Adams debuted as a professional wrestler in early 1987 in the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling promotion as "Amy the Farmer's Daughter".
Upon joining POWW, Adams changed her ring name to "Brandi Mae", but maintained the same country farmer gimmick.
They became the top contenders for the POWW Tag Team Championship, which was held by Luna Vachon and Hot Rod Andie.
[2] During this time, Adams enlisted the aid of Rocky Mountain Thunder to counter the ringside presence of Curt Hennig, whom Miceli was managing.
During this time, Adams also appeared in the Delta Tiger Lilies promotion, where she formed a tag team with Candi Devine and continued her feud with Miceli and Combs.