A week removed from her brutal clash with Sheena Bathory at Power Slap 17, Scottish striker Robyn Wereshchuk is still standing tall — bruised, honest, and more motivated than ever.
“It’s been good just to get home, get back to the kids, back to normal life,” Wereshchuk told Slap News. “No time to dwell on anything, it’s all go — Christmas coming up, non-stop for me.”
Despite coming up short against one of the most feared women in the sport, Wereshchuk earned massive respect across the Power Slap community for her toughness and refusal to go down.
“I can’t remember after she slapped me the first time,” she admitted. “I watched it back and it slowly comes back. But I’m proud I got up every time — it proves my strength. I just need to train properly now and focus.”
The hardest fight possible
Heading into the match, Wereshchuk knew the task ahead.
“They gave me the hardest fight they could possibly give any female in Power Slap,” she said. “But I was like — I’m gonna take it. Maybe I shouldn’t have had Sheena for my second fight, but I’m grateful for the chance.”
Still, the experience wasn’t without challenges beyond the stage.
Her father was in critical care during fight week, battling cancer — something Robyn carried quietly while competing halfway across the world.
“There’s been a lot going on,” she said. “Finding a gym is hard here in Scotland. People don’t even know what Power Slap is, and some look down on it. But I don’t care. I’m doing this for me.”
“No girl hits harder than that”
Watching the fight back later, Wereshchuk realized just how deep her resilience ran.
“I’m glad I went the distance. The third one, she never put me down,” Robyn said. “Every time I get on that stage, even in a loss, I gain more confidence. No girl is going to hit harder than Sheena. That gives me so much confidence going forward.”
She also addressed the idea of dropping weight — a tough ask after motherhood and multiple battles in the 145-pound division.
“I’m nearly 33, I’ve had two kids — it’s not as easy,” she explained. “I don’t have a bath at home, and I want to win by knockout so I can buy one! But I want to put on good mass, not go down in weight.”
Fighting for respect and opportunity
In her homeland, Wereshchuk feels like she’s still fighting for recognition.
“People don’t know what Power Slap is here. They think it’s gimmicky,” she said. “But I don’t care. I went up there against Sheena Bathory and never got knocked out. Every time I go up there, it’s for me. Everyone else can suck it.”
Ready to go again
Asked how soon she’d return, Wereshchuk didn’t hesitate.
“I’d go back tomorrow,” she said, laughing. “I need the money — I’ll get slapped any day if they gave me the fight.”
Still, she hopes for a bit more structure from Power Slap in the future.
“I’d love for them to give us more notice. Sometimes you just get a fight and you’re like ‘oh s***, that’s in six weeks.’”
Wereshchuk’s one request for the organization?
“Pay me more money — like a lot more,” she joked. “But really, I’d just love more promotion. Maybe push our Instagrams, help us get sponsors. The American girls get good deals. It’d be nice to have that support too.”
As 2026 approaches, Robyn Wereshchuk remains one of Power Slap’s toughest and most genuine fighters — a proud Scottish mother and athlete who’s already proven she belongs on the world stage.
“Every time I step on that stage, I do it for me,” she said. “And I’ll be back.”