Serena Speaks on WWE Release
Former WWE Diva, Serena, posted the following on her Twitter page:
To each and every one of my extraordinary fans, I would like to thank you for your love and support. The past year of my life has been an amazing journey. The people I’ve come to know will always be in my heart and the unique places I’ve been have shown me how beautiful the world is. I feel very blessed. I fell madly in love with pro wrestling when I was just 11 years old. I pursued my childhood dream with every ounce of p...
WWE Finally Acknowledges Serena’s Release
WWE.com has acknowledged the release of SmackDown Diva, Serena, tonight. They write:
WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Diva Serena. We wish Serena the best in all future endeavors.
News of Serena's release first broke on Monday night. WWE waited until her final appearance on SmackDown aired tonight before making the announcement....
SmackDown Redux (August 27th, 2010): Goodbye Serena (For Now)
There's really not much to talk about this week in the SmackDown Redux because there wasn't any Divas action. Sorry Lay-Cool fans! Instead, you can get your fix of those two Monday night on Raw.
Tonight's episode of SmackDown, however, was Serena's final appearance on WWE television. Shortly after this episode was taped last Wednesday, Serena was informed of her release. The news broke this past Monday and quite eerily, it makes Serena's final moments all the more poignant:
After picki...
More on Serena’s Release
Following word breaking last night, more details have emerged regarding Serena's shocking release from WWE.
According to PWTorch's James Caldwell, Serena was let go for 'not living out' her Straight Edge gimmick, offering few other details. Meanwhile, Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio state that she had 'more than one rough night'.
While details at this time from both sources are sketchy, it's evident that Serena's release was a disciplinary measure. Conjecture o...
Serena Released
WWE has released SmackDown Diva, Serena according to PWInsider.
No details at this time. WWE.com has yet to make an official announcement....
SmackDown Redux (August 20th, 2010): Straight Edge Success, “Lady Wawa”
This week's SmackDown saw the WWE television in-ring debut of one Serena, a Diva who has been much buzzed about ever since she was signed to a developmental contract last year. Why? Because Serena, prior to WWE, was one of the most talented young things on the independent circuit and shot to the top of the card in SHIMMER. The time has finally arrived for Serena to step into the WWE ring in a mixed tag also featuring Kelly Kelly.
As background context to this segment, in an earlier backst...
In Pictures: SmackDown’s Serena Spotted in LA
Straight Edge Diva, Serena was photographed on Thursday night leaving Katsuya restaurant in LA.
The former Queen of FCW and SHIMMER standout, who is in town for this Sunday's SummerSlam pay per view, smiled for the cameras -- looking adorable in the process.
Since bursting onto the scene earlier this year, Serena has really owned that now trademark bald look. She seems full of confidence!
Check out the pics below:
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SmackDown in Melbourne, Australia (July 31st, 2010): Serena Wrestles
Straight Edge Society Diva, Serena saw in-ring action over the weekend according to various house show reports.
Serena teamed with Women's Champion, Layla in a losing effort to Kelly Kelly and Natalya in Melbourne, Australia yesterday. The finish saw Kelly hit the K2 on Layla for the pin.
Natalya and The Hart Dynasty have been working the Australian tour with the SmackDown brand this past week. As a reminder to readers, as Unified Tag Team Champions, the Dynasty can work both Raw and Smack...
Fan Report from SmackDown Show in Sydney, Australia
Diva Dirt reader Nick attended the SmackDown live event in Sydney, Australia last night and sent in this report:
The Hart Dynasty def. The Straight Edge Society.
During the match Natalya powerslamed Joey Mercury and took out Serena which by far got the biggest pop of the night.
Layla def. Kelly in a slow, sloppy match.
Not a lot of actual wrestling, Kelly came out with a pyro though. Before the match started, Layla started spraying the deodorant yelling "Smelly Kelly" and doing stupid w...
SmackDown Redux (July 9th, 2010): Look Who’s Talking…
It's rare to see Divas being given promo time... they're usually just thrown out there for their standard three minute match. So imagine my surprise when all of the Divas were given speaking parts this week. After main eventing Superstars last night, the 'main' Divas, Lay-Cool and Kelly were pretty much given the night off this week on SmackDown -- save for a backstage segment. Watch below:
Josh Mathews announces that Kelly Kelly will challenge the official WWE Women's Champion, Layla at ...
Posted by Melanie on August 28th, 2010
