With a father like the "British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith and a grandfather and uncle like Stu Hart and Bret "Hit Man" Hart, DH Smith has a wrestling lineage second to none. He grew up in sports-entertainment, idolizing his father and uncles Bruce, Bret, Owen and Jim "The Anvil" Hart, among other members of the Calgary, Alberta, Canada’s first family. Now, after years of training, DH is ready to carry on his family's rich ... more
She’s bubbly, she’s beautiful and she’s an object of desire for many men. She’s Maria, and she’s darn proud to call herself a WWE Diva. While many may think she’s ditzy or absent-minded, there’s one thing that’s well-known: she’s hot. But hey, she wouldn’t have it any other way. Maria has won many beauty pageants in her time, but she’s not just all beauty. From kickboxing to sewing to dancing to working on cars, Maria’ ... more
Curt Hawkins hailing from Long Island, N.Y., has recently hitched his wagon, along with partner Zack Ryder, to a major star: The Rated-R Superstar, Edge. After helping the Ultimate Opportunist regain the World Heavyweight Championship at Armageddon, Hawkins is firmly entrenched in the Rated-R Camp. Where he and Ryder go from here is yet to be seen, but they certainly have plenty of support – including Edge's fiancee, S ... more
If one were to ask Eve how she views herself, the beautiful Los Angeles resident would answer, “I am sexy, smart, and always excel and do my best.” It’s that same drive which propelled Eve to enter the 2007 Diva Search and become not only one of the final eight contestants, but the winner of the competition. No stranger to the excitement of a large crowd as a Los Angeles Clippers Spirit Dancer, she now brings her uniqu ... more
As a mainstay on the SmackDown roster, Funaki has become a favorite of WWE fans. The high-flyer never backs down from a battle, proudly representing the Land of the Rising Sun every time he steps in the ring. Funaki is no pushover, as he proved when he defeated Spike Dudley to capture his first and only Cruiserweight Championship in 2004. In addition to his wrestling ability, Funaki has shown that he can entertain. ... more
Hailing from India, The Great Khali stands at an impressive 7 foot 3 inches and weighs 420 pounds. This enormous monster has walked the jungles of India unafraid of pythons and wrestled White Bengal tigers. Legend states that the Punjabi Warrior has "stared into the abyss and the earth trembled at his gaze." The Great Khali is a master of the most barbaric match in WWE history: the Punjabi Prison Match. He showed hi ... more
Jimmy Wang Yang is not your stereotypical Asian. In fact, if you think he is, you might get a heapin’ helpin’ of southern hostility. Since SmackDown fans first saw the cowboy-hat wearing Yang, they’ve gotten an education on the ignorance of assumptions regarding his lifestyle. Why is he supposed to know where the nearest Chinese restaurant is, after all? All it takes is 30 seconds with Jimmy Wang Yang to be convinced ... more
Natalya may be Victoria’s new best friend on SmackDown, but make no mistake about it, this third generation Diva is all business in the ring. The daughter of former Superstar Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, Natalya realizes that competing in WWE is a gift – one she plans on utilizing to its fullest extent. And being trained in the legendary Hart family “Dungeon” alongside a few famous family members doesn’t hurt either. Nat ... more
When The Great Khali speaks, people listen … even though they may not be able to decipher the bellows of the towering Punjab goliath. Much needed translation has been the primary function of Khali’s peevish spokesman, Ranjin Singh. Appearing in WWE at Khali’s waistside in summer 2007, Singh has sung the praises of the former World Heavyweight Champion throughout all of sports-entertainment. Echoing each roar of the 7-f ... more
Our fans first saw Michelle McCool during 2004’s Diva Search. Seeing a mix of beauty and love for entertainment, she was brought to SmackDown. But there’s so much more behind the beautiful face; there is strength, determination and inspiration. Before coming to SmackDown, Michelle was a teacher in Florida — but her love for sports-entertainment started well before that. Both her pappap (grandfather) and dad loved ... more
Don't pretend to think you know Edge. You didn't grow up with the Rated-R Superstar and his single-parent mother in some cramped apartment in Orangeville (a tiny Ontario town that Edge recalls offered residents two choices: "work in a factory in town, or if you're really lucky, land a job in Toronto"). You likely identified with his classmates at Princess Elizabeth Public School, carrying a hockey stick and aspiring to pl ... more