Shadia first Arab woman to join WWE

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ORLANDO: An Arab woman is all set to shatter stereotypes. Shadia Bseiso has become the first Arab woman to sign with the American entertainment company – World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Bseiso, a professional martial arts athlete, is now training intensely prior to her appearance in the wrestling ring, according to CNN. With the help of specialized wrestling and cardio trainers, the 31-year-old Jordanian is taking her training program at WWE’s Performance Centre in Orlando, Florida.

The young athlete has also been taking acting instructions, and hopes that soon she will crush her rivals inside the ring. Bseiso has much experience in the entertainment industry where she has worked as a TV host, a voice over artist and events presenter, in addition to running a privately owned media company based in Dubai. In 2014, she was debuted in the world of martial arts as a professional jiu-jitsu athlete.

Since then Bseiso has been participating in several jiu-jitsu competitions and currently holds a blue belt with three stripes, reported the CNN. Famous for its raucous professional wrestling shows, WWE has very well-choreographed matches in which the performers play characters and follow scripted storylines. Set up to mark her way through this, Bseiso is hopeful that her role at WWE will give her the chance to shine in the show. According to Bseiso, it could take up to two years, depending on her progress, before the world will be able to see her inside the ring and on the screen.