Last Night on WWE RAW, Jillian Hall and Candice Michelle

Last Night on WWE RAW, Jillian Hall and Candice Michelle

Candice Michelle took on Jillian Hall last night in what I hate to say was a very lackluster wrestling match.
I hate to say lackluster because Candice versus Beth Phoenix is the women's event at WWE No Mercy.
Candice still doesn't look 100 percent, although she did win.

I know most wrestling writers and bloggers don't take the womens wrestling divisions seriously. But as you can see from the number of blogs I do, I take it seriously. I dont want to see the Women's Wrestling title match become a snooze fest or a squash.
Candice is trying and I respect that. But maybe they should have held back on her a bit and let her get the ring rust off before throwing her back with a title shot.
I personally think Mickie James versus Beth would have been a better match for No Mercy.
I still do wish Candice luck though.

TNA Knockout news, Beautiful People Interview, Make the World “Write” Extended

TNA Knockout Lauthan is one of the featured models in the 2008 Atlanta Braves merchandise catalog. Lauthan is known in women wrestling for her backstage interviews on iMPACT!

The Knockout photo gallery has been updated at TNAwrestling.com with new photos of the beautiful women of wrestling, Velvet Sky, Angelina Love and Taylor Wilde.

Jim Varsallone, for MiamiHerald.com, posted an interview with TNA’s Beautiful People. Women’s Wrestling Xposed has an exerpt from the article, which can be read in it’s entirety

‘If two heads are better than one, what about two beautiful heads?

‘Angelina Love and Velvet Sky got the look, no doubt, but they offer so much more — combining athleticism, wrestling skill, smarts and creativity for a very successful tandem in TNA.

‘Collectively known as The Beautiful People, Love and Sky help lead a very talented women’s division, the TNA Knockouts, proving quality women’s wrestling matches can draw fans and ratings at a sound level.’

Former WWE Diva Terri Runnels has announced that she is extending ‘Make The World “Write”’ a international contest of skill, giving a hard-wordking ,good person, family, non-profit corporation or company a chance to win her home plus $100,000 to use to make the world a better place! The website for Terri’s contest crashed from traffic and there was a stitch with Paypal- all corrected now- the reasons Terri decided to extend the contest. The winner will receive Terri’s beautiful four-bedroom three-bathroom home with a stunning pool complete with waterfalls, a hot tub and a workshop, plus $100 000 for the winner to use at their discretion. “While there is a $200 entry free,” Terri said, “I do not want people to go about their means in order to participate in the contest.”

Candice Michelle, Beth Phoenix and more

WWE Diva Candice Michelle turned 30 on Tuesday
Happy Late Birthday Candice!

Q & A: The Alpha Female

SEXY HOT DIVAS: Welcome to LadySports! When did you first get into the sport?
ALPHA FEMALE: I discovered wrestling when I was 11 years old and it captured me from the very start on, and I became a big fan of it. A couple of years later, I had the opportunity to wrestle.

SH: Who trained you?
AF: Two of the best wrestlers in the world... a legend and a machine. Joe Legend from Canada (who worked for the WWE, TNA, and NOAH), and Turkish wrestling machine Murat Bosporus (who worked for NOAH and all over the world).

SH: What was your biggest influence to become a wrestler?
AF: I was always impressed by wrestlers like Bret Hart, Chris Benoit, Fit Finlay, Ric Flair and Arn Anderson. Wrestling was always like a family to me. I feel like home being on the road.

SH: What other sports do you have an interest in?
AF: Well, there is just one more thing I love the most besides wrestling and that is ME. I could do every other sport I wanted to and would be the best at it, but like I said, the only thing I love more than wrestling is the Alpha Female.

SH: How would you describe yourself in terms of attitude, personality and strengths?
AF: I'm a really humble person... I don't like to talk too much about me, but if I have to point something out it would be my generosity and my instinct for success.

SH: Describe a typical day of training for you. What is most important in your workout?
AF: Honestly, I don't have to train as much as most of the little sissy girls. Some people just have it and I'm one of them. But when I train, I train harder than anybody else.

SH: How would you best describe your ring style?
AF: I change my ring style to that which people want to see. Sometimes it's more basic, other times it has more of a “show” aspect. But one thing always stays the same: In the end, I always win.

SH: Did you base your ring style or even your persona on any one particular wrestler?
AF: Come on... have you ever see as fantastically talented a wrestler as me before? I really looked for a role model at first, but then I realized it was just a waste of my time. The Alpha Female is unique.

SH: What specific signature moves are you best known for?
AF: I would say my great Queens Suplex , the deadly Inoki Plex, or the amazing Ranhei, which I put in my moves set only recently.

SH: Have you ever been injured in the ring?
AF: Yes, a couple of times because I had to wrestle against talent-free amateurs.

SH: Since you've begun, have you ever had a "Why am I still doing this" moment?
AF: I think some of my defeated opponents ask themselves this question. I never asked myself this question. It is for little sissy girls, not for the Alpha Female to doubt herself.

SH: Who have been your toughest opponents?
AF: My toughest opponent is my image in the mirror. It is so hard to look away and it captures me for hours. It is really so unfair to be so beautiful.

LS: Who are your allies?
AF: God, my beauty and my intelligence.

SH: What has been your most memorable win?
AF: My eWe title win in Spain in front of 4000 people... a strong, excited crowd! I knew before that match I was going to be successful, but nevertheless it was a great experience. I defended it against Wesna from Croatia and Jenny from Sweden, and it doesn't matter who wants to take it away... no one will EVER take it away from me!

SH: What was your worst loss?
AF: I broke my fingernail once....

SH: Who is the one wrestler you would most like to face in the ring, but haven't yet?
AF: Well, there are a few, but those so-called champions are too frightened to step in the ring with the Alpha Female. They know who they are.

SH: What type of match do you enjoy the most?
AF: The ones where I win and humiliate my opponents. In other words, all of them.

SH: What sort of reactions do you get from people when they learn you are a wrestler?
AF: I have to be honest: I don't really listen to the babbling of other people. The only thing that matters is what I think.

SH: Who and What are your fans like?
AF: What do you mean with who??? Everybody loves me! I just don't think that most of them deserve to see my great in-ring performance.

SH: If you had the power, what one thing would you do to improve the sport?
AF: I would make sure that everybody gets paid better, and make sure that only well-trained wrestlers are able to step in the ring. And what could you guys change to improve the sport? Book me in every show there is in the world! You know, if I'm not on the card, the show cant be that good!

SH: Where have you wrestled, and what titles have you held?
AF: I've wrestled in Africa, Italy, France, Holland ,Switzerland, Finland, Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and of course Germany. Is there really any title that is worthy to be held by the Alpha Female? Nothing is more precious than me!

SH: What are your thoughts on women participating in the sport?
AF: I think it is great that there is a chance to prove that women are as good as men... only in my case, to prove that I am even better than them.

SH: What was your most unforgettable moment in the ring?
AF: Showing my greatness in front of 4000 people in Africa and also in front of 4000 people in Spain. I'm sure they still dream of me.

SH: Any regrets?
AF: I never regret. I'm always proud of what I do.

SH: What do you suppose you would be doing if you couldn't be in wrestling?
AF: Being the best in something else... or everything else.

SH: If you could have only one more final match, who would you most want to have as your opponent, and why?
AF: I would love to wrestle against Jazzy Bi. She must be amazing. Jazzy Bi versus Alpha Female that will be the Best Match Ever. She would, of course, lose.

SH: What is your personal motto?
AF: CLASS looks only from downside like arrogance

SH: What would make you most happy in life?
AF: Beating up more little sissy girls, having a lot of money, and a house full of mirrors.

SH: How can my readers find out more about your career?
AF: Because I am a generous person, I have a web page for my fans. There they can view my pictures, admire my fights, and for those who can´t get enough of the Alpha Female, buy merchandise. If there is really anybody who doesn't already know this page it is: www.alphafemale.de. You can leave a comment there. Not that I care if you do or not, but I want my fans to think that they are special.

SH: Thanks for making the time to speak with us!
AF: It is always a pleasure to speak about myself.

Xtreme Night LLF III

Lucha Libre Femenil recently presented NOCHE XTREMA LLF III... Xtreme Night LLF III!

* This very special event kicked off in grand fashion when Perla Negra battled RBD (La Rebelde) in a Bull Terrier match. Perla claimed the first victory of the evening when she was finally able to tag all four corners of the ring.

* In the second, No Holds Barred match, Bombon beat Angelica when Bombon managed to smash a bottle of beer over Angelica's head, which essentially ended the night for Angelica.

* The third battle of the night was an I Quit Match, with Dama de Hierro going up against Chacala, who dared Dama to do her worst, because she would never submit to her. Dama took Chacala up on her offer, and brought Chacala’s former tag partner, Tsunami, into the match! Chacala fought bravely, but against both rudas she was simply overmatched, and in the end she was forced to tap out. Following the match, Chacala challenge Tsunami to a match for the following week, in which she’ll seek to avenge her loss.

* In a Handicap Match, the ring experience of both Tigresa and Flor de Loto proved to be too much for la Justiciera. From opening bell to close, the two rudas worked together to control the match and keep the good girl in trouble, ultimately finishing Justiciera off with a double palanca to the legs!

* In the main event, Tsunami, Bandida and Reyna Azteca battled it out in a 3-Way Hardcore Match... and what a battle it was, as the trio of luchadoras gave and received extreme punishment to one another! The first one eliminated was Bandita when her Tsunami nailed her with a flaming chair (that’s not a euphemism... it really was a chair set on fire!) Tsunami and Reyna Azteca then hit each other with everything they could get their hands on, including lamps and the flaming chair! Ultimately, after as brutal a brawl as the LLF has ever seen, Tsunami claimed the victory when she got a Nudo Lagunero (lagoon knot) on Reyna! NOCHA XTREMA III managed to give the fans everything they love about the LLF and more... wild action in the ring

Q & A: Brandi Richardson

SexyHotDivas: Brandi, welcome to LadySports Online! Before we get started, I'd just like to congratulate you on passing the North Carolina bar exam! Does this mean you'll be wrestling as Brandi Richardson, Esq.?
BRANDI RICHARDSON: Hi! Thanks for having me and thanks so much for the congrats! I am so excited to finally finish my degree and wrap up the education era of my life! Not sure if I will muddle the wrestling career with the legal career, but anything is possible, I guess! Guess we gotta wait and see!

SH: When did you first get into the sport?
BR: I was 17 years old and, as is the case with most workers, had been a fan since childhood. A friend in my area was running indy shows in our local armory and rec center. He offered to give me a shot at managing a heel faction there, and I jumped at the chance. I fell in love with it and it just kind of went from there.

SH: Who trained you?
BR: I am very fortunate in that I had a lot of good friends who stepped up to the plate when I decided to start training. Chief among those is Marty "Cham Pain" Garner. Then I had input from some other great peeps like "The Gemini Kid" Jeff Rudd, Kristin Flake, Kamikaze Kid, Kimo, Amber O'Neal, Mike Yamaha, etc. And Ebone Moseley and Jesse Jordan are ALWAYS willing to let me try stuff on them and help me out. I am very, very lucky.

SH: What was your biggest influence to become a wrestler?
BR: I was enthralled by Miss Elizabeth when I was younger. I also loved Wendi Richter and Malibu! And I worked with Mickie James a lot when I first got into wrestling... her dedication is trumped only by her sheer talent, and she is just amazing.

SH: What other sports do you have an interest in?
BR: I was into all kinds of sports growing up. I was a cheerleader for seven years and was captain of my varsity squad. I played basketball and volleyball and was a gymnast for several years. I was pretty good at short distance running and soccer.

SH: How would you describe yourself in terms of attitude, personality and strengths?
BR: I try very hard to always maintain a good, positive attitude, even when the circumstances around me are not necessarily the best. I am a firm believer in the idea that you simply HAVE to find a good in EVERY situation and, more than anything, be thankful for all of the good things in your life. God has richly blessed me...you gotta give back. As far as personality, I guess I am pretty outgoing. I will talk to anyone, anywhere, anytime. And MAYBE I have a slight tendency to be a bit of a smartass! Ha!

SH: Describe a typical day of training for you. What is most important in your workout?
BR: Hard to say! Depends on what my body is lookin' like at any given time. In general, I try to do a good balance of cardio and weight training without listing TOO heavy... just a nice tone. Speaking of which, I totally need to get my butt into the gym. I slacked off this summer studying for the bar!

SH: How would you best describe your ring style?
BR: In desperate need of work! HA! I'm on it!

SH: Did you base your ring style or even your persona on any one particular wrestler?
BR: Not really. I admire certain traits/styles that other people possess, but would stop short of saying that I base my style or persona on anyone else's.

SH: Have you ever been injured in the ring?
BR: I have a preexisting back injury that has nothing to do with wrestling, but which constantly interferes with my training. Add that to the list of things that I need to take care of. Otherwise, knock on wood, I haven't had any other injuries short of a few bumps, bruises, and loose teeth!

SH: Since you've begun, have you ever had a "Why am I still doing this" moment?
BR: Oh, sure. In fact, I took a year and a half off when I started law school. Even after that I only worked occasionally for a long time until I went to one show in particular where a lot of my old buddies were and I remembered how much I missed the business. So I got back in!!

SH: What type of match do you enjoy the most?
BR: I enjoy watching a good, solid technical match that tells a great story. That is what it is all about... that little something that draws you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat. And really...just a basic, well-put together match.

SH: What sort of reactions do you get from people when they learn you are a wrestler?
BR: Oh, that is always funny! Shock...pure shock. Followed by lots of questions!

SH: What is so special about this sport to you?
BR: Without a doubt, the people I get to work with. At least around here, it is like a big family. Most everyone has a genuine respect for one another and they look out for one another. I have made some of the best friends I will ever have because of wrestling. The people are just the best in the world...and they love this sport.

SH: What are your fans like?
BR: Most of them are very, very sweet. Great, passionate people.

SH: If you had the power, what one thing would you do to improve the sport?
BR: I would make the "big time" more competitive so that there could be several companies and more of the truly talented performers could live their dream and work full-time for a "major" company. More outlets to make those dreams come true!

SH: Where have you wrestled, and what titles have you held?
BR: Mostly all throughout North Carolina. A little bit of South Carolina and Virginia, and most recently in good ol' Philly! No titles...except Most Hated! HA! I am absolutely the kind that everyone loves to hate. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

SH: What do you say to those who don't feel there's a place for women in the sport?
BR: If there wasn't a place for them, they wouldn't be there. They are there for a reason. And they most definitely have a place.

SH: What was your most unforgettable moment in the ring?
BR: The last show I worked at King's Barrcade in Downtown Raleigh. I had amazing memories there and it is where I really got my start. And the promotion had one final match there before the city tore the building down to build a parking lot (I know...paved paradise and put up a parking lot...I went there). Lots of good memories with some of the best people in the world...it was very special for me.

SH: If you could have only one more final match, who would you most want to have as your opponent, and why?
BR: Luna Vachon...because of an interview I read that she did recently. Her account of her history in the business was touching...and I have utmost respect for her.

SH: Any regrets?
BR: Never.

SH: What do you suppose you would be doing if you couldn't be in wrestling?
BR: Still be kickin' ass...just in the court room!

SH: What is your personal motto?
BR: I just got it tattooed on my back..."To whom much is given, much is also required." Use your gifts, take nothing for granted...if you are given a talent, make the most of it.

SH: What would make you most happy in life?
BR: I usually don't tell a lot of people this, but I am getting a little older and a little wiser, so I guess now is as good a time as any...what would make me the happiest is to have the "American Dream"...nice job, happy marriage, be a great mom to a rugrat or two, and get heavily involved with an animal rights charity. But hold the phone, because I am still young and have lots of decisions to make before all that!

SH: Anything else you'd like to add?
BR: Thanks to everyone who routinely writes me messages with their support. It truly means more to me than you know....

SH: Thanks for making the time to speak with us!
BR: Thanks again for having me! You guys are awesome!

RAIN STORMS TO WIN IN DETROIT

Former TNA knockout Peyton Banks, (a.k.a. Rain) recently won her Michigan debut in Wyandotte, Michigan for Metro Pro Wrestling.

Originally scheduled to take on Hailey Hatred, due to Hurricane Ike, Hailey was unable to make it in. Thus Rain issued a challenge to any man in the locker room....

"Gameboy" managed by Truth Martinelli came out and accepted the challenge.

Gameboy and Truth showed plenty of game, but Rain had the experience and prevailed in this inter gender matchup.

Signs You're Watching Too Much Wrestling

You wonder why Sting, Wolf Blitzer and Bryan Adams stole wrestlers' names.

You only come out of your room if your theme music is playing.

When your boss is pissing you off you kick him and give him a stunner.

You always end a speech with, "That's the bottom line 'cause John said so!" or "Do you smell what John is cooking?"

Your new wardrobe consists of multi-colored bicep tassels, tights and capes.

If there's one beer left you suggest it should be suspended from the ceiling and the winner has to climb a stepladder to get it.

Whenever you see someone lying on the floor, you get the urge to put him in the sharpshooter.

Why Do We Like Wrestling So Much ?

What can one say about wrestling? It's fake and full of steroid-pumped men that scream, bark and throw chairs, yet millions of fans are drawn to it.We love sports yet wrestling isn't a sport, it's entertainment. But every Monday night BANG!, millions and millions of fans tune in to smell what The Rock is cooking.

We've all gone through phases of fondness and abhorrence toward wrestling. We watched in the 80's when Hulk Hogan, Iron Sheik and Andre the Giant were the main attractions. Then we were turned off by the fake punches and the terrible acting. Recently though, it seems as though we can't go anywhere without hearing someone say that "it doesn't matter what your name is!".

Just about everyone watches. Grown-up successful men that have six figure incomes are even mesmerized by wrestling. It's difficult to understand and for the most part, the wrestling isn't the interesting part, it's the professional acting that most of us tune in to witness. These 250-pound men are great actors and they can even be funny sometimes.

So why do we watch? Men (and women) have always loved watching fights. That's why useless people, like Mike Tyson, are paid $30 million to fight and why so many lions ate people back in ancient Roman times. Since most of us don't fight on a daily basis (girlfriends don't count), we look for an outlet of aggression. What's better than watching giant men attempt to kill each other in the name of entertainment? You can't beat it. Add a little bit of T & A to the formula and guys are hooked.

No one should attempt to explain why grown men watch wrestling. It should simply be accepted as a law of nature (the same reason why men will never understand women). One request though...please don't quote wrestlers...or I'll have to lay the smackdown on you, jabroni!.

The Making Of Professional Wrestling

There was a time when all decisions in sports were made on the basis of "does it help the team?" The basis now is "does it help the bottom line?" Decisions in sports seem to be controlled by the quest for the almighty dollar.

The result is sports teams - and leagues - transforming themselves into corporations instead of sports franchises.

Unfortunately, the sports fan gets lost somewhere in the middle as we see these giant "corporations" take each other on. An interesting example of this is wrestling, where two well-funded organisations - the WWF and WCW - compete on a daily basis.

Those who follow wrestling have seen the industry grow exponentially over the last few years. The reason is very simple: the business people really running the show realize that there is money to be made. That's it, that's all.

The sport has grown so much that it is now a multi-billion dollar industry. Wrestling fans are a great demographic, ranging from little kids, to women, to senior citizens, where essentially the same "product" is sold to all.

When a company like the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) - that has been around for as long as they have - is as successful as it is - it is hard to believe that no one tried to get a piece of their pie sooner than the WCW did.

One of the reasons is that Vince McMahon, CEO of the WWF, has built an empire that cannot be easily dislodged. He often says that he is in the sports entertainment business, his lasting success is mainly due to his clear vision of where the sport is headed, and constantly fine tuning the content of the shows to suit current tastes.

He has transformed the sport from the "good guy/bad guy" concept to a more sexual, soap-opera kind of concept, with complex storylines and more in-depth character development