The story of Eva Marie is fascinating. It’s definitely not a complicated one. Eva Marie would’ve fit perfectly in the Diva’s era of WWE. The problem? That’s easily regarded as the worst era for women’s wrestling in the company. Though names like Mickie James, Beth Phoenix, and Melina existed during this time, WWE cared more about looks than the actual wrestling portion. The company was notoriously known for hiring models instead of wrestlers, with Alicia Foxx, Candice Michelle, Summer Rae, and The Bella Twins being prime examples. These women had athletic back rounds on their resumes, but professional wrestling wasn’t
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- 3/29/2022
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
WWE’s “Raw Reunion” Monday night pinned down 3.093 million total viewers, an increase of 26% from last week’s regular ol’ “Raw” episode.
In terms of both total viewers and the key 18-49 demographic, last night’s “Raw” was actually the highest-rated episode since the April 16, 2018 Superstar Shakeup.
Yes, that means it did even better than the “Raw” after WrestleMania 35, which is a big performer annually and marks the start of World Wrestling Entertainment’s new “season.” Monday’s episode was 5% higher among adults 18-49 than that April 8, 2019 fallout show, and did 6% better overall.
Also Read: WWE's Mandy Rose Is Building a Brand, and Being 'God's Greatest Creation' Is Just the Start
The “Raw Reunion” did not keep pace with Jan. 22, 2018’s “Raw 25” episode, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of WWE’s flagship series on USA Network.
Last week’s “Monday Night Raw” delivered 2.453 million total viewers in Nielsen’s Live...
In terms of both total viewers and the key 18-49 demographic, last night’s “Raw” was actually the highest-rated episode since the April 16, 2018 Superstar Shakeup.
Yes, that means it did even better than the “Raw” after WrestleMania 35, which is a big performer annually and marks the start of World Wrestling Entertainment’s new “season.” Monday’s episode was 5% higher among adults 18-49 than that April 8, 2019 fallout show, and did 6% better overall.
Also Read: WWE's Mandy Rose Is Building a Brand, and Being 'God's Greatest Creation' Is Just the Start
The “Raw Reunion” did not keep pace with Jan. 22, 2018’s “Raw 25” episode, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of WWE’s flagship series on USA Network.
Last week’s “Monday Night Raw” delivered 2.453 million total viewers in Nielsen’s Live...
- 7/23/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Nikki Bella is going off on Ronda Rousey -- claiming she's done more for women's wrestling than Ronda Ever has ... and says when it comes to the sport, Ronda's the real "Do Nothing Bitch." The two have been feuding ever since Nikki betrayed Ronda on 'Raw' last week -- teaming up with her sister Brie Bella to stomp Ronda out in the middle of the ring. Ronda told TMZ Sports the sisters were...
- 10/15/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
On the season finale of Project Runway, the four finalists, Ashley, Candice, Edmond and Kelly showed their ten-piece collections at New York Fashion Week. Not everyone could walk away a winner, but each designer did their best to exemplify their own unique voice in their designs. While Ashley ultimately won it all, each collection included great pieces. Here are my three favorite looks from each of the four collections. Don?t forget to tell me all about your favorites in the comments.
- 11/6/2015
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
In the hard-fought Season 14 finale of "Project Runway," fan-favorite designer Ashley Nell Tipton took down Kelly Dempsey, Edmond Newton and Candice Cuoco to win the grand prize. But how did the other contestants place in the show's finale rankings? And did You predict the results? -Break- Who will win 'Project Runway'? See exclusive odds According to exclusive Gold Derby odds that are derived from the predictions made by readers like you, Ashley and Kelly were actually tied in the #1 position on our winner's chart for who would become this season's champ. Both designers had 13/5 odds (28% chance) to win, closely mirroring the judges' tough decision in declaring Ashley their winner and Kelly their runner-up. Rounding out the show's top four, saved designer Edmond wound up in third place, while Candice came in dead last. See more odds and rankings for the finale right here. In our "Project Runway" predictions ce.
- 11/6/2015
- Gold Derby
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"Inside Out"
Joy! Joy! Joy! Disney/Pixar's brilliant emotional roller coaster is finally out on Blu-ray and DVD on November 3. There are so many special features with the various in-home releases, especially if you get the Blu-ray Combo Pack, including the short film "Riley's First Date," another short film called "Lava," tons of behind-the-scenes featurettes, four deleted scenes, and commentary. Check out the extras breakdown.
"Vacation"
The Griswolds are back, for better or worse, in this next generation comedy, which is out on DVD and Blu-ray November 3. Ed Helms plays the adult Rusty Griswold, who takes his wife Debbie (Christina Applegate) and their two sons on a road trip to Walley World. OGs Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo co-star,...
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"Inside Out"
Joy! Joy! Joy! Disney/Pixar's brilliant emotional roller coaster is finally out on Blu-ray and DVD on November 3. There are so many special features with the various in-home releases, especially if you get the Blu-ray Combo Pack, including the short film "Riley's First Date," another short film called "Lava," tons of behind-the-scenes featurettes, four deleted scenes, and commentary. Check out the extras breakdown.
"Vacation"
The Griswolds are back, for better or worse, in this next generation comedy, which is out on DVD and Blu-ray November 3. Ed Helms plays the adult Rusty Griswold, who takes his wife Debbie (Christina Applegate) and their two sons on a road trip to Walley World. OGs Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo co-star,...
- 11/2/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
You might tune in and out of Project Runway each season, considering it's been running for 14 years now, but trust us: This year is one of its best installments yet, and the final group of designers heading to New York Fashion Week are capable of some truly excellent work. To prepare for part one of the finale, which will check in on designers Candice Cuoco, Kelly Dempsey and Ashley Nell Tipton as they prepare to show their collections, E! News caught up with the three women to discuss the judges, the challenges and their biggest competition. What's your design aesthetic? Candice: "I think it's strong, sexy and sophisticated all in one. I think my designs are very bold, but they can still be...
- 10/29/2015
- E! Online
"Project Runway," you can't fool us! At the end of last night's Season 14, Episode 12, "Roll Out the Red Carpet," Tim Gunn did not fold his hands in compassion and send Edmond Newton to the workroom to clean up his space. So Tim is going to use his save on Edmond, right, sending four designers to Fashion Week? Please?
The October 22 episode ended with Edmond as the shocking elimination -- especially shocking since he'd been one of the frontrunners from Week 1, he was never in the bottom before last night, and he took the risks that he was asked to take in this final red carpet challenge before Fashion Week.
Candice Cuoco was sent through even though the judges acknowledged she played it safe with that black dress and everyone said this was not the week to play it safe. Edmond experimented with color and really went wild with those scissors.
The October 22 episode ended with Edmond as the shocking elimination -- especially shocking since he'd been one of the frontrunners from Week 1, he was never in the bottom before last night, and he took the risks that he was asked to take in this final red carpet challenge before Fashion Week.
Candice Cuoco was sent through even though the judges acknowledged she played it safe with that black dress and everyone said this was not the week to play it safe. Edmond experimented with color and really went wild with those scissors.
- 10/23/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
We're in the final stretch of the 14th season of "Project Runway," and with only four designers left it's time to assess their Gold Derby odds against their past performances with the judges. Is Ashley's season-long popularity with our readers indicative of a pre-ordained victory? Will Kelly's star continue to rise and lead her to an unexpected win? Does Edmond have what it takes to best three women? Can Candice outshine the others while adhering to her dark aesthetic? Hurry -- make your predictions for the Season 14 finale and you could win our prize of a $100 Amazon gift certificate. It's fun and easy, so get started by scrolling down to predict which designer will win. -Break- Who will win 'Project Runway'? See exclusive odds 4. Candice Cuoco Gold Derby Ranking: 3rd place (5/1 odds) Judges Ranking: 3rd place (2 wins in 5 top looks) Candice enters the final stretch ranked third by both statistical measures,...
- 10/18/2015
- Gold Derby
There are currently six designers left on "Project Runway" Season 14, and -- as it happens -- six PR designers showed at New York Fashion Week in September. This is how they do it every year, although they usually have a few more "decoy" collections, and usually the designers of each collection are known. This time, they showed anonymously. But by now we know the designers of the 2015 season, and it's pretty clear who did what. And those collections can give us an idea of who might be winning this season.
We won't see all of these designs on TV, we'll just see the finalists. But Blogging Project Runway has all the collections here:
Collection 1
Collection 2
Collection 3
Collection 4
Collection 5
Collection 6
We agree with the fans who believe 1 is Swapnil Shinde, 2 is Merline Labissiere (the hats!), 3 is Edmond Newton, 4 is Ashley Nell Tipton, 5 is Kelly Dempsey from the deli with her fanny packs,...
We won't see all of these designs on TV, we'll just see the finalists. But Blogging Project Runway has all the collections here:
Collection 1
Collection 2
Collection 3
Collection 4
Collection 5
Collection 6
We agree with the fans who believe 1 is Swapnil Shinde, 2 is Merline Labissiere (the hats!), 3 is Edmond Newton, 4 is Ashley Nell Tipton, 5 is Kelly Dempsey from the deli with her fanny packs,...
- 10/2/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
wwe.com
The Wrestling Observer reports that Scott Hall has spurned a ‘get well soon’ card for a child with terminal cancer. It’s the latest in a sting of incomprehensible incidents around Hall’s actions and attitude.
Despite having made vast riches in the wrestling boom period, despite asking fans to pay for his own recent surgeries, Hall couldn’t even spare his signature for the sick child’s card. The Observer notes that this move will have infuriated Bill Goldberg, who already disliked Hall, and who was taking the cause of the child personally.
The young boy is six year old Danny Nickerson. He lives in Boston and the Observer states that he may not have much time left. Several big name wrestlers were asked to sign a card for him at a Phoenix Autograph event. All of them obliged, including Ric Flair, Bill Goldberg, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart and Edge.
The Wrestling Observer reports that Scott Hall has spurned a ‘get well soon’ card for a child with terminal cancer. It’s the latest in a sting of incomprehensible incidents around Hall’s actions and attitude.
Despite having made vast riches in the wrestling boom period, despite asking fans to pay for his own recent surgeries, Hall couldn’t even spare his signature for the sick child’s card. The Observer notes that this move will have infuriated Bill Goldberg, who already disliked Hall, and who was taking the cause of the child personally.
The young boy is six year old Danny Nickerson. He lives in Boston and the Observer states that he may not have much time left. Several big name wrestlers were asked to sign a card for him at a Phoenix Autograph event. All of them obliged, including Ric Flair, Bill Goldberg, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart and Edge.
- 7/31/2014
- by Grahame Herbert
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
The way that WWE utilizes their female performers is something that is always going to be scrutinized by wrestling fans. For most of the past decade, WWE recruited women by hiring models that didn’t have any experience in wrestling. Sometimes they didn’t know a thing about it, but they were still hired just based on their looks. Meanwhile, there are dozens of talented women in the indies that would thrive in WWE that have not been chosen for one reason for another.
It’s fair to say that things have improved in how WWE develops their talent in 2014. Ten years ago we saw women that were very green getting put on TV within a few months of employment simply because of how they looked. These days, a woman will have to take the same road as the guys by going to the Performance Center in Orlando...
The way that WWE utilizes their female performers is something that is always going to be scrutinized by wrestling fans. For most of the past decade, WWE recruited women by hiring models that didn’t have any experience in wrestling. Sometimes they didn’t know a thing about it, but they were still hired just based on their looks. Meanwhile, there are dozens of talented women in the indies that would thrive in WWE that have not been chosen for one reason for another.
It’s fair to say that things have improved in how WWE develops their talent in 2014. Ten years ago we saw women that were very green getting put on TV within a few months of employment simply because of how they looked. These days, a woman will have to take the same road as the guys by going to the Performance Center in Orlando...
- 7/16/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
WWE.com
A lot of people have been talking about Benjamin Morris’ 538 piece, “Are Pro Wrestlers Dying at an Unusual Rate?”
Like Morris, I am neither an actuarial scientist nor a demographer. So, our interpretations of the data should be taken with a grain of salt. My results were somewhat different from Morris’ due to a difference data set and changes in how we calculated actuarial predictions.
Differences in methodology from Morris
I also used Social Security Actuarial Life Tables, but my “expected mortality rates” for the age groups were not the same as Morris’. For each wrestler, I calculated what their age would have been as of today. Then, based on gender, I looked up the number of lives (out of 100,000) that were expected to still be alive and converted that to a percentage. His analysis looked at wrestlers who were on 20+ WWF PPVs through 2002. I went with a...
A lot of people have been talking about Benjamin Morris’ 538 piece, “Are Pro Wrestlers Dying at an Unusual Rate?”
Like Morris, I am neither an actuarial scientist nor a demographer. So, our interpretations of the data should be taken with a grain of salt. My results were somewhat different from Morris’ due to a difference data set and changes in how we calculated actuarial predictions.
Differences in methodology from Morris
I also used Social Security Actuarial Life Tables, but my “expected mortality rates” for the age groups were not the same as Morris’. For each wrestler, I calculated what their age would have been as of today. Then, based on gender, I looked up the number of lives (out of 100,000) that were expected to still be alive and converted that to a percentage. His analysis looked at wrestlers who were on 20+ WWF PPVs through 2002. I went with a...
- 4/22/2014
- by Chris Harrington
- Obsessed with Film
Youtube
Before the dawn of the PG Era, it wasn’t uncommon for the Divas to engage in a match-up that would end with the humiliation of their opponents and the expanding of their own vanity: the Bra & Panties Match!
When the PG Era took over, this popular match type was one of the first things to vanish along with the Evening Gown Match and their distant cousins the Lingerie Match, the Paddle-on-a-Pole Match, and every match ever contested in a trough of mud, gravy, eggnog, or pudding.
Although the PG Era may have killed the more risque matches, that doesn’t mean we can’t pay homage to them. Here we will be counting down WWE’s Top 22 Most Titillating T&A Matches. Matches that got everyone’s hearts racing and even had us laughing a time or two. Just to make things clear, we are only taking into account matches,...
Before the dawn of the PG Era, it wasn’t uncommon for the Divas to engage in a match-up that would end with the humiliation of their opponents and the expanding of their own vanity: the Bra & Panties Match!
When the PG Era took over, this popular match type was one of the first things to vanish along with the Evening Gown Match and their distant cousins the Lingerie Match, the Paddle-on-a-Pole Match, and every match ever contested in a trough of mud, gravy, eggnog, or pudding.
Although the PG Era may have killed the more risque matches, that doesn’t mean we can’t pay homage to them. Here we will be counting down WWE’s Top 22 Most Titillating T&A Matches. Matches that got everyone’s hearts racing and even had us laughing a time or two. Just to make things clear, we are only taking into account matches,...
- 2/16/2014
- by Tommy Bobby Watanabe
- Obsessed with Film
Youtube
Given the over-riding image of professional wrestling as muscle-bound men, glistening in the sparkle of arena lights, and bathed in the adulation of a braying Colosseum crowd, it’s hard to really think about the sports entertainment industry as a feminine thing. Yes, some of the less large men have long hair, and some are pretty well groomed, but they’re still whooping, sweating behemoths who put their bodies on the line every week.
But Vince McMahon has always made sure to keep at least some balance, pushing the WWE Divas as much as possible, with a twinkle in his eye, and mischief in his creative decisions.
If there’s one thing McMahon knows, it’s how to get the best out of his company, and he knows for a fact that sexy moments, even in the blunted PG Era make fans’ blood pump a little faster. So even...
Given the over-riding image of professional wrestling as muscle-bound men, glistening in the sparkle of arena lights, and bathed in the adulation of a braying Colosseum crowd, it’s hard to really think about the sports entertainment industry as a feminine thing. Yes, some of the less large men have long hair, and some are pretty well groomed, but they’re still whooping, sweating behemoths who put their bodies on the line every week.
But Vince McMahon has always made sure to keep at least some balance, pushing the WWE Divas as much as possible, with a twinkle in his eye, and mischief in his creative decisions.
If there’s one thing McMahon knows, it’s how to get the best out of his company, and he knows for a fact that sexy moments, even in the blunted PG Era make fans’ blood pump a little faster. So even...
- 2/12/2014
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
WWE: Stone Cold Steve Austin Blu-ray DVD
The wrestling business has seen thousands of people walk into WWE and leave an impact on wrestling fans that we will never forget. Some people have careers in the ring that last over 30 years like a Ric Flair. Others have had really short runs like…The Boogeyman? Okay so we’re not going to focus on a guy like him in this column.
What this column is about is looking at WWE performers that called it quits before the age of 40. Why 40? Because a lot of wrestlers perform well into their 40s. If you start in your early 20s like a lot of them do then you’re talking about a 20+ year career in the wrestling business.
For this one, we’re going to look at five women and five men that left an impact in WWE that called it a career for one reason or another.
The wrestling business has seen thousands of people walk into WWE and leave an impact on wrestling fans that we will never forget. Some people have careers in the ring that last over 30 years like a Ric Flair. Others have had really short runs like…The Boogeyman? Okay so we’re not going to focus on a guy like him in this column.
What this column is about is looking at WWE performers that called it quits before the age of 40. Why 40? Because a lot of wrestlers perform well into their 40s. If you start in your early 20s like a lot of them do then you’re talking about a 20+ year career in the wrestling business.
For this one, we’re going to look at five women and five men that left an impact in WWE that called it a career for one reason or another.
- 1/29/2014
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
To quote the ravishing gay redhead Andy, who didn’t say much else during Tuesday’s episode of Big Brother: “Congratulations, David. You’re an idiot.”
And congrats to us at home for the same reason. The BB15 house is full of racists, homophobes, misogynists, idiots, creeps, freaks, and crybabies (not to mention a perfect aforementioned redhead), and you know what that means: This is a really, really watchable season. I’m not proud of it, but who’s ever been proud of lapping up Big Brother? This show is basically a Sims expansion pack called “Community College Dropouts Edition.” It is the same old brain dead animal carcass it’s always been, except this time it’s a freshly terrible carcass — with a little extra spice in the form of hottie Nick. Nom nom nom, carcass flavors, nom nom.
McCrae narrated most of Tuesday night’s veto competition episode,...
And congrats to us at home for the same reason. The BB15 house is full of racists, homophobes, misogynists, idiots, creeps, freaks, and crybabies (not to mention a perfect aforementioned redhead), and you know what that means: This is a really, really watchable season. I’m not proud of it, but who’s ever been proud of lapping up Big Brother? This show is basically a Sims expansion pack called “Community College Dropouts Edition.” It is the same old brain dead animal carcass it’s always been, except this time it’s a freshly terrible carcass — with a little extra spice in the form of hottie Nick. Nom nom nom, carcass flavors, nom nom.
McCrae narrated most of Tuesday night’s veto competition episode,...
- 7/3/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Remember when we lined up Big Brother‘s new cast and tried to like them? That was dumb of us. We should’ve waited an extra 13 seconds for half of them to burst with homophobic, racist, and misogynist epithets, then called off our noble welcome wagon and cried by ourselves. Silly us!
Indeed, Big Brother 15 is turning out to be one of the most casually offensive casts we’ve seen in a long time. We didn’t witness much of their uncouth ways on Sunday’s episode (though we did see everyone finally figure out that Elissa is Rachel Reilly’s sister, a case that surely would’ve stumped Hercule Poirot), but thanks to the power of the internet’s studious Big Brother transcribers, we have a comprehensive record of everything horrible uttered on the show’s live feeds. Here are five prime offenders and their offenses, courtesy of Jokers.
Indeed, Big Brother 15 is turning out to be one of the most casually offensive casts we’ve seen in a long time. We didn’t witness much of their uncouth ways on Sunday’s episode (though we did see everyone finally figure out that Elissa is Rachel Reilly’s sister, a case that surely would’ve stumped Hercule Poirot), but thanks to the power of the internet’s studious Big Brother transcribers, we have a comprehensive record of everything horrible uttered on the show’s live feeds. Here are five prime offenders and their offenses, courtesy of Jokers.
- 7/1/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Maybe Project Runway has trained me to believe that the “home visit” episode is an over-edited, under-meaningful ritual that we should just do away with completely, but I have to hand it to Nigel Lythgoe and the gurgling hate machine that is American Idol: I — ugh — found myself genuinely moved by Candice, Angie, and Kree‘s home visits. I mean, Jesus. Candice with her kickass mom, millions of siblings, and all the shouts of “Gullah” and other islander buzzwords. Angie and her likable family, who put some light behind Angie’s Furby stare. Kree and the devastating visit to the dilapidated home she and her sister once shared with their parents, who both died in terrible, separate accidents. Like Mariah Carey, I found myself weeping caramel-colored tears down my topaz cheeks and onto my Frappuccino-colored breasts. Hashtag pow (in my heart).
Even more depressing: The contestants sang three songs last night,...
Even more depressing: The contestants sang three songs last night,...
- 5/9/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Randy Orton is scheduled for the January 16th WWE Raw SuperShow from Anaheim, California, the event that is expected to mark his return from the injury that is currently keeping him out on the sidelines. Orton was reported to have suffered a herniated disc on the L4-L5 level on the left side and that some reports said could keep him out for six months but with an extremely light schedule, he could return sooner.
Orton is also scheduled and still advertised for the WWE Royal Rumble taking place from January 29th in St. Louis, Missouri… Orton’s hometown. Early talk was of Orton winning the Royal Rumble and then going on to face the SmackDown World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania 28 and at the very least he will be a contender now for the 30-man match.
Meanwhile in other SmackDown news, ring announcer Lilian Garcia celebrated the New Year by...
Orton is also scheduled and still advertised for the WWE Royal Rumble taking place from January 29th in St. Louis, Missouri… Orton’s hometown. Early talk was of Orton winning the Royal Rumble and then going on to face the SmackDown World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania 28 and at the very least he will be a contender now for the 30-man match.
Meanwhile in other SmackDown news, ring announcer Lilian Garcia celebrated the New Year by...
- 1/2/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
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