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: Ashley’s gone, but not in every sense..
The upcoming video game release, “RAW vs. SmackDown 2009″, 
has announced many of its roster, the most surprising of which being Ashley Massaro, whom we all know was released from the WWE some time ago.. Hm.. I wonder how the *current* Divas who are MIA on this game feel about this? (Click for more info.)
Rating:
Hit or Miss?: 1 star makes it a MISS. I’m aware that they plan these video games out verrrryyy far in advance, but it is pretty ironic that when roster space is pretty limited on these games, one of the precious spots will be taken by a Diva who is not only no longer with the company, but also left a bitter taste in many a fan’s mouth. I always think it’s kind of cool to see a Diva all digitized an whatnot, but Ashley looks absolutely atrocious in the game. Seriously – look at the photo above – those makers did her no favors.
Story #2: TNA “Knocked Out” gets.. knocked out.
TNA recently released its “Knocked Out” DVD, 
solely dedicated to its Knockouts. It featured interviews with each Knockouts, as well as behind-the-scenes looks at photoshoots and stories of their respective paths to TNA. Diva Dirt reviewed the DVD, and it didn’t exactly pass with flying colors.. The main complaint was that TNA seemed to be more concerned with elevating their Knockouts above the Divas – it came across as arrogant and cocky. That, paired with empty and less-than-inspired chapters on each Knockout made us wonder if the DVD was even necessary. (See the original post.)
Rating: 
Hit or Miss?: 1 & 1/2 a star makes it a MISS. I appreciate that TNA is looking to push the Knockout brand by releasing this DVD, but I think they should have rounded up some better content. Constant comparisons to “other women wrestlers” does nothing to help theme in fact, it hinders their growth as a separate entity. If I wanted to watch boring character profiles and exhausting self-congratulations, I’d watch the Emmys, thanks..
Story #3: SmackDown Divas Get Extreme
It’s been a while since ECW saw Diva action, 
but this past Tuesday’s event featured a match between Divas Champion Michelle McCool and Maryse. The two had a very solid match, impressing many fans. Perhaps this is a sign that Tuesday deserves more of a femine touch? (See the original post.)
Rating:
Hit or Miss?: 4 & 1/2 stars makes it a HIT. Michelle and Maryse put on a helluva match, and the added aspect of it taking place on ECW gave it a different spin. Well, they didn’t go all “Extreme Rules” or anything, but as far as I concerned, the more people who see the Divas division compete, the better. Hopefully this is a sign of more exposure to come for the blue brand’s girls.
Story #4: GLOW returns, and wants YOU!
Historic all-women’s federation GLOW, 
the company who brought us former WWE Diva Ivory, is returning and wants to recruit young women looking to get into wrestling. They will be holding a reality show-type competition, with the winner receiving prize money and a contract with GLOW. (See the original post.)
Rating:
Hit or Miss?: 2 & 1/2 stars makes it a HIT, but barely. GLOW was a unique concept, but it wasn’t completely respectable wrestling – it included a lot of over-the-top antics and didn’t always have the greatest wrestling talents at its disposal. And the concept of a wrestling reality show gives be vibes of some Tough Enough/Diva Search hybrid, and I can’t say I’m itching to see that. Maybe GLOW can deliver some legitimate wrestling and compete with the Divas and Knockouts, but I’m not holding out hope..
Story #5: Blue & red to bleed.
SmackDown’s much-heralded move to
MyNetworkTV (a channel that about 2% of Americans get, apparently) has a new match for its premiere: Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix vs. Divas Champion Michelle McCool. It will be Raw vs. SmackDown – let’s see if SmackDown prevails over Raw like it has, product-wise, as of late. (See the original post.)
Rating:
Hit or Miss?: 4 a stars makes it a HIT. Champion vs. Champion is a bit played out, yes, but this is the first time the Divas have had a chance to do it. There’s been constant discussion on whether SmackDown has actually surpassed Raw in terms of quality, and what better way to judge this than have their two Champs face off? I can’t recall Beth and Michelle in a match together (but to be fair, my memory is atrocious), so this should be something new – and we all know how repetitive both brands have gotten as of late. It doesn’t advance Beth’s storyline going into No Mercy, but in a sense, if she does defeat Michelle, it can propel the importance for No Mercy’s Women’s Title match. I’m looking forward to seeing this – even if I don’t get the bloody channel they’re switching to. I’ve only been able to access that channel out of town, and even then I’d only watch it for static-infested late-night episodes of Will & Grace..
Story #6: Next Knockout Title match to be a 3-way.
TNA’s next PPV Bound For Glory is set to feature a 
triple threat match for the Knockout Title – Champ Taylor Wilde will take on both Awesome Kong and Roxxi Laveaux. (Click here for more info.)
Rating:
Hit or Miss?: 3 & 1/2 stars makes it a HIT. Taylor hasn’t exactly been exciting the pants off of fans, so having a triple threat match seems to inject some of that missing excitement into her Knockout Title reign. Awesome Kong is an obvious contender, but it should be interesting to see how tiny Taylor matches up after having won the title from her in the first place. Roxxi is sort of a wild card, but having been in action with Kong recently, she must have a score to settle, and I’m sure she won’t be doing Taylor any favors. All things considered, this match could be pretty damn interesting.
So, what’d you think? Did you think a hit was a miss or vice-versa! Let us know!
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27 Comments
I think Ashley being in Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 was a HIT….
The Ashley fans were and ARE SO HAPPY.
I agree with L0la.. ASHLEY BEING IN Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 was a HIT OR MARE THAN A HIT…
Well, I’d assume you’d agree with her, given you’re the SAME PERSON. IPs tell a lot, ya know..
LOL. I find it a hit. ;D I love Ashley! I do hate that the only change from the 08 game attire is her hair. But apparently you can download content from the internet for the game such as attire – so maybe you’ll be able to change outfits and whatnot. But I’m happy Ashley is in the game. :]
Ashley was a def miss. Why cant we just get rid of her? Please?
Ashley sucks, I hate that with the limited space as written above that deserving Divas – you know one’s that actually stay around for at least a whole year, and wrestle, and don’t get “injured” after nearly every match – don’t get this opportunity. Speaking on SD vs Raw ’09 do you think they would put Diva legends in this year? That would be awesome like Trish Stratus & Lita, oh and maybe Chyna….maybe…
i agree..n sure we wont see victoria again…but i hope divas r playabe in all matches like before it was way better
cant wait to create torrie for the first time i hope they have tht thing she used to have when she was on raw…tht pants u know wht i mean
seriosly i mean if they put ashley and not victoria or natalya or cherry or torrie
than its gonna be fucken gay and i aint gonna buy it
but then again im just gonna use ashley as a punkcing bag ;]]]
Why is there only 6 spots? Or just a mistake.. either way good picks
i agree with ashley being a miss
and everything else
I LOVE HIT OR MISS
Dumb, lol. If you guys read up on the game, the game will allow new Superstars to be downloaded off the internet; aka downloadable content such as new superstars, attire, arenas, and etc.. that way the game is up to date. So if a certain someone isn’t on the preset roster, you’ll more than likely get the wrestler in a nearer date.
If Ashley is in the game, Torrie should be, too.
the roster is going to be big this year (up to 60 wrestlers), the rumor is that there are going to be 10 divas this year and no legends.
I’m excited to see the champions versus champion match, if michelle wins I’ll be surprised. If they were gonna put Ashley in the game at least update her attire too, I still have hopes that the divas included in the leaked roster will make the final cut
10 divas….WOW
haha Ashley being in is a hit, so i can repeatedly bash her face in with a chair :P
Ashley is like a roach, she just won’t die! She just keeps showing up EVERYWHERE!
If she is in the game, and Victoria, Natalya or/and Maryse aren’t in the game, I am going to be really mad.
PS: Do you guys think that the Diva’s championship will be in the game?
I disagree with Erin, I think that the game did a really good job with making her. It only looks bad because, she never was too much of a looker to begin with
actually i just found out that if natalya or maryse aren’t in the game natalya and maryse are prob gonna be downloadable
You say ashley looks terrible. Most divas in the countdown pictures look terrible. If u look at the video they have her entrance spot on. Have u seen beths picture haha
I AM SO HAPPY ASHLEY IS U=IN THE GAME BUT I WOULD HAVE LIKED THAT THEY HAD TORRIE CHERRY AND VICTORIA!!!!!!
They probably kept Ashley in because it was an easy programming thing for THQ. She was in it last year so they already have the base to work with.
i wish torrie isnt there..i hated her attire n OVR last year so i think its our time to make it the right way…create
i happy ashley in the game, fuck all u haters, i also read torrie wilson is gonna be in the game, the best game yet, this was def a hit
Wow there are a lot more topics than the ashley 1
Divas like Maryse and Natalya aren’t in the game because the cutoff is WrestleMania in March. Neither Maryse or Natalya were around during WM, so it would make NO sense to put them in the game. I also agree about the Knockouts DVD. I saw some footage from it, and the self-praising got very old. When the Knockouts get watched by more than 8 people every Thursday, then they can talk about the Divas. Until then, zip it. Good list this week.
I think it is funny how Ashley has the lowest stats (so far). Kelly Kelly has higher ones than her!
Since there are already 5 Diva’s released already, here are my predictions for the next 5: Melina, Michelle, Maria, Victoria, and Jillian.
Also, I think that the three way Knockout Championship match is a total HIT I am pulling for Roxxi, though I don’t think that that would happen