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Finalists (winner [[Christy Hemme]], runner-up [[Carmella DeCesare]], [[Amy Weber]], and [[Joy Giovanni]])<ref name=sun/> took part in a segment titled "Diss the Diva" on August 16, 2004,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/040816.html|title=RAW Results: August 16, 2004|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|accessdate=2007-08-07|date=August 16, 2007}}</ref> 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.<ref name=sun/> Also, during an earlier segment in the competition, [[Maria Kanellis]] gave DeCesare the [[middle finger]].<ref name=philly/>
Finalists (winner [[Christy Hemme]], runner-up [[Carmella DeCesare]], [[Amy Weber]], and [[Joy Giovanni]])<ref name=sun/> took part in a segment titled "Diss the Diva" on August 16, 2004,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/040816.html|title=RAW Results: August 16, 2004|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|accessdate=2007-08-07|date=August 16, 2007}}</ref> 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.<ref name=sun/> Also, during an earlier segment in the competition, [[Maria Kanellis]] gave DeCesare the [[middle finger]].<ref name=philly/>


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,<ref name=sun/> [[Candice Michelle]],<ref name=corporate/> Maria Kanellis,<ref name=philly/> and Joy Giovanni all received contracts after losing the contest. Several of the girls were sent to [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] to train.<ref name=sun>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2003560001-2005380448,00.html|title=Hemme is Christy clear|author=Simon 'LILSBOY' Rothstein|publisher=The Sun Online|accessdate=2007-08-06|date=August 2005}}</ref> Amy Weber eventually quit the company, alleging that Randy Orton had played cruel pranks on her. In December of 2005 Christy Hemme, the winner was released by WWE. Many were surprised to see Hemme released because she put on her official website that she would be taken off TV to train in OVW, but two days later she was given her release. Currently, the only former contestants still employed by WWE are Candice Michelle, Maria Kanellis, and Michelle McCool.<ref name=sun/> Candice Michelle is the only former Diva Search contestant to win the [[WWE Women's Championship]]. However, Michelle McCool is the current [[Diva's Championship | Diva's Champion]].
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,<ref name=sun/> [[Candice Michelle]],<ref name=corporate/> Maria Kanellis,<ref name=philly/> and Joy Giovanni all received contracts after losing the contest. Several of the girls were sent to [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] to train.<ref name=sun>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2003560001-2005380448,00.html|title=Hemme is Christy clear|author=Simon 'LILSBOY' Rothstein|publisher=The Sun Online|accessdate=2007-08-06|date=August 2005}}</ref> Amy Weber eventually quit the company, alleging that Randy Orton had played cruel pranks on her. In December of 2005 Christy Hemme, the winner was released by WWE. Many were surprised to see Hemme released because she put on her official website that she would be taken off TV to train in OVW, but two days later she was given her release. Currently, the only former contestants still employed by WWE are Candice Michelle, Maria Kanellis, and Michelle McCool, all of whom are immensely popular.<ref name=sun/> Candice Michelle is the only former Diva Search contestant to win the [[WWE Women's Championship]]. Michelle McCool became the first [[WWE Divas Championship]] in July of 2008.


==2005==
==2005==

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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][7] 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.[7]

They began airing the weekly Diva Search segments on July 19.[7][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,[8] 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] Also, during an earlier segment in the competition, Maria Kanellis gave DeCesare the middle finger.[6]

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,[7] Maria Kanellis,[6] 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. In December of 2005 Christy Hemme, the winner was released by WWE. Many were surprised to see Hemme released because she put on her official website that she would be taken off TV to train in OVW, but two days later she was given her release. Currently, the only former contestants still employed by WWE are Candice Michelle, Maria Kanellis, and Michelle McCool, all of whom are immensely popular.[5] Candice Michelle is the only former Diva Search contestant to win the WWE Women's Championship. Michelle McCool became the first WWE Divas Championship in July of 2008.

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.[9]

In 2005, contestant Leyla Milani accidentally 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.[10]

Ashley Massaro was declared the winner on August 15 and received $250,000.[9] However, Massaro wanted to train to wrestle, due to her family's involvement in amateur 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 both are no longer with the company. 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." On July 9, 2008, Ashley Massaro was released from her WWE contract due to "personal issues."

2006

Layla El: 2006 Diva Search Winner.

Contestants

Notes

The eight finalists made their first appearance on WWE programming on RAW on July 10.[12] 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.[13] When introducing the contestants, Mizanin mispronounced names and looked uncomfortable in his new role as Diva Search emcee.[13]

Each week, the contestants appeared on both Raw and SmackDown!.[12] 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[11] and was placed on SmackDown! before she was moved to ECW for a year until she got drafted to Raw in 2008. WWE also hired several of the eliminated Diva contestants including: Maryse Ouellet (who is currently on Smackdown!), Milena Roucka and the Garcia Twins who are all currently working in WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling. Rebecca DiPietro worked as an interviewer in ECW before being released by her own request. Amy Zidian was also hired, but was released two weeks after her first appearance due to backstage issues with other divas, namely Kristal Marshall. Brooke Adams (who was not a finalist) was hired and appeared in the ECW brand as a member of Extreme Expose before being released.

2007

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Eve Torres: 2007 Diva Search Winner.

Contestants

  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 Eric Gargiulo (March 17, 2008). "WWE Diva & Playboy cover girl, Maria speaks to phillyBurbs.com". PhillyBurbs.com. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "RAW Results: August 16, 2004". Online World of Wrestling. August 16, 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "RAW Results: July 4, 2005". Online World of Wrestling. July 4, 2005. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i "2006 Diva Search Interviews". FHM Online. Retrieved 2007-08-15.
  12. ^ a b "WWE Diva Search Finalists Debut Tonight On Monday Night RAW". WWE Corporate. July 10, 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  13. ^ a b "RAW Results: July 10, 2006". Online World of Wrestling. July 10, 2006. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  14. ^ Kara A. Medalis (August 22, 2007). "Special thanks to Velvet Revolver". WWE.com. Retrieved 2007-08-23.
  15. ^ EveTorres.com (2007-10-29). "The 2007 Diva Search Winner is Eve Torres". EveTorres.com. Retrieved 2007-10-29.
  16. ^ Andrew Rote (October 16, 2007). "Farewell Taryn". WWE. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
  17. ^ Andrew Rote (October 9, 2007). "Farewell Jessica". WWE. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
  18. ^ Andrew Rote (October 2, 2007). "Farewell J. Kim". WWE. Retrieved 2007-10-03.
  19. ^ Kara A. Medalis (September 25, 2007). "Weekly roundup: Obstacle Course". WWE. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
  20. ^ Kara A. Medalis (September 18, 2007). "Weekly roundup: Limbo". WWE. Retrieved 2007-09-25.
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