It’s been 10 years since Trish Stratus was named Diva of the Decade as part of Raw’s 10th Anniversary celebration. With Raw’s 20th Anniversary just behind us, we think it’s time to look back at the last decade and crown a Diva of the Decade for the 2003-2013 period. Will Trish hang on to the crown, or will another Diva emerge? It’s all up to you!
Based on your nominations, we picked the 16 most popular Raw Divas to advance to our knock-out bracket tournament. Keep your eyes peeled over the next several weeks as you will be asked to choose between the greatest Raw Divas of this past decade and help us narrow it down from just 16 to one! (View the brackets below.)
Round 1: For round one’s second match-up, we’re pitting jack-of-all trades (Diva, broadcaster, host, trainer) Ivory against the paparazzi magnet Melina.
Watch both Divas in action:
Ivory takes on Women’s Champion Molly Holly at Armageddon 2003:
Melina faces Beth Phoenix in an “I Quit” match at Extreme Rules 2008:
Tournament brackets (drawn at random)
72 Comments
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I’d say Melina.People will debate on both women’s skills and who is a better wrestler,but when it comes to overall achivements I think we all can agree that Melina was the better one.
Kenu91 Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at
totally agree
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I’m going with Ivory. She was one tough Diva!
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WHERE IS MICHELLE MCCOOL????????????????
SherriShepherdWWE Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at
she was on Smackdown, never full time on Raw as a diva
Kenu91 Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at
it’s not fair, but Trish was the diva of this decade so it’s not so important
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once again its like Jazz and Kelly,
if you look at the last 10 years, Melina has had the better last 10 years run, Ivorys shining moments in WWE was 99-02, Ivory runs in 03-05 werent that memorable, so in this decade she really did nothing, so for that reason Melina
moogle Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at
I completely agree.
I adore and respect both of these powerful ladies; but ditto to what you said.
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Poor Ivory definitely doesn’t get enough credit. But like an above comment Ivory really did not do much in THIS decade. So, Melina.
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I want to vote Ivory, but she was pretty irrelevant during this past decade. Melina will win this round, deservingly.
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I personally believe Ivory was the superior worker, and had the best mic skills of any diva past or present – but like stated above; Ivory didn’t do much from 2003-2005, whilst Melina’s entire career was in the 2003-2013 span. Melina has to be a frontrunner to win the whole thing.
Timalee Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at
I thought Melina was released in 2011/12???
Timalee Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at
and didn’t start until 2005/06
She-Wolf Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at
Exactly, her entire career (2005-2011) was in the 2003-2013 timeframe.
Timalee Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at
oh I thought you were saying her career was 03-13 haha..I was like where Melina at cause I don’t see her. haha
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Both women are very talented and both achieved a lot in WWE but I have to vote for Melina on this one. :)
I just think Melina put on better matches and did a little bit more in her career than Ivory. Melina is also a bit more memorable as well. Just my opinion. Ivory was talented too but I’m voting for Melina. :)
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Melina.
Ivory’s overrated and Melina is more memorable.
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Melina gets my vote
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Easily debatable.. But Melina was more decorated than Ivory.. I really cannot decide simply because of what a badass total fox Ivory was compared to Melina. And well Melina she was one fiery woman
Ivory fiery, she would set anyone’s world on fire lol
Wrestling wise I really think ivory was the better wrestler though. She was more solid than Melina, i saw this because at some point melina kind of just kept switching moves trying to be more innovative but hey Melina rocks too! ;)
Both equally awesome and dominant on the mic.
Ivorys RTC was the peak but she kept kicking ass as time went along.
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Of course it had to be Trish vs Eve – IT JUST HAD TO BE :(
Anyways as for this I agree with SherriShepherdWWE. Melina had a wonderful career during the last decade while Ivory not so much. I’m gonna have to go with Melina.
EVEROCKS Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at
I know huh? I don’t even care i’m voting for Eve on that one. Trish already won that. lol
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Melina<333 *.* Damn I miss her so much!! That scream…
Anywho, i'm voting for Melina because in the last decade she acheived alot more.
Plus shes crushes Ivory in the charisma department.
She-Wolf Reply:
February 27th, 2013 at
Are you joking? I totally agree that Melina wins this poll, but no way in hell does Melina “crush Ivory in the charisma department.”
EVEROCKS Reply:
February 28th, 2013 at
I respect your opinion but it wont change mine…
Essex Boy Reply:
March 8th, 2013 at
LMFAO @ Melina crushes Ivory in the charisma department. Do you’re reserach.
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Why do they keep putting up matches that they lost in???
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Melina for the same reason stated many times during this decade melina had the bigger career.
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thank god they didnt put michelle
btw i can debate for both these divas but melina is pretty much a very accomplished and popular diva in this decade
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Melina for the fact that she has done more in WWE than Ivory has.
Ivory is still one of the best though.
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Love both, hard choice, but while Ivory was a jack of all trades, Melina accomplished more, so my vote goes to her!!
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Melina has done more in the past decade than Ivory. My vote goes to Melina.
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Melina, although Layla should be on this list somewhere. In addition to Alicia Fox, Natalya and Michelle McCool.
Raekon Reply:
February 28th, 2013 at
All 4 you mentioned were mainly Smackdown divas, while this is about Raw.
That’s why they are not included. :)
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You know, I feel ifIvory had caught on that Roll up she would have won, and her shoulders weren’t even on the mat until he said 3! But i think overall Melina (2005/6 – 2011/12) Was more successful than Ivory (1996-2004) in the past Decade. But when it comes to Diva of the Decade we have to look from 2003-2013….so anyone’s success before 2003 doesn’t count :) Meaning 2 of Lita’s titles don’t count, None of Ivory’s count. I think only one of Jazz’s count. Only like 4 of Trish’s count..you have to really think about this.haha
Litaker61 Reply:
February 28th, 2013 at
Only one of Lita’s reigns doesn’t count and that is her first in 2000. Her other three were post ’03 (2004, and two in 2006).
Timalee Reply:
March 1st, 2013 at
oh i thought it was in 2002 hahaha…i should know this hahah
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I love both of these ladies but come one! Its a total no brainer. Melina will win this hands down.
The fight for the top bracket is going to be a huge fight and i see Melina and Mickie James going to the Semi Finals which is going to be a really tough choice for me because I LOVE both of them!!! In the bottom bracket I see Trish and Victoria going to the Semi Finals where I can honestly see Victoria make it to the end. As to who will win, I’m not sure BUT I am hoping for a certain country girl to reign supreme!!!
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Gotta go with everyone else with this one. Even though I like Ivory better overall, Melina had a much better career from 2003-2013. Ivory’s last match was in 2003, then she got moved to doing WWE Experience and being a part-time interviewer and commentator until her contract ran out in 2005.
Based on the bracketing, it looks like it’s going to come down to Mickie James vs. Trish or Lita.
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Ivory All Tha Way Shame Jacqueline And Victoria Are In Tha Same Bracket :( I’ll Be Voting Jacqueline Jazz Trish
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Ivory did a hell of a lot during her 1998 – 2002 run, but in 2003 she didn’t do much, so Melina wins
but LOLOLOL at the Ivory’s overrated comment someone posted, it was a Lita mark too #rich
WweLitafan4ever Reply:
February 28th, 2013 at
Yeah,hilarious…not.
Seriously,what’s with the “Lita mark” name calling.And Lita isn’t even overrated.
Lancerboi1986 Reply:
February 28th, 2013 at
That IS so funny lol.
Ace Of Base Reply:
February 28th, 2013 at
JD you’re always trolling, it’s getting very annoying. You’d do well to respect others opinions. If WWELiTAFAN4EVER thinks Ivory was overrated, let it be. You don’t have to insult them by calling them marks. It’s also lame and silly really, we’re all a bunch of marks when you think about it. Just for different divas, so it is pointless to bring up in every thread.
Anyways, I loved both of these divas and I miss them both equally. In my honest opinion, Ivory was a great heel diva as part of the RTC and she had the best mic skills of all the divas. Her and Melina actually, so this was so tough, but based on the fact that Melina was alot more active than Ivory(which I think was a fking crime WWE committed to let Ivory go to waste on that show she hosted with Todd), Melina gets my vote.
JD Sensations Reply:
February 28th, 2013 at
hmmm, always trolling i dont think so. A bit rich that you call me out for calling people marks yet you call me a troll just because i find someones opinion funny…
I don’t call everyone marks, but it’s sad how (mostly the Lita fans) hate it when their diva loses, saying she should have won because she got a better crowd reaction and are always badmouthing every other diva
Ace Of Base Reply:
March 1st, 2013 at
Always bad mouthing every diva? That is not true. You’re generalizing and you dont’t speak for everyone who’s a Lita fan. That equals, epic fail and I think you’re just making a fool of yourself by spewing ignorant comments like these. Quit your shit please, it is lame beyond words. Other than these catty comments you throw here and there, I have no quarrels with you.