Summer Skin has come to an end, and I feel it’s time for a bit of a review – to be more precise, a Summer Skin Roundup. We began our journey way back July 4th – seems like a long time ago, right? Well, over the course of two months, we’ve been treated to some delightful photoshoots. Okay, some were less delightful than others, but that’s not for me to decide – that’s for you, the visitors, to decide. I’ve wrangled up each Diva’s feature and found out what you (and I) thought of them. I’ve also determined which were the most popular, least popular, etc. Let’s get down to business, shall we? Read on to view my labor of love..

The following is in order of when they were added to WWE.com.

Michelle McCool

What You Said: You thought she looked pretty, but needed some meat on her bones. She didn’t look healthy.
What I Said: I didn’t dig the bikinis, but I thought she looked nice. Overall, it was a pretty unspectacular shoot.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; According to the poll results, 29 liked the shoot, while 17 didn’t.

Mickie James

What You Said: The words “fine”, “stunning”, and “beautiful” sprung to mind, so it was clear that you guys were fans of the shoot. It was stated that Mickie’s shoot was much better than Michelle’s, the only other one that had been revealed thus far.
What I Said: I loved that Mickie’s fun personality showed through in the photos – she mixed things up and made it interesting. I though she looked gorgeous and I admired the fact that her body, while bangin’, made her look unique amongst the trimmer girls.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; Pretty overwhemingly, I’d say. According to the poll results, 34 liked the shoot, while 4 didn’t.

Candice Michelle

What You Said: Opinions were pretty mixed; Among the complaints were dislike for her new, shorter hairstyle and the fact that her face looked like it had been “worked on”. Some said she had gotten less hot, while others defended her, claiming that many (including me) were unfairly criticizing her. In this shoot Candice, like always, proved to make for a pretty debatable discussion.
What I Said: I wasn’t fond of much of anything – I didn’t like the hair nor the bikinis, and her poses seemed over-the-top. I thought the classic look they were going for with her hair clashed with the more modern (and sorta trashy) attire she was wearing.
Yay or Nay?: ?; By golly, it was a dead tie! According to the poll results, 23 people liked the shoot, while another 23 felt differently. I couldn’t have planned that better if I tried!

Kelly Kelly

What You Said: Overwhelming consensus said that Kelly looked bland. The photos were boring, and it often looked like they took the photo she wasn’t ready; Sorta deer-in-the-headlights. Also, it was said that Kelly looked too “made up”, as if her makeup were caked on when the girl clearly doesn’t need it.
What I Said: I echoed the “repetitive” claims – even going so far as to say it looked as thought the same face was being pasted onto different body poses. There was zero variation, and Kelly just looked bored. Comparisons to statues were made, etc. Very, very blah.
Yay or Nay?: Nay!; But just by a hair. According to the poll results, 73 people liked the shoot, while 75 didn’t.

Jillian Hall

What You Said: This seemed to turn into a PSA for plastic surgery addiction – people were pointing out left and right the things Jillian seemed to have had “worked on”. From the lips to the skin to the nose to the boobs, people were highly critical of her non-natural looks. Some said she looked “confused”, even “allergic to the skin” with the way she constantly squinted.
What I Said: I mostly complained about the way her looks had changed (for the worse) over the years. One of my main pet peeves, exaggerated lips, way taken to a whole new level with this shoot, and I spent probably too long complaining about that. Overall, I didn’t like the shoot – Jillian’s store-bought looks kind of killed it.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; This was a surprise, in my opinion. According to the poll results, 87 people liked the shoot, while 47 didn’t.

Maryse

What You Said: Many claimed this to be the best so far, with some even jokingly saying it was “unfair” of Maryse to upstage the others.
What I Said: I loved the shoot – she managed to show sex appeal without going overboard with the facial expressions. Her bikinis were gorgeous, and her poses looked natural. I fawned over her gorgeous looks, too. And to be honest, this was where I truly started to like Maryse..
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; This was pretty much a landslide, I’d say. According to the poll results, 148 people liked the shoot, while a meager 20 didn’t.

Katie Lea

What You Said: Most were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the photos, saying she looked “amazing” and “fierce” and had one of the best shoots yet. This was pretty much unexpected by all, and nearly everyone had many positive things to say.
What I Said: I was shocked as well – Katie Lea hadn’t had the chance to really show off her photoshoot prowess before. Her intense stares worked really well, and I admired her “unique” and “mysterious” qualities that came through in the photos.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; It was pretty damn clear-cut. According to the poll results, 165 people liked the shoot, while 28 didn’t.

Victoria

What You Said: Some called this one of Victoria’s best shoots to date. Some felt it was “amazing”, while others didn’t think it was necessarily the best. The response was pretty much positive.
What I Said: I felt her shoot was mellow, which doesn’t usually fit her out-of-the-box personality. There was still that spark about the photos, I said, because her attitude shows through. I loved seeing her softer side..
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; This was another decisive one. According to the poll results, 134 people liked the shoot, while 40 didn’t.

Melina

What You Said: Many loved the variety in the photos and the fact that Melina was “active” in her photos, trying different poses. Words like “lovely” and “phenomenal” were tossed about, while some felt some of the photos left a bit to be desired.
What I Said: I, like you, loved the diversity she brought. A lot of it looked effortless, and I liked it. The shower photos kind of turned me off to it, though – I didn’t like the unflattering angles or the blatant “sexy” look they were going for there. Aside from that, I really enjoyed the shoot.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; Wow, this was quite one-sided. According to the poll results, 143 people liked the shoot, while 19 didn’t.

Natalya

What You Said: You loved her natural curves and thought she looked “incredible”. Her blonde hair in the photos, which by then had been dyed red, was preferred by some. Others claimed to like both looks. Some didn’t like her facial expressions, but overall you were pleasantly surprised by how well she worked a bikini.
What I Said: I never thought Natayla would look so great in a bikini – and that she did! She brought her character’s spunk to the photos, and I loved that someone who’s very much a wrestler could also look spectacular in photoshoots.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; According to the poll results, 130 people liked the shoot, while 41 didn’t.

Lena Yada

What You Said: She was dubbed a “natural beauty” and “sweet” by a few of you, but most couldn’t pinpoint why she belongs in the company, aside from her looks. Many were shocked to see so much time and material devoted to a Diva that’s never on TV.
What I Said: She definitely had the most playful shoot – she looked cute and had unique shots that really caught my eye. I loved her bikinis, which were as bright as the beach ball she was tossing around.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; According to the poll results, 102 people liked the shoot, while 59 didn’t.

Beth Phoenix

What You Said: With words like “gorgeous”, “fierce”, and “hot” floating around, it’s safe to say that you guys were impressed.
What I Said: I liked how Beth was able to incorporate her “Glamazon” gimmick into her shoot, looking like a true amazon in the tropical setting. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get past the fact that she felt the need to wear her headbands, but other than that, I was highly impressed that Beth could look both tough and sexy in one fell swoop.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; According to the poll results, 48 people liked the shoot, while 9 didn’t.

Layla

What You Said: You felt that everything – from the poses to the scenery to the bikinis – were perfect. “Amazing” was a recurring theme, and that pretty much says it all.
What I Said: I felt that Layla was always photogenic, and this was no exception. Everything was spectacular, and I thought she was in “top model” form. This was probably one of my favorite shoots of the entire “Summer Skin” batch!
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; Looks like she impressed you! According to the poll results, 111 people liked the shoot, while 19 didn’t.

Lilian Garcia

What You Said: Some thought it looked more “fitness”-y than “Diva”-y, with the bikinis and active poses. Still, the response was mostly positive, with some saying she looked great for her age. (Which, in my opinion, isn’t old in the slightest.)
What I Said: I liked seeing this rare side of Lilian, since she doesn’t do the “Diva thing” very often. I thought that this showed her potential to become a more well-rounded Diva, as her photos showed heaps of personality, which was more than some of her fellow Divas could say.
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; It was a bit closer than the other polls.. According to the poll results, 86 people liked the shoot, while 29 didn’t.

Eve Torres

What You Said: Most thought she looked gorgeous, with a few comments on the “authenticity” of her breasts. Boob job or no boob job? Others were more distracted by her bikinis, finding them tacky.
What I Said: I felt her photoshoot was pretty close to flawless – she’s gorgeous! I complimented her unique looks and the unconventional scenery she posed against. Though, I spent most of the time wondering why she is hardly used on TV..
Yay or Nay?: Yay!; According to the poll results, 91 people liked the shoot, while 23 didn’t.

Maria

What You Said: The majority disliked her look – namely her hair and choice of bikinis. Others claimed that this was one of the worst Summer Skin shoots. Some felt she was trying much too hard.
What I Said: I felt the hair was over-done – it didn’t fit with the rest of the look. The bikinis, I felt, were tacky, and the accessories weren’t the best choice. I, like you, thought that this photoshoot was one of the worst.
Yay or Nay?: Nay!; Apparently you weren’t too fond of this one.. 60 people liked the shoot, while 73 didn’t.

So, which was the most popular photoshoot? The least popular? How about most controversial?

Most Popular – Katie Lea
The vast majority were pleasantly surprised by newcomer Katie Lea’s ability to pose for great photos. Her “fierce” stare must have left you spellbound!

Katie Lea's Summer Skin Feature: Yay or Nay?

• Yay! - It's new and unexpected! (85%, 165 Votes)
• Nay! - She's not my kind of bikini babe. (15%, 28 Votes)

Total Voters: 193

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Least Popular – Maria
Maria’s was one of only two shoots to illicit a “Nay!” response from our visitors. Seemingly the scenery, combined with Maria’s “tacky” look, didn’t impress you.

Maria's Summer Skin Feature: Yay or Nay?

• Nay! - I don't envy her style.. (55%, 73 Votes)
• Yay! - If looks could kill! (45%, 60 Votes)

Total Voters: 133

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Most Controversial – Candice Michelle
Candice’s photoshoot was the only one to elicit tie in the poll, and the comments spawned a pretty mighty debate – is she unfairly bashed, or are the criticisms warranted? The world may never know!

Candice's Summer Skin Feature: Yay or Nay?

• Yay! - It's great to see her again! (50%, 23 Votes)
• Nay! - She'd be better off staying away.. (50%, 23 Votes)

Total Voters: 46

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Erin: Personally, my favorite photoshoot was Maryse’s. She continually puts out some of the best WWE.com photoshoots, and this one was no different. I just loved Maryse’s ability to make it look effortless while exuding sex appeal the entire time and not looking cheesy in the process. Her bikinis were simple, for the most part, and her makeup and accessories were kept minimal, which is just the way I like it. She just looked gorgeous in every single photo.

Melanie: It’s hard for me to choose a favourite, but I personally enjoyed four the most: Katie Lea, Layla, Maryse and Natalya. Katie’s was unexpectedly beautiful, I was pleasantly surprised. Layla and Maryse looked phenomenal, but I don’t think we could expect anything less from these two. Meanwhile, Natalya was the perfect combination of “wrestler” and “model”, she is built like a wrestler but looks beautiful and curvy in her bikinis.

What about you? What was your favorite Summer Skin photoshoot? Least favorite? What were your thoughts on a feature as a whole? Did WWE.com waste their time, or are you already excited for next year’s batch? Sound off in the comments!