Many women enter wrestling having been former models or actresses.
Francine instead sought to enter by becoming a wrestler. After training under J.T. Smith, she graduated from the ECW Wrestling Academy in 1994. F rancine first made her presence known in Extreme Championship Wrestling as she appeared in the stands each week cheeRing her hero Dancing Stevie Richards. As she continued for weeks to show her admiration, it began to wear on the nerves of Richards mentor, Raven and his valet Beulah . After both women spent time ripping away at the others clothing, Francine looked to have the match in hand when Richards surprised her with a steviekick , allowing Beulah to make the pin.