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...

Love, mm

“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!

Love, MM

:) 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!

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!"

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

"You can’t build a reputation on what you’re going to do."

Hey guys! I've been thinking long & hard about exactly what to say in this blog. As promised, I am going to continue to give you the Michelle McCool "Outside the ropes" & the Michelle McCool "Inside the Ropes sections. The problem is I have so much to say and only so much space to say it! Soooo....forgive me if it's hard to follow today, I've got a lot on my mind. 

Michelle McCool "Outside the ropes!":

Friday night was a bittersweet night for me (and many of you as well)! As you are probably aware, Victoria decided to retire. After 9 years, several runs as the WWE Women's Champion, and countless hearts that she has touched, Victoria left a legacy behind....one of hope, one of courage, one of heart and one of character!

Though we've had our differences on tv, she is someone very special to me. It's funny how life goes full circle. From watching her on tv as Godfather's "Head Ho", to kicking her butt in diva dodgeball :) to becoming her opponent, her ally, and most importantly - her friend, I absolutely love that girl to death! She is brave, happy, hilarious, courageous, the list goes on....I can't even do justice what she means to me. The great thing about her is that I guarantee every person she's met, she has made a positive impact on in some form or fashion!

For me, she's been someone to laugh with, someone to cry with, someone to drive with, someone to look up to professionally, someone to look up to personally, someone to be stupid with :), someone to share with, someone to trust, but most importantly - a sister I never had! Sis...you know I love you! I know a lot of you may or may not agree with me for posting all this, but in this case I don't care (sorry) :) Victoria has been one heck of a competitor whose impact will leave an impression forever! The least I can say is thank you! Like I told you (if you are reading this Victoria) last night, I am honored to have had your last match with you and can't thank you enough for all you've done for not only this company, but me! (insert teary eyes here)

Ok, ok.......enough of the sappy stuff, it's time for...

Michelle McCool "Inside the ropes!"

As Victoria leaves, the show must go on. One down, several more to go. I can't help but to think that my beating her had to do with her retiring, but I guess that doesn't matter anymore now does it? The only problem now is that there aren't any 'true' competitors left. 

Sure, Maryse is the Divas Champion, but I find it no coincidence that she supposedly got "hurt" the week after she stole my title. It's funny how I didn't notice her limping around last week when I saw her. Speaking of Maryse....

I have a bone to pick with JR. During my match with Victoria, he had the audacity to say that she (Maryse) and I look and act a bit alike. Other than the blonde hair, there are ZERO similarities and I mean ZERO!!!! I was going to confront him next week because of how irate I was until I read his latest blog here on wwe universe. In his blog, he said one of the smartest things (and what should be obvious to most) he has ever said. And I quote....

"It's just Michelle McCool's world and the rest of us are living in it!"

He is absolutely right! So JR....I wholeheartedly forgive you for the comparisons you made between Frenchie and me! And on that note....it's time to go to work. Let the McCruel Era continue....

Until next time...faith to fight the good fight, heart to believe and soul to search within!

Love, mm 

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!

MM