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Jackie Haas is Tough Enough (Week 5): “Don’t Take My Kindness for Weakness”

November 5, 2018May 9, 2011 by Melanie

Former Tough Enough champion, Jackie Haas blogs on the new series of Tough Enough. Read her insight and opinion on the series every week exclusively here at Diva Dirt.

Note from Melanie: Apologies for publishing this late!

Girls, girls, girls, come on and make me proud. I had a feeling that this week’s episode would capture the ladies finally but not nearly in the light that I would have hoped. There is no editing the weak and sorry to say it but the gal with the most guts is gone. Neither Ivelisse or Christina is strong enough to even be past the next round. Not that I am being biased but I am simply stating what I hope that everyone else is seeing. Just as Trish said many of times, you need to have such a thick skin inside and, of course, on the outside to survive in the WWE and all of pro wrestling for that matter. Especially Superstar status-wise and the two ladies remaining just don’t have that quality.

Now Christina displays more of the “pretty athleticism” but overall, I really think that she is the weaker one. Even though Ivelisse showed weakness in the physical challenge as well as in the ring, I really think that in the long haul that she would be more successful in the business. With the right guidance and a current WWE Diva to take her under her wing AND keep her head focused in the game at all times, she could be a real good heel.

SmackDown Redux (May 6th, 2011): What A Difference A Week Makes!

May 7, 2011May 7, 2011 by Cryssi

The title ‘What A Difference A Week Makes’ is basically the gist of this entire Redux. Think about what you were doing at this time last week and take a look at how far we have come in just seven days. Last week, Layla and Michelle were brawling inside the ring with one another until Layla (wo)manned up and challenged her former best friend to a match at Extreme Rules. Michelle accepted and added a stipulation that the loser would have to leave the WWE. At this time last week, all of us were still sitting on her hands wondering when the artist formerly known as Awesome Kong would debut in the WWE. I was a proud worshiper of Randygod. Christian had never touched main event championship gold. And as far as we knew it, Osama Bin Laden was still living large somewhere in the Middle East.

And now?

The decorated career of Michelle McCool is nothing more than another chapter in the history books. Layla is/should be the top face on SmackDown. Kharma is running rampant on both brands (as we will see later). I no longer support Randy Orton title reigns because it prematurely ended the first ever, and well deserved reign of Christian.

Oh yeah, that Bin Laden guy is dead, too.

So yeah, what a difference a week makes, right?

SmackDown opens up for the Divas by showing a highlights from the Layla/Michelle Extreme Rules match. The match itself still gives me chills for the sheer emotion it brought to the table. They leave out Kharma’s debut and when the show returns, the Lay-Cool theme song begins to play. I suppose we have to call it Layla’s song now, but anyway, the feisty little spitfire makes her way to the ring. She’s still sporting the word “Flawless” on her gear, which I love, and she plays to the crowd once she enters. After a second, her music fades out and is replaced by the sassy little beat belonging to new SmackDown Diva, Alicia Fox. Foxy sashays her way out to the ring dripping with attitude and beaming with confidence. She enters the ring, plays to the crowd as well, and gets settled for her first match on the blue brand in awhile. Once Fox’s music fades, the referee calls for the bell.

Raw Redux Does Superstars (May 5th, 2011)

September 23, 2011May 6, 2011 by Steven

This week on WWE Superstars, ‘The Paparazzi Princess’ Melina, takes on long time rival ‘The Glamazon’ Beth Phoenix, in singles action. Can Beth score a win in her first match back on the Raw roster or will Melina send the firebird down in flames? Check out the match below:

Thoughts: Another very strong showing from the Raw Divas this week’s Superstars. Whenever we the phrase “Beth vs Melina”, I’m sure most Diva fans’ minds go back to that excellent ‘I Quit’ match at Extreme Rules and rightly so. While I won’t say this match was as entertaining as that one, it was excellent in it’s own right.

Kelly Kelly Speaks on Making Maxim Hot 100, Kharma

May 19, 2011May 6, 2011 by Melanie

Raw’s newest Diva, Kelly Kelly, spoke to WWE.com about making Maxim’s Hot 100 list at #82.

Kelly said: ““Honestly, it’s so crazy to think about the big names that are on there. Getting the honor to be on that list with them is amazing.”

In Video: Trish Stratus Teaches the Tough Enough Contestants Yoga

May 5, 2011 by Melanie

Tough Enough trainer, Trish Stratus’ official website uploaded a clip of her teaching yoga to the contestants. Apparently the scene was cut from the show hence Trish making it available. Watch below:

In Video: Fan Footage from This Week’s SmackDown Taping (Spoilers)

May 4, 2011 by Melanie

Spoiler footage for this week’s SmackDown taping: Thanks to Matthew for the tip.

What Could Possibly be Next for Michelle McCool

May 19, 2011May 4, 2011 by Melanie

According to the Figure Four Weekly, Michelle McCool may not be done with WWE entirely. Though Michelle herself confirmed that her time as an active performer is up, the latest F4W reports that WWE has offered the first ever Divas Champion a spot (presumably as a trainer) on the next season of Tough Enough — … Read more

Alicia Fox Injured

November 5, 2018May 4, 2011 by Melanie

PWInsider is reporting that Alicia Fox may have suffered a separated shoulder at last night’s SmackDown taping. Fox apparently landed harshly after taking a clothesline from Kharma. Best wishes to Alicia on a speedy recovery.

SmackDown Spoilers: May 6th, 2011

May 4, 2011May 4, 2011 by Erin

Spoilers for this week’s Friday Night Smackdown:

Raw Redux (May 2nd, 2011): Kharma Comes to Raw

May 3, 2011May 3, 2011 by Steven

On this week’s edition of Monday Night Raw, the newly drafted Kelly Kelly steps into the spotlight on her new home of Raw, facing off against the rarely seen Maryse. Can SmackDown’s former golden girl make a splash in her Raw debut or will Maryse take her to school? Check out the match below:

Out first is Maryse, and I must say she’s is looking fantastic! Really loving the white gear. Kelly makes her way out next, to pretty good reaction from the live crowd. Love her or hate her, you have to admit not many Divas can illicit a reaction from the crowd like Kelly can. After the usual pandering to the crowd, the referee signals for the bell and our Divas match in underway.

Kelly Kelly and Stacy Keibler Make Maxim’s Hot 100

May 19, 2011May 3, 2011 by Melanie

Maxin magazine has honored Raw Diva, Kelly Kelly and former Diva, Stacy Keibler in its 2011 Hot 100 list. Kelly is ranked at #82, while Keibler makes the list at #72. Congrats to both ladies! Any other Divas you’d have liked to see ranked?

In Video: Torrie, Lilian & Candice’s Tough Enough After Show (Episode 5)

May 3, 2011 by Melanie

The latest TLC after show:

Raw Response: May 2nd, 2011

May 3, 2011May 3, 2011 by Melanie

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 & Tough Enough Show LIVE at 11pm ET! Discuss the show in the comments!

WWE Superstars Spoilers: May 5th, 2011

May 3, 2011May 3, 2011 by Melanie

Spoilers for Thursday’s Superstars:

WWE Extreme Rules in Review: Layla Gets Kharmic Retribution on Michelle

April 29, 2012May 3, 2011 by Cryssi

Last night at Extreme Rules, we were all witness to two things: LayCool came to an end signifying the destruction of arguably one of the best Diva tag teams of all time. And two, one Diva’s career came to a premature and sad end as the loser was banished from the WWE as per the stipulation.

Michelle McCool and Layla have both come a long way in their careers. Michelle has gone from being a Diva Search reject to a world class athlete and performer, and her WWE career has been lined with many historical “firsts” and championship gold. Layla has gone from being a Diva Search winner, to a glorified dancer and ECW side-show, to a jobber, to the most improved Diva on the roster, to the last ever Women’s Champion in history. To say LayCool are to be respected is a gross understatement. Love their characters or hate them, the women behind those characters have proven themselves time and time again. For the past year and a half, two years… hell if I know, they have been the centerpieces of an often dismal Divas division and losing one of them is going to hurt. Speaking from a personal standpoint, it truly hurts me as a fan to know going into the match one of them is leaving. We all knew who it might be. Regardless, we went in on the edge of our seats as we watched. It doesn’t matter if you’re Team Lay or Team Cool. Both of them have been defined by each other. Unfortunately, last night it all came to an end. Let’s have a look…

The action kicks off with a shot of a group of Divas standing around in the lockerroom. A silent, rather timid Layla walks in and she looks like she’s about to face a firing squad. The chilly reception she receives is hardly surprising given the fact she’s had a hand in torturing every girl on the roster. Nonetheless, Layla womans up and shyly apologizes for all the wrongdoings she’s had a part in. The Divas aren’t quick to forgive but Kelly Kelly admits that everyone hates Michelle more than they could ever hate Lay. Layla swallows this and Kelly wishes her good luck. Layla leaves the lockerroom and the scene backstage fades.

We cut to the ring and you guessed it, it is match time!