Would a "shy" diva work?

[Sephiroth]

Was thinking about this thanks to the thread about Cherry last week. I mentioned my favorite moment with her in that thread: she was taking part in one of WWE's summer bikini romps, and when it was her turn to take her robe off and show it all to the world she acted shy and nervous, but then when the crowd started cheering she got more enthused and played it up. It was cute and effective and it showed a little character development. And it just got me wondering if a character like this could really get over as a babyface; a diva who is shy and hesitant to show off her body, but as the crowd applauds her she gets into it and starts to let loose little by little. The thing to me is that WWE seems to have an image of more reserved girls as being stuck up and prudish, and hence heel characters like Molly. Given the current state of Total Divas, I can only too easily see that same scenario playing out, with all the "cool girls" taunting anyone who is more withdrawn and nervous and thus this girl who dares be hesitant to bounce around in practically nothing is actually the heel instead of the underdog who the crowd helps come out of her shell. But its still a thought.

[543Y2J]

Wasn't Maria when she was a backstage interviewer a bit shy to go along with the ditsy blonde character?

[carp (SPC, Itoh Respect Army)]

Bayley.

[Hit Girl]

Yeah, definitely Bayley

[Deleted]

I dunno.
Bayley is possibly the most socially awkward person on the entire roster, but I never pegged her as being shy.

[The Beast Disincarnate]

More importantly would a HAIRY diva work?

[CMWaters]

Nov 8, 2013 15:33:04 GMT -5 The Beast Disincarnate said:

More importantly would a HAIRY diva work?

Depending on the amount and placement, the Furry Community might embrace it.

[carp (SPC, Itoh Respect Army)]

Say, but would an AVUNCULAR diva work?

[Eunös ✈]

If she has long Pink Hair and dresses in yellow than absolutely

[Perd]

I ant a wry Diva.

Renee: Congratulations on becoming the new Diva's champion
Wry Diva: Yeah. Those five minutes of TV time are going to be great.

[Lazy peon]

Nov 8, 2013 16:27:14 GMT -5 Eunös ✈ said:

If she has long Pink Hair and dresses in yellow that absolutely

yay!

[Heartbreaker]

Pretty much Bayley. She's super adorable though. <3

Nov 8, 2013 19:55:55 GMT -5 Perd said:

I ant a wry Diva.

Renee: Congratulations on becoming the new Diva's champion
Wry Diva: Yeah. Those five minutes of TV time are going to be great.

Sounds like my CAW. A sarcastic, moody woman who you'd think is a bitch but she's just misunderstood.

[Essential1]

Your caw sounds like my mom.

[Deleted]

Nov 8, 2013 11:29:22 GMT -5 543Y2J said:

Wasn't Maria when she was a backstage interviewer a bit shy to go along with the ditsy blonde character?

I tend to think she was more hesitant and a tad scared. (My favorite Maria moment was that one battle royal, where she saw the field getting thinned out and she took a shot from somebody - maybe Beth Phoenix, I forget exactly - and she slapped the mat hard and did that "Oh no you didn't! I'm ready for you now!" look and threw up her fists in preparation for a fight.)

[Sam Punk]

I don't think the creative team is capable of pulling this off.

[metylerca]

It'd work with the guys who would think her shy diva gimmick means she's shy in real life and thus making her "homely". Cause then they'd have a "shot" with her and we'd see sigs and threads dedicated to this shy diva and her greatness. And any criticism would be met with the type of hostility usually reserved for pissed off boyfriends fighting for their girlfriend.

So I say yes. A shy diva gimmick would be awesome.

[H-Virus]

They could always just rehire Cherry. I'd be down with that.

[Deleted]

Bayley reminds me of a female Eugene more than being shy.