Model and wrestler Tara Bush is a reader favorite here at the ECW on Sci-Fi Blog. She was one of our first fantasy draft picks for the new ECW program, and we’ve kept up with her as she’s developed her career in wrestling, glamour modeling, and fetish work.

Tara Bush has carved out a nice little chunk of the Internet for herself, appearing on dozens of sites dedicated to tickling, feet, balloon popping, giantess fetish, and of course, wrestling.

We knew Tara was tough and gorgeous, but what we didn’t know was how sweet and self-effacing the former Hardcore Schoolgirl could be. Tara spent some time recently answering these questions so you could get to know her a little better. Read on to check out her thoughts on fetish modeling, nudity, and wrestling.

To our readers, you’re most recognizable as “The Hardcore Schoolgirl” from WEW. What other wrestling work have you done since leaving WEW?

I actually remain very active on the circuit … I wrestle all the time. My recent work includes, but is not limited to:

www.TarasWrestling.com

www.sleeperkidsworld.com

www.superactionfight.com

www.heroinewrestling.com

Does it feel weird to see someone else (Tatianna) using the Hardcore Schoolgirl gimmick in WEW?

I definitively believe that the original is all that there is….

Are you still friendly with any of the WEW talent, or have you pretty much closed that chapter of your life?

I love some of the girls to death … first thoughts … Bobcat and Tai will remain close to me forever … WEW was definitely a stepping stone in my life and since I have moved on … I can always look back and say that I treasure those days, but needed to move on to bigger and better things.

A lot of the women of WEW have appeared on various WWE and TNA brands (Francine Fournier, Shelly Martinez, Alexis Laree, Jazz, Angel Williams, ODB, So Cal Val, Talia Madison). Have you considered auditioning for the WWE Diva Search or trying to get a developmental contract?

I am now and always will be a product of my own doing … I will not contract with anyone. I do have nothing but respect for all my girls that do … it’s just not for me!

On to the burning question in many people’s minds: why did you decide to not accept nude or topless gigs and do you think it’s helped or hurt your career? Is there a lot of pressure to do nude work?

I strongly believe that being nude/topless is something that remains dear to the special person I decide to share my life with … and that person ONLY!

Is there any hope for your fans who’d like to see Tara Bush in the buff?

Unfortunately … there will be no upcoming nudity … Sorry Boys!!!!

Which do you prefer: modeling or wrestling? Why?

I don’t think I could ever choose … I love both and sincerely appreciate both aspects of my career for significantly different reasons. I would not be the person that I am today if either of them were stripped from my life.

I might be naive, but I don’t think I ever heard of balloon or bubblegum fetishes until I saw you mention them on sexymodeltara.com. How did you get into fetish modeling and creating balloon fetish custom DVDs?

I am a firm believer in creating an environment where people can be completely comfortable. I am so thankful that I was presented with a chance to be a part of the balloon fetish community. Being a person that others trust enough to reveal their most intimate thoughts and desires to really holds a special place in my heart. The balloon fetish fans I have are amazing. They are so nice and considerate and friendly. And, to be honest, what’s not to like about being turned loose in a set full of balloons? I can be nice … or bad. LOL

Has there ever been a request for a custom video that you turned down because it was just too bizarre?

Have you ever had a request that seemed too bizarre? Haven’t we all. I think everything I do needs to fall into my own comfort zone. Would you want me to make a custom video for you and have it look awkward simply because I was not comfortable with the idea of the content I was creating? I only want to release footage that is truly a work of art that I both believe in and can be proud of. I put a lot of thought and feeling into my productions. Especially my wrestling and balloon customs. If I don’t truly enjoy what I do my fans can pick up on it.

What would you like to do, both personally and professionally, that you haven’t done yet?

I would love to create an environment for myself where I can grow further intellectually. I just need to be challenged on a daily basis. When I run out of questions … I ultimately run out of fire … which is what drives my ambition.

What are you up to these days? Anything you’d like to promote or plug?

I am just busy being me. I wouldn’t say I’d want to promote/plug anything. I will leave a list of my current sites for anyone who may desire to know about them.

www.SexyModelTara.com

www.TarasBalloons.com

www.TarasFeet.com

www.TarasWrestling.com

www.BoundandTickle.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/tomzriverzfinest

How about a special treat for the readers of the ECW on Sci-Fi Blog, maybe a never-before-seen picture of Tara Bush to give everyone a sneak peak of what they’ll see on your pay site?

Ed. note: This isn’t a never-before-seen picture, but Tara personally chose this one to share with readers of EoS.

Thanks again for the interview, Tara!

Show some support for Tara Bush by visiting the sites she mentioned, and if you have any questions for Tara, feel free to leave a comment. You never know when she’ll stop by!

Francine Fournier confirmed Thursday that she still intends to work the upcoming Women’s Extreme Wrestling Tit for Tat pay-per-view taping on December 14, 2007. In her first substantial MySpace update since July, Francine wrote:

I will be working for WEW (my favorite company!) on December 14th in Philly. I really love working there. I get to have a slumberparty with my best girlfriends and I really enjoy working with everyone. It’s such a good time!

As always, Francine has plenty of other things going on. In addition to continuing to plan her upcoming nuptials, Francine has posted new eBay auctions for her ring worn clothing and shoes.

Francine will also be accepting orders for another round of custom videos until December 12th. Francine and the Battling Bunnies are scheduled to record new videos on December 14th - you can send orders and questions to francinesthings@yahoo.com.

One final note for Francine fans looking to impress the Queen of Extreme this Christmas season - according to her MySpace blog, there’s nothing Francine wants more than gift certificates to Lush (www.lush.com).

Women’s Extreme Wrestling has confirmed Queen of Extreme Francine Fournier as a participant in the upcoming Tit For Tat pay-per-view.

The live Tit for Tat taping will take place on December 14, 2007 at the former ECW Arena in Philadelphia, PA, now known as the New Alhambra Sports and Entertainment Center. The show will feature tons of WEW talent and will include a Gold Fish Tank Of Death match that involves the winner pushing her opponent’s head into a tank of dead goldfish. You gotta love WEW - the current ECW writers could stand to take a few cues from WEW.

Francine has been keeping pretty busy since her release from ECW. In addition to her occasional WEW appearances, Francine gets out to sign autographs for fans when time permits. Here’s some info on two appearances she’ll be making this month:

Signamania Autograph Signing
Saturday, October 13, 2007
10:00am - 12:00pm
Truman High School, Levittown, PA

WrestleFanFest Autograph Signing
Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, 2007
10:00am - 4:00pm
San Francisco, CA

After weeks of speculation on Internet messageboards, we finally have an answer as to whether ECW alum Shelly Martinez has been tapped to make an adult film. According to pornstar Jewel De’Nyle, Shelly has agreed to star in a solo fetish film for Platinum Jewel, De’Nyle’s new production company.

During the past few weeks, Jewel offered frequent updates to fans on the AdultDVDTalk forum, lamenting that Shelly Martinez was not up for a hardcore flick, but might be willing “to do a solo Bettie Page fetish type movie just starring her doing different set ups with stockings, boots, heels, whips etc.”

More recently, Jewel confirmed:

I landed Shelly Martinez so I’m happy with this she will be doing a solo fetish type movie for me. I’m in the works with hopefully doing something with Carmen Electra’s Nude women of wrestling. Working some magic hopefully this Carmen thing comes through.

For those not familiar with Carmen Electra’s X-rated Naked Women’s Wrestling League (NWWL), it includes April Hunter and Annie Social of WEW fame. Clearly Jewel De’Nyle is off to a great start with her new company, and snagging Shelly is a major win for Platinum Jewel. Shelly is no stranger to softcore films, having starred as a belly dancer in American Pinups and a tiki goddess in American Pinups II.

Shelly Martinez has not responded to a request for her comments on this latest development in her career.

The multi-talented Tara Bush, one of our ECW fantasy draft picks and a WEW alum, has added a new fetish to her growing modeling resume: bondage. Tara and close friend Tori Angel recently posed for a shoot with BronxTies.com, a membership-based, NSFW site that specializes in pics of beautiful women bound and gagged by stockings and pantyhose. I think they have duct tape pics too if that’s what floats your boat.

Tara and Tori are currently featured in 34 bondage photos in which they are “Bound and Playing Girlfriend Games In Their Mini Skirts and Pantyhose.” Here’s a pic from taken during that photo shoot, courtesy of Tara’s MySpace profile:

If you don’t want to shell out $14.95 a month, they have some sort of non-subscription token system that’s probably cheaper, but I’m not interested enough to figure out how it works. I know a girl’s gotta pay the bills, but personally, I’d rather see Tara back in the ring.