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Diva Dirt Style Jury: Week of October 19th, 2009

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Welcome to the Diva Dirt Style Jury! No more are the separate ‘Best’ and ‘Worst’ lists, instead we have come up with a scientific approach *cough* to compiling our weekly fashion column. The Diva Dirt team will weigh in on the different looks from the week gone by & mark each look with a score out of ten. The look with the highest average score will be our best look and the look with the lowest average score will be the worst look. Click each photo to see the look in full size.

Let the proverbial runway show begin!

THE BELLA TWINS
Erin: Going for business casual? I guess they’re just trying to compliment Snoop’s dapper look, but it looks so faux-classy. But wait, is Brie wearing anything under her blazer? Okay, not even faux-classy. 4/10
Melanie: I don’t get how Snoop Dogg = business attire. Well at least we didn’t have the Divas coming out dressed as video vixens, no we’ll save that for when Flo Rida guest hosts. Like Erin, I felt this looked faux-classy rather than genuinely classy. I guess I just can’t buy the Bellas in this type of attire. 5/10
Steven: On their first week back on the Raw roster, The Bellas go for classy as opposed to trashy. They definitely look a lot better in darker colors than their usual bright  red. Good to see them leave the big ass flowers home, as well. 7/10

BETH PHOENIX
Erin: I like layering as much as the next person, but this is ridiculous. Cover up your bra, girl! 4/10
Melanie: Is Beth trying to pass on lingerie as an outfit? Good Lord… 2/10
Steven: Did the lights blow out in the Divas’ locker room, because Beth obviously got dressed in the dark this week. Did no one feel obligated to tell her that her bra was showing? The only thing saving The Glamazon from a 0/10, is the hair (which is looking great). 2/10

Read on for more of this week’s outfits and to see who’s been branded our winner and loser.

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Bragging Rights, Taboo Tuesday & Cyber Sunday: Through the Years

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Before there was Bragging Rights, the late-October pay per view spot once belonged to a pay per view known as Taboo Tuesday, which later became Cyber Sunday. So before the Raw and SmackDown Divas wage war on each other tonight, let’s take a look back at some of those past pay per views:

2004
Fulfill Your Fantasy Battle Royal

In 2004, the Raw brand introduced an interactive concept that allowed WWE viewers to vote for stipulations for each of the matches. Women’s Champion, Trish Stratus defended her title in a battle royal against Molly Holly, Stacy Keibler, Victoria, Jazz, Gail Kim and Nidia. The stipulation, as voted for by the fans, was for the Divas to wear school girl outfits.

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Who’s Next for the Knockouts Championship?

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ODB has successfully defended her Knockouts Championship against perhaps the two biggest challengers in the division, Awesome Kong and Tara, who will likely now be feuding on their own. Where does this leave the Knockouts Champ? Who will be the next challenger for the title? With seemingly the top contenders for the title now wrapped … Read more

Diva Dirt’s Topical Barometer: Highs & Lows for the Week of October 19th

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Key: Hot; this was well done. Tepid; this was middle of the road. Cold; this was miserable.

Diva Dirt prides itself on original content, which is why we have totally jacked a fabulous idea from Alan Carr — the topical barometer! Every week, we’ll be looking at the highs and lows and finding out where they rank on our topical barometer. What’s hot? What’s tepid? What’s cold?

topicalhot_102409supesTara & Kim Couture Altercation, Bound for Glory
Tara got a shock at Bound for Glory last Sunday when MMA fighter, Kim Couture showed up in the crowd! The duo got into an altercation that has lead to conflicting reports as to whether it was all an angle or whether it was real.
Verdict: Tepid. I thought the angle at Bound for Glory looked good and came across well, but the lack of follow-through and conflicting reports on what was going to happen here have lead this feud to drop from being ‘hot’ to ‘tepid’. Though TNA seems to have gone to the trouble of bringing in Kim Couture, none of the MMA press or wrestling press for that matter, were too favourable of the angle. Then there’s the lack of mention on TNA Impact also. It looks as though this was a one-shot deal that served very little purpose.

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topicalhot_102409supesDaffney Goes Through Barbed Wire Table, Bound for Glory
Fearless TNA Knockout, Daffney went through a barbed wire-laden table at Bound for Glory last weekend, marking yet another crazy bump that she has endured in the past year. Since joining TNA, Daffney has been part of several crazy spots and this one was perhaps the biggest yet.
Verdict: Hot. While I must be concerned for her health, for Daffney to take part in yet another spot of this caliber should be praised. This was a ‘holy shit’ moment that rivals some of the craziest spots performed by the male stars in WWE and TNA. Daffney truly does deserve an award for her fearless nature.

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topicalhot_102409supesDiva Dancers, Monday Night Raw
Welcome to Raw, Eve! It was disconcerting to see Divas that can wrestle like Eve Torres, Gail Kim and Kelly Kelly relegated to ‘Diva dancers’ on Raw, this past Monday. Serving as Snoop Dogg’s Diva escorts, Eve, Gail, Kelly and the Bella Twins danced in the ring with the hip hop star like video vixens.
Verdict: Cold. If you consider the wealth and talent that Eve and Gail have, it seems pathetic to rub them with the same brush as the Bella Twins. No offence to them, but the only reason they were brought to Raw was to serve as eye candy for the guest host of the week. On the other hand, Eve, Gail and Kelly have carved out decent careers as wrestlers and as such shouldn’t be treated as glorified dancers.

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Update on Daffney: Swollen Left Arm, Severe Concussion

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The extent of TNA Knockout, Daffney‘s injuries have been the subject of various reports. As we re-reported earlier this week, the Wrestling Observer website suggested that the scream queen had suffered a broken arm. That, it has now been confirmed, is not true. Daffney’s official website, Goth-Goddess.org notes that the Knockout is suffering from a … Read more

The Tiffany Guide to Impact: RIP Raisha Saeed

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It’s the Tiffany Guide to Impact… without Tiffany? While our TNA correspondent vacays it up, yours truly will be providing the Impact commentary this week! And what an episode to come in on! Following an underwhelming Bound for Glory pay per view, we were lured with the promise of Awesome Kong vs Raisha Saeed, a match that seemed inevitable from the moment one Melissa Anderson donned the burkha and hijab back in January 2008. And so it would be…

But first, we start out with a ‘fluff’ segment as the Beautiful People debut their reality show/movie/they can’t quite seem to decide what it is, entitled ‘The Meanest Girls’:

Well, I guess if you’re in a group that is wrestling limited, you have to do stuff like this to push your feud, which by the way doesn’t seem to be ending. Are we really going for Saritaylor vs TBP for the third time? Even after they won the first two matches? Some would consider that a blow-off to move on. Then again, it’s not as though there’s any other team waiting in the wings.

So unbeknownst to Saritaylor, they are being screen tested by Lacey and co. Lacey looked good here and she seems to be much more comfortable speaking than Madison Rayne, so she’s got that going for her even if her wrestling isn’t good. Not much to say about this segment, it was rather dumb but worked somewhat.

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SmackDown Redux (October 23rd, 2009) – Divide and Conquer

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Last time on SmackDown: Mickie and Beth made their SmackDown debuts, both confronting Michelle backstage. Mickie wants to wrestle at Bragging Rights, while Beth wants the Women’s Championship.

This week: Will we finally see SmackDown’s newest Divas in action? How about any buildup for Bragging Rights? Will SmackDown’s team, despite the fact that they seem to be gunning for each other, be able to band together and beat Raw on Sunday?

We start the night, as is usual with SmackDown, with a backstage segment. Mickie James is speaking with WWE legend Mae Young, having a friendly conversation. Things, however, get messy when Michelle McCool shows up (Skip to 1:45):

Michelle tells Mae that it’s nice to see her. Mickie? Not so much. Michelle expresses her sympathies that Mickie didn’t make the team for Bragging Rights and says that there’s always next year. Mickie says she knows why she didn’t make the team–Michelle says it’s because Beth Phoenix and Natalya are way more talented than she is. This high school-level tête à tête continues until Mickie tells Michelle to “break a leg” this Sunday, leaving the scene.

Michelle can barely take a breath before Beth appears behind her, pretty much reiterating what she said last week, threatening to take her title. She tells her she’ll see her Sunday and heads off, leaving Michelle with Mae who says, “She told you!” (Burn!). Michelle tells Mae to shut up, and gets a slap in the face for her rudeness.

Later, it looks like we have a match, as Mickie makes her way to the ring. She’s followed by Layla, and we get started:

They start with a tie-up, Mickie getting control with a side headlock. Layla fights free, shoving Mickie into the ropes. On the return, Mickie knocks Layla down with a shoulder blast. She goes to the ropes for momentum, and Layla flattens herself to the mat to avoid her. Mickie cartwheels over her, dropkicking her the moment they both get to their feet. She attempts a pin, but Layla kicks out, and she drags her back to her feet.

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Raw Redux Does WWE Superstars (October 22nd, 2009)

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This week on Superstars, Raw girls Gail Kim and Kelly Kelly are set to have a friendly match–or so I think. Watch below and see if these two babyfaces play nice:

Gail takes early control in the tie-up, taking Kelly to the mat. She keeps her down in a headlock position, which Kelly flips into an unsuccessful pin attempt. Gail reverses back to the headlock position, but Kelly soon snaps Gail into a headscissors. Gail quickly snaps up to her feet, but Kelly sweeps her, going for a pin but only getting 2. Gail gets up and does the same thing, also getting a 2-count. These girls are showing some great speed early on..

They slow down a bit, catch their breath, and slap hands. Guess this will be a friendly match after all.. They start with another tie-up, Gail getting control once again with a side headlock. With a few punches to the midsection, Kelly gets free and shoves Gail into the ropes. On the return, Gail knocks Kelly to the mat. Another pin, another 2-count.

Gail pulls Kelly to her feet, twisting her arm into an arm wrench. Kelly backs into the ropes and uses them for momentum, flipping backwards and using the momentum to take Gail down with an arm drag. Kelly charges towards Gail in the corner but Gail slips out of the ring, hopping back over the ropes and taking Kelly into a schoolboy pin. Kelly kicks out, and Gail pulls her up, irish-whipping her into the corner. Kelly hops backwards over a charging Gail, doing a back tuck for good measure. She armdrags Gail, who then backs into the corner. Kelly peps up the crowd, climbing the turnbuckle for a monkey flip. Gail, however, hangs onto the ropes, sending Kelly to the mat back-first. Gail bridges into a pin for a 2-count.

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Update: Daffney Suffered Concusssion, Not Broken Arm

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We reported a few days ago on a rumor that Daffney broke her arm at Bound for Glory following an extreme bump through a barbed wire board during the Mick Foley/Abyss match. However, according to PWInsider, she actually suffered a concussion. She was held at the hospital overnight for observation and thus did not appear … Read more

Raisha Saeed Character Written Out

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As you will have noticed just moments ago on Impact, Awesome Kong threw her former manager Raisha Saeed off the stage and through a table following the conclusion of their match tonight. These scenes will serve as Saeed’s final curtain call in TNA. Not to worry though, fans will still be able to see the … Read more

Lacey Von Erich Ribbed at Bound for Glory PPV

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Controversial TNA Knockout, Lacey Von Erich was ribbed at the Bound for Glory pay per view this past Sunday we have learned. The script for the pay per view called for Von Erich to seduce and kiss the officiating referee for the Knockouts Tag Team Championship match and then have one planted on her by … Read more

Wrestlicious to Air in Syndication?

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Wrestlicious star Hollywood revealed last night that the series, which has been looking for a home for quite a while, may air in syndication much like predecessor, GLOW. Hollywood appeared on In Your Headline last night to discuss the show, her career and more when she made the comment. Thanks to reader Allison for the … Read more

Impact Spoilers (Night #2): October 29th, 2009

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Spoilers for next week’s Impact are now out, courtesy of our TNA tapings correspondent Camden! The shows airs October 29th on Spike. Click the ‘+’ to read:

Impact - October 29th
– Alissa Flash vs Tara
Great match! Lots of top rope spots, power moves. Tara did botch one big move which she redid for production to edit. Tara gets the win.
Winner – Tara

While Alissa is knocked out, Kong comes out and knocks Tara out. She then picks her up for an implant buster on top of Alissa. Kong leaves both girls laid out in the ring.

The Beautiful People vs ODB, Hemme, & Hamada – 6-Knockout Tag Team match
Rayne did most of the work with a few tags to Velvet. Lacey got in the ring twice. First time, she did one move. Then, second time, she came in to chokeslam Hemme and get the win for TBP.
Winners – The Beautiful People

Kong’s music hits and she comes out. Tara runs out, jumping Kong from behind. Security runs out to separate the girls. TBP run while Hamada, Hemme, and ODB look on from the ring as security drags kong and Tara out.

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Kristal Lashley to Become On-Screen Character

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Sharmell out, Kristal in. Former WWE Diva, Kristal Lashley (Marshall) is set to become an official on-screen character following her TNA television mini-debut at Bound for Glory. Kristal — wife of Bobby Lashley — was seen cheering him on during his match with Samoa Joe this past Sunday and it’s expected to lead to a … Read more

In Pictures & Video: Maria Continues Filming ‘Apprentice’ in NY

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SmackDown Diva, Maria continued filming for the third season of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice in New York over the weekend. As pictured, Maria and the women’s team which includes: Summer Sanders, Holly Robinson Peete, Sharon Osbourne, Cyndi Lauper and Carol Leifer. Also, Wrestlezone.com has footage of Maria flipping burgers on Monday at Burger Heaven, assumably … Read more

SmackDown Spoilers: October 23rd, 2009

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This week’s SmackDown spoilers are in the tags below. The show will air this Friday, October 23rd. Click the ‘+’ to read:

SmackDown - October 23rd, 2009
– Mickie James, Michelle McCool, Mae Young and Beth Phoenix promo. Young slaps the fool out of McCool.

– Mickie James vs. Layla. Mickie wins with a spin kick. And let’s just say she’s gotten the message from being moved. (Source: PWInsider)

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Impact Spoilers for Thursday Night: October 22nd, 2009

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Spoilers for this week’s Impact are now out, courtesy of our TNA tapings correspondent Camden! The show airs October 22nd on Spike. Click the ‘+’ to read:

Impact - October 22nd, 2009
– Awesome Kong vs. Raisha Saeed
Good matchup. They actually did a backstage promo first where Saeed tells Kong she knows every move she makes because they have been together so long.

Saeed got in a bit of defense against Kong, but Kong ended up on top, getting the 3 count.
Winner – Awesome Kong

After the match, Kong had Saeed at the top of the ramp and threw her off the side through a table. They took her out on a stretcher with the cameras still rolling.

– In a backstage promo, TBP announce that they have a new “reality show” called “Meanest Girls”. They go to catering and have a food fight with some of the other Knockouts.

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Raw Redux (October 19th, 2009) – New Divas, Same Old You-Know-What

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The ‘quality of life’ for Divas didn’t fare any better last night, in the first Raw following the Diva Trade. New Divas, Melina and Eve Torres were present though they didn’t exactly enhance the programme. Despite the Trade supposedly being an improvement for the women’s division, it certainly didn’t look like it. If, like me, … Read more

Daffney Injured with Broken Arm

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TNA Knockout, Daffney has reportedly been sidelined after suffering a broken arm at the Bound for Glory pay per view on Sunday, says Wrestling Observer. Daffney took a jaw-dropping bump on Sunday during the Mick Foley-Abyss match. Having become the go-to girl for insane spots this past year, it’s of no surprise that one would … Read more

Raw Response: October 19th, 2009

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One week removed from the big Diva Trade, it’s a brand new look for the Divas roster on Raw! There’s a new top dog in new Divas Champion, Melina plus she’s brought along Eve with her too! How will Raw feel without Beth Phoenix and Mickie James?! Tonight’s Raw is hosted by Snoop Dogg. What … Read more

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