Maxine’s vicious road to Redemption
Maxine is back, and apparently she’s a woman on an important mission. But what exactly does this vengeful, fiery former NXT Rookie Diva from Season 3 have in mind for WWE NXT Redemption?
During week 24 of competition, Maxine made a shocking return to Tuesday nights, viciously attacking a vulnerable A.J. from behind moments after A.J.’s beau, Hornswoggle, and Titus O’Neil were taunted out of the ring by Derrick Bateman. Following the attack, Bateman revealed that Maxine was his new girlfriend and “soulmate.”
A confident Maxine proclaimed to the WWE Universe that Hornswoggle couldn’t handle “a real woman” like her, so he settled for “something less, like A.J.” She then threatened to cause even more problems on WWE NXT, stating she and Bateman were “just getting started.”
The former NXT Rookie Diva certainly wasn’t lying. A week later, she dominated A.J. in singles competition, and while Bateman cruelly shoved Hornswoggle down onto the ringside floor, Maxine capitalized on her distracted opponent. rolling her up for the victory. Their celebration was cut short when Hornswoggle’s NXT Rookie, O’Neil, angrily stormed into the ring, but NXT’s wicked new couple didn’t seem fazed. On the contrary – they were pleased with themselves.
Maxine has quickly made her presence known on WWE NXT Redemption, and so far she’s helped her boyfriend, Bateman, earn a victory over archrival O’Neil. But for how long will her antics be tolerated? Sooner or later, a WWE official has to notice she’s interfering in matches to help Bateman advance in the competition. Will it eventually affect the couple’s game plan? And where has Bateman’s WWE Pro, Daniel Bryan, been throughout all of this?
Maryse On Why She Left WWE
Speaking to TVA Sports, Maryse Ouellet says her departure from WWE last October was triggered by the organization offering her a long term contract and her desire to move on.
“They wanted me to sign a new five-year contract and it’s not what I wanted,” the former WWE Divas Champion says. “I had other plans in mind.”
Ouellet’s plans include the forthcoming launch of her line of clothing and accessories, House of Maryse.
“I love fashion, I love trends. I propose to women swimwear, lingerie, jewelry, handbags and sunglasses, among others. I hope to officially start the project next summer,” she says.
Ouellet also discusses who she encountered during her WWE tenure, the numerous injuries she suffered and more. The full interview, which is in French, is available here.
Recent WWE Tryout; Two Independent Wrestlers Film WWE Commercial
Independent wrestler Buggy Nova took part in a tryout with WWE last week while the company were in California.
According to a report, Buggy was at the Raw taping in Anaheim last week, as well as the SmackDown taping in Las Vegas.
Nova took part in a tryout match against SmackDown Diva, AJ. She appeared to thank AJ via Twitter, also, writing: “An unforgettable Thank You to @WWEAJLee.”
Additionally, Nova and another independent wrestler Lizzy Valentine — best known for appearing in MTV’s short lived Wrestling Society X show as the manager of Evan Bourne and portraying Kandi Kisses on Wrestlicious — filmed a commercial with WWE Superstar Sheamus last Wednesday. No word yet what the commercial is for.
Maryse Comments On Leaving WWE, Whether She Will Join TNA
Maryse Ouellet says her desire for “bigger and bigger things” in her career prompted her decision to part ways with WWE.
She tells Radar Online, “I have aspirations and there’s other stuff I want to work on, so I decided to go. That and for the simple fact that I didn’t want to be with the WWE for 25 years. I was there six years, I had my run, I wanted bigger and better things.”
The former Divas Champion was also asked why she said in a recent interview that she would not be joining TNA Wrestling.
“I decided to leave wrestling for other aspirations I have. I’m not going to go to TNA, I’m loyal to WWE — it wouldn’t make any sense!” she says.
Ouellet also discusses what she liked best about wrestling, Snooki competing last year at WrestleMania and more. The interview is available here.