KERI SPECTRUM - THE HONORABLE PERV INTERVIEW

KERI SPECTRUM - THE HONORABLE PERV INTERVIEW

For my second “Fetish Insider Interview” I’m honored to bring you a conversation with one of the most talented, hilarious, and drop dead gorgeous women on the planet… KERI SPECTRUM!

Anyone who has been even a casual fan of female fetish wrestling over the past decade has likely seen this beauty in action at some point, though you may have seen her fight under the names ADRIANA or ARIANA as well.

If you’ve watched her in a catfight before you already know that she is a ferocious competitor, one who is dedicated to her craft, and a fighter who has evolved and become more skilled over time. What I’m most pleased with though, and what I’ve learned through this interview, is the remarkable transformation that has taken place in her private life as well.

As a fan of her sexy wrestling for years, it’s been a pleasure to see this amazing woman transform from a naturally skilled grappler and performer into the successful producer and website operator that she is today. Our conversation covers the many twists and turns of her career as well as some of the more meaningful people and companies she’s become associated with along the way. ENJOY!

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HONORABLE PERV (HP): Let’s begin at the beginning… How did you first discover your passion and talent for Catfighting?

KERI SPECTRUM (KS): I was dating a guy in my teens, whom I ended up becoming engaged to and then breaking up with, who had a foot fetish and wrestling fetish. It was an interesting dynamic. I was raised to be very open minded and accepting of others, so his eccentric sexual tastes didn’t offend me. He used to go online and pretend to be me, chatting up companies. Around my 18th birthday I had a vacation to Florida planned, and I found out along the way I would be stopping to work with FLAMINGO ENTERPRISES, BLACK FALCON and SLEEPERKID’S WORLD, although I had been on SK’s site previously as we were friends before that point.

(HP): So your career started at full speed basically, though you had produced a few of your own custom videos before you worked for any of those “Professional” companies, correct? Did you just ask girls that you knew or how did you find other people to star in the videos with you? Do you still have those first clips and do you ever look back at them?

(KS): I had produced a couple of very tame, very straightforward wrestling scripts for clients in a yahoo group my ex had created for me. Nothing considered adult, pornographic or even fetish (or so I thought at the time). I’m sure the clips still exist, but I don’t possess them. I would love to see them if I had the opportunity!

(HP): So obviously you started performing at a very young age, did you ever imagine that a decade later you’d still be doing it, and actually running your own Production Company and Website for that matter?

(KS): When I ventured into this crazy industry I don’t think I knew what to expect. Everything felt normal, natural and fun to me. I am not sure I had any expectations for myself back then. I was a lot different ten years ago. Even 5 years ago.

(HP): You’ve said previously that you started fighting back in high school. Now that you are a Producer/Director/Website Owner as well as a Performer, do you ever see one of those “High School Catfights” on YouTube and think “God, look at how poor that lighting is!” or “Come on camera guy, hold it steady!”?

(KS): (Laughing) I think that about videos I made myself from two years ago! It’s amazing to see the differences in production from the past and from now. At times the older products make me cringe, but they always make me laugh and appreciate how far I’ve come.

(HP): What was it that spurred you on to open your own website www.spectrumcustomrequests.com?

(KS): Spectrum was intended to be a more fetish-y/risqué version of a wrestling website. I wasn’t sure how far at the time I wanted to dive into that particular pond, but time has shown it’s been pretty deep, and wild!

(HP): Do you ever take offense when “Professional Catfighting” is not taken as seriously as other forms of “Female Combat” sports?

(KS): Not at all! I don’t think catfighting should be viewed on the same level, sports wise. You basically go in to a true catfight, one with no submissions or rules, and just beat the hell out of each other. While it’s extremely satisfying and sexy, it’s in no way, shape or form a sport. You just can’t compare the dedication and discipline put into a structured combat sport with a no rules catfight.

(HP): It definitely takes some skill though to remain competitive and of course safe out there on the mats. With that in mind, what kind of training like Mixed Martial Arts or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) do you do to prepare and train for your fights?

(KS): Lately, I fly by the seat of my pants. When I’m not pregnant (laughing) I train BJJ, although I should be training a lot more than I have. I’m lucky enough to have a fairly decent amount of natural skill. It’s helped me kick ass in certain matches, and saved me in others from getting totally fucking mopped. (Laughing)

(HP): I must say you really have quite the vernacular (laughing)! You use it well on Twitter, Yowza! being one of my favorite Keri-ism’s, as well as when you are trash talking an opponent. Do you have any favorite lines you like to say to “get in the head” of an opponent?

(KS): Thank you! I’ll take that as a compliment! I don’t have "particular" lines I use to get in opponent's heads. I more or less rely on being sarcastic and witty to get under their skin with insults that will make them lose their temper, which means they are running on emotion instead of skill. Seems to work in my favor for the most part!

(HP): In addition to trash talking, in a previous interview one of your trademark moves was listed as “Bad-Ass Hairpulling”. What exactly is the difference between “Regular” Hairpulling and “Bad-Ass” Hairpulling?

(KS): Oh, god, that must’ve been a while ago. I said that?! Ah! Bad ass hairpulling is just being extremely vicious with it. Something I wouldn’t do now. I believe in hairpulling, but only for control. Nobody needs a neck injury from a competitive catfight! I hope that doesn’t make me sound like a pansy. Should I restructure that reply? (Laughing)

(HP): Speaking of catfight moves and holds, there is something I’ve always wondered. When someone’s got their ass in your face on a facesit pin, what exactly is going through your mind?

(KS): “I hope they showered today!” (Laughing) That thought is closely followed by “Do I have enough space to move?” and “Where can I find a pocket of air to breathe”?

(HP): Do you ever get weirded out by the fact that guys and girls who watch your fights are turned on by watching ladies fight, slap, pull each other’s hair, etc? What are your overall thoughts on that aspect of working in the fetish business?

(KS): Never! I think fighting is extremely sexy when produced well or done well by the ladies on the mats. We all know why we are in this industry, and none of those reasons are because of a long lost love for WWE. People in this industry are usually ladies who are natural born performers and exhibitionists, or a male producer that started out because of a sexual interest or fetish. There is nothing wrong with either! As long as we all respect one another and our differences, there is not a problem. R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

(HP): You are friends with many of the ladies you perform with, but in watching the clips you’d swear you absolutely despise each other. How is it that you so convincingly “get it on like Donkey Kong” with women you actually get along with in real life?

(KS): In fantasy matches, I just have a passion for doing things well. I know the role I’m supposed to play, and I do it exactly the way I am requested to. I understand what every client wants 99% of the time. In competitive matches, it’s a switch I can flip. On the mats, you are my competitor and not my friend. Yes, I respect my competitor and hopefully trust them. However, I am competing against them to win.

(HP): Do you “hold back” more against girls that you know personally versus someone you are just meeting for the first time, or is the other way around? Is there even a difference, or do you go all out no matter who you are facing?

(KS): It depends on the person. I typically try to let my opponent set the pace for a competitive match. If it is at a level I don’t think is challenging enough, I will push their limits in a way that does not disrespect them in order to have them rise to the occasion. There are obviously ladies I know who have no interest in actually being hit. So, I don’t hit them! Other ladies are ok with getting the hell beat out of them, so I beat the hell out of them! It depends on personality more than association.

(HP): That’s a great point, one I didn’t really think about. Now you’ve performed with and against many different ladies over the course of your career. There’s a few that stand out in my mind, or should I say, a few of my other favorites that you are closely associated with. Tell us a little about your relationship with “CATFIGHT” JENN, CALI LOGAN and JACQUELYN VELVETS.

(KS): JENN… What a road we’ve had! I met Jenn when I was 18 working for WE BRING IT. We hit it off, and became fast friends. We’ve had times here and there we’ve gone our separate ways, but she has always been and still is my favorite person to fight and the person I trust most on the mats. She is my best friend and she challenges me mentally and physically during matches. What Jenn lacks in professional skill level she more than makes up for with tenacity, intensity, hard slapping and good old fashioned catfighting!

CALI LOGAN… I met Cali a few years ago when she came to a shoot. I remember being surprised at how much she could take and give with being so tiny! She is not to be underestimated just because she is petite. She is very strong, quick and has the potential to go far in competitive fighting. I love that girl like she is my family. I’m sure we get on each other’s nerves, but that’s because of how closely we work together now.

JACQUELYN VELVETS… Jackie, Jackie, Jackie! What a fucking awesome person! Jackie started dating one of my best buds, Santiago (SLEEPERKID) and I loved her at first sight. She is so charismatic and literally a chameleon in the industry. I’ve seen her take on and excel in any role she’s accepted. I consider her one of my closest friends, and an extremely valuable model and wrestler to have on any roster!

(HP): So those are just three of the ladies you’ve come across along the way. Who would you say is the toughest competitor overall you’ve faced and what made her so difficult to tangle with?

(KS): VEVE LANE, definitely! She is so skilled, extremely conditioned and is one of the quickest females in the industry. I loved fighting her because she forced me to pull out grappling skills from years of BJJ training that had gotten, shall we say, a bit dusty (laughing). She’s a very patient and safe fighter also.

(HP): You’ve wrestled for many different promotions and producers over the years. Do you have any specific moments that stand out from some of the more significant associations you’ve had with say CATFIGHT HAVEN, SLEEPERKID’S WORLD, and WE BRING IT?

(KS): CATFIGHT HAVEN… Catfight Haven was where I had my first catfight. I remember tying that match against Adrian and thinking “Well, alright, this shit ain’t that hard!”

SLEEPERKID’S WORLD… Dude, I can’t even count the memories there. We are talking some of the funniest moments of my life over the course of 11-12 years! Santiago punching me in the face by accident during a video is still one of my favorite bloopers. Way back when, we also took like 12 hours shooting this custom script that was something like 20 pages long! I remember running up the stairs in his apartment and he had to shoot me in the ass with a dart. I couldn’t feel the fucking thing! It was the biggest delayed reaction to a shot anybody has ever seen (laughing hysterically)!

WE BRING IT… That was my home on the West Coast! I met so many great ladies there. There also isn’t a safer competitive company to work for. They actually produce competitive. Walt, who owns the company, makes sure all the women competing are comfortable with the match tactics and guidelines. Walt is still like a father to me, and we talk frequently. I’ll be back on the mats shooting competitive for WBI as soon as I can!

(HP): With all of the different professional associations you have, what is the best way for fans of yours to keep track of what’s going on with you and your career?

(KS): You can follow me on social media (Facebook Keri SpectrumCustomRequests, Twitter @KeriSpectrum) and of course on my website www.spectrumcustomrequests.com.

(HP): Do you have anything special you’d like to ask of your fans, maybe things they could start or stop doing?

(KS): 1. No I won’t marry you. EVER!
2. I don’t want to "make sex with you". EVER!
3. I will not find your script to be so absolutely amazing that I will produce it for free. Sorry!

Other than that, my fans are fucking great. I get so much support and wonderful feedback from you guys. I could never have made it this far without that! I appreciate each and every one of you, with all your quirks and fetishes!

(HP): Yeah, I see a lot of those unsolicited online marriage proposals on Twitter, and “make sex with you” (Laughing), that one kills me! But I have to say that last comment about “quirks and fetishes” is something that I truly appreciate about you Keri. As I’ve written about before, there is often a lot of shame and guilt that can sometimes be associated with having a certain fetish. It is amazing to know that you respect the feelings and emotions of your fans who may struggle with that. Speaking of fans, in today’s day and age you have to use social media to keep your “Brand” out there and visible to fans. Do you have any huge pet peeves in dealing with social media as it relates to your work, or your social life for that matter?

(KS): Drama! Of course we all have people we don’t like in the industry. But I’m the type of person where if I have something to say to you, I WILL SAY IT! People should never assume I’m poking at them. I’m a prankster. I talk a lot of shit, I make a ton of jokes. I love to laugh! So take my tweets and Facebook posts with a grain of salt.

(HP): There's one other thing I wanted to cover regarding fans and your website. For those who don’t already know, you give fans the option to purchase “custom made” video clips and photo sets with a rotating roster of gorgeous lady wrestlers. How does that work for anyone interested in making their own female wrestling fantasy a reality?

(KS): All you have to do is email me a script and the rest quickly follows. The details and pricing is listed on the website along with the upcoming roster of girls available for shoots. I’ll produce anything that isn’t straight girl/girl or pornographically demeaning. We require a longer time period for edits and deliveries than some companies, but that’s because of the differences in our editing techniques and the volume of customs we are shooting.

(HP): And of course the quality of your finished product, which I know you take great pride in, as you should! So that leads me to my next question, one that is a little more serious.  What is your take on piracy? As I’ve mentioned before you’ve shared that the costs alone just to hire models to shoot new material can run in the $3,000 a month range. That’s a lot of money, and doesn’t even take into consideration the other expenses and more importantly the time that goes in to creating the work your fans enjoy. How does piracy affect you personally as a performer, and more importantly, as a producer and website operator?

(KS): I’ve been lucky enough to be on top of piracy for the most part. It is tedious searching for your content on free sites, but it’s always worth it to peruse. People that pirate videos are few and far between but it’s definitely part of the industry. That doesn’t make it right! I’m not sure if they understand how much work goes into our productions, most of us, anyhow. It’s not just "point and shoot". This is our livelihood, our passion, and it’s what puts food on the table for our families. When you pirate my video, you just took money from my family. I will find you and fuck you up for that!

(HP): And I’ve seen you fight, it’s not wise to mess with you! Now you’ve got a regular job, a significant other, a cute kid, another kid on the way, you train to stay in shape, and you run an amazing Female Wrestling website, so the real question I should be asking is... When do you sleep? Do you find it difficult to manage all of the different aspects of your life happening all at once?

(KS): I don’t really sleep (Laughing). I don’t find it difficult most of the time. I am blessed enough to be doing things I love. Of course I have days where I just want to scream, but doesn’t everybody? Life will never be stress free. How you deal with that stress is what counts. I deal with it by telling it to fuck off!

(HP): (Laughing) But you know for being such a badass “in the ring” it seems to me that you have a very happy, upbeat personality outside of it. What do you attribute that too?

(KS): Many, many years of overcoming hardships. Some of them my own fault, some of them not so much. I appreciate what I’ve achieved because I’ve stopped acting like a spoiled teenager, expecting things to happen in my life with little to no work. We all make mistakes, and those mistakes, when learned from, help form a newer, better us. Reflecting on the past and seeing how far I’ve come as a person makes me god damn ecstatic! I have a beautiful son, a wonderful partner and a little baby girl on the way. Add to that a wonderful day job, a full time fetish company that is very successful and friends that support every bit of it. Wouldn’t you be upbeat, too?

(HP): I’d be fucking ecstatic! I’m so glad for you Keri. With all of that great stuff going on in your life, what is the most fulfilling aspect of it at this point?

(KS): My son and my daughter. They are my little saviors.

(HP): Keri, thank you so much for your time and your wonderful answers to my questions! You are a truly extraordinary woman to say the least. I’m so glad I got a chance to ask you some questions and get to know more about the woman I’ve loved to watch perform for so many years! You’ve talked a lot about the changes that have happened in your life up to this point, so my last question is this, fill in the blank…

When I grow up I want to be just like _______________________?

(KS): Nobody else that has ever walked the fucking planet. ME!

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