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01/14/08 Monday Night Raw - Mobile, Al - Mickie/Maria/Ashley vs. Melina/Jillian/Beth - 6 Diva Tag Team
Jillian and Ashley start. Jillian gets the upper hand and whips Ashley. Ashley gets a foot up and hits a cross body for two. Melina tags in but gets hit with a hard clothesline. Maria tags in and does a handstand/kick to Melina’s head. Maria gets hung up on the second rope and Melina chokes her on it. Beth tags in and hits a side slam on Maria for two. Maria is able to get away and tag Mickie. Mickie hits head scissors on Beth and slides out between Jillian’s legs and onto the apron. Mickie takes both Jillian and Melina out. Beth comes after Mickie and gets her up in a double chicken wing. Mickie kicks her in the gut to get out. And enziguri and all the Divas get involved. Mickie gets hung up on the ropes. A fisherman suplex on Mickie and Beth covers for three. PowerWrestling.com


01/21/08 Monday Night Raw - Hampton, VA - Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix - Non-Title Match
Women's champ Beth Phoenix came to the ring for a match. Sweet graphics for Beth. As the opponent, Mickie James came out in her home state, so you now that's not a good sign. Ross said Mickie told him before the show that she's winning tonight.

Mickie ducked under Beth early, then landed a Thesz Press for a series of right hand blows. Mickie went for ten punches in the corner, but Beth turned her around on the apron. Beth then smashed Mickie with a knee to the face, taking Mickie to the floor. Beth then rammed Mickie back-first into the ring. Back in the ring, Mickie rolled up Beth and got a handful of trunks for a nearfall. They did a standing forearm exchange, leading to Mickie nailing a flying forearm. Mickie kicked Beth in the gut, then went for a lift-up DDT, but Beth hung her across the top rope. Beth then transitioned into her fisherman buster suplex for the win. Afterward, Mickie slammed her first on the mat in frustration. She choked back tears while Beth stood confidently on the outside. PWtorch.com


01/28/08 Monday Night Raw - Philadelphia, PA - Mickie James/Ashley vs. Beth Phoenix/Jillian Hall
Ashley came out first for a divas tag match. Mickie James came out all-smiles and got a nice reaction. Ross narrated clips of Mickie losing to Beth Phoenix last week, then being devastated after the match. Jillian Hall came out for the heel team, followed by Beth Phoenix. Ross covered for Lillian's flub on Beth's name. Mickie and Beth locked eyes, with Mickie's smile being turned upside down.

Jillian and Mickie started things off, with Mickie landed a kick early in the match. Jillian seemed to injure a knee, or at least she was selling it well. Beth took an early tag and stomped Mickie into the corner. Mickie smashed her shoulder into the corner, then Lawler said she used to love these matches, but now he's concerned because they seem too dangerous. Mickie completely ignored Ashley, who remained on the ring apron. Mickie then cleared Jillian to the outside, but Beth caught Mickie with a kick to the gut. She nailed the fisherman buster suplex for the win. Afterward, Mickie was in a shock while Ashley tried to console her. PWtorch.com


02/04/08 Monday Night Raw - Austin, TX - Kelly Kelly/Mickie James vs, Victoria/Beth Phoenix
Lawler was speechless during Kelly's spirited ring intro, finally uttering, "Mannn!" We got some fresh camera angles this week of the new entrance stage, too, so they're having fun with the new set and new look as the weeks progress. Mickie got in a flurry of offense against Victoria, but when she went to the top rope, Phoenix shook the top rope and Mickie landed awkwardly on her left leg. She clutched her knee. Phoenix scored a near fall right away. Mickie surprised Phoenix with a guillotine for a few seconds, but Phoenix escaped and tagged in Victoria. The way the women sell, everything seems real because things look less-than-smooth most of the time where it looks as if someone could have been hurt. Anyway, Mickie quickly finished Victoria with a DDT. Mickie signaled she wanted a Women's Title shot after that win. PWtorch.com


02/18/08 Monday Night Raw - Anaheim, CA - Maria vs. Beth Phoenix
Santino Marella and Maria walked out to lighten the mood. Santino had a clipboard with him. Lawler revealed that 94 percent of voters wanted Maria to pose for Playboy. Santino said he had great news as the fans will get what they want. He said his Maria will pose in Playboy. He had a contract in hand. He said first he has arranged for her to wrestle "Glamazon" Beth Phoenix. Maria was wearing high heels.

As the match was about to begin, Santino said he just saw in small print she can only pose in Playboy if she beats Beth Phoenix tonight. He said this is the first time he was aware of this. The bell rang to the start the match. A determined Maria went after Phoenix, but Phoenix immediately powered her into the corner and stomped and kicked her. Santino said that he was the victim of some kind of conspiracy. Ross said, "That statement lacks a little genuality." Two minutes in, Candice Michelle walked to ringside. She distracted Phoenix, so Maria rolled her up from behind for the leverage pin. Santino made a great face, biting his index finger and trying to force a happy look. PWtorch.com


02/25/08 Monday Night Raw - Phoenix, AZ
Lawler plugged Candice & Maria vs. Beth Phoenix & Melina in a Playboy bunny match at WrestleMania. They went to footage of Maria's Playboy photo shoot. She did a voice-over on the "fashion shoot with fewer clothes." Maria said that for anyone to tell a girl you look hot naked, it makes you feel good. Next week is the Playboy cover unveiling. PWtorch.com


03/03/08 Monday Night Raw - Indianapolis,IN - Melina (w.Beth Phoenix) vs. Mickie James - Pre Live Raw
Melina (w/Beth Phoenix) pinned Mickie James. After the match, Phoenix told Candice Michelle and Maria to pay attention because this is their future at WrestleMania XXIV. The two ladies then performed a Doomsday Device on James. PWtorch.com


03/10/08 Monday Night Raw - Milwaukee,WI - Melina (w/Beth Phoenix) vs. Maria (Candice Michelle)
Melina came out with Women's champion Beth Phoenix. They showed a Mania 23 recap of Ashley vs. Melina, with Melina winning to retain the Women's Title. Melina then took the mic and said she was really looking forward to beating Ashley again, but Ashley is injured. Melina said she's a typical Playboy cover girl who looks great on the outside, but has nothing on the inside. She then announced a WrestleMania pre-match and said she's not just another pretty face. Maria came out with Candice to face Melina. They dropped the Playboy cover from the ceiling.

A minute into the match, Santino Marella walked out on stage holding a copy of Playboy. Santino approached the ring and got on the apron holding up the magazine. Santino then ripped it apart, being careful not to expose the contents to the camera. Melina then took advantage with her sweeping leg drop for the win. After the match, Candice shoved Santino, but Beth ran over to Candice and shoved her down hard. Santino then raised Beth and Melina's arms in victory to preview the BunnyMania match. Candice then checked on Maria while the heels gloated. PWtorch.com


03/24/08 Monday Night Raw - Columbia, SC - Melina (w/Women's champ Beth Phoenix) vs. Maria
Beth interfered in the opening minute, then Ashley stormed the ring and confronted Melina. Ashley screamed at the ref, then fans booed the entire proceedings. Oh wait, Santino Marella was running to the ring. Suddenly, Jerry Lawler jumped into the ring and smashed Santino with a right hand blow. Lawler, Maria, and Ashley stood tall, then William Regal showed up and booked an impromptu inter-gender six-person tag match.

Jerry Lawler/Maria/Ashley vs. Santino Marella/Beth Phoenix/Melina
They returned with Santino coming off the top rope, but Lawler blocked with a fist to the gut. Lawler then landed a dropkick as Ross got in a product placement for a Subway sandwich. Melina took a tag, but Lawler didn't have to tag out. Lawler measured Melina for a punch, but he opted to tag out to Ashley, who smacked Melina in the face. I don't get the outfit. Maria then took a tag and hit the Bronco Buster on Melina. Beth Phoenix took a tag and smashed Maria with a spinebuster in center ring. Santino took a tag and stalked Maria, but Maria smashed her with a slap to the face. Ashley landed a far-less-convincing slap. The divas took turns smacking Santino in the corner, then Santino fell to the outside and accepted right hand blows from Lawler. Suddenly, Beth and Melina chop blocked Maria from behind. Santino then rolled into the ring and found himself on top of Maria for the pin and the win. PWtorch.com


03/30/08 Wrestlemania 24 PPV - Orlando, FL - Beth Phoenix/ Melina vs. Maria/Ashley - Playboy Bunny Lumberjill Match
Ashley busted out a huracanrana and head scissors at various points in the match. Didn't look half-bad. Melina then catapulted Ashley into Beth's arms for a bear hug. Suddenly the lights went off and Lawler asked if The Undertaker just arrived. The action continued in the ring while the lights shut off. A spotlight came on above the ring to give a little light. This gives new meaning to the "dark match" term. Maria had a pin on Melina, but Santino yanked Maria off the pin. Jerry Lawler then came over and smashed Santino with a right hand blow. Back in the ring, Beth gave Maria the fisherman buster suplex for the pin and the win.

After the match, Santino stood over Maria's body and taunted her. Snoop then jumped into the ring and smashed Santino with a clothesline. Santino left, then Snoop picked up Maria and had a brief make-out session. Ashley and Maria left with Snoop while Santino had to be
restrained.
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04/07/08 Monday Night Raw - Albany, NY - Maria vs. Beth Phoenix
Maria charges Beth to start the match and they lock up and trade slaps then Maria hits her with a forearm and a kick. Beth overpowers Maria and slams her on her back, kicking and stomping on her. Beth hits a big dropkick on Maria, sending her outside to regain her composure. Back in the ring and Beth hits an odd submission to slam move on Maria. Maria rolls Beth up for a close 2 count and fights back with knees to the gut and kicks. Maria takes her down with a head scissors and a cross body off the top rope. Beth rolls over Maria's crossbody and picks her up in the air. Maria counters with a DDT and gets a 2 count. Beth Phoenix drops Maria's neck over the ropes then hits her Fisherman's suplex for the pinfall and the win. ProWrestling.com


04/14/08 Monday Night Raw - London, England - Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix
Phoenix's music is still among my favorites in WWE. Ross asked Lawler about facing someone you've never been able to beat. Lawler said you can't help but have personal doubts. Glamazon pretty much dominated throughout. She applied a cool chicken wing submission hold with Mickey held in the air face down. Mickey escaped and shoved Phoenix into the corner turnbuckle. She followed up with an elbow to the face and a kick to the gut. She showed fire and set up her DDT. Phoenix shoved her into the corner to block it. Ross said if she was thinking DDT, "she thought too long." Phoenix stomped Mickie in the corner. Mickie came back with a Thesz press off the second rope, which Ross inexplicably called a bulldog, for a two count. Ross and Lawler expressed amazement at Phoenix's resilience. Mickie surprised Phoenix with a victory roll for a surprise three count to capture the Women's Title. Mickie celebrated like she just opened the $1 briefcase instead of the $500,000 and $1,000,000 briefcases late in "Deal of No Deal." She grabbed the belt and practically tripped over herself in celebration as she headed up the rampway.

After the commercial break Mickie was still celebrating and crying on stage. She was joined by Maria and Ashley. Todd Grisham interviewed her. Mickie said she knew she could do it. She was so emotional she kissed Grisham on the lips for several seconds. He fell backward.Lawler said, "Mickie James has just done what was thought to be impossible - kiss Todd Grisham. Just kidding." With the ratings success of TNA's women's division, WWE is smart if this is a sign of them taking note and renewing a serious athletic division based on more than just T&A.? PWtorch.com


04/21/08 Monday Night Raw - Greenville, SC - Celebrating Mickie's Win
Michelle McCool, Ashley, Kelly Kelly, Cherry, and Maria came out to the ring. Maria said they wanted to celebrate what they never thought was possible. Roll clip of Mickie James winning the Women's Title from Beth Phoenix last week. Ashley said the witch is dead. She then welcomed out Mickie James for a big celebration. Mickie hopped to the ring with the Women's Title in hand while Ross referenced Danica Patrick having a Mickie James moment by winning her first race over the weekend.

Maria said she knows Mickie wasn't expecting a celebration, but they wanted to tell her congratulations. Mickie gave the speech about never giving up and always competing. She said she proved everyone wrong last week. Before she could finish, Beth Phoenix led out the heel divas to the ring. Beth, Melina, Victoria, Natalia, Jillian Hall (w/strange wig and/or facial lift?), and Layla came out. Beth ripped the mic away and said listening to this pathetic lovefest prompted them to come out here and break up the party. Beth said the question is when she's winning the belt back. McCool speaks! She then slapped Beth across the face. This led to a giant brawl, of course. The babyface divas cleared the heel divas from the ring, leading to a diva
staredown.
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04/27/08 WWE Backlash PPV - Baltimore, MD - Mickie James/Michelle McCool/Ashley/Maria/Cherry/Kelly Kelly vs.
Beth Phoenix/Melina/Jillian Hall/Natalya/Victoria/Layla

Michelle started things off against Beth. Lawler plugged Michelle being the number search item on Yahoo yesterday, ahead of the NFL Draft. Someone got information off the Torch News Ticker. Mickie entered the ring and avoided Victoria's shimmy moonsault and nailed an enziguiri kick. Suddenly, the whole deal broke down when Cherry ran over to the heel corner and attacked Natalya. Order was momentarily restored, then Ashley and Jillian took tags. I have no idea what's going on with Ashley's outfit. The heels then took turns working over Ashley in their corner. Mickie came into the ring without a tag, then women randomly entered the ring illegally. It wasn't even a break down, just one diva giving a move, then another diva getting a move, then another diva getting a move, then another diva getting a move. Just completely random. And it came back down to Beth and Ashley, who were legal. Beth with the big fisherman buster suplex on Ashley for the pin and the win.

Winners: Team Beth in 7:00. That was the most organized match break down I've ever seen. Otherwise, a giant collection of multi-colored outfits that probably caused a few TVs to explode. PWtorch.com


04/28/08 Monday Night Raw - The Meadowlands, NJ - Mickie James/Michelle McCool/Maria/Kelly Kelly/Cherry/Ashley vs. Beth Phoenix/Melina/Jillian Hall/Victoria/Natalya/Layla
Things started off with Kelly and Beth, who attacked Kelly from behind after a pre-match scuffle. Not quite Garnett vs. Pachulia, but it'll do. Victoria took a tag, then Kelly snapped off a head scissors, but the heel divas cut her off and went back to work. Kelly then blocked a handspring elbow from Jillian and tagged out to Mickie, who rolled up Jillian with a bridge pin for the win. PWtorch.com

WebMaster's Note: Jeez, a rehash of last night's PPV!


05/05/08 Monday Night Raw - Toronto, Ontario - Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix - Lumberjack Women's Title Match
Beth sent Mickie to the outside a minute into the match, then the heel lumberjacks attacked Mickie. Back in the ring, Mickie had enough of the heels grabbing at her feet, so she tried to attack Jillian ringside. A divas brawl broke out while Ross tried to restrain Lawler from getting mixed up in the action. They cut to break.

They returned with Mickie trying to fight back against Beth with kicks to the gut, but Beth tossed Mickie to the apron and the heel divas nipped at her heels again. Back in the ring, Mickie caught Beth with an enziguiri kick that sent Beth to the floor. The babyface divas ganged up on Beth, then Beth dragged Maria into the ring. Meanwhile, Melina accidentally blasted Beth with her shoe when Mickie ducked. Mickie then rolled up a stunned Beth from behind for the pin and the win. PWtorch.com


05/12/08 Monday Night Raw - Detroit, MI - Melina & Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James & Maria
Melina came out first for the divas tag match. After she did her little in-ring pose thingie, Beth Phoenix came out while the announcers talked about Beth and Melina not being on the same page last week. Maria led out the babyface tandem, then Mickie James pranced out to a typical strong reaction.

Melina and Beth had an early miscommunication, with Beth being bumped off the ring apron. Beth then opted to leave the ring instead of take a tag from Melina to set up a beating on Mickie. Melina lost control, and Mickie finished off Melina with a neckbreaker. Beth just kept walking up the ramp with her back to the ring while Mickie and Maria celebrated afterward.

Later Backstage: Melina had an icepack on her neck trying to talk to Jillian Hall about her problems. Beth Phoenix then walked in and told Melina what's the real story with their problems. Beth said she knows Melina just wants the Women's Title, and Melina thinks she can beat Mickie easier than she can beat Beth for the belt. Melina asked if that's so. She then landed a forearm blow that set off a full-scale brawl. Beth got the best of the fight, then referees eventually stepped in to settle things down. PWtorch.com


05/18/08 WWE Judgement Day PPV - Omaha, NE - Mickie James vs. "Glamazon" Beth Phoenix vs. Melina - Title Match
When the match began, Glamazon insisted that Melina "get out of my ring right now." Melina refused and instead kicked Glamazon out of the ring. Mickie seized the opportunity to roll-up Melina for a near fall. Mickie ran into the ropes, but Glamazon yanked them down and Mickie fell to the floor. Glamazon clotheslined her on the floor, then entered the ring to go after Melina. Melina went after her aggressively. Mickie returned to the ring applied a sleeper type hold at 2:00. When Mickie went to the top rope, Melina knocked her off balance. Glamazon picked up Melina onto her shoulders and dropped her back Electric Chair style. Mickie dove onto Glamazon for a near fall, then scored a two count. She followed with a low dropkick. Melina set up Mickie on the top rope. Glamazon picked up Melina in an inverted body vice. She then moved over to Mickie and lifted her, too. "There's no way," Ross declared. "I've never seen that in my life." Glamazon held both women up there in an inverted body vice for several seconds before dropping down. As Glamazon set up a chokeslam on Mickie, Melina jumped Beth from behind. Mickie then DDT'd Melina for the pin. PWtorch.com


05/19/08 Monday Night Raw - Kansas City, MO - Maria vs. Beth Phoenix
In-ring: After a video package aired on Beth's double backbreaker last night, Melina walked out to the ring. She did her split ring entrance on the announce table and Ross pulled out his handkerchief to cool himself down. Melina joined them on commentary before Beth Phoenix came to the ring for a match. Maria came out as the opponent.

Melina and Lawler talked about Playboy, and Melina left the door open for Lawler to convince her to pose. Beth dominated the match, then applied a stretch submission with Maria's shoulders pulled back away from her chest. Maria tapped out, giving Beth the submission win. Afterward, Beth stared down Maria, then she left the ring. Suddenly, Melina stormed the ramp and attacked Beth from behind. Beth recovered and gave Melina a hard slam on the ramp. Melina recovered while refs held Beth back from inflicting further damage. Fans ringside chanted, "Let them fight" as they closed the segment. PWtorch.com


05/26/08 Monday Night Raw - Denver, CO - Jillian Hall vs. Melina
Beth Phoenix joined Ross and Lawler on commentary. Before the match, Jillian Hall said Melina has no chance in hell against Phoenix on Sunday. She obnoxiously sang "No Chance In Hell!" Phoenix winced and said she appreciates the sentiment. Jillian speared Melina at the bell and took early control. Phoenix said, "King, I have never uttered the words I quit." Phoenix asked Lawler which WWE Diva, past or present, could make her say "I quit." Phoenix said Maria was crying for hours after she beat her last week. Melina made a comeback and finished Jillian with a bridge chinlock submission. Phoenix said she hopes she brings everything she's got so she can wipe the mat with her. Ross said Sunday will be "Divaliciously Extreme." That may be the first time that phrase has ever been uttered. PWtorch.com


06/01/08 WWE One Night Stand PPV - San Diego, CA - Beth Phoenix vs. Melina - I Quit Match
Beth Phoenix walked out first for the I Quit match. Melina then walked out and one of the paparazzi photographers tripped over himself walking backward to snap photos of Melina. Melina patted him on the head as he sheepishly recovered to a crouching position. Once Melina entered the ring, Beth tried not to bust up laughing looking at her. We're off to an inauspicious start tonight.

Beth dominated early on, then Melina came back with a Muta Lock, but Beth moved the hold to the ropes for a rope break after refusing to tap out. Ross with the line of the night that Beth is as reluctant to say "I quit" as Lawler is to say "I do." Six minutes in, Beth continued to rip apart Melina without picking up the necessary submission. Melina came back with a single-arm DDT focusing on the shoulder before Melina slapped on a Fujiwara armbar. Melina then rolled it into a cross arm-breaker, but Beth showed off her strength by taking Melina into mid-air from the arm-breaker position into a big powerbomb. Beth then put Melina in a seated chicken wing that bent Melina's sternum outward into a very uncomfortable position. Melina eventually gave up, giving Beth the win. PWtorch.com


06/02/08 Monday Night Raw - Bakersfield, CA - Beth Phoenix/Katie Lea vs. Mickie James/Melina - Tag Team Match
The announcers hyped Beth's sick-looking submission move on Melina to win the I Quit match last night. Katie Lea then came out as her tag partner. Melina walked out first for the babyface team, and she was holding her back in pain. Mickie James then bounced out to the ring and encouraged Melina to get in the ring, but Melina was more interested in an ice bath than wrestling.

The heels worked on Mickie to start things off while Melina paced the ring apron. Melina then screamed at Mickie for a tag and Mickie obliged. Melina came in hotter than a Texas summer night and tackled Beth to the outside. Mickie eventually had to pull Mickie off Beth, then Melina tried to get herself some more, but Beth landed a sick clothesline on the floor that took the air out of the building. Back in the ring, Melina made a hot tag to Mickie, who landed a snap neckbreaker on Katie. Mickie then went up top and landed a Thesz Press before trying her spike DDT finisher. Katie blocked, though, and Beth smashed Mickie into the mat behind the ref's back. Katie then scored a pin for the win. PWtorch.com


06/09/08 Monday Night Raw - Oakland, CA - Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix
Ross and Lawler debated the merits of the Cena/Mickie relationship that's the talk of the locker room while Beth worked over Mickie to start things off. Mickie came back with a double-foot dropkick to the face for a nearfall at 2:00. Mickie then went up top and landed a Thesz Press into a pin for the win.

Post-match: Beth tried to sneak attack Mickie, but Melina jumped into the ring for revenge on Beth. Melina took Beth face-first into the mat, then she stared down Beth and left the ring. Beth was super-mad afterward and made a mean face toward Melina. PWtorch.com


07/14/08 Monday Night Raw - Raleigh, NC - Santino Marella vs. Beth Phoenix
In-ring: Santino asked who has the guts to accept his open challenge. Beth Phoenix's music interrupted and we have a Beth Phoenix sighting. Santino was shocked by this abrasive challenge, leading to a match.

Santino found himself flat on his back with Beth in prime position to land some hard right punches. Fans encouraged her to take it to Santino, then she obliged with rapid-fire blows. Santino tried to come back, but Beth rolled him up with a small package for the pin and the win. Santino complained to anyone who would listen while the crowd ate up Beth's victory. Beth smiled as Santino left the ring. PWtorch.com


07/21/08 Monday Night Raw - Mohegan Sun Casino, CT - Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix
Bell sounded and Beth bullied Kelly into the corner with a shove to the chest. Kelly tried to use her quickness with a leg sweep and short dropkick before attempting a roll-up in the corner. Beth blocked, however, and took Kelly in the air for a running slam across the way. Beth slapped on a mat hold as the fans tried to rally behind Kelly. Kelly made a nice comeback and countered the double chicken wing stretch into a roll-up, but Beth rolled through into a wheel barrow implant buster for the decisive pin. PWtorch.com


07/28/08 Monday Night Raw - Washington, DC - Kelly Kelly & D-Lo Brown vs. Beth Phoenix & Santino Marella - Mixed Tag Team Match
Cole said men can take on women in this match. Santino looked to have gone back to working out or slept in a tanning bed - or both. Santino had trouble lifting D-Lo in hte opening minute. He tagged in Phoenix, who easily lifted D-Lo. Santino got bug-eyed with embarrassment. Kelly tagged in and threw elbows at Phoenix. Santino begged for a tag. He tagged in, missed with an elbow, but schoolboyed Kelly for the three count. He celebrated like Kurt Angle winning the Gold Medal. Santino offered a very, very platonic, business-like handshake. She turned. He checked her out from behind. He was about to tap her on the shoulder. She frowned. The awkwardness continued as they both stood center-ring, waiting for the other to make a move. He moved in for a kiss, but backed off as soon as she turned around. She asked him what he was doing. She grabbed him by his hair as he was about to leave the ring, then forced a kiss on him. He staggered around the ring. She smiled and left the ring. PWtorch.com


08/11/08 Monday Night Raw - Richmond, VA - Beth Phoenix (w/Santino Marella) vs. Kelly Kelly
In-ring: Kelly Kelly came to the ring in a bright hot pink outfit. Beth Phoenix then came out with Santino to face Kelly. And Santino on commentary with Jerry stupid Lawler.

Santino said he has great confidence in Beth to handle Kelly here. Beth nearly killed Kelly a minute into the match with a back-drop attempt where Kelly didn't quite flip over to land on her back. Everyone held their breath momentarily, as Santino talked about Beth tossing him around like Beth is tossing around Kelly. Suddenly, Kelly countered a press slam into a roll-up for a nearfall. Beth had enough and finished off Kelly with a sit-down implant buster for the pin and the win.

Post-match: Santino took the mic and said they need to send a message to Kofi and Mickie for the Summerslam winner-take-all match. Santino said he wanted her to do that thing where she quashes her, but Mickie and Kofi ran to the ring to make the save. Santino casually slipped out of the ring with Beth and said they'll settle this at Summerslam. Santino then suggested a match here right now. Kofi accepted the challenge, then Santino said he meant Mickie. See, he needs practice for Summerslam on when and where he can put his hands. Mickie wasn't amused and Kofi tried to defend her, but Santino played the "hometown" card to goat Mickie into accepting the challenge against Kofi's judgment. [Commercial Break]

Mickie James (w/IC champion Kofi Kingston) vs. Santino Marella (w/Beth Phoenix)
This was so great to start off with Mickie matching Santino move-for-move in a game of can-you-top-this? Santino then smashed Mickie hard to the mat and went for the big knee drop, but Mickie moved in time. Santino feigned a knee injury, but Mickie showed no sympathy and went on the attack. Kofi then accidentally ran interference, allowing Beth to sneak into the ring and send Mickie hard into the ringpost. Santino took advantage with a roll-up for like a four count to secure the pin. Afterward, Santino celebrated ringside in classic Santino-wins-the-Super-Bowl fashion while taunting Mickie's parents in the process. Meanwhile, Mickie and Kofi tried to re-collect themselves in the ring.
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08/17/08 Summerslam PPV - Indianapolis, IN - Beth Phoenix & Santino Marella vs. Mickie James & Kofi Kingston - Winning Team Wins Both Belts
Backstage: Maria brought in Santino and Beth Phoenix for an interview. Ah, Santino and Maria together again. Santino said Maria has really let herself go since they broke apart. Santino referenced the Glamarella tandem that has all the tabloids talking. After Maria cracked a joke on Santino's unibrow, Santino said he drives the women crazy with it. He even dropped a manscaping reference. Santino left, leaving Beth and Maria to have a staring contest. Beth told Maria he's all hers.

In-ring: Mickie James (Women's champion) and Kofi Kingston (IC champion) came out to defend their respective titles in the winner-takes-all bout. Santino and Beth showed unity coming out together after the champions came out with separate entrances. Oh my, Santino sporting the singlet.

There was a little dissension between Santino and Beth early on, with Beth complaining about Santino ruining things for her. Kofi teased a splash onto both, but Santino hopped into Beth's awaiting arms and Kofi stopped short. Hilarious. Back in the ring, Santino and Kofi battled until knocking heads pretty hard. They quickly made tags out the ladies to get a breather, leading to Mickie getting the upper hand on Beth. Mickie went up top and nailed her Thesz Press, but Santino broke up the pin. Mickie then gave Santino a nice elevated DDT to KO Santino. Mickie was then blindsided by Beth, who smashed her with the seated implant buster for the pin and the win.

Afterward, Beth revived Santino from a state of unconsciousness and handed him his IC Title belt. Santino then hopped on Beth's shoulders and Beth carried him around ringside as Santino shouted that they did it. On stage, Santino claimed he did it all by himself. He then told the belt he missed it very much. PWtorch.com For Pics - Click Here.


08/18/08 Monday Night Raw - Chicago, IL - Santino Marella (w/Beth Phoenix) vs. D-Lo Brown
Santino soaked up the announcement from Lillian Garcia that he's the new IC champion. D-Lo came out as Santino's opponent, then Kofi Kingston came out afterward. Kofi was still all-smiles despite losing the IC Title last night. Kofi joined Cole and Lawler on commentary.

D-Lo went for a top rope move early on, but he apparently got his foot caught on the tag rope and crashed hard to the mat. Kofi said he's looking forward to getting his title back, then D-Lo made his comeback and went back up top. Suddenly, Beth casually walked into the ring and stood over Santino to block D-Lo. He told her to get to stepping, but Beth slapped him in the face to cause a DQ. Santino stepped in and told Beth he had things under control, but D-Lo smacked him in the face. Santino wound up on the outside where Kofi rammed him head-first into the announce table. Beth then picked up Santino and helped him stumble around ringside. PWtorch.com


08/25/08 Monday Night Raw - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Beth Phoenix (w/Santino Marella) vs. Kelly Kelly - Non-title Match
Early on, Beth Phoenix suffered a bloody nose when she took a knee to the face as Kelly came off the ropes. Beth and Santino had a discussion after Santino tried to help, which distracted Beth enough for Kelly to roll her up from behind for the win. Afterward, Santino covered his face and quietly entered the ring to check on Beth, who wiped away blood from her nose before tackling Santino and landing repeated punches. Santino then ran out of the ring to head for higher ground.

Santino Marella vs. Kofi Kingston - Intercontinental Title Match
Gotta love Santino. He slapped on an abdominal stretch and instantly told the ref to call for the bell for a submission. Kofi easily escaped, then teased a top rope dive before nailing a Russian legsweep. Kofi then landed the boom-boom leg drop smash and Santino rolled to the floor. He wanted a time-out, but Beth Phoenix stormed ringside and told Santino to get back in the ring. Kofi checked on Beth, then slipped back into the ring where Beth tripped him from behind and Kofi ate Santino's knee. Kofi slumped to the mat, then Santino rolled him over and made the cover for the win.

Afterward, Santino backed into a corner when Beth slipped into the ring with a band-age over her nose. Santino was frightened, but Beth pinned his arms back and planted a big kiss. Santino asked, "You not mad?" He then celebrated the victory and Beth not being mad at him by spinning her into the turnbuckle and planting a big kiss on her. Beth then led Santino out of the ring and told him to walk straight, while Santino just wanted to gloat to the fans about winning. Classic. PWtorch.com


09/01/08 Monday Night Raw - St. Louis, MO - Beth Phoenix/Jillian Hall/Katie Lea vs. Mickie James/Kelly Kelly/Candice Michelle
Jillian Hall started to sing Nelly's song about taking off all your clothes while Katie Lea stood by in painful horror. Mickie James interrupted, followed by Kelly Kelly. Beth Phoenix then came out as the third diva on the heel side. Beth took the mic and told Randy Orton to take a close look at her - the most beautiful and talented diva to set foot in the ring. She said there is no one that can match her power. Suddenly, Candice Michelle's music interrupted and Candice made her return to the ring as the third babyface diva. Cole and Lawler quickly recapped the history between Beth and Candice before the match started.

Beth was in the ring at 3:00 when Candice took a hot tag and dropped Beth with a wicked head scissors into knee smash. Beth came back with a double sledge, but Candice leap frogged in the corner into a seated slam. Candice then went up top with a bit of hesitation. She cleared off the heels, though, and nailed a cross body block. Unfortunately, Beth rolled through into powerslam position. Candice slipped out, though, and scored with a small package on Beth for the pin and the win. Afterward, Candice lowered the strap on her top to show she's healed up from the broken clavicle. Of note, Mickie didn't look enthralled being over-shadowed by the returning Candice vs. Beth program. PWtorch.com


09/08/08 Monday Night Raw - Fort Wayne, IN - Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James - Women's Title Match
Candice Michelle came to the ring ahead of the Women's Title match between Mickie James and Beth Phoenix. Michael Cole said Candice gets the title match against the winner at the next PPV. Beth quickly showed off her power in the opening minutes, dragging Mickie in and out of the ring to inflict punishment. Mickie then blocked a corner move and snapped off a head scissors. Candice was shown chuckling to herself sitting in the director's chair ringside. Beth then blocked a top rope move and flung Mickie hard to the mat with a power move for the pin and the win. Rather decisive victory. Beth then stared down Candice, who stood up and giggled at Beth. PWtorch.com

WebMaster's Note: Candice looked more polished last week (her first week back) than Mickie did in this match. Not sure what was wrong but Mickie missed her move or was sloppy in the execution several times.


09/15/08 Monday Night Raw - Memphis, TN - Candice Michelle vs. Jillian Hall
During Candice's ring intro, Beth Phoenix walked up behind her and passed her without incident on her way to sit with Cole and Lawler at ringside. Jillian kept talking throughout the match, trying to be as obnoxious as possible. When Jillian went for a handspring elbow in the corner, Candice grabbed her and finished her with the Candy Wrapper finisher. Phoenix seemed nonplussed at ringside. Candice dropkicked Phoenix off the ring apron as soon as Phoenix made a move toward her. Then her dance club theme song music played again. As Phoenix walked away, she said No Mercy will be nothing like tonight. PWtorch.com


09/22/08 Monday Night Raw - Cincinnati, OH - Santino Marella (w/Beth Phoenix) vs. Deuce
The always smiling Kelly Kelly chatted with a photographer who seemed to enjoy her company. Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix walked up to Kelly. Santino was wearing a face guard. Phoenix accused Kelly of laughing at them. Santino called her "Kelly Kelly Kelly." Hilarious, mostly due to his delivery. He then mocked Batista's ring entrance routine and called him a big baby. Batista walked up behind Santino, who shrieked like a little girl. Phoenix said if Batista messes with their match, her boyfriend will mess up his face. She shoved Santino into Batista's chest. Santino's music played. He backed off and said Batista is lucky that his music is playing. He ran to the entrance tunnel.

Santino stood mid-ring and updated the Honk-a-Meter: 64 weeks for Honkytonk Man and 5 for him. Before he could explain how this is some sort of achievment, Deuce walked out.

Santino told Deuce before the match that if Batista messes with him, he'll beat him up just like he's about to beat up Fonzie. He then said, "Happy days are over." They wisely didn't book this to last long. Santino won quickly with a sunset flip.

Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly

Kelly did a flip on the top rope for a wrist-lock take-over. Beth powerbombed her right into the corner. Beth worked Kelly’s arm. Kelly fought back and did a cross-body off the middle rope for two. Santino tripped Kelly up then got on the apron. She dodged a Beth clothesline (as did Santino), but Kelly rolled Beth up for three.

Santino and Beth were going to take Kelly out in the ring, but Batista interrupted. Curiously, Beth stepped right up to him. Santino took a few punches at Batista, but he shook him off and speared Marella.
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09/29/08 Monday Night Raw - Minneapolis, MN - Kelly Kelly & Candice Michelle vs. Beth Phoenix & Jillian Hall
Candice and Beth started things off to create tension for their Women's Title match at No Mercy. Michelle quickly kicked Beth in the leg before tagging out to Kelly. Candice came back in, then Jillian took advantage and worked her over for a few minutes. Crowd became restless, then Kelly and Beth took tags. Kelly snapped off a flying head scissors, but Beth came back with a running clothesline. Candice broke up the pin attempt, then Jillian yanked Candice to the floor. Kelly tried to roll up Beth from behind, but Beth wasn't going to let it happen two weeks in a row, so she rolled through into a huge front slam for the decisive pin and the win. Afterward, Candice helped Kelly recover while staring down Beth to set up Sunday. PWtorch.com


10/03/08 Friday SmackDown! - Green Bay, WI - Beth Phoenix vs. Michelle McCool - Lumberjack Match
Beth shoulder-blocked Michelle down, and McCool came back with a roll-up for two. Beth got some interesting power moves in, including a complicated bell-to-back suplex. Interestingly, neither women went to the outside for quite a while. Kick to the face by Michelle for two. Beth rolled to the outside, as did McCool. She got jumped by the heel divas, and the face divas made the save. Maryse punched Michelle, but that didn't seem to really slow her up much. Maryse tried to interfere again, but Michelle kicked her away. But it allowed Beth to hit the Glam Slam for the win. PWtorch.com


10/05/08 No Mercy PPV - Portland, OR. - Beth Phoenix (w/Santino Marella) vs. Candice Michelle - Title Match
Michael Cole and Lawler were shown on camera. Cole said Phoenix asked Santino Marella not to be at ringside for her because he's been bad luck for her. Nevertheless, he came out with her. Candice got a quick one count after an early one-two attack. She scored another two count seconds later with a leverage pin, and then a third two count, all within the opening 30 seconds. Phoenix took over at 1:00 by catching Candice and throwing her into the turnbuckle, then kicking her. Candice yelled in pain and clutched her repaired shoulder. Phoenix concentrated on Candice's arm and shoulder, including a rarely used these days double leg arm-stretch on the mat. Candice rolled out right into a pin attempt for a mere one count. Candice threw two clotheslines and a dropkick for a two count at 3:00. Phoenix countered a Russian leg sweep and went to the top rope. Cole said he couldn't recall the last time she climbed to the top rope. Candice got up and knocked her off balance, then gave her a running dropkick in the corner. When Candice made the cover, Santino yanked Phoenix out of the ring to stop the count. Phoenix landed hard and Phoenix got up and let him know how careless he was. Candice kicked Santino into Phoenix. When she went to ringside, Phoenix caught Candice with a throat thrust. As Phoenix argued with Santino, Candice rolled her up from behind for a near fall. Phoenix surprised Candice with her face plan Glam Slam finisher for the win. Santino left with Phoenix, but she seemed more upset than happy with the circumstances. PWtorch.com


10/06/08 Monday Night Raw - Seattle, WA - Mickie James & Jamie Noble vs. Beth Phoenix & Santino Marella
William Regal and Layla were at ringside, Regal sitting in his throne with Layla standing behind him. In one of the most heelish things ever, Santino said he's been accused of being not American enough and too Italian, so in an effort to become more American for the fans, he adopted a new favorite NBA team. Santino took off his Santino t-shirt and revealed a t-shirt for the Oklahoma City Thunder, the new name and home city for Seattle's beloved Sonics. Santino said it's time a "city like Oklahoma" got an NBA team of its own. Beth and Mickie began the match. Mickie got early control with a barrage of punches. Santino tagged in, so Jamie also tagged in. Beth yanked on Santino's tights. He turned around. Santino rolled up Jamie from behind for the pin. PWtorch.com


11/03/08 Monday Night Raw - Tampa, FL - Eve Torres/Bri Bella/Kelly Kelly/Maria/Candice/Mickie/Tiffany/Mae Young vs Beth Phoenix/Jillian/Victoria/Natalya/Katie Lea/Layla/Lena/Maryse
The heel Divas were standing in the ring after the break. The babyfaces came out to Mickie's music. Lawler noted that the babyface team was short one member. Lawler said: "Her birth certificate is a rock. In one of the pyramids, they found a picture of Mae Young in a headlock." Lawler added: "You know the average male thinks of Kelly Kelly nine times every hour." Mae begged to be tagged in early. She entered against Phoenix. She jabbed her in the throat and knocked her to the mat with two more punches. She fended off a parade of women coming at him until she literally bouncedbackwards from the force of her own punch and landed backwards against the middle rope. It was both funny and scary at once. The babyface women leaped into the ring to knock others out. Phoenix schoolgirled Mae for the win. Santino celebrated with Phoenix and her teammates at ringside. PWtorch.com


11/10/08 Monday Night Raw - Manchester, U.K. - Santino Marella (w/Women's champion Beth Phoenix) vs. William Regal (w/Layla) - Intercontinental Title match
Lillian Garcia handled the formal ring intros, with Regal clearly the babyface in his home country. Santino had a good mix himself. And ring the bell. Regal absolutely smashed Santino with a running knee lift about 30 seconds into the match, then he pinned Santino for the easy pin and the win. Beth was shocked, as was the crowd. Beth then helped Santino out of the ring and checked on his KO'ed boyfriend.

Later Backstage: Beth Phoenix was shown walking around, then she found Santino texting on his phone. She tried to console him, but Santino said he will be fine and he should never have had to defend his title tonight. So, he called Shane to let him know what's on his mind. Santino said he's not scared of Shane, but he thinks Shane is taking it out on her. It's Beth vs. um... Mickie James tonight. Santino tried to break the news casually that her belt is on the line, but Beth was not pleased. She chucked his phone into the wall, shattering it, then walked off. "My phone," Santino whispered with his lip a quivering.

Beth Phoenix (w/Santino Marella) vs. Mickie James - Women's Title Match

Mickie dominated early. When Santino grabbed her from ringside, Mickie kicked him. That was the opening Phoenix needed to move in throw Mickie head-first into the turnbuckle and score the pin. Santino hugged Phoenix afterward. She still seemed miffed that he caused her to have to wrestle in the first place. Santino picked her up on his shoulders.
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11/23/08 Survivor Series PPV - Boston, MA - Smackdown Divas - Michelle McCool/Maryse/Victoria/Natalya/Maria vs. Raw Divas - Beth Phoenix (w/Santino Marella)/Mickie James/Candice Michelle/Jillian Hall/Kelly Kelly
Smackdown divas had a little trouble communicating early on here. Not quite on the same page. Kelly Kelly then grappled Victoria and gave her a huracanrana for a three count to earn the first elimination. Maryse then entered the ring and gave Kelly a kinda spinning backbreaker for a "chest press" pin. Rough going here.

Crowd was quiet as Michelle and Mickie tried to pick up the pace in the ring. Mickie then finished off Michelle with a swinging DDT, eliminating Smackdown's captain. Suddenly, Mickie and Beth entered into a discussion and Maryse took advantage with a roll-up on Mickie for an elimination. Natalya and Candice battled, then Natalya busted out the Sharpshooter to get a reaction out of the crowd. Candice wanted the ropes, but Jillian ended up breaking up the hold. Natalya complained, then Candice speared Natalya and pinned her with a bridge.

At 7:00, Jillian gave Maria a fallaway slam, which fortunately only resulted in a two count. Maria then came back on Jillian with a victory roll for a pin. Suddenly, Candice grappled Maria and scored a Northern Lights Suplex for the pin. So, it's Maryse left for Smackdown. She then applied a modified figure four, but Candice escaped. Tazz: "It was like a figure four leglock...but different."

Maryse then busted out a back heel kick on Beth, but it was good for a two count only. Maryse went for a top rope splash, but Beth caught her in mid-air. Maryse slipped out, but Beth grappled her for the chicken wing Glam Slam for the pin and the win. Naturally, Santino slipped into the ring to celebrate with Beth. PWtorch.com


11/24/08 Monday Night Raw - Providence, RI - Candice & Melina & Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix & Katie Lea & Jillian Hall
In-ring: Beth Phoenix, Jillian Hall, and Katie Lea came to the ring for a six-diva match of sorts. Beth bragged about winning the divas Survivor Series match last night, then Jillian interrupted to plug the Slammys in two weeks. She said she put together a musical number for this. She started to sing while Katie did some back-up dancing. Beth reprimanded her for encouraging Jillian here. More of Jillian breaking it down, then they cut to break.

[Commercial Break]

In-ring: Mickie James, then Candice Michelle came out to the ring as two of the opponents. Lawler spoiled the surprise by saying Melina is back in the ring tonight. Lillian then announced Melina returning to Raw tonight. Cole covered that Lawler has the inside scoop on all the women in WWE. Lawler reasoned that he watches the Oxygen Channel a lot.

Slow pace here, then Melina took a hot tag and brought some energy to the match. Melina busted out a sick modified Canadian Destroyer on Katie, then Beth broke up the pin. The action broke down, then Melina finished off Katie with a leg sweep splits drop for the pin and the win. PWtorch.com


12/01/08 Monday Night Raw - Washington, DC - Melina vs. Jillian Hall
In-ring: Jillian Hall was butchering a Britney Spears song, I believe. Melina interrupted to come out for a match, but before anything could go down, Santino's music hit. Santino then came out with Women's champion Beth Phoenix. Apparently Santino is on commentary for the match.

Jillian quickly knocked Melina to the outside while Santino explained they're out here scouting new talent for Beth. Suddenly, the screen went blank then back to the ring where Jillian worked on Melina with a mat hold and screamed in her ear. Jillian then tried a corner handstand, but Melina blocked and nailed the "Last Call" modified Canadian Destroyer on Jillian for the win.

Afterward, Santino said he wasn't impressed. He tried to escort Beth out of the ringside area, but Melina got on the mic and said she's going to take Beth's most precious accessory, the Women's Title. Santino held Beth back, then took the lead on responding. After calling her Melanie, Santino said she thinks she's so hot to trot with her little entrance. Santino said he's even going to do the entrance himself.

Beth tried to hold him back, but Santino insisted. He hitched up his britches, then got one leg up on the apron. Hitch up the britches again. He then got the other leg up just a touch on the apron before falling down flat on his back in sheer pain. He instantly held his groin. Santino shook and shook on the floor while Melina tried not to crack up laughing. "Is there a Slammy for goof of the year?" Cole asked. Won't go there on Cole. Beth then helped Santino up and asked why, oh why did he injure himself there? Santino shaking was moment of the year. So great. PWtorch.com


12/08/08 Monday Night Raw - Philadelphia, PA - 3 Hour Slammy Special - Santino & Beth Phoenix vs. Finlay & Hornswoggle
Slammys: Couple of the Year award time, then Kelly Kelly and Kane were brought out as the presenters. And the Slammy goes to...Edge & Vickie Guerrero. Loud boos for that. Vickie then walked out on stage sporting a neckbrace and beside herself with joy over the decision. Kelly and Kane departed, then Vickie shouted, "Excuse me!" that drew more boos. And more boos every time she repeated herself. So great. Vickie said Edge and her have been through so much the past year. Even more boos. Wow, the heat on this is crazy. Vickie said this award shows that true love prevails. On behalf of her hubby, Edge, they accept this. "We did it, baby!" she shouted.

Vickie walked off, then Santino's music hit. Santino and Beth walked out and Santino was not happy, as evidenced by the hands on his hips. Santino made a boo-boo face, then he went to the podium and said you gotta be kidding me. Santino said Vickie is like how-you-say Cougar of the Year. He said Beth never loved me, hated me, and tried to have Undertaker send me to a-hell. Santino then challenged any of the other couples to a match tonight. This is even after injuring his ah scrotumicism region. Oh my. Santino then led Beth to the ring. [Commercial Break]

In-ring: Santino and Beth were still warming up out of the break, then after a pause for Santino to stretch to his scrotumicism region, Finlay's music hit. Out came Finlay and Hornswoggle for a warm-up match before ECW. Before the bell sounded, Santino showed off his unibrow to mock Santino. Finlay then put a green derby on Beth, who slowly dropped it and stepped on it.

She then slapped Finlay across the face, so Finlay smacked Santino hard across the face. Santino bailed to the floor to complain, then Beth told him to get his head back in this. Santino said he has this one. Beth shouted that he embarrassed her. Santino lowered the ropes, though, and insisted he start this one.

Finlay worked on Santino to start things off, then Hornswoggle tagged in and battled Santino while Santino was on his knees. Hornswoggle executed a lift-up DDT, then he went up top and hit a tadpole splash clear across the ring. Horny with the cover on Santino for the win as Beth could only watch from the apron in disdain. Afterward, Beth tried to rub Santino's belly and tell him it would be all right. Santino sold a neck injury.

Slammys:
With Beth still consoling Santino in the ring, Melina and Teddy Long were introduced to announce Diva of the Year. Melina talked about beauty, talent, and athleticism defining a diva. Teddy added that they hot. And the nominees are Beth Phoenix, Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, or Michelle McCool.

And the Slammy goes to...Melina's smile disappeared...she announced Beth Phoenix as the winner. They cut to the ring where Beth was trying to hold up Santino in the ring. She then comically dropped Santino like a bad habit and ran to the ring to accept the Slammy from Melina. Beth smiled, then looked deep into Melina's eyes with a crazy look in her eyes. Beth accepted on behalf of all the dominant divas across the world.

Beth then stared down Melina before giving her a playful shove. Melina took a step, then in her evening gown, landed a straight forearm smash. They brawled on stage for a few moments. Santino found himself on stage trying to assist, but Melina pushed Beth down and Beth went straight into Santino's scrotumicism region. Beth pause, then realized the error and tried to help Santino, who screamed like a girl and sold that he was going to throw up while bent over at the waist. PWtorch.com


12/15/08 Monday Night Raw - Pittsburgh, PA - Kelly Kelly & Melina vs. Beth Phoenix & Jillian Hall
Early on, a handful of hair on Kelly by Beth put Kelly on the mat to set up Jillian on the offensive attack. Kelly then flipped out of a side slam, but Jillian cut her off. Jillian then directed her attention to Melina and Kelly rolled her up from behind for the win.

Post-match: Beth and Jillian pounced on Kelly to beat her down after knocking Melina off the apron. Suddenly, Kane's music hit and the pyro freaked out Beth and Jillian. The divas split, then Kane stood over Kelly's fallen body. Kelly woke up and realized what was going on, so she slowly crawled away. Kane matched her inch by inch until leaning down to slowly extend his hand. Kelly breathed heavily, but then slid out of the ring to escape Kane. Kane didn't like that, so he took off after Kelly, who walked backwards up the entrance ramp to the backstage area. Kane chased after her inch by inch until they faded to break. PWtorch.com


01/05/09 Monday Night Raw - New Orleans, LA - Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix vs. Goldust & Melina
In-ring: Goldust was in the ring squatting down for a piece of action tonight. Melina then came out as his tag partner. Out next was Glamarella with Santino Marella holding Beth's Slammy and Beth holding her Women's Title.

Early on, Goldust tried to kiss Beth, who shied away before Goldy nailed a flying butt bomb on Santino to knock him to the mat. Goldust then clotheslined Santino over the top rope to the floor. The divas then entered the ring and Melina caught her in the corner for a sort-of turnaround head jam. She then bridge pinned Beth for the pin and the win.

After the match, Beth's #1 fan hopped the guardrail and tried to attack Melina, but security held her back. Melina wanted a piece of #1 Rosa Mendes, but security yanked her away. Melina then returned to ringside to celebrate the victory while Goldust disappeared and made himself invisible. After a replay of the finish, Melina celebrated with Goldust, who kinda walked around in a dazed state. PWtorch.com


01/12/09 Monday Night Raw - Sioux City, IA - Kelly Kelly & Melina vs. Beth Phoenix & Jillian
Beth Phoenix and Jillian Hall were in the ring for a divas tag match. Kelly Kelly came out first for the babyface divas team. As Melina made her ring intro, she was attacked by a member of the paparazzi. It was really Rosa Mendez in disguise. Beth Phoenix threw Melina into the security wall as soon as security dragged Mendez away. Phoenix shoved a camera in her face because "you've never looked so glamorous." Jillian Hall laughed in the background. The tag match is apparently off. PWtorch.com


01/19/09 Monday Night Raw - Chicago, IL - Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix - Non-title Match
Kelly sporting a Chicago Blackhawks half-jersey to get the local cheers. Beth quickly shoved Kelly down to the mat before Kelly kicked back only to take a big chest smash. Fans were hot with a "Kelly, Kelly" chant before Beth nailed her sit-out facebuster for the pin.

Backstage: Santino embraced Beth backstage after her match victory. Santino said he has a surprise present. Out came #1 stalker fan Rosa Mendes. He said he's giving her a special internship. Rosa said she'll do anything to learn from the best. Santino, "Pleaaaaaase, can we keep her????" Beth paused and said she'll think about it. She walked off, then Santino gave Rosa tips on how to impress her...tonight. PWtorch.com


01/25/09 Royal Rumble PPV - Detroit, MI - Beth Phoenix vs. Melina - Women's Title Match
Santino smiled at ringside as Phoenix outpowered Melina in the opening minutes. She butt-splashed her Umaga-style in the corner. In the Best Move Ever in a wrestling ring, Phoenix applied a half Boston crab and then, taking Melina's flexibility and using it against her, literally bashed Melina on the back of her head with her own boot repeatedly. Great innovative spot. Pheonix scored a near fall after a slightly botched side slam where she seemed to lose her footing a bit as she went down. Phoenix pressed Melina in the air off the top rope, but Melina slipped out and went for a roll-up, but Phoenix resisted. She hit a sunset flip a minute later for a near fall. Melina se up a 619, but rammed her knees into Phoenix's back instead. She followed with a running face plant for a near fall, screaming on her way. Melina set up her power legdrop, but Phoenix blocked it. Melina rolled up Phoenix seconds later and scored the pin.

Fine match. Again, that move where Phoenix kicked Melina with her own boot was priceless. Lawler commented on it after the match as something he'd never seen before. PWtorch.com


01/26/09 Monday Night Raw - Cleveland, OH - Melina & Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix & Jillian Hall
They showed freeze-frames of Melina beating Beth Phoenix to win the Women's Title at the Rumble.

In-ring: Melina came out sporting the Women's Title as the new champ after winning last night. Looked like the same outfit she wore last night. Kelly Kelly came out as her tag partner. Beth Phoenix, Santino, and Jillian Hall came out as the opposition.

Santino joined Lawler and Cole on commentary. Santino looked at Cole and said: "Look at you! You look fantastic! Have you been working out, J.R.? I didn't recognize you without your hat." Funny. Lawler agitated Santino by reminding him that Phoenix was no longer the champion. Santino said Beth has been very difficult to deal with the last 24 hours. Cole congratulated him on his record-setting effort in the Rumble last night. Santino said he wasn't even ready - "That stupid Kane." What was Beth's excuse last night? Santino said that Mexican Chihuahua got lucky. Jillian worked on Kelly, then Beth tagged in and went on the offensive. Suddenly, Rosa Mendes showed up ringside and yanked Melina off the ring apron. Kelly missed the hot tag opportunity, then Beth gave her the chicken wing front-face slam for the win. PWtorch.com


02/02/09 Monday Night Raw - St. Louis, MO - Beth Phoenix (w/Santino and Rosa Mendes) vs. Candice Michelle
Beth went to work on Candice and slammed her hard to the mat with a back suplex. Beth put her in the air for a gut wrench submission, but Candice slipped out into a roll-up for a two count. Candice began slapping/chopping Beth, then she went to the second rope for a turnaround spin kick. Santino was concerned as Candice continued on the offensive. Beth then came back with the double chicken-wing facebuster for the pin and the win. Afterward, Santino and Rosa celebrated with Beth, who wanted to pose herself. PWtorch.com


02/09/09 Monday Night Raw - Oakland, CA - Beth Phoenix (w/Santino Marella, Rosa Mendez) & Jillian Hall vs. Kelly Kelly & Melina
Lawler announced Melina would face Phoenix for the Diva's Championship next week. Melina gave Phoenix a big boot and landed by doing the splits. Phoenix yanked on Melina's hair from the ring apron to turn the momentum in the match. A minute later, with Melina back on offense, Mendez knocked her off balance as she went for a springboard. Phoenix then finished her off with her Glam Slam finisher. PWtorch.com


02/16/09 Monday Night Raw - Spokane, WA - Melina vs. Beth Phoenix - (w/Santino Marella, Rosa Mendez) - Women's Title
Lawler noticed that Santino shaved his unibrow and got highlights in his hair. He said it appeared he got a make-over. Phoenix dominated Melina in the opening minutes. Lawler: "I finally figured out what Divas want in a relationship. Security. Whenever I approach them backstage, that's what they yell." Mendez took a cheapshot at Melina at ringside, drawing Mickie James, Candice Michelle, and Kelly Kelly. They jumped Rosa and Santino. Melina rolled up a distracted Phoenix for the win. PWtorch.com


02/23/09 Monday Night Raw - Nashville, TN - Beth Phoenix/Santino Marella/Dolph Ziggler (w/Rosa Mendes) vs. Melina & Cryme Tyme
Backstage: Beth Phoenix, Santino Marella, and Rosa Mendez walked down the hall. Dolph Ziggler introduced himself to them. He said he and Beth are "into lots of love." Santino said Ziggler's got great abs, but they're not as good as his, but if he weren't wearing a fancy t-shirt, he'd show him.

The Match: Melina and Beth started things off against each other. Very quiet tonight. Cole isn't helping on play-by-play. Dolph and JTG tagged in to battle in the ring. Dolph short-armed Santino on a tag, then Shad tagged in and took apart Dolph. Shad then powered up and missed with a money-money elbow drop. Santino finally tagged in, then he fired himself up and ran into a clothesline from Shad, who pinned him for the win. That was quick. PWtorch.com


03/02/09 Monday Night Raw - Boston, MA - Jillian Hall & Beth Phoenix (w/Rosa Mendes) vs. Kelly Kelly & Mickie James
Melina and Maryse joined Cole and Lawler at ringside. Lawler said he hopes that's what heaven is like. Cole asked Maryse what brings her to Raw. She said she was invited, but she asked Melina what she was doing there. Kelly and Phoenix began. Phoenix dropped Kelly into the turnbuckles, and Kelly took a potentially nasty bump when the back of her head hit the middle turnbuckle. That's not the first time Phoenix just appears to be reckless with the well-being of her opponent. Lawler even characterized it as "reckless." Phoenix saved Jillian from a pin by Mickie, although it was one of those situations where the ref didn't need to "reward" the heels by stopping his count when Phoenix entered the ring since Jillian's shoulders were still down for a full three count with Mickie on top even as Phoenix interfered. Mickie kicked Phoenix and tagged in Kelly, who hit Phoenix with a sunset flip. Awkward finish as Phoenix had to stand there bent over waiting for Kelly to get to the top rope and execute the sunset flip. Kelly also seemed to barely keep her footing as she pushed off the top rope.

Afterward, Mendez attacked Kelly. Mickie made the save. When Melina tried to enter the ring, Maryse yanked her off the apron and DDT'd her onto the floor. The DDT looked nasty, but with all that hair it was tough to tell how hard the impact was, if any. PWtorch.com


03/16/09 Monday Night Raw - San Antonio, TX - Beth Phoenix (w/Santino Marella) & Layla & Jillian vs. Mickie James & Melina & Kelly Kelly
Santino joined Cole and Lawler on commentary. Santino said the women have a messy locker room. Lawler asked him how he knew or if he just heard rumors. Santino said he just heard about it. At 2:00 Mickie hot-tagged Melina, who hit a handspring elbow on Phoenix leading to a two count. Melina hit a Thesz press. Phoenix came right back with a backbreaker for a two count. Mickie kicked Santino in the gut when he headed to ringside. Then suddenly Melina schoolgirled a distracted Phoenix from behind for the win. PWtorch.com


03/23/09 Monday Night Raw - Kansas City, MO - Mickie James vs. Santino Marella (w/Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendez)
Santino Marella stood mid-ring and complained about not being allowed to wrestle in the Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania. He said he is going to be the winner. Beth Phoenix and Rosa Mendez shot him startled looks. He complained that he isn't being allowed in the match because of his "genitalia." He said he was told if he can beat Mickie James with one hand tied behind his back, he will show he is man enough to be Miss WrestleMania. A graphic showed 17 Divas, leaving eight mystery slots.

Santino tried to intimidate Mickie early, messing with her hair and charging at her. Mickie moved and tripped him to the mat, then tied both of his hands behind his back. Lawler said it looks like she's at a rodeo. Santino stood up and said he doesn't need any hands to beat her. She offered a test of strength. He kicked her to the mat and headbutted her. A second headbutt missed, but she sold it anyway. Santino tried to steamroll her, but she avoided him and then dropkicked him for a soft two count. Santino kicked Mickie and then tried to climb to the top rope. He had trouble getting up there without any hands. Mickie got up. When Mickie swung at Rosa, Beth jumped onto the ring apron and accidentally knocked Santino to the mat. Mickie then hit a spin kick for the win. PWtorch.com


03/30/09 Monday Night Raw - Dallas, TX - Alicia Fox/Bri Bella/Eve Torres/Tiffany/Kelly Kelly/Gail Kim/Maria/Mickie James/Melina vs. Jillian Hall/Beth Phoenix/Nikke Bella/Natayla/Layla/Michelle McCool/Rosa Mendes/Katie Lea
Only the babyface team got a collective ring intro, as the heels were already in the ring. What's the over/under on how ridiculously short this will be? Seven minutes? Maybe less? It opened with Mickie vs. Jillian. Tiffany tagged in. Then Glamazon. Tiffany surprised Katie Lea with a small package at 2:00. That gives new meaning to "ridiculously short" match. Winners: The babyfaces in 2:00.

With the women still in the ring, Santino Marella walked out in a black robe and said he's a modern-day Gloria Steinem and Davey Crockett - an equal rights pioneer. He said he took his case to Jack Tunney, then noted he actually died a few years ago. He said he's challenging the women to a swimsuit competition. He said he's going to prove he has what it takes to be Miss WrestleMania. Lawler said, "This is going to be bad." He revealed his "Mankini" and began dancing. It was a really small black Speedo with some sort of suspender contraption that could also double as a parachute harness. Phoenix freaked out and insisted he put the robe back on. The Divas gane-tackled him and then threw him to the floor.  PWtorch.com


03/31/09 Internet News - Santino-Divas Battle Royal
WWE officials have given thought to Santino Marella participating in the 25-Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania XXV in drag, reports The Sun. Rajah.com


04/05/09 Wrestlemania XXV PPV - Houston, TX - 25 Diva Battle Royal
They went right from Kid Rock performance, to the bell ringing for this match. All of the women were already in the ring. Mae Young was the guest time keeper at ringside, with Candice Michelle sitting next to her. Rosa Mendez was the first eliminated. Women are eliminated if their feet hit the floor, whether or not they went over the top rope or through the ropes. Regarding May, Lawler said, "She remembers back when she was a beautiful diva. Then the meteor hit and the dinosaurs died." Molly Holly and Sunny were among the early eliminations. They flew to Houston for that? Santino was dressed in drag in the ring just avoiding any contact. The final five were Santino, Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, Mickie James, and Melina. McCool and Mickie tumbled to the floor next. Santino then knocked Phoenix and Melina to the floor to win. The crowd chanted "San-tin-o!" afterward. The announcers were instructed to play dumb, as they pretended they didn't know who it was.

Afterward, Santino claimed he was Santina Marella, Santino's twin sister from Italy. He cried as Candice put the Diva Crown on his head. Beth Phoenix was upset that he stole her moment. Santino did a full fledged celebration dance including the splits in the ring. Cole did his fake forced laugh, while people the crowd seemed to getting a kick out of it, although a few seemed disgusted and almost distraught at what they were watching.
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WebMaster's Note: This was a total let down. Now I might be able to see why they didn't announce each and every woman while entering the ring, but some of us wanted to see people like Sunny or Molly. Jerry the "King" informed us that Sunny was in the ring, but we never saw her, even when she was thrown out. And Molly we only got a glimpse of for about a second and a half, with her face buried in the floor when she went over. I thought part of the "coolness" factor was going to be seeing the "old timers" that we haven't seen in a while. Well forget that. The camera work was pretty poor as they mainly focused on "Santina" staying away from everyone and roaming around the ring. Weak match all the way around although it did end up humorous.


04/06/09 Monday Night Raw - Houston, TX - Santina Marella vs. Beth Phoenix
Santina Marella came out wearing her crown. She called her brother "obnoxiously good looking and manly." She said when he wasn't allowed in the battle royal, his heart was broken, but it's mended now because his flesh and blood won instead of him. "So many feelings were running through my feminine body parts," she said. She wondered if she'd be on the calender of Sports Illustrated or maybe she'll meet a nice man and have babies. Lawler said, "So, Michael, are you available?" She fantasized about being Miss WrestleMania some day. Beth Phoenix's music interrupted. She strode to the ring with Rosa Mendez, looking quite upset.

Santina introduced herself to Beth as Lawler chuckled. Beth said, "Cut the crap, okay? What are you trying to do? I'll tell you what. You're embarrassing yourself in front of all of these people. And don't let me ever catch you in the Divas' locker room again." Santina asked, "Where am I supposed to change?" Beth complained that she threw her over the top rope. Santina said it was "every woman for herself." Beth challenged her to a match. Santina said she's jealous because she's more woman than she'll ever be. Santina accepted her challenge. Santina called for a referee. [Commercial Break]

Santina danced after the break. Cole called it the most ridiculous thing he's ever seen and seemed genuinely cracked up. This is really funny. Santina is 100 percent into it. Cole plugged that fans can see the entire performance at WWE.com.

Beth opened with a chop to Santina's chest. Cole and Lawler played it up tongue-in-cheek that Santina is really Santino's twin sister. Beth spanked Santina early. Cole said, "This is just bizarre." Santina landed on Beth for the win. PWtorch.com


04/10/09 Friday SmackDown! - Austin, TX - The Great Khali vs. Santino Marella
As Santino walked out, Ross and Grisham, with a tongue-and-cheek tone, talked about Santina being Santino's twin sister. He entered the ring and addressed his presence on Raw. He said there are a whole bunch of Divas who are upset that he is Mr. WrestleMania. When a picture was shown of Santina, he said, "She's gorgeous." Santino said he wanted to come to Smackdown this week, so he talked to Teddy Long and got permission. He said he might be drafted next Monday, plus he wants to show that there's more than one Marella you should be jealous of. He issued an open challenge to any Superstar in the back. The Great Khali walked out, accompanied by Ranjin Singh.

Singh said Great Khali says he doesn't have to fight him tonight - on one condition. "The Great Khali thinks that your sister Santina is hot," he said. Khali smiled as Singh said Khali can't think of anyone but Santina. He wants her to be his guest on the Khali Kiss-Cam. He said if Santino makes sure that happens, he won't have to fight him. "You think my sister is some kind of woman of the night, huh? You think my sister graduated from the University of Texas?" said Santino. Great line. He said he's going to say on behalf of his sister no. "You could probably open your mouth and swallow her whole like Jonah the Whale," he said. Khali couldn't keep a straight face as he spoke what sounded like nonsense. Singh said Khali said Santino's answer was wrong, so the match is on.

Khali gave Santino a Punjabi Plunge and it was over just like that. PWtorch.com


04/13/09 Monday Night Raw - Atlanta, GA - Santino Marella vs. The Great Khali
Santino(a)'s music hit. Out came the man version of Santino. No sign of Beth Phoenix. Okay, Raw is definitely not winning this match. Santino faces someone up next. Oh, how I envy the live crowd getting an entire commercial break of Santino doing something. [Commercial Break]

In-ring: Santino was still in the ring, then Great Khali showed up with Singh to squash Santino. Khali sporting some new bright red pajama pants. Singh with longer sideburns. Grisham said business needs to pick up for Smackdown quickly. Before the match could start, Beth Phoenix showed up with Rosa Mendes. She said she was coming out here to inform Santino that something else is on the line tonight per Vickie. If Khali wins, then Santina will be a guest on the Khali Kiss Cam next week.

Santino tried to collect himself with more on the line than he bargained for, but Khali shoved him across the ring. Khali made Santino scream like Carlton Banks on Fresh Prince, then Santino held onto the ropes for dear life. Santino tried to charge Khali, but Khali chopped him down. Khali with a boot on the chest for the pin. PWtorch.com


04/20/09 Monday Night Raw - London, UK - Melina vs. Beth Phoenix (w/Santino and Rosa Mendes)
In-ring: Santino Marella's music hit. He came out to the ring and pretended to shyly wave off the adoration from the fans. They recapped the 25-diva battle royale deal at Mania where Santina Marella won. Back to Raw where Santino said his twin sister has to go to Smackdown and kiss Great Khali. He said they aren't happy, but they are honorable. Santino then called out Santina. He said some people have the audacity to say they are the same person. So wrong. Cue up the Rico theme music. Santina then appeared on Santina's Casa from the video screen. Santina said she cannot kiss Khali because she has developed a blister on her lip. Santina said she's in the best country in the world, Italy, and there is no way she can go to Smackdown to kiss the Great Khali. Suddenly, the video sped up to blow Santino's cover. "Oh my, um...my sister loves the eh red bull. Haha."

Santino then read a poem about her "beautiful" sister Santina. Both born in 1985, parents were models. Suddenly, Beth Phoenix's music interrupted. She came out with Rosa Mendes and she wasn't too happy about these developments. Beth said it's too bad about Santino's sister. She said Santina will kiss Khali after all at Backlash. Santina started rambling on the video and Santino screamed for her to shut up. "Shutta up your face!" Turn off the eh TV." Santino said Beth is just covered in the jealousy just like her poor sister is covered in the eh blister. He said Beth will never be Miss WrestleMania. Melina's music then interrupted to further complicate issues here tonight. Melina was drafted to Smackdown, but she's back on Raw. WWE is really stretching out this "taking care of business on Raw before moving brands." Match up next. [Commercial Break]

Beth went for the trademark power offense/submission holds early on, but Melina made a comeback. She was in position to win, but Rosa got on the apron to try to run interference at 3:00, but Melina knocked her to the floor. Beth tried to sneak up behind her to take advantage, but Melina countered with a victory roll-up for the pin and the win. PWtorch.com


04/26/09 Backlash PPV - Providence, RI - Beth Phoenix vs. Santina Marella
Backstage Beth Phoenix, with Rosa Mendez, walked up to Santino Marella supposedly talking to Santina on his phone. She told Santino to just admit he dressed up as Santina to become Miss WrestleMania. Santino blew off such an outlandish accusation and said she's ashamed of losing to his twin sister at WrestleMania. Santino said she should kiss the Great Khali to prove she's more woman than Santina. Phoenix said that won't happen, and she's not kissing him anymore. She stormed away. Santino shouted at her that he faked every "you know what" while they were together.

In-ring: Runjin Singh led Great Khali to the ring for the Khali Kiss Cam. Singh told Santina to hurry on out and experience a real woman. Rico's music hit and Santina came out playing bashful as the apparently unaware Khali sold excitement. Santina said she would love to kiss Khali, but she's not who she says she is. Khali demanded an explanation. Santina said she's been trying to pass as something she's not ... a single girl. "I'm in love with another man!" Santina said. She said to kiss Khali would betray everything she stands for. Khali didn't get it. Or, whatever. Who is it?

Santina stammered and stammered before blurting out, "J.R." Cut to a shot of Jim Ross at the broadcast table looking so excited to be part of this storyline. "I love you so much," Santina said. "Good for you," Ross said. Lawler chuckled as Ross tried to play it cool. Singh translated that Khali totally understands and he no longer requires a kiss...provided that Santina proves her love...by kissing J.R. right now. "C'mon, Mr. BBQ man," Cole said. Ross mocked Cole then shot back, "Who fed you that line?"

Santina pretended to be fainting. Beth Phoenix's music interrupted and she stormed out with Rosa. She's sick and tired of this going on. Beth said Santina never should have been in the battle royale and she wants to challenge for the Miss WrestleMania crown right now. Singh asked how she dared interrupted a moment of love. Phoenix explained to Khali that Santina is a man. She asked if all the women in his hometown are so damn ugly that he finds "that" to be attractive. Santina said, "I'm pretty!" Phoenix said either that or he is the biggest idiot walking the face of the Earth today. Khali chopped her on the head and then shoved her to the mat. Santina then covered her and the ref counted to three. Apparently Santina retained her Miss WrestleMania crown. Lawler said he's almost as speechless as J.R. Lawler ribbed Ross, saying his girlfriends bra strap is showing. Afterward, Khali smiled at Santina. Santina tried to escape. Khali tore off her top. Santina ran around covering her breasts, uh, pecs and ran to the back. Khali sniffed her top and signaled it stunk.
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04/27/09 Monday Night Raw - Bridgeport, CT - Santina Marella & Kelly Kelly & Bri Bella & Mickie James vs. Maryse & Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendez & Jillian Hall
Lawler said Santina appears to have recovered from the embarrassment of being stripped topless last night. Lawler said Bri was one of their luckiest picks. Bri hid under the ring, but then both Bella Twins stuck their heads out from under the ring apron. And then Hornswoggle popped up between them. Hornswoggle chased Mendez away from the ring. Jillian and Maryse chased Hornswoggle back under the ring. When they bent over to go after him, he sprayed them with a fire extinguisher. Santino then surprised Jillian with a roll-up for the win. As Santina celebrated on the ring apron, Hornswoggle looked up her skirt and he looked horrified at what he saw. Lawler said Hornswoggle will be scarred for life. Hornswoggle fell over backwards. Lawler said he might have had a mini heart attack. Santina acted bashful when she realized what happened. PWtorch.com


05/04/09 Monday Night Raw - Buffalo, NY
Santino talked to Kelly Kelly backstage. He told her she's going to have a blast teaming with his twin sister Santina on Superstars. Kelly said she's looking forward to meeting her. Santino said last week she was breathed on by Vickie "Guerrera" and now she has the swine flu, which is funny since Vickie is "snort - snort, pig like." Chavo Guerrero walked up. Santino began singing his entrance song. Chavo shoed Kelly away, the first time any man has ever done that to her. He then asked Santino if he was making fun of his aunt. He said nobody who wants to make it on Raw should do that. Santino apologized and sent a message to Vickie. He then made pig snorting sounds, laughed, and walked away. PWtorch.com


05/07/09 WWE Superstars - Santina Marella & Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendes
Santina Marella partnered with the lovely Kelly Kelly to take on Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendes.With the help of Kelly Kelly’s gymnast-like athleticism, Santina and Kelly picked up a tag team victory when the blond bombshell pinned Mendes, securing Miss WrestleMania’s winning streak. WWE.com


05/11/09 Monday Night Raw - Columbus, OH - Beth Phoenix (w/Rosa Mendez) vs. Santina Marella
Vickie's office: Chavo and Vickie talked excitedly about how great the Exhibition Match went. Santina Marella then stormed in and Vickie asked Santina why she called her a Swine pig last week. She/he said it was her stupid brother last week. Chavo told Santino(a) to give it up because they all know she's Santino. Vickie brought in Beth and Rosa to prove a point. She told Beth to kiss Santino. Santina freaked. Rosa then approached Santino(a) and kissed him(her). Santino(a) enjoyed it a bit much, so Chavo said that proves she's Santino. Santino(a) took a deep breath, then said he/she's a - how you say it? - ah lesbiano.

The Match: Crowd chanted for "Santina" after the opening bell. Beth landed an abrupt elbow smash after a little posing from Santina. Beth then clotheslined Santina over the top rope to the floor. She followed with a press slam through the ropes back into the ring. Beth then slapped on an abdominal stretch before putting him/her in the Masterlock. Cole rhetorically asked how long this feud has been going on for, and he suggested two months. More like two years. Beth had enough and blasted Santina with elbow strikes, but Santina rolled her up for a surprise pin and the win. PWtorch.com


05/18/09 Monday Night Raw - Louisville KY - Divas Battle Royal - #1 Contender Match to Divas Title
Mayrse joined Cole and Lawler on commentary. She corrected Cole's pronunciation of her name. She said it's "Mah-reese'" rather than "Mauw-reese." Mickie James, Bri Bella, Nikki Bella, Rosa Mendez, Jillian Hall, Beth Phoenix, and Kelly Kelly. First out were Rosa Mendez and Bri Bella in the opening minute. It came down to Mickie, Kelly, and Phoenix within two minutes. Maryse said there's nothing glamorous about Phoenix. Kelly re-entered the ring and dropkicked Phoenix out of the ring. Maryse sprayed Mickie in the eyes with something as the ref was occupied on the other side of the ring. Kelly then kicked Mickie to the floor, not knowing what happened, and got the win. PWtorch.com


05/18/09 Monday Night Raw - Louisville KY - Santino Marella vs. Chavo Guerrero
Santino sold a leg injury a minute into the match, so he asked for some in the corner. He then comically "walked it off" by bouncing off the ropes with a stiff-legged gait. Chavo then ran him over with a clothesline to end it. Chavo put Santino in a seated stretch, then Santino did a comical "I'm going to explode or break the Masterlock!" expression as he tried to escape. Chavo started slapping Santino, who then started to Hulk Up. "You ah make me ah so mad!" he shouted. Santino landed an elbow smash and discovered he had actual ability to wrestle. Santino landed a clothesline and was shocked at all of these offensive moves working. He was gaining confidence before running into a boot in the corner. Chavo then went up top for a frog splash, but Santino rolled out of the way. He then ducked a corner splash and grappled Chavo with a jackknife pin for the win.

Post-match: Chavo took the mic and said this isn't a joke or funny. He told Santino to tell his sister, Santina, to go get dressed because she's defending the Miss WrestleMania crown tonight against her aunt, Vickie. Santino took it in stride and said she can beat her.

Vickie Guerrero Office: Chavo was giving Vickie some pointers about how to hit the frog splash. Chavo was flat on his back and Vickie vowed to call the match off. Santina Marella then walked in and said it's a shame if she calls the match off. She(he) said the only way she'll win is if...pigs fly. Vickie declared the match is back on. Santina did some more oink-oinks, then walked off. Chavo told Vickie to trust him. So, does Santino get paid twice?

Vickie Guerrero (w/Chavo Guerrero) vs. Santino(a) Marella
Bell sounded and Santina took the mic to say something. She (he) knows Vickie is jealous because he/she has a body like this and she has a body like that. Vickie slapped Santina and reminded her that she's a lesbianio. They shared an unfortunate liplock and Chavo stormed in not amused by this. Chavo then re-booked this as a No DQ match. Santina acted shocked. So, how would Spike TV handle this potential half-man on woman violence? In any event, Chavo stormed the ring and beat down Santina from behind. Chavo pounded on Santina, who fought back with some manly right hands. Crowd did the "booh/yay" for when they switched control. Santina then dumped Chavo over the top rope to the floor. Suddenly, William Regal jumped into the ring and beat the crap out of Santina. Regal landed a huge knee smash, then Vickie pounced on Santina for the pin and the win. Vickie howled and screamed in delight for winning the new Miss WrestleMania. Chavo then brought out the sash and crown to give to Vickie, who paraded around the ring. PWtorch.com


05/25/09 Monday Night Raw - Los Angeles CA - Chavo Guerrero & Beth Phoenix vs. Santino Marella & Mickie James
Man on man and woman on woman here, then Santino and Chavo got caught up brawling during the divas portion of the match. The distraction allowed Mickie to roll up Beth from behind for the win. Chavo in trouble. Post-match: GM Vickie came out on stage sporting the Miss WrestleMania crown. She confidently said Chavo will be in her corner at Extreme Rules. Santino said he a ton of ideas for their Extreme Rules PPV match. Leaning Tower of Pisa Pepperoni match. Or a Pasta Primavera on a Pole match. Vince Russo special? Santino then decided on a Hog Pin match.PWtorch.com


06/01/09 Monday Night Raw - Birmingham, AL - Maryse & Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly & Mickie James
Typical back-and-forth exchanges in this one. Beth and Mickie brawled to the floor, leaving Maryse and Kelly. Maryse nailed a DDT with an extra whip (to match her trademark hair whip) on Kelly for the pin and the win. Maryse celebrated post-match. PWtorch.com


06/01/09 Monday Night Raw - Birmingham, AL - Santino Marella vs. Vickie Guerrero
In-ring: Vickie was waving to the crowd sporting her Miss WrestleMania sash. Santino came out to the ring as Lawler narrated clips of previous Hog Pen matches in WWE history. Just focused on the pigs in the slop. No shots of the Godwins or Triple H. Perhaps a match Hunter doesn't want his likeness associated with.

Santino picked up a bucket of slop and threatened to hit Vickie with it. Crowd screamed as William Regal and Matt Hardy stormed the ring. Santino spun around and "accidentally" flung the slop everywhere, landing on Regal, the cameraman, and the announcers. Regal sold it for a while so the crowd could get a good laugh, then Hardy and Regal beat up Santino. Hardy landed a Cast Shot on Santino before Regal and Hardy put Santino in position to accept more slop on the mat. Vickie cackled as she grabbed another bucket of slop and teased Santino's lifeless body with more punishment. She slowly dropped some slop on Santino's scrotumus region before slowly pouring it out on Santino's face, neck, and eyes. She covered Santino's torso with slop while cackling. Lawler said every pig has its day, like every dog has its day. Vickie put her foot on Santino's chest to close the segment.PWtorch.com


06/07/09 Extreme Rules PPV - New Orleans, LA - Miss WrestleMania Vickie Guerrero & Chavo Guerrero vs. Santino(a) Marella - Hog Pen Match
Chavo took a bath in the mud early on, but he knocked down Santina. Chavo thought Santina was done, so Vickie came in to make the pin. Santina popped up to life, though. Chavo tried to slop Santina with a bucket full of pig feed, but Santina ducked and Vickie was slopped by Chavo. Santina then slopped Chavo and punched the bucket into Chavo's face. Santina KO'ed Chavo, then made the cover on Vickie for the pin and the win. Afterward, Vickie and Chavo yelled at each other with Vickie taking out her frustration on Chavo. Santina celebrated as the crown was re-awarded to him/her/it.

Winner: Santino(a) at 3:30 to capture the Miss WrestleMania crown. Please, oh please, let this be over with so Santino can return to the babyface program where he discovers his ability to wrestle. PWtorch.com


06/11/09 WWE Superstars - Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendes vs. Brie & Nikki Bella
Apparently there was a storyline development we missed reuniting the Bella Twins after their family squabble was at the heart of the Colons vs. Miz & Morrison program culminating at WrestleMania 25. Either that or they patched things up shopping. Beth dominated early on, then Nikki (I think) made a comeback. Rosa ran interference when Nikki had a pin, which allowed Beth to come back with the double-underhook front-facebuster for the pin and the win.

Winners: Beth & Rosa in 4:00. Fine tag match. WWE has some rebuilding to do with Beth's character after they streeeeetched out the Beth-Santino break-up for seemingly five months too long. WWE.com


06/22/09 Monday Night Raw - Green Bay, WI - Mickie James & Brie/Nikki Bella vs. Maryse, Beth Phoenix and Rosa Mendes
Heel divas worked over the Bellas early on in the match to build up to Mickie's hot tag and comeback. Mickie cleaned house on Rosa, then knocked Maryse off the apron, but Beth interjected. Action broke down with the Bellas clearing Beth out of the ring. Chaos then settled down and Mickie was left in the ring with Rosa to smash her with a superkick for the pin. Afterward, Maryse tried to snip at Mickie's heels, but Mickie sent her away. Maryse then directed her frustrations toward Rosa for losing again. PWtorch.com


06/29/09 Monday Night Raw - San Jose, CA - Kelly Kelly vs. Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix vs. Rosa Mendes
Mickie James defeated Kelly Kelly and Beth Phoenix and Rose Mendez when she pinned Mendez at 5:00 to earn a shot at Maryse's Divas Title at Night of the Champions. Maryse joined in on commentary. As Phoenix punched Mickie, Rosa stepped in to help and it seemed to upset Phoenix. Mickie avoided a Phoenix suplex and then applied an inverted sleeper. Mendez then put Mickie in a sleeper. Kelly jumped on Mendez's back with her own sleeper. Phoenix escaped and shoved the other three into the corner turnbuckle. Kelly got a near fall on Phoenix after a sunset flip. Mickie moved in and went for a pin, but Mendez broke that up with a backslide of her own. Maryse indicated she wanted to face Kelly if she had a choice, almost to the point of seeming to have a crush on her. Mickie eventually finished Mendez with a DDT. Mickie and Maryse had a staredown afterward, then she hugged Kelly afterward. PWtorch.com


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