A Fatal Decision for the Diva's Championship

Maryse won the Diva's Title on December 26, 2008, making her the longest reigning Diva's Champion in history.

How did she accomplish such a feat?

By dodging as many title matches as possible. Her reign is impressive but her defense record is pathetic. Since then, she has successfully defended her title against Maria and Kelly Kelly - who are, let's face it, not the greatest wrestlers. Since drafted to RAW, Maryse has avoided Mickie James for obvious reasons.

Mickie James is not only a four-time Women's Champion, but she has also has an impressive winning record against the likes of Trish Stratus, Lita, Victoria, Melina, and "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix. A match against James would be a guaranteed loss.

Maryse, knowing full well the danger of losing her title, interfered with the Diva's Battle Royal by spraying hairspray in Mickie's eyes - leaving Kelly Kelly to eliminate Mickie for a future title opportunity. Thankfully Mickie would have another opportunity during a Fatal Four Way Match to determine who would face off against Maryse at Night of Champions. This match was women's wrestling at its finest with an impressive array of wrestling maneuvers and close calls. Mickie attempted a Reverse Mickie-DDT (standing tornado DDT), but was put in a chin lock by Rosa Mendes - who was then put in a chin lock by Kelly Kelly. Each of these competitors were determined to challenge Maryse for the Diva's Championship.

Beth Phoenix - a favorite to win the match - would have won after she placed Kelly Kelly in the Glam Slam - an elevated chicken-wing wheelbarrow facebuster - but Mickie disrupted the count and disposed of Beth over the top rope where she was knocked out cold.

Mickie finally executed the Mickie-DDT on Rosa Mendes; thus, making Mickie James the #1 Contender.

In the weeks leading up to Night of Champions - How will Maryse prepare herself for the toughest confrontation in her career? Maryse's safest bet for retaining would be to intentionally disqualify herself. She would lose the match, but she would leave still the Diva's Champion.