“I introduce myself as The Fashionista. The Real OV.”
That introduction says a lot about Olivìer Vegas — confidence, intention, and a clear understanding of who she is before she ever steps into the ring.
“Wrestling came into my life around a young age,” she says. “When my grandmother was still living, we used to watch it together. All the time. For years, I always knew I loved it, but when I decided to pursue it seriously, it became about commitment. It became about figuring out who I was, what I wanted, and how I wanted to be seen.
For Olivìer, wrestling didn’t exist in isolation. Neither did her love for anime, gaming, or pop culture.
“Anime and gaming have always been a part of me,” she explains. “It wasn’t something I picked up later. It didn’t become more visible because of wrestling — it became more visible because I stopped hiding it.”
Anime, especially, shaped the way she understands storytelling. “Anime influences me more than anything,” Olivìer says. “When I first started wrestling, I didn’t fully understand storytelling or character work. Anime helped me understand growth, struggle, and why losses matter. Every loss means something.”
When she talks about influence, one name comes up immediately. “Vegeta inspires me,” she says. “He caught a lot of L’s early on, but he never stopped pushing forward. He kept evolving. He never stayed the same person. That’s how I look at my career.”
That philosophy carries directly into how she views wrestling as a medium. “Wrestling and anime fans love the same things,” Olivìer explains. “They love big moments. They love rivalries. They love emotional payoff. In anime, there’s always a good guy, a bad guy, and a journey in between. Wrestling is the same thing — just told in a different way.”
That connection becomes even clearer when she performs in crossover spaces like pop-culture conventions. “When I wrestle at anime conventions, the crowd feels very different,” she says. “They might not know all the rules or all the moves, but they feel everything. Their reactions are bigger, more emotional. They’re invested in the story.”
Outside of wrestling, gaming gives her a different kind of outlet. “Gaming is what I do in my free time,” Olivìer says. “It helps me decompress from wrestling. It’s still competitive and still creative, but in a way that lets me relax.”
She also sees gaming and streaming as important tools for modern wrestlers. “I feel like when you’re a wrestler now, people want to know you beyond the ring,” she says. “Gaming and streaming help fans connect with you on a more personal level. It lets them see who you are when you’re not performing.”
That visibility hasn’t always been encouraged in wrestling.“There are times when wrestling expects you to fit into one box,” Olivìer admits. “But I never wanted to downplay parts of who I am. Embracing everything — fashion, anime, gaming — has been empowering for me.”
When she thinks about what she wants to leave behind, her answer is clear. “I want people to say I followed my own path,” she says. “That I didn’t change myself to fit in. I showed up as me, every step of the way.”
When asked which anime protagonist best compares to her wrestling career, the answer comes easily.
“Boa Hancock,” Olivìer says without hesitation. “My story is about commanding presence. When I walk in, you feel it before I even say anything. Luxury, Power, Fashion Icon Vibes.”
And when it comes to what she’s enjoying right now? “Cyberpunk for gaming,” she says. “Inuyasha for anime — yes, it’s old school, but I will always pick a love story. Song? BTS – Mic Drop.”
Olivìer Vegas isn’t chasing trends or trying to fit a mold. She’s telling her story the way she knows best — honestly, unapologetically, and on her own terms.
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