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8/5/2025, 9:30:36 PM No.18466673
At just 23, Hayden Colfax is quickly becoming a name to watch in professional wrestling. A former track and field athlete at Williams College, her path to the ring wasn’t straightforward — but she says it was exactly what she needed.
“I loved competing in track,” she said in a recent interview. “There’s nothing like lining up for a race, knowing it’s just you against the clock. But eventually I realized I needed something more physical, more expressive.”
Colfax grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where sports were always a big part of her life. “Track gave me structure, discipline. It’s where I learned how to grind,” she said. “But I think a part of me always knew I wasn’t going to stop at college athletics.”
She left Williams before completing her degree, a decision that raised eyebrows. “I remember telling my coach I was going to try wrestling and just seeing the look on his face,” she laughed. “It was like I’d said I was joining the circus.”
Undeterred, she began training at a local gym and later moved to Phoenix to work with former wrestlers from the independent scene.
When asked how track helps her in the ring, Colfax didn’t hesitate. “Footwork, explosiveness, stamina — those things don’t go away. People underestimate how important athleticism is. It’s not just about looking tough.”
As more college athletes explore wrestling, Colfax believes it’s a natural move. “You’re used to pressure. You know how to compete. The difference is now you’re telling a story, not just chasing a time. But if you can handle the training room and the spotlight, go for it.”
Still, she’s quick to note it’s not easy. “Wrestling humbles you. You take bumps. You hear ‘no’ a lot. But if you keep showing up, that’s when progress happens.”
With her indie debut behind her and more matches ahead, Colfax says she’s just getting started.
“I’m not trying to be the next anyone. I’m trying to be the first me.”
“I loved competing in track,” she said in a recent interview. “There’s nothing like lining up for a race, knowing it’s just you against the clock. But eventually I realized I needed something more physical, more expressive.”
Colfax grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where sports were always a big part of her life. “Track gave me structure, discipline. It’s where I learned how to grind,” she said. “But I think a part of me always knew I wasn’t going to stop at college athletics.”
She left Williams before completing her degree, a decision that raised eyebrows. “I remember telling my coach I was going to try wrestling and just seeing the look on his face,” she laughed. “It was like I’d said I was joining the circus.”
Undeterred, she began training at a local gym and later moved to Phoenix to work with former wrestlers from the independent scene.
When asked how track helps her in the ring, Colfax didn’t hesitate. “Footwork, explosiveness, stamina — those things don’t go away. People underestimate how important athleticism is. It’s not just about looking tough.”
As more college athletes explore wrestling, Colfax believes it’s a natural move. “You’re used to pressure. You know how to compete. The difference is now you’re telling a story, not just chasing a time. But if you can handle the training room and the spotlight, go for it.”
Still, she’s quick to note it’s not easy. “Wrestling humbles you. You take bumps. You hear ‘no’ a lot. But if you keep showing up, that’s when progress happens.”
With her indie debut behind her and more matches ahead, Colfax says she’s just getting started.
“I’m not trying to be the next anyone. I’m trying to be the first me.”
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