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SmackDown Divas go for Olympic Gold
By: Kara A. Medalis
Written: August 8, 2008

The SmackDown Divas went for Olympic gold on Friday night, as Michelle McCool, Maria & Cherry battled Natalya, Victoria & Maryse in a special, Six-Diva Tag Team Match. But this wasn’t just any tag bout – these SmackDown women showed off their athletic alter-egos with pride.

“Tonight we had an Olympic tag team battle of three-on-three Divas,” explained SmackDown newcomer, Maria. “I was a ski bunny, representing Greece. It was a shout-out to my folks back home, and to Greece. Everyone’s so nice to me there every time I go.”

Maria was joined by Cherry, clad in sexy boxing gear, and Divas Champion McCool, who, in typical All-American Girl style, sported a U.S.A. volleyball uniform. As for their opponents, Natalya donned a jockey’s equestrian-inspired gear, Victoria boldly suited up in a gymnastics leotard and Maryse wore a Canadian tennis ensemble. But unfortunately for the French Canadian Diva, her night was doomed from the moment she entered the ring.
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Check out these 5 gorgeous photoshoot pictures of Maria from her Olympic Smackdown attire.  Maria is representing her Greek heritage, and doing it very well!

And as Lisa Marie said…Check back tomorrow for our exclusive high quality video and captures! We promise, you won’t be disappointed OR let down!

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Tonight on Smackdown all the girls were dressed representing a country, since the Olympics 2008 are coming up. Maria was reppin’ for Greece her background. She gave Maryse a running bulldog but that didn’t get the win, however Maria ended up tapping out to Natayla’s sharp shooter.

Check back tomorrow for our exclusive high quality video and captures! We promise you, you won’t be disappointed OR let down!

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Diva Dish: Fun in The Sweetest Place on Earth
By: Kara A. Medalis
Written: August 8, 2008

In this week’s Diva Dish, Victoria and Lena Yada let loose in Hershey Park, Tiffany shows off her athletic side, Natalya reveals the inspiration behind her red hair, Maria makes an impressive “Blue” debut, Kelly Kelly goes “Free Fallin,’” and Cherry sweetens up WWE’s tour of New England.

True Blue Debut
Maria made an impressive debut on SmackDown last week, as the Diva – who joined Friday nights thanks to the 2008 WWE Draft – picked up a big win over Victoria. Maria has vowed to work harder and improve her in-ring skills on SmackDown.

“Victoria is an incredible competitor, and to be able to beat her was amazing. To do it on my first night on SmackDown, it was incredible. I felt good going out there,” Maria said. “I’m here to fight. I’m here to show my passion, and passion is my motivation. All I wanted was to have a great match and to show that I’m here. I don’t care what you throw at me, I’m going to fight back.”
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WWE.com has posted a preview for tomorrow night’s Smackdown:

In celebration of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, SmackDown’s Divas will compete in a special Six-Diva WWE Olympic Tag Team Match, pitting Michelle McCool, Maria & Cherry against Natalya, Victoria & Maryse. Which team will prove its mettle?

On June 16th 2008 on Monday Night RAW, Charlie Haas hosted a Summer Bikini Contest. Melina, Maryse, Lena, Layla, Jillian, Eve and Maria all took part. All of the girls except for Jillian disrobed and showed of their bikinis. It was the audience who picked the winner, and once the audience was done desiding who should and shouldn’t win, the winner was Maria! And now you guys can see this video online in HIGH QUALITY! This was Maria’s last night on RAW, as a apart of the WWE RAW Roster.

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Maria was at tonight’s Smackdown tapings.  Can’t wait till Friday?  Click here to find out what part Maria will play in this weeks Smackdown!

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