Zoe Dubois is stepping back onto the Power Slap stage with confidence, curiosity, and a clear understanding of the challenge in front of her.
At Power Slap 19, Dubois takes on Chelsea Dodson during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, opening the tape card in what could quietly become one of the most compelling matchups in the women’s division.
And while Zoe is embracing the chaos of the week, she knows exactly what comes first.
WrestleMania Weekend Adds Electricity
For Dubois, competing during WrestleMania weekend is more than just a scheduling coincidence. As a wrestler herself, it adds another layer of excitement to the entire experience.
“It is an exceptional feeling.”
With wrestling friends flying in from across the country and even overseas, Dubois knows the week will be packed with action, energy, and entertainment.
“It’s bringing an extra oomph of chaos and electricity with it.”
Still, for as exciting as the setting is, she understands that balancing the spectacle with preparation is the real challenge.
Focus First, Chaos Second
Dubois admitted that having so much happening around her makes the week hectic, but she also sounded grounded in how she plans to handle it.
“The older you get, the more you have to realize you need to prioritize things.”
That means keeping her attention on the most important details first:
- making weight
- keeping her strength up
- and bringing her best version to the table
“I’m definitely focused on that.”
That kind of maturity matters in a week where distractions can pull fighters in every direction.
Why Chelsea Dodson Is Her Toughest Test Yet
Dubois did not hesitate when asked whether Chelsea Dodson would be the hardest opponent of her Power Slap career so far.
“A hundred percent.”
She sees Dodson as experienced, battle-tested, and mentally strong, especially after everything Chelsea went through in her last appearance.
“She has the scars and the stories to tell.”
That respect came through clearly. Dubois spoke warmly about Chelsea outside of competition, even calling her a doll in everyday conversation. But once the fight arrives, she knows that kindness goes out the window.
“I’m gonna have to one-up and surpass that strength that she’s gonna bring.”
What Zoe Dubois Has Been Working On
After splitting her first two Power Slap appearances, Dubois says the biggest area of improvement has been lower-body power.
She believes a stronger slap starts from the ground up, with more force driven through the hips and legs.
“It’s more of the snap movement that I need to acquire.”
She feels that in her first fight against Destiny McCubbin, she was not physically prepared in the way she needed to be. By the time she faced Tiare, she had more impact — but still not enough to get the finish she wanted.
Now, the focus is clear:
- more drive from the legs
- more hip engagement
- more snap through the strike
And, ideally, a knockout to go with it.
The Height Difference Matters
At 5-foot-5, Dubois will once again have a height advantage, with Chelsea Dodson listed at 5-foot-2.
Dubois is very aware that that comes with its own complications.
“It’s been making the advantage to swing up. I don’t want that.”
She knows she will need to bend her knees, adjust her target line, and be careful not to overswing or misjudge placement against a shorter opponent.
But Chelsea’s height is not the only thing that caught Dubois’ attention.
“She may be shorter than me, but she has a bigger hand.”
That small detail stood out — and it is exactly the kind of thing that shows Dubois is paying attention to the mechanics, not just the name on the contract.
From Ballet to Wrestling to Power Slap
One of the most interesting parts of the interview came when Dubois opened up about her path into combat entertainment.
She spent 22 years in ballet, then transitioned into pro wrestling, and eventually found her way into Power Slap. For someone with that background, the move might sound strange from the outside — but to her, it makes sense.
“I was always more of the aggressive side.”
She said wrestling intrigued her because she could still bring dance into it, but the physicality of wrestling was a wake-up call — especially after a knee injury forced her to reset.
During that recovery, she found herself watching Power Slap for hours.
“I was so fascinated by it.”
Eventually, that fascination turned into opportunity.
And then opportunity turned into obsession.
Chasing the Knockout
Dubois admitted that after surviving her debut and then winning her second fight, her mindset shifted.
First, she just wanted to prove she could take the hit.
Then she wanted to get the win.
Now?
“I want that knockout now.”
It is the natural progression of a competitor growing more comfortable in the sport. And you can hear that hunger building in the way she talks.
This is not someone stepping in just hoping to hang around anymore.
She wants a statement.
Power Slap Has Given Her a Platform
Dubois also spoke about what this sport has done for her personally and professionally.
She sees Power Slap as a platform that has given her visibility and a chance to show a different side of herself — and of ballet dancers in general.
“Ballerinas are a lot tougher than people think.”
That line feels central to her identity in the sport. She is not just trying to win fights. She is trying to challenge assumptions about what toughness looks like.
And so far, she is doing exactly that.
Final Message to Chelsea Dodson
When asked what she wanted to say directly to Chelsea, Dubois kept it respectful but serious.
“I love you, I adore you, I have so much respect for you.”
But she followed that with the real message:
“Be prepared to put up a fight.”
That perfectly captures this matchup. It is respectful. It is personal. And it still carries real stakes.
“This is gonna be a good one.”
She is right.
Zoe Dubois Has a Real Opportunity at Power Slap 19
Opening the night at Power Slap 19 is not just another booking. It is a chance to set the tone for the entire event and strengthen her standing in the women’s division.
A win over Chelsea Dodson would be her biggest Power Slap result yet. A knockout would change the conversation around her even more.
And based on the way she is talking, Zoe Dubois is not just coming in hopeful.
She is coming in ready.