After a whirlwind nomination period filled with passionate debates, deep-cut shoutouts, and a few “I can’t believe you remembered THAT!” moments, we’re officially kicking off the second edition of Diva Dirt’s Flawless Face-Off—this time celebrating the Divas Era (2008–2016) in all its chaotic, campy, and groundbreaking glory.
From butterfly belts to reality TV confessionals, backstage brawls to WrestleMania moments, this era gave us some of the most memorable characters, gear, feuds, and entrances in women’s wrestling history—and now, it’s time to honor the divas who defined it.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll vote on every category you helped shape—across Five Rounds, with Five categories per week (with a bonus category that’s been added during week 3)—until we’ve crowned the queens of the Divas Era.
Let’s meet the nominees!!
Week 1
Best Finisher
- Layla – Facelift
- Melina- Primal Scream
- Melina – Last Call
- Beth- Glam Slam
- Naomi – Slay-o-mission
- Paige- PTO
- Paige- Rampaige
- Nikki Bella- Rack Attack
- Michelle McCool – Faith Breaker
- Michelle McCool – Wings of Love
- Mickie James- Mickie DDT
- Aj Lee- Black Widow
Most Underrated
- Layla
- Gail Kim
- Jillian
- Tiffany
- Eve
- Naomi
- Cherry
- Katie Lea Burchill
- Emma
- Summer Rae
Best Gear
- Melina
- Maryse
- Candice Michelle
- Kelly Kelly
- Naomi
- Alicia Fox
- Summer Rae
- Eve
- Paige
- Michelle McCool
Best Tag Team/Stable
- Team b.a.d.
- LayCool
- Divas of Doom
- Bella Twins
- The Blondetourage
- The Funkadactyls
- The Slayers
Favorite Onscreen Pairing/Couple
- AJ/Daniel Bryan
- Lana/Rusev
- AJ/CM Punk
- Fandango/Summer Rae
- Edge/Vickie
- AJ/Dolph
- Maryse/Ted
- Brie/Daniel
Week 2
Most Improved
- Nikki Bella
- Kaitlyn
- Maxine
- Layla
- Eve
- Kelly Kelly
Best Promo Worker
- AJ
- Vicki
- Eve
- Cameron
- Lana
- Stephanie McMahon
- Laycool
Best Heel Turn
- Michelle turning on Maria
- Eve Torres turning heel on Zack Ryder
- Naomi turning in Slay-omi
- AJ Lee turning heel on Kaitlyn
- Nikki Bella betraying Brie Bella
- Beth Phoenix attacking Kelly Kelly
Best Face
- Kelly Kelly
- Mickie
- Melina
- Kaitlyn
- Naomi
- Paige
- AJ
- Brie
Best Heel
- Melina
- Michelle
- Laycool
- Vickie
- Maryse
- AJ
- Layla
- Nikki Bella
- Beth
Week 3
Comedy Queen
- Aksana
- Alicia
- Layla
- Summer Rae
- Rosa Mendes
- Vickie Guerrero
Best Entrance
- Eve Torres
- Aksana
- AJ Lee
- Melina
Most Memorable Debut/Return?
- Sasha, Charlotte and Becky Debut
- Paige debuting on Raw
- Kharma debuts at Extreme Rules
- Gail Kim returns on Smackdown 2009
- Layla returns and wins the Diva’s Championship 2012
- AJ returning to save Paige in March 2015
- Maryse’s Welcome to Smackdown promo debut
Best Theme Song
- Maryse – Pourquoi
- Paige – Stars in the Night
- Candice Michelle- What is Love remix
- Kaitlyn – Spin The Bottle
- Alicia Fox: Shake Yo Tail
- Cherry: Cherry Baby
- AJ – Let’s Light It Up!
- Kaitlyn – Higher
- Layla- Nasty Girl
- Bella Twins – You Can Look But You Can’t Touch
- Eve – She Looks Good
Best Video Game Model
- Aksana WWE 14
- Melina SvR 2010
- Beth Pheonix WWE 13
- Maryse WWE 12
- Mickie James (SvR 2010)
- Kelly Kelly WWE 13
Week 4
Best Total Divas Cast Member
- Natalya
- Naomi
- Cameron
- Paige
- Eva Marie
- Summer Rae
- Brie
Favorite NXT Pro
- Laycool
- Kelly Kelly
- Vickie
Favorite NXT Rookie
- Naomi
- Kaitlyn
- Maxxine
- AJ
- Aksana
Favorite Gimmick Match
- Laycool vs Beth & Natalya Tables Match
- Beth Phoenix vs. Michelle McCool Extreme Makeover match
- Michelle McCool vs. Layla – Loser Leaves WWE at Extreme Rules 2011
- Beth Phoenix vs. Melina – I Quit Match
- Halloween Divas battle royal 2011
- Mistletoe on a Pole Match
- Golden Dreams Match
Best Non Wrestling Character
- Brandi Rhodes (Eden Styles)
- JoJo
- Lana
- Lilian Garcia
- Renee Young
- Stephanie McMahon
- Vickie Guerrero
Best DDW Error
- Barbie
- King Giem
- LayLor
- Goldie Paige
Week 5
Best Diva’s Championship Match
- AJ vs. Kaitlyn Payback
- Kelly Kelly vs Beth Night Of Champions
- Kelly Kelly vs. Beth SummerSlam
- Nikki Bella vs. Naomi Extreme Rules
- Nikki Bella vs. Paige vs. Tamina at Beast In The East 2015
- Eve Torres vs. Alicia Fox vs. Maryse vs. Gail Kim at Fatal 4 Way
- Michelle McCool vs. Melina (Night Of Champions 2010
- Mickie James vs. Alicia Fox (Hell In A Cell)
Best Women’s Championship Match
- Melina vs. Michelle NoC 09
- Michelle McCool vs. Tiffany on Smackdown 2010
- Melina vs. Beth Phoenix at Royal Rumble 2009
- Katie Lea vs. Mickie James (Night Of Champions 2008)
- Michelle McCool vs. Melina (Night Of Champions 2009)
- Mickie vs. Melina vs. Beth (Judgement Day 2008)
- Melina vs Michelle McCool (SmackDown lumberjill match)
- Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James (Mickie finally defeats Beth)
Best Main Event/Superstars Match
- Aksana vs. Natalya
- Nikki Bella vs. Paige
- Kaitlyn vs. Aksana
- Rosa Mendes vs. Naomi
- AJ Lee vs. Natalya
- Gail Kim vs. Jillian Hall
- Naomi vs. Paige
- Layla vs Tiffany
- Paige and Emma vs Cameron and Summer Rae
- Gail Kim vs. Melina
- Alicia Fox vs Natalya
- Kelly Kelly & Tiffany vs. LayCool
Best In-Ring Worker
- Melina
- Natalya
- Beth Phoenix
- Mickie James
- Gail Kim
- Nikki Bella
- Alicia Fox
- Eve Torres
Most Over Performer
- AJ Lee
- Kelly Kelly
- Mickie
- Nikki Bella
- Paige
Each week, we’ll drop the categories, remind you of the nominees, and open the polls for your votes. The winners will be celebrated in a full article breakdown, complete with commentary, context, and the occasional loving roast.
So whether you’re Team LayCool, still mourning the Funkadactyls, or just here to campaign for Alicia Fox’s chokehold on early NXT… buckle up.
The Flawless Face-Off: Divas Era Edition officially begins tomorrow—and your votes will decide who comes out on top.