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WrestleMania Blast From the Past: WrestleMania I

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With this week being dubbed WrestleMania Week by us here at Diva Dirt, we will be offering you many WrestleMania-themed features over the course of the next few days. With this feature, Blast From the Past, we’ll be looking back at memorable WrestleMania matches from the event’s storied history. Today, we have a Women’s Championship … Read more

SHIMMER Spotlight: Ariel

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You know what time it is people! Really? You don’t? Well I’ll clue you in. It’s time your weekly dose of SHIMMER goodness. Every weekend, I’ll be bringing you profiles on the hard hitting ladies of SHIMMER. Everyone from the major players like MsChif to the up and coming rookies like Ashley Lane and Portia Perez. So lets get to the good stuff, guys.

Name: Ariel

Aliases: “The Portuguese Princess”, Arianna

Age: 24

Entrance Theme: “C’est La Vie” by B*Witched(face); “Hot In Herre” by Nelly(heel)

Finisher(s): Ariel-Go-Round (Diving front flip seated senton); Dariel (Arm trap cutter)

Associates: Josie; Brendan Michael Thomas

Accomplishments: NECW Women’s Champion (1 Time, Current); NWA Midwest/IWA Mid-South Women’s Champion (1 Time); GLORY Women’s Champion (1 Time)

Despite her young age, Ariel (not to be confused with Shelly Martinez) has experience and skill well beyond her years. The terminally cute tomboy has wrestled all over the indies, becoming one of wrestling most decorated females along the way. 
 
Starting her career at he tender age of 17, Ariel, (a native of Portugal), originally debuted for South Coast Championship Wrestling. From there she went on to compete in promotions such as GLORY and NWA/IWA to name a few. In a relatively short time, Ariel amassed over a dozen title reign both single and tag team. Notable feuds include Awesome Kong, Nikki Roxx(Roxxi), and Mercedes Martinez. 
 
In 2005 Ariel appeared on Volume 1 of SHIMMER with a win over Rain (Payton Banks). She’s been a fan favorite ever since, picking up several singles wins. Ariel has also had tag team sucess with her regular SHIMMER partner, Josie(Sojourner Bolt) 
 
Ariel was entered in the tournament to crown the first ever SHIMMER Champion, but was defeated in the first round by Alicia. Her highest profile match to date is featured on Volume 21, where she takes on Cheerleader Melissa, Awesome Kong and old rival, Mercedes Martinez in a four corner elimination match. 
 
As is the case with most of SHIMMER’s wrestlers, Ariel would be best suited for TNA. Her less-than-modelesque looks, and tomboyish style would make her stand out in WWE and not in a good way. I would love to see her reunite with her old partner, Sojo in TNA. They work great as a team and would give The Beautiful People/Mi Pi Sexy a run for their money. As usual, here’s a few vids to get you familiar.

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G4TV’s Top 10 Divas… Photoshoots

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G4TV.com recently released their choices for the top 10 Divas of the WWE. Now, before you jump into this list, don’t make the same mistake I did and assume this was a top 10 list based on wrestling skills, which WWE.com’s headline caused me to believe. This list is based on the Divas’ photoshoots and … Read more

Gail Kim Confirms Herself For WrestleMania 25

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In an AT&T exclusive interview following last night’s SmackDown, Gail Kim confirmed herself for the ‘Miss WrestleMania’ battle royal at WrestleMania 25. Didn’t see that one coming… The interview was conducted with Gail’s new SmackDown counterpart, Eve Torres who will also feature in the match. The video is available to AT&T subscribers.

More Details on “Wrestlicious”

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You’ve seen the ridiculous promo video, but now we’ve got some more info on the new all-women’s wrestling promotion known as Wrestlicious – and no, that’s not a porno title, though I’m sure it would blend in well with Cinemax’s late night lineup. Anywho some bits about the promotion, which is set to debut in … Read more

SmackDown Watch & Redux : March 27, 2009

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SmackDown Watch In case you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know that tonight is the night. Making her first television appearance since August of last year, she’s backkkkkk! In the main event of this week’s SmackDown, it was Maryse defending her Divas Championship against Michelle McCool. Watch below for this week’s Divas action from … Read more

Purple Haze, All in My Brain

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Lavender is certainly not one of my favorite colors, so needless to say, when I saw Rosa Mendes‘s new photoshoot, “Lovely Lavender”, I was immediately turned off. For some reason, I’ve never really liked the color or thought it flattered anyone, and this case is no exception. It doesn’t help, then, that the top makes … Read more

Wrestlemania Fantasy Face-Off: Layla vs Katie Lea

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While WrestleMania’s 25 Diva battle royal might be a dream come true for some Diva fans, its a train wreck waiting to happen for most. What happened to the good ol’, one-on-one matchups. Well for the next few weeks leading up to WrestleMania, Diva Dirtwill be  bringing you the  Wrestlemania dream matches that we wish would happen … Read more

Lilian Garcia For Miss WrestleMania Contest?

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In a slightly weird-but-wonderful twist, it looks like Lilian Garcia may find her in contention for the ‘Miss WrestleMania’ title. Yes, WWE management is contemplating putting the veteran ring announcer in the match as “a rib”, according to the Wrestling Globe Newsletter. I say weird-but-wonderful, because in a sense Lilian’s involvement would be fitting. If … Read more

WrestleMania Spotlight: Eve Torres

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With the Divas Battle Royal at WrestleMania 25 quickly approaching, Diva Dirt has decided to take a closer look at each of the known and rumored participants in the matchup and assess their odds of winning as being High, Moderate, or Low. The winner, of course, will be crowned the first ever “Miss WrestleMania.” This … Read more

LMFAO Part 2: When Diva Search Rejects Go Broke

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I don’t know about you guys, but today is shaping up to be ROFLtastic. Between Jimmy Hart’s Wrestlicious and this, it’s either a dark day for women’s wrestling or if you’re like me and Erin, you take some perverse pleasure in it all. Former Diva Search rejects, Amy Weber and Joy Giovanni have resorted to … Read more

LMFAO Make Sure You’re Sitting Down…

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I think I just had a coronary. Legendary manager, Jimmy Hart has lined up his own women’s wrestling promotion to debut later this year called Wrestlicious. Yes, you read right. And the laughs don’t stop there. Check out this HI-LARIOUS promo clip. You really do have to see it to believe it… Oh dear Lord. … Read more

WrestleMania Spotlight: Alicia Fox

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With the Divas Battle Royal at WrestleMania 25 quickly approaching, Diva Dirt has decided to take a closer look at each of the known and rumored participants in the matchup and assess their odds of winning as being High, Moderate, or Low. The winner, of course, will be crowned the first ever “Miss WrestleMania.” This … Read more

WrestleMania Spotlight: Kelly Kelly

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With the Divas Battle Royal at WrestleMania 25 quickly approaching, Diva Dirt has decided to take a closer look at each of the known and rumored participants in the matchup and assess their odds of winning as being High, Moderate, or Low. The winner, of course, will be crowned the first ever “Miss WrestleMania.” This … Read more

Which Bella’s With Who?

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In case you didn’t know, the Bella Twins are no longer friends. Boo-hoo. Family counselling. Which means we are now obligated to be able to tell them apart here at Diva Dirt, yup no more winging it! So instead of sending a private memo to our writers, we thought if we have to figure out … Read more

Natalya’s a Hitman (But in a Good Way)

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Natalya‘s getting into her Hart roots in her new photoshoot, “Pink Obsession”. She’s wearing the trademark pink, and while it’s not something Bret would wear (as I recall, he was partial to singlets as opposed to belly-bearing tops), it’s certainly a clever female spin on his attire. It almost escapes into the realm of an … Read more

Hold Your Horses: ECW Divas Night Back On?

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Now, it’s understandable if at this point you’ve got whiplash, what with the fate of the now-infamous ECW all-Divas special flip flopping back and forth faster than a Olympic ping pong match. However, it looks like it still may happen – just not tonight (obviously, unless they hop into the Delorean). WWE.com has footage exclusive … Read more

Vince Behind Divas Night Axe?

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Last week we all rejoiced at the announcement of an all-Divas special of ECW tonight. Lats night, our hopes were dashed as the show was taped without nary a mention of the proposed Divas special. The past 24 hours have been confusing to say the least… Well now maybe we can offer a little explanation. … Read more

New Knockout Already Has Chip on Her Shoulder

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She’s only been in the business a few weeks and she’s already acting like a diva (no pun intended)! New TNA Knockout, Jenna Morasca has taken to her MySpace (what else!) with a rant on wrestling fans who have badmouthed her joining TNA. I guess that would apply to us too?

While the whole blog is just a fascinating read (check it out after the cut), here is my favourite part:

I know some people say “mockery” are you talking about wrestling!? Yes I know sometime the storylines in wrestling get little cheesy but that does not take away the sheer athleticism of the people involved. So finally once and for all I took the job because I enjoy wrestling, have major respect for everyone involved, was excited to try something new, and can’t WAIT to get in the ring! So all the haters- suck on that…

What I particularly love here is the creative license taken to paint herself with the same brush as the actual wrestlers. You know… the ones that have trained for years. Worked up through the independents.

Jenna: You’re not Trish Stratus, hell you ain’t even fit to lick Maria’s boots. Once you’ve been in the business for as long as they have, you can start complaining. Whiny diva antics may make good reality television, but you won’t last long in the wrestling business.

PS: Threatening bodyslams? Oh noes! The ‘wrestler’ who can’t wrestle is gonna bodyslam me!

Full blog after the jump:

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Maryse is Charlie’s Missing Angel

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Maryse is rocking the Farrah Fawcett ‘do in her new photoshoot, “Golden Goddess”. And if you don’t know what that is, congratulations: you’re too young to be here. Regardless of whether or not she looks styled to fight crime for a disembodied voice, Maryse looks excellent. Her tights aren’t going to win her the “best … Read more

Like “Space Jam”, but Without the Talking Cartoon Characters

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Well, for those of you who were upset at the lack of Candice, Maryse, or Kelly in last week’s “March Madness: First Round” photoshoot, you can go ahead and have your hissy fit, because the “Second Round” is up, and it’s the same Divas as last time, just different poses. There’s not much to say, … Read more

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