Hey guys! Now that I've had enough March madness & have experienced (I'll get to that later) that painful excuse for a 25-diva battle royal, it's officially time for "MCCOOL MADNESS!"
Before I get ahead of myself, let me start with several quotes. I haven't blogged in quite some time (I'm sorry for that, but to be honest I've been scared that I my hands might type before my head starts thinking. Know what I mean? There's lots of things that have been bothering me that I'm pretty sure I shouldn't blog about!) Who knows....I may do it anyway - as Michelle McCool inside the ropes of course?!?! :)
"Be so preoccupied with good will that you don't have room for ill will!"
"Hope is the feeling that you will succeed tomorrow at what you failed in today!"
"Big shots are only little shots that kept on shooting!"
"Faith is necessary to victory!"
McCool Outside the Ropes: Happy Easter to everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful day and were able to celebrate such an amazing day with family and friends. I was! It's been a whirlwind the past month....preparing for WM25, doing media and appearances for WM, actually participating in WM, etc.... Though it was extremely tiring, it was (once again) a dream come true.
This was my first "in-ring" experience and I feel so honored to have shared it with some true veterans who have always had and continue to have true passion and respect for a business I love so much. That's few and far between these days. We always get the question of which diva would we like to have faced from the past? My answer has always been the same: Molly Holly. I have nothing but respect for her ability, her passion, her character and talent. I can't even put into words what an honor it was to have been competing with her.
My parents were also present again this year at WM. That's always fun. They've been to a gazillion shows and they seem to have more and more fun every time they come. It's always an added bonus when you can share your dreams with the ones you love, the ones who have always supported you and encouraged you to chase after your dreams.
Ok, here we go..........(though I'm not sure where I'm going)
McCool Inside the Ropes:
Let's start with the draft. Who knows what the heck is going to happen tomorrow night in Atlanta during the 2009 draft? I for one have no idea. I do know this though. I don't care where I go or who goes where. All I care about is retaining gold in the very near future. It seems as if I have a lot of unfinished business with girls from every show now, but I'm going to touch on the ones you all seem to keep asking about.
Mickie James: I wouldn't mind being able to kick her butt around a bit on Smackdown. I've only really been in the ring twice now (for very short periods of time both times) and I can tell she has some spunk. Enough spunk to handle me....I doubt it? But, it would be nice to have a new challenge. If you watched WM, you saw that we got eliminated at the same time. Point being, I need to show her (and I'm sure it will be simple) that I am better than her!
Maryse: I could care less where she goes. She seems to become more selfish, self-centered and self-absorbed as the day goes by. Agree with me or not, I don't really care. There comes a point that things get REALLY personal and it has gotten to that point for me. I made her look good for a long time whether you and/or she want to admit it or not (and I'm not talking aesthetically...if you don't know what that means, look it up). This is a give & take business and I'm tired of giving to her. However, before she leaves I do plan on taking one thing from her...my championship. That's all I have to say about that. Next.....
Melina: I'd really like to be on the same show as her at this point! One reason, the women's championship. I WILL go down in history as not only the first ever divas championship, but the first diva to ever hold both the Women's title and Divas Championship. Mark my words...it will happen! Not only that, it's been almost 4 years since Melina and her 2 cronies at the time delivered the "snapshot" on me that put me out of action for several months. I can forgive, but I don't forget!
Anyway, I don't feel like wasting anymore of my time on the other divas tonight. I have an early plane to catch, so I need to get some shuteye! I'll just wait until later this week when everyone has been drafted to give you my two cents.
"Believe it, you are a real find, a joy in someone's heart. You are a jewel, unique and priceless. God don't make no junk!"
Continue to cherish each day as if it were your last. Faith to fight the good fight, heart to believe and soul to search within...
“Belief is a truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart.”
"Dreams are journeys that take one far from familiar shores, strengthening the heart, empowering the soul!"
So, the saga continues with...
Michelle McCool "Inside the Ropes!"
I've been getting hassled with the same question: "Michelle, what is wrong with you?" And to that, I have a simple answer - NOTHING , ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
Once these other "divas" realize that this is my time, my world, my dream and they are just blessed to be passing through it, THEN things will be much better for us all! :) End of story...
Maria & Eve....I'm not sure what these two really think they are ever going to accomplish. Heck, they can barely "gang up" together and beat someone, much less do it themselves. I actually have a really good idea for the two of them. They should get all dolled up, quit pretending to play "WRESTLER" and battle it out backstage where they belong - on the mic! Sounds good to me...
Maryse Tag Partner? : I wouldn't go that far. I definitely will do what I'm told to do, which in last weeks' case was tagging with Maryse. But, I wont' say it was on my list of favorites. If you didn't notice, she wasn't very eager to get in and get physical. She was more worried about looking at herself than worrying about the match.
Soooo.....I started the match, did most of the work and tagged her in. She does the same two moves she was doing before she got hurt and then Eve starts taking it too her. There may have been tension between us, but I still HATE to lose. When Eve had her cornered, I took advantage and gave Eve a mean kick straight to the head. I knew she wasn't getting up from that. Sometimes you just do what you have to do. Maryse capitalized, and in her head, probably thinks she "won it for us!" Oh well...I'm not finished with her just yet. Will I have to team with her again before I get my title rematch...maybe? I honestly don't know. So on this topic of concern....to be continued!
Michelle McCool "Outside the Ropes:"
We just got back from a 4 day tour of South America. The shows were great, the fans were passionate and the plane rides were long! :) It seems that many of us, including myself, unfortunately caught the traveler bug the day we got home. Let me tell you, it has NOT been fun. Hopefully it'll pass in the next day or two.
This month has been absolutely slam packed. The month is already over and I feel like I haven't even been home. Not too much going on though other than work (sorry...)! :) I guess sometimes boring can be good. It gives me time to spend with family, catch up with friends (some of whom have gotten engaged - congrats again Cas), clean my house, pay bills - you know...all the fun stuff! :)
Wrestlemania is right around the corner and I couldn't be more excited. As always, it's once again my dream to take part inside the ring at WM! Will it happen....only time will tell! One thing is for sure, I will be prepared!
Hope all is well with you all.....until next time -
Faith to fight the good fight, heart to believe & soul to search within!
:) I am laughing so hard right now at the blog Maryse posted. Maryse is sadly mistaken if she thinks there is one bone in her body that I am jealous of. Her#1 fan???? Her ego is Her #1 fan and I'm sure that even it gets tired of her telling everyone how "sexy she is!" Wanting to go down as the "sexiest of sexy" in history just proves where your heart is. That's exactly where it should stay to....I will give it to you though; you have to work with what you've got. It's funny how you seem to show no signs of a "dislocated" knee anywhere but in your mind. So, as for the rematch - I can't wait! keep your puppies pushed in and all the way up to your forehead b/c that is ALL you've got.
Oh.....and by the way, about your new outfit - Candice Michelle called. She wants her robes back! Judging by your "style," your her #1 fan - now that my friend is something to be proud of! (insert sarcasm here)!
Until next time....faith to fight the good fight, heart to believe and soul to search within!
Hey guys! This is going to be very short and sweet (only because I'm about to board a flight home and am sitting in the ATL airport)...promise to get back soon! I just wanted to let you guys in first.
Thank you so much for all the ideas/names you came up with for new finish as well as the heel hook. Believe me..I read them all and they were awesome! I've decided to go with...
MAD 'T' heel hook - "Make a diva tap!"
&
Faith Breaker!!!
Hope all is well. Be sure to watch Friday night and to follow up on wwe.com. It's one of the most bittersweet moments I've had thus far! Love you all!
Faith to fight the good fight, heart to believe and soul to search within!
Take a second to let the following sink in. I read these and thought they were great, so I wanted to share...........
"Faith isn't faith until it's all you're holding on to!"
"You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith!"
"Faith means believing in things when common sense tells you not to!"
Think about that. It's not always the easiest thing to do when standing up for what you believe. It's not easy to filter out all the negative things people say and/or write about you. It's not easy to go down the road less traveled. It's not easy to always be yourself. BUT....if you have faith; faith in yourself, faith in what you believe and faith to hold on to - that's ALL you need!
Thanksgiving was great. Thanks to all of you who sent well wishes. And....as my headline says "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" I absolutely love Christmas. I just can't get enough of spending time laughing (and stuffing my face) with my family, buying gifts for everyone and just seeing smile on everyones faces. We have our "McCool" family Christmas this week which is exciting. I guess you could say the McCool's go both traditional and untraditional when comes to our get-together. We do gag gifts for all of the adults, which can get pretty embarassing at times! Speaking of....I still have to get my gift!
Anyhow, as always.....I'll try to answer the most common questions/comments I've gotten from you guys this week.
Wings of Love: Yes, I haven't used it in quite some time now, but that's not by choice. Truth is, I'm not allowed to use it anymore. Apparently, it was too devastating for us girls! Seriously....
The only good thing about that is that I debuted a new one on Marsye this weekend and believe me, I think you'll be impressed. I have to keep it under wraps for now until I use it on tv. Hopefully, it's not too rough for us girls :)
The Divas Championship: The bullseye gets bigger by the week. Every girl is gunning for me and causing me to act a little out of the norm. Maria cost me to get eliminated at Survivor Series by Mickie which just about pushed me over the edge. Since then, I have the mindset that nothing will stop me now. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep the title around my waist! Most of you guys have been so supportive and encouraging and to that, I say thank you!
On the other hand....there are many of you that have made it very clear that Maryse and/or Maria deserve it way more than me because I'm just a "diva search reject!" :)))And to that....I also say thank you! I love proving people wrong. There's nothing that pushes and motivates me more than naysayers! I do have one little piece of info though to those of you who sent those comments. I love how people so quickly forget that I have been here four years and worked my butt off every single day....pitching storylines, training at DSW, working in the ring, doing appearances, etc...Not just that, but in case you forgot - I'm certainly not the only "diva search reject" under contract right now. Let's see.....Maria, Maryse, Candice. I'm sure there are others I may have forgotten. But it's alright....just know that you also inspire me by hating me! Even if you don't like me, I hope that I can break the barrier and have you respect me!
Until next time...Happy Holidays...faith to fight the good fight, heart to believe and soul to search within!
