Xia Li started off as many pro wrestlers did in their youth. Being a fan of WWE. She used to watch and get inspired by the big names on her screen. Among those names was The Rock.

The Rock serves as an inspiration for many, including Xia Li. She used to watch WWE and get inspired by the legend himself.

“I was a fan when I was a child, because my role model is The Rock,” Xia Li told Character Media. “I really love him, so that’s how I know about WWE. But I never thought I was going to be part of that. [laughs] One day I got the news that WWE was coming to China and having try-outs. I thought, “I know I don’t have that experience, but I want to try.” So, I had a four-day try-out in China, and I’m the one who got hired! I moved to America and the WWE Performance Center to train, practice and be part of the WWE family.”

As a child Xia Li had an idea on how she wanted to be portrayed in the WWE. Now she has a chance to do that in the big promotion.

“Actually, I had a dream when I was a child. I wanted to be a superhero. When I started martial arts, [I thought,] ‘Oh, I can do this to protect myself and my family.’ So then I kept doing martial arts and competing, and I had a gold medal, a silver medal. I was competing a lot, so that gave me a lot of power [and made me] feel safe. This new character is what I want to do. The whole package that [WWE] put on TV is my real-life story, so I’m very happy to show the world. It’s my dream come true. There’s people who have been waiting for my new character, and finally they can see me.”

More WWE News
WWE star Roman Reigns, whose hiatus may be due to the birth of a new baby.
Real reason for WWE star Roman Reigns’ hiatus revealedAndrew Korpan ·
WWE star Roman Reigns and silhouette of his biggest rival Cody Rhodes, who may star in the upcoming Street Fighter movie with him.
WWE rumors: Roman Reigns’ biggest rival set to join him in Street Fighter movieAndrew Korpan ·
WWE Superstar Chad Gable, who is recovering after his surgery for his injury and could return soon.
WWE star makes bold return promise after surgery for injuryAndrew Korpan ·
WWE Superstar Jey Uso, who botched Cody Rhodes' birthday celebration, at the Royal Rumble.
WWE star Jey Uso hilariously botches Cody Rhodes’ birthday celebrationAndrew Korpan ·
Injured WWE Superstar Liv Morgan, who is currently out with a shoulder injury, who got a message from her Judgment Day stablemate Finn Bálor.
WWE Tag Team Champ sends message to injured Liv MorganAndrew Korpan ·
WWE Superstar Karrion Kross, whose wife Scarlett congratulated him after his Night of Champions match.
Rising WWE star’s wife is ‘proud’ after Night of Champions showingAndrew Korpan ·