If you refer to a woman as a ‘diva’, it’s the highest compliment you can pay her. It means she’s talented, outstanding and praise-worthy. The word ‘diva’ is derived from the Latin ‘divus’, translating to ‘the divine’. Most famous celebrities are often referred to as divas and as of recent times, so are the lovely women of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Among the sexiest female celebrities in the world, WWE divas are also among the most entertaining athletic performers of the new era. The best known WWE divas of our time include Candice Michelle, Maria Kanellis, Torrie Wilson, Jillian Hall, Melina Perez, Beth Phoenix and Victoria. Intense training is very much a part of their daily lives and they are quite adept at putting on a thrilling and energised show for the audience.

But WWE divas did not always put on a show this way. Though they were always lovely, their in-ring action used to be severely limited. They used to act as valets to popular male competitors, accompanying them to the ring and often, giving them some, not strictly legal, but infinitely entertaining, help. Stars like the Heart Break Kid Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage had valets of this sort. The first WWE divas to garner attention as wrestlers were the likes of Trish Stratus, Sensational Sherri Martel, Miss Elizabeth, Sunny, Sable and Terri Runnel. Terri and Trish became celebrated as pro wrestlers in their own right.

The life of WWE divas have not always been easy. But now, their recognition standards are aptly proven by the WWE Women’s Title. These WWE divas have made the sport famous to such an extent that ambitious contestants make their way to the annual WWE Diva Search with hopes of glory.

WWE divas participate in regular wrestling entertainment events, such as Smackdown, Raw, ECW and Pay-Per-View. The wrestling has also taken a more unconventional form, with pudding and gravy bowl matches, lingerie pillow fights and bikini battle royals. These wrestling divas attract many wrestling fans and casual observers, because of their eye-appeal.

Mickie James, one of the toughest female wrestlers, is the WWE Raw Women’s Champion. She won the championship on the 14th of April, 2008.

WWE has three brands, or shows, every week, each with its own roster - RAW, Smackdown and ECW. Professional wrestling is more than just a sport, it’s also a form of entertainment of the same level as performing arts, requiring as much dedication and training from its athletes. It is also a drama that unfolds every day. WWE is the biggest pro wrestling promoter in the world.

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