Layla El Interview: WWE Diva in FHM
Layla El, Kelly Kelly and Extreme Expose grace the cover of FHM this month.
Here's an interview with the 2006 WWE Diva Search winner from that issue:
The last time we talked to you was after you won the WWE Diva Search. Whatâs life been like since?
Itâs been crazy. I have done as much in the last year as Iâd normally do in two or three years. Iâve traveled around the world, joined Extreme Exposé and now Iâm shooting for FHM. Itâs been a big roller coaster, but itâs been a great change in my life.
What did you have to go through to win the Diva Search?
It started off as a nationwide competition, then they selected 250 girls to go to L.A. From there it was two or three days of auditions and they picked the top eight. Then it was up to the crowd. We had bikini boot camp, dance contests and a talent competition. They would throw us surprise challenges to see howâd we react. But, at the end of the day, it was up to the fans.
Most fans know you as a dancer with Extreme Exposé. Are you interested in getting in the ring and mixing it up?
I love what Iâm doing now with Extreme Exposé, because itâs how I was brought into the WWE, but of course I want to wrestle. Thatâs where my passion is. When Iâm in the ring, I donât think about anything else. I train and have matches in Florida now and, hopefully, Iâll have an opportunity to get in there and actually wrestle for the WWE.
Did the other WWE Divas give you an initiation?
My first appearance as a WWE Diva was at SummerSlam 2006. I was walking into the locker room and Trish [Stratus] and the other Divas pushed me into the shower, got me wet and spanked me!
Not a bad way to make an entrance. You were a dancer before coming to the WWE, werenât you?
I did work as a dancer. Iâve danced with P. Diddy and Kanye West at the MTV Awards. I also danced with the Miami Heat for two years.
What do you love about your Extreme Exposé partners?
I love the way Brooke can just say whatever she wants. Sheâs a strong person and if you want an honest opinion sheâll give it to you. I love the fact that Kelly is so sweet. Sheâs always smiling. She always wants to have fun. And I also love how she can do gymnastics, because I canât.
Who would win in a triple threat match if Extreme Exposé ever went at it?
The natural answer would be me, but, honestly, I think that would be one tough fight.


