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Lauren Brooke (interviewer)
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Lauren Thompson or Lauren Brooke (born July 29, 1982) is a U.S. television personality, print and voiceover model who works for Golf Channel hosting "Top Ten" and "Golf Now" (formerly "Destination Golf"), as well the "College Sports Minute". She is also known for previously working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
(TNA) as a backstage interviewer. Thompson was born July 29, 1982 and raised in Orlando, Florida
, where she currently resides.
and accepts national bookings through her official website as a spokesperson, print model and voiceover talent. She appeared in the music video for Jason Aldean
's song "Hicktown
", as well as for Sevendust
's song "Praise". She also has been on Southeastern Conference
rivalries on SEC websites.
(TNA) for the role of a backstage interviewer, along with Jeremy Borash, for TNA's primary television program TNA Impact!
, as well as for their monthly pay-per-view
events.
Eventually, her character became involved in numerous angles during her interactions with TNA talent. The Beautiful People
, as part of their arrogant Barbie gimmick, often taunted her in various ways during interviews. After a series of interviews, the mentally unstable Abyss
began thinking of her as his girlfriend, leading to Lauren attempting to help him in his feud with Matt Morgan. She then assumed a more active role in the feud between Abyss, Dr. Stevie Richards
, and Daffney, which also briefly involved Raven
. The latter program also involved Taylor Wilde, who was established as Lauren's (kayfabe
) best friend and sorority sister. Lauren became physically involved in a match for the first time at Victory Road
by attacking Daffney.
On December 17, 2009 it was reported that Brooke was leaving TNA to focus on her job with the Golf Channel. It was confirmed by TNA Wrestling in their 'New Year's Knockout Eve 2010' broadcast that she was (kayfabe
) "fired" by TNA Management after assaulting Lacey Von Erich
on the episode of December 17, 2009.
Honors Society at the University of Central Florida, The annual "Public Speaking Award" at Orangewood Christian School. "Best smile" Award at Bishop Moore High School.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is a privately held professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Jarrett. The company broadcasts its events on television and the Internet fifty two weeks a year with over a million weekly viewers on its primary television program, Impact...
(TNA) as a backstage interviewer. Thompson was born July 29, 1982 and raised in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, where she currently resides.
Career
Thompson has been modeling, representing companies as a spokesmodel and doing voice-overs for nine years. She has appeared on various television commercials, alongside many television shows and music videos. She also appeared at conventions across the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and accepts national bookings through her official website as a spokesperson, print model and voiceover talent. She appeared in the music video for Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean
Jason Aldine Williams is an American country music singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles...
's song "Hicktown
Hicktown
"Hicktown" is the title of a song recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in March 28, 2005 as the debut single from his self-titled album...
", as well as for Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
's song "Praise". She also has been on Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
rivalries on SEC websites.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2007-2009)
Thompson was hired by Total Nonstop Action WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling is a privately held professional wrestling promotion founded by Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Jarrett. The company broadcasts its events on television and the Internet fifty two weeks a year with over a million weekly viewers on its primary television program, Impact...
(TNA) for the role of a backstage interviewer, along with Jeremy Borash, for TNA's primary television program TNA Impact!
TNA iMPACT!
Impact Wrestling is a professional wrestling television program for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling that currently airs in the United States and Canada on Spike...
, as well as for their monthly pay-per-view
Pay-per-view
Pay-per-view provides a service by which a television audience can purchase events to view via private telecast. The broadcaster shows the event at the same time to everyone ordering it...
events.
Eventually, her character became involved in numerous angles during her interactions with TNA talent. The Beautiful People
The Beautiful People (professional wrestling)
The Beautiful People was an alliance of professional wrestlers that appeared in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , consisting of Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Cute Kip, Madison Rayne and Lacey Von Erich. The stable was known for their narcissistic gimmick, and holding the TNA Women's Knockout...
, as part of their arrogant Barbie gimmick, often taunted her in various ways during interviews. After a series of interviews, the mentally unstable Abyss
Chris Parks
Christopher J. "Chris" Parks , better known by his ring name "The Monster" Abyss, is an American professional wrestler currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
began thinking of her as his girlfriend, leading to Lauren attempting to help him in his feud with Matt Morgan. She then assumed a more active role in the feud between Abyss, Dr. Stevie Richards
Stevie Richards
Michael Manna is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Stevie Richards. Also known by his ring names, Steven Richards and Dr...
, and Daffney, which also briefly involved Raven
Scott Levy
Scott Anthony Levy , better known by his ring name Raven, is an American professional wrestler, wrestling producer, wrestling writer, and occasional author and actor currently working for Juggalo Championship Wrestling , where he is co-holder of the JCW Tag Team Championship, as well as other...
. The latter program also involved Taylor Wilde, who was established as Lauren's (kayfabe
Kayfabe
In professional wrestling, kayfabe is the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" or "true". Specifically, the portrayal of professional wrestling, in particular the competition and rivalries between participants, as being genuine or not of a worked nature...
) best friend and sorority sister. Lauren became physically involved in a match for the first time at Victory Road
Victory Road (2009)
Victory Road was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , which took place on July 19, 2009 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida...
by attacking Daffney.
On December 17, 2009 it was reported that Brooke was leaving TNA to focus on her job with the Golf Channel. It was confirmed by TNA Wrestling in their 'New Year's Knockout Eve 2010' broadcast that she was (kayfabe
Kayfabe
In professional wrestling, kayfabe is the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" or "true". Specifically, the portrayal of professional wrestling, in particular the competition and rivalries between participants, as being genuine or not of a worked nature...
) "fired" by TNA Management after assaulting Lacey Von Erich
Lacey Von Erich
Lacey Dawn Adkisson is an American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Lacey Von Erich. She is the daughter of Kerry Von Erich and the granddaughter of Fritz Von Erich...
on the episode of December 17, 2009.
Personal life
On October 11, 2009, Thompson announced her engagement to long time friend and fellow UCF student, Richard. They were married on January 23, 2010.Championships and accomplishments
Educational "Bright Futures" Scholarship Recipient, Order of OmegaOrder of Omega
The Order of Omega is an undergraduate Greek society recognizing "fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in inter-fraternity activities." It functions as an adjunct to traditional fraternal organizations, rather than a social or professional group in se...
Honors Society at the University of Central Florida, The annual "Public Speaking Award" at Orangewood Christian School. "Best smile" Award at Bishop Moore High School.
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- 2006 TRIMSPA Pageant, "Best Smile" recipient and winner of Miss February, Runner up in Miss Petite Florida