Thursday, April 25, 2024

Natalya is Just Peachy

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Natalya has a new photoshoot up on WWE.com, aptly titled “Peachy”. Oh WWE.com, you have *such* a way with words.. Personally, I like how Natalya is usually more covered up than the other Divas. It’s kind of a breath of fresh air compared to the bejeweled bras and exposed thongs we’re used to seeing. Overall, I like the look she’s got going. And I’m probably transferring some of my Lindsay Lohan hate here, but I’d burn the tights. IMO, those are only acceptable with a looser fitting item on top.

Anywho, enough with the fashion critique! Click the thumbnails below to view the full photos.

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Wrestling’s First Lady *Cough* Does The Hustle

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Wrestling’s self proclaimed first lady (oh please), Missy Hyatt takes center stage on this week’s Heyman Hustle… as the tables turn on the former ECW head honcho, as he’s the one who gets hustled! Missy has been employed by all three major brands: WCW, ECW and even a short lived stint in WWE where she hosted her own talk show, “Missy’s Manor.” Missy and Heyman haven’t always seen eye to eye, regardez:

“Is it any wonder that this woman walks away with a pair of 44DDD’s and NO ONE NOTICES because all she does is yack yack yack yack yack? I’ve never seen anyone kill their own sex appeal as much as Missy… Oh, don’t get me started!”

As annoying as she is (and as smacked out on crack as she looks), Missy is pretty hilarious on this episode of the Hustle. Among the craziness:

• Watch as Missy explains how she’s slept with Emmy winners, Oscar winners and many more (Oscar winners? Hmm, Jack Nicholson has quite the track record, I doubt any other A-Lister would touch her!)
• Missy sets her sights on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as her future husband!
• Diva controversy: Inside a convenience store Missy picks up a bottle of (what I’m assuming is) champagne and says “Oh my god, I’ve seen Tammy put that somewhere you don’t wanna know…” Referring to former WWE Diva, Sunny perhaps? The two used to have their own Internet porn site.

Anyway, think Janice from Friends but as the lead character and not a supporting one! Be sure to check it out by clicking here. Someone give this girl a reality show or a sitcom!

Love Sick: Knockout Concussed

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TNA Knockout Angelina Love found herself with a concussion following Monday night’s iMPACT! tapings. One half of the Beautiful People, Love wrestled Roxxi Laveaux in scenes that will air tonight on Spike TV. Ang wrote the following blog, updating fans on her health:

Hey everybody!

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has sent me emails, myspace mesages and texts regarding my injury at the TNA tapings yesterday.

I did bop my head and get a concussion but I am doing just fine. I got home today and took a big long nap and tomorrow I’m going in for a massage on my neck.

So I’ll be just fine! The next time you’ll see me I’ll be at the Slammiversary PPV at the Desota Center in Southaven, MS with my Partner In Crime and the other half of The Beautiful People, Velvet Sky!
Thanks again everyone for all the love, support and well wishes!
HOLLER!!!!!!!!

ANGEL/Angelina

YouTube Classics: Lita/Trish vs. Torrie/Stacy in a B&P Match

Welcome to the YouTube Classics! This week, our theme is “T&A”, matches with a decidedly T&A theme. Today, we have Lita & Trish Stratus vs. Torrie Wilson & Stacy Keibler in a Bra & Panties match from the Invasion PPV from 2001:

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Give Me Catalogue!

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Michelle McCool is back with her latest photoshoot at WWE.com, “Heavensent.” Michelle is the master of catalogue poses, although it doesn’t really work in this shoot. Showing more skin than some of her past shoots, there’s definitely a contradiction between her posing and her clothing. Needless to say, I’m not a big fan of this set; though must admire her amazing toned body! Check out the photoshoot in our spankin’ new gallery by clicking here.

What do you guys think? Yay or nay? Vote below:

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iMPACT! Spoilers: New Knockout Joins Fray

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Warning: This post contains spoilers, scroll away now if you don’t want to be spoiled!

Next week on iMPACT!, fans will see the debut of a new TNA Knockout, who from the description seems to be acting as a “problem solver” for the Beautiful People tag team of Angelina Love and Velvet Sky. Independent worker, Mickie Knuckles will make her debut next week on the show. PWInsider.com reports that Knuckles isn’t shy about doing more gory matches (think blood and guts):

The new TNA Knockout that hit the ring during tonight’s Impact taping was IWA Mid-South star Mickie Knuckles, who was trained by Ian Rotten. She’s won the IWA Queen of the Death Match tournament in the past, so she’s not shy about doing blood and guts style bouts if TNA ever goes in that direction for the Knockouts division.

As a member of the Beautiful People, I would think she’s designed to pair off with ODB.

For more on Mickie Knuckles, visit www.mickieknuckles.com.

Perfect Fit: Reloaded

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Ladies, I know you have a pair of jeans tucked away, that unlike all your other pairs of jeans are your comfort jeans. These jeans are the “perfect fit.” Well, Erin and I are looking for our perfect fit in a new blogger. While the saying may be that three’s a crowd, we hear the ménage à trois is all the rage! This position is very important to us as we’re looking for someone just right for Diva Dirt. So whether you be a “diva” yourself or a man with the magic touch… we want to hear from you.

Our perfect fit will take on a full-time position at Diva Dirt with us, as well as take home a quarterly wage of $50. If you think you’re the person we’ve been waiting for all our lives check out our specially designed page with all the details! Click here »

SmackDown! Spoilers: Battle of the Blondes

EDIT: More detailed spoilers added!

It’s going to be (*COUGHperoxideCOUGH*) blonde-on-blonde this week on SmackDown!, highlight below to read:

Somewhere again backstage, Cherry was getting checked over in the trainer’s room, sporting a nice bruise on her face, when Maryse walked in. Words were exchanged, and a match was up next.

Michelle McCool vs. Maryse w/ Deuce and Domino. Towards the end of the match Cherry’s music plays and she comes out to the ramp, distracting Maryse long enough for Michelle to get the submission and the win.

Initial thoughts after the cut:

TNA iMPACT Spoilers for June 5th

Highlight below for the spoilers for next week’s iMPACT:

ODB defeated Velvet Sky in a Street Fight. Angelina Love attacked ODB. Roxxi and Gail made the save. A new Knockout made the save for the Beautiful People and they Paperbagged Kim.

• TNA Knockout champ Awesome Kong defeated former WCW star Daffney.

Summer Sizzler Series: Terri in “Tropical Pleasures”

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TERRI RUNNELS IN “TROPICAL PLEASURES”

Welcome to the start of our new summer feature – the Summer Sizzler Series! (and for those in the know, yes, I “borrowed” it from OVW :P) Today, we have Terri Runnels‘ segment from the “Tropical Pleasures” DVD from 2002. Enjoy the HQ video and stills!

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My Future’s So Bright, I’ve Gotta Wear Shades..

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Melina has yet another new WWE.com photoshoot – this time entitled “Brownout”. I know it’s a play on words (like “blackout”, but she’s wearing brown.. OMG LOL), but that name is totally giving me strange images. Anywayyysss, I’m not too keen on the look. I wasn’t a fan if the look (both the outfit and the strange updo) when she wore it on RAW two weeks ago, and I’m still not loving it. The random addition of a desk chair that I’m *convinced* is one that I had in my college dorm this past year doesn’t salvage it, either.

Also, the combo of black and brown colors kind of irks me, but that’d be the photo director’s problem. I mean, we’re talking about the geniuses that have Divas posing in front of popcorn machines and brandishing cotton candy while lounging on concrete stairs. They’re not exactly winning awards for their work.. (Click here to see the full photoshoot.)

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RAW Redux – May 26, 2008

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This week on RAW: BFFs, Melina and Jillian came to blows in the ring, Beth Phoenix watched and commentated, an “I Quit” match was announced for One Night Stand, Mickie James appeared in a pointless segment while JBL made a “subtle” escort joke and Katie Lea shined on the mic!

Thoughts & Reactions
Erin’s psychic powers yesterday predicted that Melina and Beth will face off in an “I Quit Match” while I was leaning more towards cage match or strap match, but “I Quit” works fine for me too! Beth and Melina saw some storyline advancement going into their big battle this Sunday night and gosh, is it just me or is there an air of excitement surrounding the future of the women’s division right now? Of course, WWE has tightened up and are delivering solid women’s action but to go a step further and deliver a first with this match… I’m certainly excited! I just hope that all the WWE Divas will be in the back watching this on the monitor on tenterhooks. Because for me this match marks a revolution of some-kind and that’s something that all these Divas, no matter what show they’re on should support.

I wasn’t really happy with the Melina-Jillian match, partly because just a couple of weeks ago they were BFFs. I think this is a feud they could have explored after Melina’s done with Beth. But they rushed it and it was all over in like 2-3 minutes. I do understand that there’s no other heel Divas so that would explain why they went this route. Melina is officially a face, I have always wondered what that would be like since she’s so devilish, but the fans seem to love her – note the big pop when she came out. To be a great Diva you need to be versatile as a face and a heel, Melina seems to be going in the right direction so far. Anyway, this match was a little sloppy, see the end spot before Melina hit her submission hold. Adding soundtrack to this match was Beth Phoenix on commentary, for me it didn’t work. After hearing Melina on commentary last week, I was underwhelmed by Beth, she came across really bland and boring and “textbook” like she was reading an autocue. Anyway, I cannot wait till One Night Stand!

Mickie James has been stuck on “backstage” mode in recent weeks, I guess it makes a nice change but at the same time, she is the freakin’ Women’s Champion. I guess we’re not going to get Katie vs Mickie after all *sniffle* no advancement there. Instead, Mickie gets a backstage segment with Vince and JBL. A nice subtle reference to Ashley there, I guess it was inevitable and Creative thought enough time had passed. Notice how Ashley was again, noticeably absent… not that I’m complaining. I don’t know about you but the phrase “bodily fluids” makes me cringe, it always has. Mickie is a bad actor.

From Mickie’s robotic Razzie winning performance, we get Katie Lea who is rather playful on the mic, isn’t she? Her mannerisms are very diva-ish, not Diva-Diva-ish, but like Mariah Carey diva-ish. Finally, a high profile feud and push for the Burchills. This segment came across very well, I think working will Mr. Kennedy will help give Paul the rub, while we get to see more of Katie. I was kinda hoping Mickie would run down the ramp and attack her *sigh* maybe a mixed tag team match is in our futures, though.

“I Quit” Match Announced for One Night Stand

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It looks like Melanie was on to something! Moments ago on RAW, it was announced that Melina and Beth Phoenix will compete in an “I Quit” match this Sunday at One Night Stand. I could be wrong, but wouldn’t this be the first of it’s kind for the Divas? For those unfamiliar with the premise of the match, here’s Wikipedia to the rescue:

An “I Quit” Match is a type of professional wrestling match in which the only way to win is to make the opponent say the words “I quit” (usually into a microphone). Generally, whenever a wrestler knocks down his opponent with a move or inflicts a submission move, he will grab the microphone and ask the opponent to say “I quit,” and the opponent (at least early in the match) will make some kind of retort. “I Quit” matches are commonly used to settle kayfabe grudges and embarrass rivals, since saying “I Quit” is usually a sign of admitted inferiority.

And if may I brag for a moment, I suggested this match to Melanie earlier today. ;) I will now be accepting money via PayPal for psychic readings..

Awesome Kong Invitational Continues

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TNA’s Kurt Angle Awesome Kong Invitational is set to become a regular segment on TNA iMPACT! Yes folks, that’s right – TNA has run out of storylines for Kong already. Reeking of Kurt Angle’s own challenge skit in WWE, Kong challenges fans to face her in the ring – and obviously destroys them.

Tell me, how does this advance her character? How does this create competition for her Knockout Championship? You gotta hand it to TNA, they managed to turn the Kong character stale in record time. Just 5 months ago, she and Gail Kim were stealing the show; she won the Knockout title in the main event of iMPACT! and now? What could have been a major leap for the Knockout, wrestling men was quashed in a matter of minutes at Sacrifice when she was made to look weak and stupid. If anything, they should have used that a s a “character flaw” and really pushed Gail or ODB to finally beat her and win the title.

I certainly hope, if they continue with this storyline, they have her drop the title and let the other Knockouts put on decent matches and feud for the gold. For the first time since the TNA women’s division launched I think we’re seeing a turning of the tides – WWE’s women’s division is better.

Diva Dirt’s Wheel of Misfortune!

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We are using our powers of premonition to predict that tonight on RAW, a match between Beth Phoenix and Melina will be announced for One Night Stand. These Divas have been locked in an intense feud which has provided must-watch television for the masses and has certainly rejuvenated my interest in the women’s division! For those not familiar with the One Night Stand concept, every match has a special “Extreme Rules” stipulation: Randy Orton will face Triple H in a Last Man Standing Match, Undertaker vs Edge in a TLC Match etc.

Last year, we were given – no, not a Divas ladder match. No, not a hardcore rules match… a fucking pudding match. Granted, Candice Michelle was involved so y’know! But this year, the feud is intense, the feud is about wrestling and we just can’t picture Beth in a pudding match. So, we’ve dusted off our “Wheel of Misfortune” to concoct some stipulations for the Glamazon and the A-List Diva! Vote for your favourite below and if you don’t like any of ’em, leave your own ideas in a comment!

Leather Strap Match: This match hasn’t been in WWE for a century and a half, I think it’s the ultimate Divas stipulation match. Please, WWE dust it off! Whenever there’s a big Divas feud, break out the strap… this could be the start of a tradition! We’d love to see Beth and Melina lock horns tied to each end of a leather strap because it could have some storyline semblance. After all, Melina has been attacking Beth of late with her “boot of woe”, just replace the boot with a strap!

Divas Street Fight: The last time the Divas were involved in a street fight/falls count anywhere match was on RAW last year, between Melina and Mickie. This match could be a little more Diva friendly, since I can’t picture WWE putting them in a ladder match. With Beth’s brute force (remember her slamming Melina into the locker repeatedly?!) it could be interesting to see how she uses the arena as her weapon against Melina.

Paddle On A Pole Match: This match, in the past, has had T&A connotations (light spanking, anyone?) but given the right combination of Divas (which we have here), the paddle could prove a dreaded weapon for either Beth or Melina! Given Beth’s distinct size advantage over Melina, this could be a great equaliser for Melina to wear out the Glamazon!

Divas Cage Match: For the second time in history, is it possible that WWE could break out the steel cage for the Divas? We’d like to think so! Melina and Beth locked inside the steel cage could help settle their differences once and for all! It would also help determine a new No.1 Contender for the Women’s Championship. After you’ve survived and won a cage match, you surely deserve a shot at Mickie, right?

“I Quit” Match: With a similar theme to the match above, this would again settle the score between the Glamazon and the A-Lister and determine a new challenger for Mickie. These girls have so far pulled out all the stops – Melina attacking Beth with her boot and Beth beating the crap out of her backstage – maybe the words “I quit” are the only way to go?

Whatever the option here, I’m looking for a history-making match. Please, please don’t dump us with another freakin’ lumberjack match or I will sue. Which match would you like to see? Vote now! If you have your own idea, leave a comment!

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YouTube Classics: Stacy vs. Torrie in an Eggnog Match

Welcome to the YouTube Classics! This week, our theme will be “T&A”, matches with a decidedly T&A theme. They don’t always have to be pure cheesecake – these matches can be quite entertaining and competitive despite the fact that the Divas are doing slightly demeaning acts. :P Today, we have Stacy Keibler vs. Torrie Wilson in an eggnog match from the December 24th, 2001 RAW:

Happy Birthday Ashley!

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Wow! Ashley turns 29 years old today! What a year for her, too! Possibly one of her most hardest years she has ever had to endure. Ashley may not be the most liked or loved Diva on the wrestling roster, but she certainly is a kind individual in my eyes. I hope she can put all this drama that’s been occuring lately – behind her – and to move on, with a fresh new start!

We here at Diva Dirt want to wish you a Happy Birthday, Ashley (atleast I do)!

Who is This Strange Woman?

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She’s been dubbed “the forgotten Diva” on the “forgotten show”, but perhaps once ECW joins forces with RAW, that may change. Until that time comes, Lena manages to look consistently spectacular in her photoshoots. I know that that means next to nothing when it comes to wrestling, charisma, or dancing abilities (which surprisingly hold a lot of stock in ECW…), but at least she’s got one thing going for her. (Click here to view the rest of the photos.)

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Give Me a “Hell Yeah!”

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Okay, so Stone Cold Steve Austin has absolutely nothing to do with this post, I figured it was sort of relevant, as our favorite headline generator Ashley is set to star in the music video for Rev Theory’s “Hell Yeah”. Though, adding Austin in does make this post exponentially cooler, no? Anywho, WWE.com has the lowdown on the music video and the “Dirty Diva”‘s involvement, along with photos from the shoot and a behind the scenes look of the video.

Ashley explained how a chance meeting at WrestleMania XXIV led to her becoming part of the video [for “Hell Yeah”]. “At WrestleMania, we got along really well. We were just kicking it backstage and they said ‘we’re shooting a video this Friday and you should be in it.’ And I was like, ‘All right. I’m not doing anything on Friday. Let’s go’.”

And go she did. Like last year’s appearance on Survivor: China, the video shoot had just the hint of danger that Ashley enjoys. “I actually got to drive a car up to 110 mph,” Ashley said with a grin. “We were in the middle of nowhere, just ripping it.”

Sounds absolutely fascinating! Personally, I’ve lost interest in music videos long ago. They’re basically all the same these days. Anything since Snoop Dogg had people morph into dogs and TLC liquified themselves has been simply dull.

In case you’re wondering what the song sounds like, here it is:

Rev Theory – Hell Yeah!.mp3 –

Ashley Gets Political… Seriously!

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Escort yesterday, world peace leader today. Escort Ashley sent out a feel good message on her MySpace in honour of Memorial Day in the States tomorrow. The Dirty Diva wants y’all to wake up, put on your make up and say a little prayer… for the troops?! Forever and ever they’ll stay in her (and let’s not forget her punks’) heart and she will always love them:

Aside from my silly birthday I’d like to take this time to talk about this insane war we have going on that feel like it will never end. I have had the utmost pleasure meeting and hanging with the Soldiers while out in Saudi, Iraq, and Kuwait. These guys are out there day in and day out busting their asses for our freedom. Now I can’t say I’m pro war, we won’t even get into that but Memorial day is a day we should all seriously take a moment for tho soldiers who have lost their lives and theirs a numerous amount now. I wish you guys could understand and have seen it through your own eyes. we owe them so much moe than they deserve. And this is a day that the ones that are home safe and sound thank god…show your respect. they are on the frontlines fighting for us and its so hard for them out there. Makes our sched look like cake.

So to all of yall that can hear me out there…WE..Ashley and my punks are with you all the way, can not thank you enough for what you’ve done. My bday seems insignifcant considering what these guys have put at stake to put themselves out there.

WE LOVE YOU guys.

If you guys could all post s message to them here i’d reaelly appreciate it. We can’t wait till you guys come home, stay f’ing safe. We can’t wait for this thing to be over.

Ya know, I could almost see some endearment in her blog if it wasn’t so contrived. Hey Ashley, what about all the innocent men, women and children that have died in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries? Just because they live in those countries, they’re terrorists and they deserve to die?! The troops are the one on the offensive, the lives they have lost (which I’m not trying to detract from) are likely a fraction of the civillians lost in those countries. They aren’t terrorists, they aren’t Islamic extremists, they are just ordinary people like you and I. Many of these people live in poverty, struggle to survive – but hey, why not drop bombs on them as if their lives aren’t hard and shitty enough. Ashley, how about you take a moment to think about them? The troops have guns, heavy artillery – these civillians have nothing.

Diva Dirt on The Heyman Hustle!

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We’ve made it! We’ve really made it! Diva Dirt‘s bid for world blog domination is underway! We got a little shout out this week on the official website for ECW maestro Paul Heyman’s Heyman Hustle! Erin reported earlier this week on Paul’s blog about Tito Ortiz and girlfriend Jenna Jameson possibly joining WWE, Diva Dirt along with many other news/blog sites is listed under “Other Links” where you can check out other sites who’ve made Paul’s blog a talking point. Check out the screenshot below:

Spotted: Socialite Stacy “Rihannas It Up” For Maxim

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With Rihanna making press (and waves) for her leather ensembles on her Good Girl Gone Bad tour, it seems former WWE Diva turned Dancing With the Stars finalist turned celebrity socialite, Stacy Keibler is capitalising on the look and turning into a fashion must. The former Babe of the Year looked very sassy as she arrived at the launch party for 2008’s Maxim Hot 100.

Seems “S” (that’s Stacy, in Gossip Girl language) has become quite the fashionista during her time in Hollywood, though her pink heels kinda deter from the overall look. Stacy was at the bash with boyfriend “G” (that’s Geoff Stults… damnit, play along!) which was also attended by other D-List celebs and reality trash such as that girl off The Hills, Tila Tequila and Nicole from PCD. Sure Stacy’s got the look now, but she needs to be hanging with a new crowd… in my eyes, she’d get more “cool points” for hanging with “T” (Torrie Wilson) and the other “G” (Gail Kim). What do you think… good, bad or otherwise?

WWE to Jillian: You Suck (Basically)

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WWE continues to find new ways to infuriate fans. This time, WWE.com is counting down the 25 most annoying gimmicks in history. Hmm, oh yeah just dump it on the talent when it’s fucking retarded writers that come up with this shit. Worse yet… one of those annoying ones listed is the uber talented Jillian of RAW. Even though Jillian is still under contract and still busting her gut for WWE, they proceed to tell her (in a roundabout way) that she sucks and she’s annoying. Needless to say, I’m a little pissed off:

I understand it’s just entertainment and it’s just for fun, but again these gimmicks are thought up by the writers. Why not have a list of “24 Most Retarded Writers”, no prizes for who would top that list… “Racist Neo-Nazi: Michael Hayes”. WWE has done nothing to ingratiate itself to Jillian, dumping her with dumbass gimmick after dumbass gimmick; I’m surprised they even realise she’s talented in the ring. From the “growth” on her face to the once-humourous-but-now-boring singing gimmick. Which is worst? Vote now:

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The Reason Why Knockouts Are Most Watched

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Dirty. Old. Men. It’s been long talked about on the ‘net how the TNA Knockouts are regularly the most watched segments but it’s not because of fans like you and I, who appreciate real women’s wrestling. No… the high ratings can be attributed to dirty old men, specifically those aged 50+

New intel shows that iMPACT!’s strongest viewership comes from men aged 50 and above. I would love to be a fly on the wall in the Knockout lockerroom right about now; I’m sure the likes of Angelina Love and Velvet Sky were bragging how they’re the most watched TNA stars; I wonder what they would be saying now…

The WWE Divas just let out a sigh of relief. Not to encourage them, but honestly, these dirty old pervs should be watching WWE. I don’t think anyone can argue against the fact that the Divas are sexier than the Knockouts – for the most part anyway. Not to detract from the TNA girls.

SmackDown!: The Award Goes To…

Maryse for Best Comedic Performance! Oh Jesus, if you haven’t had a good old laugh in quite a while… this will certainly do it for you! Remember this video from a few weeks ago, when Cherry slapped Maryse and she had a violent fit? Well turns out that Maryse’s wild (over)reactions aren’t just triggered when she is attacked… they happen when she is the one on the offensive too. Case in point, last night’s SmackDown! match. It was Cherry, Jesse & Festus taking on Maryse, Deuce & Domino. Skip to the 7:50 mark to see Maryse going all Exorcist on us (again!):

Oh and if that didn’t have you laughing your head off, skip to the end for a replay at normal speed as well as in slow motion!!!

Now onto my thoughts: Though the Divas only got a little ring time, both Maryse and Cherry seemed really competent in the ring. They have had a handful of televised matches between them and already, are miles ahead of the irksome Ashley. On the whole, I was really underwhelmed with SmackDown! to be honest, sure these two put on a decent effort but three minutes of Diva action on the whole show is not good! I cannot believe that Michelle and Natalya got shafted off the show completely, what are the writers smoking?! They are the ones that have built up Michelle as SmackDown!’s top Diva, they are the ones who have booked Natalya so dominantly… yet they are left off the show altogether?

Awkward Moment With Michelle McCool

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Joey Styles has been doing a pretty good job over at WWE.com, huh? I mean lots of new content, video interviews etc. etc. I should probably get this copywritten before I put it out there – but I just had an idea for a new segment for WWE.com, “Awkward Moments With…” in fact, Joey’s latest interview could even serve up as the first episode!

Check out this pretty funny (for all the wrong reasons) “interview” with Michelle McCool. A new odd couple, perhaps?