For those of you that are suscribed to Total Nonstop Action’s text messaging service, you might have already heard that a certain TNA Knockout will have her head shaved bald by the end of TNA’s Pay-Per-View, Sacrifice. The Knockouts participating in this hair-threatening match include Gail Kim, ODB, Traci Brooks, Velvet Sky, Angelina Love, Jacqueline, Christy Hemme, Roxxi Laveaux, Rhaka Khan, and Salinas. Pretty much the whole female roster, without the likes of Raisha Saeed and Payton Banks.

Personally, this match-type takes me back all the way to 2004, when Molly Holly had her head shaved by Victoria at Wrestlemania XX. Is it ironic that another storyline from the WWE Creative Writing team is being redone by TNA? To be honest - not really. But hey, it’s ratings. Everyone likes a bald chick, right?

The stipulation is pretty much a number one contender’s match. The winning Knockout will indeed face Awesome Kong some point in the future for the TNA Knockout Championship, and the runner-up gets her head shaved bald! I think the only Knockout that would be able to pull off a shaven head would be ODB. I mean, come on! What could ruin ODB’s fan appreciation thus far with the TNA crowd? Absolutely nothing! And hey, she could definitely pull off a G.I Jane gimmick.. Don’t you think?

I’m signing off on Ashleygate reporting for today, so I wanted to end this carazay day with a poll! We want to know whether or not you think Ashley is innocent of the allegations made against her or if she’s guilty as sin. Let your voice be heard!

Furthermore, please comment and let us know why you chose the option that you voted for! What do you think is going on here? What do you think WWE should do? Are you an Ashley fan, have you been affected by these rumours or are you standing by your gal?

TMZ has picked up on Ashleygate, although not directly mentioning the Diva. The gossip site’s rather suggestive title reads, “WWE Diva Fingerd in Escort Ring”… classy:

A prominent female WWE star has been named as an employee of an L.A. escort service that the FBI is probing.

The FBI confirms to TMZ that there’s an investigation into the Bella Models escort service in California and Florida, but wouldn’t confirm the WWE star’s role. Rolling Stone says that, according to the Bureau, the WWE babe, Playboy and Maxim models, and porn stars were employed by Bella.

We’ve put in a call to the WWE, but haven’t heard back.

Now that the story is getting gossip blog attention, it’s only a matter of time the national press picks it up on it… and then it’s only a matter of time before WWE is bound to respond! Screw going to see Iron Man, grab a chair and pull up some popcorn and tune into Ashleygate!

In the latest on Ashleygate, Lords of Pain has new information about Ashley being linked to a high-class hooker service in LA. It seems that Ashley’s troubles aren’t just with Rolling Stone magazine - but the FBI! Hmm, we’d love to see the Diva try and sue the government! Check out details below:

To expound on the story of WWE Diva Ashley Massaro being linked to a Los Angeles based escort service that was recently busted by the FBI, it’s not just the ring leader making that claim (Michelle Braun a.k.a. “Nici”), but rather, the FBI as well. According to the article, the FBI tracked down e-mails in which the escort service made travel arrangements for clients, including Ashley Massaro. The article cited FBI search warrant information that turned up e-mails listing travel arrangements made by the escort company for Massaro and others. In the escort service’s defense, Braun the ring leader said, “All I do is make the introductions between famous girls and rich guys who want to meet them. I think the rates I charge are justified just to meet these women, even if nothing happens.” According to the article, “prominent athletes, TV stars, and Fortune 500 CEOs” were among Braun’s clientele. FBI papers omit the names of the men who allegedly paid for the services, yet list the names of Massaro, other Playboy models, a Maxim model, and a few adult film stars. Also, some of the e-mails discuss whether the women allow “fetish” or “GFE” (girlfriend experience). You can see a photo of Massaro on page 52 in the May 15 issue of Rolling Stone featuring the girls from The Hills reality show.

This gets grittier and grittier, Ashley’s gonna have a tough time trying to talk her way out of this one, now that we know the FBI are making the allegations and not just Rolling Stone. Furthermore, something tells me another MySpace blog isn’t going to do the trick in clearing Ashley’s name… World Wrestling Entertainment has yet to weigh in, gosh can you imagine what that statement would read like lol?! Stay tuned for more gory details!

Thanks to Jane who commented in our earlier post on what we shall now dub, Ashleygate ‘08, the Diva has responded in record time on her MySpace:

False False False

Just got buzzed on some BS that is going around. Dont believe it for a second.
Getting in touch with my lawyer as we speak.
No post song because I’m beyond upset.

Ashley versus Rolling Stone? Hmm, this is one match I’d love to see! Girly, you is goin’ down! No pun intended, haha… I’m having too much fun with this!

HOLY F**K! If you’re looking for something to give you your weekend “lolz”, here’s something! Rolling Stone magazine has connected WWE Diva, Ashley to a high-class hooker service in Los Angeles! Mwuahaha, gives new meaning to the term “Dirty Diva”, huh?! PWInsider.com’s report below:

Thanks to Jay Gunn for the following. … I’m reading the newest issue of Rolling Stone (with “The Hills” girls on the cover - what has this rag come to?), and there’s an article about a high-end escort service in L.A. operated by a woman named “Nici” that setup women like Maxim and FHM models, porn stars, and Playboy Playmates with rich clients who would pay up to $25,000 a night. Of course, she was busted by the FBI, and the Rolling Stone article lists the names of several of Nici’s escorts, one of whom is WWE Diva Ashley Massaro. It’s an interesting article and worth seeking out.

Mike Johnson had a chance to check out the issue, and Ashley is indeed mentioned, with a photo, as a WWE star and Playboy cover girl who was amongst a number of Los Angeles based women attached to the escort service. We should point out that there was no implication that she ever had sex for money, just that she was among the celebrity-type women the service took a fee for in return for setting up meetings with their clientele.

LMFAO! It actually sheds some new light, Ashley’s idea of “wrestling training” includes a bed rather than a four-sided ring. Oh gosh, there’s just so many routes I can explore with this one… Needless to say, unless a Diva dies (God forbid) this has to be the top Diva news story of 2008! For fans not of the Ashley persuasion (99% of the Internet wrestling community) this is bound to leave a pretty big grin of our faces regardless of whether it’s true or not. And what’s that? Oh right… the sound of stampeding marks running to Ashley’s defence. We can’t wait to hear the excuses!

There are so many questions; how will Ashley respond? (Incoherently, perhaps). Will WWE stand by it’s gal? Or release her? Does WWE even have a policy/stance on hiring and firing escorts? My gut feeling tells me this is gonna be a big story over the next few days! One thing is for certain, this is gonna be all over TMZ like a hot flash!

Katie Lea may have only made her in-ring debut on television this past week on RAW, but the Diva has been wrestling house shows with the likes of Mickie James and Beth Phoenix for a little while now. Previously, I didn’t read too much into it, but after checking out the house show results from last night - I’m beginning to wonder if WWE is grooming Katie to become a big part of the women’s division. Up until now, Katie has been involved in her own storyline with Paul Burchill and she wasn’t included in the West Side Story-esque feud going into Backlash. It begs the question, why WWE is booking her on house shows anyway?

At last night’s house show, Katie competed with Mickie James in a Women’s Championship match. Could it be just a “fresh” match-up rather than serving up Beth-Mickie part 244635 to the audience? Or could it be a test run for a future feud? I’m hoping it’s the latter! In fact, thinking about it, these two Divas could really put on a show-stealing match.

Since Katie joined RAW, I’ve been really anxious to see her integrated into the women’s division because I think she could make a major impact and be a future Women’s Champion. Maybe I’m just reading too much into it, but hopefully after WWE has played out the Beth-Mickie feud, Katie can insert herself into the women’s division in an explosive fashion. This could be a really entertaining, “must-watch” rivalry going into SummerSlam. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a fresh, gritty one-on-one Divas feud on RAW, this could be it.

For those interested, tonight’s SmackDown! Divas match is below. The eventual tag team match we all saw coming, as I like to call it… Cherry and Michelle taking on Natalya and Victoria.

As for my thoughts, I don’t want to repeat myself every week so I don’t know what more I can say other than SmackDown! continues to impress. This is a very good tag team match, with all the girls able to work unlike the (mis)matches we see on RAW with Mickie having to team up with Ashley and Maria. I am, however, less than impressed with Mick Foley’s commentary; here is someone that supports women’s wrestling and is good friends with Divas like Trish, Torrie etc. I was hoping for a more wrestling-type commentary from him, as finally here is a commentator that can appreciate women’s wrestling unlike The King, Coach and JBL. But alas, he was weak if you ask me.

What is up with these photoshoots? Yesterday, it was Melina and today it’s Mickie James. The current Women’s Championship is drawing inspiration from her pornographic days for her latest WWE.com photoshoot. Case in point, click here for a shot of Mickie crawling on the floor with her mouth wide open, if that doesn’t scream porn star I don’t know what does. Elsewhere in her film, Mickie looks like a happy hooker standing by looking innocent trying to catch some clientele.

As for her outfit, it is somewhat reminiscent of a street walker. Long boots, tights and a really short skirt. Mickie was never the epitome of fashionable, but even she can do much better. On a positive note, I really love the lax hair and makeup in this shoot, Mickie looks natural whereas in most WWE.com shoots, the Divas are overly made-up. Check the full set here.

These photoshoots of late have been just dire, don’t you think?

NO FREAKIN’ WAY! In a twist of fate obviously to reward me being such a good girl, the Gods have teamed up my favourite girl band of the moment with my favourite hobby! WWE Divas, Kelly Kelly, Layla, Maria, Melina and Mickie James are set to appear in Danity Kane’s music video for their next single, “Bad Girl” featuring Missy Elliot!

These girls are the real deal and the fiercest girl group since Destiny’s Child. Both of their albums have hit the top spot, going platinum and gold (just recently) respectively. The latest album, Welcome to the Dollhouse is easily one of the finest musical offerings of 2008 thus far. “Bad Girl” is definitely a favourite among DK fans and a wise choice for a second single, actually I’ve always thought it would make a great Diva anthem! Anyway, details below:

DIVAS TAKE ON DANITY KANE
Following the success of DAMAGED from the NO.1 smash-hit album WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE, Diddy’s dark angels DANITY KANE will film the video for the second single BAD GIRL next month in Los Angeles. In the video Aubrey, Aundrey, D. Woods, Dawn and Shannon will take on the divas of WWE Wrestling; Kelly, Layla, Maria, Melina and Mickey. Which ‘bad girls’ will win the fight? The video will be directed by Melina (Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo) and debut this summer!

How cool is this?! I, for one, am pretty happy with the Divas they’ve chosen. I’m loving the concept for the video, having DK face off with the Divas! Layla and Melina are going to look fierce! What do you guys think? Happy with the Divas chosen?