When Alena Kononenko, a member of the Russian S.H.A.R.T.O.R.M., a team of athletes who were once called “the bots,” decided to come out of retirement to enter professional wrestling, the first thing she had to do was find a reputable trainer to work with her. This is actually common for retired Russian athletes. They train in a variety of gyms that will allow them to compete and train at a level they are used to.
After she had found a good trainer and got into shape, Alena then started working with a wrestler who was 30 years old, a former college football player, a wrestling champ from the 1990’s, a power lifter, and someone who could provide strength training methods that matched up with hers. Alena found that these methods worked very well, and they had become a very good combination. The wrestler could add weight to her, which allowed her to increase her height, and the lifting was beneficial for her overall health and strength. Alena also found it very helpful to work with someone older than she was, someone who already had a frame that could stand her. With this combination, they began a relationship, which has blossomed into a five-year long friendship that has brought them not only fame but also success.
Alena Kononenko has kept this relationship separate, even though they have shared the same trainer and have gone on several dates. They both understand that the career path they are taking is one that has to be taken with care, as is any serious relationship. Each day, they both realize how lucky they are to be working together and being in their chosen profession. This has enabled them to have fun together while maintaining a professional relationship, which should always be the most important part of any relationship, no matter how many layers it has.