Sept. 17, 2025

Tokyo Drift Actress REVEALS Behind-the-Scenes Secrets | WWE Wrestler's Wife Talks Cars, Stunts & Her 1990 Porsche

In this explosive episode of The Shift Talkers, we sit down with the multi-talented Renee Michelle - professional wrestler, stunt actress, and bodybuilder who appeared in Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift! This powerhouse guest opens up about her incredible journey from hot import nights modeling to working on major Hollywood films.

What You'll Discover:

 

How Renee landed her role in Tokyo Drift and what it was really like on set

Behind-the-scenes stories from Transformers and other major film productions

Why her first car was a manual 1990 Porsche and how she learned to drift

Life as a WWE wrestler married to Drake Maverick (formerly Rockstar Spud)

Her diverse martial arts background including Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and Capoeira

The reality of bodybuilding competitions and extreme cutting phases

Hilarious cultural differences between British and American automotive terminology

Renee shares incredible stories about the car culture scene, the importance of learning manual transmission, and what it takes to succeed in the demanding worlds of professional wrestling and Hollywood stunt work. Plus, the guys dive deep into automotive discussions about manual vs automatic transmissions and why most of the world still drives stick shift.

Don't miss this entertaining blend of cars, Hollywood insider stories, and wrestling tales that you won't hear anywhere else!

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