2004 News
TEN OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN IN AMERICA COMPETE FOR THE TITLE OF WWE DIVA
The field of 28 contestants was trimmed down to ten during Spike TV’s live network broadcast at New York City’s Beacon Theater on Thursday, July 15. The judges who made these extremely difficult decisions were none other than WWE superstars Triple H, Randy Orton, Edge and Chris Jericho.
Starting this Monday, July 19, the ten finalists will appear exclusively on RAW® and perform several special assignments. WWE fans will vote to eliminate one contestant each week until only one is left. On September 13, there will be three remaining finalists. One is eliminated in the first hour of the show, and then the winner is declared in the second hour. The new RAW Diva receives a one-year WWE contract and $250,000.
The competition between these 10 women is going to be fierce, as their backgrounds have made them what they are today. The list of potential Divas varies from a 2004 Playboy Playmate of the Year (Carmella DeCesare) to a set of Twins (Chandra & Julia Costello) from “The Man Show” to a singer (Amy Weber) from “Son of a Beach”, and a host (Camille Anderson) from the ever popular E! “Wild On” show. Despite their various ages and backgrounds, they all have one thing in common; it is their dream to be a WWE Diva.
Open casting calls were held in Los Angeles, NYC, and Chicago in June and July to narrow the field down from thousands to ten women.
The following ten finalists where chosen by the WWE superstar judges:
Competitors Home Town Misc.
Joy Giovanni Boston, MA Model, Massage Therapist
Julia Costello Liberty, KY Twin, The Man Show
Chandra "Shawnie" Costello Liberty, KY Twin, The Man Show
Camille Anderson Dallas, TX E! Wild On Host, Gymnast
Amy Weber Mapleton, IL “Son of the Beach”, singer
Christy Hemme Temecala, CA Lingerie Football League
Michelle McCool Alexander Palatka, FL Gymnast, Kickboxer
Tracie Wright Atlanta, GA Model, Mountain Climber
Carmella DeCesare Avon Lake, OH 2004 Playmate of the Year
Maria Kanellis Ottawa, IL Outback Jack, Hawaiian Tropic
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