Saturday, December 28, 2024

SmackDown! 4/4/08: Michelle Wins, Nattie Debuts

Melanie
-
0

Thanks to the almighty YouTube, we’ve found a clip of tonight’s Diva segment from SmackDown! which features the debut of Nattie Neidhart.

Somewhat reminiscent, though not as affective as Krissy Vaine‘s debut attacking Torrie last September, if you ask me. Though Nattie did look a lot better attacking Michelle McCool; I will never forget Krissy’s hideous outfit lol. Loving Michael Cole slipping up and saying “Torrie” at the end… oh how she is missed! What do you think of Nattie’s big debut? The start of big things to come? Or will she just job to Michelle?

Knockouts Feel the Steel

Melanie
-
0

TNA has announced plans for a “Queen of the Cage” match at their Lockdown pay per view on April 13th. The ground-breaking match will feature Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Salinas, Rhaka Khan, Traci Brooks, Jacqueline and Roxxi Laveau. Read the details below:

After an all-out brawl between several Knockouts on Thursday’s “iMPACT!”, TNA Management Director Jim Cornette has announced that a “Queen Of The Cage” match has been signed for the April 13 “Lockdown” Pay-Per-View event.

According to Cornette, eight TNA Knockouts will start the bout battling on the outside of the cage, trying to get inside the steel structure. The first two Knockouts that are successful will then have a one-on-one match.

The “Queen Of The Cage” match will feature Angelina Love vs. Velvet Sky vs. Salinas vs. Rhaka Khan vs. Traci Brooks vs. Christy Hemme vs. Ms. Jacqueline vs. Roxxi Laveaux.

And all we get from WWE is a glorified bikini contest for five weeks on SmackDown! and BunnyMania.

Lord, Praise WWE!

Melanie
-
0

No, I haven’t gone completely insane. WWE has actually done something right as it’s being reported that they have dropped the incest storyline with Paul Burchill and Katie Lea as they move forward in targeting younger children to the WWE product.

Great news, right? Actually, maybe not so… for Paul Burchill. Bad news for the Superstar, who’ll likely be relegated to Heat or released altogether. Good news is, Katie is in a position to be integrated into the women’s division as she is part of the RAW roster already.

Let’s hope WWE actually utilises this talented Diva as a wrestler… perhaps turning her face and acting as though this storyline never happened? Mickie is in dire need for some assistance on RAW and Katie could provide some competition for Beth Phoenix and Melina.

Melina Confesses Some More

Melanie
-
2

Melina is on a blogging roll this week, the former Women’s Champion has logged her second “Internet Confessions” over at WWE.com, in as many days. In today’s column, she expresses her thoughts on Santino’s comments this past Monday night on RAW, when he had a few choice words for the WWE Divas calling them “the lowest form of entertainment.”

It’s good to see Melina using her brain where WWE Creative can’t, because as well as being obviously heart-felt from the A-List Diva, also offers a bridge for WWE storylines. I found it rather bizarre that Melina on Sunday night, came out with Santino and beat Maria and Ashley and the next night was helping her – against Santino no less. This blog adds some logic, I think:

Wow … I heard that and stopped what I was doing and ran to the TV … Did he say what I thought he said? Wait … No seriously … Did he say that?

I had mixed feelings … I laughed a bit; but everyone laughs at Santino Marella. I mean Snoop Dogg kicked his @ss and made out with his girl! When I finished laughing, it all sank in … I was really upset. Santino said he was involved in the lowest form of sports-entertainment: WWE Divas. That WWE Divas should not even be competing. They should be at home looking pretty walking around making pasta and making babies. Hello!!!! Santino, when was the last time you wrestled at WrestleMania? You escorted ME to the ring!

Again, how can you not laugh at his comments? They are so ridiculous! But what pisses me off is that there are people out there that feel that way. I met a fan who told me he didn’t care about the BunnyMania match. He just wants to see us walk around in our little outfits. Are you serious? Well this little girl who wears cute outfits could take him out in a second. I can’t believe that!

Continue

Real SmackDown! Spoilers: New Diva on the Block

Melanie
-
1

There have been many conflicting reports over the SmackDown! spoilers for tomorrow night (April 4th), but multiple sources have now confirmed the rumours! Follow the cut for spoilers and our thoughts:

Continue

Paying Homage to Legends

Melanie
-
0

In a pretty classy move by WWE, they have some of the current Divas talking about the legendary Divas who paved the way over at WWE.com. In honour of Women’s History Month, Divas such as Mickie James and Candice Michelle pay homage to Moolah, Mae Young, Lita and Trish Stratus. Check ’em out!

» Mae & Moolah
» Lita & Trish

Lilian Garcia – More Than a Mic Holder?

Erin
-
0


I was taking a look at a new WWE.com photoshoot featuring Lilian Garcia, and it got me thinking – should Lilian have a more prominent role on WWE television? It seems as though she’s been around forever, but hasn’t contributed much to the overall product.

On one hand, she has the looks and charisma – more than some of the current Divas, I’d say – to warrant a decent role. She’s not a wrestler, of course, but if she were paired with a Diva – say Jillian, whom she was to feud with sometime last year, but plans for which were inexplicably abandoned. She could certainly play a role in a decent storyline, providing a foil for a heel Diva to torment and a face Diva to stick up for.

On the other hand, she has been involved in storylines in the past, however brief. Anyone care to conjure up the memory of her proposing marriage to Viscera? Yeah, I too have tried to block it out mentally. But isn’t that the fault of the WWE writers, whom haven’t come up with something decent and original since the turn of the millenium? Is that a true test of Lilian’s potential (or lack thereof), or does the failure of that storyline lie elsewhere?

So what do you think? Should Lilian’s role be expanded, or is she merely a ring announcer to you?

[poll=9]

What If Torrie Was Involved?

Melanie
-
3

This post contains spoilers pertaining to this Friday’s edition of SmackDown! To view the post, please follow the cut:

Continue

Trish Stratus Doesn’t Like BunnyMania

Erin
-
2

Trish Stratus appeared on an upcoming edition of the LAW radio program, where she touched upon WrestleMania and shared her honest thoughts on BunnyMania (transcript courtesy of PWTorch.com):

Jason Agnew: You know, I am looking at someone like Beth Phoenix, who is really a good in-ring worker and is in a Playboy Mania match at WrestleMania, any thoughts on that because I think you and her in a match would be much more entertaining than what they are doing right now.

Trish Stratus: Yeah, well what is it called, Bunny Mania?

Jason Agnew: Yeah.

Trish Stratus: Ok I think… (makes spitting sound). I’m sorry did you get that? Did I make you wet with that? Um… (laughs) I don’t, I have always been this way, I think there is a place for it because particularly there is a deal with Playboy so there is obviously a place for it, there always will be, but I really think they could always provide the other additional idea, that is kind of what I did, I had the women’s storyline going for the Women’s Championship and then it’s like Beth is the champion and there is no Women’s Championship match, so I just… boo hoo, I don’t like it. I don’t like it one bit Jason.

Can’t say I disagree with her. They definitely should have come up with some sort of Women’s Title match, regardless of the setbacks that have been reported to have caused the axe to fall on the scheduled plans. The fact that Playboy represented the entire Women’s Division on the biggest night of the year does nothing to sell them as legitimate wrestlers. But hell, that ship probably sailed a long time ago..

Melina Makes New “Confessions” on BunnyMania & Playboy

Erin
-
1

melina1.png

For the first time since November, Melina has penned a new “Internet Confessions of a True Diva” blog on WWE.com, focusing on BunnyMania and why she thinks wrestling should take precedence over Playboy:

You have to understand, I may not write very frequently, but you know that when I do write something it’s what I feel with my heart and it’s what I strongly believe. I am very passionate in everything that I do. My writing, my workouts, my entrance, my wrestling and in love. That is me. When you see me, you are going to get just that: MELINA. I will continue to say, whether you love me or hate me, you can’t help but watch me!

My message about Playboy is … if you want to do it, that’s fine. If that is your dream, your goal and your personal achievement for YOUR life, that’s fine. Just know, that isn’t mine. I am a physical person, so it makes perfect sense for me to choose wrestling. I am a woman of action and never want to be one of those women in distress, if I can help it.

I have trained for eight years and I continue to train to better myself in this physical art form that I love with all my heart. And I will fight for it and work hard to be great at it with everything I have.

Continue

SD! Spoilers for April 4th, 2008

Erin
-
4

This week’s SmackDown! tapings brought an end to the SmackDown Diva Contest and introduced a possible feud. Highlight below to read the spoilers:

Teddy Long came out and awarded the Diva contest and motorcycle to Michelle McCool, to nobody’s surprise. Thank God for taping because she couldn’t start her motorcycle. Victoria came out to attack McCool & Cherry.

WrestleMania 24: Cooler (and More Talented) Divas Prevail

Melanie
-
4

wm24-bethmelinawin.jpg

WrestleMania 24 is in the history books, folks! And you know what? Despite my initial scepticism *coughunderstatementcough* about BunnyMania, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be! Join me in looking back at the match:

Despite the “BunnyMania” tagline, this one was pretty much a normal tag team match and the Diva lumberjacks didn’t offer much to the match itself. Though it was fun to see the likes of Victoria and Mickie at ringside. It’s unfortunate that they didn’t send Torrie out there too, I for one am saddened she has broken her record of WrestleMania appearances. One Diva that I noticed was missing, was Eve. I don’t think she was missed though! Some honourable fashion mentions: Candice looked really pretty in her dress, Mickie looked unusually glamourous and beautiful, Layla looked extremely hot too!

As for the Divas involved, Ashley looked as per usual but despite the spotlight being on her tonight – what was up with Maria? I don’t know what kind of look she was going for but it was all kinds of wrong; it always makes me laugh when WWE tries to make out how fashion-forward Maria is when really, her fashion tastes are laughable. Once I got past the horror of her hair and moved onto the outfit, the first thing I thought was: “This was obviously inspired by Melina.” Maria’s attire was just like a bad version of Melina’s unique, well accessorised, polished-looking outfits that I’ve been a fan of forever! Beth didn’t look any different than usual either; but I love that one Diva truly gets the grandeur of WrestleMania – Melina looked frickin’ smokin’ head to toe! Wow, wow, wow! Needless to say, I loved it! Melina pulled out the stops at WrestleMania 23 for a special addition to her ring attire and this year, she outdid herself. The peacock feathers were unique and fun and her wrestling attire, while in a similar style to her usual outfits, was just gorgeous! I loved the colours, I loved everything about it. Okay, I should save something for the Fashion Focus piece I need to write after this post!

Read more including thoughts on the match, high points, low points and most importantly – who I voted the Most Valuable Player of BunnyMania after the cut:

Continue

WrestleMania: Best That Never Were

Melanie
-
1

wmbestnever.jpg
Yesterday, we looked at the best and worst WrestleMania matches in history and today, Diva Dirt delves into the best WrestleMania matches that never were. Some of these matches could still occur, it’s just a case of they haven’t yet. And in other cases, due to retirements, firings etc. they haven’t been able to take place. Featuring some of the most legendary Divas and Divas that could go onto become legends, without further ado here is our guide to the best WrestleMania matches that never were!

10. Chyna vs Trish Stratus
Both have their own unique, individual accomplishments. You put two of the most decorated Divas in WWE history and you have WrestleMania magic. Sure, when these two were on the same roster, Trish wasn’t up to par with the dominant Ninth Wonder. However, we think that Trish in her prime could give Chyna in her prime a run for her money.

9. Lita vs Victoria
Two fierce competitors, fans loved Lita for her daredevil persona and fans love Victoria because she is an all out brawler. These two Divas competed in the first ever steel cage match, but were never given a storyline feud. We think that Victoria as the Vicious Vixen she was when she won her first Women’s Championship and Lita, during her 2003-2004 era could put on one hell of a WrestleMania match.

8. Ashley & Maria vs Candice & Torrie
A step up from WWE’s idea of BunnyMania, we think this match is way more appropriate! Old school vs new school, Ashley and Maria teaming up against Candice & Torrie seems a little more logical than Beth and Melina. All four are Playboy covergirls and with Candice and Torrie’s real life friendship and storied on-screen history, it would be a great reunion for Vince’s Devils/Ladies in Pink.

7. Lita & Trish vs Melina & Mickie
We believe that Melina and Mickie are the next Lita and Trish, unfortunately WWE just hasn’t realised it yet. These two Divas could have one heck of an epic rivalry, coming close to that of Lita and Trish’s. Wouldn’t it be fun to put the old school against the new school in a similar logic to the match above.

6. Candice vs Victoria
Sure these two Divas have some on-screen history, but with Candice’s improvement in the ring and Victoria being well, Victoria – these two Divas could have a rivalry similar to that of Trish and Victoria. Victoria, being the aggressor with Candice as the underdog going into a WrestleMania match.

Continue

The WrestleMania 24 Match I Really Wanted to See…

Melanie
-
2

I think it’s unanimous that no one truly cares for tonight’s BunnyMania match, so we want to know what match you would want to see take place at WrestleMania 24 from our list below, given WWE’s storylines over the past few months and some general ideas that we thought seemed logical. If you have your own suggestion, there’s also a “A match not listed here” option, please comment and let us know your idea!

[poll=7]

Severing Ties: WrestleMania & Women’s Title

Melanie
-
2

mania-womenstitle.jpg

For the first time in 7 years, the Women’s Championship will not be defended at WrestleMania. While many of us have been up in arms about WWE’s craptastic Diva booking for WrestleMania, this fact remains little expressed among the Internet wrestling community. For the last seven, consecutive years the Women’s Championship has been part of WrestleMania and come tonight, that tradition will be broken.

If you ask me, that’s something to mourn. It just goes to show the emphasis WWE bases on the belt – in fact, Beth Phoenix‘s whole reign has been overshadowed by other Divas. From Candice Michelle‘s injury to Maria posing for Playboy, aside from a brief feud with Mickie James (that was just dropped at a moment’s notice), Beth’s title reign has been background knowledge. It is almost like the title doesn’t exist. Hell, even the Michelle McCool-Chuck Palumbo storyline got more thought from Creative than Beth’s title reign. Not once has WWE mentioned the belt when promoting BunnyMania, scarcely referring to Beth as the Women’s Champion.

From legendary Divas such as Chyna, Trish Stratus, Lita to the current breed such as Victoria and Melina – all have been involved in Women’s Championship matches at WrestleMania over the last 7 years. Is this what the future holds for the Women’s Championship, when it isn’t even considered to be placed on the biggest show of the year? Let’s hope I’m wrong.

This Week’s Features Revisited

Melanie
-
0

Over the course of the week, we’ve posted many features which will become regular assets to Diva Dirt. So in case you haven’t seen them, here’s an A-Z guide of what’s been going down at Diva Dirt this week!

Soundtrack: In the first edition of Soundtrack, we compiled our soundtrack to WrestleMania 24’s BunnyMania match.
Click here to read »

Diva Debates: In the first ever Diva Debates, Erin and I went head to head as we argued for and against why Ashley and Maria should win the BunnyMania match at WrestleMania. You can vote for who you most agree with.
Click here to read »

Box Office: Erin looks at this week’s new movie releases, in a break from Diva-dom.
Click here to read »

Playlist: Music commentary courtesy of yours truly, in the first edition of the Playlist.
Click here to read »

NB: As Erin is off to WrestleMania today courtesy of Air Melina (lucky bitch!), this week’s edition of The Round-Up will be delayed. Stay tuned for that!

Victoria Reminisces, Delights

Melanie
-
0

Former Women’s Champ and two-time WrestleMania headliner, Victoria spoke to WWE.com about her most memorable WrestleMania moment. Being her usual charming and hilarious self, the Vicious Vixen definitely put a smile on my face and after tonight’s BunnyMania match, I think you’re gonna need to read this too:

My most memorable moment was shaving Molly Holly’s head in WrestleMania 20. I remember I wanted her to be completely bald by the time we went off air or back to sponsors. I rushed so much. I didn’t know how to shave a head. I’m ripping her skin out, which I didn’t really want to do. I just wanted to humiliate her. I was nervous to see her in the locker room because I didn’t know if she was going to come and attack me.

Being the charitable Christian that she is, I would think Molly Holly would be the forgiving type – even after being scalped!

WrestleMania: Best & Worst Diva Matches

Melanie
-
43

wmbestworst.jpg
WrestleMania 24 is just 24 hours away and every year there is usually some controversy about the Divas match involved. For you see, unlike the Superstars who are piled onto the card by the bucketload, there is usually just one spot reserved for the Divas. And as such, it is a race to see which Diva can bag herself a coveted spot on the ‘Mania card. This year, four Divas make the grade when BunnyMania explodes onto our screen! It will be Ashley & Maria taking on Beth Phoenix & Melina. As we look toward this match, Diva Dirt is recounting some of the best and worst (in no particular order) Diva matches in WrestleMania history!

THE BEST
• Chyna vs Ivory, WrestleMania 17
Before Chyna became cuckoo, she was the most prominent women’s wrestler in North America. After dominating the men’s division for so long, WWE decided to pit her against the Women’s Champion, Ivory. No doubt, Chyna being the stronger and bigger of the two, laid waste to the “Right to Censor” star and became the new Women’s Champion in a moment that left fans in attendance and watching at home, cheering on their feet. Chyna captured the minds and hearts of fans among the T&A-driven WWE and finally, fans had a Women’s Champion that they cared about. Cool ‘Mania moment if you ask us. Of course, then she went onto, you know, make a sex tape and become a trainwreck…
» Watch on YouTube •

Continue

Playlist – March 29th, 2008

Melanie
-
0

playlist.jpg
Welcome to the Playlist, a new feature here at Diva Dirt looking at the latest music and music-related news! From wrestling Divas to musical ones, this week as we look at the triumphant chart success of Leona Lewis and Danity Kane! Fitting, as this is Diva Dirt after all!

Following in the footsteps of Whitney Houston and Destiny’s Child, divas in their own right – say hello to the new class! Leona Lewis and Danity Kane both made headlines, #1’s and history this week as they topped the single and album charts, respectively.

playlist-leona.jpgThe Great British Invasion
As someone that’s been on this girl’s bandwagon for nearly two years, I’m happy to report that Leona Lewis made (even more) history this week as she became the first British female to top the US Billboard Hot 100 in 20 years! The songstress from Hackney, East London (that’s in the UK for some of you out there) has had whirlwind, worldwide success since winning The X Factor (the British equivalent to American Idol) in 2006. Leona topped the Hot 100 with the smash-hit single, “Bleeding Love” which was last year crowned the biggest selling single of 2007 in the UK and held the #1 spot here for 7 weeks. The British diva’s accolades don’t stop there, she also had the biggest selling single of 2006 in the UK with a cover of Kelly Clarkson’s “A Moment Like This.” Her debut album, “Spirit” was also dubbed the biggest selling debut in British history. Oh and not to mention, this girl has one hell of a set of lungs on her!

Continue

Where’s We Love Divas?

Melanie
-
1

We’ve been receiving a lot of messages about We Love Divas which disappeared overnight, with the domain name now forwarding here. Erin and I decided to close the forum, because to be honest it wasn’t doing great business and was just sitting there gathering dust. We thank everyone that continued to be part of WLD and who knows, some day we may try to open a new Divas forum but for now, we’re content with breaking new ground with Diva Dirt.

Thank you once again everyone who stuck with WLD and I hope you’ll continue to visit Diva Dirt and stay in touch!

Box Office – Weekend of March 28th, 2008

Erin
-
1

Welcome to the Box Office! In this weekly feature, I’ll look at each week’s wide releases, summarize their plots (i.e. pasting from imdb.com), and give my opinion of whether or not they’re worth your 8 dollars (or whatever godawful price they’re charging these days). This week has several new releases, with the majority of them seeming to target the younger crowd:

“21” – starring Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, and Kate Bosworth
Plot summary – “21” is the fact-based story about six MIT students who were trained to become experts in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings.
My take – I quite liked Sturgess in “The Other Boleyn Girl” (Poor George!) and somewhat in “Across the Universe” (I loved the music and stylistic elements – I just didn’t buy the love story for a second.) As for Spacey (aka Lex Luthor in “Superman Returns”), he’s excellent in most of what he does, so I’ll trust that he is at least decent in his role as the ringleader of the students. Kate Bosworth (Oh look, another “Superman Returns” alumni!), has never been a great actress to me, but I trust she holds her own in the film. The casino story has been done to death as of late, but the element of college students in a sort of non-school sponsored “heist club” helps differentiate it a bit.

Continue

Layla Sees Orange

Melanie
-
1

layla-oranges.jpg

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying about lemons, but have you heard the one about oranges? “When life hands you oranges, pose like a Diva…” No? Just me? Okay. WWE continues to subliminally advertise WrestleMania in Diva photoshoots this week, as well as the boxing photoshoots featuring several of the Divas; they also have ECW vixen Layla posing with oranges. Mmm, zesty. View photos »

I thought I’d use this as a segue to express why I feel Layla is the most underrated and underused Diva Search winner/contestant in recent years, as well as the bright future (no pun intended) I believe she has ahead!

Continue

Beth Phoenix = She-Hulk?

Erin
-
1

I think we can agree that Beth looks like she could Hulk-smash just about anyone, but is she comparable to the comic book amazon She-Hulk? Maria thinks so, comparing both of her WrestleMania 24 opponents to superheroes in an interview with Marvel.com:

..I think all the WWE Divas are examples of super heroes, it’s not just me. Look at Beth Phoenix, the Glamazon. Beth is as strong as the She-Hulk; she’s tough as hell. There’s also Melina, who’s like Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff). Melina’s beautiful and sexy, but you can tell by looking at her it’s wise not to mess with her. She also does these splits before entering the ring so that reminds me of Natasha’s gymnastic skills. (Click here for the full interview.)

I can buy Melina as a deadly super-spy, but honestly – I think we all know that she was born to be She-Hulk. Edward Norton would be proud.

WWE Divas Pretend to Be “Knockouts”

Erin
-
5

Ha – see what we did there? Anywho, in anticipation of the upcoming Floyd Mayweather/Big Show bout at this Sunday’s WrestleMania 24, several of the WWE Divas have pulled a Madonna (exhibit A, B, & C), dressing up in their best boxing duds and posing for the WWE.com cameras. So far, Eve, Melina, Lilian, and Kelly have donned the gloves, each sporting their own unique look. The question is – as it always seems to be – which is the best?

Check out the photoshoots by clicking here, and then vote for your favorite below!

[poll=5]

Gail Kim Interview Reminder

Melanie
-
0

gailkim-interview.jpg

Diva Dirt will be dishin’ dirt with Gail Kim very soon, and we want your help to make it happen! Got a burning question you want to put to the very first TNA Knockout Champion? Well we want to hear from you!

Gail is the first woman in professional wrestling history to have held both of the major women’s titles in North America, as a former WWE Women’s Champion and TNA Knockout Champion. She has helped revolutionise the way we see women’s wrestling as part of TNA’s Knockout division and just happens to be one of America’s most eligible females as voted by Forbes magazine!

Send us in your questions for Gail, by leaving a comment in this post or e-mailing us at [email protected].

Every Diva’s Achilles Heel

Erin
-
1

In an interview with CollegeHumor.com, Melina spoke of the perils of the ring, centering in on the age-old achilles heel of your average WWE Diva – the dreaded wedgie.

Truth is, there’s nothing you really can do. Sometimes you’ll get a match with someone who keeps pulling at it, and you’re like “Dude! Just stop! Leave it alone!” You don’t have a choice, you just have to work with it. I’m not going to stop in the middle of hitting somebody and be like “Oh, I have to be comfortable.” I get hit in the face all the time, I’m always uncomfortable.

I say let it be. Wedgies, like most things, manage to work themselves out.

1...1,0211,0221,023Page 1,022 of 1,023

WWE

Impact

AEW

Others

Contact us