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The 'WWE Diva Search' is a talent competition held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The aim of the contest is to find the newest WWE Diva to add to the WWE roster.
In 2003 WWE had its first Diva Search. However, unlike the later Diva Searches, the first Diva search winner did not receive a contract. She did receive a photo-spread. 'Jaime Koeppe' was named the first WWE Diva Search winner.
★ ''Theme: "Walk Idiot Walk" by The Hives''
★ ''Theme: "Time and Time Again" by Chronic Future''
★ ''Theme: "Open Your Eyes" by Alter Bridge''
★ 'Christy Hemme' - Winner Christy Hemme Christy Hemme: A naked conversation Tim Baines Christy Hemme Hemme Wins $250,000 One-Year Contract with WWE
★ Carmella DeCesare - Runner-Up
★ Joy Giovanni - 3rd Place
★ Amy Weber - 4th Place
★ Maria Kanellis - 5th Place
★ Tracie Wright - 6th Place
★ Michelle McCool - 7th Place
★ Chandra Costello - 8th Place
★ Camille Anderson - 9th Place
★ Julia Costello - 10th Place
In 2004, WWE decided to make an extension of the Diva Search, which included a one-year contract worth $250,000 and was held on ''RAW''. The Next WWE Diva Ultimately to be Chosen by the Millions of WWE fans Worldwide On September 13 Over 7,000 females applied to be a part of the contest. The final 10 contestants were chosen on a casting special aired on Spike TV on July 15, with guest judges Triple H, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, and Edge.
They began airing the weekly Diva Search segments on July 19. Despite reported claims by the company that the contest would be handled in a classy manner, the contest involved prospective divas performing suggestive acts on live TV, such as "seducing" a male wrestler. Fans were allowed to vote for the winners, but the outcome of the voting process was questioned by media outlets. The eventual winner of the competition was Christy Hemme, who went on to pose in ''Playboy'' and compete at ''WrestleMania 21''.
Finalists (winner Christy Hemme, runner-up Carmella DeCesare, Amy Weber, and Joy Giovanni) took part in a segment titled "Diss the Diva" on August 16, 2004,[1] which was censored at several points due to foul language and obscenities from the contestants when they were asked to taunt one another verbally. Backstage, the four contestants bickered with and disliked each other, as well.
Despite only one winner being crowned in the competition each year, WWE hired a large number of the contestants from past contests and immediately placed them in on-camera in non-wrestling roles. From the 2004 Diva Search, Michelle McCool, Amy Weber, Candice Michelle, Maria Kanellis, and Joy Giovanni all received contracts after losing the contest. Several of the girls were sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling to train. Hemme is Christy clear Simon 'LILSBOY' Rothstein Amy Weber eventually quit the company, alleging that Randy Orton had played cruel pranks on her.
★ ''Theme: "Be Yourself" by Audioslave''
★ 'Ashley Massaro' - Winner Ashley Massaro of New York Wins WWE RAW Diva Search, Secures $250,000 One-Year Contract with WWE
★ Leyla Milani - Runner-up
★ Elisabeth Rouffaer - 3rd Place
★ Kristal Marshall - 4th Place
★ Summer DeLin - 5th Place
★ Cameron Haven - 6th Place
★ Simona Fusco - 7th Place
★ Leilene Ondrade aka "Alexis" - 8th place
For the 2005 Diva Search, WWE reportedly emphasized the fact that potential contestants did not need to have any wrestling experience or even a desire to wrestle. The eight finalists began appearing on ''RAW'' on June 27. One contestant was eliminated each week until there was a final three.
In 2005, contestant Leyla Milani intentionally exposed herself by falling out of her top while attempting to navigate an obstacle course on the July 4 edition of ''RAW'', leading to a "disqualification" in the contest.[2]
Ashley Massaro was declared the winner on August 15 and received $250,000. However, Massaro wanted to train to wrestle, due to her athletic background and her family's involvement in wrestling. As in 2004, not only the winner of the contest was hired by WWE. Other contestants hired include Kristal Marshall and Elisabeth Rouffaer, who was in OVW training to wrestle, but decided to leave the wrestling business. Leyla Milani, the runner up, did not go on to work for WWE. However, she appeared in a commercial for USA Network called "RAW Fan Nation."
★ ''Theme: "Move Along" by The All-American Rejects''
★ 'Layla El' - Winner 2006 Diva Search Interviews
★ Jennifer England - Runner-up
★ J.T. Tinney - 3rd Place
★ Milena Roucka - 4th Place
★ Erica Chevillar - 5th Place
★ Rebecca DiPietro - 6th Place
★ Maryse Ouellet - 7th Place
★ Amy Zidian - 8th Place
The eight finalists made their first appearance on WWE programming on ''RAW'' on July 10. WWE Diva Search Finalists Debut Tonight On Monday Night RAW The Diva Search had an awkward beginning on July 10 with an introductory segment on ''RAW'' featuring new host Mike Mizanin. During the segment, Mizanin appeared to have forgotten his lines and stammered on for several minutes when trying to explain the voting procedures for the contest. RAW Results: July 10, 2006 When introducing the contestants, Mizanin mispronounced names and looked uncomfortable in his new role as Diva Search emcee.
Each week, the contestants appeared on both ''RAW'' and ''SmackDown!''. The final three appeared on a special that aired on August 16 2006 on the USA Network in the USA and August 19 2006 on FOX8 in Australia, where the winner was announced. The final show got a 1.9 cable rating with a 3.0 share.
Layla El won the 4th annual Diva Search. WWE also hired several of the eliminated Diva hopefuls: Maryse Ouellet, Amy Zidian (who had a brief stint on ''SmackDown!'' before being released), and Milena Roucka (who is currently training in Ohio Valley Wrestling under the ringname ''Roucka''), and Rebecca DiPietro (who worked on ECW before being released)[3][4]. Brooke Adams was hired by WWE even though she was a non-finalist, similar to Candice Michelle.
★ ''Theme: "Let it Roll" by Velvet Revolver''[5]
★ Lyndy Frieson - Vancouver, British Columbia
★ Brooke Gilbertsen - San Diego, California
★ Jessica Hatch - Houston, Texas
★ J. Kim - Catawba, North Carolina
★ Naomi Kirk - Los Angeles, California
★ Taryn Terrell - New Orleans, Louisiana
★ Eve Torres - Los Angeles, California
★ Lena Yada - Los Angeles, California
The first competition will be on WWE.com on September 10, which is also when the voting starts. The winner will be announced at Cyber Sunday on October 28.
1. RAW Results: August 16, 2004
2. RAW Results: July 4, 2005
3. Rebecca released
4. REBECCA'S MESSAGE & T.V ALERT!
5. Special thanks to Velvet Revolver Kara A. Medalis
★ 2006 Diva Search at WWE.com
★ FHM Online interviews with the 2006 contestants
★ Diva Search 2007 at WWE.com
| Contents |
| 2003 |
| 2004 |
| Contestants |
| Notes |
| 2005 |
| Contestants |
| Notes |
| 2006 |
| Contestants |
| Notes |
| 2007 |
| Contestants |
| Notes |
| See also |
| Notes |
| External links |
2003
In 2003 WWE had its first Diva Search. However, unlike the later Diva Searches, the first Diva search winner did not receive a contract. She did receive a photo-spread. 'Jaime Koeppe' was named the first WWE Diva Search winner.
2004
Christy Hemme: 2004 Diva Search Winner.
★ ''Theme: "Walk Idiot Walk" by The Hives''
★ ''Theme: "Time and Time Again" by Chronic Future''
★ ''Theme: "Open Your Eyes" by Alter Bridge''
Contestants
★ 'Christy Hemme' - Winner Christy Hemme Christy Hemme: A naked conversation Tim Baines Christy Hemme Hemme Wins $250,000 One-Year Contract with WWE
★ Carmella DeCesare - Runner-Up
★ Joy Giovanni - 3rd Place
★ Amy Weber - 4th Place
★ Maria Kanellis - 5th Place
★ Tracie Wright - 6th Place
★ Michelle McCool - 7th Place
★ Chandra Costello - 8th Place
★ Camille Anderson - 9th Place
★ Julia Costello - 10th Place
Notes
Former Diva Search contestant Candice Michelle on ''RAW''
In 2004, WWE decided to make an extension of the Diva Search, which included a one-year contract worth $250,000 and was held on ''RAW''. The Next WWE Diva Ultimately to be Chosen by the Millions of WWE fans Worldwide On September 13 Over 7,000 females applied to be a part of the contest. The final 10 contestants were chosen on a casting special aired on Spike TV on July 15, with guest judges Triple H, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, and Edge.
They began airing the weekly Diva Search segments on July 19. Despite reported claims by the company that the contest would be handled in a classy manner, the contest involved prospective divas performing suggestive acts on live TV, such as "seducing" a male wrestler. Fans were allowed to vote for the winners, but the outcome of the voting process was questioned by media outlets. The eventual winner of the competition was Christy Hemme, who went on to pose in ''Playboy'' and compete at ''WrestleMania 21''.
Finalists (winner Christy Hemme, runner-up Carmella DeCesare, Amy Weber, and Joy Giovanni) took part in a segment titled "Diss the Diva" on August 16, 2004,[1] which was censored at several points due to foul language and obscenities from the contestants when they were asked to taunt one another verbally. Backstage, the four contestants bickered with and disliked each other, as well.
Despite only one winner being crowned in the competition each year, WWE hired a large number of the contestants from past contests and immediately placed them in on-camera in non-wrestling roles. From the 2004 Diva Search, Michelle McCool, Amy Weber, Candice Michelle, Maria Kanellis, and Joy Giovanni all received contracts after losing the contest. Several of the girls were sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling to train. Hemme is Christy clear Simon 'LILSBOY' Rothstein Amy Weber eventually quit the company, alleging that Randy Orton had played cruel pranks on her.
2005
Ashley Massaro: 2005 Diva Search Winner.
★ ''Theme: "Be Yourself" by Audioslave''
Contestants
★ 'Ashley Massaro' - Winner Ashley Massaro of New York Wins WWE RAW Diva Search, Secures $250,000 One-Year Contract with WWE
★ Leyla Milani - Runner-up
★ Elisabeth Rouffaer - 3rd Place
★ Kristal Marshall - 4th Place
★ Summer DeLin - 5th Place
★ Cameron Haven - 6th Place
★ Simona Fusco - 7th Place
★ Leilene Ondrade aka "Alexis" - 8th place
Notes
For the 2005 Diva Search, WWE reportedly emphasized the fact that potential contestants did not need to have any wrestling experience or even a desire to wrestle. The eight finalists began appearing on ''RAW'' on June 27. One contestant was eliminated each week until there was a final three.
In 2005, contestant Leyla Milani intentionally exposed herself by falling out of her top while attempting to navigate an obstacle course on the July 4 edition of ''RAW'', leading to a "disqualification" in the contest.[2]
Ashley Massaro was declared the winner on August 15 and received $250,000. However, Massaro wanted to train to wrestle, due to her athletic background and her family's involvement in wrestling. As in 2004, not only the winner of the contest was hired by WWE. Other contestants hired include Kristal Marshall and Elisabeth Rouffaer, who was in OVW training to wrestle, but decided to leave the wrestling business. Leyla Milani, the runner up, did not go on to work for WWE. However, she appeared in a commercial for USA Network called "RAW Fan Nation."
2006
★ ''Theme: "Move Along" by The All-American Rejects''
Contestants
★ 'Layla El' - Winner 2006 Diva Search Interviews
★ Jennifer England - Runner-up
★ J.T. Tinney - 3rd Place
★ Milena Roucka - 4th Place
★ Erica Chevillar - 5th Place
★ Rebecca DiPietro - 6th Place
★ Maryse Ouellet - 7th Place
★ Amy Zidian - 8th Place
Notes
The eight finalists made their first appearance on WWE programming on ''RAW'' on July 10. WWE Diva Search Finalists Debut Tonight On Monday Night RAW The Diva Search had an awkward beginning on July 10 with an introductory segment on ''RAW'' featuring new host Mike Mizanin. During the segment, Mizanin appeared to have forgotten his lines and stammered on for several minutes when trying to explain the voting procedures for the contest. RAW Results: July 10, 2006 When introducing the contestants, Mizanin mispronounced names and looked uncomfortable in his new role as Diva Search emcee.
Each week, the contestants appeared on both ''RAW'' and ''SmackDown!''. The final three appeared on a special that aired on August 16 2006 on the USA Network in the USA and August 19 2006 on FOX8 in Australia, where the winner was announced. The final show got a 1.9 cable rating with a 3.0 share.
Layla El won the 4th annual Diva Search. WWE also hired several of the eliminated Diva hopefuls: Maryse Ouellet, Amy Zidian (who had a brief stint on ''SmackDown!'' before being released), and Milena Roucka (who is currently training in Ohio Valley Wrestling under the ringname ''Roucka''), and Rebecca DiPietro (who worked on ECW before being released)[3][4]. Brooke Adams was hired by WWE even though she was a non-finalist, similar to Candice Michelle.
2007
★ ''Theme: "Let it Roll" by Velvet Revolver''[5]
Contestants
★ Lyndy Frieson - Vancouver, British Columbia
★ Brooke Gilbertsen - San Diego, California
★ Jessica Hatch - Houston, Texas
★ J. Kim - Catawba, North Carolina
★ Naomi Kirk - Los Angeles, California
★ Taryn Terrell - New Orleans, Louisiana
★ Eve Torres - Los Angeles, California
★ Lena Yada - Los Angeles, California
Notes
The first competition will be on WWE.com on September 10, which is also when the voting starts. The winner will be announced at Cyber Sunday on October 28.
See also
Notes
1. RAW Results: August 16, 2004
2. RAW Results: July 4, 2005
3. Rebecca released
4. REBECCA'S MESSAGE & T.V ALERT!
5. Special thanks to Velvet Revolver Kara A. Medalis
External links
★ 2006 Diva Search at WWE.com
★ FHM Online interviews with the 2006 contestants
★ Diva Search 2007 at WWE.com
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