An Interview With Cosplayer Mori Cosplays

Hi Readers!

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Mori Cosplays! Although she’s a relative newbie to the internet cosplay scene; she’s not a newbie to the world of cosplay and this shows by the awesome outfit that inspired me to contact her to appear on the site! Luckily for us she said yes so lets find out some more about Mori Cosplays.

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1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I first got into cosplaying when I was in middle school. I started dressing up as different characters from animes or games or even comics just for fun, though I never actually called it cosplay. They weren’t my best, but I can say that was a base to where I am now. I don’t have pictures of back then (and I am kind of happy I don’t because they were so basic haha, though I also kinda wish I did so I could see my progress!) My first cosplay was Misty from Pokemon, I think every girl has done a Misty in her life!!

Then I did various other coslpays such as Jill Valentine, and afterwards various more. I stopped for years,but now I’m trying to get back at the scene.

2) Where do you get your inspiration and ideas to cosplay from? Is it from programs you watch now or childhood programs or both?

I get inspired from my favorite games at the moment, or if I want to cosplay as a character that’s deep into my memories. Most of the time I mix characters because I don’t really like to be normal, and I like to complicate my life and make myself cry and ask myself why I came up with the idea in the first place when I start making the outfit overall or props. But overall, my inspiration comes from anything that I love personally. I would never dressup as a character that I don’t personally like.

3) How do you put your outfits together are they 100% from scratch and if so what’s been your trickiest part to date?

My outfits are 80% from scratch. At least I try them to be. Sometimes because of lack of time or laziness, I just buy some pieces off the internet and just fix them when I get the chance. Though the props are 100% from scratch and they are a pain!!.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

My favorite cosplay is Jade from Mortal Kombat. I think I have a very big resemblance with her in many ways, and well, we’re both fierce, so a piece of her is inside of me every single day.

5) If you’ve cosplayed at a convention what was the experience like?

I’ve been to a lot of cosplay conventions and I could say that the experience is unbelievable! The people coming and complimenting you is one of the most precious thing a cosplayer can feel! It’s like recieving a solid A + for your hard work, and when they ask for pictures it’s freaking awesome, since it boosts your self confidence a ton!

6) Can we expect to see you at any conventions this year?

I am planning to go to Kaisen Puerto Rico on the 30th of July, and Aguadacon in December. I am planning on going to other cons outside Puerto Rico, hopefully soon enough, but I need some pointers in where and when they are going to happen. I will love to go and meet new people and cosplayers around the US and hopefully the world.

7) If you could cosplay as anyone and budget wasn’t an issue who would it be?

Hmm…that’s a tricky question, since you need some money in every cosplay that you do. But if I was going to choose one, it would probably be Jill Valentine (I basically used things I had in my closet back then though the gun would be missing). Misty from Pokemon (a classic and most of the items you could find in your closet!). I think some of the anime school girl outfits are super easy to make or if you have a plaid skirt, you could eventually pull it off!

I am a huge gamer and had played lots of games, but sadly most of the outfits are difficult as hell!!. Ness from earthbound is another great and easy choice to make and wear! Gender blend or not, still great and would look good on anybody!. I remember my friend was going to Puerto Rico Comic Con this year and she decided to cosplay the day before! but she didn’t know what to wear since she had no time, and I just suggested her she should dressup as Ness, since it’s her main in smash and I was convinced she had the things on her closet, which she did!

8) Do you have any words of advice for up and coming cosplayers?

One of the things I tell cosplayers all the time is to have patience!!! It’s the key to everything specially if you are going to make something from scratch and with props! Oh god my sander broke and I ordered one online and I can’t wait for it to arrive so I can continue working on my future projects, and I can only have patience for it, since panicking won’t solve anything. Another tip is to make sure you buy wigs and NOT paint your hair with spray. It’s a no-no! I’ve seen people done it and they ruin a great cosplay! It’s like cosplaying as Kratos (kind of spoiler for one of my future cosplays) and not painting the Deimo’s birthmarks!!

9) Where can we find you online?

You can find me at:

• Instagram – Moricosplay
• Facebook – Mori Cosplays
• Patroeon-  Moricosplay

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There you go readers Mori Cosplays! Don’t be shy go say hi and say ‘Skatronixxx sent me!’

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TNA Review: 10th May 2016

OPENER

So this week we open up the show with the Charismatic Enigma Jeff Hardy and his awful theme song (I’m going to point this out every week). Jeff gives the usual baby face promo to fans telling them he does everything for the “creatures”. The promo is swiftly interrupted by Decay who come out and tell Jeff a few things. 1. They have nothing against him 2. They would even like him to join Decay and 3. They were paid to attack him and who paid them will be revealed in time. Jeff is not so easily swayed to the dark side, however, reminding Decay he “doesn’t sell out he sells in” (What does that even mean?) The conversation between Hardy and Decay doesn’t stay civil for long and with the numbers game on Decay’s side it doesn’t go well for Jeff. But wait! It’s James Storm! Strom runs out to save Jeff and the match is set, Hardy and Storm vs Decay for the tag team titles.

DECAY def. HARDY & STORM (TAG TITLES MATCH)

The newly put together tag team of Jeff and James perform well together in the match, James Storm is a clear crowd favourite, therefore, the crowd is constantly cheering him on whether he is on offense or defence. Jeff is a seasoned veteran at this point and he may not be what he once was but he knows a tag team match like the back of his hand and is utilises the hot tag very well. The match is what you would expect it to be. The titles are on the line and the match is fairly even with James Storm and Crazy Steve looking impressive in the ring. However, things change when suddenly the lights go out. As the viewer stares at a blank screen we hear the delightfully creepy laugh of Rosemary and when the lights come back on it is someone we would never expect, Willow! (For any in the audience not aware Willow was a character that Jeff Hardy has played in numerous companies including TNA). The commentators and especially Jeff are as confused as the viewer, how can Jeff be in two places? Well clearly he can’t, it seems that the targeting and toying of Jeff Hardy has only begun. Due to this distraction, Abyss is able to hit the Black Hole Slam to pick up the win.

• Backstage a very pissed off Jeff Hardy is determined to find out who this fake Willow is. He tells us he will unmask him tonight.
• We get a weird vlog of Mike Bennett and Maria at a Billy Corgan concert, I have no idea why this is a thing.

DREW GALLOWAY def. ELI DRAKE (WORLD TITLE MATCH)

Champion Drew Galloway comes out to the ring and calls out Lashley. The Champ and Challenger trade insults back and forth, with the number 1 contender clearly trying to get into Galloway’s head. In my opinion, Lashley is definitely better as a cocky heel. He’s a freak of an athlete and he knows it. Lashley puts Drew on notice, in a week’s time he is coming to get his title. This fight has definitely got a big match feel, and the anticipation keeps getting higher. After Lashley leaves, none other than Eli Drake makes his way from behind the curtain. Drake makes his intentions clear, he wants titles and he wants them all (way to put down the X-Division by the way).

The match tonight was good from both Drake and Galloway. It was clear from the pace of the match and from the commentary that this was a match that Drew was trying to end quickly. The Captain didn’t waste any time pulling out some big moves such as a belly to belly suplex or a beautiful scoop power slam (eat your heart out Orton). Drake is by no means a pushover, however, he displays his cunning by trying to distract the ref in order to attack Drew with his Money in the bank fan replica. However things do not go to plan and Galloway is able to put the match to bed with a Claymore Kick into a Future Shock DDT. The Champion doesn’t have much time to celebrate however as he eats a spear from the Destroyer Lashley, who is becoming desperate for the title.

• EC3 tells us backstage that tonight he has business with The Miracle Mike Bennett and that he will not leave until it is settled.
• Backstage we see Maria talking to both Gail Kim and Jade. Maria sets up a Knockouts title match between the two with Sienna to serve as an enforcer. (The Dave Meltzer reference in this segment was laughable)
• EC3 is so over that it is preventing him from doing his job. The Ass Kicking Machine calls out The Miracle and his wife Maria. (HE’S MAKING MEMES)

JADE def. GAIL KIM BY DQ (KNOCKOUTS TITLE MATCH)

The Knockouts title match between the reigning champion Jade and challenger Gail Kim was a fairly decent match tonight. The in-ring work from both girls was very technical and the match had a slow but steady pace. Sienna’s role in the match honestly didn’t work for me. Sienna is clearly being portrayed as one of the next big obstacles in the Knockouts division and it just doesn’t fit. Sienna is by no means small, but she simply doesn’t have the presence of other monster heels in wrestling history such as Kong or Chyna.

• Al Snow is a madman. Not much more that needs to be stated really.

 

• EC3 is pumped, so I am too.

SHERA def. AL SNOW

Al Snow is crazy. I stated that moments ago but his promo before Shera came out proved it for me. Apparently his new gimmick is Donald Trump (Say what you want about WWE and “Make Darren Great Again” but at least they were very slightly subtle). This match and the entire direction of Al Snow’s character is frustratingly stupid. Apparently Snow is meant to be the protector of good ole fashioned wrestling. So why then is he using weapons and choking people with wrist tape? Al Snow proceeds to dominate the match against Shera in boring fashion until Grado runs out to turn the tide in Shera’s favour. Even the lovable Scot can’t make me care about this.

• The Willow segment backstage was so weird. The only thing we were meant to take away from that segment was that there are now multiple Willow’s. So fine it did its job. The question I am asking is, what the fuck is going on?
• More Al Snow rage.

EC3 def. ROCKSTAR SPUD

This week Impact Wrestling decided to end the show with the EC3/Bennett storyline, which while it may deviate from the traditional main title in the main event formula, I actually liked. Both EC3 and Mike Bennett are clearly going to be in the main title picture for a while and it seems that TNA is not going to hide that. The match itself, however, was a bit lacklustre compared to last week’s main event in my opinion. Rockstar Spud was very good in tonight’s main event, however maybe a bit too good. I have to say if I was not aware of the ongoing story of EC3 I would think that he was in a major angle with Spud. I know they have a history but the focus of the match seemed to be focused on Spud almost as much as EC3. Well, in the end, EC3 is victorious after hitting the one percenter and the inevitable rematch with The Miracle is one step closer.

FINAL NOTES/SCORE

• Tonight’s MVP: EC3
• Match of the Night: Drew Galloway vs Eli Drake
• Moment of the Night: “I’m making memes?!”
• Al Snow may be crazy be we all know that Dixie is the Trump of TNA

I have to say this was a really lacklustre episode this week. The matches were average but this week felt very fillerish, I do have high hopes for next week, however. Final Score 5/10

Oh yeah also follow me on twitter @THEREALDILLS. I don’t tweet much but that can change. I might even be nice about wrestling for a change

The TNA Review – 3rd May 2016

For my first TNA review, it seems the wrestling god (not JBL the other one) has decided to bless us with the rare event of a great episode of Impact Wrestling. The May 3^rd edition of TNA saw the fallout from Sacrifice the previous week, and boy it did not disappoint. Before I get into the show I feel it is worth noting how important good shows like this are to Impact Wrestling at the moment. Dixie Carter and co have fallen on hard times recently, as their finance and ownership have been called into question. The recent relocation to a certain warehouse comes to mind. As for the product itself, it has been at most average, the importance of these coming weeks cannot be understated. With that said let’s get into the review.

OPENER

The show starts with gym bro Lashley ready to teach Drew Galloway why he is the most feared man on the TNA roster. The segment leads to a confrontation between the unsuspecting champion and Lashley during Drew’s gym session. The fight ends with the intervening gym members but not before Lashley and Galloway each get their fair share of offense in. Drew’s reversal of the guillotine choke into a powerbomb looked very vicious and the segment did a fantastic job at reminding the audience that Drew is a man with a target on his back.

After the opening segment, we are shown a video package focusing on the ongoing feud between EC3 and Mike Bennett after last week’s shock result. The decision to end the EC3 undefeated streak was and is still a good one in my eyes.

MIKE BENNETT v JEFF HARDY

So Bennett cuts a promo telling the crowd and everyone in the locker room that The Miracle is the best thing going in TNA, then suddenly we hear the atrocious sound that is Jeff Hardy’s theme music (God! That theme sucks so much). After a verbal exchange between The Miracle and The Charismatic Enigma, our first match is set. There is not much to say about this match though as it is cut short by Lashley as he spears both Hardy and Bennett.

After the attacks on Hardy and Bennett Lashley proceeds to hold the show hostage by demanding to speak to Dixie Carter. The president herself then comes out to set up our main event, Lashley v Hardy v Bennett to decide the number one contender, the special guest referee? None other than the champ himself Drew Galloway.

BACKSTAGE SEGMENT

Backstage we see Harley Qui- I mean Rosemary giving the rest of Decay a pep talk. The rest of this scene is super weird as we see Decay go through a sort of baptism by mist which is so very, very gross.

ABYSS v STORM

The segment is followed by the reveal of the newly unmasked Abyss. It seems that the unmasking of the grizzled veteran clearly reflects his new character as part of Decay. James Storm comes down to the ring to challenge Decay reminding them that Storm is the ‘S.O.B from Middle Tennessee’ (sounds a lot cooler when he says it). The match that follows with Abyss is a standard match. Storm and Abyss seem mostly even throughout but The Monster is able to get the upper hand with the help from partner Crazy Steve who spits in the face of James Storm so that Abyss can get the pin after a Black Hole Slam. The match was solid and showed that Storm and Abyss both proved a challenge to each other but Abyss using the help from Steve solidifies Decay as a championship unit.

IN RING SEGMENT: THE KNOCKOUTS

• Before coming out Maria totally rips into someone backstage

Maria comes to the ring with her usual self-confidence and begins her usual routine of patting herself on the back. Maria then calls out the current Knockouts Champion Jade to the ring, and after a slight delay she joins Maria in the ring. Maria tells Jade that she “sees her star shining bright” however according to Maria her vision for the Knockouts division are bigger than Jade so that is why Jade must lay down. Jade, of course, refuses to do this which leads to the introduction of a new Knockout, Sienna. Instantly her and Jade brawl, eventually leading to an absolutely brutal swing into the steps. The segment ends with Maria and Sienna standing tall over the fallen champion. This segment was a great way to progress the knockouts storyline. Both Jade and Sienna looked good and having them brawl instead of a match leaves me wanting to see them go against each other in the ring. However, the credit has to be given to Maria who once again carries a segment on the mic. She’s such a good heel that I have had to accept she has to be a bitch outside the ring.

KOTM MATCH

• Bram cuts a promo on how despite being the KOTM champ he is still his old self
• Bennett gives an interview again stating that                                                                        

The King of the Mountain match type sucks. SUCKS. It is an absolute joke of a match concept. It is convoluted, messy and ridiculous. The participants in this match are the Champion Bram, Eli Drake, Andrew Everett, Jessie Godderz and Eddie Edwards. As always with a match with multiple people chaos ensues. The match itself is not too bad, there is no clear story in the match until we see Everett and Eddie engaged in a heated brawl displaying their distaste for each other. Then they leave… Wait, what? Why? Could they really not think of another way of getting wrestlers to stay out of the match in a match type that involves A CAGE?! (sigh). Returning to the action we almost get an Eli Drake victory but luckily we are saved from the smugness by a sensational Bram dropkick, with Bram going on to retain the championship. Considering this match was limited by one of the stupidest match concepts it was actually pretty good. Bram’s powerbomb on an aerial Everett looked brutal, Drake looked strong with his near victory and it is clear that this is the KOTM feud that will be going forward.

MAIN EVENT

• Drew Galloway assesses each of his contenders and why they should be given this opportunity.
• Matt, sitting in the dark covered by his hood, gives a weird promo. Not a fan honestly, seems like an odd character shift.

As we get ready for the main event The Miracle Mike Bennett makes his way out to the ring, but on his way our shining saviour graces us with his presence. EC3!What a guy! Anyways fanboyish reaction aside he cuts an INTENSE promo on The Miracle.

And finally, we get to the main event of the evening the triple threat match for the number one contender spot. The match starts off chaotically with all 3 men looking to do some damage. I did enjoy the corner beating that Jeff endured by a smug Bennett and Lashley who looks like he doesn’t give a fuck. Overall the match was very good and as expected Lashley picked up the win. The notable moments from the match include:

• The Swanton bomb onto the steel steps looked like it hurt a lot. Probably wasn’t worth doing honestly.
• Decay intervening against Jeff while Galloway was down and out. Jeff vs Decay seems like it will be a battle of the face paint. (that clapping from Jeff while he was laying on the steps made me cringe a little)
• The Lashley spear onto Jeff into the turnbuckle which looked awesome.
• The show closing out with a brawling Galloway and Lashley. Here’s hoping the feud remains this intense.

FINAL NOTES AND SCORE

• Tonight’s MVP: Maria
• Match of the Night: Main Event
• Moment of the Night: “Guess I’ll be your devil”
• Fuck the KOTM match type. Why do you have to take it up the ladder rather than take it down? Bram put it on the hook only to take it off seconds later. IT MAKES NO SENSE

The 3.5.16 episode of TNA Impact gets a 7.5/10. All the interesting feuds were developed on tonight. We have a clear path going forward and after this episode, the future for the Knockouts and World Heavyweight title picture looks bright.