09/24/2012 : WWE Raw Results 11 September 24, 2012

Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with WWE Champion CM Punk and Paul Heyman in the ring. Punk is sitting in a chair while Heyman takes the mic. Heyman says this show is coming to a halt right now. Heyman says RAW won’t happen this evening until justice is served. Heyman shows us footage from last week where the referee made a bad count on Punk with his feet on the ropes.

Heyman says calls it a grand injustice on Punk’s title reign. Heyman calls out the referee from last week and refers to him by his name Brad Maddox. Heyman wants the man to tender his resignation live on RAW. Maddox makes his way out.

Jim Ross and Michael Cole are on commentary. Maddox speaks and admits he made a mistake. He says it was his first main event match and he was nervous. He says he should have checked the ropes and he feels terrible. Heyman applauds him for admitting his mistakes. Heyman wants him to resign. The crowd chants no. Maddox apologizes again but says that’s not appropriate. Punk interrupts him and he’s upset. Punk says Maddox should be ashamed. Punk says Maddox also embarrassed him on his own show. Punk asks him who he is and how did he get his job. Punk asks how Maddox pretends to be a man. Maddox says WWE needed more referees when RAW went to three hours. Heyman interrupts him and runs him down. Heyman hands him a sleep mask with the WWE and NFL logos on it. Punk brings up AJ Lee and out comes the RAW General Manager.

AJ thanks Maddox and sends him to the back. Heyman assumes she’s out here to reverse the decision from last week. AJ says Heyman makes an ass out of himself and her when he assumes. AJ says the referee made a mistake but she’s not going to let them come out here, berate an official and hold her show hostage. AJ asks Heyman who the hell he thinks he is. Punk says he’s the WWE Champion and the crowd boos. Punk says he’s the reason AJ has a job. He’s the reason the fans are here. Punk brings up his past with AJ and shows some footage of her proposing 2 months ago. Punk says that’s why there’s so much tension and that’s why she sent the referee to screw him. Punk says if she forgets the match happened then he will forget her showing up to RAW wearing his t-shirt and he will forget the hundreds of text messages she would send him. Punk asks if he’s embarrassing her. Punk tells AJ to let everyone know how intimate they were behind closed doors. Punk says he is the reason there’s a skip in her step. Punk wants AJ to tell everyone he’s the best in the world. Heyman and Punk have their own little conversation. Heyman says he’s got this.

The crowd chants for Punk now. Heyman takes the mic and drops to one knee in front of AJ. He asks her to marry him. Heyman promises her wildest fantasies of power will be realized. Heyman tells her to think of all the power couples they will trump. Punk smiles as Heyman goes on. Heyman says they will be the most influential couple in WWE history. Heyman says he can come up with all the ideas while AJ takes credit for his brilliance. Heyman says he likes them young, dumb, uninhibited and ambitious. Heyman smiles and holds his arms out, still on one knee. AJ smacks him to the mat and walks out of the ring, straight to the back. Punk helps Heyman up as JR calls him a slimeball.

- Still to come tonight, an exclusive interview with Jerry Lawler. We go to commercial.

- Brad Maddox is backstage with another referee when AJ walks up. Maddox promises he won’t make the same mistake again. AJ assures him it won’t because if it does, she will personally see to it that he never works in this business again. AJ says he embarrassed him when she put him in the main event and he made her look like an idiot. AJ looks crazy as she says this. Maddox apologizes some more and walks off. AJ snaps out of it and starts smiling.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston

Vickie Guerrero comes out and introduces Dolph Ziggler. Cole shows us a mini Twitter feud that Ziggler and Kingston had, apparently leading to this match. Out comes Kofi Kingston with R-Truth. Truth has a drink, some popcorn and Little Jimmy.

Vickie taunts Little Jimmy in his chair. Ziggler comes over and stops Truth from arguing with her. Kofi comes over and Truth’s drink gets thrown in Vickie’s face. A referee holds Ziggler back as Vickie screams her head off. Vickie and Truth are ejected from ringside by the referee. The bell rings and here we go. Kofi strikes first with kicks and hits a big uppercut on Ziggler. Kofi with a dropkick and a clothesline, sending Ziggler to the floor. Kofi runs the ropes and leaps out onto Ziggler as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and they go at it. Kofi misses a splash in the corner and Ziggler hits an exploder suplex for a 2 count. Ziggler with a headlock now. They tangle and Ziggler drops him with a neckbreaker for another 2 count. Ziggler shows off and Kofi fights back. Ziggler cuts him off and hits a dropkick for another pin attempt. Kofi fights back and they trade shots now. Ziggler misses a splash in the corner. They trade right hands until Ziggler goes down twice. Kofi comes back with his usual moves and hits the Boom Drop. More back and forth. Kofi catches Ziggler with a kick in the corner. Kofi with a 2 count. Kofi hits a big crossbody coming out of the corner but Ziggler kicks out at 2. Ziggler kicks Kofi’s leg and leg drops the back of his head. Ziggler with a 2 count. Ziggler goes for the sleeper but it’s blocked. Kofi hits the SOS for a close 2 count. More back and forth and reversals. Kofi with another crossbody for a close count. Kofi goes for Trouble in Paradise but Ziggler ducks. Ziggler tosses Kofi upside down into the corner. Ziggler hits Zig Zag for the win.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

- We go ringside to JR and Cole. They talk about John Cena having elbow surgery last week. Cena is here live tonight and will speak about his future later. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we get a look back at Friday’s SmackDown with Kane and Daniel Bryan. Cole says Dr. Shelby introduced a new form of therapy earlier today. We go to a local restaurant and Shelby is eating with Bryan. Shelby has a role playing exercise for them to do. Kane walks over wearing an apron and he asks Bryan to take his order. Bryan laughs and Kane says this is stupid. Bryan orders a steamed vegetable player and a tag team partner that isn’t a 7 foot freak. Shelby says this isn’t Kane, this is Gerald – our friendly waiter. Kane talks about he attacked the cook earlier and put his beard in everyone’s food. Tonight’s #RAWactive is for fans to pick the team name for Kane and Bryan. The options will be revealed later. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Cole plugs tonight’s Social Media Ambassador – Criss Angel.

Darren Young and Titus O’Neil vs. Zack Ryder and Santino Marella

We got o the ring and Darren Young is dancing with Titus O’Neil. Out comes the team of Zack Ryder and Santino Marella.

Ryder starts off with Young and they go at it. Ryder with an early pin attempt. Ryder misses a crossbody and hits the ropes. Young drops an elbow and goes to a headlock. Santino comes in and fires away on Young. Santino with a suplex and a headbutt for a 2 count as Titus breaks it. Ryder comes in and hits Titus. Young throws Ryder into the steel post and he goes to the floor. Titus tags himself in as Santino pulls out the Cobra on Young. Titus stops him and hits a big sitdown powerbomb for the win.

Winners: Darren Young and Titus O’Neil

- Still to come tonight, an exclusive interview with Jerry Lawler.

- We see the closed dressing room door of a special guest. JR says it’s a WWE alumni. We go to commercial.

- Back from the break and the announcers plug WWE’s new partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

- We go to the ring and out comes Mick Foley for a special appearance.

Foley says he comes not as the Hardcore Legend but as a card carrying member of the WWE Universe. Foley talks about what he saw a year ago – the emergence of CM Punk. Foley says Punk inspired change but a year later what kind of change has he brought. Foley says the Punk he knew taught people to stand up for themselves and was a voice for the voiceless. Punk’s music hits and out he comes to interrupt.

Punk tells Foley not to come out here and grandstand to the fans. Punk tells him to say it to his face if he has something to say. Punk says respect and honesty would be appreciated. Punk tells Foley to admit why he’s really here, because he’s selling a new kids book. Foley says that’s not why he’s here. Foley says he congratulated Punk via text message last year when he won the WWE Title. Foley says two minutes later he got a thank you text from Punk. Foley says he’s deeply disturbed by Punk’s recent actions and his alignment with Paul Heyman. Punk stops and tells the crowd to show him some respect, calling them jerks. The crowd boos and apparently Punk is yelling at a particular fan. He tells the guy to come over so he can shove the mic down his throat. Punk is angry. He tells Foley he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Foley says he used to be a Paul Heyman guy but he didn’t become anyone in this business until he stopped listening to Heyman.

Foley says it seems like Heyman has been in Punk’s ear a lot longer than a month. Foley brings up Heyman’s reputation as a liar but says he never saw that side of him. Foley wonders why Punk, one of the best talkers ever, needs a mouthpiece. Foley says Punk needs to decide if he wants to be an inspiration or just another kool-aid drinker. Punk asks if we’re done yet. Foley brings up Hell in a Cell next. Foley talks about the match he had with Undertaker years ago. Foley says he earned respect that night. Punk says Foley just made a brilliant speech. Punk asks if he wants the old CM Punk back. Foley wants Punk to show he’s the best in the world by stepping into the Cell with John Cena. Punk asks if that’s what the fans want and they cheer. Punk brings up Bret Hart and John Cena’s recent speeches. Punk says he is nothing like Foley or Bret. Punk says Foley is beneath him. Punk says all he’s ever done is tell the truth. He doesn’t know how many times he has to beat Cena to prove he’s the best in the world. Punk says he does know that he doesn’t have to prove anything to the fans because they turned on him. Punk says Foley hurt himself for the fans. Punk won’t do that because he just wants to bring the fans to their knees. Punk say he can do that with a microphone. Punk brags about how many days he’s held the WWE Title. Foley says he held the title for 29 days the three time he had the belt. Foley says years later, nobody cares. Foley goes on and he’s fired up. He says he talked to AJ earlier tonight and she’s let him come out and extend this opportunity. Foley says Cena should be ready to go by Hell in a Cell and he’s here tonight. Foley says AJ is letting Punk make the decision himself but he will have to make it tonight in Cena’s face. Foley tells Punk to make the decision for himself, for Foley and for the fans. Foley tells Punk to have a nice day and leaves the ring as his music plays.

- Up next is The Miz vs. Ryback. We go to commercial.

The Miz vs. Ryback

Back from the break and out comes WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz for a non-title match. We get a look back at last week where Ryback destroyed MizTV. Ryback’s music hits and out he comes.

The bell rings and Miz goes to the corner and connects a cheap shot. Ryback charges and Miz unloads. Ryback drops him with a big right hand and takes him to the corner for shoulder thrusts. Ryback tosses Miz across the ring but runs into an elbow. Ryback catches Miz on his shoulder but Miz slides out. Ryback counters a neckbreaker with a big powerslam. Ryback slams his head on the mat now.

Miz goes to the floor and Ryback follows. Miz turns it around and whips him into the barrier. Miz charges but Ryback catches him and throws him in the ring. Miz catches him coming in and hits a big boot. Miz with another kick and a big DDT for 2. Ryback catches a kick and lifts Miz up into a big powerbomb. Ryback readies for a clothesline but a fan runs in the ring. Security and the referee tackle him. Ryback runs over Miz and lays him out with Shellshocked for the win.

Winner: Ryback

- We go back to the local restaurant where Bryan and Kane are sitting down having lunch together now. Kane agrees with Bryan and says they can never be friends. Bran says that’s too bad because they destroyed 8 men on SmackDown. They talk about how good it was hearing them scream in pain after the chairshots. Kane starts beating on the table and Bryan yells yes a bunch. We see Mae Young sitting at the counter and she orders what they’re having.

- Still to come tonight, John Cena will speak.

- AJ is backstage with the WWE referees. She says other sports do instant replays but the WWE doesn’t and won’t. She says everyone makes mistakes and tells them to go do a good job. Alberto Del Rio, David Otunga and Ricardo Rodriguez walk in and apparently AJ asked to see him. She says all three of them are victim of the Brogue Kick and tonight they can get vengeance. She makes Sheamus, Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara vs. them.

Wade Barrett vs. Tyson Kidd

We go to the ring and out comes Wade Barrett. His opponent Tyson Kidd is already waiting in the ring.

Kidd starts the match with a dropkick and then ducks a clothesline. Kidd unloads on Barrett and covers for an early 2 count. Barrett stops Kidd with a big back kick to the gut and then runs him over with a clothesline. Barrett with knees to the head now. Barrett charges with a big kick and sends Kidd out to the floor. Barrett follows and slams Kidd back into the apron. Barrett brings Kidd back in the ring but runs his mouth to the fans. Barrett comes in but Kidd fights him. Kidd with a roll up for 2. Kidd charges but Barrett catches him in a big sidewalk slam. Barrett pulls Kidd back and nails The Souvenir elbow for the win.

Winner: Wade Barrett

- Up next is the interview with Jerry Lawler. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Michael Cole is in the ring. He says we will attempt to go live to Jerry Lawler in a few minutes. Cole shows us a still from two weeks ago where Lawler collapsed. Cole talks about Lawler’s heart attack. A WWE doctor told him it’s a miracle that Lawler is so far along in his recovery. We go live to Memphis, Tennessee and see Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler as the crowd pops big. Lawler is sitting on his throne. Lawler still has a raspy voice from the breathing tube but says he feels a lot better than he should. Lawler says it’s great to be back with the WWE Universe on RAW.

Cole asks Lawler the last thing he remembers that night. Lawler talks about remembering the opening segment with Bret Hart. He doesn’t remember one bit of the tag match with Randy Orton. The next thing he remembers was waking up in a Montreal hospital. Lawler says the amount of support he has received from everyone has been unbelievable. Lawler thanks everyone from the bottom of his heart. Lawler says he is leaving his return up to the doctors and says as soon as they say he can return, he will. Cole ends the interview and the crowd pops for Lawler one more time as his music plays.

David Otunga, Ricardo Rodriguez and Alberto Del Rio vs. Sheamus, Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara

We go to the ring and out comes David Otunga for tonight’s six-man match. Ricardo Rodriguez comes out next and does the introduction for Alberto Del Rio. Ricardo is wearing his suit with no bow tie. Alberto comes in driving a vintage Rolls Royce. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes Sin Cara followed by Rey Mysterio and the World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. Sheamus makes his entrance and we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and Sheamus shoulder blocks Otunga off the apron. Rey leaps out on Del Rio as Cara takes out Ricardo on the floor. Sheamus brings Otunga back in and drops a big knee. Sheamus tags in Cara. Cara hits Otunga with kicks but Otunga drops him with a shoulder. Otunga tags in Ricardo. He runs into a boot and gets hit with an arm drag. Del Rio kicks Cara in the back and Ricardo attacks him from behind. Ricardo with a 1 count. Ricardo kicks Cara in the back and in comes Del Rio. Del Rio with a suplex for 2.

Cara fights back but Del Rio buts him off and gets another pin attempt. Del Rio tags in Ricardo and they double team Cara. Ricardo goes for Cara’s mask but gets kicked in the head. Cara with a big counter and takedown. Rey comes in as does Del Rio. Rey takes him down off the ropes and dropkicks his legs out. Rey with a kick to the face for 2. Del Rio ends up kicking Rey in the head while he’s on the top rope for another pin attempt. We see Darren Young and Titus O’Neil watching backstage. Otunga comes back in to continue the attack on Rey. Otunga slams Rey and tags back in Ricardo for some double teaming. Ricardo with another pin attempt. Rey kicks Ricardo away and Otunga tags back in. Otunga takes him to the corner and tags in Del Rio. Del Rio with a big enziguri in the corner for 2.

Del Rio keeps Rey grounded but he fights out and to his feet. Del Rio beats him back down. Rey counters a roll up and dropkicks Del Rio in the face. Rey tags in Sheamus as Otunga comes in. Sheamus runs him over and takes him to the corner for a shoulder thrust. Sheamus with a running knee to the face. Otunga blocks White Noise and a Brogue Kick. Otunga tags in Ricardo and he’s scared to come in. Sheamus pulls him in the ring. Ricardo tries to leave but Sheamus catches him on the apron and hits the forearms to the chest. Del Rio comes over for the save but Sheamus knocks him away and hits Ricardo again. Rey tags in and nails 619 on Ricardo. Del Rio grabs Rey from the apron but Rey sends him flying into the fan barrier. Cara tags in and splashes on Ricardo off the top for the win.

Winners: Sin Cara, Sheamus and Rey Mysterio

- After the match, the three celebrate until they notice Otunga trying to get up. He turns around to a big Brogue Kick from Sheamus as the crowd pops. Sheamus’ music hits as they celebrate some more and we go to replays.

- Still to come, John Cena will speak. Back to commercial.

- Another segment with Kane and Daniel Bryan at the local restaurant with Dr. Shelby. Shelby wants them to take a bite of each others food. Bryan bits into Kane’s meatball and Kane eats a piece of Bryan’s salad. Shelby asks how Kane feels and he burps in his face. Bryan says the meatball wasn’t as bad as he thought but starts convulsing and throws up in Shelby’s lap. Kane asks for the check and that’s it.

- Cole is at ringside. He says it’s time to vote for the new name of Kane and Daniel Bryan’s tag team. The options are #teamteamwork for Team Teamwork, #teamhellno for Team Hell No and #teamfriendhship for Team Friendship. Back to commercial.

- Back from commercial and out comes one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Daniel Bryan. His partner Kane is out next. Cole is in the ring and he reveals their name to be Team Hell No. Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow attack from behind and lay the champions out. Sandow says they did this to themselves. Cody introduces them as the next WWE Tag Team Champions, dubbing them Team Rhodes Scholars. Sandow says now they have a reason to be angry and they’re welcome.

- We get a look back at earlier tonight where Paul Heyman proposed to AJ Lee. We also see Mick Foley’s promo with CM Punk from earlier tonight. Still to come tonight, John Cena will speak. Back to commercial.

Layla and Alicia Fox vs. Eve Torres and Beth Phoenix

Back from the break and out comes Layla with her partner Alicia Fox. Out next comes WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres with her partner Beth Phoenix.

Layla starts off with Beth and kicks her in the gut. Layla with a shot out of the corner for a quick 2 count. Layla drops Beth on her face and in comes Alicia. Alicia with offense and a dropkick. Beth turns it around in the corner but gets rolled up for 2. Fox fights her off but gets caught in a big slam. Beth stomps on her and hits a slingshot suplex as Eve tags herself in. Eve knocks Layla off the apron and hits a neckbreaker on Alicia for the win.

Winners: Eve and Beth Phoenix

- After the match, Beth looks upset with Eve. Kaitlyn comes out on a crutch. She has the security footage from Night of Champions when she was attacked. Kaitlyn says she couldn’t see the attackers face but did see her hair. Kaitlyn says she was attacked by a blonde. Eve points at Beth and accuses her of attacking Kaitlyn. Beth says it wasn’t her and she would never do such a thing. Beth turns around and Eve kicks her in the gut. Eve drops Beth with a neckbreaker as Kaitlyn looks on.

- We see John Cena backstage talking to someone. Back to commercial.

Brodus Clay vs. Tensai

Back from the break and out comes Brodus Clay, Cameron and Naomi. Out next comes Tensai without Sakomoto tonight.

The bell rings and they lock up, going to the ropes and finally breaking. Tensai strikes first with an uppercut. Tensai with headbutts in the corner now. Tensai charges with a big splash and another right hand. Tensai runs and Clay drops him with a headbutt. Clay with a splash in the corner. Clay barely hits an overhead throw and then misses the splash. Tensai goes for his splash but Clay moves. Big Show’s music hits and out he comes.

Show steps on the apron and drops Tensai with a right hand, knocking him out for the DQ.

Winner by DQ: Tensai

- Show enters the ring and Clay gets pumped up. Clay charges but Show drops him with another knockout punch. Show leaves Tensai and Clay laying in the ring as he heads to the back and we get replays.

- Up next, John Cena will speak. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and out comes John Cena with his arm in a sling.

Cena says as always, there are mixed emotions about him being here tonight. Cena says he wasn’t supposed to be here but with his future in question, he wanted to come and say thank you personally. Cena takes his hat off and thanks the fans for their support of the Rise Against Cancer campaign. Cena says WWE has had an unbelievable response and the folks at Susan G. Komen can’t believe it. Cena says never doubt the WWE Universe because they are a very powerful group of people. Cena then thanks the fans for their support with his injury.

Cena says he came here to apologize. First he apologizes to referees Chad Patton and Brad Maddox. He apologizes for CM Punk next. Cena goes on and flips out on Punk, threatening to chin check him. Cena says it sucks being on the bench. He doesn’t guarantee his recovery but guarantees he will walk into Hell in a Cell. Punk’s music hits and out he comes with Paul Heyman.

Punk comes out and cuts a promo on Cena. Punk says he will not be facing Cena at Hell in a Cell. Punk goes on and gives Cena some advice – run. Punk tells Cena to run right now while he can. Punk says he’s going to turn his back, count to 5 and when he turns around, if he sees Cena in his pink hat and his pink shirt, he’s going to hurt him. Punk says he commands respect. Punk turns around and starts counting. Heyman turns around with him and raises the WWE Title. Cena pulls out a lead pipe. Punk turns around and Cena hits him in the gut with it. Heyman escapes the ring and now Punk crawls out. Cena says real men wear pink. Cena says he hopes to see Punk at Hell in a Cell. Cena’s music hits as he holds up the pipe. Cena says that’s what he calls a pipebomb. Punk flees to the stage with the WWE Title. Punk runs off to the back as Cena hands the pipe off to a fan behind Cole in the crowd. Cena greets fans at ringside. We see Punk walking backstage. He walks past Mick Foley and they lock eyes. Punk stops and turns around. He kicks Foley in the gut and knocks him to the floor. Punk keeps walking but stops again. He turns around and stops scared. We see Ryback standing there. Ryback stares Punk down as RAW goes off the air.

Power Ranking the Top 50 Hottest Women in Wrestling Today

Power Ranking the Top 50 Hottest Women in Wrestling Today -:-

Casual fans of today's World Wrestling Entertainment have come to appreciate the physical features of women in wrestling far more than they do their in-ring exploits.

While TNA Wrestling and independent promotions across the country have worked hard to get women's wrestling over with fans of the sport, looks, body types, and physical attributes will always play a major role in the attention paid to a given Diva, Knockout, or women's wrestler.

This is a list of the 50 hottest women of wrestling. Whether you believe that the abilities of a specific woman between the ropes should take precedence (as I do) or not is inconsequential. Women from WWE, TNA, Ring of Honor, and other independent promotions are featured. Some you know, others you will be introduced to for the first time.

So sit back and enjoy.

This list, and the placement of the women involved, is the opinion of the writer. If you agree or disagree, let your voice be heard in the comment section. Also, Stephanie McMahon and Dixie Carter have been kept from these rankings because, well, I simply forgot them.

50. Tamina

The daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka has made quite the name for herself early in her career, most notably challenging Beth Phoenix for the WWE Divas Championship in February at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

If she can continue to evolve and improve, there is no reason she cannot do the one thing her father never did: capture WWE gold.

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49. Sarita

One of the most talented women on any roster in the United States, Sarita has seen her television time in TNA become non-existent as of late.

The veteran of the Lucha Libre style may need to return to Mexico if she has any hope of having a productive conclusion to 2012.

48. Jillian Hall

At one time, Jillian was WWE’s resident “Pop Princess,” a delusional songstress whose talents were not quite as strong as she thought. That did not her from ranking on the iTunes charts for a Christmas album released a few years back.

Now competing in the independents, Jillian remains a relevant performer.

47. Christina Von Eerie

After a brief, brief, stint with TNA, the punk-inspired Von Eerie returned to the independent circuit. Today, she can be seen competing for the new Shine promotion, as well as the cult-favorite SHIMMER.

She is currently engaged to former TNA wrestler Jesse Neal.

46. Portia Perez

This Canadian is a favorite performer in the SHIMMER promotion. A member of the Canadian NINJAS tag team with fellow countrywoman Nicole Matthews, Portia has proven to be one of the top female tag team competitors in the world.

She has also proven to be really damn adorable, too, for those keeping track.

45. Vickie Guerrero

WWE’s resident “cougar” has done more to get herself in shape and become one of the sport's most recognizable women than any other on this list.

One of the most hated performers in the sport, she has worked alongside some of the business’ most decorated and prolific stars and has far exceeded any expectations anyone could have set for her.

44. Charlotte

The daughter of the legendary, two-time Hall of Fame inductee “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Ashley Flair recently reported to Florida Championship Wrestling to begin training for an in-ring career, the latest of the Flair children to attempt to follow in their father’s footsteps.

Only time will tell if this beautiful blond, now known as Charlotte, can live up to the legacy set by one of the all-time great professional wrestlers.

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43. Becky Bayless

The former “Cookie” in TNA, Becky Bayless has the unique ability to attract your attention with her looks, and then drive you crazy with her constant yelling and distracting of the referee.

Always willing to do whatever it takes to ensure victory for her man, Becky is a top manager on the independent scene.

42. Nicole Matthews

The second-half of the Canadian NINJAS tag team, Nicole has been a mainstay with the SHIMMER promotion since 2006.

At the DVD tapings for SHIMMER Vol. 28, she scored a major singles win over Alison Danger and on March 17, 2012, she unsuccessfully challenged Cheerleader Melissa for the SHIMMER championship.

On July 7, she teamed with Portia Perez to win the SHIMMER tag titles for a second time.

41. Cheerleader Melissa

Known to most wrestling fans as Raisha Saeed during her days with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Melissa has become one of the most recognizable and most decorated women’s wrestlers in the world.

A highly skilled competitor, Melissa captured the prestigious SHIMMER championship, defeating Madison Eagles on Oct. 2, 2011.

40. Lilian Garcia

A long-time ring announcer for World Wrestling Entertainment, Lilian recently made her return to the company after a two-year hiatus. A skilled singer, Lilian is as known for her renditions of the national anthem as she is her ring announcing.

Recently, she has released her second EP, My Time, available now on iTunes and Amazon.

39. Brooke Hogan

The daughter of the legendary Hulk Hogan, Brooke has earned her share of criticism for her role as authority figure over the Knockouts division.

Regardless, she has been far better than most thought she would be and does not feel out of place in front of the camera. Only time will tell what kind of impact (pun intended) she has on TNA in the future.

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38. Winter

Like the previously mentioned Sarita, Winter has seen her television time dramatically reduced since Bruce Prichard took over as the creative head of Impact Wrestling.

Before that, she was a dominant Knockout, capturing the Knockouts title and serving as the division’s top villain.

While the future is murky for the British beauty in Impact Wrestling, there is little doubt that she will continue to make her presence felt across the globe.

37. Tara

A multiple-time WWE Women’s and TNA Knockouts Champion, Tara has the resume of a Hall of Famer.

With WWE, she developed into one of the best in-ring workers in North America. In TNA, she has helped develop the constantly growing division.

Now revving up for a program with current Knockouts champion, and real-life best friend Brooke Tessmacher, Tara figures to continue to be one of the top female performers in the sport.

36. Summer Rae

A former member of the Lingerie Football League, playing for the Chicago franchise, Summer Rae has made a name for herself in her short stint with Florida Championship Wrestling.

She has been the general manager of the developmental territory and has recently begun her in-ring career.

No one can know for certain what impact she will have on WWE television, if any, but Vince McMahon loves blondes and that bodes well for Summer’s chances.

35. Taeler Hendrix

The first and only woman to compete in TNA’s Gut Check competition, Taeler Hendrix elevated herself from indie talent to a member of the second largest professional wrestling company in North America overnight.

With recent departures seemingly opening up space in the Knockouts division for new talent, it will only be a matter of time for the Massachusetts native.

34. Paige

Known to fans in the United Kingdom as Britani Knight, this 20-year-old second-generation competitor signed a WWE developmental contract in 2011 and debuted with Florida Championship Wrestling shortly thereafter.

One of the more experienced women on the developmental roster, her fans’ expectations are high.

33. Madison Rayne

The self-proclaimed “queen” of the TNA Knockouts division now ranks as one of the longest-tenured women in the company.

A multiple-time Knockouts champion, Madison has recently been featured in an on-air relationship with referee Earl Hebner.

With a lack of heel Knockouts on the roster, another program for the title may be in the very near future.

32. Aksana

The Lithuanian beauty debuted on WWE television as a part of NXT: Season 3 and was featured in a major storyline that featured her marrying Goldust in order to stay in the United States.

Since then, she has cunningly manipulated Teddy Long and aligned herself with the current US Champion Antonio Cesaro.

Now, with Santino Marella’s “cobra” trained on her, Aksana looks to play a major role in the battle over the US title.

31. Leva Bates

Leva Bates is every fan boy’s favorite female wrestler and for good reason. A self-proclaimed geek and regular performer with the SHIMMER promotion, Leva graduated from the Team 3D wrestling school.

Since then, she has appeared for numerous independent promotions across the country and, most recently, was a part of the debut card for Daffney’s Shine company.

30. Shelly Martinez

While many remember Shelly as “Ariel,” the vampire manager of Kevin Thorn during the early days of the ECW reboot but few realize just how long the Chino, Calif., native has been around the business.

Debuting in 2002, she has appeared in the two biggest companies in pro wrestling and has made a name for herself in independent organizations from one coast to the other.

Concentrating on more on outside projects since leaving TNA, Shelly has proven herself to be a multi-talented individual.

29. Daffney

For nearly 13 years, Daffney has brought uniqueness to women’s wrestling that was missing before she exploded onto televisions across the world with one high-pitched scream in World Championship Wrestling.

Citing Batman villain Harley Quinn as the inspiration for her character, Daffney has unleashed her unstable and ever-so-slightly character on the wrestling world and gained a tremendous cult following as a result.

As a member of the TNA Knockouts division, Daffney reached her largest audience since the days in WCW. Recently, she started her own women’s wrestling promotion, Shine.

28. Jessie McKay

Australian Jessie McKay has quickly become one of the more popular competitors in the SHIMMER promotion. She is skilled in a number of different wrestling styles, including technical and high-flying.

A tour of the United States in 2008 introduced her to an entirely new fanbase, but Jessie continues to work in her homeland.

27. Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn was thrust onto WWE television as a part of NXT: Season 3 as a replacement for another talent and made the most of her opportunity, winning the competition and earning a spot on the main roster, despite having little to no pro wrestling experience before appearing on the show.

Kaitlyn has learned on the go over the last year and a half, always improving and evolving. Her personality has gained her a strong following of Internet fans and recently, she was awarded a Divas title match, which she will receive at September’s Night of Champions PPV.

26. Natalya

Perhaps the most gifted in-ring worker on today’s roster of WWE Divas, Natalya is a third-generation performer, the daughter of Jim “the Anvil” Neidhart and granddaughter of the late Stu Hart.

A former Divas Champion, Natalya has found it difficult to break through and stand out in the muddled mess that is the current Divas division. She remains a favorite among Internet wrestling fans.

25. Taryn Terrell

Last seen as Tiffany in WWE, this beautiful blonde recently made her debut on Impact Wrestling, serving as a special referee for the Knockouts division.

With experience on the microphone and in backstage segments from her days as the general manager of the rebooted ECW brand, Taryn has the ability to move outside of the ring and contribute in other facets of the TNA television product.

24. Alicia Fox

A member of WWE’s main roster for four years now, Alicia has held the Divas Championship and has proven to be one of the more athletic women on the roster.

Recently, television time has been few and far between for the Florida native but Alicia has served as a tremendous spokeswoman for World Wrestling Entertainment and its interests, such as the Be A Star anti-bullying campaign.

23. Cameron

Infamous for her appearance on WWE Tough Enough and the revelation of her favorite match of all-time (Alicia Fox vs. Melina, for those that missed it), the Funkadactyl managed to make it to WWE’s main roster and now fills the role of dancer for the Funkasaurus himself, Brodus Clay.

22. Audrey Marie

One of WWE’s top developmental Divas, Audrey has already captured the FCW Divas Championship and has steadily improved her in-ring work since debuting.

Channeling the Mickie James “country girl” character, this Houston native has recently feuded with Raquel Diaz.

21. Veda Scott

Known to Ring of Honor fans as the beautiful backstage announcer for ROH TV, Veda Scott trained for in-ring competition under SHIMMER and ROH standout Daizee Haze.

While she has yet to make her mark between the ropes for the third-largest company in North American wrestling, expect big things from this lifelong wrestling fan in the future.

20. Raquel Diaz

The daughter of Vickie and Eddie Guerrero, Raquel Diaz is the most promising developmental Diva in FCW/NXT wrestling. She makes up for her lack of in-ring experience by understanding the performance aspect of sports entertainment.

A former FCW Divas Champion and Queen of FCW, she has accomplished all that there is to accomplish in the developmental territory.

While it remains to be seen what level of success she will have on the big stage of WWE, this third-generation Guerrero certainly has the pedigree to succeed.

19. SoCal Val

Does anyone know what SoCal Val does with TNA? Does anyone care? One of the longest-tenured employees of the No. 2 promotion in sports-entertainment, SoCal Val has long been one of the hottest women in the sport.

A former manager on the independent scene, Val now works as a production assistant with the Dixie Carter-owned company.

18. Naomi

The runner-up in the NXT: Season 3 competition, Naomi appeared set to debut on WWE television, her athleticism in the ring catching the eye of the WWE fans.

A year-and-a-half passed before Naomi was again seen on WWE TV, this time as one of Brodus Clay’s “Funkadactyls.”

Recently, this former model was applauded for a house-show match against Natalya, where she filled in at the last minute for Kaitlyn. Hopefully, Naomi will have a shot at competing between the ropes sometime soon.

17. Melina Perez

One of the most decorated Divas in WWE history, Melina has spent the last year competing on the independent circuit, having a number of memorable matches with former TNA Knockout Velvet Sky.

Known for her splits, her primal screams, and her ferocity between the ropes, many expected Melina to land with TNA and bolster their Knockouts division.

While that has not happened, it is not out of the realm of possibility that the former Women’s Champion could find herself competing alongside fellow former Divas Mickie James, Winter and Gail Kim.

16. The Garcia Twins

You know them as Brie and Nikki, the Bella Twins, but earlier this year, the Garcia twins left World Wrestling Entertainment, in need of a break from the hellish travel demands.

Making the rounds on the convention circuit, enjoying meeting and greeting their fans, it is only a matter of time before the twins invade television screens across the country once more, either with WWE or with one of the other major companies in North America.

15. Mickie James

When “Hardcore Country” sounds throughout the Impact Zone, Mickie James is ready to get down to business inside the squared circle.

A multiple time Women’s and Knockouts Champion, Mickie is one of the last remaining women from the pre-model days of women’s professional wrestling.

Now experiencing success in the music industry as well as the pro wrestling business, Mickie has proven herself to be a woman of many talents.

14. Angel Williams

The former Angelina Love, Williams recently departed Total Nonstop Action Wrestling after five years with the company.

While with the company, she collected multiple Knockouts titles and was among the most popular women in the sport, especially when partnered with Velvet Sky as the Beautiful People.

Now making her way across the country in various independent companies and appearing at many conventions, it remains to be seen if Angel Williams will ever get another shot on national TV again. For her fans’ sake, I hope she does.

13. Beth Phoenix

The self-proclaimed “Glamazon,” Beth Phoenix has done everything there is to do in WWE. She is a former Women’s and Divas Champion and has beaten every major women’s star to come through the company during her stay.

While the Divas division is made up of former models, Beth has brought a legitimacy to the company’s women’s wrestling and has the resume of a future Hall of Famer.

Whether or not that happens, it will be difficult to argue the impact Beth had on WWE and its less-than-spectacular Divas division.

12. Gail Kim

Gail Kim is, perhaps, the most talented female performer in professional wrestling today.

With in-ring skills matched by few, Gail has proven that she can be an effective babyface and heel and has succeeded at carrying the entire TNA Knockouts division on two separate occasions.

While the idiots behind the scenes at WWE decided not to allow her to find success in the Divas division, Dixie Carter’s company has always maximized Gail’s talents and given her the opportunities she has earned.

11. Rosita

A former Knockouts tag team champion, Rosita made an immediate impact by tagging with Sarita and capturing gold. Since they lost the titles, however, Rosita has been missing from TNA television.

Making only a brief impact during the Eric Young-ODB marriage ceremony, she has instead turned her attention to the independents, where she remains active and popular.

10. Rosa Mendes

This spicy Latina has seen her role on WWE television increase over the last year, becoming the manager of the team of Primo and Epico. A long-tenured Diva, she has been with the company since shortly after the 2006 Diva Search.

Always around, despite not doing much on TV, one has to wonder if Rosa has peaked as a performer with WWE.

9. AJ Lee

The current Raw General Manager, AJ paid her dues, climbing through the ranks of the independent scene before signing a developmental deal with WWE. From there, she finished third in the NXT competition. A call-up to the main roster nearly a year later netted little result.

Then, she became Daniel Bryan’s girlfriend and her dependent, unstable character took off. She became a breakout star in 2012’s WWE and soon become one of the company’s most popular performers.

A promotion to the authority figure role on the sport’s No. 1 program shows the company’s commitment to AJ and is an indicator of great things to come.

8. Brooke Tessmacher

A casualty of backstage politics in WWE, Brooke made an unlikely ascent as a member of the Knockouts division in TNA, currently enjoying her second reign with the division’s top prize.

Also an accomplished fitness model and Hooters girl, Brooke is easily one of the hottest women in the sport, both in terms of her career’s upward movement and her physical appearance.

The future looks bright for Brooke and fans of the Knockouts division.

7. Layla El

The 2006 Diva Search winner, and current Divas Champion, has worked hard to evolve as a performer throughout her six-year career.

Originally floating around as a dancer in the Extreme Expose trio (which also included fellow Top 50 Hottest Women Kelly Kelly and Brooke Tessmacher), Layla broke free of the mold and became one of wrestling’s top heels, teaming with Michelle McCool in “LayCool,” a Mean Girls-esque duo that propped themselves up by tearing others down.

After the dissolution of the group in 2011, Layla was sidelined with a serious injury. Returning earlier this year, she has been better than ever, the Divas Champion the entire time.

6. Kelly Kelly

Maxim cover girl. A member of the 2012 Maxim Hot 100. The most popular woman in wrestling, prior to the rise of AJ Lee. Divas Champion. Kelly Kelly has accomplished a lot since debuting in 2006 as an “exhibitionist” during the reboot of ECW.

One of the first model hires of John Laurinaitis, not much was expected of the 19-year-old. Six years later, she is WWE’s most marketed Diva. While she is currently taking a break from the road, Kelly remains one of the business’ most visible females.

5. Maryse Ouellet

This French-Canadian is a former two-time Divas Champion and, at one point, seemed destined to be the future breakout star of WWE’s Divas division. A cocky, arrogant heel character, Maryse knew she was hot and had no problem flaunting it.

By the time she won her first Divas title in 2008, she was also a rapidly improving professional wrestler. Unfortunately, a knee injury put a halt to her progression and when Maryse returned, she was never the same in the ring as she was prior.

The role of valet and host of NXT did nothing to make her stand out and in 2011, Maryse was granted her release from WWE.

4. Christy Hemme

The original Diva Search winner, Christy Hemme is the female sports entertainer to sell the most copies of a Playboy magazine in which she was featured on the cover. After unceremoniously being dismissed from WWE in 2005, Christy became a member of the TNA roster.

A manager early, it appeared as though Christy had finally broken out when she impressed in a few encounters with the massive Awesome Kong.

A neck injury ended her in-ring career and Christy became a backstage interviewer and ring announcer for Impact Wrestling, a role she holds to this day.

3. Velvet Sky

The most popular woman in the history of Total Nonstop Action wrestling, Velvet Sky debuted with the company in 2007 and remained there until leaving a few months back.

Known for her crowd-pleasing ring entrance, including her tendency to “let the pigeons loose,” Velvet carved out a very impressive career for herself in the company, amassing Knockouts singles and tag team titles.

She also became a popular merchandise seller over the last year and figures to remain a favorite of fans on the independent scene.

2. Eve Torres

The 2007 Diva Search winner has become one of the top villainesses in the sport, a scheming assistant to Smackdown’s General Manager, Booker T.

Originally one of the sweetest and most charming women in the company, a heel turn in early 2012 instantly made her one of the most-hated characters on the show.

A former two-time Divas Champion, Eve continues to look for new ways to advance her career, once going as far as to align herself with John Laurinaitis.

Now appearing on NBC’s Stars Earn Stripes, Eve remains one of the most media-friendly Superstars in World Wrestling Entertainment.

1.    Maria Kanellis

The self-proclaimed “First Lady of Ring of Honor,” this former WWE Diva was one of the most popular during her days with the company.

A Playboy cover girl and inaugural Diva Search competitor, Maria made her debut in the business in 2004 and remained a WWE employee until 2010, when she was unceremoniously released from her contract.

Always bubbly and personable, she filled whatever role was given to her, including that of a ditzy blond interviewer, despite being considered fairly intelligent off-screen.

Now serving as valet for real-life boyfriend “The Prodigy” Mike Bennett in Ring of Honor wrestling, Maria continues to entertain fans around the world.

Src – BR (bleacherreport)