Diva (professional wrestling)

In professional wrestling, a diva is a term used by World Wrestling Entertainment for a beautiful woman employed primarily as eye candy and sometimes as a wrestler. Although "diva" is a relatively new term in the wrestling community, promotions have been using women as managers or wrestlers for years.

Related Topics:
Professional wrestling - World Wrestling Entertainment - Eye candy

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It is unclear as to whether "bit parts" played by women, such as The Godfather's "hos" qualify as Divas. It is also not clear if the term applies retroactively to wrestling "valets" such as Miss Elizabeth or Madusa.

Related Topics:
The Godfather - Miss Elizabeth - Madusa

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Total Nonstop Action Wrestling uses the term "Knockouts" to refer to female employees marketed to some extent on their appearance.

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