WWE Diva Search
The WWE Diva Search was a competition held by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) which ran from 2003 to 2007. The aim of the contest was to find a new WWE Diva, from the 2004 contest onwards the winner of the contest was offered a WWE Contract which was worth $250,000.[1]
Despite only one winner of the competition each year (excluding 2003) the WWE has signed multiple diva search contestants, including Candice Michelle, Taryn Terrell and many others.
Contests
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Jaime Koeppe | Unknown | Jaime Koeppe did not receive a WWE contract like later Diva Searches[2] |
| 2004 | Christy Hemme | Carmella DeCesare | [1][3][4][5] |
| 2005 | Ashley Massaro | Leyla Milani | [6][7] |
| 2006 | Layla El | Jen England | [8] |
| 2007 | Eve Torres | Brooke Gilbertsen | [9][10] |
| 2016 | Alex Crawford | Matt Buckby |
2003
In 2003 the first Diva Search was held, however the winner of the first Diva Search Jaime Koeppe did not receive a contract. She did receive a photoshoot for an issue of WWE Magazine.[2]
2004
- Theme Songs:
- "Walk Idiot Walk" by The Hives
- "Time and Time Again" by Chronic Future
- "Open Your Eyes" by Alter Bridge
Contestants
- Eve Torres - Winner[11]
- Brooke Gilbertsen - Runner-up[11]
- Lena Yada - 3rd place[11]
- Taryn Terrell - 4th place[12]
- Jessica Hatch - 5th place[13]
- J. Kim - 6th Place[14]
- Lyndy Frieson - 7th Place[15]
- Naomi Kirk - 8th Place[16]
WWE like in the previous years WWE hired runner-ups, this included, Taryn Terrell,[17] Lena Yada [18] and Angela Fong.[19]
2005
- Theme Song:
- "Be Yourself" by Audioslave
2006
- Themes Songs:
2007
- Theme Song:
WWE Diva Search Media
Rob Schneider and Diva search contestants August 1, 2005
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Christy Hemme of Los Angeles Crowned the Newest WWE Diva Live on Monday Night RAW; Hemme Wins $250,000 One-Year Contract with WWE (2004-09-21)Business Wire. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jaime Koeppe's Online World of Wrestling ProfileOnline World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Tim Baines. Christy Hemme: A naked conversation (2005-03-05)The Ottawa Sun. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Christy Hemme Online World of Wrestling profileOnline World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ The Search For A New RAW Diva Has Begun (2005-04-18)WWE Corporate. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Ashley Massaro of New York Wins WWE RAW Diva Search, Secures $250,000 One-Year Contract with WWE (2009-08-15)WWE Corporate. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Ashley Massaro Online World of Wrestling profileOnline World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Layla El's Online World of Wrestling ProfileOnline World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ EveTorres.com. The 2007 Diva Search Winner is Eve Torres (2007-10-29)EveTorres.com. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Martin, Andrew. Eve becomes a WWE Diva (2007-10-29)World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Official 2007 Diva Search siteWorld Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Andrew Rote. Farewell Taryn (October 16, 2007)WWE. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Andrew Rote. Farewell Jessica (October 9, 2007)WWE. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Andrew Rote. Farewell J. Kim (October 2, 2007)WWE. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Kara A. Medalis. Weekly roundup: Obstacle Course (September 25, 2007)WWE. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Kara A. Medalis. Weekly roundup: Limbo (September 18, 2007)WWE. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Taryn Terrell's Official WWE.com ProfileWorld Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Kenny Dykstra, Elijah Burke and Lena Yada released (2008-11-10)World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Angela Fong's Online World of Wrestling profileOnline World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-09-16.