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Post by lindsay on Jan 14, 2009 16:07:32 GMT -5
Pasted from <http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/8059/118/>
Lisa Varon (Victoria), who turns 38 in a few weeks, announced her retirement at the 1/13 Smackdown tapings in Omaha. While pro wrestlers announcing their retirement on television are never meant to be taken seriously, there had been rumors for some time that she was going to retire and she had been phased down in recent months. She even responded to the rumors, and wouldn’t confirm or deny them, which most took as an admission they were true. These rumors came long before the word of cuts came out, but the timing of this coming on the first TV after the cuts may mean since she was going to leave imminently, and they were doing massive cuts that it worked out the way it did.
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Post by huneychild on Jan 14, 2009 17:11:05 GMT -5
Pasted from <http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/8059/118/> Lisa Varon (Victoria), who turns 38 in a few weeks, announced her retirement at the 1/13 Smackdown tapings in Omaha. While pro wrestlers announcing their retirement on television are never meant to be taken seriously, there had been rumors for some time that she was going to retire and she had been phased down in recent months. She even responded to the rumors, and wouldn’t confirm or deny them, which most took as an admission they were true. These rumors came long before the word of cuts came out, but the timing of this coming on the first TV after the cuts may mean since she was going to leave imminently, and they were doing massive cuts that it worked out the way it did. At least she is going out with her health in tact. Its not like they were going to give her a massive push again, with them swearing that we have to like Michelle McCool and Maryse. I'm glad she actually found a niche outside of wrestling.
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Post by Monster on Jan 14, 2009 18:16:51 GMT -5
uhmm she hasnt said anything on her website but i dont blame her they are hitting for wrestling in the diva division now. at least she has her Black Widows custom cars. she seems like she is doing good from what she has said on her my space.
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Post by Ashton on Jan 15, 2009 10:09:55 GMT -5
Her final match is this Friday. That kind of sucks, there's no build up to it or anything. I feel bad for her fans.
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Post by Monster on Jan 15, 2009 13:20:09 GMT -5
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Post by Ashton on Jan 15, 2009 14:08:14 GMT -5
It pisses me off too. She's very entertaining. I haven't seen her wrestle in a while because she's been on Smackdown, but I remember when she used to be on Raw.
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Post by lindsay on Jan 15, 2009 14:59:23 GMT -5
Given the recent cuts, they may have given her the choice of retire or be fired. That would explain the sudden departure.
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Post by Monster on Jan 15, 2009 17:10:59 GMT -5
Given the recent cuts, they may have given her the choice of retire or be fired. That would explain the sudden departure. they should have given that choice to Maryes or what ever her name is..
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Post by Monster on Jan 15, 2009 23:40:00 GMT -5
okay you guys this is from Victoria her self. i can only imagine how hard it was for her to write those words.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Retirement
Hey MySpacers! It's been announced on WWE.com, so I guess I should address it. This Friday's Smackdown is my last match with WWE. I started with the company in 2000. I have had so many once in a lifetime experiences. It's been incredible. I was part of an era in Women's Professional Wrestling that will never be duplicated again. Choosing to leave was a very difficult decision. I think many of my colleagues considered me a "lifer". That is, they thought I'd be with WWE until I was old and grey. But I was not happy with the oppurtunities that were available to me within WWE. And at the end of the day, there are thousands and thousands of women who would kill or die for the chance to be a WWE Diva. It isn't right for me to fill that spot if my heart weren't in it. And I didn't make a rash decision to walk away. On many occasions I pushed for the Victoria that I'd want to watch. But we were on different pages. I respect their decisions, and they are their decisions to make. Being with WWE is very time consuming. And again, with where we were at, I would rather spend more time at home. I am a "lifer" though. That may not be WWE for life (although I will always be a fan). But I will always challenge myself. I am a competitor. As you can see from one of the pics in my photo gallery, I've been training in Jiu Jitsu. I started for the conditioning, but I have really excelled. It has crossed my mind to enter MMA. I've also been learning to DJ. I love music, and this girl has been getting her mix on. Of course I have the custom car shop, Black Widow Customs. And I haven't ruled out the idea of jumping back in the squared circle occasionally down the road. I am just so thankful for the experiences that I have had with WWE, for the great friends that I have made with WWE, and the best fans in the world that I have encountered because of WWE. So what am I doing first? I'm on vacation! I'm not going to say where I am, but it's warm, and I can look out the window and see palm trees, and I'll be here for a couple weeks. I have been getting bombarded with requests for interviews and appearances. As for appearances, you can contact me through MySpace for now. When I decide what direction I intend to take, I will acquire appropriate representation, and will pass info along to them. As for interview requests, several people have emailed me regarding "shoot interviews". I would like to say this. I am a fan of the Willy Wonka movie. I won a golden ticket. I was in Willy Wonka's Magical Chocolate Factory for nine years. If you're looking for an Everlasting Gobstopper, don't waste your time asking. It's not for sale. Finally, I want to thank all my MySpace Friends for your encouragement. I truly feel that we are friends, and I appreciate your support. I will keep blogging, and hope you all keep in touch. Later Sweet Potaters, Lisa Marie aka Victoria : )
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Post by Ashton on Jan 16, 2009 8:53:14 GMT -5
That makes me so sad. At least she's walking away with her pride. When people think of her they will remember one of the best women's wrestlers in the past ten years, not someone who bounces around the ring and poses for Playboy.
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Post by lindsay on Jan 16, 2009 15:54:46 GMT -5
That makes me so sad. At least she's walking away with her pride. When people think of her they will remember one of the best women's wrestlers in the past ten years, not someone who bounces around the ring and poses for Playboy. Absolutely
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Post by huneychild on Jan 16, 2009 16:08:30 GMT -5
That makes me so sad. At least she's walking away with her pride. When people think of her they will remember one of the best women's wrestlers in the past ten years, not someone who bounces around the ring and poses for Playboy. Absolutely She really is the last great women wrestlers in the WWE. The only other divas I see carrying that on are Melina, Natalya, and Mickie James.
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Post by Monster on Jan 16, 2009 17:08:32 GMT -5
i know have you see the poll that they have on wwe.com? they are asking people who they think will have the best year and Maryes or what ever her name is in above all others its so stupid. i remember when victoria used to have her matches against Molly Holly those were good too. not all of them but some of them.
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Post by huneychild on Jan 16, 2009 17:37:25 GMT -5
I miss Molly Holly.
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Post by Monster on Jan 16, 2009 17:41:30 GMT -5
yeah me too she was cool and showed that to be a good diva you dont have to show all the merchandise.
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