‘Hometown Hottie’ almost becomes WWE Diva

Source: East Valley Tribune

By Chelsea Ide, Tribune

The Valley’s J.T. Tinney thought the hardest part of competing to be a World Wrestling Entertainment Diva would be learning to wrestle. Turns out it was dealing with the catty competition. “The other contestants were really mean; much worse than any of the criticism I got from fans,” she says. “But I still came out of it with a couple friends.”

The WWE Diva search began with eight women showing their stuff in talent competitions and wrestling boot camps each Friday night on “Smackdown,” and each following Monday — for six weeks — one of the Diva wannabes was sent home on “Raw.”

The 23-year-old Tinney made it to the final show but placed third. She’s still hopeful for a future with the wrestling organization.

“I’m calling the WWE to talk business this week,” she says. “They’ve offered a couple of the other girls spots in their training camps.”

Until she snags an agent or a modeling gig, Tinney says she’ll continue bartending and taking care of her 5-year-old daughter.

What was your favorite toy as a kid?

Barbie.

What’s your favorite movie scene?

From “Man on Fire” when the little girl gets taken. It’s really emotional.

What deodorant do you use?

Degree for Women. Little black dress approved.

Name five things you can’t live without.

My family, my lip gloss, the radio, my jeans and my puppy dog, Prada.

What’s your favorite local hangout?

Either Hooters or Blue Moon Saloon.

When was the last time you cried?

This past week when I lost (the WWE Diva Search).

Are you wearing underwear?

No.

Name five things in your bedroom right now.

The flat-screen TV on the wall, my bed, a decorative basket in the corner, the night stand and a mirror.

Who is your celebrity crush?

Colin Farrell.

What’s your favorite Deadly Sin?

What? I don’t even know all of them.