Recap of Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle’s interview for www.InYourHeadOnline.com on Wednesday – By Nikhil Kalhan

Jack and OneInchBiceps were joined by the beautiful tandem of Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle. Catch their Touch Enough Recap show on www.ustream.tv/afterbuzztv after Raw every Monday.

Jack asked what should the contestants do when they meet wrestlers? Torrie says it depends on what wrestler you meet but you should shake everyone’s hand. Candice says it’s all about respect especially if they achieved what you wanted.

Jack asked how were they treated? Lilian said she was treated pretty well but a few whispers were said, she gave credit to Howard Finkel and Tony Chimel for training her. Candice Michelle said the men loved her and the woman hated her, she remembered Lita slapped her because she had the best spot to do makeup in the lockeroom. Torrie Wilson said no one had a welcoming party but she said everyone was pretty nice. She was happy to have Stacy Kiebler with her to keep up company. Jack asked what does the TV exposure on Tough Enough give for the losers? Lilian says its brilliant even if you haven’t won the competition you will get a contract because you are exposed to the world. Candice Michelle said WWE should wait to give contracts out after about a month not straightaway like what they have just done.

Jack asked was better for the winner to be on TV? Lillian says as long as they have planned and are ready its fine but depends on the push given by Vince McMahon. Jack asked their thoughts on the Alicia Fox versus Melina match from last week? Lilian said if that’s her favourite match, it’s her favourite match. Candice said she was new to the business so you can’t blame her. Lilian says she could do research on YouTube but how can she search people she doesn’t know.

Jack asked the girls how quickly did you get a passion into it? Candice said she watched when she was growing up, she had a Hulk Hogan doll. Candice said she stopped watching it for a few years when she moved to Los Angeles, but she had no regrets doing it, going to the ring early and getting respect. Torrie Wilson said she appreciated more in WWE then WCW, because she didn’t wrestle. Lilian goes it was rough for her and she didn’t know she was announcing till the morning of the show, she had to earn her respect which she did by learning wrestler’s towns and weights.

OneInchBiceps had a message from the board: Tommy D asked did Lilian enjoyed the feud with Howard Finkel? Lilian Garcia said it was her only match, she remembers doing a run-in and had a lot of fun. Jack asked if there was more pressure to do any more work? Lilian goes never because her role was different. Jack asked what was it like for woman in WCW? Torrie Wilson said it was hard especially at the power-plant where Madusa dropped her on her head. The experience was painful. Candice said her passion fell in love after about a year in the WWE. She enjoyed it often and it must hurt if you had no passion over.

Jack asked if it was hard to be friends of other woman? Candice said people would hate you and like you. It was just a bond which TLC have. TLC all said Stone Cold was the same character he is in Tough Enough. Jack asked their thoughts on Indie wrestlers not making it? Lilian said if you are good enough you will get in. Candice you have to make your dream come true and there are other ways to get in. Jack asked if they had any nick-names? They said that will be revealed later on. Candice said her Victoria and Lilian travelled together and Victoria was known as the “Queen-Bee”.

OneInchBiceps had a question from the board: Matt asked did she gain revenge on Charlie Haas for knocking her of the apron? Lilian said Charlie Haas felt really bad and they are still friends. It was good and it was turned into storyline.

Jack asked what advice would you give for the winner? Lilian said don’t have a big head and give respect when needed, Candice agreed and said be humble to people and they will give you the same. If you do the opposite they will get rid of you.

The twenty minute interview is available here.

— Former WWE Divas Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle hosted an online show this past Monday night discussing the second episode of Tough Enough as well as their time in the wrestling industry. The girls also interview Kevin Nash, who discussed Scott Hall’s health. To view the episode, here.

— Former WWE Divas Champion Jillian Hall has been announced for Women Superstars Uncensored’s internet pay-per-view on June 25, her first wrestling appearance since parting ways with WWE. She is advertised to make a “major announcement.”

Regarding her return to the squared circle, Hall wrote on Twitter: “Apparently, I need to get myself back into ring shape for a couple of shows coming up…”

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle will be appearing for GoDaddy and Danica Patrick this Sunday in California at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

— Jillian Hall, who has not wrestled since being released from her WWE contract on November 19, 2010, has announced plans to return to the squared circle.

The former WWE Divas Champion is accepting bookings for signings and wrestling appearances via jillian9hall@aol.com.

— Former WWE Divas Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle hosted a Tough Enough aftershow this past Monday night discussing its premiere as well as their time in the wrestling industry. Both Tommy Dreamer and Torrie Wilson called in to the program. To view the episode, here. Torrie Wilson joins the program next week as a regular.

Next week’s episode will start at its normal time, 11:15 p.m. ET/ 8:15 p.m. PT, via ustream.tv/afterbuzztv.

— NBC has launched a WWE Tough Enough app via iTunes.

TLC — Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle — have teamed up with AfterBuzzTV.com to host a live aftershow on WWE’s Tough Enough.

The show will stream live every Monday night immediately following Tough Enough on the USA Network at ustream.tv/afterbuzztv. The first episode will stream live tomorrow night at midnight ET/9 PT before moving to its regular time slot of 11:15/8:15 the following Monday.

The show will feature guests on a weekly basis. “Hardcore Original” Tommy Dreamer is scheduled to appear on Monday’s show.

— Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson has developed a new supplemental fat burner targeted towards women called Diva Trim.

The product’s description reads: “Not only is Diva Trim great for the last few stubborn pounds you would love to lose, it has also helped numerous customers including Sara Martin drop 2 dress sizes in 6 weeks!

“If you’re serious about that “bikini body” you have always wanted then try Diva Trim and unleash your inner diva!”

Diva Trim is available via DivaTrim.net.

— Former ECW star Kimona Wannalaya is advertised for an autograph signing on Feb. 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pro Wrestling World in the Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania.

— In the “Where Are They Now?” files, former WCW play-by-play announcer Tony Schiavone simultaneously works as the morning sports anchor for WHIO Radio in Dayton, Ohio, WDUN in Gainesville, Georgia, and WSB-AM in Atlanta.

Former WWE Diva/two-time Playboy cover model, Torrie Wilson, was a featured guest on this week’s live edition (10/11/10) of Monday Night Mayhem.

Torrie Wilson joined The Big Mosh & “The Chairman of the Board” Todd Vincent on “Your Home of Wrestling Radio” (in her first post-WWE interview) to discuss & preview this Saturday’s Legends of the Ring convention (at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ). Her first-ever appearance on Monday Night Mayhem is now available in Windows Streaming Media or via the official MNM Podcast on iTunes:

Interview highlights courtesy of The Mayhem’s official correspondent, Paterson from New Jersey:

Torrie’s reason for departing the WWE/why she did not wish to return to a full-time schedule and her transition from the world of professional wrestling/sports-entertainment to being an actress & self-employed businesswoman: “I ended up leaving the WWE because I had to have back surgery, so it was kind of an abrupt thing. I came home and had back surgery and called them up back after my surgery and told them that it wasn’t something that I wanted to go back to. I was kind of not wanting to travel, and it was just the pain of not being actually working in the ring and be sidelined because of back surgery, so I just decided to give it up. I opened up my own business here in Houston, with the full intentions are to do a lot of other entertainment-type things. I was on a reality show last summer called “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out if Here” (on NBC), which did really well, but more importantly the business here…I didn’t realize how much work it was going to be. It definitely pulled me away from doing many appearances & other TV things, so I just closed my business here a couple of weeks ago, and I’m getting ready to move out to California, which I’m really excited about. I just started doing some appearances here & there, and it’s really exciting & fun to see my fans & some of the wrestlers there (at Legends of the Ring) as well.”

How she first got into the wrestling industry & the impact of Kevin Nash for getting her first big break in WCW: “I can definitely say I credit Kevin Nash fully for me getting in the wrestling business. I’ve heard a few people in the business talk crap, and say I was never a wrestler to begin with, and fell into it, and yadda yadda yadda, but I was given this great opportunity, and obviously I did something with it to stay in the business for nine years. Kevin basically saw me in a fitness magazine as a fitness model and thought that I would be great for wrestling. It just so happened that one of my good friends was friends with Kevin Nash and took me to a WCW show, and we got backstage and met a bunch of the wrestlers, and on a whim they asked if I would be interested in walking Scott Steiner to the ring that night, and I did, got a decent reaction, and the next thing I know Kevin is calling up my agent asking if I’d be interested in doing a storyline. One thing after another just snowballed, and I’ve never looked back. I could never thank him enough.”

How her time in World Championship Wrestling did not prepare her fully for what was to come in World Wrestling Entertainment, the differences of what she was taught in WCW vs. the WWE, & Madusa’s frustration with a lot of the girls on the WCW roster at the time: “It’s one of those things where at the time, I obviously knew nothing about what I was getting into and was very intimidated by all these big, burly wrestlers and going out there in front of these huge crowds, but I really didn’t realize until later when I went to the WWE how much I truly did not know. I was taught a lot more when I went to the WWE. They tried to teach us how to wrestle there for a little while in WCW, but the way we were known into it, it was kinda like ‘We’re gonna make you guys pay your dues right now and make you guys hurt,’ and Madusa, being the great wrestler that she was, was very frustrated at a lot of the girls that were in WCW at the time, and she just wanted us to realize how much it hurt for a lot of people. Looking back, I’m kind of embarrassed about some of the things I did in WCW without having a clue as to what I was doing.”

If there was any fear or intimidation about her debut storyline in the WWE as Vince McMahon’s mistress/his latest affair: “Major fear. I was already so intimidated by just being there backstage, and of course, Vince McMahon just being the man of power that he is. My first day meeting him, and being backstage, I had to kiss him, and do all these things with him, so I was extremely intimidated.”

Her memories of the WWE women’s locker room & the attitudes that resided in it, being part of “a man’s world,” and if she felt she was ever judged differently by the way she got into the business: “The women’s locker room was tricky at times. I can’t say that I got along just peachy with some of the people, but for the most part I had a great relationship with everyone that was in the locker room. Wrestling is largely a man’s world, and so for us, in the girls’ locker room, I felt like it was even more important to be able to get along and have people understand what we’re going through in a man’s world. Being someone that came from the fitness industry, and wasn’t a wrestler, and I didn’t work the independent scene for years, I think that there are certain people that don’t respect that, and think you should have ‘paved your way,’ and I personally think it’s pretty lame. There are a lot of industries where people all go in at all different ways: Some people fall into it, some people have a lucky break right away, some people work for years on the independent scene or whatever it is, and that’s the way they get there. When we’re there, and trying our best to improve, and obviously people want watch us on TV, you can’t fault really me for that. That was frustrating at times.”

Her candid thoughts on the now infamous “Stepmother vs. Stepdaughter” storyline between herself & Dawn Marie (involving her real life father, Al) and the largely negative reaction it received from fans: “It was definitely interesting. There were a few times during that storyline that I actually would go online and see what people were saying and decided that was not a good idea to ever do again. Of course, I didn’t really know what I was getting my father into or myself into for that matter. My father did a lot of interesting things to embarrass me backstage, just not knowing the etiquette or whatever. My brothers would be calling me mortified that dad was standing in his underwear in the ring, but there really wasn’t much I could do about it. It was an interesting storyline. It was cool that he got to see what my life was like on the road and do what I do for work & everything, but I was definitely ready for it to be over after that six-month mark.”

Much more is included in Torrie’s exclusive Monday Night Mayhem interview, including why she considers the in-ring chapter of her career closed, if TNA has made any advances towards her since leaving World Wrestling Entertainment, what the bigger adjustment was in her transition from WCW to the WWE, whether she believes that World Championship Wrestling has received a bad wrap over the years since the promotion’s demise in 2001 (and WWE’s subsequent purchasing of the company), the Divas that helped her the most, what she feels was her favorite storyline from her near ten-year career, plus so much more at www.MondayNightMayhem.com.

— Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis commented on her current status in the professional wrestling industry yesterday on Twitter.

“No,” she said in response to a fan’s query regarding a possible return. “I had an amazing time with all the great superstars and divas, but music and acting is my life now. Maybe an appearance, but never fulltime. I still love wrestling though!! Love the fans.”.

— Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson noted on Twitter that she recently shut down her clothing boutique Jaded, which she opened three years ago in The Woodlands, Texas, at the upscale Market Street district. She also said she will soon be re-locating to Los Angeles, California, from Houston, Texas.

— Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia will be appearing at the Hollywood XPO this Saturday from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. The event is being held at The Hilton at Universal Studios, 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, California. Visit www.hollywoodxpo.com for more information

— Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal writer Hubert O’Hearn has posted an article on his blog concerning former WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James that will be published in tomorrow’s edition. O’Hearn chronicles James’ rise to WWE superstardom and subsequent fall with the “Piggie James” storyline. He also notes that James and her manager are shopping around a reality show to television networks focusing on her foray to the country music world.

— A number of former WWE and WCW stars will be on hand for this weekend’s Big Apple Comic Con at the Penn Plaza Pavilion in New York City including Torrie Wilson, Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, Kevin Nash Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Shane Douglas, Mikey Whipwreck, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, and Virgil. Click here for more information on the event.

— Today is former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle’s birthday. She turns 32 years old.

— On her Facebook account, Torrie Wilson has denied Hulk Hogan’s claim last week on The Howard Stern Show that she contacted TNA officials looking for work. The former WWE Diva wrote on Friday: “Well I was told that Hulk Hogan was on Howard Stern today saying I have been calling TNA offices up and I am sorry to those of you wishing but that is not true. Heard it straight from me! If I ever went back to wrestling I feel like WWE would be my home…but I have no plans for that! Working on lots of fun opportunit…ies though and will keep yall informed on my next new venture! Love you guys!”

Wilson also noted over the weekend on her Twitter account that her chihuahua was stolen from the back room of her Texas clothing store. The puppy was returned the very same day.

— There has been talk of turning Jesse Neal heel.

— TNA returns to the Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on July 30th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale June 18th, 2010 at 10 a.m. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

Torrie Wilson

Friends and fans of Torrie Wilson are concerned after some disturbing messages she posted on Twitter this week.

The former WWE diva wrote that she was alone at home and felt scared, so she got out a loaded pistol, took the safety off and accidentally fired a shot into her bathroom that went right through the ceiling.

Torrie wrote: “Funny story: last nite i was alone & scared so i pulled out my pistol 4 protection & pulld the safey & let go n it SHOT outta my hands ito the bathroom & thru the ceiling! Crazy n glad didnt kill a dog!! eiling! Glad noone died!”

Several people repled asking if she was ok, including TNA Knockout Tara (former WWE Diva Victoria).

Tara wrote: “How scary. Be careful … Call me to let me know you are okay. Everyone is worried about you. Especially me Siz!!!”

Torrie replied: “ok guys i promise im taking a gun handling class! i know its not funny but since im ok it kinda is..mostly cuz THAT situations typical -tor”

It’s also worth noting she was hospitalized back in October after having a bad reaction to prescription medications she was taking. Let’s hope everything is alright with Torrie.

As always, visit PWTweets.com to follow 80+ wrestlers & divas on Twitter.

Former WWE diva Torrie created a lot of commotion last week after she posted the following message on Twitter:

“Big scare for me tonight. I was in the emergency room. Thought I was heading up to Heaven for a minute there. Thanks for letting me stay a little longer, Jesus!”

Wilson spoke to the Houston Chronicle this week and shed some light on her recent hospitalization due to a bad reaction to medicine she took for a thyroid problem. According to Wilson, her “heart was starting to shut down” while she was in San Diego, California.

“By the time I reluctantly went to the doctor, I was rushed to the emergency room with numb arms and legs and blue hands,” Torrie told the Houston Chronicle. “I was extremely dizzy and nauseous. I still didn’t take this seriously until the doctor started freaking out on me.”

Wilson was surprised that her message on Twitter got so much attention online. “I had a horribly close call, and I’m ashamed to admit that I ‘Twittered’ about it hours after I was out of the hospital because I was so flabbergasted at what happened! I guess I forgot how many people actually pay attention to me.”

Torrie also shot down rumors that she was using abusing prescription pain pills or any other drugs. She’s has a history of back problems that forced her to end her wrestling career.

“I was not taking prescription pain pills and anything crazy – like the Internet rumors said,” she said. “My heart rate was 30 per minute and slowing when I finally got help. I will never take medication without doing research on possible adverse reactions. In a nutshell, that’s what happened.”

Scary stuff, but thankfully she’s recovering. To read the entire interview, visit Chron.com.

Former WWE diva and reality television star Torrie Wilson was hospitalized this week, according to messages on her Facebook page. Wilson posted a message early this morning:

“Big scare for me tonight!!! I was in the emergency room, Though i was heading up to heaven for a minute there… like I put on my Twitter page earlier, thanks for letting me stay a bit longer Jesus!”

She then elaborated on what it was that sent her to the hospital:

“Bad reaction to some meds and I just got really sick all of the sudden!!! I’m feeling much better now, but it was a big scare! Gonna get some rest tonight for sure!”

You can follow Torrie Wilson on Facebook by clicking here.