Ariane Andrew on Total Divas Controversies, AJ Lee Pipebomb, Funkadactyls, and Pound Town Wrestling

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the premiere of E!'s Total Divas, Ariane Andrew returns to Ring the Belle to discuss the start of the popular reality show, the backstage attitude towards filming, and some of the controversial moments, including the WrestleMania 29 match cancellation and AJ Lee's infamous Pipebomb segment. We also discuss her return to wrestling with AEW and her thoughts on her soulmate Trinity's run in IMPACT Wrestling.
Ariane is also starting a wrestling promotion called "Pound Town Wrestling," with the first show taking place on Thursday, October 12th, in Los Angeles! And yours truly, DS, will also be there to serve as the backstage and red carpet interviewer. You can get the tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/thursday...
#ArianeAndrew #WomensWrestling #PoundTownWrestling
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CHAPTER TIME
0:00 Intro
1:05 10th anniversary of Total Divas
1:50 Influence of Total Divas
2:58 Backstage reaction to Total Divas
5:53 AJ Lee's Pipebomb segment
7:37 Reaction to GLOW comic book
8:41 WrestleMania 29 match cancellation
11:11 AEW appearance
14:19 Saraya
14:49 Training partners
15:30 Trinity
16:16 Funkadactyls
17:07 Babayface or Heel Trinity?
18:18 Pound Town Wrestling
23:13 Sonny Kiss
23:45 Return to in-ring action
24:32 Surprise invitation
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[@RingTheBelle]

Gurl hi!👋Get your tickets to Pound Town Wrestling and support your Total Divas girlie here Pound Town Wrestling www.eventbrite.com/e/thursday-night-pound-town-21-tickets-718893408537

[@BanksxEdits415]

Love this vid

[@Thepokedek]

DS you are such a KING 🫶🏻

[@Stratusfaxtion]

After hearing Ariane’s take on the pimpbomb, I definitely agree. Like at least AJ was a real one and brought it to the girls front door. She wasn’t running around backstage whispering. Also good on Ariane for giving thanks to Brandi.

[@allanglvz]

Same thoughts by Rosa Mendes. Love Ariane for always trying to improve even AJ became her naysayer. 😅

[@Tarikkb]

That’s what aj always said tho, she always said she wouldn’t go behind someone’s back to sabotage them or talk crap about them …there’s just no use , if she doesn’t like someone she’ll say that to them out of honesty , that’s someone who’s honest a d has respect for her co-workers and the business

[@bubbaperez1]

This makes me so happy how far Ariane has come! A women you would least expect coming from WWE doing so much for the wrestling community ! She's so great !!!

[@user-gh6zh6dx7m]

He didn't ask about Cameron, Naomi and Tamina were teaming in house shows before TEAM BAD was formed 😭

[@honeybadgerftuw]

Sucks Sasha had to ruin her return

[@mangnuuu]

@@honeybadgerftuwhow

[@donrightgaming1455]

What is she doing for the wrestling community?

[@AxEWorlD]

Ariane is so much fun and so real. Kudos and congratulations to her for starting her own wrestling promotion!

[@freddiewilde4727]

WOOOOooOoOoOoOoOoO PUT YOUR HANDS UP IF YOU LOVE ADRIANNE

[@normannequin]

🙌🏾

[@tariqdogg5944]

🙌🏾

[@chrispoter6386]

🙌

[@crazybeautifulife3151]

Ariane 😭

[@softmchaizzyuwu7682]

🙌🏾

[@doubleyouexwhyamzed]

I've always been obsessed with Cameron and I always thought she was underrated in the ring. She was SUCH a good heel and so good on the mic and I wish WWE would have capitalized on that more.

[@helena4440]

Ariane is low key the Gia Gunn of professional wrestling for my Drag Race girlies out there 😆I love her, seems like a fun, level headed person and she's grown so much & looks drop dead gorgeous of course

[@felipook9]

that means = television gold

[@crazybeautifulife3151]

2 of my favorite people on tv

[@helena4440]

@@felipook9 ABSOLUTELY

[@XXXmarquise]

I started watching WWE in the 2013 Total Divas era and my favorite time was when Ariane and Trinity (as the Funkadactyls) wore matching cheerleader inspired ring gear. I live for the dances in their intro ❤

[@Fourwindsofsuccess]

They used to be killing the dance routines like crazy. I loved their choreography, dancing abilities, and style lol.

[@smnlar4905]

Came here with the quickness! Love your interviews with Ariane!

[@valentine4620]

I lover her passion in wrestling she truly fights for her spot it’s so nice

[@BeasleySays]

She is one of my favorite Divas of all time. PTW is actually a GREAT idea. Love her!

[@brandopike4246]

we need her back, she was sooo good in the mic and promos, that personality and charisma is missing rn

[@The1iving1egend]

I always love seeing Ariane on the show she is so entertaining and I love her vibes even watching her Tik Tok lives man I love her sm!!

[@analyagartman-gamblins5008]

I'm so happy with how much Ariane has improved with her entire career!! She has done so much and it makes me so happy for her!

[@crimsonite2044]

These interviews put so much context on the fans’ pre-conceived notions of women’s wrestling at the time, wether you like the direction or not, don’t hate the player (the Divas), hate the game (WWE’s treatment of them)

[@Curlyman172000]

Love it another stellar interview. Love Ariane in this stellar interview.

[@PonyPlays2014]

Everything I heard made Sonny one of the nicest and most supportive people ever and Ariane herself proving it just... yes! The moment they were told that their Wrestlemania Match got canceled was heartbreaking 😢 a shame how women were treated like supporting actors instead of main characters and still are today in some industries. She was always one of the strongest in character work and she slayed every moment 💅

[@RingTheBelle]

Can’t wait to meet Sonny!🥹

[@PonyPlays2014]

@RingTheBelle if Sonny ever shows up on Ring The Belle I'd just die! Sonny actually got me interested in AEW because. Just everything from the outfit to the athletic moves to the amazing entrance dance and, just gonna say it, best booty in the bizz. A hero! An icon! A true Concrete Rose!

[@cisgwapa]

Ariane just looks better and better every time I see her. Talk about aging gracefully and beautifully

[@baddest_bish]

I love it when she said she wanted to keep it PG 13 then proceeded to cuss anyway 10 minutes later 😭😭

[@Weird_password]

So glad about Total Divas… it brought me back to watching women’s wrestling:)

[@christiancampbell895]

Cameron looks amazing! Even better now. Aging so gracefully

[@dantefranklin2388]

Always felt that her potential was wasted. She really had a good grasp of personality stuff and could always be a good second.

[@bobbyiconic]

The best thing of Total Divas was AJ Lee's promo💗 Fight me!

[@spiceupyourlife7755]

Fight you for what? AJ Lees promo was nothing special.

[@Samirdelrock]

@@spiceupyourlife7755it literally kept the whole cast on tv and in the title picture

[@bobbyiconic]

@@spiceupyourlife7755 They talk about that promo until this day LMAO. There's NO one single iconic moment from the entire cast of total divas in WWE lol there's a reason why almost ALL wrestling fans dislike the bellas and the others so much and love AJ so much.

[@vanityparadiseofficial]

@spiceupyourlife7755 You are an embarrassment to the fullest. Literally stirred the course for women's wrestling in WWE and everywhere else where women should be at and not setting for bathroom break matches.

[@Chun-believable]

@@bobbyiconicOkay, you’re doing a lot. First of all, for you to say there isn’t a single iconic moment from any TD cast member is a lie. Brie vs Stephanie’s feud is iconic. The Bella Twins entire careers are iconic actually. From when they weren’t even a team they were turning heads with their gimmick. Nikki’s return at Summerslam and her feuds with Carmella and Natalya are iconic. Natalya’s ringwork and her accolades speak for theirselves. Cameron’s “controversies”, and how people still quote her to this day are iconic. “Girl Bye” was a movement sweaty. Naomi/Trinity’s fight with Cameron, heel turn, team BAD, dope entrance, title win, and her hometown Wrestlemania win are all iconic. And very few Divas, if any at all, ever got the heat Eva did. There’s no “good heat” or “bad heat”, Eva had the crowd PRESSED. Her name is still in people’s mouths to this day. That’s power and that’s iconic. This is the problem with a lot of you AJ stans. Why disrespect or discredit other women just because your fav is a different one? The Twins, Naomi/Trinity, and Natalya gave over 10 years in this business and you’re gonna try to discredit them like that is ugly as hell. Grow up.

[@mmurph]

It's great to see that she's so passionate about wrestling now. I'll be honest, I thought she was using wrestling to jump start an acting career because she wasn't hired for her wrestling, obviously. She has done her homework and she genuinely cares about the business.

[@valentine4620]

I LOVE HER THANK YOU FOR THE INTERVIEW SHE HASNT AGED A DAY OMG❤❤❤❤❤

[@xenonplays_]

I really need to see Jillian Hall on the channel 😭😂 (And Michelle McCool!)

[@RingTheBelle]

🥲Same

[@kayzhooshow1720]

She’s absolutely correct trinity deserves this and sooooooomuch more ‼️ she put her time in and has payed her dues ❤️❤️

[@MEKEYEMEGA]

I love seeing her. She is so entertaining!

[@charliest.kardasism9134]

Love her ! Another great interview

[@frostythealien7480]

Hot Take: Total Divas may have been instrumental in sparking the Women's Revolution.

[@tiffanymccormick4395]

I ❤ this interview

[@bawisang6236]

Great to see Ariane she is glowing n beautiful than ever! 💕

[@thedon8939]

The last few seconds was worth this interview.

[@ChrisCashe]

I will never forget her telling Alicia Fox that she "had been around longer and was basically grandma in this company" 😂 I love them both to be fair

[@Kairisliv]

Yess more Ariane

[@mo6live]

Great Job again ds

[@spiritchi24]

She’s just soooo gorgeous omg can’t wait to see funkadactyls return

[@LaTrexa.]

We Love and Stan Ariane in this Household! 💕👑

[@rooseveltheath]

Aj spoke the truth about everything plain and simple

[@j.4867]

Not at all, and watch how you speak about Foxy, I see the comment clicking on your profile.

[@rooseveltheath]

@@j.4867 she never could wrestle anyway

[@JMAC____]

@@rooseveltheathleave your biased opinions out of a factual statement. If you think Alicia Fox could not wrestle. Your knowledge of wrestling is very limited.. Maybe you didn’t care for the individual and the character but as a natural talent she could wrestle better than 80% of her peers. It’s just fact. Why would she be used to put other talents over because she made them look good… You and everyone who liked that comment should do some research. KZbin is free Yeah they’re gonna allow someone to collect a paycheck for a decade who “could never wrestle” just insane statement. Who made you the wrestling expert.

[@JesusHernandez-ce7pr]

I met Hunter in West Hollywood once. The guy is full of energy and extremely humble.

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

And sexy AF.

[@nerdydude247]

DS this interview was pushy poppin' it was such a nice deep dive through Ariane's career so far. She definetly doesn't get enough credit for everything she has done for the industry. Here is a rose for Ari 🌹. I can't wait to see you doin' the red carpet and doin' interviews for Pound Town Wrestling. I hope you'll have a great time getting pounded so to speak lol. just kidding

[@RingTheBelle]

“great time getting pounded”💀💀💀

[@rooseveltheath]

But never could wrestle her way out of a paper bag 😂

[@MusicChanneI1738]

@@rooseveltheath Maybe when she first debuted, but Cameron had the guts to go back to NXT and improve her skills.

[@vessel_ho3219]

Cameron speaks with such grace about the women in wrestling before her. I’m so happy I found your channel!

[@RingTheBelle]

welcome to Ring the Belle!

[@jamesamondsen3362]

Got my ticket so excited

[@DeedeeMegaDoodooo]

I want total divas to come back!

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Cameron needs to join Impact to reunite with Trinity

[@jimmynoir]

DS was so messy showing Ariane that whole comic strip lmfaooo 😂

[@ohyoulame7269]

They need to bring it back

[@ShayneMor]

Yes, I absolutely agree with Ariane! Total Divas brought me back to wrestling. I stopped watching after Lita and Trish retired. I was happy to see women actually wrestling around and the behind the scenes segments ❤

[@spookytv1531]

We love Ariane 💖💖💖

[@lonziex2]

10 years? 😯 time flies by.

[@ivo.kirov.93]

The idea of PTW sounds cool. I wish them good luck!

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Cameron is underrated

[@donprima]

DS, where did you get that shirt? I love it! 😍

[@RingTheBelle]

it’s my halloween fit actually loll from Suzume

[@donprima]

​@@RingTheBelle Thank you! 🤍 I love it.

[@JohnSmith-xg9wx]

Always love seeing her.

[@Conorcruiz]

I hope PTW works out because it’s such a good idea!

[@diegoferrandinogenn]

Interesting!

[@smoovedudetv6153]

i join her tiktok lives all the time & she is such a character & i love her ❤ such a good friend period 🫶🏾💯

[@fortunes_youtube]

If social media was how it is now, she could have KILLED the social media half gimmick that they slapped on to Kayden & Katana. I'm imagining her with Chelsea Green or Carmella. That could be so funny.

[@sayeonsangyeon5574]

One of the women who deserves to win a championship

[@FloLikeNick]

YESSSSS QUEEN ARIANE

[@cliftonm.1578]

I would love to come to this event but I'm in Chicago ! Guess I'll get the ppv. 😢

[@Pumpkin_Adam]

Where can I watch the past seasons of Total Divas? I can't find it anywhere.

[@theparadisedition]

I believe seasons 1 & 2 are streaming on Peacock. As well as all the other WWE reality tv shows!

[@michaellewis190]

@@theparadiseditionalso Hulu

[@revolutiontoevolution3127]

Yassss

[@rrahuerta07]

Lmao at @8:06 💀😂 I’m weak

[@Nicholaspolioi]

Would love Cameron and trinity story line . Major history to tap into .

[@SwaySean7]

DS was low-key loving the tea Vs Ariane and Aj

[@charlesmusicroom]

Damn!!! She is such a great business minded woman! It's true though why can't an independent wrestling show be glamourous!?

[@JMAC____]

Pound town wrestling is crazy I like the luxury vibe that’s a great idea

[@sensoine]

Arianne and Sonny should go to impact and make alliance with trinity

[@ST4RSTRUCKZ]

OH WOW THIS WAS FAST

[@RingTheBelle]

sleepless nights 🥲

[@gissellehernandez3904]

Not you trying to stir the pot 🤨. I doubt AJ would go so far to put Cameron in a comic book and make it shady

[@kesham.7766]

yea i agree. kinda weird but i like Ariane though so hopefully she doesn’t take it to the heart i think its funny to look back on when she did that move on Naomi.

[@shawnthorington7723]

She looks great, hope she gets in the ring.

[@Wedobuisness]

I need the return

[@JOHNCENATWILIGHT11]

just love her

[@shiron_celesta]

charllote new gear is dope🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Kingk0ta]

How did you get charlotte out of the most beautiful women in PTW❤

[@emmanueltembo357]

I love this woman ❤️

[@mo6live]

I wish they would be honest I don’t think wwe cut that match because they wanted to cut it but it was clear they cut it to have drama on the show as well and jr even admitted they used fake storylines as well so that’s my only issue looking back at total divas. But love this interview and Cameron

[@bvmbshelled]

Maybe if it was later on the show, but it was literally their first episode. It would've been in their best interest to promote the Divas in a positive light and not admit they're cutting their TV time.

[@akm960]

Ariane needs to go to Impact and be the one to take the title off Naomi. The story writes itself. We all know their history and it’s unfinished.

[@christopherr472]

I love her🤣❤️

[@Mariobacuno528estupido]

I hope she returns to wwe, probably as a manager, she actually has good mic skills.

[@ginzale26fleming63]

Yes love her

[@abigailmoore2985]

skeeyee!! 😂 so excited for poundtown wrestling!!

[@joydanleigh7711]

💜💜💜

[@robertrogers074]

She looks so great here her hair and outfit 😍.

[@Amarion922]

Love you ariiii 💞💞💞

[@DarylMCDeath]

Divas sucked and AJ Lee was right! This Promo AGAINST people like Naomi and her was the beginning of the Womens Revolution!

[@spiceupyourlife7755]

AJ Lee promo wasn’t that good. Women’s revolution everyone wants to take credit. It’s over let it go.

[@spiceupyourlife7755]

You say the divas sucked yet you continued to watch.

[@j.4867]

AJ was also a Diva, so in that case, she sucked too.

[@Asia_03060]

@@spiceupyourlife7755You right it wasn’t good it was amazing, so amazing that people still bring it up…can you iconic

[@Asia_03060]

@@j.4867She suck so bad that she had men interested in her

[@Thepokedek]

love my girl shes sooo real and unhinged

[@chanelpeguero4806]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@The1iving1egend]

YES GIMMIE FUNKADACTLYS AS KNOCKOUTS TAG TEAM CHAMPS!! 😍

[@emilio2020]

Yess pipe bomb still talk about now.

[@ahthatkyle]

Good for her, that concept of bar/wrestling/club is so original and something completely different. I think it will go far.

[@toxic.31]

please do interview with jillian, maxine and aksana i love your videos ♥️🇵🇰☺️

[@thiagoborismercado9462]

I didn't understand if Aj shade Ariane in her new comic book or it was a tribute don't get it😅

[@Highly_Chronic1]

Honestly it could've been both

[@apenasaka]

to be honest, AJ doesn't seem to be a shady person and is always talking about how she loves to inspire young women. Besides the stuff she did on stage (and in character), AJ never said anything bad about the people she has worked with

[@arisboba]

Definitely was shade, lmao, women are catty asf.

[@jm4050]

​​@@apenasakait was a fact though that AJ wanted more for Trinity at the time, yet never really favored Ariane. The "riding Naomi's coattails" comment for instance during a backstage segment. May be due to her knowing Trinity more.

[@j.4867]

Definitely shade. Probably giggling and kicking her feet when she came up with it.

[@drehgonden1103]

She has never not look fine🔥 🔥

[@fireraven1510]

Do a interview with AJ Lee

[@zionholland6006]

Hey friends, is there any way you guys would get AJ Lee on here in 2024 ? 😭😭

[@fireraven1510]

Do a Interview with AJ Lee

[@howdyneesan]

ring the belle going to pound town

[@galaxy___gxy]

✨3rd time the charm✨

[@jamella0251]

She's really pretty😍

[@guyjames4479]

Yah she top fav 1 alltime her and Naomi lv see make come back