Credit: Rajah.com…
– Reigning WWE Divas Champion Michelle McCool has posted a new blog on the WWE Fan Nation site talking about her title win at The Great American Bash. McCool wrote, “I came in this business from day one with people wanting to hate me (mainly from coming through the Diva Search … and I get that), people wanting to see me fail, people doubting me, people saying I’m undeserving and to that … I say thank you.” She also added, “I know that may sound crazy, but I thrive on proving people wrong. I love breaking down barriers and winning someone over. Hopefully I did that with at least one person on Sunday. Hopefully I made at least one person believe in me as a champion. Hopefully I made at least one person say, “Hey, Michelle does deserve that!” And if I didn’t, hopefully I will be given the chance to win more hearts soon.” {Faith, Heart and Soul (July 28. 2008)}
Read the article below…
Michelle McCool - Divas Champion
“Faith has won many a race!”……
And that’s exactly what happened at The Great American Bash. I believed, I prepared, I fought, and I came out on top. I’ve always been told to never expect to lose, “see” yourself winning, and never give up. Even when I’m doubted, even when I’m the underdog, I always prepare for victory. It’s preparation and determination that lead us to the path of success. If we constantly let others’ words and/or actions hold us down, then we will eventually let ourselves down. I came in this business from day one with people wanting to hate me (mainly from coming through the Diva Search … and I get that), people wanting to see me fail, people doubting me, people saying I’m undeserving and to that … I say thank you!
I know that may sound crazy, but I thrive on proving people wrong. I love breaking down barriers and winning someone over. Hopefully I did that with at least one person on Sunday. Hopefully I made at least one person believe in me as a champion. Hopefully I made at least one person say, “Hey, Michelle does deserve that!” And if I didn’t, hopefully I will be given the chance to win more hearts soon. This business is not a job to me; it’s my passion. It’s something I believe in, it’s something I love and it’s something that I want to do my best at every single day!
Sunday night was by far the biggest night of my career. I was so extremely nervous all day long I could barely stand it. Wait a minute … I’m lying. I was pretty nervous the day before too! (I think the only people more nervous than me were my parents who were sitting ringside cheering me on!) I knew Natalya was going be a tough opponent, but the battle was even more grueling than I’d imagined. When I won the match and held that championship up, I had goose bumps all over. The feeling is indescribable! It was a roller coaster of emotions … happiness, excitement, shock, tears, and joy!!!!!!!!!!! I know that I have a huge target on my back now and am ready for the challenges that I know are about to come flying at me 100 mph!
I can’t tell you how much all of the kind words, letters of encouragement, posters (Long Island was showing their love … thank you, thank you, thank you!) and congrats mean to me. I hope I make each and every single one of you proud! This is history in the making and I will do everything in my power to make you proud! I know that the importance of winning is not what we get from the win, but what we become because of it! I hope to become the champion that makes you proud!
“Hold yourself responsible to a higher standard than anyone expects of you. Never excuse yourself!”
“When your opponent is bigger, faster, stronger. Train harder, stronger, smarter!”
“Sweat is the lubricant of success!”
To end … remember that there is a hero in every heart! Regardless of where you are on this journey in life, you are not alone. In your own heart, there is a hero reaching out to claim the ultimate prize – the happiness of living a life of satisfaction, a life of purpose – that you pursue (no matter what it may be) with courage and passion!
Thank you again! I love you all! Faith to fight the good fight, heart to believe and soul to search within! Keeping the faith…..
Your Divas Champion (wow … I still get chills just typing it)
Michelle
