The beginning of Gigi Dolin’s career was moving back and forth between promotions as she tried to find her permanent brand. In 2021, it was announced that NXT had signed Dolin and she debuted in the Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. She continues to do well in the developmental brand, but most don’t know of her background and how it has influenced her wrestling career.
Gigi Dolin’s Ethnicity and Childhood
In an interview with Busted Open Radio, Dolin shared information on her personal life and ethnicity. She is of Romani descent, the culture of which has been greatly misconstrued in the west by media and television. Dolin mentioned that on her 14th birthday, the TLC reality show My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding turned the party into a storyline that made it seem like her parents were trying to find her a husband.
Her Wrestling Journey
She went into further detail on her hard journey into WWE. After growing up incredibly sheltered, she took an interest in wrestling and decided to leave home when she turned 18. Without any money, she slept on couches and in cars, trying to make a living, and found herself in promotions such as Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment and SHINE Wrestling.
Gratitude for Opportunities and Determination
Gigi Dolin mentioned how incredibly grateful she is for her opportunities in the industry. She is determined to provide a better life for her brother after their tough childhood. Unfortunately for Gigi Dolin, this means she won’t be able to get a rematch with her former teammate from Toxic Attraction, Jacy Jayne. The duo are former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions, but it is common for the company to manufacture tension between friends and allies. Though it is obvious NXT is teasing a push for Jayne’s career, it is duly noted that Dolin is the more popular among fans.
