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‘Legacy Award’ Exclusive: A Salute to Trish Stratus in the Words of Her Peers

Last year, we announced the launch of the Diva Dirt Legacy Award, an annual prize that will honor the career achievements and legacies left behind by some of the industry’s finest female talents. Launched in conjunction with the Female Fight League, our first recipient was none other than the multi-talented 7-time Women’s Champion, Trish Stratus.

From her hard work in the ring, to her charm and charisma, her connection with the fans, as well as her shrewd business nature, Trish was — as good ol’ JR used to put it — the quintessential Diva during her seven years with WWE. No female in this industry has able to market themselves quite like Trish, who remains a hot commodity despite retiring nearly five years ago.

While we tip our hats to Trish by honoring her with this award, a few of Trish’s friends and colleagues wanted to join the celebration too!

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Absolute Intense Wrestling Presents ‘Girls Night Out’ on January 28th featuring Sara Del Rey, Madison Eagles & Isis the Amazon

Absolute Intense Wrestling is holding an all-female show on January 28th in Ohio. Press release below: Absolute Intense Wrestling Presents Girls Night Out 3 Friday January 28th,2011 8:00pm Bell Time Live from The AIW Arena St. Gregory’s Byzantine Hall 12920 Madison Ave. Lakewood,ohio Tickets Front row/VIP $15 (Includes a special 3 match pre show and … Read more

In Video: The Divas Promo You Missed on Raw

After Team Melina made their entrance on Raw this past Monday, the show quickly cut to commercial, only to find when we returned that Team Natalya was already in the ring. Fan footage from the arena has been posted online and shows what happened during the break:

Mickie James Featured in Richmond Magazine

TNA Knockout and former WWE Women’s Champion, Mickie James is featured in the latest issue of Richmond Magazine, based in her hometown of Richmond, Virginia.

The piece is an extremely well-written, in-depth article on James’ road to becoming a wrestler and does a great job in covering pretty much her entire career. Giving fans a look at the woman behind the wrestler, the piece also features comments from Mickie’s best friend and even TNA president Dixie Carter.

Perhaps most interestingly, is James telling a story of how she pitched a storyline to Vince McMahon directly before she was called up in 2005:

Finally, she’d had enough. Realizing she was lacking something the WWE wanted, James enrolled in acting and modeling classes. She also wrote a script — an ambitious storyline about an emotional female fan/stalker. WWE liked the idea and wanted their writers to develop it for another wrestler already in the TV stable, but in a gutsy move, James made an impassioned plea directly to WWE CEO Vince McMahon.

“I walked right into Vince’s office and I said, ‘Mr. McMahon, I heard you read my storyline, and I wanted you to know there’s nobody who can do that character better than me.’ ”

McMahon told her he respected her for having the courage to make the pitch to him.

Then another six months passed.

“I was like, ‘Oh, no, what did I do?’ ” James recalls.

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Raw Redux (January 3rd, 2011): A New Raw Year’s Eve (Torres, That Is)

After a few altercations in the past two weeks, Natalya finally gets to have her way with Melina in a six Diva tag match on this week’s edition of Raw. Will Natalya get the last laugh or will the slap happy Melina take it to the champ once again? Watch below as Nattie, Eve and Brie Bella take on the team of Melina, Maryse and Alicia Fox:

The Divas segment starts off with a replay of the tension between the champ and the #1 contender, which segues nicely into the entrance of Melina’s team. After a quick commercial break, we come back to Nattie’s team in the ring. I can only speak for myself, but I was shocked and confused to see Brie Bella joining Nattie and Eve in this match. With their current storyline with Daniel Bryan, I would have thought there would have been some progression there and Gail Kim would be taking the #3 spot in this match. In any case, the official signals for the bell and Maryse and Brie kick things off for their respective teams.

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Tamina Voted WWE’s Diva to Watch in 2011

Raw Diva, Tamina has been voted one of the 11 Superstars to watch in 2011 at WWE.com. Tamina, who is the daughter of Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka, is the only Diva on the list, ranking at #9. WWE.com writes: “Tamina may be smitten with Santino Marella, but her true passion lies in the ring, where she … Read more

Raw Response: January 3rd, 2011

Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to Raw tonight at 9pm ET on the USA Network. Be sure to tune in to the Post-Raw Show LIVE at 11pm ET following Raw! Discuss the show in the comments!

More Details on Awesome Kong Signing with WWE

Former TNA Knockout, Awesome Kong was asked to resolve her legal issues in Florida by WWE officials before heading to the company, reports ProWrestling.net. Kong, real name Kia Stevens, was arrested on December 22nd for driving with a suspended license. The former Knockouts Champion no longer lives in Florida but handed herself in to police … Read more

WWE Press Release on Return of Tough Enough; More Details on the New Season

WWE has issued a press release for the return of Tough Enough, which will air Mondays at 8pm from April 4th.

The press release gives us more details about the new season. The show will premiere on Monday, April 4th after Raw at 11pm ET before moving to the 8pm ET slot the following week (April 4th). Tough Enough will run for 10 episodes.

Read the press release below:

LOS ANGELES, CA –January 3, 2011 – USA Network has given a ten episode order to “WWE TOUGH ENOUGH,” a non-scripted series in collaboration with World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and Shed Media US. “WWE TOUGH ENOUGH,” slated to debut April 4, 2011, will feature a group of twelve individuals looking for an once-in-a-lifetime shot to become the next WWE Superstar or Diva. The grand prize winner will be awarded a contract with WWE, joining its roster of talent.

“WWE TOUGH ENOUGH” will premiere at 11/10c the day after WrestleMania® XXVII and immediately following USA’s ratings juggernaut “WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW®.” It will then move to its regularly scheduled slot, Mondays at 8/7c, starting on April 11th.

“We’re thrilled to tag team with the WWE in bringing TOUGH ENOUGH back to television,” said Chris McCumber, evp marketing, digital and brand strategy, USA Network and Jeff Wachtel, president original programming USA Network & co-head, original content, Universal Cable Productions. “By focusing on both the physical and the performance challenges of becoming a Superstar, the show will shine a new light on what it takes to truly make your mark in the WWE universe.”

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WWE Tough Enough to Premiere on April 4th

The revivial of WWE Tough Enough will launch on USA Network on April 4th, it has been announced. The New York Times has the scoop, revealing that the show will premiere the night after WrestleMania at 8pm ET right before Monday Night Raw. That means viewers will now have a three-hour block of viewing every … Read more

May We Suggest: New Year’s Resolutions for the Women of Wrestling

With the start of a new year comes the inevitable promises one makes to one’s self. They range from dieting or learning a new language to cutting out vices or staying optimistic. While we at Diva Dirt fully encourage this practice, we feel that a lot of those fall a bit short; to be blunt, they’re a bit generic. So, to spice things up a bit, we’ve put our heads together and come up with a few interesting, life-improving new year’s resolutions for the women of wrestling. This is all in good fun, so we suggest that you don’t try these at home (i.e., take them too seriously). That is, of course, unless you’re the ones to which we’re suggesting them. If that’s the case, we say try away!

Alicia Fox: “I will rethink my hair coloring choices.”

Angelina Love: “I will cease my monopoly over the TNA title belts purely on the grounds that a regular belt will hold up my pants just as well.”

The Bella Twins: “We will find our own identities.”

Beth Phoenix: “I will get the word “glamazon” into Webster’s dictionary.”

Chelsea: “I will perfect my English accent.”

Cookie: “I will, for my next trick, spoof Danielle Staub.”

Daffney: “I will, in an effort to reignite TNA’s interest in me, give David Flair a call.”

Eve Torres: “I will stop “crunking”.”

Gail Kim: “I will cut a promo. This isn’t “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings” and I am not a mute.”

To see the rest of our faux resolutions, click onward.

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In Video: Best of WWE Divas 2010 Highlight Reel

Regular reader/commenter Teri sent in this music video/highlight reel they created, looking back at the best bits from the Divas division in 2010. Check it out below: If anyone wants to send along something similar for the Knockouts, send it to the usual email address.

Former Diva Tiffany Comments on Storyline Between Husband Drew McIntyre & Kelly Kelly

Former WWE Diva, Tiffany (Taryn Terrell) has gone on record for the first time over the current storyline between husband Drew McIntyre and her former Blondetourage cohort, Kelly Kelly. The duo have been getting close on Friday nights in a storyline which Taryn reveals was originally pitched with her in mind. Speaking to the Miami … Read more

Year-End Awards 2010: Diva of the Year

Voting is over. The results are in. Based on over 30,000 votes, it’s time to reveal the winners of the Diva Dirt Year-End Awards 2010 as voted for by you!

DIVA OF THE YEAR

The nominations are:

Alicia Fox
Beth Phoenix
Brie Bella
Eve Torres
Gail Kim
Kaitlyn
Kelly Kelly
Layla
Maryse
Melina
Michelle McCool
Natalya
Nikki Bella
Rosa Mendes
Tamina

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Year-End Awards 2010: Knockout of the Year

Voting is over. The results are in. Based on over 30,000 votes, it’s time to reveal the winners of the Diva Dirt Year-End Awards 2010 as voted for by you!

KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR

The nominations are:

Angelina Love
Chelsea
Christy Hemme
Cookie
Daffney
Madison Rayne
Mickie James
Sarita
SoCal Val
Tara
Velvet Sky
Winter

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Year-End Awards 2010: Independent Wrestler of the Year

Voting is over. The results are in. Based on over 30,000 votes, it’s time to reveal the winners of the Diva Dirt Year-End Awards 2010 as voted for by you!

INDEPENDENT WRESTLER OF THE YEAR

The nominations are:

Alissa Flash/Cheerleader Melissa
Britani Knight
Mercedes Martinez
Mia Yim
Sara Del Rey
+ Write-in votes

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Year-End Awards 2010: One to Watch in 2011

Voting is over. The results are in. Based on over 30,000 votes, it’s time to reveal the winners of the Diva Dirt Year-End Awards 2010 as voted for by you!

ONE TO WATCH IN 2011

The nominations are:

AJ
Kaitlyn
Naomi
Nikki Bella
Sarita
Winter

Continue for the result:

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