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===Contestants===
===Contestants===
*Eve Torres
*Eve Torres
*Brooke Gilbertsen
*[[Brooke Gilbertsen]]
*Lena Yada - 3rd place
*Lena Yada - 3rd place
*Taryn Terrell - 4th place<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/divasearch/competitions/rescue/exclusives/farewelltaryn|title=Farewell Taryn|publisher=WWE.com|author=Andrew Rote|accessdate=2007-10-20|date=October 16, 2007}}</ref>
*Taryn Terrell - 4th place<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/divasearch/competitions/rescue/exclusives/farewelltaryn|title=Farewell Taryn|publisher=WWE.com|author=Andrew Rote|accessdate=2007-10-20|date=October 16, 2007}}</ref>
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===Notes===
===Notes===
The first competition was on WWE.com on [[September 10]], which was also when the voting started. The winner will be announced on the [[October 29]] edition of RAW. Unlike past Diva Searches, this Search was the first to take place exclusively on WWE.com. Short [[List of professional wrestling slang#V|vignettes]] aired each week, recapping the weekly competitions and encouraging viewers to vote. When it got down to the Final 3 Eve Torres, Brooke Gilbertson, and Lena Yada they made their first live television appearance on Raw on [[October 22]] [[2007]].Final 2 Eve and Brooke appeared on Smackdown on [[October 26]], [[2007]].
The first competition was on WWE.com on [[September 10]], which was also when the voting started. The winner will be announced on the [[October 29]] edition of RAW. Unlike past Diva Searches, this Search was the first to take place exclusively on WWE.com. Short [[List of professional wrestling slang#V|vignettes]] aired each week, recapping the weekly competitions and encouraging viewers to vote. When it got down to the Final 3 Eve Torres, Brooke Gilbertson, and Lena Yada they made their first live television appearance on Raw on [[October 22]] [[2007]].Final 2 Eve and Brooke appeared on Smackdown on [[October 26]], [[2007]].

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===The final 2===
Voting for the 2007 WWE diva Search will close within the date of October 29th. It's down to just 2 divas facing off for the [[crown]], as blonde Brooke competes with brunette Eve.
'''(About [[Brooke Gilbertsen]])'''
Blonde diva hopeful Brooke Gilbertsen is 21 years old, and a native of [[Huntington Beach, California]]. She sees herself as spontaneous, exotic and always willing to try new things. In her own words, "I live for thrills, and I love taking risks." Brooke loves [[shopping]], [[working out]] and [[clubbing]] as well as [[karaoke]]. She knows how to [[dance]] as well, as she's studied [[ballet]], [[tap]], [[jazz]] and [[Irish dancing]]. Her perfect man has to be a "true gentleman, a genuine person with a big heart, and a guy who's not cocky about his looks". Her dream date would be eating [[sushi]] with [[fine wine]] at the [[beach]].
'''(About Eve Torres)'''
Brunette diva hopeful, Eve Torres is from [[Los Angeles, California]]. The 22 year old is a former [[dancer]] for the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] and hopes to bring that sort of excitement to the [[WWE]]. She sees herself as simliar to [[Mickie James]] in terms of personality, adding she is playful outside of the ring, but all business inside the ring. She keeps in shape by [[dancing]], [[running]], [[aerobics]] and [[kickboxing]] and describes a night of [[salsa dancing]] with intelligent conversation to be her perfect night out. Eve also admits if someone rubs her the wrong way she does have a "bit of a [[temper]]".


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 00:22, 29 October 2007

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The official logo of the 2007 WWE Diva Search.

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.

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-shoot for an issue of WWE Magazine. Jaime Koeppe was named the first WWE Diva Search winner.

2004

Christy Hemme: 2004 Diva Search Winner.

Contestants

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.[4][6] Over 7,000 females applied to be a part of the contest.[1] 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.[6]

They began airing the weekly Diva Search segments on July 19.[6][4] 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,[4] 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.[2]

Finalists (winner Christy Hemme, runner-up Carmella DeCesare, Amy Weber, and Joy Giovanni)[5] took part in a segment titled "Diss the Diva" on August 16, 2004,[7] 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.[5]

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,[5] Candice Michelle,[6] Maria Kanellis, and Joy Giovanni all received contracts after losing the contest. Several of the girls were sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling to train.[5] Amy Weber eventually quit the company, alleging that Randy Orton had played cruel pranks on her.[5]

2005

Ashley Massaro: 2005 Diva Search Winner.

Contestants

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.[8]

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.[9]

Ashley Massaro was declared the winner on August 15 and received $250,000.[8] 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

Layla El: 2006 Diva Search Winner.

Contestants

Notes

The eight finalists made their first appearance on WWE programming on RAW on July 10.[11] 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.[12] When introducing the contestants, Mizanin mispronounced names and looked uncomfortable in his new role as Diva Search emcee.[12]

Each week, the contestants appeared on both RAW and SmackDown!.[11] 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.[citation needed]

Layla El won the 4th annual Diva Search.[10] WWE also hired several of the eliminated Diva hopefuls: Maryse Ouellet, Amy Zidian (who had a brief stint on SmackDown! before being released), Milena Roucka (who is currently training in Ohio Valley Wrestling under the ringname Roucka), and Rebecca DiPietro (who worked on ECW before being released)[13][14]. Brooke Adams was hired by WWE even though she was a non-finalist, similar to Candice Michelle.

2007

Contestants

  • Eve Torres
  • Brooke Gilbertsen
  • Lena Yada - 3rd place
  • Taryn Terrell - 4th place[16]
  • Jessica Hatch - 5th place[17]
  • J. Kim - 6th Place[18]
  • Lyndy Frieson - 7th Place[19]
  • Naomi Kirk - 8th Place[20]

Notes

The first competition was on WWE.com on September 10, which was also when the voting started. The winner will be announced on the October 29 edition of RAW. Unlike past Diva Searches, this Search was the first to take place exclusively on WWE.com. Short vignettes aired each week, recapping the weekly competitions and encouraging viewers to vote. When it got down to the Final 3 Eve Torres, Brooke Gilbertson, and Lena Yada they made their first live television appearance on Raw on October 22 2007.Final 2 Eve and Brooke appeared on Smackdown on October 26, 2007.


The final 2

Voting for the 2007 WWE diva Search will close within the date of October 29th. It's down to just 2 divas facing off for the crown, as blonde Brooke competes with brunette Eve.

(About Brooke Gilbertsen) Blonde diva hopeful Brooke Gilbertsen is 21 years old, and a native of Huntington Beach, California. She sees herself as spontaneous, exotic and always willing to try new things. In her own words, "I live for thrills, and I love taking risks." Brooke loves shopping, working out and clubbing as well as karaoke. She knows how to dance as well, as she's studied ballet, tap, jazz and Irish dancing. Her perfect man has to be a "true gentleman, a genuine person with a big heart, and a guy who's not cocky about his looks". Her dream date would be eating sushi with fine wine at the beach.

(About Eve Torres) Brunette diva hopeful, Eve Torres is from Los Angeles, California. The 22 year old is a former dancer for the Los Angeles Clippers and hopes to bring that sort of excitement to the WWE. She sees herself as simliar to Mickie James in terms of personality, adding she is playful outside of the ring, but all business inside the ring. She keeps in shape by dancing, running, aerobics and kickboxing and describes a night of salsa dancing with intelligent conversation to be her perfect night out. Eve also admits if someone rubs her the wrong way she does have a "bit of a temper".

Notes

  1. ^ a b "Christy Hemme". PurrfectAngelz.com. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
  2. ^ a b Tim Baines (March 9, 2005). "Christy Hemme: A naked conversation". The Ottawa Sun. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
  3. ^ a b "Christy Hemme". Bullz-eye.com. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
  4. ^ a b c d "Hemme Wins $250,000 One-Year Contract with WWE". Business Wire. September 21, 2004. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i Simon 'LILSBOY' Rothstein (August 2005). "Hemme is Christy clear". The Sun Online. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
  6. ^ a b c d "The Next WWE Diva Ultimately to be Chosen by the Millions of WWE fans Worldwide On September 13". WWE Corporate. July 12, 2004. Retrieved 2007-07-01.
  7. ^ "RAW Results: August 16, 2004". Online World of Wrestling. August 16, 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  8. ^ a b c "Ashley Massaro of New York Wins WWE RAW Diva Search, Secures $250,000 One-Year Contract with WWE". WWE Corporate. August 15, 2005. Retrieved 2007-08-06.
  9. ^ "RAW Results: July 4, 2005". Online World of Wrestling. July 4, 2005. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i "2006 Diva Search Interviews". FHM Online. Retrieved 2007-08-15.
  11. ^ a b "WWE Diva Search Finalists Debut Tonight On Monday Night RAW". WWE Corporate. July 10, 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  12. ^ a b "RAW Results: July 10, 2006". Online World of Wrestling. July 10, 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  13. ^ "Rebecca released". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-03-22.
  14. ^ "REBECCA'S MESSAGE & T.V ALERT!". Retrieved 2007-03-26.
  15. ^ Kara A. Medalis (August 22, 2007). "Special thanks to Velvet Revolver". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-08-23.
  16. ^ Andrew Rote (October 16, 2007). "Farewell Taryn". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
  17. ^ Andrew Rote (October 9, 2007). "Farewell Jessica". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
  18. ^ Andrew Rote (October 2, 2007). "Farewell J. Kim". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-10-03.
  19. ^ Kara A. Medalis (September 25, 2007). "Weekly roundup: Obstacle Course". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
  20. ^ Kara A. Medalis (September 18, 2007). "Weekly roundup: Limbo". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-09-25.


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