Ashley Cooke, an emerging country music star, recently expressed keen interest in stepping into the WWE ring, aiming to support Maxxine Dupri’s quest to reclaim her WWE title. Cooke’s enthusiasm comes after her memorable performance at WWE RAW in Madison Square Garden last November, where she became captivated by the excitement and athleticism on display, especially Maxxine Dupri’s triumph over Becky Lynch.
A Night to Remember at Madison Square Garden
During her recent interview with WrestleZone’s Ella Jay, Cooke recounted her experience singing “God Bless America” to open WWE RAW and then watching the high-energy matches from ringside. Cooke noted her admiration for iconic wrestlers such as John Cena and Rey Mysterio, but she was especially impressed by Maxxine Dupri, who clinched her first major WWE title that night by upsetting Becky Lynch for the Intercontinental Championship. Reflecting on their backstage meeting, Cooke praised Dupri’s humility and approachability.
“Then I also loved Maxxine [Dupri]. Maxxine killed it that day. I think she won her first major title that night, but yeah she was so cool. I loved watching it. But then also afterward, we got to talk a little bit about it all, and she was just so humble and cool,”
Ashley Cooke, Country Singer.
She also recounted the show’s thrilling opening, highlighted by the action-packed moments involving Cena and the
“good guys versus the bad guys”
dynamic.
“It was cool to see all of it. But I loved that opening segment with the good guys versus the bad guys. That was so cool to watch because they were just running in. John Cena fell into the padded area that we were in and we all were like, ‘What is happening?’ It was so cool.”
Ashley Cooke, Country Singer.
Ashley Cooke’s Athletic Ambition
Cooke, who has a background in volleyball, track, gymnastics, and horseback riding, acknowledged she is unsure how much these talents would help her in professional wrestling. Nevertheless, her desire to compete in the WWE ring is unmistakable.
“100%, put me in the ring. Let’s go,”
Ashley Cooke, Country Singer.
Her competitive fire shone through as she playfully described how she could use classic wrestling moves if given the chance.
“I could smash a chair over somebody’s head. I could do it.”
Ashley Cooke, Country Singer.
A Possible Tag Team with Maxxine Dupri
Cooke didn’t hold back her admiration for WWE’s women’s roster, describing them as “such badasses” and calling their performances inspiring. She shared her vision of joining the company and the kind of character she would love to portray in the WWE universe.
“I would love to be a good guy. I mean, I think playing a bad guy would be fun just because it’s so different than what I do normally. But I think I’d want to be a good guy,”
Ashley Cooke, Country Singer.
In keeping with her country roots, Cooke imagined bringing a touch of her musical background to her wrestling persona and indicated her excitement to team up with Maxxine Dupri on screen.
“I’d want to do something having to do with country, whether it’s wearing flannels. Something that’s like a little more in that world. I’d like to be a good guy. I want to fight alongside Maxxine. That’d be really fun.”
Ashley Cooke, Country Singer.
Maxxine Dupri’s Short-Lived Title Reign and Future Hopes
Unfortunately for Dupri, her Intercontinental Championship run lasted just 49 days before Becky Lynch regained the title during a dramatic match on the January 5th episode of WWE Raw on Netflix. Lynch achieved this victory by using the ring ropes for an illegal advantage, a move that only fueled Cooke’s ambition to get involved and help Dupri recover her lost title.
Cooke reaffirmed her commitment to supporting Maxxine Dupri’s WWE journey, eager to learn the ropes and possibly assist in regaining the coveted championship.
“She can teach me the ropes and I can help her win it back.”
Ashley Cooke, Country Singer.
What’s on the Horizon for Cooke and Dupri
Ashley Cooke’s infectious enthusiasm and athletic background make her a unique crossover prospect for WWE, and her intention to help Maxxine Dupri chase the Intercontinental Championship title storyline adds intrigue for wrestling and country music fans alike. With momentum from her recent Madison Square Garden experience, Cooke’s aspirations to join WWE remain high-energy and committed, leaving fans to wonder if this unexpected alliance with Maxxine Dupri could soon play out on wrestling’s biggest stage.
