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According to a recent poll in FHM, Maria Kanellis is the 84th Most Sexy Woman in the World. Here's what the magazine had to say about the WWE Diva:

This WWE Diva defeats her opponents with her signature "Beautiful Bulldog" finishing move and has her own entrance theme entitled "With Legs Like That."

No other current WWE Divas made the list, which we think is a travesty.

Check out the full list now.

As WWE fans continue to drool over Maria Kanellis nude in Playboy, the Diva has a message for those that have purchased her issue: ain't nothing fake about it.

“I'm all natural except my red hair," Maria recently said. "And I think that red shows my spirit and heart."

As for the reaction to her naked spread, Maria couldn't be more pleased. She says it made her feel strong.

“Posing nude was very empowering. WWE Divas show our strength in the ring but we show our sex appeal and sweetness in shoots like this. I’m very comfortable in my own skin, I think every woman should be."

Two of our favorite WWE Divas recently spoke with IGN TV.

Here are glimpses of what Maria Kanellis and Candice Michelle had to say.

IGN TV: So Wrestlemania is a week in the past as of this point. How was it? What was your experience like?
Maria Kanellis: Amazing. Just amazing. I mean you know it's going to be seventy thousand people, but then when you actually get out there you're like "oh my god. It's seventy thousand people." And then almost by the time I got to the ring I was hyperventilating because it was seventy five yards to the ring, and I thought "how am I going to do a match now?" But, all in all, amazing.

IGN TV: you're both on RAW, which is the home of the WWE Woman's Title. We've been through several eras of Divas now. What do you see as the role of the WWE Divas these days in the WWE? How would you describe your era?
Candice Michelle: I think this era is really about having the sexiest women on television. But it's different once you step into that ring. You know I go out there, do my entrance, rip my robe open, and that's my sexy moment. The way I look and my outfit and everything.

But when we step into that ring it's all about how we're athletes too. You know, when I going at it in the ring, it doesn't matter if my hair gets messy, my eyelash falls off or if I have a wardrobe malfunction. It's just about getting the three count. And getting my title back.

In an interview with Playboy, WWE Diva Maria Kanellis dishes on important topics such as her favorite sexual position and more. Oh yes.

Check out a few excerpts right now (and ogle a Maria Kanellis naked photo from her Playboy issue, as well):

Have any of your wrestling injuries ever affected your performance in bed?
Most of my injuries haven't really been anything too bad where I couldn't perform properly. But if I'm really beat up and sore then the guy can take a little bit of time with me and make me feel better. I would just kind of lay down and take it, rather than have to do any of the work.

What are your favorite sexual positions?
I like being on bottom. I have so much control in the outside world, I don't necessarily want it when I'm in the bed. Depends on my mood. Sometimes I can be aggressive; other times I'm pretty passive.

Read the full interview with Playboy now.

The Playboy edition with WWE Diva Maria Kanellis on the cover has been released. Here are a couple sexy, naked shots from it:

How do these pics compare to those of Ashley Massaro nude from her Playboy shoot?

With her Playboy issue hitting newsstands this week, WWE Diva Maria Kanellis will be embarking on a two-week autograph-signing tour.

Here's where you can meet the beauty during that time:

- Wednesday, March 5 (6-7:30 p.m.)
New York, NY
Hawaiian Tropic Zone - 729 Seventh Avenue

- Thursday, March 6 (12-2 pm)
New York, NY
Virgin Megastore in Times Square 1540 Broadway (between 45th & 46th)

We're a family site. To see Maria Kanellis naked and uncensored, pick up this month's issue of Playboy.

- Friday, March 7 (7:30-9:30 p.m.)
Schaumburg, IL
John Barleycorns - 1020 N. National Parkway

- Saturday, March 8 (3:30-4:30 p.m.)
Schaumburg, IL
Woodfield Mall - Comcast Court Area

- Thursday, March 13 (9:30 - 11 p.m.)
Hollywood, CA
Element - 1642 North Las Palmas

-Thursday, March 13 (7-9 pm)
Los Angeles, CA
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It may not be officially released until tonight's WWE RAW, but we've uncovered a photo of Maria Kanellis' Playboy cover.

As this WWE Diva joins the ranks of Torrie Wilson, Ashley Massaro and others, we have to ask: who is your all-time favorite WWE superstar to appear in Playboy?

The Playboy cover starring Maria Kanellis will premiere on WWE RAW tomorrow night. From the sound of it, this gorgeous WWE Diva may need to see it herself to believe it.

“When I came into WWE at 22, I came in scared,” she said. “Now I’m standing here with my butt completely naked and guess what? I’m feeling good.”

Odds are that most fans will feel good about the nude pictorial, as well.

“I’m very glamorous in this photo shoot,” Maria said. “I’m very high fashion and it definitely brings out that personality in me and makes me look strong. Our fans don’t necessarily get to see me done up to this extent; they don’t get to see me up close and personal.”

Considering the background of Kanellis, it's impressive that she's made it as far as a WWE ring, let along the cover of the world's most prominent adult magazine: this vixen grew up in Ottawa, Illinois and graduated middle school in a class of 15 students.

“To be on national television is crazy,” she admitted. “To be on the cover of any magazine is insanity, coming from my small town. But to be on the cover of Playboy – that’s a statement.”

The moment famed Playboy photographer Arny Freytag laid eyes on Maria Kanellis in person, he instantly knew she’d be the perfect cover girl.

“When I watched her wrestle, I didn’t see a lot of close ups, so I couldn’t get a real image of what she looked like. And you wear clothes in wrestling, and are being flipped upside down and sideways, so I didn’t really know how beautiful she was until I met her,” Freytag told WWE.com.

Read the full article now.

At WWE.com, WWE officials are finally confirmed that WWE Diva Maria Kanellis will be posting in Playboy. Check out the website's countdown to the event now.

Here's what the site says:

It’s official – Maria will pose for Playboy magazine. The fashionista Diva will be featured on the cover of the April issue. Maria sealed the deal on Monday night when she was victorious over Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix.

Maria’s boyfriend, Santino Marella, revealed immediately before her match with Beth that she had to defeat the Women’s Champion to claim the Playboy contract he was holding. When former Women’s Champion Candice Michelle made a surprise return on Monday night, Beth was obviously stunned and distracted by Candice’s entrance, leaving Maria the chance to roll up the Women’s Champion for the pin.

Once Maria’s win set in, the elated Diva celebrated with Santino (who didn’t exactly look pleased) and former Playboy cover girl, Candice Michelle. As Maria clutched the contract in her hands, she beamed and jumped for joy, as our fans were just as excited.