WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson has said she turned down an x-rated segment during her time with the company which made her feel uncomfortable.

Wilson joined the WWE in 2001 following the demise of WCW and would pose for Playboy twice, once on her own and a second time with Sable.

In 2019, Wilson returned to WWE to be inducted into the Hall of Fame by her real-life friend and fellow WWE Superstar Stacey Kiebler.

Saying No

Wilson’s beauty was the focal point for much of her wrestling career, but one idea proved to be too much for the Hall of Famer.

Speaking with the Generation Iron Fitness & Bodybuilding Network, Torrie recalled turning down the idea to be fully nude on TV, but for her privates to be covered in paint.

“They wanted me, like what Sable did, paint my boobs and walk out there naked, and I said no. There are certain things that I turned down that I could’ve gotten ahead with. But it just didn’t feel right.”

Torrie Wilson.

A similar spot was done by Sable in 1998, when the future Mrs. Lesnar appeared on Raw with her privates covered in handprints.

Torrie Today

Wilson’s days in the ring as a full-time Superstar may be over, but she hasn’t left wrestling entirely.

Less than a year after her 2008 release, Wilson returned to compete in a Battle Royal at WrestleMania 25 but was unsuccessful.

Wilson also competed in the first Women’s Royal Rumble in 2018, where she eliminated Dana Brooke before being thrown out by Sonya Deville.

Torrie also competed in this year’s Women’s Rumble, where she was again eliminated by an ex-MMA fighter (Shayna Baszler) and was the only Hall of Famer in the match.

Torrie Wilson’s father, Al Wilson, has passed away. It is believed that Wilson passed away earlier this week. WWE released the following press release on the death of Al Wilson today:

“WWE is saddened to learn that Al Wilson has passed away. The father of WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson, Al appeared on SmackDown in 2002 through ’03 and took part in many memorable segments that endeared him to the WWE Universe. WWE extends its condolences to Wilson’s family, friends and fans.”

Wilson posted the following to her social media accounts recently:

Torrie Wilson – WWE Hall of Fame

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Torrie Wilson was a featured performer in both WCW and WWE during her time in pro-wrestling. Upon her debut in WCW in the late 1990s, she was immediately placed in major storylines. She then debuted with WWE not long after the Invasion angle of 2001 began. Although she never won a title during her pro-wrestling career, Wilson was always someone featured prominently in the promotion she was working for.

The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony takes place tonight inside the Barclays Center. It will stream live for subscribers on the WWE Network.

Former WWE Superstar Torrie Wilson recently appeared on the Ross Report podcast to discuss her upcoming WWE Hall Of Fame induction. Wilson stated that she was surprised to get the phone call for her to be entered into the WWE Hall Of Fame. Torrie also spoke to Jim Ross regarding how far the WWE’s women’s division has advanced over the years.

When asked about her induction Wilson stated that “yes, I was [surprised about the induction]! Actually, Mark Carrano called me and I was on a retreat. And I thought he was calling me to invite me to watch the show and he kind of threw me for a little loop there.” Wilson then added “yeah, I was definitely surprised!”

Torrie also discussed how times were different when she was in the WWE. “During my time, there really wasn’t a ton of women before us kind of showing us the way, so we were kind of, like, learning as we were going” Wilson elaborated further, saying that “Vince [McMahon] was asking for 10s, but he wants them to be able to wrestle and all of that. so we kind of, like, started creating our own thing.”

Wilson went on to say that “a lot of the girls there now were young. Not to age ourselves, but they were watching us and watching us just getting in ring enough and wanting to be that. And, whereas before, we pretty much, I know for myself, I learned in front of all the fans. Like, I was thrown out there. Of course, I showed up early in practice, but basically I was learning in front of the fans.”

*Credit to WrestlingINC for the transcription

There has been a lot of criticism surrounding some of this year’s WWE Hall Of Fame inductees. Some disagree with the likes of Torrie Wilson and Stevie Ray going into the Hall Of Fame. Despite being one of the most recognizable female competitors in WWE history, Wilson never recorded a title victory during her seven-year tenure.

As for Stevie Ray, he piled up quite a bit of accolades in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Ray is a 10-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, alongside his brother and now-two-time WWE Hall Of Famer Booker T, but also won a WCW World TV Title. Unfortunately, Ray never got the opportunity to compete in WWE.

Recently, Booker T addressed these criticisms on a recent episode of his podcast, “Heated Conversations.” The five-time WCW Champion called out those who oppose Ray and Wilson’s inductions, and explained why they deserve the honor:

“What dictates whether you should get into the Hall Of Fame or not? I’ve had dirt sheet writers talking about, my brother shouldn’t be in the Hall Of Fame. People who haven’t done anything for this business, talking about who should or who shouldn’t get into the Hall Of Fame.

“My thing is this, if you done nothing and contributed zero as far as taking one bump on the road, you don’t know who should get in and who shouldn’t get into the Hall Of Fame. Torrie Wilson is definitely Hall Of Fame worthy. She has paved the way for so many other lovelies, just like herself, that perhaps didn’t think that they could actually do it because they didn’t fit that mold.

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“Torrie Wilson gave them that belief in themselves, to say, ‘Hey, if Torrie Wilson can do it, I can do it too.’ So Torrie is definitely a Hall Of Famer as far as I’m concerned. All the critics out there, all the pundits – who have never done anything, who have never taken one bump, who would never be awarded for anything that they’ve done in their lives, they need to step off. Torrie Wilson, you got my stamp of approval sweetheart. You stepped up.”

What do you think about Booker T’s comments regarding Ray and Wilson in the HOF?

We recently reported on former WWE Superstar, Torrie Wilson, becoming an inductee into WWE’s Hall Of Fame Class of 2019.

Since then, however, there has been some negative backlash regarding her induction by some members of the WWE Universe. They do not believe that she has earned a spot amongst the other members of WWE’s Hall Of Fame.

Speaking with David LeGreca and Bully Ray on Busted Open Radio, Torrie Wilson addressed these comments and the fans who have been criticising WWE for wanting her to join her peers like Trish Stratus and Lita.

“I think some of the people that are angry are the same people that are forgetting that this is an entertainment show and I was not calling the shots backstage going, ‘Hey Vince, can I please wrestle in a bikini tonight?’” she explained. “I actually was out there with Fit Finlay going, ‘OK, what’s the most athletic match I can put together with a bikini on?”

During her tenure with the company, one thing Torrie Wilson was never able to accomplish was becoming a champion — a fact she is acutely aware of after making a list of her accomplishments once she’d received the phone call by Mark Carrano offering her a HOF spot.

“Immediately when I hung up the phone, I sat there and thought, like…I basically started putting together this list of all the things I’m not. And I was never a champion,” Wilson said.

“I could do much better than my haters about beating myself up. Then I had to put myself in check but there are a lot of things that I am. I’m not Charlotte Flair, I’m not jumping off ladders, but I am Torrie Wilson and I did have something to bring to the table. I think for most people, we are just too quick to start listening to the negatives and losing focus on what we can bring to the table.”

Torrie Wilson joins The Honky Tonk Man and D-Generation X (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Billy Gunn, Road Dogg, X-Pac, and Chyna.)

This year’s HOF ceremony takes place on April 6th, 2019 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York over WrestleMania weekend.

"I'm not @MsCharlotteWWE. I'm not jumping off ladders, but I am Torrie Wilson, and I did have something to bring to the table."

– @Torrie11 reflects on her contributions to the #WWE to @davidlagreca1 & @bullyray5150 pic.twitter.com/414Ji00gkP

— SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio) March 5, 2019

Retired women’s superstar Torrie Wilson in the latest inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2019.

She joins D-Generation X and The Honky Tonk Man, who were previously confirmed for the Hall of Fame induction, which takes place on April 6 during WrestleMania weekend in Brooklyn, N.Y.

“This feels like a sweet closure,” Wilson said to ESPN about her induction. “Since I retired, so many people have asked me, ‘Do you feel bad you’ve never won a title?’ And I have always said no, because I felt like I got the value — even though it would have been nice [to win a title]. But being inducted into the Hall of Fame feels like a championship belt to me, because it really makes me feel appreciated.”

Wilson first entered the professional wrestling business in 1999 after she was a notable fitness model and crowned Miss Galaxy just before signing with WCW where her career outside the ring began.

When Wilson first joined WCW, she acted as manager and valet to several stars including Shane Douglas, Billy Kidman and David Flair.

Following WWE’s purchase of WCW in 2001, Wilson participated in the famed ‘Invasion’ storyline where she began performing in ring on a regular basis.

During her WWE career, Wilson was a regular member of the women’s roster who engaged in several notable rivalries including Stacy Kiebler, Sable and Dawn Marie.

In the latter part of her in-ring career, Wilson also engaged in matches with the likes of Trish Stratus and Mickie James before health problems forced her to retire from active competition in 2008.

Wilson managed to return to WWE on a couple of occasions in the past including a spot in the first ever all women’s Royal Rumble in 2018.

Now Wilson can add WWE Hall of Famer to her list of accolades as she joins the induction class that will be celebrated in a ceremony at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 6.

Former WWE star Torrie Wilson has revealed some plans that she had originally at the first-ever women’s pay-per-view event under the WWE banner, Evolution, on October 28, 2018, at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Uniondale, New York.

Wilson shed light on this while serving as a recent guest Lilian Garcia’s Chasing Glory podcast where she spoke about various topics. She recalled how WWE had called her a few months before the show and asked if she wanted to compete at the show, which she agreed to do so. She wanted to be in a match and had pitched a contest. This match would’ve seen her team up with Michelle McCool to take on The IIconics (Peyton Royce & Billie Kay) in a tag team bout.

“It was gonna happen, and then they decided they didn’t want it to happen.” She added that she was excited as she started to train for it in Orlando, Florida but “for whatever reasons creatively it didn’t happen.”

Instead, WWE booked her in a 20-woman Battle Royal for a women’s championship match that was won by Nia Jax. Kay, Royce, Molly Holly, Kelly Kelly, Sonya Deville, Alundra Blayze, Maria Kanellis, Lana, Mandy Rose, Dana Brooke, Michelle McCool, Naomi, Carmella, Ivory, Asuka, Tamina, Zelina Vega, and Ember Moon also competed in the match.

Wilson added that she was glad she worked the Battle Royal instead of the tag match because she took two bumps and thought it was a good thing she didn’t work a full match.

John Cena Has Advice For Fans

John Cena has shared a rather inspirational message with his fans on Twitter. Cena, who is expected to make his WWE return in Shanghai, urged fans to be less set in their ways. He also suggested they break their routines and try new things.

Check out the Tweet here:

Be less set in your ways. Routine allows for many comforts and conveniences, but can prevent you from learning valuable things about you. Do something different, or something you always wanted to.

— John Cena (@JohnCena) August 6, 2018

“Be less set in your ways. Routine allows for many comforts and conveniences, but can prevent you from learning valuable things about you. Do something different, or something you always wanted to.”

Torrie Wilson Calls Out TSA

Torrie Wilson is very upset about her experience with TSA at an Orlando airport. Wilson ranted about the event on Twitter and even identified the officer she took issue with.

The incident apparently even warranted Wilson to believe she could be kicked off the plane. Wilson asked fans to bail her out of jail should something happen. Here’s Wilson’s account of the incident:

“Officer BRACERO. #OrlandoTSA. I thoroughly enjoyed the very detailed pat down your female officer gave me. (My choice) & watching u hold, swab & look at every piece in my purse slowly. feels dirty now w/your lovely energy.

“All cuz I giggled that u were so scared of my 3 lb dog. PS. I hope u get laid soon. Pss. It was also sooo funny that time when u laughed & told your co-worker I wanted a female pat down.

“Haha crazy huh?! If I get pulled off my plane & put in jail can someone please come bail me out?”

Officer BRACERO. #OrlandoTSA. I thoroughly enjoyed the very detailed pat down your female officer gave me. (My choice) & watching u hold, swab & look at every piece in my purse slowly. feels dirty now w/your lovely energy. All cuz I giggled that u were so scared of my 3 lb dog.

— Torrie Wilson (@Torrie11) August 6, 2018

PS. I hope u get laid soon.

— Torrie Wilson (@Torrie11) August 6, 2018

Pss. It was also sooo funny that time when u laughed & told your co-worker I wanted a female pat down. Haha crazy huh?!

— Torrie Wilson (@Torrie11) August 6, 2018

If I get pulled off my plane & put in jail can someone please come bail me out?

— Torrie Wilson (@Torrie11) August 6, 2018

TMZ has an interview up with former WWE star Torrie Wilson in which they discuss the rumored return of the XFL.

Torrie claimed that if there was ever a time to start up a football league, now would be the time. She mentioned that she had actually just been discussing how the NFL has been declining in viewership due to the controversy surrounding the National Anthem and players kneeling. Torrie stated that “a smart man like Vince McMahon would swoop in” and take some of the fans currently protesting the NFL.

When asked wether or not she believes Vince could be successful a second time around, Torrie believes that he has learned a lot of lessons from his first failed run with the XFL and could produce a much better product than before. She also said she is all in for an XFL return and would love to be a part of it if Vince McMahon called her up.

Torrie said she’d like to be a head cheerleader or a referee – and is even willing to go to “ref school”:

“I’ll be the head cheerleader. Yeah, or ref. I could be a ref. I can go to ref school.”

Last night’s (Mon. June 26, 2017) episode of Monday Night RAW provided the WWE Universe with a lot to take in, from Samoa Joe’s ambush on Brock Lesnar to the NBA’s favorite family, The Ball’s, appearance on Miz TV. One thing fans didn’t get to see, however, was the reunion of a bunch of former WWE Divas backstage; as Torrie Wilson, Candice Michelle, Lilian Garcia, Christy Hemme and Sharmell all took pictures backstage during the show in Los Angeles.

It should also be noted that Eve Torres was backstage at the show as well watching the show with her son, Raeven Gracie, at ringside. You can check out the photos here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV0m_a3h8dQ/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV1GBjEDovq/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV1Deb6BAyI/

– Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson is Jim Ross’ guest on this week’s edition of the “Ross Report” podcast, which is available now. You can download the show at PodcastOne.com.

– The following matches are confirmed for tonight’s edition of NXT on the WWE Network:

– Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady vs. Jason Jordan and Sylvester Lefort

– Dana Brooke vs. Cassie

– The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley) vs. Sawyer Fulton and Angelo Dawkins

– Finn Balor vs. Rhyno

– Plus, Hideo Itami will address his injury

– WWE posted the following “unseen footage” of Triple H’s special “Terminator: Genisys” ring entrance at WrestleMania 31 earlier this year.

https://youtu.be/uxCykS6JHBk

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– WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross noted on social media recently that Bret Hart, Torrie Wilson and Mike Tenay will be guests on upcoming episodes of his “Ross Report” podcast.

– Speaking of podcasts, WWE Hall Of Famer Greg Valentine is the guest on the latest edition of Roddy Piper’s “Piper’s Pit” podcast, which is now available at PodcastOne.com.

– WWE Shop has released a new “Dawn Of The Attitude Era” t-shirt for Neville. The shirt is available now at WWEShop.com.

– WWE Superstar Roman Reigns is celebrating his 30th birthday today. Reigns was born on May 25, 1985. Also celebrating birthdays today are Bo Dallas (25) and Alberto El Patron (38).

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– El Rey Network executives are said to be very satisfied with Lucha Underground’s viewership. The network was recently added to Dish Network and the Sling TV streaming service, so their exposure continues to grow.

The feeling within Lucha Underground is that they need more ex-WWE stars on the show so they can have familiar names to help build their viewership. That said, there are some who are against bringing in ‘establish names’ unless they can work the lucha style.

– Lucha Underground is considering touring Hispanic markets on the west coat.

– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross’ agent Barry Bloom is once again in talks with Lucha Underground about JR working for the promotion.

– Former WWE Divas Torrie Wilson and Lisa Marie Varon were backstage at the February 7th Lucha Underground tapings. Varon has talked about being interested in working for the promotion. She recently moved from Chicago to California.

– AAA World Heavyweight champion Alberto El Patron missed the recent Lucha Underground tapings because he was on vacation.

– Former WWE Superstar Shawn Daivari debuted at the recent Lucha Underground tapings. He is feuding with El Texano Jr.

– Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson took part in a photo shoot for a new Guess ad in Malibu this past Wednesday.

– The name for the new NXT stable, which consists of Chad Gable, Angelo Dawkins and Sawyer Fulton may be “Shoot Nation.” As noted recently, the group wears U.S.A. amateur wrestling singlets to go with their amateur wrestling backgrounds, kind of like the old “Varsity Club” faction back in the original NWA.

– Speaking of NXT, the official Facebook account for the developmental territory recently reached the milestone number of 2 million fans.

– There will be no new episode of “WrestleMania Rewind” next Tuesday (June 24th) on the WWE Network. Instead, a replay of the episode that features a look back at the WrestleMania 19 match between Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho will air.

– The following is a new workout clip featuring former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson:

– Despite the fact that Amazon UK currently has a listing for a Paul Heyman autobiography being released on November 30th, there is no such book.

– A WWE NXT live event is scheduled to take place on Thursday in Tampa, Florida. The main event for the show will feature Billy Gunn and Bo Dallas teaming up to take on Adrian Neville and Sami Zayn.

– Former WWE Superstars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Ric Flair and Torrie Wilson are featured in a new Tampa Tribune story about The Boddy Shoppe Gym in Florida. You can check out the piece, which features comments from all three, at TBO.com.

-The Yahoo! Sports website has a featured article up today focusing on the relationship between mega-star MLB player Alex Rodriguez and his real-life girlfriend, former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson. Fans interested in checking that out online can do so at Sports.Yahoo.com.

-Variety ran an in-depth article on the new Twitter ratings system, detailing how little shows with lots of tweets line up with actual television ratings. It’s an interesting read, which you can check out online at Variety.com.

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-As noted previously, former WWE Superstar Matt Hardy officially married his longtime girlfriend, Reby Sky, this past Saturday. Hardy noted on Twitter recently that their honeymoon will take place next week following the upcoming OMEGA show this weekend in North Carolina.

Photos from Matt Hardy & Reby Sky’s Wedding

-Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson has officially signed a new endorsement deal with Phenix Salon Products. The following is the official press release with more details on the deal:

Phenix Salon Products Signs Celebrity Spokesperson, Model and Entertainer, Torrie Wilson

Phenix Salon Products is pleased to announce a new endorsement deal with former WWE Wrestling Diva, fitness model and spokesperson, Torrie Wilson. Phenix Salon Suites is the fastest growing “Salon Suite” company in the beauty industry, with over 1500 Salon Professionals nationwide. The company works in 43 existing locations now, with an additional 65 locations that are planned to open in 2014. The founders of Phenix Salon Suites, Jason and Gina Rivera, are releasing their new Phenix Salon products in early 2014.

According to the CEO of Phenix Salon Products, Jason Rivera, Wilson’s background in modeling, fitness and the entertainment industry provides the perfect blend for promoting the company’s product line and culture. Wilson, who began her career as a Miss Galaxy winner and model, went on to become one of the most well-known wrestling divas in the history of the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). For nine years, Wilson appeared regularly on shows such as Smackdown, Monday Night Raw and Wrestlemania. Her name and image have graced thousands of posters, shirts and promotional items created by the WWE.

Wilson has also appeared on multiple magazine covers including Maxim, FHM, Raw, Muscle & Fitness, Curves, Ironman, Divas, Pump and Muscle Planet. In 2007 Wilson was listed on FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World” list.

“I am so excited to be teaming up with Phenix! As the ultimate beauty junkie, joining forces with a company who represents the hair and beauty industry with such class and cutting-edge sophistication is quite an honor,” said Wilson. “I am also honored to be representing this fantastic new line of products that is going to blow people away!”

Wilson was featured in music videos including Timbaland’s video, “Throw It On Me,” and Lilian Garcia’s music video, “U Drive Me Loca.” Beyond the WWE, she appeared on Project Runway, and in the NBC reality show, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here!, where she won second place.

“We are honored to have Torrie Wilson as part of the Phenix Family! Torrie embodies the Phenix Culture and what our company is about,” said Rivera. “Her enthusiasm for beauty and style parallels the strong family tradition of the Phenix brand that has spanned over 84 years.”

“We are excited to release our signature product, “Ash by Phenix,” in the next few months, and Torrie will be a great spokesperson for this product!”

Phenix Salon Products was founded by a family with more than two dozen hair stylists in the immediate family tree. Since 1929, Phenix has created salons that are home for thousands of salon professionals across the country.

On every Phenix Salon Product, there is a small ribbon with the caption “Love You Mom.” A portion of the proceeds from each product sold goes to cancer research in honor of the mother of co-founder Gina Rivera, who passed away of pancreatic cancer.

The much anticipated release of “Ash by Phenix is scheduled for January, 2014. The Vintage Volume Lifter is a specifically formulated, dry volume lifter that is pumped into the hair shaft by an atomizer for complete distribution. The scientific formula creates a tremendous amount of volume in the hair. This product has been years in the making and will be the first of its kind in the United States. “We have tested Ash by Phenix in some of our salons across the US and the buzz and excitement is out. We have customers who can’t wait for this product, which is currently in production,” said Rivera.

Phenix Salon Products has set up a temporary site at Shoplocket to take pre-orders of “Ash by Phenix.” For more information, please visit https://www.shoplocket.com/products/AevBH-phenix-salon-products

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– The official WWE website has released a poll asking fans which former Diva they would most like to see return to the organization.

With over 9,000 votes cast, Kelly Kelly is coming out on top with a figure of 23%. She is trailed by Lita (17%), Trish Stratus (13%), Eve (11%), Melina (8%), Beth Phoenix (6%), Victoria (6%), Michelle McCool (5%), Stacy Keibler (4%), Torrie Wilson (4%) and Maxine (2%).

– Former rivals Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Triple H exchanged messages on Twitter on Saturday.

After “The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment” wrote, “From shootin FAST 5 to WRESTLEMANIA, to me being a brown neck livin’ in a redneck trailer park. Great to be back Atlanta!” WWE’s Chief Operating Officer responded, “Congrats Rock! No one works harder! #inspiration #passion #7Bucks.” Enclosed was a Forbes graphic of Johnson acknowledging the story of only having had seven dollars to his name following the unceremonious conclusion of his football career in 1995.

Wishing “The Game” well on his 44th birthday, Johnson wrote back, “Thank U Trip! Happy Birthday bud!”

– CM Punk is featured on the cover of the latest issue of the United Kingdom-based magazine PowerSlam (see here). Also featured is an interview with WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross where he responds to a question about all of those “embarrassing scenarios and on-air digs and ridicule from Vince McMahon and others” in WWE over the years.

-According to reports, many within WWE were talking among themselves about Vince McMahon’s promo from the WWE RAW tapings on Tuesday night in Laredo, Texas. The general consensus is that McMahon’s promo on the show was really bad. Whether or not anyone speaks up so that the promo can be edited, due to the fact the show was taped and that is a possibility, remains to be seen.

-Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson celebrates her 38th birthday today. Wilson was born on July 24, 1975.

-The WWE RAW roster is now on its’ way to Australia for the upcoming WWE tour down under. This means there will not be a full roster for the WWE SmackDown television tapings tonight or tomorrow night.

MORE Backstage News From Last Night’s WWE RAW TV Taping

[Credit: PWInsider.com]

– Popwrecked.com has new photos of former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson hanging poolside in Miami.

– WWE.com has published a list of the 8 most unbelievable hardcore matches in WWE history.

– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross noted on Twitter that he he’s heading to Shawn Michaels’ ranch in Texas:

Up early for 6 hour drivr to @ShawnMichaels ranch. Hunting dangerous feral, wild hogs using Muay Tai or a crossbow or sidearm. TBD.
G'nite

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) May 13, 2013

He also wrote, “Hope Okla reps well in Tulsa Mon nite 4 Raw. Big event!”

– Monday’s Raw averaged 3,920,000 over the course of three hours, up from 3,835,000 for last week’s post-Survivor Series show. The first hour garnered 4,147,000 viewers, with hour two slightly dropping 4,126,000. The third hour, however, saw a sharp decline, dropping to 3,488,000 viewers.

The final rating is expected to be released later today. Last week’s show drew a 2.73.

– The official WWE website has published photos and an article looking back at ringside valets, such as Kimberly Page, Miss Elizabeth, Stacy Keibler, Sharmell, Beulah McGillicutty, Debra and Torrie Wilson, among others. WWE writes, “Some Superstars like to have a little company on their way to the ring, without the prodding of a manager. To add that extra flair, these grapplers went out and found the perfect combination of beauty and brains in ringside valets. Learn more about these lovely ladies, check out photos and watch them in action!”

– Matt Hardy appears for Dreamwave Wrestling this Saturday at LaSalle Knights of Columbus 209 Gooding St. LaSalle, Illinois.

(source: PWInsider.com)

– WWE announced Friday afternoon via WWE.com that the organization has come to terms on the release of former Divas Champion Kelly Kelly. According to F4WOnline.com, the departure was mutual. The organization granted the former Divas Champion a leave of absence in May in hopes that she would remain and sign a new contract. She briefly returned in August, but indicated then that she would not be returning on a full-time schedule anytime soon since she was pursuing endeavors outside the organization. With Kelly still cold this week on returning, both parties decided to part ways.

– While the Divas locker room digs for Kaitlyn’s blond attacker, the official WWE website has published a photo gallery highlighting fair-haired Divas of past and present. Those featured include Natalya, Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes, Stacy Keibler, Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus, Terri Runnels and Michelle McCool.

– SmackDown ring announcer and songstress Lilian Garcia participated in a media blitz Friday in New York City promoting her performance during halftime at Metlife Stadium this Sunday when the New York Jets battle the San Francisco 49ers.

– Former WWE star Steve Blackman turns 49-years-old Friday. He currently operates a self-defense school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania called “BlackmanMMA.”

– After WWE’s milestone 1000th episode of Raw went off the air, The Rock and John Cena double-teamed Big Show. Cena hits Show with the Attitude Adjustment, which placed him into position for a People’s Elbow. The Rock, however, didn’t have an elbow pad, so Cena gave him his “Cenation” armband. The Rock spoke on the microphone and said Cena must use headbands as arm bands since no one’s arms are that huge. The Great One then hit The People’s Elbow on Show as Cena left up the ramp. The Rock thanked everyone and posed with a few fans. Show remained in the ring as the house lights come on.

– Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson turns 37-years-old on Tuesday.

– Sean Mooney, the first person to appear on the premiere episode of Raw in 1993, resurfaced on Monday’s show as he conducted a backstage interview with Daniel Bryan. Zack Ryder reacted to his return on Twitter: “I met Sean Mooney tonight…#SSSIIICCCKKK.”

– James Yun, who appeared as Akio and Jimmy Wang Yang for WWE, weighed in on Monday’s milestone addition of Raw. He tweeted, “I really enjoy the 1000 episode of #raw tonight I find it really cool that i can say I was on that show a few times.”

– The Undertaker, who reunited the Brothers of Destruction on Raw, is today’s featured Superstar on WWE.com.

Rory McAllister, who appeared for WWE from 2006 to 2008 as a member of The Highlanders, feels today’s crop of Divas don’t compare to the extraordinary bombshells of days gone by. Though attractive in their own right, he categorizes today’s female talent as ‘girls,’ rather than ‘Divas,’ and lacking special, indefinable attributes.

“WWE has some pretty girls working there but what happened to having Divas!? Trish, Candace, Torrie. WOMEN of hotness!” McAllister voiced on Twitter Thursday.

He then makes a daring comparison.

“I can see pretty much most of today’s chicks at any bar on a Friday night. #nothingspecial.”

A follower of McAllister’s stated, “WWE doesn’t believe in having divas who can wrestle, they’d rather just give them 3 minutes and and tell them to bounce around.” The wrestler responded, “Agreed, but they’re not even hot enough to hold my interest.”

He continues, “Like I said I see them in any bar. But! If Trish walked into a bar, EVERYONE would be like “who the fuck is that!” Same goes for Torrie Wilson, Candace, Lita etc. The new chicks have zero “IT” factor.”

McAllister also feels that WWE’s premiere starlet, Kelly Kelly, lacks je ne sais quoi.

“She’s a good lookin chick but no “holy shit” factor!” he wrote.

WWE brass may share similar sentiments; no Diva has solely graced the cover of their magazine since 2006.