While Shayna Baszler's deep affection for the expansive Star Wars franchise is no secret to her dedicated fans, the story of how she developed her fascination with the $70 billion worth franchise remains unknown to many. With its interconnected sagas spanning movies, TV shows, and books, Star Wars continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Describing the root of her tremendous affinity for Star Wars, Baszler noted, ”My dad took me to the drive-in to see the Empire Strikes Back. I didn’t know anything about you know. I am five or however old and.. just knew that there was a scary breathing monster, and wanted to keep watching and I just don’t know,..watched him, and fell in love with him. Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be in Star Wars. yeah, I have been a fan ever since. ”
Baszler has been embracing experimentation with her in-ring attires since her main roster debut, and she even drew design inspiration from Star Wars for one of her gears.
Baszler showcased her creativity with a green and red gear last year, inspired by the video game Warhammer, and expressed her deep connection to iconic movies, saying, "When I look at things like that, I started reading those things when I was younger, but now I'm like, 'Wait a minute, so if I did this...'"