Source: WWE.com Melina's Diary

The new year started off on a sour note for Divas Champion Melina.

After suffering an injury in a match on Dec. 29 in Manchester, N.H., Melina underwent an MRI today, which confirmed that she tore her left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Due to this, she will be out of action for six months and have to forfeit her Divas Championship.

This unfortunate setback brings an end to Melina's successful reign as champion, a title she has held since she debuted on Raw on Oct. 10 as a part of the Tri-Brand Diva Trade.

With the Divas Championship then becoming vacant, an Eight-Diva Tournament to crown a new champion started on Raw. Maryse defeated Brie Bella in the first match of the tournament.

In the meantime, Melina has been recovering from surgery at home and she has been writing these following diary entries for WWE.com...


The Real Melina
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 11:12 PM EST [General]

The Real Melina



A lot of people have been asking for a new Blog from me. I guess I save blogs for definitive heart felt statements or somewhat as articles.... Maybe I should see it as a diary... I don’t know which way would be more enjoyable for all of you to read so please let me know what you think.



I’m assuming that before I began tweeting people saw me.... the real me, as a cold hard B!otch! As I have said on Twitter, I don’t blame people for thinking that way.... My heel character totally was!! May I add, I played that role extremely well! But I need you to know my character is based off of the women who have been that way to me and part how I wish I could have been instead of just taking their abuse.



Don’t get me wrong, I had my moments where I stood up for myself, but I hate conflict. I rather be happy. To laugh and joke around. Life is too short. I tell people I love them and I live each day to enjoy the moment because life is precious.... even if it doesn’t feel that way within our hearts sometimes.... and believe me, I know that pain and loneliness.



If I argue, it’s to stand up for someone I love, someone who is weaker and doesn’t deserve to be treated wrongly. I stand up for something that is dear to my heart. I rather have resolution. I believe in compromises. I stand up for myself when things go way too far, but normally I stand back and let haters hate because It’s pointless to argue.... a lot of them thrive off of you reacting.... I rather prove them wrong. Show them that a good person, a good heart and hard work will outshine their hate.



In seriousness, if these people would spend more time working or bettering themselves.... they would go a lot farther in life and be happier. They are just holding themselves back. Like in wrestling, Those who spent their time talking bad about me and trying to jeopardize my career, if they only put that energy in wrestling, bettering themselves and learning the craft, they would have done so much better. It’s a shame. There are no short cuts and hand outs in this life OR wrestling. Not really.



Now there are moments where This Girl ain’t so friendly!! Don’t mess with me in mid workout!!! You’re killin’ my flow!!!! I’m in the ZONE! hee hee hee. And I guess on a plane.... :( It’s me time!! I read, sleep, write or watch my favorite shows! Can’t get mad at me for wanting ME Time!! :)But believe me, I won’t be a b!otch to you. I’m just not as chatty on flights or car rides. It all depends I guess.



Every Superstar/Diva is different just respect their boundaries (like any other person) and understand that our travel and job, although a privilege, can be grueling and wearing.



I will never act like that with someone unless they were rude to me or someone I love. Some should really realize how they talk to or approach people. It’s just treating people like human beings for crying out loud! Then again, I won’t blame a person for taking me the wrong way.... it happens and I’m not perfect. Misunderstandings happen people so don’t get crazy! Then I won’t get crazy :p hee hee hee. All I want to do is have fun... you will hear that and read many tweets where I say have fun.



Back to my Tweethearts, I’ve been getting Tweets on how people can’t believe that everyone can’t see how nice I am.... or that they can’t believe it. All I have to say is it’s ok that everyone doesn’t see the good in me and or in other good deserving people. It’s truly their loss. Sure it hurts that someone cant see you for who you are or they don't like you but, if life was perfect we wouldn’t overcome and be stronger. If everyone was always nice, we wouldn't learn how to deal with situations when they go wrong and even though people can suck sometimes, the truth is, if it wasn't for them, life would be boring. We also need the bad to appreciate the good.... but I'm glad you guys can see the good. :) That’s why we stick together, right?



This can be a lonely road. I have been misunderstood for so long and I wonder, What is I got in an accident..... what if anything, ya know? And I leave this world with many not knowing who I am.... who I truly am as a person. I am surrounded by people and am so alone because no one knows me for me.... Through writing, through a tweet.... now I can share that with you.



Through the good and bad, I thank everyone and every situation no matter how good, crazy, painful or stupid it may be! It all helped define me. Made me the person I am today. Even though all the heart ache was excruciating I still wouldn’t trade it for a simpler, “silver platter” kind of life. Not at all.



Hope you like the blog.... I guess it’s me venting. More blogs to come, see you on Twitter.com/RealMelina -If you aren’t on it.... I’m just sayin’ :p



Lots of Love,

From The Most Dominant Diva in the WWE & Twitter!

Melina


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Wrestlemania Week!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 06:05 PM EST [General]



I’ve Been Tweeting the countdown for this week!!! Now I’m blogging about it!



I am so excited about this week. Normally, I get so caught up in studying and training for matches.... I always enjoy Wrestlemania but I get to enjoy it in a different way this time. I have no stress... no Preparation.... I’m going to truly enjoy the time talking to everyone. I’m going to simply sit back and enjoy Wrestlemania the way I used to!!! I’m so excited!!!



The Grandest Stage of Them All. Yes. Wrestlemania is our Superbowl! It all comes down to this day each year. We pull out all the stops! We work hard year ‘round, no doubt about that, for this one moment. It’s a tremendous honor and privilege to take part in.



I believe that it is for the best of the best. In the past, everyone didn’t get to wrestle. You had to earn that chance and show the world you deserved that spot! If it’s just as hard or if it’s easy to get on the card now-a-days, it’s debatable! Either way, It’s always going to be such an honor. It’s like holding a title. So much history! We need to step up and make the wrestlers of the past proud!! Do their legacy justice by giving our all the way they did! They gave us MAGIC!



I live for each match. I truly do. I give my all every single time. It’s not in me to do less. When it comes to Wrestlemania... I take such pride in creating an amazing moment for all of you.... to do so without fireworks and stuff given to me.... I go out and I create from my heart... my own vision and take pride in presenting it to the fans. It’s Wrestlemania!!! I have to outdo myself each year!!!



Now with all the activities through out the week, I hope everyone has fun! I’m excited to see everyone. How amazing is this?!!! We have people from around the world come together to have fun! Sharing a love and appreciation for wrestling! It’s incredible!!!! I just wish we had time to talk to each and every one of you. Just know we are trying our best, we really are.



Now it is very difficult to sit back and watch the wrestling world go by without you.... It breaks my heart... Wrestlemania means so much to me.... I was proud to be the one girl they could count on each year.... to miss this one.... it stings... But I’m going to enjoy this. Enjoy it without worries and stress. I’m also going to watch it and be that much more fired up to come back and rock the grandest stage of them all next year the way only I can!



Just being here at Wrestlemania truly is a high honor for me. Each moment I have had on this journey has been a breathe taking experience and I am so grateful for all of this. I always was kinda.... different. But I found the perfect place for me where I belong. Wrestling is what I was meant for and I thank you all for giving my life and my career meaning.



With So Much Love,

The Most Dominant Diva...

~MELINA




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Injury Update & Thank You!
Monday, March 22, 2010, 07:48 PM EST [General]

Wow. This is My first blog since April 2008! This time I plan on writing more often! Everyone going on Twitter.com/RealMelina and writing at fans.wwe.com/Melina have been incredible. Everyone who has shown your concern, wished me well and talked to me have played a part in my recovery. Thank you! I can not express enough what you have done for me.

In December 2009, I tore my ACL completely during a live event. It was a freak thing. I pivoted and my foot was stuck in place while I turned. SNAP. I collapsed. I feel so bad for not being able to give the fans that night more ... I know I couldn’t but still can’t help but feel that way. I always want to give a grand performance especially at house shows.

In 2008 during the Draft, I injured myself and fractured my heel. It broke into four pieces and it jammed into my ankle. I had surgery for that as well. They put in two plates and six screws. I wasn’t able to walk for 3 months, which is very fortunate but didn’t feel that way at the time.

During that injury I went through so many things personally. I was depressed. I questioned my worth. Not just in wrestling but in every aspect of my life. One day maybe I will explain further but for now I just want to thank you all for seeing me through that. I couldn’t tell you then but I can now, reading your e-mails and watching your YouTube tributes gave me strength to keep moving forward. Those that believed in me when others didn’t ... YOU motivated me to work harder because I didn’t want to let you down. YOU motivated me to prove to the world what I can do.

I will continue to improve. I will continue to learn and train hard to get better each time I step foot in that ring! It may be/have been a slow process but I will show the world that I belong here, that I can hang with the best of them and most of all, that I can overcome. I have been beaten down so many times, physically and verbally but it’s OK ... I’m stronger for it. I am grateful for that as well.

I was always so scared to hurt my knee. It’s scary to think that a knee injury (any injury) can keep me from being active possibly for good. It can end a career. This injury will keep me out for six months total from surgery. Both injuries are equally as serious but this injury has been better than the last.

My knee after the surgery was excruciatingly painful though. The swelling. I was supposed to walk a little bit around the house but when I would get up all the blood would rush to my knee. I’m so happy that I have gotten past that!! Yippeeeee!

I’m so grateful to walk around now. When I fractured my heel, I couldn’t. Now I’ve been going to signings and meeting all the fans!

It’s made this injury not bad! It’s a blessing! To interact with all of you! I would get so focused on the work ... I can take it so seriously sometimes! I can’t help it but I needed this.

I am going to give the WWE Universe more in every way. To earn your respect. To live up to all the great things you have said about me. I want to earn my place in this business and in your hearts. Nothing worth while is given to us. So I am going to work hard for it!

Thank you for giving me so much happiness. For encouraging me and believing in me. Thank you for being here for me. Without you I am nothing. I hope I can give you just as much as you have given me. WWE fans are truly the most amazing people in the world.

More blogs to come....

Still fighting to remain even through injuries

This is Melina's most recent blog from WWE.com

In her last blog, Melina went on a rant about the women's division not being as good as it used to be (Which is true) and about Eve winning the Title so soon and so easily (Which is also true).

Anyway, here is her follow up Blog probably trying to make up for her previous comments before she returns to WWE and gets lynched by the other Divas lol

MY THOUGHTS ON THE CURRENT DIVAS
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 12:05 AM EST [General]

It’s so funny because I have gotten so many responses on the Eve tweet that I had to write a blog! Many fans understood what I was saying and I thank you for that. A few people took it negatively and bless their hearts I think that they meant well and I think the world of them for that, but I also want to write to them in hopes that things will be cleared up :).


My name is Melina Perez and whether you love me or hate me you can’t help but watch me AND apparently talk about me! :D I don’t mind. This is my life and I accept it. At least you are still talking about me, right? I would prefer it to be in a more positive way but life isn’t perfect and people aren’t always going to be nice. My sunshine through these moments are the wonderful WWE fans that understand and appreciate my efforts. I’d seriously be a wreck because in real life, I am a sensitive soul. I just believe in what I feel so passionately. The intentions of helping those around me. Thank you to my Tweethearts for seeing that!



Now let me tell you my opinions on the state of the Women’s Division!!! It’s time to get down to it!! I think we have incredible women on the roster right now. I am so proud because each of them are strong women who have respect for themselves and each other. These are my girls. Through the years I have met people who thought my kindness was fake, “who can be that happy and nice?” But I think that one day when this is all said and done... even when I pass away, people will realize I was the same person, just as happy, just as kind, day in and day out all the time.



The only time you will ever get a not so cheerful response would be if you disrespect my friends, family or wrestling. If a person is rude or mean, it’s insane to not think that a person wouldn’t react to that.... but I strongly believe that there is always a way to talk things out in a civil manner.... I know some people would love for me to be an angry woman and get crazy like my heel character :P but I’m not.... my heart goes out to people because I believe that their cruelty and negative comments are from issues that they themselves are going through so they take it out on others.... therefore my heart breaks for them.



Back to my girls... I guess this is for them as well... we have such a busy schedule that I never get to say what I feel. I just live in the moment. This is to all of you my sweet sisters who I am proud to have on the WWE Rosters. Sorry if this turns out to sound like a yearbook! BTW Have a nice summer everyone! :D



We all know Jillian is my best friend. I treasure her with all of my heart and she has such great talent. I wish everyone could see. My heart wants to show the world what she is capable of, what a wonderful woman she is and how much she contributes to not only wrestling but the people around her. I want to give her everything she deserves in wrestling and in life. I am blessed to have her in mine.



Mickie is always so bubbly and chipper! She cracks me up. I am so proud of her on so many levels and I am thankful to know her and have her in my life as well. Her work speaks for itself and I can not tell you enough how I loved having our feud together as well as having her as my partner. She’s my Mick’ James!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Beth is an incredible woman who’s work also shines. Just like Mickie and Jillian, her beauty is incomparable and stands out. I absolutely loved working with her. There is no one in this company like her and it is so beautiful to see. I am so proud of their work on SD and I am a fan of it!



Gail. I have the Utmost respect for everything she has gone through and accomplished. She is a remarkably talented woman and person. It would be an honor to have a singles match with her. I truly hope that I get the opportunity.



Katie Lea, I love dearly. When I tore my ACL Katie and Maryse stayed by my side the entire time and I will never forget that. They took care of me and I was quietly freaking out in my head :p. Such a great friend. Katie is another woman I wish I could wrestle because she is SO talented as well and her style that’s unparalleled. I am so happy to have her as my friend.



My beautiful Natalya who I wish I could give more to. She is amazing and the world knows it. She has a good heart and a beautiful soul! I love her dearly. My wish is to have an aggressive singles match with a good amount of time with her. I would deeply love that. I love her energy, her work and her intensity! I hope she knows how much she means to me.



Michelle has been great to see through the years. How she has come into her own and how she has progressed. I am extremely proud of her work ethic and her ambition. I miss working with her as well and she, along with Beth, Mickie and Trish, has given me the most memorable matches and I hope we create many more.



Now for my newer Beauties. The up and coming talent who have GREAT potential and ARE the future of wrestling. They are like my children and I want to take care of them, praise them and tell them how proud I am ALL the time... I just am trying to teach them... show them... lead them.... I may not be perfect but no one is. Just know I love you guys and want to show you all the possibilities before I my career is over.



Layla has made me proud with her energy and spirit. She has an incredible personality and a willingness to learn and try anything. I miss working with her. I always want to work with up and coming talent because there is so much to teach by working.... especially in singles matches! The few I have had with Layla has been great, fun and I brought me great pride.



Kelly Kelly is a great face. She just needs to be her and the world will love her. She gets such sympathy when she is in her matches and that is a big part of wrestling.... She gets it. She has her own way, her own style and it’s undeniable. Our little sweetie that we all want to take care of. And we always will. I love you no matter what.



OH Maryse!! OUIE OUIE! Just because you are another version of me in so many ways in and out of the ring :p I love you and am proud of you. Such a strong woman who knows herself, what she wants and what works for her. And it’s great! I love it! I love your character, your bumps and your ambition. You want to create magic and to do your best. I love that and the person that you are.



Alicia, if you could only see yourself through my eyes. the things I want to show you and what you are capable of... all the things I have seen from you, I look forward to what is to come in the future. Not only your look and your body, but your style is unique as well. That is great to see and makes me want to work with you that much more because of the countless things we can do together.



Nicole & Brie, Beautiful women who have beautiful hearts as well. To truly know them is to spend time with them and talk to them. Such characters especially when you see how they interact with each other. It’s the harshest, funniest and sweetest thing! They are eager to learn and work and when people say, “I’m game, let’s do it,” regarding a match, you win me over! :p They are troopers and can work. I am proud of them too. With all these girls, I look forward to see the future with them. I love these girls!!!



As for Eve, like I have said before, This woman has great potential and has so much to give to the WWE. You wait, just like ALL of our up and comers you will see the difference in their work now and in a year from now... it will be a great sight!! And the journey will be amazing! Again congratulations to you in winning the title! It’s going to be fun and incredible and take each moment in ! I can’t wait to work with or alongside you.... and that goes to the other Divas too.



Rosa such a beautiful woman. I wish I could get a copy of that match we had in FCW. I am proud of it and it was fun. This woman always willing to take any move..... to do anything that is asked of her. She tries her best all the time and gives her all. It warms my heart to see that. I love talking to her and working with her. My latin sister. She is a great character and I hope the world can see more of it.



Savannah, I haven’t worked with her much but she is sweet, helpful and always upbeat. I hope to work with her more in the future. Thank you for always being so kind and respectful. I can’t wait to get back on the road to spend more time with you! :D



Tiffany, Look at her! She is such a happy, positive woman! Always! Again when a person says they will take any move, you win me over!! She said the same thing.... I had practice matches with her and she would just let me beat her up :P. Sweetest girl. She is different!!! :p hee hee hee, I say that in a loving way.... I love it when people have little -isms that are SO Them!!! Another lady where you just have to meet her to understand. I love the way she is and there is no one like her!



Serena, I am just so Proud.... tremendously proud of you. OMG. You, like me, wouldn’t take no for an answer. Look at you now. I can not wait to see what you are going to do in wrestling. I CAN’T WAIT to work with you too. You are another person that I look forward to spending time with when I get back. I absolutely love you!



Each of these ladies are beautiful, talented, athletic and GOOD women. I am proud to know them and to work with them.



My Tweets about the creditability of the Divas championship is exactly how I feel. The best in the company should hold it to give the title WORTH! To bring validity and honor. So when it’s time to give it to a up and coming Diva, the WWE universe will have no doubt in their minds that this woman is a True Champion. That she deserved and earned it!



We are trying to break away from being compared to the Lita/Trish era because we want the world to see us for who we are... to respect us and see the talent that we have, because the women in our company ARE and can be Just As Good.... BUT my thing is that I want us to NEVER forget them and keep their wrestling contributions alive, because I want to never stop wanting to be as great as them. I never want to stop giving my all to wrestling and inspiring future divas to carry the torch when we are gone.



I love you all dearly.... as always, thank you for loving wrestling like I do. For wanting to see it flourish and supporting each of us. Without you we are nothing.



The most talked about AND The Most Dominant Diva in the WWE & Twitter,

Melina