Christy Hemme of Los Angeles Crowned the Newest WWE Diva Live on Monday Night RAW; Hemme Wins $250,000 One-Year Contract with WWE.

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Footage of Los Angeles native Christy Hemme being crowned the WWE's newest Diva will be available via satellite tonight at 11:30 PM EST. (See Below for Coordinates)

Christy Hemme was declared the new RAW(R) Diva and receives a one-year WWE(R) contract and $250,000. Aside from winning this title, Hemme was most recently a Juggy Dancer on "The Man Show," and has modeled for top magazines such as Muscle & Fitness, Rolling Stone, Maxim, and Stuff. As a Harley Girl, she's been to every Harley rally around the nation, opening up for the Headliner bands. Christy currently resides in Los Angeles.

Of the thousands of women who tried out for this contest, 10 finalists were selected and debuted on RAW on Monday, July 19. WWE fans voted via telephone and on the web at www.WWE.com to keep in their favorite Diva contestant. Each week one diva was eliminated until tonight's Monday Night RAW Live telecast, when Christy Hemme was declared the winner and awarded a one-year contract with WWE and $250,000.

The competition between the 10 women was fierce, as their backgrounds made them what they are today. The list of potential Divas varied from a 2004 Playboy Playmate of the Year (Carmella DeCesare) to a set of Twins (Chandra & Julia Costello) from "The Man Show" to a singer (Amy Weber) from "Son of a Beach," and a host (Camille Anderson) from the ever popular E! "Wild On" show. Despite their various ages and backgrounds, they all had one thing in common: it was their dream to be a WWE Diva.

FOOTAGE OF WWE DIVA WINNER CHRISTY HEMME FROM MONDAY NIGHT RAW
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                WHO:    WWE Diva Winner Christy Hemme
                WHAT:   Monday Night RAW Diva Winner Footage
                WHEN:   Monday, September 20th

                Satellite Coordinates:
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                23h30 - 23h45 EST
                WWE OUTBOUND CIRCUIT #1432
                A 6 TRANSPONDER 22 C-BAND
                AUDIO 6.2 MHz/6.8 MHz

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