I'm really glad you made this thread. I've always been a fan on Women's wrestling, and have had this same discussion with several friends on multiple occasions. That being said, let's get to the matter at hand.
1)Which divas would you create the division around? Why?
I would rebuild the Divas Division to be have AJ Lee as its focal point, similar to how the Women's Division was revamped in 2001 to have Trish Stratus as its center. Of course, every top star has to have a top foil. Much like Lita was to Trish Stratus, Kaitlyn would be the foil to AJ Lee. In fact, I would sort of recreate a similar pattern to that of Trish & Lita's various storylines. Also, while the Divas Championship should be the ultimate goal of the Divas, I wouldn't have every Diva chasing gold. Despite what TNA feels, ALL the women on the roster do not need to be former Champions (yes, I realize that Taryn isn't a KO Champion yet, but trust it's coming).
2)Which divas would you hire/fire? Why?
I feel that the Divas Division needs a few skilled veterans to work with the younger talents. I'll start with the Divas currently on the WWE/NXT roster in
Pink, and then list a hires in
Purple. In a perfect world, my roster would consist of the following Divas:
AJ Lee: She is the center of the Divas Division, as mentioned before. She will almost always be in or around the Divas Championship picture.
Aksana: I realize her in-ring skills need some work. However, she is a bodybuilder, and won the 2009 Arnold Classic. I would work on her strength, literally, and make her the dark horse of the division. She'd primarily be on the midcard. If that doesn't work, she can be a valet.
Alicia Fox: She's a former Divas Champion. She's not the best in the ring, but she isn't the worst. I would have her on the Divas midcard occasionally, but her primary use would be as a valet.
Brie Bella: Apparently Vince seems to think she's the more talented of the twins. Personally, I think they're both just average. With her being a former Divas Champion, though, I would place her on the midcard.
Cameron: I'm not sure how much Cameron has improved since Tough Enough. I also like her as a valet that occasionally gets in the ring.
Kaitlyn: The foil to AJ Lee. Whether as a face or heel, she will have her biggest rivalry against AJ. Again, she will usually be in or around the Divas Championship picture.
Layla: Layla really impresses me. She's improved so much since she first appeared on the Diva Search. She's also the first British-born person to hold either the WWE Women's Championship (being the final Women's Champion), and the Divas Championship. She's another Diva I can can see near the title picture on more than just a few occasions. Upper-midcard.
Naomi: Here's an example of natural athletic ability going to waste. Naomi really does have talent. She's also worthy of being upper-midcard status in the Divas Division.
Natalya: Natalya is easily the best wrestler of all the divas on the current roster, and certainly one of the strongest. She will be a top contender. She will have reigns as Divas Champion, as well as top feuds with various other Divas.
Nikki Bella: You can't really have one Bella twin, and not the other. So, for that reason, and the fact that she's also a former Divas Champion, I would place her right alongside Brie Bella on the midcard.
Paige: She's the current NXT Women's Champion, and I've really been impressed with her. She's would hang around the midcard and upper-midcard area.
Rosa Mendes: I have seen little to no improvement from her in the ring. Besides, I think she's found her calling in the valet role.
Sara Del Rey: There is a reason she's the trainer of the Divas. She's arguably the best women's wrestler in the world today. She will hang around the title picture for some time.
Tamina Snuka: This woman is just loaded with power and potential. Problem is, she hasn't fully tapped it yet. I would have her work her way up the card, beginning at the midcard, and teasing several close calls at becoming Divas Champion, before finally getting the title.
Angelina Love: She's got amazing talent. She can float around the midcard and upper mid-card of the division.
Ashley: Valet and occasional wrestler.
Beth Phoenix: Need I say anything else? Beth would be in the upper-midcard to the title picture.
Candice Michelle: Vince tried to make her the next Trish Stratus. Because of she was so injury prone, it didn't work out, even though she managed to win the WWE Women's Championship. I'd have her used primarily as a valet. Although, she may occasionally wrestle.
Eve Torres: Granted, Eve just left to start a family with her husband. But, let's face it. She's great. She doesn't have to be in the title picture, but she'll definitely get in some high profile matches.
Gail Kim: Do I need a reason for Gail Kim? She'd be in the title picture on occasion.
Jazz: Jazz is one of the fiercest competitors ever in the WWE. She doesn't have to wrestle often, though.
Jillian Hall: She was very underrated in WWE. This time around, her athleticism will be highlighted in the midcard.
Kharma: We never got to see what she could do in WWE. But, if it's anything close to what she did in TNA, it would've been good. Plus, we can revisit the Kong/Gail feud from 2007. She'll float around the Championship picture, although I can't see her holding a butterfly.
Madison Rayne: Madison may have been annoying in TNA but she was good in-ring and on the mic. That's good enough to get her in the upper-midcard.
Maria: Maria is another Diva who has come a long way. Although she isn't as polished as I'd like for her to be. She can be a valet and wrestle occasionally until she gets better in the ring.
Maryse: Maryse is the perfect heel diva. Arrogant, sexy, and obnoxious. Not to mention, she has the longest reign of any other Divas Champion. I'd give her a run with the title, and place her on the midcard when she isn't in the title scene.
Melina: One of the best women's wrestlers in the business. She'd be in the upper-midcard.
Michelle McCool: Michelle McCool. Do I need to say more? Like Jazz, she wouldn't have to wrestle often, but they'd be big matches.
Mickie James: Another veteran that could do the midcard some good.
Molly Holly: Like Jazz and Michelle, she wouldn't have to wrestle much. But she would definitely highlight the Divas Division, and produce great matches with just about anyone on the roster.
Nikki Roxx (Roxxi Laveaux): This woman is amazing, in my opinion. I'd have her start out on the midcard and work her way up to being Divas Champion.
Velvet Sky: It's a no-brainer. Let the pigeons loose. LOL. But seriously, she isn't as bad as everyone says. I'd put her on the midcard.
Victoria (Tara): Another vet who wouldn't have to wrestle that often, but would give us great high profile matches.
I realize this is a large number of Divas and all of them can't possibly be featured on the main shows Raw and SmackDown. However, they can have matches on Superstars, Main Event, NXT, and Saturday Morning Slam.
They also can't all compete for the
Divas Championship, right? So, why not create another title? WWE had plans for a
Divas Tag Team Championship, which they would have made for the Bellas, so why not now? The Bella Twins are on the roster, Lay-Cool, The Beautiful People, and many other teams could be forged. This would give the women two titles to chase after, featuring more women, rather than just one title and fewer women.
Also, since the GMs on Raw and SmackDown really don't do much for the Division, I would hire someone to be in charge. That someone would be a woman who can get physical if necessary. Someone who's a former multi-time Women's Champion. I would hire
Trish Stratus to have total control of the Divas Division. And we all know how WWE likes these fancy titles, so I would name her (at least on screen) as the Executive Vice-President, Divas Division (or something to that effect).
3)Do you think the WWE can make money from the divas division? Why?
They absolutely can, and they know it. That's why they're doing the Total Divas TV Show.
4)And finally, do you actually care about the divas division? Why?
Of course I do. As I mentioned before, I've always been a fan of women's wrestling. I just wish the powers that be would let them show their true talent, even if it means they outshine the male wrestlers. If that happens to be the case, maybe your male wrestlers need to step up their game, or go back down to developmental.