A number of past and present women’s wrestling personalities have partnered with the American health nonprofit organisation Mental Fitness, Inc. to take part in an online silent auction. Among the prizes available for the highest bidders are live Skype calls with Scottish wrestling sensation Nikki Storm or former Tough Enough contestant and Miss USA winner … Read more
Former WWE Tough Enough contestant Rima Fakih is returning to reality television this summer on a dating game show on FOX. The show, called The Choice “borrows” the formula made famous by NBC’s hit show The Voice with blind auditions and spinning chairs (not to mention the similar name). Fakih, along with Carmen Electra and … Read more
Former Tough Enough contestant and Miss USA winner, Rima Fakih, has seemingly cleared up reports regarding her status with WWE through her Twitter page. It was speculated that Fakih had landed a WWE contract after she was seen at the WrestleMania art and fashion show earlier this month in Miami, as well as being on … Read more
In an update to the earlier story about former Miss USA and WWE celebrity guest Rima Fakih standing trial today on drunken driving charges, TMZ is now reporting that Fakih has reached a last minute plea deal with Michigan prosecutors for a lower charge. Fakih “pled no contest to misdemeanor driving while visibly impaired” just … Read more
Former Miss USA and Tough Enough contestant Rima Fakih, who appeared for WWE again just last week at WrestleMania Fan Axxess in Miami, is due in court today to face trial over drunken driving charges, reports the AP. Fakih was stopped by police last December in her hometown of Dearborn, Michigan, appearing to be driving … Read more
It appears as though WWE may have signed former Miss USA and Tough Enough contestant, Rima Fakih. Rima was on hand for all of this past weekend’s WrestleMania festivities, leading to speculation about whether she had joined the company. PWInsider reports that Fakih may have indeed been signed, but there is no confirmation on that. … Read more
With WrestleMania 28 just days away, the WWE ushered in the big event with a big premiere party last night in Miami, complete with red carpet entrances. Our Divas had the opportunity to trade the Lycra for, in some cases, stunning dresses, and in other cases, not so stunning outfits! This time, it was Nikki … Read more
A la TIME’s Person of the Year list, Diva Dirt has compiled a countdown of the women we feel have best embodied the zeitgeist of the year in women’s wrestling. To compile this list, the Diva Dirt team have tracked the headlines here at Diva Dirt over the past 12 months, followed the lively fan … Read more
Former Tough Enough contestant and 2010 Miss USA, Rima Fakih, made headlines over the weekend after she was arrested on a drunk driving charge in Michigan, according to TMZ. It’s reported that Fakih originally tried to cover up the arrest, tweeting on Saturday: “Let’s clear things up now…. I’m NOT in Michigan and I’m NOT … Read more
Former Miss USA Rima Fakih, who was a contestant on USA Network’s Tough Enough earlier this year, has stated that she thinks WWE isn’t interested in signing. The 25-year-old bombshell, responding to a fan comment for her to join WWE, wrote: “WWE doesn’t seem interested in me maybe @TNA or mud wrestling might be LOL.” … Read more
Tough Enough may have ended but the drama continues… on Twitter! Former Miss USA, Rima Fakih, blasted Ariane Andrew, who recently debuted in FCW after signing a deal with WWE. Learning of the news, Rima wrote on her Twitter page: “What the hek [sic] is this about?” Another Tough Enough Contestant Debuts in WWE Developmental … Read more
WWE Tough Enough star, Rima Fakih‘s reign as Miss USA came to an end last night as a new Miss USA was crowned in Las Vegas. Rima’s one year reign ended as Miss California, Alyssa Campanella, was crowned the 2011 Miss USA in a live broadcast on NBC. Rima crowned the new Miss USA as … Read more
For those wondering why Miss USA Rima Fakih was not at Raw this past Monday night for the Tough Enough finale, it is because she was at the 2011 Miss USA Welcoming Ceremony in Las Vegas She wrote on her Twitter page: I want to apologize for not being present at @WWEToughEnough finally I have … Read more
WWE’s Tough Enough revival wraps a fun first season tonight when Andy or Luke (who cares?) is crowned the TE Champion. It’s been a season of highs and lows for our fledgling WWE Divas, who were all cut in quick succession and unfortunately, won’t be in tonight’s live final. Still, there is much to look … Read more
After being eliminated on WWE Tough Enough this past Monday night, Diva Dirt catches up with Miss USA, Rima Fakih to discuss her shock exit. Rima spills the beans on a previously undisclosed rib injury that led to her being cut — and reveals who’s responsible for the injury. We also talk to Miss USA about her highlights on the show, thoughts on the other contestants (which girl is Rima not a fan of?), Trish and what happened between her and Andy that led to her throwing a drink in his face!
My dear Tough Enough brethren… and er, sisteren, apologies for the late Redux this week. A little thing called the WWE Draft happened and sent us into an orbital spin from which we have only just recovered. Well, that and I spent the past 24 hours weeping in bed that our adorable, sassy, minxy little Miss USA has been shown the door on Tough Enough. Ahem, enough about that…
Let’s catch up on this week’s TE!
After surviving elimination for yet another week, Rima arrives at the house where she’s greeted by a strange and mysterious figure. Who is this Christina and what has she done with the mute? In her confessional, Christina says that Ryan (Skidmarks, to you and I) should have confidence or people will walk all over you. So not only is she utterly adorable, but she’s wise beyond her years too!
Miss USA, Rima Fakih, was the latest contestant cut on WWE’s Tough Enough this week. Host ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin decided that Rima wasn’t ‘physically ready’ for the competition. Breaking from tradition, Austin simply eliminated Rima without the usual bottom three segment. After being eliminated, Trish Stratus told Rima that she reminded her of herself … Read more
Well, ain’t that a doozy? A trifecta of great things happened on Tough Enough last night: Michelle gone! Michael with a K gone! Stacy returns!
Let’s face it: Former ‘Top Model’ star, Michelle Deighton, wasn’t long for the WWE world and I had my suspicions she’d be the next female to go, but I didn’t see this coming. Instead of being cut, Michelle pulled herself out of the competition, citing that she missed her daughter and wanted to go home and be a mom. Well, despite not warming to her in the first two weeks, Michelle totally won over my respect for her decision.
That wasn’t all, folks! As well as Michelle, our douche-canoe of the season, Michael with a K, packed his bags and headed back to Jersey where he apparently has nothing to go back to… you know, except a small thing like a wife. She must feel so loved and appreciated.
Let us watch this week’s show back and dissect!
Following a glorious premiere episode last week, waiting six whole days for a new episode of Tough Enough felt like a mammoth task. Not going to lie, the anticipation left us feeling like Amy Winehouse looking for her next fix as we marked down days on our calendar. We even got the shakes. Alas, episode two finally graced our screens last night.
Will it live up to the hype of week one? Will Ivelisse and Christina get some more screen time? Will Miss 11 Years redeem herself? Will douchebag Michael with a K finally get punched in the face by ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin?
Let’s find out…
The hotly anticipated premiere of Tough Enough last night had high expectations: Big stars attached including ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin and Trish Stratus, a plum post-WrestleMania debut and lots of mainstream media hype. A tall order, I’m sure you’ll agree. USA Network’s attempt at Tough Enough certainly met that order — and perhaps even exceeded it with an energetic and highly entertaining first episode.
Let’s break it down…
Ahead of tonight’s Tough Enough premiere, here is an excerpt from our interview with Trish Stratus last week where we talked about Tough Enough in great deal.
In this clip, we ask Trish to individually evaluate each girls, giving us her impression on them. Listen below:
Entertainment Weekly has an exclusive clip from the upcoming revival of Tough Enough featuring Miss USA, Rima Fakih, learning to take a bump. Up until now only promos have been released, but this first piece of footage from the show gives viewers an idea of how the show will look and feel. Check out the … Read more
USA Network is running the following promo for next week’s Tough Enough premiere centered around Miss USA, Rima Fakih: The show premieres on Monday after Raw at 11pm ET.
Miss USA, Rima Fakih, spoke to the New York Post about her experience while filming Tough Enough. Fakih reveals that she was a tomboy growing up and lived in a rough area, which toughened her up. Speaking on the competition, she said: “When I told my parents about doing ‘Tough Enough,’ my mom’s exact comment … Read more
BuzzFocus.com video interviews with Trish Stratus and the Tough Enough contestants about the upcoming series. The interviews were filmed during a media day at the set of the show in Simi Valley, CA. This is the first time that the contestants can be seen discussing the show. The cast members interviewed include Rima Fakih, Christina … Read more
(Well this is awkward… After a four month absence, I am back with just my second blog post. David puts me to shame, don’t he?)
The news earlier this week that reigning Miss USA, Rima Fakih, will be a contestant on the impending revival of WWE Tough Enough lit a fire under my pen. And it seems it also lit a fire under a lot of you too. The recurring theme seems to be: “Great, another model in WWE.” Other criticisms that have popped up include: “It’s a slap in the face to the masses of independent wrestlers that auditioned,” and “Why doesn’t she just do the Diva Search?”
The outpouring of criticism from fans and purists to Fakih’s appointment, in my perhaps unpopular opinion, is shortsighted and once again exemplifies the hasty nature of the Internet. (Shocking, right?)
As soon as a story is out there, there’s a knee-jerk reaction it seems. Look no further than Henry Cavill being cast as Superman. That news a few weeks ago spurred outcries that too many iconic superhero roles were going to British actors and not American ones. Sure, Superman may represent Americana but first of all, it’s fiction! Secondly, the character is not going to be British, so what difference does it make? Before a single frame of footage had been shot, poor (gorgeous) Henry Cavill had a target on his back.
Sound familiar?