Teaching assistants by day, WRESTLERS by night: The amazing double lives of the pretty Blossom Twins
- Twins Lucy and Kelly Knott have been wrestling since they were 12
- The pair like to win over the audience before bouts by handing out cupcakes
- The twins will be taking part in the TNA British Boot Camp and competing for the prize of joining the TNA team - a professional wrestling collective
By RUTH STYLES
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By day, twins Lucy and Kelly Knott, are teaching assistants at St Winifred's RC Primary School in Stockport but by night, the twosome are professional wrestlers.
Dressed in Union Jack emblazoned crop tops and shorts, the duo take to the ring to fight it out against opponents from all over the world, keeping the audience happy with a combination of killer wresting moves and the homemade cupcakes they hand out at every game.
Dressed in Union Jack emblazoned crop tops and shorts, the duo take to the ring to fight it out against opponents from all over the world, keeping the audience happy with a combination of killer wresting moves and the homemade cupcakes they hand out at every game.
Better known in wrestling circles as the Blossom Twins, the 24-year-old sisters discovered their passion for the sport aged 12 and haven't looked back since.
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By day... Lucy and Kelly Knott work as teaching assistants at a Cheshire primary school
By night... The duo compete under the alter-ego 'the Blossom Twins' at wrestling
Working as a tag team, the twins work as a team and take it in turns to battle their opponents, like a relay.
Kelly said: 'We used to love watching wrestling with our brother when we were younger and we decided together it was what we wanted to do.
Kelly said: 'We used to love watching wrestling with our brother when we were younger and we decided together it was what we wanted to do.
'Since then we have lived and breathed wrestling whenever we can. We really are living the dream - to be able to teach while wrestling is incredible.'
The slight sisters have been professionally wrestling since they were 16 and have created afierce reputation for themselves.
The twins have already had a stint as co-world champions and are now set to appear in the TNA [Total Non Stop Action Wrestling] British Boot Camp - competing for the chance to become part of the TNA team.
Lucy said: 'As twins we're definitely at an advantage as a tag team. Wrestling is something we love to do - and it's even better that we can do it together.
Lucy said: 'As twins we're definitely at an advantage as a tag team. Wrestling is something we love to do - and it's even better that we can do it together.
'Knowing Kelly is nearby makes me feel better when I step into the ring. We're together all the time so we know each other inside out.
The girls have enjoyed a stint as world champions and have a fearsome reputation in the wrestling world
Feminine: The twins say they're girly girls and arrive in the ring armed with cupcakes for the audience
Huge: The sport is better known for giant male wrestlers, including Hulk Hogan
'We're definitely both on the same page. It helps when we face opponents that we know what the other has planned.'
They make no secret of their alternative pastime in their day job as teaching assistants at St Winifred's RC Primary School and say everyone at the school is very supportive of their alternative occupation.
Lucy said: 'We're doing something exciting and different and people love and support that. And it's put the school on the map.'
Lucy said: 'We're doing something exciting and different and people love and support that. And it's put the school on the map.'
WATCH Lucy and Kelly's wrestling alter-egos...the Blossom Twins!
Wrestling has become a huge part of the girls' lives and Kelly is even engaged to a referee at Ohio Valley Wrestling, which she describes as the 'perfect relationship.'
She said: 'He's so great and completely understands what I do. Me and Lucy are both really girly. When we go out and we're wearing dresses and make-up, the people we meet are always amazed when they find out that we're wrestlers.
'Most people find it really interesting and want to hear all about it.'
The Blossom Twins have travelled to America as part of their wrestling career but are now being given the chance to take their wrestling global, thanks to the TNA British Boot Camp.
She said: 'He's so great and completely understands what I do. Me and Lucy are both really girly. When we go out and we're wearing dresses and make-up, the people we meet are always amazed when they find out that we're wrestlers.
'Most people find it really interesting and want to hear all about it.'
The Blossom Twins have travelled to America as part of their wrestling career but are now being given the chance to take their wrestling global, thanks to the TNA British Boot Camp.
Wrestlers in training: The 'Blossom Twins' aka teaching assistants Lucy and Kelly Knott hit the gym together
Fearsome: The girls indulge in a playful bout of mock wrestling - the real aggression is saved for their live performances against other people
Slam dunk: The girls fight as a tag team like fellow wrestlers, the Hardy Boyz
Ready to rumble: The girls are ready for action - and all comers - in their fighting gear
TNA or Total Non Stop Action wrestling is an entertainment business, which provides an alternative to the better known WWF or World Wrestling Federation - also an entertainment business.
There are very few differences between the two forms of wrestling; the main one being the use of hexagonal rings in TNA compared to WWF's square rings.
Lucy said: 'Boot Camp is the chance of a lifetime. Growing up we were huge fans of the Hardy Boyz [brother wrestlers, Matt and Jeff Hardy] and got to meet Jeff Hardy as part of the show.
'I can't even tell you how amazing it felt, but it put it into perspective how far we've come.'
'I can't even tell you how amazing it felt, but it put it into perspective how far we've come.'
Kelly added: 'Sometimes we forget we're going to be on TV and our friends have to remind us. But it's a great opportunity to meet new people and get some new fans.
'We have a special relationship with our followers. We take cupcakes to all our shows to give out. It puts a little bit of who we are into it.'
Lucy said: 'When we first went out to America we wanted to do something a bit different. We're very girly and love baking so this was perfect. Now we do it all the time.
'We wanted to give something back to our fans. We're so grateful for every nice thing people say to us and love reading all the nice messages.'
TNA British Boot Camp starts on New Year's Day at 10pm on Challenge.
'We have a special relationship with our followers. We take cupcakes to all our shows to give out. It puts a little bit of who we are into it.'
Lucy said: 'When we first went out to America we wanted to do something a bit different. We're very girly and love baking so this was perfect. Now we do it all the time.
'We wanted to give something back to our fans. We're so grateful for every nice thing people say to us and love reading all the nice messages.'
TNA British Boot Camp starts on New Year's Day at 10pm on Challenge.
Taking on the world: The Blossom Twins may look sweet but they've built up a frightening reputation within the wrestling world
Fighting fit: The twins' fitness regime includes boxing and weightlifting to give them the strength they need in the wrestling ring
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