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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05. Rhaka Khan (Last Week: #7)
Last week’s #7 is this week’s #5. Rhaka Khan made her women’s division debut on Impact a week ago and this week she was announced for a match at Bound For Glory. The other Knockouts better watch out because this amazon is destined for big things!
Erin: The ‘dominant female’ schtick may be overdone, but she still brings a unique dynamic. I’d love to see how she interacts with other Knockouts in a full-blown feud.
Melanie: I’ve always loved Rhaka’s look and felt she could be huge for the women’s division in TNA, but actually she’s not that great in the ring.
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04. Raisha Saeed (New Entry)
The highest new entry this week is Raisha Saeed at #4. It was her charge, Awesome Kong, however that did most of the work in a tag team match on Impact.
Erin: It’s so strange to see her wrestle with her entire outfit on. It’s different, to say the least. It’s nice to see her getting more involved with Kong, though..
Melanie: I wish they’d ditch this gimmick and let Melissa really shine.
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03. Brie (and Nicole) Bella (Last Week: #4)
Brie moves up one spot this week to #3. Brie scored a victory over Natalya securing her undefeated streak for yet another week.
Erin: How long are the looking to stretch out the ‘switcheroo’ gimmick? I’m just waiting for Natalya or Victoria to wise up, and then things can get really interesting..
Melanie: I like this gimmick and sure it’s been going on for a while now, but what happened to the old good days when we had to wait months for the reveal? I’m sure if they did the reveal, we’d find something else to complain about.
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02. Awesome Kong (Last Week: #3)
Kong moves up one spot after falling to #3 last week. The former Knockouts Champion scored a tag team victory over both of her opponents for Bound For Glory, Roxxi and Taylor Wilde. If she can do the same tonight at the pay per view, we may have a new #1 next week.
Erin: I think she’s destined for to be Knockouts Champ again, and by the looks of it, nothing’s going to stop her.
Melanie: Dominant Kong, shock horror.
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01. Beth Phoenix (Last Week: #1)
Beth continues her streak at #1 and no other Diva deserves it better. For logistical reasons, we incorporate pay per views into the following week’s chart. So that gives Beth a huge victory over Candice at No Mercy followed by a mixed tag victory on Raw this week. Last week, Beth made a meteoric jump from #5 to #1 after wins on both Raw and SmackDown. The Glamazon is no doubt, the Diva of the hour.
Erin: She’s got the Women’s Title, a winning gimmick with Santino, and numerous victories under her belt. Beth’s got everything going for her, and I don’t see that ending any time soon.
Melanie: Things are looking good for Beth right now, she’s getting a lot of attention.
