WWE NXT announcer Andrea D’Marco recently spoke with Byron Saxton for WWE.com and below are some interview highlights:
On being a certified Zumba instructor:
“Yes. After making the decision to retire as a Miami Dolphins cheerleader, I auditioned for a unique opportunity with Zumba. They were looking for a spokesperson that danced professionally, had a hosting background, and was also bilingual to lead their dance fitness campaign with Kellogg’s. Fortunately for me, I met all of those requirements and after a long audition process, I was hired to be the national spokesperson for Zumba and Kellogg’s. I toured the country promoting a Zumba dance fitness video that I hosted, while educating people about fitness and eating right.”
On making her main roster debut as an announcer:
“It’s been a whirlwind. Talk about unpredictability and moving fast! I wasn’t really expecting it to happen so quickly, but I’m so thankful for the chance to be a part of something so special. Everyone plays a crucial role to make the WWE what it is and to be a part of this in any capacity makes me so thankful to all that have helped me and continue to help me become the best broadcaster I can be. I look forward to growing with WWE and learning all I can with this unique and amazing opportunity.”
On her long-term goals in WWE:
“I hope to continue to grow as a ring announcer and host with WWE and learn from the people that surround me. I have a passion for public speaking and look forward to continue speaking at college tours about women breaking into the world of sports media. I most recently co-authored a book with women influencers about leadership and overcoming obstacles, which will be launching soon. My overall goal is to empower women to live a fulfilling life by building a following that supports one another to achieve their dreams.”