursue it.

The NXT Universe is blessed to have The Golden Goddess of WWE, Mandy Rose.

I'm the superstar that would go on 'Good Morning America,' and represent WWE as a company as a whole and be their woman.

I trained my butt off and competed and got to where I wanted to be from rigorous training and dieting.

You've got to have charisma and other things in addition to athleticism. But I've got my background in fitness, I've done my training and put time in to develop my craft. So I can push the envelope with those seductive storylines but still show people that I can kick butt, too.

I train five to six days a week, in developmental you're training in the ring and in the gym, so that's a crazy schedule. One you get to the main you're on your own and you do what you want.

We are foodies, we love to eat, my dad's a chef, and coming from an Italian family, we love to eat.

Walking out of that curtain and watching the reaction of the crowd, who may cheer for or boo you, is a kick. It's addictive and helps us put smiles on children's faces by being huge role models for young girls and boys.

I'm always in front of the camera, always traveling and getting out of airports and skincare is very important to me.

We're here for the fans. At the end of the day, that's what WWE is all about. If we can put a smile on their faces, we've done our job.

I'm the youngest of four kids, with three crazy older brothers. Don't let this hair and face fool you - my brothers helped mold me into the feisty, tough woman I am today. I don't stoop down to anyone. I was raised playing football and being the punching bag for my brothers. I guess you could say that is the root of my aggression and athleticism.

With consistency and reps and routine you're going to achieve your goals and get where you want to be.

I've been passionate about fitness my entire life, and the ability to compete for the 'Tough Enough' crown is truly rewarding.

When I worked at my father's deli in Carmel, New York when I was young, my experience waiting on customers and interacting with people all day taught me so many social skills and helped me open up.

I played basketball, softball and lacrosse, also did gymnastics and danced for years.

Being brought in with Absolution and our mentor, Paige, I think it's really cool, and really full circle since she was our judge on 'Tough Enough,' and she hated me. She was rough with me, but I get it.