Tarlee Talks Fate, Fear & Final Destination

In this spine-chilling episode of The Commentary Booth - Live Via Satellite, host Jamie Apps is joined by the “Queen of Horror in Australian Wrestling,” Tarlee! With Final Destination: Bloodlines on the horizon, Jamie and Tarlee dive into her love for horror, how it’s shaped her wrestling persona, and why gory, over-the-top deaths are her guilty pleasure. From her traumatic childhood encounter with Chucky to her annual Final Destination marathons, Tarlee reveals how horror films have influenced her in-ring storytelling and character development.

Jamie and Tarlee also break down the Final Destination series, ranking the films, discussing their favourite deaths, and speculating on what Final Destination: Bloodlines might bring to the table. Plus, Tarlee shares her wrestling superstitions, her motto “Don’t Be Sh*t,” and how horror movies have taught her to subvert expectations in the ring.

Highlights Breakdown:

  • Tarlee’s Horror Origins: From being traumatised by Chucky as a kid to becoming a horror superfan after watching It (2017).

  • Final Destination Deep Dive: Ranking the films, discussing iconic deaths, and why Jason X is Tarlee’s guilty pleasure.

  • Wrestling Meets Horror: How horror movies have influenced Tarlee’s wrestling career and her love for gory, creative storytelling.

  • Superstitions & Survival: Tarlee’s pre-match rituals and her wrestling motto: “Don’t Be Sh*t.”

  • Final Destination: Bloodlines Predictions: Theories on how the new film will tie into the franchise and Tarlee’s excitement for more gruesome deaths.

  • Australian Wrestling’s Final Destination: Which wrestlers would survive (or die horribly) in a wrestling-themed Final Destination?

    Whether you’re a horror fanatic, a wrestling enthusiast, or both, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and a few spine-chilling moments!

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