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>During matches, there are moments when my eyes roll back or I make scary faces, but I’ve come to accept that as part of who I am. Back then, I would’ve hated it, but now I realize, “People actually don’t care as much as I thought.”
>I heard you originally had insecurities about your body.
>Uehara: My biggest insecurity has always been my thick legs. I hit puberty early — by sixth grade I was already around 161 to 162 cm tall. I had a developed chest and body, so I was often mistaken for a high school student. With a backpack on, I looked like I was doing cosplay (laughs).
>So you’ve been facing that insecurity for a long time.
>Uehara: During my idol days, I absolutely hated showing my legs. I even dropped my weight down to 38 kilograms.
>38 kilograms!? That’s extremely thin.
>Uehara: Yeah, I was skin and bones. I didn’t have much money either, so I thought, “If I can save money and lose weight, it’s a win-win.” But I got tired easily, my face looked gaunt… and my legs didn’t get as slim as I had hoped. That’s why I’ve gained the weight back now.
>Meeting pro-wrestling changed your mindset?
>Uehara: Exactly. I started getting compliments like, “Your thick legs are awesome!” and that completely boosted my self-esteem. Now I believe it’s better to focus on enhancing your strengths rather than trying to “fix” your flaws to be average. Without pro-wrestling, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
>You’re active across different fields: competitive eating, gravure modeling, and wrestling. What motivates you?
>Uehara: At my core, I just love working. I feel like if I lost my work, I’d lose everything. Also, I love the moment when I’m standing in front of people and can sense their reactions. Feeling like I’m influencing others makes me feel truly alive.
>Now that you’re 29, what are your goals moving forward?
>During matches, there are moments when my eyes roll back or I make scary faces, but I’ve come to accept that as part of who I am. Back then, I would’ve hated it, but now I realize, “People actually don’t care as much as I thought.”
>I heard you originally had insecurities about your body.
>Uehara: My biggest insecurity has always been my thick legs. I hit puberty early — by sixth grade I was already around 161 to 162 cm tall. I had a developed chest and body, so I was often mistaken for a high school student. With a backpack on, I looked like I was doing cosplay (laughs).
>So you’ve been facing that insecurity for a long time.
>Uehara: During my idol days, I absolutely hated showing my legs. I even dropped my weight down to 38 kilograms.
>38 kilograms!? That’s extremely thin.
>Uehara: Yeah, I was skin and bones. I didn’t have much money either, so I thought, “If I can save money and lose weight, it’s a win-win.” But I got tired easily, my face looked gaunt… and my legs didn’t get as slim as I had hoped. That’s why I’ve gained the weight back now.
>Meeting pro-wrestling changed your mindset?
>Uehara: Exactly. I started getting compliments like, “Your thick legs are awesome!” and that completely boosted my self-esteem. Now I believe it’s better to focus on enhancing your strengths rather than trying to “fix” your flaws to be average. Without pro-wrestling, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
>You’re active across different fields: competitive eating, gravure modeling, and wrestling. What motivates you?
>Uehara: At my core, I just love working. I feel like if I lost my work, I’d lose everything. Also, I love the moment when I’m standing in front of people and can sense their reactions. Feeling like I’m influencing others makes me feel truly alive.
>Now that you’re 29, what are your goals moving forward?
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