Lisa Marie is owner of The Squared Circle Restaurant in Chicago, IL. She is formerly known as TNA Knockout Tara & five-time TNA Knockouts Champion as well as an one-time TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion. She is a former two time WWE Women's Champion, Finishing move is the Widow's Peak, debuted on WWF as one of the Godfather's Ho's, has worked on all three WWE brands (RAW, ECW &a Smackdown). She departed from the WWE in January of 2009. Owned Black Widow Customs & Fat Tony's Pizzeria in Louisville, KY. Moved to Chicago, IL for for a few years & currently resides in southern California.
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The Robbies came to the ring in matching cardigans before Robbie E. called out Jessie for the Bro-Off. Jessie emerged on-stage with Knockouts champion Tara to make their way to the ring for the Open Bro-Off challenge.
ROBBIE E. (w/Rob Terry) vs. JESSIE (w/KO champ Tara) — Bro-Off
In the ring, Jessie reminded Robbie that he’s actually Mr. Pec-tacular. Robbie said there are three rules to a Bro-Off. (1) Every bro for himself. (b) Everything you do has to end in a “bro.” In the background, Terry looked like he was smelling something bad in the ring. Robbie then asked for his music to play. Robbie did some exercise moves passing as dance moves before telling Pec to top that. Jessie then did a dramatic pose for Tara, who enjoyed Jessie’s portion of the Bro-Off as Taz provided play-by-play. Upon completion, Jessie said that’s how you Bro-Off, dude.
Robbie quipped that it wasn’t as bad as he thought it was, but noted in a Bro-Off that it’s bros before hoes (pointing to Tara). And, the other problem is that Jessie ended his sentence with “dude,” not “bro.” So, Robbie declared himself the winner. But, Rob Terry interrupted and said there is one more bro to go. Terry removed his sweater, then did his own pose to show up Jessie. The music suddenly changed to a dance theme that led to Terry doing the splits, some sort of drop-down, then a one-arm push-up. Terry hopped to his feet, then threw his fist in the air, stunning Robbie, Jessie, and Tara. “Bro,” Terry declared. Terry then left the ring, leaving the trio in the ring with their jaws hanging down to the mat. On-stage, Terry just shrugged his shoulders for the punchline.
More on Lisa Marie Varon’s Wrestling Project Wednesday, December 26, 2012, by Daniel Gerzina
The pizzeria and bar helmed by TNA Impact wrestling champion Lisa Marie Varon and her husband Lee now has a name, and Varon has shared more details on the space. The Squared Circle (wrestling slang for the ring) will start with a soft opening in late-February/early-March. The space holds 60 seated-patrons plus standing-room, which will be adorned with wrestling decor like autographed memorabilia and TVs screening wrestling pay-per-view and other live sports. Varon says wrestlers will swing by, so practice your choke holds and chair throws.
Nashville chef Chris Mason will run the kitchen, featuring his house-ground burgers. A custom-built brick oven will crank out New York-style pies. There will also be a full bar.
Varon says she wants to bring the wrestling environment and energy to The Squared Circle. “I want people to come back for the amazing food, not just the wrestling aspect,” the former South Beach bartender says. She talked about professional wrestling’s “pre-determined outcome,” she’s hoping The Squared Circle will have a pre-determined positive outcome too.
I was hoping to personally get some updates to share with you about Lisa Marie’s new Documentary “Tarafied”, but it didn’t work out. I did however see that Diva Dirt has the exclusive updates about it, so be sure to check out their Exclusive First Look to see a video trailer of “Tarafied” that was first released today.
Brooke Hogan is backstage and decides that Mickie James will get the title shot. She tells Velvet to watch Tara since she might be next in line to get a title shot, but Velvet doesn’t seem satisfied for some odd reason.
Knockouts Title Match: Tara vs Mickie James
Mickie catches Tara with several rollups right off the bat, but fails to put Tara away. Jessie trips Mickie from the floor and Taryn Terrell misses it completely, counting 2 as Tara makes a cover. Tara tosses Mickie across the ring by her hair and goes for a couple of pinfall attempts, but can’t put Mickie away just yet. Tara gets Mickie in a surfboard and Mickie escapes and gets another rollup, but Jessie distracts Terrell and Tara manages to recover and powerslam Mickie. Mickie gets her knees up on the ass shaking moonsault, and they trade right hands on their knees until they get to their feet and Mickie gets an advantage. Mickie gets a DDT and tries a cover, but Jessie again interjects himself and drags Tara out to the floor. Mickie wipes Jessie out with a dive off the top rope and then rolls Tara back inside. Jessie hold her ankle on the way in and distracts Mickie just long enough to hit what looked like an inverted atomic drop except that Mickie’s jaw came down on Tara’s knee. Tara makes a cover and gets the win.
Just an hour before the Knockouts Champion Tara walks into the unknown and defends her title on Championship Thursday, Tara and her Hollywood Boyfriend Jessie will be taking your questions! When the Knockout Champion heard that Velvet Sky trended worldwide last week with #AskVelvet, Tara demanded this Q and A session so the power couple could speak with their fans! Ever wanted to know what Hollywood spots they recommend, workout tips from Mr. Pectacular – this is your chance! Send your questions to @TaraLisaMarie with #AskTara and @MrPec_tacular with #AskJessie and starting at 7pm Eastern tonight (Thursday) they will begin answering!
And don’t forget to tune into to Spike TV at 8/7c to find out who Tara will defend her Knockout Championship against. Brooke Hogan has the choice between Miss Tessmacher, ODB, Velvet Sky, or Mickie James! The only way to find out and see the match is to watch Impact Wrestling!
Video package: Mickie James was shown in-tears after failing to win the Knockouts Title Sunday at Final Resolution. The video transitioned to how the Tara vs. Mickie title match unfolded. Mickie talked on-camera about being disappointed that she didn’t have all her bases covered. Mickie declared herself the best female wrestler in the world and called her loss bullsh*t.
Brooke Hogan’s Office: Back in Orlando, Tara and Jessie walked in to talk with Brooke. Tara noted their boyfriends are wrestling tonight, so they need to stick together. Brooke ignored Tara kissing up to her, then told Tara that she’ll find out who she’s defending the Knockouts Title against next week, just like everyone else. Tara, upset, told Brooke that her boyfriend (Bully Ray) is going to lose to Jessie.
Championship Thursday hype: Miss Tessmacher, ODB, Velvet Sky, or Mickie James will face Knockouts champion Tara and Kurt Angle will challenge Devon for the TV Title.
Impact Zone: The announcers said up next is the main event, sponsored by Five Hour Energy. Out first was Jessie, flanked by Tara. Taz noted he fears for Jessie after seeing how fired up Ray was in the previous segment with Hogan. Taz told him to stop playing grab-ass and get ready. Ray then marched out to the ring and chased Jessie out of the ring, then chased Tara around ringside, then chased Jesise back into the ring. Bully Ray vs Jessie (w/Tara). Ray lit up Jessie once the bell sounded. Ray continued the assault, then Jessie tried to comeback with chops, but Ray no-sold and ran over Jessie with a boot to the face. Ray threw up the Horns Stan Hansen-style, then took Jessie into the corner to destroy his chest with an open-hand strike. Ray quieted down the crowd one more time, then popped Jessie’s chest again. The crowd wanted it one more time, but Tara entered the ring to plead with Ray to spare Jessie. Instead, Ray spanked Tara out of the ring. Jessie, fired up, attacked Ray from behind before angrily striking Ray with strikes and blows. Jessie followed with a dropkick. Ray was shown bleeding from the cut at Final Resolution, then Jessie continued the assault after seeing Ray’s blood. Jessie knocked down Ray numerous times, then shoved his boot into Ray’s mouth in the corner. “Make him pay!” Tara shouted from ringside. Jessie went back to a dropkick, then examined the welts covering his chest. But, Jessie posed too long, which allowed Ray to come back with a Bubba Cutter. Ray pinned Jessie for the win.
December 10th, 2012 marked the 10 year birthday for the site. The site was created on December 10, 2002. I’d like to thank all of the loyal visitors that have been visiting over the years! Lisa Marie is an amazing inspiration to many people and I’m honored to run this fansite dedicated to her.
As you can see, to celebrate the special occasion, we have a new sexy layout that was designed by Cristy at DaxStudios.net. So look around and enjoy the site. More pages will be up in the coming weeks. The gallery is constantly being updated as well!
Here are the spoilers for the December 27th, 2012 episode of Impact. Here are also the spoilers for an episode of Xplosion Click on Continue Reading to see them.
Jeremy Borash interviewed TNA Knockouts champion Tara. She said the focus should be on her win tonight, not her. They claimed all these celebs were congratulating Tara. Tara mocked Mickie James’ medical problems and told her the big problem is going to be what Tara does to her. Tara was getting distracted by Jessie Godderz’ body doing the promo.
TNA Knockouts champ Tara vs. Mickie James
They went back and forth working over each other’s arm early. Tara grabbed at the arm and snapped it several times. Mickie almost scored the pin with the Backlund Bridge. Tara caught her in the corner with some elbows but was kicked off and James elevated herself into a rana.
James went for a DDT but Tara shoved her into the ropes. Godderz pulled Tara out and hugged her to save her. James hit a sliding kick on both. Tara cut off James on apron and sent her to the floor. Tara dropped her face-first on the apron.
Tara grabbed James by the hair, slammed her down and grabbed her in an over the shoulder backbreaker. James rolled through for a sunset flip but Godderz distracted the referee. Tara nailed a sidewalk slam for a two count and cinched in a body scissor.
Tara locked in a full nelson but James fought her way out. Tara went to snapmare her over but James landed on her feet. Tara yanked her to the mat by her hair but James kicked her away. James nailed a series of clotheslines and went for a kick. Tara grabbed her leg so Mickie turned it into an enziguiri. James covered her for a two count.
Tara went back to the floor but James hit a Thesz Press from the top to the floor. She rolled Tara back in the ring. Godderz tried to grab her on the apron but was kicked away. Tara used the distraction to nail Mickie and drill her with the Widow’s Peak and score the pinfall.
Mickie James came to the ring for a talking segment. Mickie thanked everyone for supporting her while she was at home recovering. Mickie did not identify what she was talking about, with the entire audience apparently expected to know that she recently had surgery, then vowed to become new Knockouts champion. Suddenly, Tara’s music interrupted to bring out KO champion Tara and Jessie. Tara made sad noises to mock Mickie’s story, then recapped her great year compared to Mickie’s bad year.
Suddenly, the Beautiful People’s music played, causing Taz to react. “Is this a joke?” he asked. Velvet Sky, making her TV return, emerged on-stage as the announcers wondered how long it’s been since she was on Impact. Sky entered the ring to join the discussion, noting she’s missed everyone. Sky thanked Brooke Hogan for bringing her back, then wished them luck at Final Resolution. Sky then put them on notice that 2013 will be the Year of Velvet Sky as Knockouts champion. Cue up Velvet’s music to end the segment.
Eric Young and ODB are in the back again. The Robbies E and T aren’t pleased with the turkey suit. Last year, the turkey challenge ruined Big Robbie’s life. Robbie E wants Eric Young to call him out. Jessie Godderz walks by with Tara. He joins the conversation. Eric Young says he can call both of them out. The Ultimate Turkey Boy Extravaganza: Eric Young vs. Jessie Godderz vs. Eric Young. An instant classic.
Taeler Hendrix is out next with her Open Fight Night entry. She calls out Tara.
Taeler Hendrix vs. Tara
Hendrix offers her hand for a shake but Tara slaps it away. The ladies grapple with Tara sending Taeler to the canvas. They meet again, this time with Tara going behind and slamming Hendrix to the mat. Tara gets her shoulders massaged by Godderz before re-entering the fray with strikes to Hendrix. Bodyslam. Tara goes back and shares a kiss with Jessie. Tara tosses Hendrix, by her hair, across the ring. Tara positions Hendrix in front of the camera and asks her to smile. Tara hangs Taeler by her hair across her back. The referee Taryn Terrell commands her to stop. Hendrix tries to fire back but Tara slams her down to the mat. Tara kicks Hendrix in the stomach and retreats to her boytoy Jessie. Hendrix catches Tara off guard with a dropkick and has a quick rollup for two.
Hip toss from Hendrix. Hendrix dodges two punches and delivers the protobomb. Headbutt from Hendrix. Multiple jabs meet Tara’s face. Crossbody. Hendrix covers but only gets a two. Jessie screams at Hendrix, causing the distraction. Tara tries to attack but Hendrix dodgers. Big roundkick to the back of the head for a two count for Hendrix. Tara stuns Hendrix by slamming her face first into her knee. Huge slap from Tara. Hendrix is taken out with the Widow’s Peak for the Tara victory.
Winner: Tara
During the Triple Threat Turkey Suit Match Tara enters the ring but ODB takes her out. Jessie chokes Eric Young with the rope as Robbie E rests in the corner. Tara and ODB roll over the official and out of the ring. Eric Young takes Jessie out of the ring but he’s caught by Robbie T. Robbie E tries an attack but EY gets out of the way and the Robbies collide. Jessie goes for his stunner but Eric Young counters into a rollup for the win. Winner: Eric Young. Jessie reluctantly takes the Turkey Suit as Tara re-assures him of his hotness. He puts the suit.
Tara and Jessie are out for Godderz’s match. Taz and Tenay let us know the number one contender for Tara’s title will be determined tonight in a battle royal. ODB and EY, still the Knockouts Tag Team Champions make their way to the ring.
Jessie versus Eric Young
The bell is rung and EY grapples with the ref. He’s attacked from behind by Jessie. Body slam is followed up by a pin that gets a two count. Godderz elbows the chest of Young. He goes back to the maneuver. Jessie stomps the head. EY is up but whipped into a powerslam. Jessie admires his body for a bit before a legdrop. Two count.
More elbows from Godderz. He chokes EY with the ropes until the ref breaks it up. Young is punched into the corner. Godderz knocks him down and returns to using the ropes. Nice dropkick from Jessie to EY. He kisses Tara and returns to the match. He lands multiple blows into the face and whips Young into the apron. Young gets back into the ring but he’s caught by an abdominal stretch. Godderz elbows Young in the ribcage until Young gets out with a hiptoss. Godderz lands a punch but EY no-sells. Another punch and another no-sell. Young takes his pants off and blocks a Godderz punch. Another block as the fans chant USA. Young lands a flying forearm and gets the fans into his offense. Tara distracts Young but she’s taken out by an ODB spear. Godderz misses a clothesline and runs into an EY powerslam. Young is distracted by the ladies and sent into the rail by Jessie. Tara sends EY back in and he lands a modified stunner for the three count.
Winner: Jessie
Later on, Jessie and Tara are on the lookout for Brooke Hogan. They enter the room and we see Brooke and Bully Ray hanging out on a couch. Ray abruptly leaves as Tara screams at Brooke for the battle royal. Brooke says Tara should knock next time before she enters. Tara says Brooke should lock the door next time.
Added some new photos of Lisa Marie doing some shoots for TNA. We got a set of her in some sexy Black Lingerie, a Title shoot set, a set of her in a sexy black outfit, and one photo from her Christmas shoot this year. Hopefully more from the Christmas shoot will be released soon! Click on the links above to check out each set. Enjoy!
It takes a special type of woman to be a WWE Diva. Beauty, poise and the ability to stand back up after getting hit in the head with an ironing board are just a few of the qualities a lady must possess if she wants to hang with the predatory cats in the Divas locker room.
But WWE’s Divas don’t always get the credit they deserve for the toughness and tenacity they bring to the ring night in and night out. WWE Classics is all about equal opportunity, so we put together this collection of seven reckless, dangerous and destructive brawls that will leave you looking at the Divas in a whole new light.
Trish Stratus vs. Victoria in a Hardcore Match: Survivor Series (Nov. 17, 2002)
Trish Stratus wasn’t handed anything. When the former fitness model arrived in WWE as a valet for the team of Test & Albert in 2000, she was looked at as a bit of eye candy. But by the time the Toronto native retired from WWE in 2006, she’d become a record seven-time Women’s Champion and, arguably, the most popular female competitor in WWE history.
How’d it happen? Tenacity, mostly. Stratus was never afraid of a challenge, which she proved at Survivor Series 2002 when she defended her Women’s Title against the dangerous Victoria in a Hardcore Match. Any WWE fan who dismissed Trish as little more than a bikini model was in for a shock as the Diva fought back against every trash can lid, kendo stick and baking sheet thrown her way.
Stratus ultimately lost that night, but she left with the WWE Universe’s respect. It wasn’t earned — it was taken.
Victoria vs. Molly Holly in a Hair vs. Title Match: WrestleMania XX (March 14, 2004)
There wasn’t supposed to be a Divas match at WrestleMania XX. In the weeks leading up to The Show of Shows in 2004, the Women’s Title became an afterthought as epic battles pitting Goldberg against Brock Lesnar and Eddie Guerrero versus Kurt Angle began to take shape. But Molly Holly refused to be ignored. Realizing she’d have to do something special if she wanted to be featured on the biggest event of the year, the talented competitor came up with a proposition — if Victoria put her Women’s Title on the line, Molly would do the same with her hair.
The pitch worked and Molly went to the ring in New York City’s Madison Square Garden with much more than just a title opportunity at stake. The tenacious grappler fought hard against her more powerful opponent, but she ultimately fell to an unexpected backslide. With that, Molly was strapped into a barber’s chair and shaved bald in front of more than 20,000 fans.
New TNA Knockouts Champion, Tara and her Hollywood boyfriend Jessie Godderz are in the back taking a photoshoot which shows Jessie military-pressing Tara for the shoot. Tara says Vanessa and Kobe are getting back together but they’re still the hottest couple on the planet. They share a kiss. Up after the commercial break, ODB versus Tara.
After the commercial, Tara and Jessie Godderz appear on the ramp as Christy Hemme lets us know this match won’t be for any titles. Taz tries to make Godderz out to be this big deal. ODB’s music plays but she doesn’t show up. She’s backstage arguing on the phone with Eric Young. She runs to the ring, phone in one hand, flask in the other and Taz wonders where EY is.
Tara vs. ODB
Tara makes out with Godderz but ODB strikes her from behind. ODB takes Tara down with a shoulderblock. She puts her wedding ring in a pocket. ODB lifts Tara and takes her out with a powerslam. ODB returns to her phone. She tells Eric Young to stay on. ODB smothers Jessie’s face in her chest and goes back to her phone. Taz drops some random Big Brother knowledge. Tara takes ODB down and slams her face into the mat screaming “that’s my man.” Tara grabs ODB by her hair and stretches her on her back. She follows that up with a kick to the back. ODB elbows out of Tara’s grasp but Tara slams her across the ring. Tara pounds ODB in the back and twists her head.
ODB elbows out but Tara strikes her. Tara once again grabs ODB’s hair and pulls it. ODB is sent to the mat and Tara goes back to Jessie. They make out while ODB grabs her flask. ODB takes a drink and nails Tara in the back. ODB picks Tara up, spits in Jessie’s face and nails Tara with the TKO for the win.
Winner: ODB
Tessmacher approves of the results of the match from the ramp. Tenay lets us know Tessmacher and Tara will fight for the Knockouts title next week.
As revealed in a new Chicago Tribune article featuring Lisa Marie, she is taking part in a new documentary called “Tarafied” which is filmed by director Matt Goldberg. This film will be documenting what it’s like to be a female in a mostly male industry. Matt had the following to say on his MBG Films Facebook page about the project in mid September:
Production for my new documentary, Tarafied, is coming along nicely! So far the interviews consist of Lisa Marie Varon, Brooke Tessmacher, Taryn Terrell, and Eric Bischoff. A few more interviews are scheduled for this week. Also made a trailer for it last night! Can’t wait to share more with you guys as production continues. Keep an eye out for more news soon! Thanks!
Hopefully we will have more updates on this project soon!
Pro wrestler opening pizza restaurant in Lincoln Park Luis Gomez, About Last Night
9:34 am, October 18, 2012
Lisa Maria Varon — known as Tara in TNA Wrestling and Victoria during her WWE days — is getting back into the pizza business.
The 41-year-old professional wrestler previously owned a pizza restaurant in Kentucky in 2007 before selling it and now has plans to open another in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in January or February. The restaurant will be located at 2418 N. Ashland, which was previously Leon’s Ribs.
“We’re sticking with what we know, with where we’ve previously had success,” Varon told me by email Wednesday. “We’re focusing on artisanal brick oven pizza. Everything (will be) made on premise: the dough, a fifth generation sauce, fresh local ingredients. And then house blend burgers: hormone and antibiotic free beef, ground in house.”
Varon won the TNA Women’s Knockouts Championship Sunday at TNA’s biggest pay per view of the year, Bound For Glory, and is scheduled to appear on MTV’s “Made” this week. She also said she is the subject of a documentary currently being filmed by director Matt Goldberg. But even with her busy schedule, she insists you will be able to find her at her restaurant every week once it opens.
“This is not a pet project for me,” Varon said. “This is my job. I will continue to travel a couple days a week for wrestling, but I will be in the restaurant several days a week.”
And how much longer does the five-time TNA Knockouts Champion expect to wrestle?
“I get the ‘how much longer’ question in every interview nowadays,” Varon said. “I get it. I’m 41 in an industry where girls breaking in are half my age. My perspective is, I feel great, I think I look great, I put on outstanding matches for the fans, I bring out the best in my opponents, and most importantly, I am having a blast.”
