09/20/04 Internet News
WWE Press Release - STAMFORD, Conn.– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Sept. 20, 2004 –Two of the sexiest women on television will battle it out for the right to be the WWE’s newest Diva and earn a one-year contract worth $250,000. Will it be Carmella DeCesare, the bombshell brunette, or Christy Hemme, the vivacious redhead? The answers will be announced on Monday, September 20th at 9PM on Spike TV during RAW®.

Thousands of women tried out and only 28 were chosen to compete in a live TV special on July 15th to narrow the fields down to 10 women. The remaining contestants have been competing each week for the chance to become the next WWE® Diva. Both DeCesare and Hemme have been kept in the competition to this final round by the fans’ votes.

Born and raised in Temecula, CA, Hemme was not only a Juggy Dancer on the “Man Show,” but has modeled for top magazines such as Muscle & Fitness, Rolling Stone, Maxim, Stuff, as well as others. As a Harley Girl, she’s been to every Harley rally around the nation, opening up for the Headliner bands.

At age 23, DeCesare has already been named 2004’s Playboy Playmate of the Year, and has her own Playboy DVD. Still residing in her home state of Ohio, DeCesare is a college graduate, and practices martial arts in her spare time. [Rajah.com]

09/20/04 Monday Night Raw
The Coach is in the ring and he says we are about to find the winner of the Diva Search contest. The two ladies come out and both look good as usual. The Coach teases a bit about the winner but he says BEFORE we get to that he has something to say. Coach says he did not feel good about last week and no matter who wins tonight the both of them have made a permanent enemy in the Coach. He tells Carmella that she can tell her Jeff Garcia boyfriend that too! Coach is finally going to get to it but as he goes to open the envelope Trish comes to the ring! She talks it up and says that this is it for the two. She says she just wanted to take a moment to tell them congrats! Trish makes fun of both of the women. Trish says with the money that Christy can buy herself some decaf and Carmella can buy herself a personality. Trish says next weekend she will throw the winner a party and they must attend! Trish leaves and the Coach is about to get to it.... THE WINNER OF THE DIVA SEARCH IS.......... CHRISTY!!!!!!

The crowd pops as Christy goes crazy! Coach interviews her and she says she feels great! She says it was all about energy and she does not need any decaf because it is all natural. Carmella gets next to Coach and she says she is disappointed but it was a great experience. Coach asks he what she thinks of the fans that boo her every week. Carmella gives Christy congrats and it is all over! [PowerWrestling.com]

09/20/04 Internet News
WWE Press Release - STAMFORD, Conn. - Sept. 20, 2004- - Christy Hemme was declared the new RAW® Diva and receives a one-year WWE® contract and $250,000. Aside from winning this title, Hemme was most recently a Juggy Dancer on "The Man Show," and has modeled for top magazines such as Muscle & Fitness, Rolling Stone, Maxim, and Stuff. As a Harley Girl, she's been to every Harley rally around the nation, opening up for the Headliner bands. Christy currently resides in Los Angeles.

Of the thousands of women who tried out for this contest, 10 finalists were selected and debuted on RAW on Monday, July 19. WWE fans voted via telephone and on the web at www.WWE.com to keep in their favorite Diva contestant. Each week one diva was eliminated until tonight's Monday Night RAW Live telecast, when Christy Hemme was declared the winner and awarded a one-year contract with WWE and $250,000.

The competition between the 10 women was fierce, as their backgrounds made them what they are today. The list of potential Divas varied 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 had one thing in common: it was their dream to be a WWE Diva. [Rajah.com]

09/24/04 Internet News
Christy Hemme has her own web site over at www.ChristyHemme.com, with some great shots and a short bio. On the web site she thanks fans with the following:

If you can't tell by watching the show I am extremely excited to be a part of the WWE. For me this was not a contest, its a chance to be part of a wonderful family. I couldn't be more proud to help represent such a great Company. I want everyone to know that I'm going to put 100% into this effort. I feel like all the work I have done before, has been my preparation for this show. I have always wanted to do it, and the opportunity couldn't have come at a better time in my life. I can promise you all one thing: I'll always be entertaining. I'll see you on Mondays as long as you'll have me!

Sincerely, Christy Hemme

Also the WWE has set up a page with some terrific photos over at http://divasearch.wwe.com.

09/27/04 Monday Night Raw
Trish, Gail, and Molly come to the ring to give Christy Hemme her Diva Initiation Party. Christy makes her entrance and as Trish is talking to her Christy steals the mic from her hand. Christy tells the audience she has something to say and she goes on to thank the fans. Trish gets the mic back and tells Christy that she was not only picked by the fans but whoever she slept with to get to the finals. Trish tells Christy that there's someone else who wants to talk to her and say what she really wanted to last week. Carmella comes on the Titantron and calls her a bitch who cost her a quarter of a million dollars, and she's going to enjoy watching Christy get her ass kicked!

Trish then informs Christy that she will be initiated by having her first official match. But not just any match, it will be a handicapped bra and panties match! Trish gets a ref and and starts the match with Gail and Molly holding Christy. Christy manages to slap Trish in the face which infuriates the blond Diva who grabs her and rips off all of her clothes. After the trio celebrate their stunning victory and leave the ring, Christy gets up from the mat while trying to cover herself as the fans begin cheering. The more they cheer the more she exposes. She eventually picks up the mic and says those girls thought they could take her pride when they ripped her clothes off. Christy tells the fans she just found out though that she is actually very comfortable in just her bra and panties. She asks the fans how they like her now and the crowd gives her a good pop, while she gets on the ropes and shows her splendid body off! [owow]  For Pics - Click Here.

10/18/04 Monday Night Raw
Both women get a chance to try and convince the audience what event they should choose, a  Aerobics Challenge, a Evening Gown Match or a Lingerie Pillow Fight at the Taboo Tuesday PPV tomorrow night. Carmella says she wants to do an Aerobics match. Christy says she wants what the people want and she will beat Carmella! She says she will do anything for the guys. Then she says that the last time she was in the ring she kissed Eugene, but tonight she is going to kiss.... She drops the mic and looks around and then seductively walks over towards Lilian who looks a little worried. Christy kisses Lilian on the lips as the crowd goes nuts, but while celebrating with the crowd Christy gets hammered from behind by Carmella! [PowerWrestling.com] For Pics - Click Here.

10/19/04 Taboo Tuesday PPV - Lingerie Pillow Fight
Coach was shown in his dress as he introduced Carmella and Christy out to the stage. Coach said they are not dressed properly for whatever match it will be, and he has supplied some see through cubicles for them to change in, on the stage. He asked the crowd what they wanted, and they popped for Lingerie Pillow Fight. The result of the internet vote is the pillow fight, and it is time for them to change their clothes!

The ladies took off their robes and got face to face. Christy then pulled a booby enhancement from Carmella’s top and threw it to the crowd. Carmella shoved Christy down and then two went at it with pillows and feathers flying everywhere. The two rolled around the mat and Christy whacked Carmella with the pillow and then made the cover for the win. [PowerWrestling.com] For Pics - Click Here.

10/29/04 Internet News
The Diva Search magazine on stands right now comes with a 20-minute DVD preview of the upcoming Diva Search DVD. The DVD will be released exclusively at all FYE stores. [Henry Walk, Rajah.com]

----- Diva Search winner Christy Hemme and contestant Joy Giovanni have another opportunity to compete against each other. Both ladies are scheduled to compete in the 2005 Lingerie Bowl on Feburary 6, 2005, Christy as a member of the New York Euphoria and Joy as a member of the Los Angeles Temptation. Also Lana Kinnear (Lana Star) will be playing for the NY Euphoria team.