Total Divas and Funkadactyls Cameron and Naomi recently took part in an interview with Ebony.com.
In the article, the girls discuss various elements of life as WWE Divas and reality stars. The major talking point that the girls address is whether Total Divas is scripted.
Despite most reports stating otherwise, the girls claim that the show is “real”. They said:
Cameron: “What you see is kind of what you get. You get a group of seven talented, powerful girls that are on there, but in our daily lives we all have our ups and downs. You see the life, even the glitz and glam, but also the struggle. Being in a competitive environment and just seeing — no matter where you come from or what your race are— there are only a few spots. It’s just amazing that the fans finally get to see what we do in our lives and see us in the ring and outside the ring.”
Naomi: “It’s real. From the time we go to sleep to the time we go home you are seeing our real lives.”
The girls also reflect upon their stance as positive black role models for women and children watching WWE’s product. Naomi said:
“I see myself as a role model and I think that everything that I am putting out is positive. It feels good to me as a Diva to be successful in what traditionally has been a man’s world, not just as an African-American but as a woman, period. I feel like Cameron and I are doing a very good job with sending a message that we are positive, strong, and very talented women.”
The online publication also asked the girls if they have ever experienced any racial tension from fans. They stated:
Naomi: “Actually, I feel that in the WWE everyone is given the same opportunities to succeed based on merit, and I think the crowd likes who they like. There are people that like us and there are people that won’t like us.”
Cameron: “I feel like, you know, the Bella Twins [who are white] have been around for a very long time. I also think too, that Trinity and I are slowly getting more fans. Our die hard WWE wrestling fans want to see us in the ring in action— and we are slowly starting to get there. The fans will see how talented, how athletic we are and what a great tag team we are. They will see the full package that Trinity and I have. Having the Bellas around is good because they play the bad guys. You have the fans that no matter what your character is, they will either like you or won’t, but having the Bellas is amazing because you have to have a villain to make a hero.”
The Funkadactyls also discuss entering the WWE, whether they have been bullied in real life by the Bellas and their upcoming action figure debuts.
Read the entire interview on Ebony.com.
Do you think most of Total Divas is real?
