Who beats AJ?

[Olan]

AJ has been the Diva's champion for a record number of days. She has to be nearing her 'expiration date' as champ. I feel she is not as over as she was at her peak.
So the question is who will dethrone her as Diva's Champ?
Will Tamina turn on her and beat her? Will it be one of the Bellas that beat her just in time for season 2 of TOTAL DIVAS? Or will the next champ be someone not on the roster right now?

 

[three count bout]

AJ has been the Diva's champion for a record number of days. She has to be nearing her 'expiration date' as champ. I feel she is not as over as she was at her peak.
So the question is who will dethrone her as Diva's Champ?
Will Tamina turn on her and beat her? Will it be one of the Bellas that beat her just in time for season 2 of TOTAL DIVAS? Or will the next champ be someone not on the roster right now?

Good question as this could potentially go a few ways. The obvious story of Bodyguard/Wrestler relationship dissolution is an old effective one in wrestling and this could be accomplished easily by having AJ blame Tamina for a series of losses or more incidents like the Birthday Cake accident which infuriates Tamina until she snaps. While the David/Goliath dynamic between the two would be nice from a visual standpoint I have to say I don't think the E has done the best job of establishing Tamina as a legit heavy as I've seen her get upset in the ring numerous times. There's enough time however to rebuild Taminas legitimacy because I think AJ Lee is walking into WMXXX with the gold.

Also the E seems to be behind Brie Bella, I wouldn't bet against a Bella being the one to upstage AJ. The reality is a Bella has a higher shot currently than a worker like Nattie.

But I think what will happen is Naomi is going to capture it at WMXXX in NOLA. I think it will be a perfect location for a feel good moment for an up and coming Diva, we've seen more of her moveset recently and she's gotten over on both AJ and Tamina. That will probably be the moment where AJ slaps Tamina for losing and their fued begins. I'd also venture the company wants the strap on a Total Diva for the TV show.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

I read a report either last week or very late the week before that stated WWE is very close to bringing Emma & Paige up to the main roster in the near future. We've seen Emma on the last few episodes of Raw holding up a sign, which has read #EMMAnation if I'm not mistaken.

I think it's possible Emma could be the one to end AJ's run as champion. They're building to an eventual title match between AJ & Naomi, Naomi has a couple of pinfall victories over AJ in tag matches, so I think she'll wind up with a title match on Raw soon or she'll have one at the Elimination Chamber. When it does happen, however, I don't think Naomi will be the one. She's insanely athletic, but I don't think she's ready.

I know it's tempting to think that they'll take the title off AJ to coincide with the new season of Total Divas. However, that's what we were all thinking the first time around. Many of us, including me, were thinking that AJ would drop the title to one of The Bella Twins at some point, possibly during the time the season finale was being filmed so that the footage & aftermath of one of them winning would be part of said finale. It didn't go down that way, thankfully, so there's no real reason to think it will this time.

AJ's still really over, she always gets a strong response when she comes out or when she's in the ring. There's just not as much focus on AJ or, the Divas as a whole, right now as there has been. It's officially WrestleMania season and if anyone's going to take a backseat, I think it's going to be the Divas. If given a choice between seeing the tag team division take a backseat, seeing the mid-card champions being buried like last year or seeing the Divas not being as prominent; I'll take the latter and be very happy about it.

 

[three count bout]

"I know it's tempting to think that they'll take the title off AJ to coincide with the new season of Total Divas. However, that's what we were all thinking the first time around. Many of us, including me, were thinking that AJ would drop the title to one of The Bella Twins at some point, possibly during the time the season finale was being filmed so that the footage & aftermath of one of them winning would be part of said finale. It didn't go down that way, thankfully, so there's no real reason to think it will this time. "

Well the difference in my mind is that several months have passed since then and AJ Lee won't be the champ forever. The seeds have been planted that Naomi has bested her, I could see her being a viable option even if she's just a short term champion. AJ Lee feels like she's been champ forever, when Total Divas first came out I think they wanted to push the idea of AJ Lee vs the Total Divas, I think to freshen things up this go around a total diva will be the champion. It's reasonable to assume Emma will get called up soon, and Paige will more than likely be here as well but I doubt either will get hot shotted to beat AJ Lee soon after their debut. The good thing with Naomi is she will also be able to get the crowd behind her with her athletic moves that will be good for a pop or two.

 

[Limitless]

Naomi should not be the one... in fact none of the current diva's should. The Divas division is really bad right now. AJ Lee is really the only good thing going, and I do not see Tamina winning it either.

I think either Emma or a debuting Paige could be the result... but I could be wrong. WWE had been making a lot of bad decision's as of late and I could see them giving it too a Total Diva's "Cast Member". Problem is AJ Lee has beaten most of them and is just plain better. I can only hope that this does not happen... who knows.

I also could see a return from Mickie James. Last I heard she was in developmental helping out talent, so perhaps that could be a option.

 

[LODemolition]

First off, I don't think it should be anytime soon. I would let her hold it for at least a full year. By then, you should have at least a few names brought up to the main roster from NXT. If I had to pick someone from the current roster, it would have to be Tamina or Natalya. Tamina and AJ will eventually split and Tamina will play the face. If she can get a decent reaction from the crowd, let her have a run with the belt.

If not, you can't go wrong with Natalya. She is the best female wrestler they have and she does always get a decent pop on her own. Thank God they stopped bringing her out with Khali and making her do that ridiculous dance.

 

[Da Solo]

I really wouldn't mind it being Naomi. Other than AJ, I still maintain that she's WWE's best in-ring diva (love Nattie, but she's fallen off recently). I can see her getting at maybe at WM in the obligatory diva's match, but I would certainly be far from surprised if she loses.

Other than that, Tamina seems to be the obvious option. The only problem is that the crowd doesn't seem to care for her as much as they do AJ. Maybe they'll get behind her during the inevitable breakup angle, but judging off of now, Naomi seems more likely.

Then there's Emma and Paige, who will be coming up soon. Those are both viable options.

My opinion though? The best option for AJ to lost is at WMXXX in a match against the returning KHARMA! Of course it's not happening, but good God what if it did?

 

[Olan]

I see many saying it will be Naomi because she has several pinfall victories against AJ, that is the reason I do not think it will be Naomi. It would seem to be too easy for it to be Naomi. You can say Naomi 'owns' AJ so where is the drama if Naomi wins? I don't see a 'story' there JMO.

 

[Best in the World]

I see many saying it will be Naomi because she has several pinfall victories against AJ, that is the reason I do not think it will be Naomi. It would seem to be too easy for it to be Naomi. You can say Naomi 'owns' AJ so where is the drama if Naomi wins? I don't see a 'story' there JMO.

Hasn't this kind of been the trend with all of AJ's defenses? A diva comes along, pins AJ, the announcers go crazy about someone actually pinning the Diva's Champion! The PPV comes along, AJ wins and then we rinse and repeat? That's certainly what it feels like with her.

I'm holding my breath for Paige to come up, but I have a feeling Paige will be down there for a while, which, I'm fine with, she's been dominating down there. I'd pull for Emma coming, build her up through the division, possibly pass the title over to Tamina at some point, get Emma involved and then go from there.

 

[daddyJ_t]

regardless id rather see no divas match at mania instead of a 2 min squash crap title change. dont get me wrong i enjoy the divas division and highly support it. but damn give them at least 5-7 mins and let it if anybody be nattie or snuka( she wont get it due to the case against jimmy being reopened) but still somebody at least with some real skill or knowledge of how to really wrestle and not booty shake or use their ass to thump

 

[Messiah]

My bad, I thought this thread was about AJ Styles. That's the first AJ that comes to mind.

Anyway, I'm sure anybody would be a better champion than her, last i remember her she was jobbing to The Bella Twins in 2011 with Kaitlyn.. I haven't seen her since. I skip the diva matches, especially AJ matches.

 

[Pedigree1]

AJ is the best Diva in the entire world. Her innocent,demeanor,skipping and crazy psycho chick is the best thing that has happened since Trish and Lita left. Of course her end will run,all runs end. Emma might be the most likely one,to end it. Naomi is due for a shot,but her rearview ending move,nah doesn't work for me. She is crazy athletic no doubt,but i don't think she is ready to hold the strap.

I hope AJ holds the strap past WM past the summer. I want her to hold it a full year and then some. Its a great reward for her,basically reviving the Divas Division.

 

[duxdelrio]

All I know is, I would hate to see AJ lose the title to either Cameron or Naomi. They've been jobbing AJ out lately, often having her lose after getting hit with a flying ass. We all know Natty Neidhart is the most deserving contender in terms of talent. I think whoever beats AJ Lee should be someone capable of out-wrestling her, and not someone who just overpowers her. However, since my opinion means nothing in the grand scheme, I feel like Tamina could be the endgame to all of this. It would make for an interesting angle and they'd most likely put on some pretty great matches.
Also, I'd like to see Lee hold the title for a while longer. She's quietly worked her ass off in the background lately and doesnt seem to have lost her grace and poise. With her ability to cut a good promo and put on a great match, one can only imagine that the best is yet to come for AJ Lee.

 

[WorldChampionJustin]

This is obvious already but... Tamina will take the Divas Championship from Aj Lee at Wrestlemania.

 

[Olan]

Hasn't this kind of been the trend with all of AJ's defenses? A diva comes along, pins AJ, the announcers go crazy about someone actually pinning the Diva's Champion! The PPV comes along, AJ wins and then we rinse and repeat? That's certainly what it feels like with her.

I'm holding my breath for Paige to come up, but I have a feeling Paige will be down there for a while, which, I'm fine with, she's been dominating down there. I'd pull for Emma coming, build her up through the division, possibly pass the title over to Tamina at some point, get Emma involved and then go from there.

You are right that is the AJ pattern. All the more reason to think this will end the same way---AJ wins at the PPV.
It also shows the lack of effort WWE puts into their divas

 

[Pylon]

I'd assumed Tamina would take it until the Snuka case was reopened. Would like to see Aksana get a shot.

 

[shafe_41]

If there was no AJ, the Divas division would be virtually non-existant. I don't really understand why they aren't pushing Natalya. There may have been a reason but I just didn't catch it as I don't exactly spend a lot of time reading up on the Diva's division. I think the only problem is finding a Diva the fans give two sh*ts about that isn't AJ. The only Diva that's plausible I can see developing into a huge fan favorite and just as hot is Summer Rae and she's coming along in the ring at a decent pace. I just don't see her competitive for at least six months.

Let AJ keep it. As someone else said, she has pretty much single-handedly made the Diva's worth watching.

 

[Best in the World]

If there was no AJ, the Divas division would be virtually non-existant. I don't really understand why they aren't pushing Natalya.

Only thing I could figure is AJ seems to appeal to more the masses than Natalya does, while Natalya is the more athletically gifted (unchained of course and allowed to go all out), AJ has more appeal. Think it's like the case of Trish and Molly. Molly I would definitely say was the most talented in that time of women's wrestling, that's not to say Trish wasn't good, because she definitely was, but to me Molly just had more to go on, but Trish appeal to people more, same was the case with Lita actually, they appealed to the audience more.

 

[kumarjtk]

aj is fan favorite diva so they make her the divas champion and dont care about her. She lost all the matches and won the divas championship matches.

I guess someone is returning back to wwe and challenge her at wrestlemania 30.

Tamina is obvious choice for next champion,
Kharma, mickey james, michelle mccool, may be lita as a part timer, ufc champion rotounda rosey(not a championship match)

 

[enviousdominous]

I'd be willing to bet my vital organs that AJ's record breaking run as the (ugh) WWE Divas' Champion is a result of apathy by the creative staff regarding any effort toward making the Divas' division watchable. She may as well carry the belt until they retire the Divas' division; without Nattie or (I can't believe I'm saying this) Kaitlyn, I don't see any reason to invest any effort in building to a big money Divas' title match.

Maybe they can hire up some more aspiring models and make Naomi their top Diva, Naomi is honestly the only diva I could ever picture myself marking out toward. AJ is adorable and pretty damn athletic, but she hasn't been interesting since she had Punk and Bryan fighting over her. The Ziggler thing was cute, but the spotlight was hardly ever on her.

 

[PLANETstasiak]

Tamina should turn on AJ after a loss to the Total Divas team and beat her for the title she could be a good heel and just brutalize the whole division and then eventually have Kharma come back as a face and beat her for the title at like Summerslam.

 

[HeymanHustler]

It has to be either one of these NXT Divas (I'd prefer Paige) or Tamina. It wouldn't make sense for AJ to basically dominate everyone in the divas division and then suddenly have one of them finally get a lucky win.

 

[DB2CMPUNK]

It would be great if Steph decide to wrestle against AJ Lee and turn Tamina to be Steph enforcer.

 

[kadroan]

If they don't turn Tamina Snuka face and have her win it, I'd say bring Victoria/Mickie back and have her beat AJ.