Kay Lee Ray Names Session Moth Martina as Her Go-To for Converting Non-Wrestling Fans

Kay Lee Ray has some strong opinions on what makes the perfect wrestling introduction — and her answer might surprise a few people.

Appearing on Highspots’ Virtual Gimmick Table show, the 17-year veteran was posed a familiar fan-debate question: if you had to show professional wrestling to someone who had never watched before, what would you put on? Without hesitation, Ray’s answer was Session Moth Martina.

Ray was emphatic about it, naming Martina immediately and making the case that the Irish performer has a rare quality — the ability to hook someone who has never given wrestling a second thought and turn them into a genuine fan. The implication is clear: Martina’s blend of personality, humor, and in-ring work hits something universal that transcends the usual barriers newcomers face when trying to get into the product.

It’s a notable endorsement from someone with Ray’s pedigree. A multi-time champion across promotions in the UK and beyond, Kay Lee Ray has worked alongside some of the best talent in the world over the course of her career, which makes her singling out Martina carry real weight. Session Moth Martina has built a devoted following on the independent scene largely through the sheer force of her character work and her ability to connect with a crowd on a deeply human level — exactly the kind of thing that makes wrestling accessible to outsiders.

Whether or not you’d make the same choice, it’s hard to argue with the logic. If the goal is a lifelong fan, you probably do want to lead with someone who makes the whole thing look like the most fun in the world.