It’s time for the return of an old feature – The Perfect 10! This time, we’ll be counting down the top Divas of the week TRL style – no, not with screaming tweens and 5-second music video clips – I’ll be speaking to you and giving you analysis on why each Diva deserves her spot on the list. Check out the pilot episode below by clicking on the player! (Note – The sound you’re hearing in the background is the A/C – I can’t control it! :/)
» Full list in text format after the cut:
For the last 15 days we’ve been counting down and hyping a big, huge announcement to be made today. Unfortunately, due to a long, hard weekend of work, personal stuff, blogging and watching the Sex and the City movie (fantastic by the way!), we’re a little behind schedule!
However, please do check back tomorrow for our gigantic announcement! You won’t be disappointed… well actually you will be if you’re expecting a $1m giveaway ha! Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow!!!
Former WWE Diva, Stacy Keibler has just explained what the “D” in D-List (aka her level of fame) stands for: desperate. Get this… the Keib actually asked for a scene in an upcoming movie, where she got to flash her mosquito bites breasts. Report below:
Spies on Scott Caan’s upcoming film, “Mercy” tell us Stacy Keibler lobbied hard for a scene in which she would expose her breasts.
Then the unthinkable happened! Director Patrick Hoelck nixed the idea!
People on the production team were stunned, lobbying Hoelck for a change of heart. And finally, Hoelck saw two really good reasons why he should change his mind.
Keibler now realizing her rack’s worth said no way and declined the role completely.
The role has since been given to a no-named actress. Her name? Not Stacy Keibler.
It seems Stacy isn’t content being a D-Lister anymore and is attempting to punch above her weight; sorry sweety the C-List and above are for people who actually offer something to the entertainment industry. Aside from turning up at parties and the odd guest appearance on some of ABC’s lowest rated shows (which then get axed that very season), Stacy hasn’t been up to much since Dancing With the Stars. What will S think of next? Flashing her privates upon exiting a car? That’s never been done before…
Which Diva will wake up tomorrow on the better end of tonight’s One Night Stand? Beth Phoenix or Melina? Diva Dirt bloggers, Erin and Melanie look at tonight’s pay per view in our new monthly prediction posts! Each month, we will look at the featured Divas contest and break it down: What we would like to see happen, what we think will happen and the aftermath of the match in the future. This month, we look at the “I Quit” match between Beth and Melina:
What We Want To See Happen
Erin: Personally, I’d love for Melina to win. That’s probably obvious, as I’m a big Melina fan, but I also think that she needs to win this match to solidify her toughness – she’s played “jobber” for a few months now – and Beth is clearly fine in that department. If she were to lose this match, it could possibly demote her back to the “lower tier” status and prevent her from posing a serious threat as a contnder to the title, and I really believe she deserves better than that. If she wins, it doesn’t necessarily squash Beth – she can win in a crafty way that doesn’t make Beth weak. In my mind, it’s simple – the best feud opportunity right now could be Mickie, Melina, and Beth feuding over the title. If Melina is defeated easily by Beth tonight, that opportunity could be squashed, along with Melina. To keep her in the game and up on Mickie and Beth’s competitive level, I feel that she needs that big win tonight. Especially, if she’s turning face or tweener or whatever, it’s essential to not make her look weak now that she’s making a significant character change. Those two paired together could be enough to make her forgettable to many fans, I’d say. It’s been done before, and it can happen again – I just hope it won’t.
Melanie: To be honest, I’m not really too fussed about the outcome here. What I really want to see happen is that this be a fun, exciting and meaningful match-up. I think this could go either way: It could either be just another filler Diva match between two big match-ups or it could really be the defining Diva match of the year. It could really mean something for the future of the women’s division. For that to happen, it will need time – more than five minutes, which is the going rate for the Divas these days. This match shouldn’t just be part of the undercard, it should really have depth to it. I have no doubt that both these Divas will work incredibly hard, but if WWE doesn’t meet them half way by giving them time to execute this match properly it could turn out really bad. I think many fans are sceptical of that. I’d like a really physical match-up, with both Divas being made to look strong. I’d love for Melina to come across as not backing down, despite taking a pummelling from Beth. I do think Beth should win here, since there’s no way she can quit without ruining her character. But I want a good match more than anything else.
Fitting that tonight’s pay per view goes by the name of One Night Stand, because I guess that’s how you could describe former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson‘s return to the WWE – just one month after she was released. Torrie is scheduled to appear at a house show on June 14th at the Taco Bell Arena in her hometown of Boise, Idaho.
Now, these schedules are put together months in advance which is why they are always “subject to change.” This simply could have been put together while Torrie was on SmackDown!, to have her do a show for RAW.
But if it’s a more recent occurence, hopefully that will put the naysayers to rest. I, myself, confirmed last month that Torrie asked for her release and wasn’t cut by WWE. I wonder if perhaps WWE and Torrie came to terms to have her a do a little swan song in her hometown? Sure it isn’t on a grander scale like Trish had on pay per view, but it’s a nice, classy move if you ask me. Torrie will definitely draw a crowd in her hometown!
Some of you may or may not remember the short-lived Perfect 10 at the original Diva Dirt last year, it was then reincarnated as part of WeLoveDivas.com – well long story short, Perfect 10 is coming back to Diva Dirt! The Divas equivalent of the Power 25, the Perfect 10 will countdown the top 10 Divas and Knockouts on a weekly basis based on the week they have had on RAW, SmackDown, ECW, iMPACT! or on pay per view.
But as the title suggests… the Perfect 10 is back with a twist. The all new Perfect will return as an audio show airing each and every Sunday and hosted by the one and only Erin! Visit tomorrow to listen to the first countdown right here at Diva Dirt!
Welcome to Style Showdown, a new feature to cure weekends of slow news! In Style Showdown, we take two Diva rivals from the past or present and put them in a battle of a different kind – in a battle of “Who looks better!â€
Previously on Style Showdown: The Judgment Day Divas, Beth Phoenix, Melina and Mickie James battled in a three-way showdown to see who you thought was the most stylish! 124 votes were cast and the result was a tie! Both Melina and Mickie gained 55 votes a piece while poor Beth squandered with 14.
This week: It seems that these two Divas have been doing battle since the turn of the century. The never ending feud between Kelly Kelly and Layla spills over onto Style Showdown this week. Which of these extreme Divas has the most high fashion look? Vote below!
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Calm down! Not her own Emmy, I mean come on Sally Field, she ain’t… WWE is angling for their first ever Emmy award nomination by holding a screening of the 2007 “Tribute to the Troops” for a select audience of critics and voters. The event was hosted by Maria as well as JBL and Rey Mysterio.
I have to say, Maria looked positively glowing. Very elegant and sexy! Except for that one picture where she reverts to her “fish” pout. Other than that, she looks gorgeous. What do you think?
Michelle McCool‘s rise to prominence within WWE continues, as WWE takes a leap and shows faith in the SmackDown! Diva by having her represent WWE on an episode of The Best Damn Sports Show Period next week, alongside WWE Superstar John Cena. This is a big leap for Michelle, as she follows in the footsteps of Trish Stratus, Torrie Wilson and Candice Michelle to name but a few in doing promotional work for WWE. Turning up to SmackDown! tapings and pay per views is one aspect of being a top WWE star, but television interviews etc. are another – these spots are usually reserved for WWE’s top Superstars and Divas.
Teaming Michelle up with WWE’s top media spokesman, Cena shows that WWE is pushing for Michelle. It’ll be interesting to see how she handles this side of the business. And hate to state the obvious, but there is also a boundary with her thick accent. Hopefully she’s had some elouction lessons! Will Michelle be able to pull it off?
Welcome to the YouTube Classics! This week, our theme is “T&A”, matches with a decidedly T&A theme. Today, we have Torrie Wilson vs. Candice Michelle in a “Schoolgirl Paddle on a Pole” match:
This week’s SmackDown! saw the return of Michelle McCool (while Natalya remains ominously missing), as she takes on Maryse in the featured Divas contest. There is a weird “cut” in the match, about half way through the video, the video cuts a part of the match. I really hope that’s not WWE’s editing, because it’s highly unprofessional! Other than that, check out the match below:
Again, another decent match from the Divas of the blue brand. Maryse worked better in the ring than she has in recent weeks (overselling anyone?) with Cherry. The end is a little sloppy with Maryse tapping out straight away, but there was nothing too bad about this match. There wasn’t any obvious botching, while there was some sloppiness in the Melina–Jillian match on RAW. However, I must call out WWE, I am not pleased that they have overshadowed the Natalya-Michelle feud with Cherry and Maryse. There is room for both, but if I had to choose between the two, it’s all about Natalya-Michelle. I hope Natalya returns to SmackDown! next week. Or are they blowing off this feud and acting like it never happened because of the WWE Draft? Michelle has gained a lot of traction over the past 6-8 months and many fans (and possibly, those within WWE) would probably love to see her on RAW. But there is still 4 weeks till the Draft, they could easily – and conclusively – end the storyline between Michelle and Natalya before then.
First ever TNA Knockout Champion, Gail Kim addressed the rumours that made rounds last weekend that she was returning to WWE. The rumours, of course, were made up by what I like to call the “weekend crazies”, a group of people who have too much time on their hands by the week’s end and so type up fake news stories. Anyway, Gail – gracefully as ever I might add – had the following to say:
orry its been soooo long since my last blog…ive never been as busy as i have been this year. I guess thats a good thing! Im always trying to keep up to date but its really hard when you are on the road constantly. So recently i received numerous emails regarding some rumors on the internet. Some people thought it would be a good idea to clear up the situation and thought it was blog worthy. This was of course the topic of me leaving TNA and returning to the WWE. By now, if you do keep up to date with wrestling news… you will know that the rumor was already cleared up and the news was completely inaccurate. I guess it was credited to a credible wrestling writer so people did believe it. I know I always sound like a broken record, but I have repeatedly told everyone not to believe everything they read. I understand its hard not to but I can honestly say that half the things written about me are never true and if they are, they always have inaccurate facts. so please remember to take everything with a grain of salt. I guess its just part of being in the public eye so I have to accept these things! Just so everyone knows, Im almost never home in the next 2 months so if i seem like im slacking, its just that im insanely busy. Love you guys!!! oh, and look out for a new special item that will be listed in the very near future in my ebay store!!!! xoxoxox0
I’ve always admired Gail for her way with words. If you’ll indulge me in a comparison with WWE’s Ashley, who addresses rumours brashfully in her blogs; meanwhile Gail is always dignified. Even though she’s no longer with WWE, she doesn’t bash them at every turn and corner. Gail is a consummate professional and I really admire her work ethic. If only other celebs had her eloquence! (What was up with Usher on TRL this week?!)
What happens when you put an Idol alum and TNA Knockout together? No, the world doesn‘t explode! No, they make music videos! TNA’s latest marketing ploy is to bring on board a former American Idol reject! Unfortunately not the multi-talented Oscar winner, Jennifer Hudson… though i do have to give them props, they picked a cute one – Ace Young will be appearing for TNA very soon. I don’t know the full details because to be honest, I’m not interested.
But just in case TNA hasn’t done it’s job in making the message wasn’t loud and clear already that Ace is coming, they even created an alternate music video for Ace’s first single, “Addicted” starring TNA Knockout SoCal Val and I guess what would be her (on screen) finace, Black Machismo. Hmm, a guy who got voted off American Idol or Timbaland, a guy who’s worked with musical royalty such as Madonna and Justin Timberlake? Doesn’t compare really…
Introducing The Diva Dirt Sheet, Diva Dirt‘s new audio show hosted by Erin! This week, she’ll discuss the upcoming “I Quit” match between Beth Phoenix and Melina, as well as the WWE Draft and who she thinks could possibly make a move.
To listen to the show, click the player below. This is our first go at this, so keep that in mind! :)
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Between shooting porn fetish flicks and movies called Porn Shoot Massacre, TNA’s Salinas aka Shelly Martinez is being trained to wrestle by her charges, LAX (Homicide and Hernandez). In an interview with The Sun, Salinas reveals the deets:
So tell us a bit more about your new member.
Homicide: F***ing smokin’!
She’s from LA, from the West Coast and like me and Konnan always said – LAX has to be like a real gang.
I represent New York City and Puerto Rico, Hernandez represents Texas and Mexico. Salinas represents Los Angeles and Mexico.
Whoever comes in, if we got a Dominican guy or some Cuban, they are a part of that chapter.
We’ve noticed a lot of Caucasians are down with that, we’ve got no problem with that. If you support LAX then we’ve got mad love for you.
We’d like to open a UK chapter when we come over. LAX is about international, it’s not just all about Latinos. If you’ve got love for LAX, then you’re down with us.
Salinas – what’s it like being on the road with these two?
Salinas: I have so much fun with them, joke around and play little jokes on each other, it’s all good.
And they’re teaching me to wrestle too. We get in there and roll around.
We all grew up on the street and that makes it work. A lot of people don’t know that about me because they’re so stuck on my old character I used to play.
My real family, this is how they are.
“Get in there and roll around?” Hmm… given her other past times, interesting choice of words.
Name: Ashley Massaro
Date of Birth: May 26, 1979
Hometown: New York City
Missing: 3 Weeks
Date filed: May 29, 2008
We are officially filing a missing persons report for Escort Ashley, who has been noticeably absent from Monday nights for the past three weeks. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining, merely speculating the reason for the Dirty Diva’s absence. Is it mereley because WWE doesn’t have anything for her – after all she’s not involved in any current storylines – with the spotlight on Beth Phoenix and Melina. Or is it coincidental that her disappearance coincides with the escort controversy?
Ashley was last seen on Monday Night RAW on May 5th, 2008. During that time however, the Diva has been profiled on WWE.com for appearing in a music video, has had a new photoshoot and even blogged on her MySpace. Though she did keep schtum about why she hasn’t been on TV recently, is there a bigger picture?
We’ll let you decide whether or not this case should be closed! Vote below:
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Natalya has a new photoshoot up on WWE.com, aptly titled “Peachy”. Oh WWE.com, you have *such* a way with words.. Personally, I like how Natalya is usually more covered up than the other Divas. It’s kind of a breath of fresh air compared to the bejeweled bras and exposed thongs we’re used to seeing. Overall, I like the look she’s got going. And I’m probably transferring some of my Lindsay Lohan hate here, but I’d burn the tights. IMO, those are only acceptable with a looser fitting item on top.
Anywho, enough with the fashion critique! Click the thumbnails below to view the full photos.
Wrestling’s self proclaimed first lady (oh please), Missy Hyatt takes center stage on this week’s Heyman Hustle… as the tables turn on the former ECW head honcho, as he’s the one who gets hustled! Missy has been employed by all three major brands: WCW, ECW and even a short lived stint in WWE where she hosted her own talk show, “Missy’s Manor.” Missy and Heyman haven’t always seen eye to eye, regardez:
“Is it any wonder that this woman walks away with a pair of 44DDD’s and NO ONE NOTICES because all she does is yack yack yack yack yack? I’ve never seen anyone kill their own sex appeal as much as Missy… Oh, don’t get me started!â€
As annoying as she is (and as smacked out on crack as she looks), Missy is pretty hilarious on this episode of the Hustle. Among the craziness:
• Watch as Missy explains how she’s slept with Emmy winners, Oscar winners and many more (Oscar winners? Hmm, Jack Nicholson has quite the track record, I doubt any other A-Lister would touch her!)
• Missy sets her sights on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as her future husband!
• Diva controversy: Inside a convenience store Missy picks up a bottle of (what I’m assuming is) champagne and says “Oh my god, I’ve seen Tammy put that somewhere you don’t wanna know…” Referring to former WWE Diva, Sunny perhaps? The two used to have their own Internet porn site.
Anyway, think Janice from Friends but as the lead character and not a supporting one! Be sure to check it out by clicking here. Someone give this girl a reality show or a sitcom!
TNA Knockout Angelina Love found herself with a concussion following Monday night’s iMPACT! tapings. One half of the Beautiful People, Love wrestled Roxxi Laveaux in scenes that will air tonight on Spike TV. Ang wrote the following blog, updating fans on her health:
Hey everybody!
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has sent me emails, myspace mesages and texts regarding my injury at the TNA tapings yesterday.
I did bop my head and get a concussion but I am doing just fine. I got home today and took a big long nap and tomorrow I’m going in for a massage on my neck.
So I’ll be just fine! The next time you’ll see me I’ll be at the Slammiversary PPV at the Desota Center in Southaven, MS with my Partner In Crime and the other half of The Beautiful People, Velvet Sky!
Thanks again everyone for all the love, support and well wishes!
HOLLER!!!!!!!!ANGEL/Angelina
Welcome to the YouTube Classics! This week, our theme is “T&A”, matches with a decidedly T&A theme. Today, we have Lita & Trish Stratus vs. Torrie Wilson & Stacy Keibler in a Bra & Panties match from the Invasion PPV from 2001:
Michelle McCool is back with her latest photoshoot at WWE.com, “Heavensent.” Michelle is the master of catalogue poses, although it doesn’t really work in this shoot. Showing more skin than some of her past shoots, there’s definitely a contradiction between her posing and her clothing. Needless to say, I’m not a big fan of this set; though must admire her amazing toned body! Check out the photoshoot in our spankin’ new gallery by clicking here.
What do you guys think? Yay or nay? Vote below:
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Warning: This post contains spoilers, scroll away now if you don’t want to be spoiled!
Next week on iMPACT!, fans will see the debut of a new TNA Knockout, who from the description seems to be acting as a “problem solver” for the Beautiful People tag team of Angelina Love and Velvet Sky. Independent worker, Mickie Knuckles will make her debut next week on the show. PWInsider.com reports that Knuckles isn’t shy about doing more gory matches (think blood and guts):
The new TNA Knockout that hit the ring during tonight’s Impact taping was IWA Mid-South star Mickie Knuckles, who was trained by Ian Rotten. She’s won the IWA Queen of the Death Match tournament in the past, so she’s not shy about doing blood and guts style bouts if TNA ever goes in that direction for the Knockouts division.
As a member of the Beautiful People, I would think she’s designed to pair off with ODB.
For more on Mickie Knuckles, visit www.mickieknuckles.com.
Ladies, I know you have a pair of jeans tucked away, that unlike all your other pairs of jeans are your comfort jeans. These jeans are the “perfect fit.” Well, Erin and I are looking for our perfect fit in a new blogger. While the saying may be that three’s a crowd, we hear the ménage à trois is all the rage! This position is very important to us as we’re looking for someone just right for Diva Dirt. So whether you be a “diva” yourself or a man with the magic touch… we want to hear from you.
Our perfect fit will take on a full-time position at Diva Dirt with us, as well as take home a quarterly wage of $50. If you think you’re the person we’ve been waiting for all our lives check out our specially designed page with all the details! Click here »
EDIT: More detailed spoilers added!
It’s going to be (*COUGHperoxideCOUGH*) blonde-on-blonde this week on SmackDown!, highlight below to read:
Somewhere again backstage, Cherry was getting checked over in the trainer’s room, sporting a nice bruise on her face, when Maryse walked in. Words were exchanged, and a match was up next.
Michelle McCool vs. Maryse w/ Deuce and Domino. Towards the end of the match Cherry’s music plays and she comes out to the ramp, distracting Maryse long enough for Michelle to get the submission and the win.
Initial thoughts after the cut:
Highlight below for the spoilers for next week’s iMPACT:
• ODB defeated Velvet Sky in a Street Fight. Angelina Love attacked ODB. Roxxi and Gail made the save. A new Knockout made the save for the Beautiful People and they Paperbagged Kim.
• TNA Knockout champ Awesome Kong defeated former WCW star Daffney.
TERRI RUNNELS IN “TROPICAL PLEASURES”
Welcome to the start of our new summer feature – the Summer Sizzler Series! (and for those in the know, yes, I “borrowed” it from OVW :P) Today, we have Terri Runnels‘ segment from the “Tropical Pleasures” DVD from 2002. Enjoy the HQ video and stills!
