You know summer’s coming to an end when the last WWE Diva is posted on Summerskin. Where did it all the time go? Summerskin wraps up in style with WWE Diva Maria. Here’s some excerpts from her article at wwe.com.

“Passion is my motivation and that’s what drives me.” Maria’s passion has led her to becoming one of the most recognized Divas in WWE, being on the cover of Playboy, and countless other successes.

Maria, her brother and her father would all wrestle on the living room floor while watching Superstars like WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper.

After years of watching, Maria fell in love with former WWE Divas Lita and Trish Stratus.

“I remember thinking to myself, what powerful women.”

She had no idea of how to get involved with WWE herself, but then she heard about Diva Search. She entered the competition on the last day possible and within a week, she saw her photo on TV when she was watching Raw.

Maria’s brother spent nearly a year serving the United States military in Iraq. He motivated her to attend every tour to visit the soldiers and to put smiles on their faces. Maria’s sister is the one who keeps her morally sound, as her mother drives her to continuously push forward, and her father makes sure she stays strong inside and outside of the ring.

Although she hopes to have her own clothing line someday, Maria desires to be a Diva for as long as possible.

“I made it to Diva Search and I’m a wrestler,” she said. “Even if I’m not always in the ring, I hope to be part of WWE forever – no matter what form or fashion.”

If you want to relive how you spent the summer (oogling the Divas on Summerskin) click on our link.

Women wrestling has been rocked by the news that TNA Knockout Gail Kim had departed ways with TNA and may be headed for WWE. Gail Kim’s profile has been taken down from tnawrestling.com. There has been no official word to confirm it, but inside sources have confirmed that Gail Kim has in fact, been released from her contract with TNA. WWE has been reported to have changed its trademark on Gail Kim from inactive to an active status, which is a strong indication that Gail Kim is headed back to the WWE.

The former TNA Knockout Champion and WWE Women’s Champion Gail Kim’s had signed a contract with TNA on September 6, 2005. Gail’s decision to leave TNA is apparently completely financial. Gail Kim was said to be happy with how she was being booked and presented on television. Gail’s departure has apparently taken most by surprise. People knew that Gail was renegotiaing her contract, but it was assumed that Gail was staying with TNA. There was no indication that Gail was leaving the company at last week’s iMPACT!, nor did she say goodbye to the other wresters.

One source has told us that the negotiation broke down between TNA and Gail Kim on issues regarding her contract. Kim “wanted guarentees TNA was not willing to give” and there were issues regarding a seperate contract she has with a booking agent who puts her personal appearances together, which has created some conflict with TNA.

There are reports that Gail Kim met with WWE talent developer John Laurinaitis in Tampa, Florida on Thursday and that Gail has in fact been offered a very lucrative contract with WWE. Should Gail Kim return to WWE, there is no doubt that this will be a huge coope for the Diva Division. Gail Kim would be one of the few wrestlers to be released by WWE to build up her career outside of WWE and return a bigger star than she left. What’s more, Gail has consistently put on the most amazing matches in the ring, feuding with Jaqueline and Awesome Kong and the Beautiful People and has the selfless ability to put over any wrestler who steps in the ring with her.

Career wise, we at womens wrestling realise that this is the right decision for Gail Kim. Gail Kim has no where else to go at TNA. The talent within the Knockouts will benefit from Gail stepping to the side, as the vacuum created by her departure is room for new talent to grow. Gail has huge opportunities awaiting her with WWE and she deserves a lucrative contract. We are looking forward to seeing Gail go to-to-toe with talent like Beth Phoenix, Natalya, Mickey James and Santino.

Gail Kim’s status on myspace has been changed from ‘happy’ to ’sad’, Considering Gail Kim leaving TNA is the end of an era for the Knockouts, we can’t help but feel the same way.The good news is Gail Kim is leaving TNA on good terms, with TNA having nothing but praise for Gail and an open door for Gail to return if the future makes for such an opportunity. We know that we’re fans of Gail Kim for life and will be watching her perform wherever she goes.

==Backlash, Sunday, April 27 at the 1st Mariner Arena.
The Glamazon (Beth Phoenix), with Natalya, Jillian, Melina, Victoria and Layla came out on top at Backlash in the first-ever 12-Diva Tag Team Match, beating Michelle McCool, Maria, Cherry, Kelly Kelly, Ashley and James. The action was heated as the Divas’ battle raged in and out of the ring. The rivalry between Michelle McCool and Beth Phoenix flared early in the match, as Michelle McCool looked to prove James deserved to win the Women’s championship two weeks before at Raw. Nayalya gave a great pay-per-view debut at the 1st Mariner Arena.

==Raw, Monday, April 28 at the East Rutherford, NJ
Beth Phoenix and her crew had a short time to enjoy their victory, as the losers from Backlash asked for a rematch and got it on Raw. In a (short and entertaining) five minute boute, the heels- Michelle McCool, Maria, Cherry, Kelly Kelly, Ashley and James- came out on top this time, beating Beth Phoenix, Natalya, Jillian, Melina, Victoria and Layla. Mickie won by rolling Jillian in an awesome bridge pin! Rumour is there’s a storyline meant to be centered around Beth Phoenix and Mickie James and if that’s true, it didn’t sell. That being said, that’s two great high energy matches by the Divas in two nights!

WWE Diva Torrie Wilson stated in an interview on Chinese television that her back is hurting, she is doing therapy every day but the doctor tells her not to wrestle again. Wilson stated the WWE has been supportive like family and have told her not worry about her job, just get better. Wilson is now negotiating a new contract to become a spokesperson for WWE. Wilson says WWE wants to put them together for promotions and oversee trips and autograph signings.

Former WWE Diva Trish Stratus is ready to open her new yoga studio, Stratusphere Yoga, just North of Toronto. Trish Stratus held a special gala event last night. The studio will be officially opened tomorrow morning. Trish says she plans on leading some yoga classes.

WWE recently signed former Diva Search contestant and Playboy model Taryn Terrell to a developmental deal, and so Womens Wrestling Xposed thought we should shed some light on the new potential WWE Diva. Taryn is 23 years of age, sites New Orleans as her hometown, and has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. On her myspace page she lists the following under about me:

Finalist in the 2007 WWE Diva Search
Playboy Appearances:
Playboy College Girl’s Cover- Jan/Feb 2007
Playboy Lingerie- May 2007
Playboy’s Sexy 100
WomenofPlayboy.com
PlayboysBustyBabes.com
Playboys Coed of the Month- March 2007
Women of Playboy DVD- Released 12/18/07

Also of interest is that she states on Myspace that she is single, and straight. Anyways here’s some pics of Taryn Terrell. Click read more for the complete photo-set.

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