Naomi (wrestler)

Naomi
Naomi in 2017
Birth name Trinity McCray
Born (1987-11-30) November 30, 1987
Sanford, Florida, United States
Residence Pensacola, Florida, United States
Spouse(s)
Family Anoaʻi
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Ms. Florida[1]
Naomi[2]
Naomi Knight[3]
Naomi Night[4]
Trinity McCray[1]
Billed height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[5]
Billed weight 121 lb (55 kg)
Billed from "Planet Funk"
Orlando, Florida[5]
Trained by Florida Championship Wrestling[6]
Debut September 3, 2009[6]

Trinity Fatu[7] (née McCray; born November 30, 1987) is an American wrestler, actress, model, dancer and singer signed to WWE, performing on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Naomi.

In August 2009, McCray signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was assigned to its past developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), where she was the inaugural FCW Divas Champion. In August 2010, she competed in the all-female third season of NXT, where she came in second place. In January 2012, she made her main roster debut alongside Cameron, forming The Funkadactyls. Since July 2013, Naomi has appeared as one of the main cast members of the reality television series Total Divas.

In February 2017, Naomi won the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at the Elimination Chamber event, becoming the first African-American woman to capture the title. After vacating the title due to injury, Naomi regained the championship two months later at WrestleMania 33 and became the inaugural winner of the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal at the following year's WrestleMania.

Early life

McCray was born in Sanford, Florida.[6] She was a cheerleader and dancer for the NBA Orlando Magic basketball team franchise from 2007 to mid-2009. She also starred as a background dancer for rapper Flo Rida.[5]

World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE

Florida Championship Wrestling and NXT (2009–2011)

In August 2009, McCray signed a contract with WWE, where she reported to their then-developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW).[8] She made her in-ring debut in October, where she and Alex Riley lost to AJ Lee and Brett DiBiase in a mixed tag team match.[9] On the June 20, 2010 episode of FCW TV, Naomi defeated Serena Deeb to become the inaugural FCW Divas Champion.[10] On the August 29 episode of FCW TV, Naomi competed in a match against Lee, where both the Queen of FCW title and the FCW Divas Championship were on the line, which ended in a double count-out.[11] On the August 31 episode of NXT, it was announced that Naomi would be part of the all-female third season of NXT, with Kelly Kelly as her pro.[12] Naomi debuted on the September 7 episode of NXT, where she teamed with Kelly to face fellow rookie Maxine and Alicia Fox in winning effort after Naomi pinned Maxine.[13] On the September 21 episode of NXT, she teamed with Kelly and Jamie Keyes, defeating Layla, Michelle McCool, and Kaitlyn.[14] On the October 26 episode of NXT, Naomi defeated Maxine in a singles match.[15] On November 30, Naomi lost the competition to Kaitlyn, placing second in the season.[16] On the January 23, 2011 episode of FCW TV, Naomi dropped the championship to Lee.[17]

The Funkadactyls (2012–2014)

Naomi (left) at the ring along Brodus Clay, dance partner Cameron, and Hornswoggle (front) in April 2012

On the January 9, 2012 episode of Raw, Naomi made her main roster debut alongside Cameron as valets for the returning Brodus Clay, where the duo was dubbed The Funkadactyls.[18] On the TLC pre-show on December 16, Naomi scored a victory in a Santa's Little Helpers battle royal, earning a match against Divas Champion Eve later that night, where she was defeated by Eve.[19][20]

On the March 15, 2013 episode of SmackDown, The Funkadactyls were attacked backstage by The Bella Twins, starting a feud between the two teams.[21] It was announced on March 27 that The Funkadactyls, Clay, and Tensai, collectively known as Tons of Funk, was set to face Team Rhodes Scholars (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow) and the Bella Twins in an eight-person mixed tag team match at WrestleMania 29. After the match was cut due to time constraints, it instead took place the following night on Raw, with Tons of Funk coming out victorious.[22] On the August 26 episode of Raw, Naomi was ringside for a match between Natalya and Brie Bella alongside the cast of Total Divas, which ended with Divas Champion AJ Lee coming out and cutting a worked shoot promo directed at the women.[23] On the September 15, Naomi competed against Natalya, Brie Bella, and Lee in a fatal four-way match for the Divas Championship at Night of Champions, where Lee retained the title.[24] The cast of Total Divas went on to defeat Lee, Alicia Fox, Aksana, Kaitlyn, Rosa Mendes, Tamina Snuka and Summer Rae) in a traditional elimination tag team match at Survivor Series as well as a rematch on the following night on Raw.[25][26] On December 15 at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, Naomi, Cameron and Tensai abandoned Clay due to his attitude, effectively disbanding Tons of Funk.[27]

In January 2014, Naomi received a push, facing the Divas Champion Lee in various matches.[28][29][30] On the February 3 episode of Raw, Naomi suffered a legitimate displaced fracture of the orbital bone during a match against Aksana.[31][32] She returned on the March 17 episode of Raw, teaming with Cameron to defeat Lee and Snuka in a tag team match.[33] On April 6 at WrestleMania XXX, Naomi competed in the Vickie Guerrero Invitational match for the Lee's Divas Championship, where Lee successfully retained her title.[34] On the June 17 episode of Main Event, Naomi defeated the new Divas Champion Paige in a non-title match, which led to a championship match at Money in the Bank, in which Naomi was defeated.[35] On the July 7 episode of Raw, Cameron and Naomi lost to Lee and Paige in a tag team match, which caused a brawl to ensue between Cameron and Naomi, officially disbanding The Funkadactyls.[36] After weeks of interfering in each other's matches,[37] Naomi and Cameron faced off on the Battleground pre-show, where Cameron was victorious after she grabbed Naomi's tights.[38] On August 30, Naomi announced on that she had been out of action following minor surgery on her orbital bone.[39] After making her return, Naomi went on to secure victories over Cameron on the September 15 episode of Raw[40] and on the October 9 episode of Superstars.[41] At Survivor Series, Naomi participated in a traditional elimination tag team match, where she eliminated Cameron before eventually pinning Paige to get the win for her team in a clean sweep.[42]

Women's Revolution (2014–2016)

In December, Naomi became involved with The Usos' feud with The Miz, in which Naomi and Jimmy Uso's real-life relationship was acknowledged on-screen. The Miz then began offering to help further Naomi's musical career as well as showing some hints of flirtation, much to Jimmy's dismay.[43][44] On the December 16 episode of Super SmackDown Live, Naomi competed against Nikki Bella for the Divas Championship, where she lost the match after Jimmy Uso caused a distraction due to his anger of The Miz being present.[45] On the December 29 episode of Raw, she celebrated with her husband and brother-in-law after the Usos won their second WWE Tag Team Championship from The Miz and Damien Mizdow.[46] The storyline continued with Alicia Fox joining The Miz and Mizdow after she attacked Naomi backstage, leading to a series of mixed tag team matches, where Naomi and the Usos repeatedly lost.[47][48] At Fastlane, Naomi was ringside when The Usos dropped the WWE Tag Team Championship to Tyson Kidd and Cesaro.[49] The following night on Raw, The Usos lost a rematch for the title after a distraction provided by Natalya.[50] On the February 26 episode of SmackDown, Naomi was defeated by Natalya in a singles match.[51] On March 29, she accompanied The Usos during their match on the WrestleMania 31 pre-show, in which they unsuccessfully challenged Kidd and Cesaro for the WWE Tag Team Championship.[52]

On the March 30 and April 6 episodes of Raw, Naomi pinned the Divas Champion Nikki Bella.[53][54] On the April 13 episode of Raw, Naomi participated in a battle royal to determine the number one contender to the Divas Championship, where she was defeated.[55] After the bout, Naomi attacked Paige for eliminating her to ultimately win the match, turning heel for the first time in her career.[56] After the announcement that Paige had been injured following the attack,[57] Naomi was granted a match against Bella for the title at Extreme Rules,[58] where she failed to win after interference from Brie Bella.[59] In May, Naomi formed an alliance with the returning Tamina.[60] The duo went on to compete in a tag team match against The Bella Twins at Payback, which Naomi and Tamina won.[61] On the May 18 episode of Raw, Naomi competed in another championship match against Nikki Bella, where Bella retained the title after Tamina caused a disqualification.[62] After Paige returned, a triple threat match was made between Naomi, Paige and Nikki Bella at Elimination Chamber, however she once again failed to capture the title.[63]

Naomi (front center), along fellow Team B.A.D. & Blonde members, walking to the ring before their match at the WrestleMania 32 event in April 2016

On the July 13 episode of Raw, after weeks of the Divas division being dominated by The Bella Twins and their ally Alicia Fox for weeks, Stephanie McMahon called for a "Divas Revolution," subsequently introducing the debuting NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks to align with Naomi and Tamina, as well as Charlotte and Becky Lynch to align with Paige, leading to a brawl between the three teams.[64][65][66] The three teams ultimately facedoff in a three team elimination match on August 23 at SummerSlam, which was won by Team PCB.[67] Naomi, Tamina and Sasha Banks, known as Team B.A.D. remained together throughout the rest of the year.[68][69][70][71][72][73] On the February 1, 2016 episode of Raw, Banks announced her departure from the team, which caused Naomi and Tamina to attack her, officially disbanding the team.[74][75] The feud continued throughout February,[76][77][78][79] culminating in a tag team match at Fastlane, where Naomi and Tamina lost to Banks and her partner Lynch.[80] On the WrestleMania 32 pre-show, Naomi and Tamina teamed up with Lana, Emma, and Summer Rae in a 10-Diva tag team match against Brie Bella, Paige, Fox, Eva Marie, and Natalya, where Naomi's team was defeated.[81] In early May, Tamina underwent knee surgery in order to repair torn ligaments[82] while Naomi became inactive due to a torn ankle tendon, ending their partnership.[83]

SmackDown Women's Champion (2016–2017)

Following a hiatus due to injury and shooting The Marine 5: Battleground, Naomi was drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the 2016 WWE draft on July 19.[83][84][85] She made her first appearance on the July 26 episode SmackDown Live in an in-ring segment involving all of the women of the brand.[86] On the August 16 episode of SmackDown Live, Naomi debuted a new style, entrance, and theme, establishing herself as a face for the first time in over a year.[87] On August 21 at SummerSlam, Naomi competed in a six-woman tag team match alongside Becky Lynch and Carmella against Natalya, Alexa Bliss, and Nikki Bella, where Naomi's team was defeated after Bella pinned Carmella.[88] On September 11 at Backlash, Naomi competed in a six-pack elimination challenge to determine the inaugural WWE SmackDown Women's Champion, where she would eliminate Bliss before she herself was eliminated by Natalya.[89] Naomi was revealed as Bliss's opponent replacing the injured Lynch at No Mercy, where she was victorious.[90] On November 20, Naomi competed as part of the SmackDown women's team against the Raw women's team at the Survivor Series pay-per-view, where Naomi's team was defeated.[91]

After two months of inactivity, Naomi made her return on the January 24, 2017 episode of SmackDown Live, igniting a feud with Bliss.[92] She went on to pin Bliss in tag team matches on two separate occasions at the Royal Rumble and on SmackDown Live.[93][94][95] On February 12, Naomi competed against Bliss at Elimination Chamber, where she was victorious, becoming the SmackDown Women's Champion for the first time in her career as well as the first African-American woman to capture the title.[96][97] The following Tuesday, she was forced to relinquish the title due to a legitimate injury she sustained during the match.[98][99] On April 2, Naomi made her in-ring return in a six-pack challenge in her hometown of Orlando at WrestleMania 33, where she made Bliss submit, successfully regaining the SmackDown Women's Championship.[100][101] Two days later, Naomi defeated Bliss in a rematch to retain the championship, ending the feud between the two.[102] On the April 18 episode of SmackDown Live, Naomi was defeated by Charlotte Flair in a non-title match, resulting in Flair earning a match for the SmackDown Women's Championship the following week, which ended in a no contest after an interference by Natalya, Carmella, and Tamina. On May 21, Naomi, Flair, and Lynch were defeated by Natalya, Carmella, and Tamina in a six-woman tag team match at Backlash.[103] On June 18, Naomi defeated Lana to retain the SmackDown Women's Championship at Money in the Bank.[104] She then went on to retain the title over Lana two more times on the June 27 and July 4 episodes of SmackDown Live.[105][106] In July, Naomi debuted a customized title belt with glow-in-the-dark lights of various colors.[107][108][109] On August 20 at SummerSlam, Naomi dropped the SmackDown Women's Championship to Natalya, ending her reign at 140 days.[110][111] On November 19 at Survivor Series, Naomi competed in a 5-on-5 elimination tag team match, where she eliminated Raw team captain Alicia Fox, before she herself was eliminated by Sasha Banks, with her team ultimately losing the match.[112]

Various accomplishments (2017–present)

On January 28, 2018, Naomi competed in the inaugural 30-woman Royal Rumble match at Royal Rumble, where she was tossed out of the Rumble onto a pile of Superstars at ringside and ended up on the ringside barricade, still not having touched the arena floor. Desperate to stay in the bout, Naomi tightrope-walked along the barricade, commandeered special guest ring announcer Maria Menounos’ chair at ringside and propelled herself forward with her feet on the chair and her hands on the floor. However, once she got back in the ring, she was eliminated by Nia Jax.[113] At WrestleMania 34, Naomi went on to win the inaugural WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal by last eliminating Bayley.[114] On the May 22 episode of SmackDown, Naomi qualified for the 2018 women's Money in the Bank after defeating Sonya Deville. However, she was unsuccessful in winning the match despite a close effort.[115]

Other media

Since July 2013, Naomi has been a main cast member on the reality television show Total Divas produced by WWE and E!.[116] In May 2014, Naomi released her first single song entitled "Dance All Night", and the accompanying music video was released on WWE's YouTube channel.[117] In December 2014, she announced that she would not be part of the second half of season three that aired January 2015 to March 2015.[118] On April 1, 2015 a press release stated that she would be returning as a main cast member for season four.[119] However, on September 9, she revealed on her Twitter account that she would not be returning for the show's fifth season.[120] On April 6, 2016, it was confirmed that Naomi was set return to the show as a main cast member for the sixth season.[121]

Naomi made her in-game debut in WWE '13 as an NPC along with her then-tag team partner Cameron, appearing during Brodus Clay's entrance and winning celebration, as well as in WWE 2K14. She later appeared as a playable character in WWE 2K15, WWE 2K16, WWE 2K17, WWE 2K18 and WWE 2K19.[122][123]

Personal life

McCray and longtime boyfriend Jonathan Fatu, best known by his ring name Jimmy Uso, were married in Maui on January 16, 2014.[124] Through their marriage, she is a member of the Anoaʻi family, a renowned Samoan-American wrestling dynasty.[125] The couple resides in Pensacola, Florida.[126] She is the stepmother to Fatu' 2 children.[127]

Filmography

Live Tours

Year Title Notes
2016–2017 Jonathan Pie Live Stand-up debut, 23 dates
2018 Back to the Studio 34 dates, 5 dates in Australia

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013–present Total Divas Herself Main cast (season 1–4, 6–present)
Guest (season 5)
2015 WWE Tough Enough Herself Guest (season 6)
2018 Ridiculousness Herself (season 11, episode 25)

Championships and accomplishments

Naomi is the inaugural winner of the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal

References

  1. 1 2 "Singles Match: Ms. Florida defeats Maxine (w/Aksana) (0:05)". FCW TV. Episode 142. June 19, 2011. (filmed May 19, 2011)
  2. ↑ "FCW roster". Florida Championship Wrestling. Archived from the original on January 2, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2010. and NXT with
  3. ↑ 9 Things You Didn’t Know About WWE Diva Naomi January 23, 2015 by Norm Elrod of CBS Pittsburgh
    September 2009, McCray debuted with Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), then the WWE's developmental territory. Performing as "Naomi Knight" she quickly became a hit with fans
  4. ↑ "FCW Talent page 22 July 2010". Archived from the original on July 22, 2010.
  5. 1 2 3 "Naomi bio". WWE. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 "OWW profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
  7. ↑ "One WWE Superstar's (Glow)rious journey to victory". Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  8. ↑ "The WWE Struggle Was Real: How Naomi Finally Got The Gold". Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Match Mixed Tag Team". October 29, 2009. AJ Lee & Brett DiBiase defeated Alex Riley & Naomi Night
  10. ↑ "9 Things You Didn't Know About WWE Diva Naomi". Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  11. ↑ "FCW TV #100 << Events Database". FCW TV. Episode 100. August 29, 2010. FCW Florida Divas Title / Queen Of FCW Title Match: AJ Lee (c) [Queen] vs. Naomi Night (c) [Divas] - Double Count Out (2:33) (filmed August 12, 2010)
  12. ↑ Caldwell, James (August 31, 2010). "Caldwell's WWE NXT Results 8/31: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 2, Week 13 – Season Finale". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved September 1, 2010. Alicia Fox is another Pro. She introduced her Rookie, Maxine.
  13. ↑ Martin, Adam. "NXT Results – 9/7/10". Wrestleview. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
  14. ↑ Martin, Adam. "NXT Results – 9/21/10". Wrestleview. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  15. ↑ Martin, Adam. "NXT Results – 10/26/10". Wrestleview. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
  16. ↑ Matt, Bishop (November 30, 2010). "WWE NXT: Season 3 mercifully ends with new breakout diva crowned". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  17. ↑ "FCW Watch: AJ vs Naomi (FCW Divas Championship Match) - Diva Dirt". January 25, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  18. ↑ Stephens, David. "Raw Results – 1/9/12". Wrestleview. Retrieved January 10, 2012.
  19. ↑ Martin, Adam. "TLC PPV Results – 12/16/12". Wrestleview. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  20. ↑ Caldwell, James. "CALDWELL'S WWE TLC PPV RESULTS 12/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final 2012 PPV – Cena vs. Ziggler main event, Shield makes a statement". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  21. ↑ "PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Chris Jericho vs. Jack Swagger in a rematch from last week".
  22. ↑ Namoko, Jason. "Brodus Clay comments on match cut from Wrestlemania 29". Wrestleview. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  23. ↑ Nemer, Paul (August 27, 2013). "WWE RAW Results - 8/26/13 (Daniel Bryan, The Shield) - WWE News and Results, RAW and Smackdown Results, TNA News, ROH News". Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  24. ↑ Martin, Adam (September 16, 2013). "AJ Lee vs. Natalya vs. Brie Bella vs. Naomi (WWE Divas Championship) - WWE News and Results, RAW and Smackdown Results, TNA News, ROH News". Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  25. ↑ Johnson, Mike. "COMPLETE WWE SURVIVOR SERIES BLOG, OR...DANIEL BRYAN IS SORELY MISSED IN THE MAIN EVENT PICTURE". PWInsider. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
  26. ↑ Trionfo, Richard. "COMPLETE WWE RAW REPORT: MAIN EVENT AT TLC ANNOUNCED; WYATTS BRING ANOTHER FRIEND HOME; REMATCHES FROM SURVIVOR SERIES; AND MORE". PWInsider. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  27. ↑ "WWE TLC PPV Results – 13/15/13 (Unification Main Event)".
  28. ↑ Caldwell, James (January 13, 2014). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 1/13: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Big show-closing angle involving Daniel Bryan, Hall of Fame, Rumble hype, more". Pro Wrestling Torch.
  29. ↑ "Raw live results: January 20, 2014". WWE.com. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Raw live results: January 20, 2014". WWE.com. January 20, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  31. ↑ "Raw results: Outlaws survive the steel, The Shield & The Wyatts circle the wagons and Bryan de-fangs the Champion of Champions". WWE.com. February 3, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  32. ↑ WWE.com, Staff (February 4, 2014). "UPDATE: Naomi suffers eye injury on Raw". WWE.com. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  33. ↑ "Raw: March 17, 2014". Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  34. ↑ Richard, Trionfo (April 6, 2014). "COMPLETE WRESTLEMANIA XXX REPORT: IMAGES YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULD NEVER SEE; WHO IS THE WWE WORLD CHAMPION?; THE STREAK VERSUS THE BEAST; WRESTLEMANIA MOMENTS MADE TO LAST A LIFETIME". PWInsider. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  35. ↑ "Money in the Bank 2014". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  36. ↑ Caldwell, James (July 7, 2014). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Cena vs. Rollins, Jericho vs. Miz, Bret Hart returns to Montreal, more". Pro Wrestling Torch.
  37. ↑ Caldwell, James (July 8, 2014). "CALDWELL'S WWE MAIN EVENT RESULTS 7/8: Sheamus defends U.S. Title, Jericho hosts Hart on the Highlight Reel". Pro Wrestling Torch.
  38. ↑ Mitchell, Houston (July 21, 2014). "WWE 'Battleground' results: Did John Cena retain the title?". Retrieved July 24, 2017 – via LA Times.
  39. ↑ "Trinity Fatu on Twitter". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  40. ↑ Benigno, Anthony. (September 15, 2014). "WWE Raw results, September 15, 2014: Brock Lesnar answers John Cena's challenge and Mark Henry rallies America against Rusev". WWE.
  41. ↑ "WWE Superstars Results – October 9, 2014". PWMania. October 9, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  42. ↑ Caldwell, James. (November 23, 2014). "CALDWELL'S WWE S. SERIES PPV RESULTS 11/23: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Team Cena vs. Team Authority, more". PWTorch.
  43. ↑ Caldwell, James (December 1, 2014). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/1: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Anonymous GM, TLC hype, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  44. ↑ Parks, Greg (December 5, 2014). "PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 12/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Dolph Ziggler vs. Luke Harper for the I.C. Title, Santino Marella runs the show". Professional Wrestling Torch. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  45. ↑ Tedesco, Mike (December 16, 2014). "WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS – 12/16/14 (LIVE RESULTS IN GRAND RAPIDS)". WrestleView. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  46. ↑ Keller, Wade (December 29, 2014). "KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 12/29: Lesnar and Heyman show up, Ziggler vs. Rusev in a champion vs. champion match, Edge & Christian host, Bryan's big announcement". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  47. ↑ Caldwell, James (January 5, 2015). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 1/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Ambrose vs. Wyatt ambulance match, The Authority returns, Cena Appreciation Night, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  48. ↑ "WWE NEWS: Smackdown SPOILERS 1/15 – full results for Thursday's first show in new timeslot". Pro Wrestling Torch. January 13, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  49. ↑ Asher, Matthew (February 23, 2015). "WWE Fastlane: Questionable match endings and fan reaction may hurt 'Mania". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  50. ↑ Howell, Nolan (February 23, 2015). "Raw: Orton leaves Authority with questions". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  51. ↑ Mike, Tedesco (February 26, 2015). "WWE Smackdown Results – 2/26/15 (Fastlane rematch)". WrestleView. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  52. ↑ Richard, Trionfo (March 29, 2016). "WWE WRESTLEMANIA 31 KICK OFF SHOW REPORT: TAG TITLE MATCH, ANDRE THE GIANT MEMORIAL BATTLE ROYAL, LITA IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA LOUNGE, AND MORE". PWInsider. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  53. ↑ Caldwell, James (March 30, 2015). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 3/30: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM31 fall-out, Lesnar seeks & destroys, WWE Title match teased, Sting on WWE Network". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  54. ↑ Caldwell, James (April 6, 2015). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 4/6: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – more WrestleMania fall-out, new #1 contender, Cena's latest Open Challenge, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  55. ↑ "Is Raw's Divas Battle Royal fair?". WWE.com. April 9, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  56. ↑ Caldwell, James (April 13, 2015). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 4/13: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of London Raw – Cena's latest U.S. Title Open Challenge, #1 contender battle royal, Extreme Rules hype, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  57. ↑ "UPDATE: Paige injured in attack on Raw". WWE. April 13, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  58. ↑ Melok, Bobby (April 21, 2015). "Divas Champion Nikki Bella vs. Naomi". WWE. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  59. ↑ Caldwell, James (April 26, 2015). "CALDWELL'S EXTREME RULES PPV REPORT 4/26: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV – Rollins vs. Orton steel cage, Cena vs. Rusev, Last Man Standing, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
  60. ↑ Caldwell, James (May 4, 2015). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/4: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – PPV hype, Cena's Open Challenge, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  61. ↑ Caldwell, James (May 17, 2015). "CALDWELL'S PAYBACK PPV REPORT 5/17: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of four-way WWE World Title match, I Quit, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  62. ↑ Caldwell, James (May 18, 2015). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Payback PPV fall-out, two title matches, packed show includes major Lana-Rusev developments and NXT champ debuting, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
  63. ↑ Caldwell, James (May 31, 2015). "CALDWELL'S WWE E. CHAMBER PPV REPORT 5/31: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of WWE Title match, Cena vs. Owens, two Elimination Chamber matches, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  64. ↑ Caldwell, James (July 13, 2015). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/13: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Brock Smash, final Battleground PPV hype, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  65. ↑ Namako, Jason (July 19, 2015). "WWE Battleground PPV Results – 7/19/15 (Undertaker returns)". Wrestleview. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  66. ↑ Caldwell, James (July 20, 2015). "CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/20: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Battleground fall-out, Undertaker opening Raw, Brock Lesnar, Road to Summerslam, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  67. ↑ Caldwell, James (August 23, 2015). "CALDWELL'S SUMMERSLAM REPORT 8/23: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Taker, Title vs. Title, more big matches". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  68. ↑ Richard Trionfo (September 17, 2015). "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: FINAL MAJOR SHOW BEFORE NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS, CAN THE CHAMPION AND BRIEFCASE HOLDER CO-EXIST?, WILL THE DUDLEYS AGREE TO 'SAVE THE TABLES'?, AND MORE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  69. ↑ Richard Trionfo (September 21, 2015). "WWE RAW REPORT: YOU SAY YOU WANT A DIVAS REVOLUTION . . . NOW IT IS A TWO FRONT BATTLE, SPEAKING OF TWO . . . WELCOME BACK KANE, REMATCHES UP THE WAZOO, AND REMEMBER THERE IS A SHOW AT MSG NEXT SATURDAY". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
  70. ↑ Richard Trionfo (September 23, 2015). "WWE MAIN EVENT REPORT: SIX DIVA TAG ACTION, SHEAMUS IS SHOCKED THAT A FORMER MONEY IN THE BANK HOLDER IS STILL EMPLOYED, AND MORE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  71. ↑ Richard Trionfo (October 8, 2015). "WWE MAIN EVENT REPORT: HUSBAND AND WIFE IN ACTION IN DIFFERENT MATCHES . . . DID THEY HAVE THE SAME RESULT?". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  72. ↑ Richard Trionfo (November 19, 2015). "WWE MAIN EVENT REPORT: A FORMER RAW GM RETURNS TO THE RING, DIVAS ACTION, SLATER/GATOR REUNITE . . . AS OPPONENTS". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  73. ↑ Richard Trionfo (December 7, 2015). "WWE RAW REPORT: SIXTEEN MEN . . . FOUR TEAMS. . . ONE RING, OWENS IS BACK, THE NEW DAY GETS B.A.D., THE MEXAMERICAN CIVIL WAR?, AND MORE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  74. ↑ Richard Trionfo (February 1, 2016). "WWE RAW REPORT: DID ANYTHING HAPPEN WITH THE MAIN EVENTERS AT FASTLANE?, MIZTV LEADS TO A MATCH ON SMACKDOWN, AND MORE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  75. ↑ Richard Trionfo (February 3, 2016). "WWE MAIN EVENT REPORT: EIGHT MAN TAG REUNITES THE PRIME TIME PLAYERS, DIVAS TAG MATCH, AND MORE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  76. ↑ Trionfo, Richard (February 4, 2016). "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: DOUBLE DUTY, BIG MATCH NEXT WEEK, WHEN FRIENDS ARE NOT FRIENDS, MORE WITH GOLDUST AND R TRUTH, AND MORE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  77. ↑ Trionfo, Richard (February 8, 2016). "WWE RAW REPORT: DANIEL BRYAN GIVES HIS RETIREMENT SPEECH". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
  78. ↑ Trionfo, Richard (February 11, 2016). "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: THE JERICHO AND STYLES SHOW, WYATT FORESHADOWS A FEUD?, AND MORE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  79. ↑ Trionfo, Richard (February 18, 2016). "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: DID JERICHO ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE?, WHAT DID BROCK DO ON HIS RETURN TO SMACKDOWN?, AND MORE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  80. ↑ Johnson, Mike (February 21, 2016). "TEAM BAD VS. SASHA & BECKY: LIVE, ONGOING WWE FAST LANE PPV COVERAGE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
  81. ↑ Richard, Trionfo (April 3, 2016). "COMPLETE WWE WRESTLEMANIA 32 REPORT: THE WOMEN'S TITLE DEBUTS, WHO IS IN CHARGE OF RAW?, ANDRE THE GIANT BATTLE ROYAL, IC TITLE LADDER MATCH, AND MORE IN THE 6 HOURS AND 50 MINUTES OF COVERAGE". PWInsider. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  82. ↑ Mike, Johnson (May 3, 2016). "TAMINA INJURED, WWE STARS MISSING SMACKDOWN TAPING, TAZ TELLS AWESOME VINCE STORY, LONE STAR RESPONDS TO RYBACK AND MORE". PWInsider. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  83. 1 2 Mike, Johnson (May 5, 2016). "ANOTHER FEMALE WWE STAR INJURED". PWInsider. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  84. ↑ "Six WWE Superstars star in "The Marine 5: Battleground," available now on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD". Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  85. ↑ "2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era". WWE.com. July 19, 2016. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  86. ↑ Richard, Trionfo (July 26, 2016). "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: AMBROSE'S OPPONENT IS DETERMINED, A NEW FACE ON SMACKDOWN, SAY HELLO TO THE WOMEN'S DIVISION, A BATTLE ROYAL, AND MORE". PWInsider. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  87. ↑ Richard, Trionfo (August 16, 2016). "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: DID EVA MARIE FINALLY WRESTLE?, ZIGGLER SENDS A MESSAGE TO DEAN AMBROSE, TAG TEAMS COLLIDE, WHAT ABOUT THE WYATTS?, DID HEATH SLATER DO ANYTHING?". PWInsider. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  88. ↑ Richard, Trionfo (August 21, 2016). "COMPLETE WWE SUMMERSLAM REPORT: WE HAVE A UNIVERSAL CHAMPION, STYLES VS. CENA, BANKS VS. CHARLOTTE, AMBROSE VS. ZIGGLER & MUCH MORE". PWInsider. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  89. ↑ Caldwell, James (September 11, 2016). "9/11 WWE Backlash Results – CALDWELL'S Ongoing PPV Report". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
  90. ↑ "WWE No Mercy: Alexa Bliss Vs. Naomi - WrestlingInc.com". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  91. ↑ Martin, Adam (November 20, 2016). "WWE Survivor Series Results – 11/20/16 (Live from Toronto, Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg, RAW vs. Smackdown Live)". Wrestleview. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  92. ↑ Tedesco, Mike (January 24, 2017). "WWE Smackdown Results – 1/24/17 (Live from Toledo, Randy Orton vs. Luke Harper, hype for the Royal Rumble)". Wrestleview. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  93. ↑ Benigno, Anthony (January 29, 2017). "Naomi, Nikki Bella & Becky Lynch def. SmackDown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss, Mickie James & Natalya". WWE.com. Retrieved January 29, 2017. With a timely assist from her teammates — a Bexploder Suplex to Mickie and a Bella Spear to Natalya — she finally capped off the effort with a split-legged moonsault to Bliss, leaving her team to bask in the glow while Alexa found herself looking up at the lights.
  94. ↑ "Naomi & Becky Lynch def. Alexa Bliss & Mickie James". WWE. January 31, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  95. ↑ Clapp, John (January 31, 2017). "SmackDown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss vs. Naomi". WWE. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  96. ↑ Adkins, Greg. "Bliss blinded by Naomi's glow". Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  97. ↑ "WWE Superstar Naomi Glows to Victory". Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  98. ↑ Keller, Wade (February 14, 2017). "KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/14: Ongoing coverage of Bray defending WWE Title against Cena, Elimination Chamber follow-up". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  99. ↑ Keller, Wade (February 21, 2017). "KELLER'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 2/21: Results of Battle Royal to determine a new no. 1 contender for WWE Championship at WrestleMania". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
  100. ↑ "Naomi def. Alexa Bliss, Natalya, Carmella, Becky Lynch and Mickie James to win the SmackDown Women's Championship". Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  101. ↑ Carapola, Stuart (April 2, 2017). "COMPLETE WRESTLEMANIA 33 COVERAGE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  102. ↑ Trionfo, Richard (April 4, 2017). "WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: NXT DEBUTS, A WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH, ENEMIES BECOME FRIENDS, AND MORE". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  103. ↑ "Who walked away victorious from Six-Woman Tag Team melee?". Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  104. ↑ "Enemies surround Naomi in SmackDown Women's Title defense".
  105. ↑ "SmackDown Women's Champion Naomi def. Lana". Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  106. ↑ "7/4 Powell's WWE Smackdown Live TV Review: John Cena returns to WWE, Independence Day battle royal for a shot at the U.S. Championship, Naomi vs. Lana for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Usos and New Day battle rap - Pro Wrestling Dot Net". July 4, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  107. ↑ "7/4 Powell's WWE Smackdown Live TV Review: John Cena returns to WWE, Independence Day battle royal for a shot at the U.S. Championship, Naomi vs. Lana for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Usos and New Day battle rap - Pro Wrestling Dot Net". July 4, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  108. ↑ "6/27 WWE Talking Smack Review: Bryan and Renee welcome A.J. Styles, Naomi, Maria & Mike Kanellis to talk about Smackdown happenings -". July 6, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  109. ↑ "Exclusive photos: Naomi's glowing championship". Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  110. ↑ "Naomi looks to cast-out The Queen of Harts in SmackDown Women's Title Match". Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  111. ↑ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Titles « Naomi « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  112. ↑ "The Women of Raw and SmackDown battle for brand supremacy". Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  113. ↑ Melok, Bobby (January 29, 2018). "The 5 best moments from the historic Women's Royal Rumble Match". WWE.com. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  114. ↑ Mrosko, Geno (April 8, 2018). "WrestleMania 34 results: Naomi wins first ever WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal". CageSide Seats. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  115. ↑ McIntosh, Whitney (June 17, 2018). "Alexa Bliss wins the women's Money in the Bank match after shoving Becky Lynch". SB Nation. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  116. ↑ Caldwell, James (July 12, 2013). "WWE News: WWE & E! announce "Total Divas" details, number of episodes, male cast members". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
  117. ↑ ""Dance All Night" official music video". WWE.com. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  118. ↑ Martin, Adam (December 13, 2014). "WWE Diva says it wasn't her choice to leave Total Divas". WrestleView. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  119. ↑ Bixenspan, David (April 1, 2015). "WED. UPDATE: UFC NY lawsuit dismissed, Total Divas renewed, 25th anniversary of The Ultimate Challenge, and more". F4WOnline. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  120. ↑ Johnson, Mike (September 9, 2015). "WWE SIGNINGS UPDATE". PWInsider. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  121. ↑ "WWE News: Maryse, Lana, And Renee Young All Added In Major 'WWE Total Divas' Cast Change". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  122. ↑ "Superstars and Divas featured on WWE 2K16 roster list". WWE.com. September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  123. ↑ McCaffrey, Ryan (August 23, 2017). "WWE 2K18 Roster Reveal: 37 More Superstars Revealed". Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  124. ↑ Vulpo, Mike (January 21, 2014). "Total Divas Stars Trinity McCray and Jonathan Fatu Are Married—See the Exclusive Wedding Pics!". E!. NBCUniversal Cable. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
  125. ↑ Leatherman, Benjamin (August 19, 2014). "WWE's Jimmy Uso on His Family's Wrestling Legacy and Having His Private Life Aired on Total Divas". Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  126. ↑ "Former West Alabama football players Jimmy, Jey Uso didn't plan on WWE future". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  127. ↑ Whitehead, Alex (August 20, 2015). "Naomi Throws the Ultimate Party—Watch the Total Divas Bonus Clip". E!. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  128. ↑ "One WWE Superstar's (Glow)rious journey to victory". Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  129. ↑ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "FCW Florida Divas Title Tournament « Tournaments Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  130. ↑ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Female 50 for 2015". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  131. ↑ Meltzer, Dave (January 25, 2016). "January 25, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2015 Observer Awards Issue". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, California: 43. ISSN 1083-9593.
  132. ↑ Meltzer, Dave (January 27, 2014). "Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Campbell, California: 32. ISSN 1083-9593.
  133. ↑ Adkins, Greg (February 12, 2017). "Naomi def. Alexa Bliss (SmackDown Women's Championship)". WWE. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  134. ↑ "The WWE Struggle Was Real: How Naomi Finally Got The Gold". Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  135. ↑ "2013 Slammy Award winners". WWE. WWE. December 6, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.