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 -Crystal-
Date Inducted: May 25th 2004
"The Femme Fatale" Crystal has been one of the most popular divas in Divas Unleashed history. A fun drunk, her bubbly personality and a sharp tongue have provided DU viewers with many laughs over the years. Despite being an alcoholic, this didn't hamper her wrestling ability as she was able to win the holy trinity of DU belts in the Unleashed Championship, Stripped Champion and Tag Team Championship.
An original member of DU from the very beginning, and a close personal friend of Tequila, Crystal was the first diva to have a pay-per-view named after her in Femme Fatality, the first diva to release a music album and autobiography, and the first diva to host the FWA awards. She's set many trends that past divas have tried to recreate.
Her best friend and sidekick, Tequila, is always present at her side to offer support and a dry martini. Tequila has helped Crystal hobble out of many clubs and ensured she gets home safely, and in turn, Crystal has provided Tequila with support during tough times. The duo are often joined by Kaci to form a comedy trio, and have on many occassions had Katrina floating around their gang. Crystal, Katrina and Tequila are all original members of Divas Unleashed and are often referred to as "the originals".
Although now retired from wrestling activity, too inebriated to compete, Crystal still makes appearances at special events and is still a presence within the company even if she does not appear on screen. She won't be forgotten as the first legend of Divas Unleashed.
Date Inducted: June 3rd 2007
Felicity is a woman who is no stranger to headlines. With a background in wrestling coming from a well-respected family, Felicity found herself older than many of the other divas and was subjected to many jibes about her age. Despite this, Felicity was able to prove why the saying "age before beauty" is ever poignant by completing a successful career within Divas Unleashed.
Finally winning the Unleashed Championship cemented Felicity's position at the top of DU, and after many years of trying, was a well-deserved victory. The publicity and controversy generated within the fed due to Felicity having owner Shane Rockford's baby while he was dating Tequila only boosted Felicity's career and has now given her a stranglehold over the power shift within DU.
Felicity's success is not down to baby blackmail, however, not many women can make their employers lives a living hell and still manage to have a job at the end of it. Felicity earned her merits by holding the Rockford State Championship, and teaming up to the win the Tag Team Championships.
The Canadian's presence within DU has secured her a place in the Hall of Fame, enjoying her biggest popularity within the Blonde Ambition stable and by numerous award wins at the FWA award. Felicity ranks amongst the greatest divas within Divas Unleashed, and yet, still manages to have an air of being underrated about her.
Date Inducted: May 31st 2006
Icenique can best described as DU's version of the "people's champion", the girl was able to keep it real. Despite not being the most talented wrestling technically, her "don't take no shit" attitude and persona struck a chord with many within Divas Unleashed at the time of her presence. Following glossy, prissy women looking impossibly gorgeous, Icenique represented a new architect of women and her fun-loving personality and positive attitude was infectious.
Icenique displaced her shortcomings in the ring and challenged for the Stripped Championship, defeating Laura for the honour and excelled in popularity and in the ring during the subsequent stipulations she was subjected to. The feud with Laura would become memorable, as years later, the two would meet again in a challenge for the vacant Unleashed Championship. A bitter feud which saw Icenique become the new Unleashed Champion.
Icenique introduced a party lifestyle into her reign, holding parties with the fans and insisting hip-hop music was played on speakers backstage. She took Divas Unleashed away from a more serious direction (akin to their rivals 3WL) and helped DU carve out an identity as an alternative federation to have fun in.
Icenique's most famous feud was with Mystika when the two fell out over friendship after Amaryllis Vasquez drove a wedge between them. Since receiving her Hall of Fame induction at Forsaken Destiny III, Icenique has taken it easy and stayed away from the spotlight to focus on her personal life (rumoured to be starting a family). Icenique will always hold a special place in the heart of Divas Unleashed.
Date Inducted: January 25th 2004
Kaci created history when she became the first Unleashed Champion after she defeated Mya at Demonology in 2003. She then became the first diva ever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. It seems like the Pinnacle of Perfection likes to make history. During her time in Divas Unleashed, Kaci was amongst the most talked about divas on the roster, if not the most.
Coming from a Hollywood background, Kaci personified the glamour and stardom which has helped mould Divas Unleashed into what it is today. Kaci, immersed in celebrity culture, brought publicity to DU. This is especially notable during her very high-profile feud with Kristin Wallace-Hudson in which the two appeared to be fighting it out over who got to date a Backstreet Boy.
This feud generated a lot of media coverage for DU and helped put it on the map and gained it more fans. Kaci's feud with Kristin was bitter, vicious and drawn-out and is ranked among one of the greatest feuds ever in DU, the calibre of which has rarely been matched by any feuds since.
Most famously, Kaci suffered a mental breakdown and was sentenced to a prison sentence for attempted murder. A deal was reached where Kaci would serve the sentence, but was allowed out to wrestle on Exile on a weekly basis in turn for longer prison time. Since her prison release, Kaci has been keeping a low profile, almost shunning DU all together.
Kaci briefly returned to the spotlight with an autobiography of her life, but also announced her retirement from wrestling. Although Kaci's stint may have been brief (in more ways than one), she helped shape the face of Divas Unleashed her personality made a huge impact on everyone who was lucky enough to come into contact with her. Fans especially.
Date Inducted: January 25th 2004
Katrina is one of the "original three" of Divas Unleashed, present when DU started until her retirement in 2008. The Queen of Pain's loyalty and dedication to the company has allowed her to become one of the most decorated women in its history. Primarily known for extreme success in the tag division, having won the titles 3 times, Katrina is also a two-time Stripped Champion and a one-time Rockford State Champion. At the time of her induction, she had held all of the championships bar one.
Katrina's wrestling ability was never questioned, being at the height of her game, however it was her personal life that earned her the most notoriety. Katrina's seemingly perfect marriage to a fellow wrestler (including the private sex tapes and matching green hair) was well known and well envied amongst her peers. Her divorce from her husband afer he cheated on her was shocking and unexpected, and Katrina created a new identity for herself.
Despite her personal drama, Katrina was always consistent in the ring. She bonded with Tequila over her divorce and the two became friends. Katrina's life was made worse by her feud with Krysta Taylor, who leaked the news of Katrina's husband's unfaithful behaviour. The two divas loathed each other.
Her affiliation with Kristin Wallace-Hudson since 2003 has earned them the record of the longest partnership in Divas Unleashed history. Katrina finally bowed out in 2008, after coming to a natural end with Divas Unleashed but she will be remembered as a reliable, respected hard-working woman who gave her all to Divas Unleashed and reaped the benefits.
Date Inducted: May 25th 2004
Mya raised many eyebrows during her time in DU, her dark and mysterious personality inspired fear within the roster. A masochistic personality meant she had a love for pain, and her anti-heroic behaviour meant she was the most hated diva of her time. Although Mya was only around for just over a year, her impact was huge.
Mya never smiled. Ever. The only time Mya broke out in a smile was when she won the Unleashed Championship after a brutal feud with Star. Mya was a decorated competitor, holding the highest two titles, and her high-flying death-defying moves allowed her to create long-lasting reigns over Divas Unleashed.
Mya was the first woman to win the highest FWA award, Best Female, in 2003. Her relationship with Gabriel, her huge feud with Star, and her dark aura made Mya not only a diva, but almost a phenomenon. This presence and undeniably success in the ring made her a certainty for a placing within Hall of Fame.
Date Inducted: May 29th 2005
After finding amazing success in 3WL which included a Hall of Fame placing there, Mystika conquered Divas Unleashed as well. Mystika won the Rockford State Championship, becoming one of the longest champions in the history of the federation. Mystika's in ring-work was slightly overshadowed by her relationship with the mentally retarded Chester McNugget.
Mystika's personal life in DU has not been easy. Not only was her relationship the subjection of much ridicule, Mystika also had to contend with obsessed fans, stalkers, friends turning on her and people plotting against her. This only added to Mystika's legend, her strength and determination to overcome the odds was inspiring.
Mystika's success in the wrestling ring was unquestioned, most evidenced by the fact that as longest Rockford State Champion in history that she had dominated the roster so much that she decided to vacate the belt out of boredom and fairness.
Mystika's loyalty to Divas Unleashed has been paramount to the success of Divas Unleashed. This loyalty was shown when she decided to represent DU instead of 3WL at Collision Course, and although now retired from competition, she still has an incredible presence behind the scenes. Mystika's contributions to DU will never be forgotten, those ink-bottle eyes will never fade.
Date Inducted: May 25th 2004
Star is one of the most well-known divas in DU's history. As a two-twice Unleashed Champion, Star proclaims herself as the Queen of DU, even holding her very own coronation and wearing a diamond tiara. Star's arrogance is not unfounded, having accomplished huge success in the wrestling ring and notching up countless victories.
A Philly girl, Star's tough attitude and bitchy nature immediately made her enemies but also created oppurtunities, provoking those around her to make them take notice. Having won the FWA award for Best Bitch years in a row, Star's personality created many classic moments and provided fans with countless entertainment.
Star became an unlikely hero, despite being booed constantly. Not only having success with championships, Star also dominated the FWAs and hosted them, won MeloDU, topped the DU Top 30 list and even wrote her own column and made her own sex-tape. The Queen mantle certainly was appropriate, and it spoke volumes that she was largely unchallenged for her position as 'monarch'.
Star, unlike many other divas, was well-known for her talent within the squared circle rather than events away from it. It was her loyalty, success and talent that earned her a spot in the Hall of Fame and ensured that she will be remembered as one of the greatest divas that Divas Unleashed has ever had the pleasure of having represent them.
Date Inducted: May 29th 2005
Yuku Shiro is one of the most talked women within wrestling, everyone having an opinion on her. This has made her incredibly well-known on the wrestling circuit, and it also helps that she comes from a wrestling dynasty in the Shiro clan. Yuku held the Unleashed Championship, her unforgiving hard-hitting style of wrestling provided her with many victories during her time within the company.
Not only hailed for her incredible raw talent, Yuku also generated headlines after she transformed into "Dark Lady Fist", a troubled soul whose dark ways manifested themselves in matches. Yuku also courted the attention her relationship with Tara Lee generated. The two married but later divorced.
Yuku has been on-off with Divas Unleashed, seeing returns in 2006 in elsewhere, Yuku has been a well-respected competitor with a notable ego. Some say her ego is understandable, judging by her contributions to the women's wrestling business and her status as one of the top women within the sport.
Divas Unleashed was lucky to have her compete within the company, and her dominance and status has created an aura that will not be forgotten. Whether it be from her various personalities, her love-life, or her controversy-causing nature, the fans agree that whether you love or hate Yuku, her place in the Hall of Fame is well-deserved.
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