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Raw Redux (April 18th, 2011): Eve is Ready for Her Rematch

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After losing her Divas Championship to Brie Bella last week, Eve Torres is looking to get back on the winning track. Who’s her first target, you ask? None other than the twin sister of the new champ, Nikki Bella. Can Eve redeem herself by taking out Nikki or will she chalk up another loss? Check out the match below:

Out first is the former champion, Eve, decked out in gold. Not to nitpick, but seems to have loss some of that spark and fire she had last week in that backstage segment. I would have liked for her to come out with a bit more attitude, considering the shady way she lost her title. Then again, that’s WWE for you.

Out next is Nikki Bella, accompanied by her sister Brie and apparently they have something to say. Brie says how much she’s looking forward to their rematch, but it might never happen because of the draft. First of all, that “promo” felt really forced and shoehorned in. The only explanation I can think of is that one of these three women will be getting drafted next week. Mark my words.

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Raw Redux (April 11th, 2011): Bellas’ Twin Magic Conjures Gold, Something ‘Awesome’ is Coming

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After a couple weeks of Trish Stratus goodness, the Divas Champion, Eve Torres is back in the spotlight. On this week’s edition of Monday Night Raw, Eve defends her belt against one half of the Bella Twins, Brie Bella. Does the champ have a plan to combat The Bellas’ twin magic? Check out the match below:

We come from commercial to find both Bellas in the ring, both in ring gear (surprise, surprise). Out next is the Divas Champion, Eve and she’s come prepared. Eve whips out a permanent marker and has the referee mark Nikki Bella‘s hand, so she knows which one is in the ring. Very smart strategy from the champ. With the twin Divas successfully sorted, the official signals for the bell and out championship bout is underway.

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Awesome Kong Promo Airs on Raw

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WWE aired a promo for Awesome Kong tonight on Raw before the Divas Championship match.

The promo showed Kong in a dark room, flicking the head off a blonde doll before laughing maniacally. Kong’s distinctive braids were clearly on show.

Earlier today it was reported that Kong would probably be reporting to FCW after a promo for her aired on FCW television. That doesn’t seem to be the case, after all.

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Photo Flashback: Famous Faces from Tough Enoughs Past (Kong, Melina, Jackie & More!)

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After nearly a decade, tonight Tough Enough returns with a brand new home, brand new trainers and a brand new set of fresh faces trying to bust through the doors of WWE.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a decade since the first Tough Enough series — boasting the likes of Nidia and Taylor Matheny — hit the airwaves of MTV, peeling back the curtain and showing fans what it takes to become a WWE Superstar.

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Big Name Lands in Atlanta

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Recent WWE signing Awesome Kong arrived today in Atlanta for WrestleMania festivies, reports the Wrestling Observer. Though it is possible that she could debut in the coming days, it’s equally possible that she won’t. WWE usually brings in all main roster talent to WrestleMania, and considering that Kong isn’t being sent to developmental she constitutes … Read more

Beth Phoenix Comments on Awesome Kong Signing with WWE, the Possibility of a Match Together

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Former WWE Women’s Champion, Beth Phoenix was asked about Awesome Kong signing with the company in an interview with SLAM! Sports this week. By commenting, it seems the Glamazon is the first WWE Diva to publicly acknowledge Kong’s signing, as she speaks on the possibility of her and Kong working a match together.

She said:

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Awesome Kong Plays into Rumble Hype on Twitter

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With the Internet abuzz that she may debut tonight at the Royal Rumble, Awesome Kong played into the hype, teasing fans with a suggestive tweet. She wrote: “My stomach is RUMBLE-ing. Craving sushi so I may SMACK DOWN on some RAW fish.” Obviously this shouldn’t be taken as confirmation of her appearing tonight, rather Kong … Read more

More Details on Awesome Kong Signing with WWE

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Former TNA Knockout, Awesome Kong was asked to resolve her legal issues in Florida by WWE officials before heading to the company, reports ProWrestling.net. Kong, real name Kia Stevens, was arrested on December 22nd for driving with a suspended license. The former Knockouts Champion no longer lives in Florida but handed herself in to police … Read more

Awesome Kong Reportedly Heading to WWE

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In what would be the biggest signing in Diva history, WWE has reportedly signed or is close to signing former TNA Knockouts Champion, Awesome Kong. Earlier today, Kong wrote the following on her Twitter page: “My dreams just came true today. I got my dream job. Yes, THAT one.” According to Mike Johnson at PWInsider, … Read more

Awesome Kong Arrested Earlier This Week

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Former TNA Knockouts Champion, Awesome Kong was arrested earlier this week after driving with a suspended license. Kong — real name Kia Stevens — was arrested on December 22nd at 11.5am ET and released at 1.44pm ET on a $1000 surety bond. The incident, though earlier this week, only came to light today via PWInsider. … Read more

Live Coverage of ROH Final Battle: Del Rey & Serena Victorious Over Kong & Haze

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Tonight, ROH presents something of a dream team match as Daizee Haze and Awesome Kong take on Sara Del Rey and Serena Deeb at the Final Battle iPPV.

Live coverage of the match below:

We kick off with a nice video package with Daizee Haze and Sara Del Rey discussing how they’d like to see more competition for women in ROH and their rivalry with each other. They want to test each other and put each other ‘through a battle’.

Del Rey and Serena are out first in matching red gear. Next is Daizee and Kong, now going by ‘Awesome Kong’ in ROH rather than ‘Amazing Kong’.

Daizee & SDR kick things off as Del Rey slams haze onto the mat. Daizee manages to hit a hurricanrana into a roll up but Del Rey kicks out. She later then hits another hurricanrana from the top rope.

Del Rey tags out to Serena who stops Haze from tagging out to Kong. The fans chant ‘CM Punk’ in reference to Serena. As the action is going on, Del Rey runs into the ring with a boot to Kong on the apron. Del Rey tags back in and begins stomping Daizee in the corner before applying an abdominal stretch. She tags out to Serena who applies an abdominal stretch of her own, digging her elbow into Daizee’s side. She then receives some leverage from SDR from the outside, holding her arm from the outside. SDR now tags in and they do the same spot with Del Rey holding Serena’s hand on the outside. As the referee is distracted by Kong, Daizee has Del Rey rolled up and could have had won the match.

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ROH Announces Women of Honor Match for ‘Final Battle’ iPPV, Amazing Kong Returns

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Ring of Honor has announced a huge Women of Honor tag team match for its ‘Final Battle’ iPPV on December 18th. Daizee Haze & the returning Amazing Kong will team up to take on Sara Del Rey and a partner of her choosing. The match announcement stems from this past Monday’s episode of ROH on … Read more

The Women of Tough Enough: Where Are They Now? (Part 2)

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Lee Burton returns with the second part of his look at the women of Tough Enough, this time focusing on the best of the rest. Click here to read part one.

In the original part of this look back of The Women of Tough Enough, we checked out the three winners – Nidia Guenard, Linda Miles and Jackie Gayda Haas. In this concluding part, we should take a peek at some of the other contestants who ended up in the biz, as well as the applicants who didn’t make it into the house but still forged a career in wrestling anyway.

So let’s go through it season by season…

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As mentioned in the previous article, Nidia won the original season after being picked over her only other real competition, Taylor Matheny (now 30). At the finale, Taylor promised that she wouldn’t quit her dream of making it as a wrestler, and stuck to her promise… at first.

Taylor was a salty character on Tough Enough. Participating in the show at the disapproval of her parents and being very focused on the prize at the end, she pushed herself in the ring and was dedicated to learning the craft. However, things went south when the remaining contestants went on the road with Al Snow, as she got utterly hammered in a bar and was very delicate the next day. If anything, this might have been an indicator to the WWF that she had pangs of irresponsibility and had some growing up to do. If anything, Taylor wanted it TOO much.

Nobody could doubt her desire though – as evidenced on the final live episode where she looked utterly crushed when Nidia was announced as the victor.

After TE1 ended, Matheny wrestled dates in the US, Canada and Japan (most notably with the celebrated ARSION promotion), defeating the likes of Cheerleader Melissa along the way, and tangling with the likes of SHIMMER co-founder Allison Danger, earning her a 3rd runner-up spot in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year rankings. The problem was that by the time she had earned that honour, Taylor was starting to wind down as a wrestler.

In 2004, Matheny quit wrestling to take up a course studying Hollywood make-up, though she did appear in the Florida promotion Full Impact Pro in a special guest appearance with her then-boyfriend, now-husband. His name: Brian Kendrick.

Yes, THE Brian Kendrick – the one who held the WWE Tag Team Championship for a year and currently plies his craft in TNA. Even after removing herself from wrestling, Taylor’s still associated with it, thanks to her marijuana-loving beau.

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Results & Pictures from ToW in Montreal (October 22nd, 2010): Awesome Kong vs LuFisto

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In a prelude to today’s NCW Femmes Fatales show, Awesome Kong and LuFisto did battle last night in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for the ToW promotion. Friend of Diva Dirt, John Hyperion sent in the following results: Amazing Kong def. Lufisto via DQ This was a preview match for NCW Femmes Fatales. The match was good … Read more

Awesome Kong, Rockin’ Robin to be Honored at Cauliflower Alley Club Next Year

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Former TNA Knockout, Awesome Kong will be honored at next year’s Cauliflower Alley Club reunion in Las Vegas. Kong will receive the ‘Women’s Wrestling (Active) Award’ for her career accomplishments thus far. Meanwhile, former WWE Women’s Champion, Rockin’ Robin will receive the ‘Women’s Wrestling (Retired) Award’ for her career-long achievements. The prestigious CAC reunion takes … Read more

Awesome Kong vs Mickie James Called Off Once Again

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Unfortunately, the first ever Awesome Kong vs Mickie James match has once again been called off. Promotion, Northeast Wrestling announced via its Facebook page that Kong cancelled her appearance late last night due to an ongoing back injury. They write: Northeast Wrestling Fan Page Awesome Kong contacted Northeast Wrestling at midnight last night notifying us … Read more

Awesome Kong Pulled from Matches Against Mickie James This Weekend

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Former TNA Knockout, Awesome Kong has been pulled from her scheduled appearances this weekend against Mickie James. The two were scheduled to wrestle for the first time ever this Friday and Saturday, however Kong has been forced to pull out due to an ongoing injury. Promotion Northeast Wrestling wrote on its Facebook page last night: … Read more

Awesome Kong Injured

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Former TNA Knockouts Champion, Awesome Kong, is currently working with an undisclosed injury, reports PWInsider. Kong competed for the WSU World Championship at EVOLVE on Saturday followed by SHIMMER on Sunday. According to Mike Johnson, Kong opted not to back out of her commitments but her matches were re-worked around her injury. Yesterday, Kong made … Read more

Second Mickie vs Kong Match Announced

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As well as their previously announced bout on October 1st, Mickie James and Awesome Kong will do battle again the next night, October 2nd, in Liberty, New York for Northeast Wrestling. Since their bout was announced last month, the Internet has been buzzing about this match so here’s a second chance for anyone in  New … Read more

Lucha Libre USA (Episode 5): Kong Raids Again

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It’s the “Better Late than Never” edition of our Lucha Libre USA write-up! Two weeks ago, we saw the emergence of Amazing Kong, rising from the waters of Tokyo Bay…err…I mean, making her return to television. This week we have a rematch: it will be Mini Park & Amazing Kong taking on The Fabulous Chi Chi and Tigresa Caliente. Can the Tigress bury her fangs into her opponent? Or will Kong triumph again? Watch below!

Out first is The Fabulous Chi Chi (sporting a pink bikini top and white skirt bottom…can I call him Skirt Chi Chi now? Also a red boa and hot pink wig & boots. Hot!) and Tigresa Caliente (wearing the same tiger-striped outfit & mask as last week – LOVE it! Especially the mask!). The duo look supremely confident as they enter the ring. Out next is Mini Park, then Amazing Kong. Stoic looking as ever, her glare as she enters the ring is enough to send Chi Chi and Tigresa scurrying to the outside. We go to break before the match begins.

Back from commercial and we’re starting off with Mini Park vs Chi Chi. They mix it up for a minute or two before Tigresa enters the ring (without a tag, much like last time) and forearms Park in the back. She gets him in a full nelson but before Chi Chi can take advantage, Park kicks Chi Chi, then elbows Tigresa in the face! Chi Chi whips Park off the ropes, laying down infront of him but Park jumps over him, Tigresa jumps over Park, then jumps over him AGAIN on the rebound, and she dodges the springboard moonsault attempt – only to be nailed by a dropkick from Park! Chi Chi has exited the ring but at this point re-enters to battle Park. Tigresa wisely rolls to the outside as the two rumble on the inside.

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