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Defining Beauty - 1st blog
Dear fans,
It�s been awhile since I have written a blog for Candy-Coated for so many reasons! To start off, I have been through an absolute whirlwind of a journey and have so much to say that when I start to write I have a whole different story to tell! First of all, my blog title of Candy-Coated really doesn�t fit what I have to say anymore. I wasn�t really candy-coating much of anything, and now after this journey, I�m not about to continue that! It�s the new person I�ve developed into, the reality of who I am! I�m going to take it back to my first return about a month before WrestleMania. As you know, I broke my clavicle in October, which crushed more than a broken bone, it was my heart! I was finally getting the opportunity that I worked so hard for, and felt like I was busting my ass for this dream and to earn the respect in this business of my peers and fans! Then in a moment, it was swept away from me. I came back because the whole time I was working towards that huge match of earning a right to be in WrestleMania! I did everything I could to be there, but when I was back on TV, I was miserable! It�s not that I wasn�t thankful, it�s just that I still wasn�t healed, but my heart wanted to do whatever it took to be involved in WrestleMania! I was cleared to do minimal things and they gave me an inch, and I took a mile. I thought I could do it even though the fracture wasn�t completely bridged. WWE gave me a match and I took full advantage of it, but it didn�t work out to my advantage. With being in the ring only about five seconds, I did a dropkick which I decided to change in mid-air (not a smart idea). Not only did I botch it, but I instantly knew I had re-broken my clavicle! To let you know how much I wanted this, you can review the match. I wasn�t going to let anything stop me! I finished the match � with what I know now was a shattered collarbone in four spots � because I knew it would be the last time I could be in front of the fans for a while. I really have learned so much from the Superstars at WWE who have been injured like Triple H, HBK, and recently Randy Orton, that the injury doesn�t end the match. Then, of course, it set in that I would need surgery and most importantly miss WrestleMania! I did the WrestleMania press conference and a major question for Big Show and Floyd Mayweather was is the risk worth the reward?!? Some people have asked me this same question knowing that I was the one taking the risk. Without a doubt, or a slight question in my mind, it was absolutely worth it! I would have never known if I didn�t try. I gave 110 percent and that can never be taken away from me. WWE.com asked me to do an interview on my status, so I thought it�s time to start writing again! They asked what one thing I would say to Beth Phoenix, the Diva who took me out, is. Unforgettable � it�s like, Glamazons and stones may break my bones but that will never stop me! I think she is quite aware that I am coming back to claim what I lost. I am holding that rope tight and the fight of my life is still ahead of me. I will be ready. I just hope she is! It�s not a surprise that a rematch is in order and I won�t sneak up from behind, this time its face-to-face, head on. And who will win? What do I say when Beth questions my toughness and durability? Ha! I can trash talk all I want, but you�ll see in the ring! I have been through a broken nose, fractured and shattered collarbone, and still finished the match. If that�s not durable, then what is! Not for one second have I thought this isn�t the sport for me. Instead, she has built me up to withstand the odds that were placed against me. In other words, I thank Beth Phoenix because she too will have the fight of her life!!! My best wishes go out to Melina for her recent injury. I don�t wish this journey on my worst enemy. It was nothing less than brutal. A true fighter will survive, and I don�t see her giving up! After the surgery I got a call from �Stone Cold� Steve Austin! Now if that doesn�t put a smile on your face, I�m not sure what will! He had read my interview after the incident and said he was so proud of me that I said nothing will keep me away from WrestleMania! Laying here on my couch feeling like it was my death bed, I thought how am I going to fly to WrestleMania in a few days! But he was right, I said I would, and by God�s grace, I did! I wanted to be there for the support of my fellow Superstars and to see that many fans! It's been about 14 weeks since my surgery and many wonder when I will be back. Well, the first time around I would inform everyone what the doctors told me and I personally got my hopes up for those dates! It kept getting pushed back and my heart kept getting crushed. I will let you know that I had a cat scan two weeks ago and things are looking great and I�m feeling even better! All the bones are connected and healing and are in perfect alignment. Bones have a time frame of there own, different for everyone in healing. I am in physical therapy and will be back very soon! Although it seems like an eternity, I promise you, it will be worth the wait! This journey has had many lows both mentally and physically for me. I have had to do a lot of soul searching on why this happened, who I am, and what I will learn from this! I realized that God took this away from me to show me how much I really want it. You can see that I have fallen in love with this business! I have learned a lot about patience, dedication, determination, desire, and keeping the "faith." That tattoo will never get old and it�s a constant reminder to me that everything is going to be okay! It has made me see what real beauty is all about! You can look at 100 hot girls and only some have the "it" factor! There�s so many levels I�m going to define beauty on and it starts on the inside. It�s the part of me that sparkles and makes people laugh. It�s the real me that wants to come out and shine! Defining beauty is never giving up, giving more than receiving, always giving 110 percent, living each day as it were your last, and have fun doing it! My new blogs will be called "Defining Beauty." As I experience it, I�ll share it with you. You guys have helped me through this journey and I can�t express in words my dear gratitude, but I can give you the best show I can when I return!! Coming up in the Summer Skin launch on WWE.com you will see a snippet of Defining Beauty. Everyone�s used to hiding scars, but they�re truly unique and beautiful! I have earned my battle wound and will proudly show it off. I will never cover it up, it is uniquely mine ... and quite frankly pretty bad ass!
Hugs-
Candice Michelle
Defining Beauty

WELL HELLO EVERYONE-2nd blog
I can't express in words how excited I am to FINALLY be back on Monday Night Raw! So many things have been rushing through my mind, so I think it's time to update everyone here on Fan Nation! After being out of action for 10 months, the feeling of being back is tremendous! Through the blood, sweat, and tears, I am excited to start this new chapter of my career! I have been envisioning coming back for some time now, so for it to be reality is still setting in! It was an amazing challenge to face so many of my fears getting back into the ring! There is nothing like facing your fears head on to make your dreams come true! I actually enjoyed seeing Beth Phoenix again! I know she may have thought she ended my wrestling career but it has only begun! Seeing her face-to-face stirred up old emotions and memories inside! Letting her know that I am back was beautiful in itself! That night when I returned may not have been my perfect match, but I did make my presence known! A good friend gave me some advice. She said, "I have to walk before I can run!" As much as I want to sprint right now, I realize time will get me there! I have never been a patient person; patience is a virtue, I am learning! The day that the doctor released me to train, I let WWE know ... and that day, not the next week or month, I had travel in place to train at FCW! I had the privilege of training at Steve Keirn's school with amazing agents and talent! I owe a huge thanks to Billy Kidman, who came early for me, stayed late, and even came in on his day off because I wanted to get as much training in as I could! I flew home to see the doctor and got amazing news; I was medically cleared to return! AHHH, I thought this day would never come! I then traveled to Denver where I had a great experience at the DNC, then right onto my first road trip! It was awesome. I somehow finagled my way into wrestling on the house shows before my return! I was like a little kid when I found out I was wrestling! Woooooohooooooooah! Now that I am back, I don't expect things to get any easier! I see the WWE Universe and WWE have high expectations of me and I love it! The critiques keep me on my toes and make me fight harder! Beth Phoenix has set standards high for me as well as the other competitive Divas! She has something that once was mine, and I will do whatever it takes to earn it back! I have been knocked down several times and even taken out a few times, but each time I come back better and stronger than before! I have been gone for a long time and can't prove myself overnight, but whether you love me or hate me, I will work to earn your respect! It's not about how many times you fall or how hard; it's about how gracefully you get back up! It's about being brave to face those fears, get past the negative and still fight for your dreams! Is the risk worth the reward? ... Without a doubt in my mind! I will risk trying new things to become better! If I fall, I'll get right back up till I can do it!! I have made it back and have a starting ground! My stars are aligned with love and gratitude! I will give no less than 110 percent as I reach for the stars!!
"The gracefulness of getting back up when you've fallen and having the faith to learn from your mistakes is, DEFINING BEAUTY!"
Thank you for the love and support,
Candice Michelle
"Defining Beauty"

DEFINING BEAUTY-SEASON GREETINGS 3rd blog
WHATS UP GUYS!?
I HOPE THAT EVERYONE IS ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY SEASON! ITS BEEN VERY FESTIVE AROUND MY NECK OF THE WOODS! I FEEL VERY BLESSED FOR ON CHRISTMAS DAY I WENT TO THE LAKERS GAME AND ENDED UP SITTING FRONT ROW! RIGHT BY SAMUEL L. JACKSON AND ACROSS THE COURT FROM PRINCE...VERY COOL! EVEN COOLER WAS BEING SO VERY CLOSE TO THE LAKERS AND KOBE BRYANT AND WATCHING THEM WIN THE BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR!
HAVING SOME TIME OFF TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS AND MY FAMILY IS SWEET, ITS THE QUIET BEFORE THE STORM! 2008 WAS A ROUGH YEAR FOR ME SO I AM PUMPED UP FOR 2009! EVERYONE KNOWS IVE HAD A JOURNEY AND EVEN COMING BACK HAS BEEN A NEW CHAPTER OF LEARNING FOR ME! IVE GONE BACK TO MY ROOTS OF HAVING "FAITH!" ITS HARD TO GET OVER IN THE WWE BUT ITS EVEN HARDER TO GET BACK OVER AGAIN! NO ONE IS A BETTER UNDERDOG THAN ME NOR MORE WILLING TO STAND UP TO THE FIGHT! ILL BE BACK, AND THATS A PROMISE!
MANY EXCITING THINGS ARE HAPPENING ON RAW! MELINA IS BACK AND ITS NICE TO SEE HER DOING WELL! I HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH HER IN THE PAST BUT WE HAVE BONDED ON THE COMMON ISSUE OF LOVING WHAT WE DO! THE TWO OF US HAVE BEEN THROUGH SOME BRUTAL SURGERIES AND CAN RELATE TO ONE ANOTHER, I WISH HER THE BEST! ALSO TRISH STRATUS ON RAW AGAIN, HOW EXCITING TO SEE! IT REMINDS ME OF THE DAYS WHEN I JUST BEGAN AND SHE TAUGHT ME SO MUCH! WITH ALL THIS BEING SO EXCITING TO ME I CANT HELP BUT SAY, RAW HAS THE NEW ME TO LOOK FORWARD TO AT THE NEW YEAR! I HAVE FOUND THAT FIRE, AND PASSION AGAIN, AND WITHOUT THAT YOU'VE LOST THE FIGHT EVEN BEFORE IT HAS BEGUN!
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS HAVE "FAITH," AND KEEP YOUR STARS ALIGHNED WITH LOVE AND GRATITUDE!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS-
CANDICE MICHELLE
DEFINING BEAUTY!

DEFINING BEAUTY WITH HER NEW COMMERCIAL 4th blog
Hey guys-
Just wanna update yall with some fun stuff that has been happening! First of all, thanks for all who joined me on the live blog I really had a blast talking with you guys! I'm releasing the brand new link to my new godaddy commercial with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brad Keselowski! wow we had a blast filming this and it has already launched for the nascar season! Hope you enjoy it, its really cute!
http://videos.godaddy.com/candice_video.aspx
I will be filming a few more with Danica Patrick in Vegas! However, in this case what happens in Vegas WONT stay in Vegas>>>well most of it anyways! Always get a discount with Godaddy.com just enter the password...Candice
Enjoy-
Candice Michelle
"Defining Beauty!"

NEVER GIVE UP NO MATTER WHAT!-5th blog
Hey everyone!

First and foremost I wanna offer my condolences, prayers, and love to the family and friends of Andrew "Test" Martin! This isn't an easy thing to hear about someone in our community! I had alot of respect for him and am thankful for being blessed with knowing him!

I also just wanted to catch up with y'all since its been awhile since Ive been on Raw and there has been many speculations on why? Unfortunately I have been injured again! No its not my collarbone or anything in association with that! My collarbone is 100% healed! I was training really hard actually twice a day and while doing a flying punch on a bag that was held by a donut like apparatus I landed on it, rolled my ankle and fell on it! I have 2 torn ligaments one a 3rd degree sprain and the other a 2nd degree. However I'm healing really well and faster than what doctors expected! My injury was just a mishap unlike what others have heard or said, just a misfortunate event! After what I've been through I am a pro at this,haha!

I am off crutches and out of my walking cast already! It actually gave me a chance to ride on a scooter in Las Vegas on a red carpet! Now how about that for an accesory, ill probably make US weeklys worst dressed list for it, but I had a blast! Ive been in therapy and swimming like a fish in hopes of being ready for wrestlemania! I know what it feels to be out last year I hope that i wont have to relive that feeling this year!

Also, people have asked me if I'm leaving the wwe or that my contract is expiring in Oct. 2009, well this is so FALSE!!! First off my contract is not expiring this year and most importantly I have NO desire to leave WWE! I am still focused and gearing up for another return! I have asked myself and prayed alot on why I have taken a back seat with another injury?! What I do know is what it feels like to be on the mountain top, and i know what the valley is like all to well, but i have news for all the Haters who have all these crazy reasons on why they think they know me and why my career at WWE is over...I am not unpacking my bags down in this valley but climbing out of it, even with one foot!lol! I have had a taste of the top so I know that the fight is worth it! I can preach and say x,y and z. However, this time ill just show you! I'm not too frail, injury prone, too old, nor have i lost my passion! Misfortune happens and that's what makes me stronger and builds resiliency! So just know that weather you respect me, hate me, judge me, spread false accusations about me, this is my journey and I say when its over so hear me loud and clear I'm saying "ITS NOT OVER!!"

"I NEVER GIVE UP NO MATTER WHAT, AND NEITHER SHOULD YOU! IF YOU DONT GO FOR YOUR DREAMS THAN SOMEONE ELSE WILL!"

I will be making appearances so stay posted to wwe.com, cause heck I miss you guys, so come out and see me if you get a chance!

Muah,

Candice Michelle

"Defining Beauty"

PS For all of you who are wondering I dont have a myspace page nor a facebook! I will be redoing my website with the gracious Godaddy.com folks so I can actually log in to it and update it! Its a process but will be worth the wait! Also anytime you visit Godaddy.com you can check out my newest commercials and photos from our events, also get a discount by entering code name CANDICE!

Defining Beauty...Grateful Good-bye
Today is the first day of my next journey! I am filled with excitement and gratitude that I wanna express! First and foremost I wanna say thank-you to the McMahon family! Thank-you Vince, Linda, and Stephanie! I have had an amazing 5years wrestling for you guys! You have taught me and given me so many incredible memories! My time in the WWE was so heartfelt and an incredible journey that I will never forget. I wanna thank the people who have helped me there to be successful! Thank-You Johnny Laurenitis, Mark Corrono, and the rest of talent relations! You guys are awesome at what you do and I appreciate everything you have done for me! Thanks to the amazing agents Arn, Dean, Ricky, Mike, Fit, Barry, Steve, and Billy. You guys are incredible at what you do and it was so exciting for me to get the oppurtunity to learn from the BEST! Speaking of the best, John Cena was a champ in every sense of the word, inside and outside of the ring! Thank-you John for our great friendship, conversations, and encouragement in the business! I have so many fun filled memories on the road that I will never forget thanks to Victoria, Torrie(vote for her, shes amazing), Carlito, Tommy ( what a Dream), and Mickie ( one half of the nasty girls)! You guys will be my buddies for life and I will never forget you! Thank you to the other amazing superstars and Divas! You guys are simply the best at what you do! You have contributed so much in me becoming a wrestler, thanks to HHH, Big Show, Melina, Mickie, John Cena, Tommy Dreamer, Shawn Michaels, and everyone else who every helped me in the ring(in no particular order)! Thanks to the awesome crew and people behind the scenes, without them the show wouldnt even begin, they are all so incredible and full of talent! My time in the WWE was a true blessing!
I am excited that I was the FIRST WWE Diva Search contestant to become the WWE Womans Champion! I know I have paved a way for the woman like me and am so proud of them now! Go get em ladies, your all so talented and beautiful!
A special dedication to all the amazing and wonderful fans who have supported me, made sites for me, were always positive, and mostly just showed your love! I really appreciate you! I hope to see you in my next journey! I feel it coming fast! You can see my new website in less than 1.5 months at candicemichelle.com and catch up with my updates, also on twitter!

I have loved that journey and am ready to grow into this next chapter! Stay tuned.... much more to come!

Yours Truly,

Candice Michelle
"Defining Beauty"...in every sense of the word!