5 WWE Diva Search winners: Where are they now?

#3. Layla El - WWE Diva Search winner 2006

The 2006 Diva Search was where both Rosa Mendes and Maryse began their WWE careers, despite not winning the competition. Brooke Adams and The Bella Twins were also hired by WWE following the tournament despite not making it to the finals.

The Miz began his hosting career as part of this Diva Search and it was where he met his future wife, Maryse. Layla El was the winner who was announced by the company and later went on to become Women's and Divas Champion.

Layla came to WWE with a dance background which helped when it came to learning the craft. This allowed her to become one of the more successful former winners. But the British star opted to retire from the business back in 2015.

Layla went on to marry former NXT star Richard Young, who was known as Ricky Ortiz, following her WWE departure and has since moved on to a career as a real estate agent.

After remaining off the radar for several years, Layla has since reappeared on both Instagram and Twitter.

About the author

Phillipa is a WWE writer for Sportskeeda. She is also a mother, wrestler, dancer, former actress and a Seth Rollins fan. She is a retired wrestler, dancer, and at one-time enjoyed boxing.

Phillipa has tried her hand at all aspects of the wrestling business in the past including booking, promoting, refereeing, commentating, ring announcing and wrestling.

Throughout her time in Sportskeeda she has become known for picking up botches and sharing them.

Phillipa's favorite wrestler is Seth Rollins, but will allow her head to be turned by any high-flying superstar.

She also once had a dream that Drake Maverick was her father, this is yet to be confirmed by the man himself. Outside of the world of spandex and screwjobs, Phillipa likes to watch football, supports Stoke City and is a huge fan of Judd Trump.

Feel free to follow her on Twitter @PhillipaMariee

Know More

Edited by James Sullivan