What These 10 Forgotten WWE Divas Look Like Today
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- The WWE's women's division has evolved in a big way over the days of 'Divas'. The company certainly had some talented women in years past, but they were often in throwaway matches, or the match stipulations were built around their looks, rather than their wrestling ability. All these years later, many Divas of the past took up other professions, or settled into a simple life. Let's revisit some WWE Divas of the past, and go over their accomplishments, and what they've done in their lives since leaving WWE.
Not every lady that enters the squared circle wants to stay there their whole life. Some don’t get a choice. But whether they choose to leave the professional wrestling world behind or just didn’t work out for them, plenty of we fans never forget and are typically always pleased to learn about any and all alumni.
10 Former WWE Divas: How Old Are They Today?
These women made some huge contributions to WWE's Women's Division! How old are they today?During the late '90s, the amount of ladies in the locker room began to multiply to then-unprecedented levels. While some fans might not think too highly of the Divas, they have all left an indelible mark on the industry. With so many years now having passed since the women of WWE were known as Divas, let's take a look at what some of them are up to today.
UPDATE: 2023/12/29 07:30 EST BY STEFANO MOCELLA
The WWE's women's division has evolved in a big way over the days of 'Divas'. The company certainly had some talented women in years past, but they were often in throwaway matches, or the match stipulations were built around their looks, rather than their wrestling ability. All these years later, many Divas of the past took up other professions, or settled into a simple life. Let's revisit some WWE Divas of the past, and go over their accomplishments, and what they've done in their lives since leaving WWE.
10 Tori Kept Her Passion For Fitness Alive Through Her Yoga Studio
Debuted In 1999 For A Feud With Sable
- Tori Faced Sable At WrestleMania 15
- Had On-Screen Relationships With Kane And X-Pac
- Had A Brief Stint With Raven In WWE
With a career dating back to the late '80s, Terri Poch, better known as Tori formerly Sable’s number one fan and later Kane and X-Pac’s girlfriend was a pretty memorable part of the Attitude Era for a few years. Her last storyline was being part of Raven’s crew as the motorcycle-clad ninja, but she’d leave the company and the business shortly after.
She headed back to her native Portland and has owned and operated a yoga studio ever since that you can check out at this link.
9 Joy Giovanni - A Former Diva Search Contestant
Mostly Served As A Valet
- Finished 4th In 2004 Diva Search Competition
- Played Big Show's On-Screen Girlfriend
- Pursued Massage Therapy After Wrestling
During the first Divas Search competition, Joy Giovanni finished up fourth but WWE signed her to a contract fairly quickly anyway. With her biggest claim to fame being The Big Show’s girlfriend, she didn’t spend too long in the industry.
After her brief wrestling career, she spent some time as a massage therapist, as well as being a real life psychic medium, operating out of San Diego.
8 Linda Miles / Shaniqua Competed On Tough Enough
Was Valet To The Basham Brothers
- Won 2nd Season Of The Tough Enough Reality Show
- Debuted As Shaniqua In 2003 on SmackDown
- Currently Referees College Basketball.
When the second Tough Enough came down to two ladies, Linda Miles was the first one chosen. She spent some time on the main roster as a wrestler, but found slightly more success as Shaniqua, the manager of The Basham Brothers.
10 Tough Enough Contestants Who Found More Success Than The Winners
Winning Tough Enough and earning a contract is no guarantee, as these contestants went on to be far more successful than the season winners.She didn’t spend a lot of time in the sports entertainment world. After her stint in WWE, Miles went on to fulfill her career dreams of sorts as a referee for college basketball.
7 Aksana - Currently A Personal Trainer
Remembered For Backstage Segments With Theodore Long
- Former Fitness Model And Arnold Classic Winner
- Signed To FCW In 2009
- Visited Backstage At 2022 Royal Rumble
As a former fitness model and Arnold Classic participant and winner in 2009, Aksana was exactly what the WWE were looking for when she was first signed to FCW in 2009. Spent several years on the main roster as well as a vixen of sorts, romancing the likes of Goldust and Cesaro. She even had some backstage segments with Theodore Long with some undertones of romance.
She’s been out of the limelight for several years, working as a personal trainer. She was however backstage at the 2022 Royal Rumble, looking great and ready to work had the need arisen.
6 Candice Michelle Opted For A Quiet Life
Formed A Faction With Torrie Wilson And Victoria Called "Vince's Devils"
- Teamed With Torrie Wilson And Victoria As "Vince's Devils"
- First Former Diva Search Contestant To Win WWE Women's Title
- Briefly Held WWE's 24/7 Title In 2019
Candice Michelle found her way into the WWE via modeling and the Diva Search. But she quickly earned comparisons to ladies like Trish Stratus, who got it on their looks but worked hard to improve as a wrestler. She is probably best remembered for her faction with Torrie Wilson and Victoria, but following their split, she certainly made the effort to improve as an in-ring worker.
She still makes appearances from time to time, but chose the “quieter” life, if you think raising a family is quieter. Fans can still follow her on her Instagram.
5 Jillian Hall - One Strange Gimmick After Another In WWE
Returned At 2021 Royal Rumble
- Debuted On SmackDown With Mutant Growth On Her Face
- Managed JBL for her most memorable time in WWE.
- Switched To 'Bad Singer' Gimmick
Sometimes, WWE loves to troll its fans just to get some heat. Or at least that’s what they think they’re doing when they saddle a talent like Jillian Hall for example with a strange mutant growth on her face or a terrible singing gimmick.
It did help her stand out though during the Divas / Ruthless Aggression Eras. She has returned several times since getting released - most notably in a brief team-up with Billie Kay at the 2021 Royal Rumble.
4 Victoria - Perhaps The Most Underrated Diva Of Her Era
Won Multiple Women's Titles
- Debuted Alongside The Godfather As One Of His "Hoes"
- Competed In WWE's 1st Women's Hardcore Match
- Enjoyed Success In TNA Wrestling
Similar to her friends in the fitness modeling world, Torrie Wilson and Trish Stratus, Victoria wanted to give wrestling a shot. After training with Rick Bassman, she did get a huge opportunity that saw her become a world champion in both the WWE and TNA.
Every Major Storyline Of Victoria's WWE Career, Ranked Worst To Best
Victoria is one of the most underrated women's wrestlers to grace a WWE ring. She was involved in plenty of storylines, with some better than others.She retired from wrestling several years ago, but that didn’t stop her from making a guest appearance at the 2021 Royal Rumble. Victoria was always one of the more underrated Divas of her era, always seeming to be ahead of her time.
3 Ariel Was Let Go Following Backstage Problems
Headed To TNA After Her WWE Release
- Debuted As Ariel On WWE's ECW Brand
- Helped Jumpstart LAX Faction In TNA
- Animal Rights And Medicinal Marijuana Advocate
When Shelly Martinez came to WWE, she seemingly had a sure-fire gimmick of the vampiress / tarot priestess, Ariel. It was the sort of gimmick that would have worked as a launching pad for eventual bigger and better things as she progressed.
But when backstage events caused her to leave, she headed to TNA and helped jumpstart LAX. In the years since, she has taken to being an animal and medical marijuana advocate.
2 Brooke Adams Was Often Underused In WWE
Enjoyed Success In TNA As Brooke Tessmacher
- Competed On WWE's ECW Brand
- Had Notable TNA Programs With Tara (Victoria in WWE) And Gail Kim
- Continued Modeling After Wrestling
Despite somehow WWE missing the boat on Brooke Adams, TNA did all they could to make sure Brooke Tessmacher would be a huge star for their company, and she was for some time.
10 Things Wrestling Fans Should Know About Brooke Tessmacher
Brooke Tessmacher had a pretty notable career across WWE and Impact Wrestling, and there's a lot that fans should know about her.She’d learn more and more how to wrestle from the likes of Tara and Gail Kim. Post her wrestling career, she has continued her modeling career, using her Instagram as well as trying to make it as a realtor in Houston.
1 Melina - Once WWE's Most Promising Diva
Returned As Surprise Entrant In 2022 Royal Rumble
- 3-Time WWE Women's Champion and 2-Time WWE Divas Champion
- Returned To WWE At The 2022 Royal Rumble
- Managed The Team Of MNM, Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury
Melina once received high praise from Bret Hart, who believed she was the best women’s wrestler in the world at one point. She parlayed those skills into five women’s world champion runs during the Diva Era and decent career on the indie circuit. Melina most recently returned to the WWE as a surprise entrant for the 2022 Royal Rumble. Hopefully that means fans will be able to enjoy some Melina appearances again at some point.
