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From the moment Rosa Mendes jumped over the barricade to attack Melina on the Dec. 29, 2008, edition of Raw, it was clear that everything she did would be done with passion and an incredible amount of drive. So now, having made the decision to retire from WWE after a decade with the company, it should come as no surprise that Mendes is applying that same level of determination to her new business venture, TFMama.

Mendes sat down with WWE.com to discuss her decision to retire from WWE, her new business and how motherhood has impacted both.

WWE.COM: Rosa, thanks for taking the time with us today. First off, the obvious question — what prompted your decision to retire from in-ring competition?

ROSA MENDES: So, as you know, I’m a new mom. Well, not that new, it’s been a year [laughs]. But, I just feel like as you get older, your dreams evolve. For years, my dream was to become a WWE champion. And, now that I’ve brought a life into this world, and I’m with the man of my dreams, it’s different.

WWE.COM: You talk about your dreams evolving. What do you see as your next steps?

ROSA: I want to create a legacy by teaching people about nutrition and how to take care of themselves. And I want to be here for my daughter. Realistically, being gone more than 300 days out of the year, it’s hard to be a mother and have your own business at the same time. I think it would be impossible for me to give 100 percent to my daughter and my business. And, you have to give 150 percent when you’re in WWE. So, it was a very hard decision, and honestly, as I’m talking to you right now, it’s hard to not be emotional. I’m staying as strong as I can … but this is such a positive thing. It’s sad in a way because I’m in love with the WWE Universe. I still watch every single week. The girls are doing absolutely amazing. And wrestling has evolved too. It’s evolved so much, and I love that I can watch with my daughter and fiancée in the comfort of my home.

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