An article on the WWE website about Beth Phoenix and Natalya Neidhart being the “salvation” to a Divas division overrun by models and bimbos has a lot of people upset – most notably the Bella twins. The article, which can be read here in its entirety, mentioned the Bells by name as WWE divas who ‘diva purists’ can’t believe are being featured on television over more talented in ring performers. The Bellas wrote on Twitter that they woke up to the “embarrassing” article and wanted to share their thoughts with the WWE Universe.
Nikki Bella wrote:
“First off…. Um you want me to slap you with all of my awards and championships I have won? I was a #1 athlete… Which other Diva was?
Secondly, Bri & @RealKellyKelly have been the only entertainment that has happened 2 the Diva’s Division & have worked harder than anyone!
Thirdly, I’ve seen 2 girls the past few weeks try as hard as they can to be “models” while us “models” have busted our butts…..
Oh and good luck with the up and coming Divas…. Sure you’ll make a lot of money with them…. Um actually NOT!
Lastly, @RealKellyKelly & Us are better than anyone in the past so Katie Raymond check your self and come read this article to my face! NB”
Brie Bella wrote:
“Wow, I just woke up to the craziness! The words spoken by Katie are laughable, but I’m a women who will stand for what I believe in…so…
I know what I’ve given to the fans and that’s all what matters. WWE might think your a bunch of puppets that are persuaded by their words..
I know how you all feel :) good and bad, I love it! I mean if WWE cared about Divas why do we have such little time on tv?
Why were divas such as Mickey James, Melina and Gail Kim released. Why aren’t wrestlers like Sara Del Ray hired? All amazing!…….
Kelly Kelly and myself have worked to hard to have an unknown, untalented writer say the things she did. Katie (whoever) Suck it! Love Brie“
Former WWE diva Melina responded to the Bellas’ rant –
“You know I love you but everyone needs to seriously calm down and think before tweeting. This is not worth it.“
The Bellas responded to Melina:
“@RealMelina you know that wasn’t towards you girl :) I know you know that”
Melina replied once again with the following:
“Everyone, these are all good girls. All of them. Yes everyone’s experience level varies but I’m damn proud to step into the ring with them.
Wrestling is not easy on so many levels. It’s not only physical grueling but mentally & emotionally. Against ALL odds you have to overcome.
Through the hardest of times you have to pretend ur ok, pick yourself up & think about others because we are role models. Even when we hurt.
2live our life in wrestling is not easy. Even though it looks like it is… If it does that means we r THAT good. but it isn’t. Far from it.
I love wrestling. No matter what promotion… This is art. This is an extension of me. I may not be in the WWE but my heart is still there.”
CM Punk joined in on the discussion – pointing out that all this buzz about the divas division is not a bad thing –
“So wait. The divas are mad about an in house article on wwe.com that is potentially designed to garner them attention/TV time? Awesome.”
Eve then sounded off, threatening the writer of the article and standing by her style of booty-popping wrestling:
“@WWE I’d love to step into the ring whomever wrote this, & c who needs saving. #Iwillbootypopinyourfacethenmakeyoutap”
“Don’t ever let anyone undermine your hard work, label your character, or set limits to your potential.#BeliEVE!”
“And trust that that’s not taking anything away from @natbynature or @thebethphoenix. Everyone is equally dedicated to taking the Divas division to the next level!”
Kelly Kelly tweeted:
“#divas were just doing what we love, entertaining every week We’ve all worked very hard to get here just wish all this hate would go away”
DISCUSSION: What do you think? Are the Divas of Doom what the divas division needs to get back to basics and emphasize on competition? Are the Bella Twins and Eve wrong to get bent out of shape over the article? Is this all a work? Hit the comments below and tell us what you think about the situation.
