My column today for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is a conversation I had with Eva Marie on her heel role and the way she’s viewed on Total Divas. Here’s an excerpt of the column:
WWE Diva, Eve Marie — I’ll pause for your reaction.
When you say her name, some react with, “Wow, look at her,” referring to her stunning good looks trademarked by fire engine red hair. Maxim magazine ranked her in the Hot 100 of 2014.
Others respond with a chorus of negativity and boos.
Bottom line is, you can’t say her name to a wrestling fan and not get some kind of reaction. It’s better than getting no reaction, and Marie has embraced her heel position to the audience.
“Nobody is born a wrestler,” says Marie. “You might be born with wrestler’s blood, but things come after you put in the work and time. That’s what I’m doing, but I want all the heat I can get so bring it on.”
This heat comes from her wrestling life being documented since Season 1 of Total Divas on E!. The reality series follows some of the female WWE performers careers and personal lives.
A prominent storyline since the debut of the show has been Marie learning how to be a WWE Diva despite not having any prior training. Because of this, it has caused quite the stir out of a lot of fans when they see her opportunities and attention that’s come her way.
“I actually love the fact I’m a heel. At the very beginning, I got thrown in very quickly. Anybody would take that opportunity, and if you didn’t, shame on you,” said Marie. “Since I don’t have the background of a Paige or Natalya, I’m really trying to hone my craft. You’ll see that on this season of Total Divas.”
For more on Eva Marie being a heel in NXT and why it’s working, CLICK HERE.
