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Raw Redux – October 13, 2008

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This week on Raw: Beth Phoenix continued her starring turn on Monday Night Raw, the Women’s Champion’s powerslam on Johnny Knoxville is very much a talking point on celebrity news blogs as well as wrestling media. Meanwhile, Kelly Kelly and Jillian duked it out with tag team partners.

Thoughts & Reactions
This week’s Raw was so incredibly underwhelming that I have very little to write. Thus this will likely be a very short Redux this week. Beth Phoenix continues to get a push everywhere outside of the women’s division for which she holds a championship belt. The Diva has been involved in some high profile segments featuring top WWE stars over the past month or so, including Batista and now she’s getting blogged about by the likes of Perez Hilton (I don’t visit that piece of shit, so I’m not exactly sure if there’s a blog about it there per se but you get the gist of what I’m trying to say) by slamming Johnny Knoxville. All well and good, but this was done at the expense of one of the most anticipated feuds of the year – Beth vs Candice which has stalwarted since No Mercy last weekend. It’s nice to see a Diva get recognition elsewhere on Raw and in the WWE, but I’d much rather Beth drop the title and have Beth do all this fun stuff while having actual competition on the show as well. Anyway, that powerslam lol… I guess it’s not exactly Beth’s fault as she has to sell someone who has no idea what he’s doing, but still people are going to be posting that clip on blogs, it’ll likely air on The Soup and it’s a botched powerslam.

Speaking of competition, we got a severe lack of it this week. You know how I like to write that WWE uses Divas to fill a quota? Well what does it say when they can’t even get their usual one match spot? This week we had to put up with Cryme Tyme and Miz & Morrison being injected into our only Divas match of the night. A natural progression from last week’s Raw, but I’d much rather see a straight Divas match. I expected them to have this and then have a singles match with maybe Mickie or Candice. Nope. From what I remember seeing of Kelly and Jillian, they seemed to work well together as was the case last week. Kelly’s execution of that leg-spring off the rope was much better this go around. I noticed fans actually booing when Kelly had to be tagged out because of the mixed tag rules; the fans have really taken a shine to Kelly and that’s important.

We have Candice, who is arguably WWE’s favourite Diva and Mickie James in a useless backstage segment and Kelly Kelly in a wrestling match? That tells you something. I think WWE are seeing how Kelly fever is spreading the crowd and audience and are supplying the demand, they could have easily had Candice or Mickie in a match since Kelly was in one last week. Kelly’s developing before our very eyes, her ring-work is improving and the fans are really behind her. I like that WWE hasn’t rushed her into a programme for the Women’s Championship already like they’ve done in the past with Divas who’ve caught steam, they’re letting Kelly continue to grow and I think when she finally gets her big break, she’ll have deserved it. Kelly’s transition is very unique, it’s happening before our very eyes and Kelly’s still young, she has many years ahead of her. That’s multiple title reigns, many more fans to win over – she could really be the next Trish.

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Perfect 10: Week of September 29th and October 6th

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The Perfect 10 returns! The premise is simple: We will rank the ten Divas or Knockouts who we think have had the best week of television, similar to WWE.com’s Power 25. Who will make the grade and who will fall short? It’s all new and exclusive only at Diva Dirt!

Last week, we didn’t feature a Perfect 10 countdown. But here is last week’s chart:
10. The Beautiful People (New Entry)
9. Mickie James (New Entry)
8. Jillian (New Entry)
7. Rhaka Khan (New Entry)
6. ODB (New Entry)
5. Michelle McCool (Last Week: #4)
4. Brie Bella (Last Week: #2)
3. Awesome Kong (Last Week: #1)
2. Maryse (Last Week: #3)
1. Beth Phoenix (Last Week: #5)

WEEK OF OCTOBER 6th – OCTOBER 12th, 2008

10. Victoria (New Entry)
Victoria’s comedic genius gives her a spot on this week’s countdown, after an entanglement with Hornswoggle on SmackDown.

Erin: At this stage, it’s great to just see Victoria on television. She’s excellent at this slapstick stuff, and can do it the way no other Diva can.
Melanie: Nice way to start this week’s chart methinks =)

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09. Candice Michelle (Last Week: New Entry)
Candice battled at No Mercy for the Women’s Championship against Beth Phoenix. Though she came up short.

Erin: The two of them did quite well at No Mercy, but it’s odd that Candice was nowhere to be seen on Raw. Are they going to continue this feud, or is Candice back on the backburner? One week can’t tell you that, so we’ll see what happens tomorrow on Raw.
Melanie: An okay match at No Mercy, Candice would be wise to be taken off TV and train a little more. She showed she can go but could use a brush up.

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08. Natalya (New Entry)
Another new entry this week is Natalya, who also suffered a loss on SmackDown. However, there seems to be more to the story between Natalya and Brie Bella.

Erin: She and Victoria play the tough-but-not-bright girls really well. They’re getting outsmarted consistently, but they still provide great character-based entertainment. The new girl(s) may be getting the best of her, but I still believe Natalya’s a top-draw heel, and this match proved it.
Melanie: It’s just good to have our Nattie back on screen.

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07. Mickie James (Last Week: #9)
In an odd twist of fate, Mickie James moves up two spots despite a loss on Raw. The former Women’s Champion has scored up two successive weeks of matches which is more than can be said for the likes of Natalya, Candice and Victoria.

Erin: I’d like to see where this thing between her and Jamie Noble goes – hopefully it’s not only a stock “babyface” role just there to give Noble a partner. A feud between her and Layla would be pretty interesting, and her dynamic with Noble could be cute.
Melanie: I think a feud with Layla could be interesting and a nice change of pace for Mickie.

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06. Kelly Kelly (New Entry)
Kelly Kelly dropped off last week’s chart, but re-enters at #6 this week. Kelly scored an impressive victory over Jillian and is rumoured to be in line for a title shot.

Erin: With all of these wins she’s gotten lately, she’s getting a pretty big push. They’re building her up consistently. This isn’t a shotgun-style push, so that’s good. I’m not sure if I like the idea of her being a title contender just yet, though..
Melanie: She’s doing really well in the ring and the fans are getting behind her, as Erin said, this is a slow burner and that only helps Kelly more. If and when she gets that title shot she’ll be worthy of it.

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Ashley Does Playboy Again

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We’ve been on a detox from this trick for a little while but she’s finally doing something post-worthy. In her best English (it’s like dressing for Sunday church for Ash, don’t judge), Ashley Massaro pretty much reveals that she’ll be getting it all out for Playboy once again. Because we’re all just begging to see her rock hard titties again:

So I know from my last blog you guys are wanting to know about the big ole secret ;o) well youll find out soon enough I promise…and in the mean time, I can give you a little hint at a piece of wonderful news I got the other day. I’ll give you a few guesses. Heres your hint, k….it was awesome that I had an opp to do it last time and I loved it…..n….it starts with a capital P

I wonder if she used her ‘feminine wiles’ to bag her this cover? Lord knows Hef’s in a vulnerable state after being dumped by his head ho, Holly Madison. It’s not like her first cover was much of a success, if I remember correctly, it was the worst selling of the Divas. I wonder how much confidence that must instill considering WWE won’t be pushing this one down our throats? Ashley also writes that she has a ‘big secret’ to reveal, it turns out that all of Hugh Hefner’s Girls Next Door are moving on and he’s shopping for some new bunnies to live with him and star on the E! show, could our beloved (Tr)Ash be in the running?

Mickie Goes All-Natural

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Now, get your minds out of the gutter. If you want any of that, you can search Google on your own time. Clearly, I’m speaking of the color scheme. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Mickie James photoshoot, and while this one only presents a measly 4 photos, I’ll take what I can get. “Beauty in Beige” is pretty low-key for Mickie, with her sticking to simple poses, makeup, and hair in compliment to the natural colors in the ring gear she’s wearing. Absent are Mickie’s manic smiles and heavy accessories – and good riddance, I’d say. Hopefully more photos from this shoot will be released – this is the first Mickie photoshoot I’ve liked in a while!

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Karen Officially Parts Ways with TNA

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After yesterday’s initial post that Karen Angle was taken off TNA television, the latest word is that Karen is not only off TV but gone from the company completely! No idea if she walked away or if TNA released her but this comes off the back end of Karen divorcing husband, Kurt Angle and I called it last month that I would expect her release to follow soon after.

The female Angle is now taking independent bookings for appearances and conventions. Not to inflate my own ego *cough* but I think I’m getting a pretty good track record with these predictions! During the WWE Draft, I called Layla moving to Raw, Maria to SmackDown and now Karen’s TNA departure. Payment for psychic readings available, holla at my e-mail!

Karen’s departure marks the third Knockout leaving TNA in as many months. These girls are getting voted off the island faster than Diddy can kick out Danity Kane members! Who do you think could be “voted off” in November?

FCW Watch (Ep. 2): Kelly Kelly’s Diva Twist Off

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On last night’s episode of FCW, Raw’s Kelly Kelly showed up to host a Diva-flavoured “twist off” competition and in true Diva fashion, it resulted in a catfight! Among the girls involved were the Bella Twins, a very fierce Roucka, Alicia Fox and honestly I couldn’t tell you who the others were. Maybe some of you more in-tune fans can comment and enlighten me?

Though a short and stupid segment, Kelly was pretty darn good on the microphone even though the crowd didn’t really seem into what she was saying. We’ve hardly ever seen Kelly cut a promo on WWE television, but she handled herself well. It’s good to see that WWE hasn’t dropped Alicia completely, I hope they repackage her and call her up again soon. As for Roucka, she’s looking hotter than ever and I love her attitude! Girl’s got swagger!


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Ready For Some Chocolate Bloody Moose?

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Good news for all of our TNA Knockout fans, Mickie “Moose” Knuckles has been told by TNA that she can return to the promotion once she provides them with medical clearance from her doctor. Moose had sustained an injury last July at an IWA-MS show where she had broke her right femur bone while attempting a high risk move. Absent in the wrestling circuit with an indefinite return date, this is welcoming news, as her presence brought a different aura to the TNA women’s roster.

I’ll be honest and say that I haven’t always been the biggest follower of the TNA Knockout division, but I was always intrigued by the style Moose had presented, and the kind of attention she drew to herself. This B!TCH was crazy. It’s a breath of fresh air to hear about a woman who is more focused on kicking ass, rather than how hers looks while doing so. I’ll definitely be looking forward to the return of the woman who literally puts Knockout into the division!

Hit or Miss?: October 5th – 12th

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Welcome to Hit or Miss?! We’ll be examining the week’s news bits and deeming them hits or misses. For instance, did a Diva develop some backstage heat? That’s a miss. What about a Knockout match receiving the highest ratings of the show? That’s a hit. I’ll rate each story by stars (out of 5) – more stars for a hit, less for a miss. Got it? Let’s dive in..

Story #1: Victoria to hang up her boots?
Victoria appeared to be teasing retirement in a recent MySpace blog, saying:

I have been doing my best to lay the Smackdown every Friday night. I hope everyone followed us to MyNetwork. Again, I am very thankful to have had a long and successful WWE career. Although between you and me, I think I have one more championship run left before I hang up the wrestling boots. What do you think?

Is she looking to retire soon? The sudden career reflection seems rather odd. (See the original post.)
Rating:
Hit or Miss?: 1 1/2 star makes it a MISS. Victoria’s clearly near the end of her career, and I doubt she’ll be seeing a big push in her future. However, I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to her just yet, so this news kind of disappoints me. Hopefully she wasn’t hinting at retiring just yet. She’s one of the WWE’s most talented Divas, and she certainly helps in bringing up the newer girls, even if that may make her a glorified jobber. Perhaps she should cut her losses before she tarnishes the legacy she’s built, but I don’t think that time for that has come.

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Story #2: Kelly debunks Playboy rumor.
In another MySpace-created headline, Kelly Kelly claims that rumors of her posing for Playboy are false. She says:

ok so anyways here is the answer to the question people have been asking me..i finally have a chance to set the record straight…im not posing for playboy..nothing against playboy at all but i dont know who is posing for playboy but it wont be me. i just want to concentrate on wrestling right now.

Looks like the leading contender in the Playboy race has dropped out. So, who will grace the next cover? Let the guessing game commence! (See the original post.)
Rating:
Hit or Miss?: 3 stars makes it a HIT. I think it’s smart of her to concentrate on wrestling. Posing for Playboy would give her a push, but we know from experience that those don’t last very long. It’d be to her advantage to try and gain as much respect as she can, and needless to say posing nude isn’t going to do that. Maybe Maryse will take the helm? That’s another girl who is developing well in the ring, but since she’s a heel, a Playboy push could be a little more different (and entertaining) than your standard babyface Playboy push.

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Punk & Lita Sitting In A Tree Spotted

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A recent report notes a sighting between WWE Superstar, CM Punk and former WWE Diva, Lita. Interesting, to say the least…

CM Punk was once again at the Chicago Bouncing Souls show tonight, and he was seen with Amy Dumas (Lita)

It’s no secret that CM Punk is a huge Bouncing Souls fan; he has tattoos on himself inspired by the band, and even promotes them on his official website. It’s a sure bet to figure that Punk and Amy are just catching up as old friends (they sure seem to be cut from the same cloth) while sharing their common bond in music. Rest assure, Amy is still with boyfriend Shane Morton, co-founder of their punk rock band The Luchagors.

And with this post, I pop my Diva Dirt cherry! I want to thank Erin and Melanie for the opportunity they’ve given me, so do expect to read more from yours truly. To learn more about Josie, please visit my profile. Thank you!

SmackDown Redux – October 10, 2008

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This week on SmackDown: Brie Bella continued her sneaky ways as she scored a victory over Natalya thus remaining undefeated. Meanwhile, Victoria got a big shock from Hornswoggle!

Thoughts & Reactions
An okay week for SmackDown, if a little uninspiring. I was expecting (and looking forward to) the aftermath of Maryse costing Michelle the Champion vs Champion match last week on the All Star Kick-Off, instead these two Divas were nowhere to be seen. Sucks! But I won’t complain too much, because I did enjoy the match between Brie Bella and Natalya. I like both of these Divas and they both seem to have a lot of potential in the WWE.

This match started off shaky and got better as it went on, Brie looked green at the start with an awkward crossbody from the middle turnbuckle. But things did pick up and reminded me how much I missed seeing Natalya in the ring! When I read the spoilers for this week’s show, I thought what on earth are WWE doing by burying Natalya like this? Well it wasn’t like so, I think they did a good job of having Natalya look confused and Brie getting an upset because of this. I really love seeing Natalya in the ring and she seems to bring out the best of lesser workers and I felt this was another example, the match got better and proved to be entertaining at the end. I know many of you don’t like me comparing Natalya to Beth Phoenix, but I think they have similar backgrounds and similar looks. What I love about Natalya is that she really shows fire and intensity in the ring and this was on display on SmackDown, slapping Brie around and taunting her. That’s something we don’t see from Raw’s Beth. Natalya really uses the ring well and knows what she’s doing moreso than most of the Divas in WWE. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I think she’s the best women’s wrestler on the roster. That clothesline looked sick! Anyone who can perfect the simplest of moves and make them look so effective is on the right track to becoming a future star.

As for the end with Victoria and Hornswoggle, very entertaining and funny. Plus it threw off the ‘big reveal’, I’m not sure when they’re gonna go for the reveal but hopefully soon! I loved that little wink from Brie (or Nicole?) when she came out of the other side of the ring, kinda cocky! Anyway, a decent outing for the Divas though not completely enthralling.

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Sable Pushes Trish Aside on Ask Men

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When we see “top 10 Divas of all time” lists, 90% of the time 7-time Women’s Champion, Trish Stratus is #1 but not this time! AskMen.com decided to go for someone less obvious – Sable – as their #1. Of course, these lists are a matter of opinion but if you ask me, Sable is a wise choice for the top spot if not Trish; while Sunny may be considered the ‘original Diva’, her success and popularity was blown out of the water when Sable hit the scene. Sable was the first Diva to be able to out-pop some of the top male Superstars in WWE and though she may not have been the best wrestler, she reignited interest in women’s wrestling in WWE and launched the women’s division we’ve come to know and love.

The rest of the list however, is rather questionable with the likes of Eve Torres of all people making the cut.

What do you think? Is Sable a good choice for #1? Or perhaps neither Sable or Trish deserve the top spot? Sound off in the comments!

Karen Angled Out of TNA

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Hate to say, “I told you so” but I told you so! Last month, it was revealed that Karen Angle was seeking a divorce from husband Kurt, which led me to speculating it would only be a matter of time until Karen was edged out of TNA. Here’s what I wrote:

Now that they’re seperating, I’m taking bets on how long it’ll take TNA to decide they no longer need Karen’s services. We all know the only reason she got to cash a pay cheque every month is because of her baby daddy! I’m thinking post-Bound For Glory, any other takers?

Although not officially released, Mike Tenay said on commentary this week that Karen was taking time away from the company to concentrate on being a momma! It may not be post-Bound For Glory, but the pay per view is tonight so close enough! *Dusts shoulder off*

Melina = The Hitman’s Favorite Wrestler?

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At a recent book signing, WWE legend Bret Hart was asked by a fan who his current favorite wrestler is. Was it Chris Jericho? Kurt Angle? Santino, perhaps? No! As it turns out he, like us, prefers the Divas:

When it was my turn, I shook his hand, told him it was an honor to meet him, and asked who his favorite wrestler today is. In a shocking upset, he said it was Melina since he liked the way she fights. I asked him her over Natalya? He laughed and said she’s good too.

Well, we know someone who can’t wait for January 2009 to roll around!

Stacy’s White Hot Maxim Cover!

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Who’d have thunk it? Little Miss Stacy Keibler on the cover of one of the biggest magazines in the world. Granted it’s hardly Vogue or Vanity Fair, but even Stacy’ll admit she’s no Angelina Jolie. But the Keib is sizzling in this amazing spread for Maxim’s November issue! From being made up like a tranny, as is the prerequisite for being a WWE Diva apparently to the preening and pampering of Hollywood – Stacy really has moved up the ranks. In fact, one could argue she’s one of wrestling’s greatest success stories… for getting out of the industry! Somewhat ironic, that.

The mark in me should point out that with all her Hollywood fame, a certain BFF of the Keib’s graced the cover of Maxim’s more popular rival in 2006 and that was on her wrestling fame alone. But still, Stacy looks gorgeous, check out the full shoot below. And thanks once again to Linny, who’s always hooking us up and we love her for it!

Inked: A Study in Diva Tattoos

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This week’s WWE.com Diva Dish mentioned Candice Michelle‘s newest tattoo, and this little bit inspired me to investigate which former and current Divas and Knockouts have their own selection of body art. Thus, a blog post was born! Below I’ve listed those I could find:

Angelina Love


TNA’s Angelina Love has four tattoos, all pointing towards an angel fixation. She has:

• an angel on her hip
• her former ring name “Angel” scripted on her arm in Old English style lettering
• an angel on the back of her left shoulder
• the Chinese symbol for “angel” on her lower back, surrounded by a set of wings.

Why so angel-obsessed, Angelina?

“I have always had a fascination with angels. I love how they look, I love their innocence, and I love what they represent.”

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Ashley Massaro


Former WWE Diva Ashley has plenty of ink:

• a butterfly on her hip
• two black-and-pink nautical stars above the elbows on the back of her arms (her brother has a matching pair on his arms)
• Chinese lettering down the small of her back
• more Chinese lettering down each side of her torso, reading “Trust No One”
• an illustration of a dragon wrapped around the lettering on the left side of her torso.

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Kristal & Bobby Lashley Welcome First Child

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It must be a baby boom for former WWE Divas! Although details are scarce, news has emerged that former WWE Diva Kristal Marshall and former WWE Superstar Bobby Lashley have recently welcomed their first child. It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Kristal, so it’s nice to see what she’s up to. We’ll bring more details if they are released!

Special Investigations Unit: The Rise and Fall of Natalya

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If CNN can have one, why can’t we? Welcome to a brand new (hopefully) weekly column, the Special Investigations Unit in which we hope to probe a certain story or situation in further detail. Whether it be a top news story or an observation that we’ve noticed, Diva Dirt is unafraid to ask the tough questions in trying to solve our investigation!

In this week’s column, we’re looking at a Diva in a career of just a few months has impressed many and won over the fans. She is the first ever third generation Diva in WWE, Natalya joined the main WWE roster in April as part of SmackDown in what was one of the first moves to develop the blue brand’s burgeoning women’s division. Now 6 months later, that developing division is fully fledged with it’s own title and an array of competitors. However, when that division was in it’s early stages, it seemed that Natalya’s arrival to SmackDown was to play the top heel for the division – a role that secured her a spot in the first ever Divas Championship match. However in recent months, WWE seems to have dropped it’s stock in Bret Hart’s niece in favour of pushing Maryse as the new top heel, meanwhile Natalya seems to be relegated to jobber status. For someone who had such high prospects just a few months ago, what went wrong? Diva Dirt investigates…

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Who’s Next For Playboy?

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Earlier today, we reported that the likely candidate for WWE’s Playboy crossover, Kelly Kelly had shot down that she’ll be posing nude next year. Who do you think could be the next Playboy covergirl? Vote below!

Just to help you out, we’ve listed a few of the ‘suspects’ we think could be in line to take the coveted *cough* pictorial and of course, the WrestleMania push that comes with it.

The Suspects
Brie & Nicole Bella: Twins in Playboy? That’s gotta be every straight man’s fantasy right? It’d definitely be a first and stir up some publicity for both Playboy and WWE. We haven’t seen or heard enough of the Bellas to determine whether they would be up for it though.
Eve, Lena Yada & Tiffany: No, not in a three-way pictorial. The reason we list them together is because we have the same reason for all of them. None of these Divas have really shown much prospect in WWE thus far, if anything it’d gain them some attention and fame.
Layla: Some of you threw around the idea that it could be Layla. Well these rumours actually made the rounds earlier this year and Layla was adament that she would not be posing for the mag. I hope for her sake and the fans’ that she sticks to that decision. If there’s a Diva too beautiful and classy for Playboy, it’s Layla.
Maryse: If I had to pick a Diva to be the 2009 covergirl, it’d be Maryse. She’s been in the pages of the magazine before, so she’s not exactly abject to nudity. Plus she’s smokin’ hot and given her improvements in the ring and her great character, maybe finally we’d have a Diva worthy of the Playboy push?
Mickie James: It’s rare to see the ‘wrestlers’ in Playboy, but Mickie James has done a good job in crossing over as a bit of both – eye candy and wrestler. We can’t deny her porn past, so who knows, maybe Mickie would be up for the task?
Victoria: Okay, we’re just throwing it out there! But Victoria has been very, very vocal in the past that she’d do Playboy in a heartbeat if approached. Unfortunately, it has never come to fruition as Victoria is hardly the ‘conventional’ model. But methinks Victoria is a woman who is incredibly comfortable with her body and would have no reservations in showing it off. And if I could look like her when I’m that age, I wouldn’t have any reservations either!

Those are just a few of the candidates. But now it’s time for you to vote! Who do you think will join the likes of Chyna, Torrie Wilson and Maria?

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Computer Kelly Kelly Says “No”

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What’s that saying? “This one just blew wide open!” Well that’s exactly what has happened. Everybody thought Kelly Kelly was a dead cert for WWE’s Playboy covergirl in 2009 but the youngest Diva on the roster has quashed rumours that she’ll be posing nude for the magazine. For a girl who had pictures of herself peeing in a sink two years ago, seems as though Kelly is taking the moral high ground such as the likes of Trish Stratus and Stacy Keibler before her:

playboy rumors
Current mood: focused

hey everyone! i know its been a while but i wanted to check in now that i am able to get on and post..im sorry that i dont post more but i just dont get on as much as i want to but i do read all the messages so i thank you soo much…all of you…ok so anyways here is the answer to the question people have been asking me..i finally have a chance to set the record straight…im not posing for playboy..nothing against playboy at all but i dont know who is posing for playboy but it wont be me. i just want to concentrate on wrestling right now.

thank you all for your support..it means soo much to me and keep the messages coming. xoxo kelly kelly

Like I said, it seemed like Kelly for ’09 was a done deal but not anymore! So just who will pose for Playboy next year? The first name that popped into my head was Maryse, if so, methinks just about everyone and their grandpa will be running out to buy that one! Anyway, we’ll likely find out soon, the Playboy pictorials are usually shot in October-November.

Just When You Thought You Were Safe

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I know our main complaint about Maria tends to center around her penchant for posing with “fish lips”, but as of late, it seemed to have tapered off. However, with her new photoshoot, “Plaid About You”, it’s back with a vengeance. It’s like the spirit of a 14-year-old girl on MySpace is trapped inside Maria; the only thing missing her flashing a gang sign. As for her look, I wasn’t fond of it when she wore it on SmackDown, so needless to say it’s not doing anything for me here. The over-abundance of plaid is, in my opinion, tacky. Keep the hat or the top – not both. It’s such a commandeering pattern that having those two pieces is wayyy too much. The comibnation of that, the fish lips, and the giant hoop earrings make me want to go screaming in the other direction.

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SmackDown Spoilers: October 10, 2008

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Spoilers for the Friday night edition of SmackDown, the show’s second on MyNetworkTV are below:

EDIT – More details have been added.

Brie Bella beat Natalya (w/Victoria). At one point Bella went under the ring and Victoria followed her. When she emerged out came…Hornswoggle! He chased Victoria to the back. Later, Bella went back under the ring for the real switch and got the win.

FCW Watch: Brie Bella & Alicia Fox in Episode 1

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WWE’s developmental territory debuted it’s brand new television series on Sunday in Florida. The first episode of Florida Championship Wrestling featured a six person tag team match starring SmackDown’s Brie Bella and former SmackDown star whose current status seems to be up in the air, Alicia Fox.

Hopefully, we’ll keep posting the weekly Divas action from FCW as it airs.


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Is Victoria Teasing Retirement?

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Arguably one of the most talented Divas to grace a WWE ring, it’s somewhat suspicious that SmackDown’s Victoria got a little sentimental in her latest MySpace blog. Could the former Women’s Champ be teasing retirement? This seemed a little out of place in an ‘everyday blog’, which makes me wonder if Victoria like many of her generation of Diva could be thinking about hanging up her boots?

I have been doing my best to lay the Smackdown every Friday night. I hope everyone followed us to MyNetwork. Again, I am very thankful to have had a long and successful WWE career. Although between you and me, I think I have one more championship run left before I hang up the wrestling boots.
What do you think?

The Vicious Vixen is one of the older of the bunch, so we knew this day would be coming. It’s sad to think that if and when Victoria retires, the golden age of Divas will be completely wiped out from the WWE.

Exclusive: Bellas Exposed By WWE Magazine!

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Okay, it’s not really an exclusive, I just wanted to go for a fun tabloid-esque title! As has been much reported online recently, the Bella Twins – Brie and Nicole – are featured in the November 2008 issue of WWE Magazine in a feature on FCW. Of course this ruins the current SmackDown storyline. Anyhoo, check out a scan of the Bellas and their precariously placed sequins from the magazine below!

If WWE had any sense, they’d try to incorporate this into their storylines. Perhaps having Victoria and Natalya figure out what’s up after flicking through the issue.
(Image Credit: Bella Twins Online)

Lilian Wins the Stairing Contest

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The WWE’s photoshoots are usuall lacking in the scenery department, but Lilian Garcia‘s new photoshoot “Stairs to Heaven” is really quite interesting. The spiral staircase and external setting really adds to the shoot. Michelle did the stair thing, and I thought it worked well then too. However, I’m preferring Lilian’s shoot to Michelle’s. Aside from the settings, Lilian doesn’t look too bad herself, and her rock-and-roll style shows through here. Her dress even matches the stairs! Now that’s what I call coordination..

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Raw Redux – October 6, 2008

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This week on Raw: Beth Phoenix and Santino scored an upset victory over Jamie Noble and Mickie James in a mixed tag match after which things got heated between Layla‘s current and former squeezes. Plus Kelly Kelly picked up a singles victory over Jillian, in a match that was completely overshadowed by the inane ramblings of four grown men trying to act like they’re from the ghetto – while wearing body glitter.

Thoughts & Reactions
This week’s Raw was a letdown on the Diva front and by the time the second Divas bout rolled around, I found myself heading for the ‘mute’ button my remote control because I was frankly getting a headache. Awards for production, WWE will not be getting. Cutting from the actual action to four men standing around hurling abuse at each other like kids on a playground was pathetic and there was just no way the audience could get into the match going on in the ring between Kelly and Jillian. It’s hard to review a match I feel I’ve only seen half of. That said, from what we did see, I’d say Kelly looked as progressive as ever and the match was fine. It wasn’t spectacular nor was it a total wash out, the work was fine and it was nice to see Kelly pick up some steam after losing to Beth Phoenix last week. Her job to Beth had to be done last week to build momentum for Beth vs Candice at No Mercy, but I’m glad WWE is back on the Kelly bandwagon and pushing her because she’s becoming a solid worker and the more opportunities she gets to go out there and gain that experience, the better she will be. Judging No Mercy to last night’s Raw, I would say Candice and Kelly have some similarities – both are competent in the ring, but have their issues with timing and such. Kelly however, has something that Candice doesn’t: ring presence. Though awkward at times, Kelly really seems comfortable in the ring and even though her ring-work may not be on Mickie James level, that comfortability in the ring adds more credibility to Kelly’s wrestling style and I think fans, critics and WWE officials alike are seeing the improvement in Kelly’s work and seeing it as a positive sign. She’s not perfect, but she’s making good headway. Jillian will always be a jobber, but got a decent amount of offense in this match so it wasn’t totally Kelly-dominated as you might expect.

As for the mixed tag match, there’s not much to say as there wasn’t a lot of Diva action in this one. Then again, I think we’ve seen Mickie vs Beth countless times that we don’t need a repeat, we can just close our eyes and envision these two going at it. Coming off a huge week of victories last week, I expected more development for Beth this week, but it became ‘The Santino Show’. Beth is the one who notched up three victories over the course of seven days and was treated little more than background filler, you wouldn’t be able to tell she just came off a successful Women’s Championship match the night before. Speaking of which, WWE darling, Candice was noticeably absent from Raw last night. I find that a little suspect, because considering they want to promote Candice as their ‘top Diva’, you’d think she’d be guaranteed a spot on the show. Is WWE’s enamour wearing off? Are WWE putting their stock in Kelly Kelly instead? I thought Kelly’s win last night was a building block towards challenging Beth for the title. The Beth-Candice feud virtually wrote itself and could have been a focal point of Raw for at least three months but WWE killed any momentum with their ‘poison pen booking’ and totally wore off any excitement to see this feud continue. It seems No Mercy was a blow off match. Which begs the question: What next for Candice?

I guess Layla isn’t going to be a salacious, ‘sex-pot’ (God I hate that word) in the way Lita and Trish were when they turned on Matt Hardy and Chris Jericho respectively. I would’ve expected Layla to slap the taste out of Jamie Noble’s mouth or get somewhat involved in the brawl between he and Regal, but nope. On one hand, it left something to be desired but on the other, it was a nice change. It kind of suggests that regal/noble status Layla is aiming for in her union with Regal, that she won’t get her hands dirty personally – she’ll get her man to do it for her. It’s a nice twist to what we’ve seen in the past, such as the two examples above. I think Layla definitely could play that ‘spoiled girl’ really well, making Regal do her dirty work and not lifting a finger herself.

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