Stacey's Divas Deep Dive

[Jimmy Redman]

I've been threatening to do this for a while now. I'm sure Matt D will be relieved.

I'm starting a new regular column on PTBN talking all things Divas. Best matches, best wrestlers, all the good work and all the fun stuff. If you've ever wondered why I bang on about the Divas all the time, and what good work I could possibly be talking about, well this should hold the answers. Check it out!

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-an-introduction/

[Grimmas]

Amazing!! Would love this in podcast form!

Actually you should do a maxi series on the history of women's wrestling in the WWE.

[fakeplastictrees]

This should be fun. I agree with Grim, if there is enough bandwidth for a podcast, it should be done.

[Jimmy Redman]

The podcast won't be too far behind. 

[Zoo Enthusiast]

Hell yeah!

[C.S.]

I just read this, and all of your previous GWE pieces on the divas. Absolutely fantastic stuff. I love it when someone approaches things with a fresh eye and unique thought-process. You'll definitely have a new reader going forward.

[SomethingSavage]

Yup. Your energy & enthusiasm is so fucking infectious when it comes to this stuff. It's always refreshing when people present unique perspectives on things, and your presentation helps to put it over the top. Really dug your GWE list podcasts, so I'm stoked for this project.

[Grimmas]

On 7/3/2018 at 12:23 AM, Jimmy Redman said:

The podcast won't be too far behind. 

So psyched!!! Let me know if you need any help at all.

[Rah]

I lost a bet a couple years back and as a result was "forced" to find, watch and rate 50 Kelly Kelly matches. I thought I'd dread it but I was honestly surprised by KK. I won't say she's great but she certainly did do the basics just as well (or even better) than the smark favourites of the time (AJ etc)

[Jimmy Redman]

On 7/8/2018 at 3:50 AM, Rah said:

I lost a bet a couple years back and as a result was "forced" to find, watch and rate 50 Kelly Kelly matches. I thought I'd dread it but I was honestly surprised by KK. I won't say she's great but she certainly did do the basics just as well (or even better) than the smark favourites of the time (AJ etc)

Is this available somewhere? I'd love to read that.

And thanks guys. I'm having so much fun doing it so I hope y'all have fun reading it.

[Jimmy Redman]

Stacey O’Loughlin continues her Diva Deep Dive series with a look into the struggles the Divas experienced before the Women’s Revolution

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-the-struggle/

[Jimmy Redman]

The series continues as I look at my first individual wrestler, Molly Holly, and wonder if carrying enough dorks to perfectly fine matches qualifies someone for sainthood. I'm saying yes.

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-saint-molly-of-minnesota/

[C.S.]

4 hours ago, Jimmy Redman said:

The series continues as I look at my first individual wrestler, Molly Holly, and wonder if carrying enough dorks to perfectly fine matches qualifies someone for sainthood. I'm saying yes.

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-saint-molly-of-minnesota/

Yet another awesome article, Stacey.

I don't care how much people (over)hype Trish - Molly Holly was absolutely the best female in-ring worker of that era, and my favorite.

Being reminded about so much of the bullshit they put her through made me mad all over again.

[Jimmy Redman]

This week's Divas Deep Dive is about the time Melina was the baddest motherfucker on the planet earth.

Melina already liked it so you have no excuse not to like it too.

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-bret-harts-favorite-wrestler/

[TonyPulis'Cap]

What a tremendous article. Have always thought Melina gets a rough time of things, and being half of a punchline in that "what's the best match of all time? Melina vs Alicia Fox" stuff, but given the limitations of some of her opponents and also the time constraints and lack of focus Diva matches received at this time, she was bloody good. Stacey's article gets that across far better than I can express, but absolutely seconding people check out that match with Mickie James at Backlash 2007, and then also in particular the 'I Quit' Match she has with Beth Phoenix at One Night Stand 2008. 

I know this is mainly about Melina has an in ring competitor in her won right, but given the love I've seen from many people (rightly) on PWO for MNM, Melina was a huge part of why that act was so good. 

Looking foward to the next installment already!   

[Matt D]

Melina pointing out that Stacey has a "strong understanding of ring psychology" is my favorite bit of wrestling social media this year.

[Zoo Enthusiast]

That’s the seal of approval right there.

[Jimmy Redman]

After last week's craziness we're getting back to normal... which means me comparing Michelle McCool to Stan Hansen. Oh yes.

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-michelle-the-terminator-mccool/

[fxnj]

Late, but congrats on getting noticed by some of the actual wrestlers you're writing about. 

[Jimmy Redman]

Being a bit topical with the ol' Mae Young Classic taping today, here's the story of how I became a big fat Kaitlyn fan in a confusing three day whirlwind (just ask Matt D). 

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-the-blonde-wig-saga-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-kaitlyn

[texaspedro]

I had forgotten that whole Eve-Kaitlyn storyline and how it ended in that Houston RAW but your fantastic write up brought it all back. I totally want to go watch some of this again, great write up! 

[Jimmy Redman]

This week is my love letter to Victoria, the goofy, sumo suit wearing heel of my dreams, and to a match that legitimately changed my life as a fan. If you were ever wondering why I put Victoria vs. Cherry on all my Best Matches Ever lists... 

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-the-woman-of-my-dreams/

[Jimmy Redman]

Back to talk some more about my favourite tag team - Laycool - I take you through the story of their relationship and ultimately their break up, and explain why it was the Breaking Bad of WWE angles.

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-the-tragic-tale-of-laycool/

[Jimmy Redman]

Is there such a thing as a ****+ pillow fight? You fuckin' bet there is! This thing has murder, mayhem, monkeys and some very old school heeling. It is a masterpiece, and to be honest it's probably my masterpiece too. 

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-the-1-4-lingerie-pillow-fight/

[Jimmy Redman]

Double whammy catch up here, first with last week's Deep Dive that started with Fandango and ended with literally everyone being a lesbian and an exploration of bisexual representation in WWE. 

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-lesbian-chicken/

This week I take a look at Maryse the wrestler to celebrate the return of Maryse the wrestler, and try to explain why I could watch her do literally anything on earth and also watch her do absolutely nothing whatsoever. She's mesmerising.

http://placetobenation.com/staceys-divas-deep-dive-the-marysiest-maryse-of-them-all/