From Cosplay to WWE: Lex Lete on Kayfabe, Bullies, and Boundaries
WWE is scripted. The pain and politics aren’t.
I just sat down with Lex Lete.
Former WWE NXT trainee and Wonder Woman cosplayer; runner-up on Deal or No Deal Island.
In this episode you’ll learn
Injury risk by the numbers (8 of 70 ACLs) and simple habits that reduce damage. (08:23)
Kayfabe decoded. Mental tactics to separate character from identity under pressure. (05:38, 15:53)
A boundary playbook for bullies, narcissists, and online hate—without losing your voice. (11:12, 38:39, 48:30)
We dive into the details later in the conversation.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:35 From cosplay to WWE: the tryout and Wonder Woman suit
05:38 Real vs fake: the kayfabe mind game
08:23 Culture and intensity: why injuries happen (eight ACLs among 70 women)
11:12 Locker-room politics, rivalries, and respect
14:09 Lessons from the machine: power games and self-love
16:51 Crypto side quest: red flags and exit plan
19:43 Fame vs fulfillment: choosing peace over money
30:43 NYC sublet saga begins
33:18 Reality show drama fallout
38:39 Toxic relationships and drawing lines
41:46 The fixer-upper pattern in dating
48:30 Narcissism 101: signs, traps, and recovery
53:33 Big questions: God, meaning, and the egg theory
1:04:17 Auditions and what’s next
1:04:47 Close
Listen
Support the show
💧 Vitadrop — Healthy Hydration & Vitamins (Sleep / Hydration / Focus & Collagen) — Use the code 'TOT' to get 25% off your purchase @ https://www.vitadrop.com.au/TOT
👟 Vivobarefoot — My favourite barefoot shoes that I wear everyday — Use the code ‘TOT’ for 20% off @ https://vivobarefoot.com/
🔫 Legacy — A men's health company with the most advanced at-home fertility analysis test. Understand your sperm health and freeze your youngest, healthiest sample today — Use the code 'TOT' to get 10% off your purchase @http://www.givelegacy.com/
🥗 Blueprint — Longevity supplements and meal solutions by Bryan Johnson — Use the code ‘TOT’ for 10% off your purchase @ https://friends.bryanjohnson.com/TOT
📝 Notion — My favourite note taking app I use for my business and personal life everyday — Use the code ‘TOT’ to support the podcast @ https://affiliate.notion.so/TOT
📵 Opal — Blocking iPhone app app I use daily - Follow the link to support the podcast @ (https://applink.opal.so/invite-friend?rc=EA66X&rId=AIriLLeGL0Nofh8MOpdNLEwgEF53&rNme=Admet)
