And this week she followed in a long line of top WWE divas, by coming into SunSport Online and answering all your questions.

Born in Puerto Rico in 1979, Nidia Guenard shot to fame as the first female winner of the WWE's reality TV series Tough Enough.

Her prize was a WWE contract and the beauty is currently enjoying a high profile run with the group as the redneck, beer-drinking, partner-swapping 'girlfriend' of cruiserweight champion Jamie Noble.

Her great acting skills and excellent ring awareness have made her one of the stars of a division that includes such talents as Tajiri, Kidman and Noble himself.

And you can see Nidia and the rest of the excellent Smackdown roster in action this Saturday night, October 26, as the WWE comes over to the UK for Rebellion, their annual PPV event in Manchester.

The show sold out months ago, but you can catch all the action live on Sky Box Office.

Read on to see what Nidia had to say about discovering wrestling for the first time, her Tough Enough experiences and why she ran away from Hulk Hogan.

What have been the high and low points of your time in the WWE so far?
Lisa Richmond

The low point would have to be mid-Tough Enough, because it was really hard and it seemed like it was never going to end.

The high point is simply being able to entertain night in and night out. One real high for me was going to Australia – we performed in front of 57,000 people, that is the biggest crowd I have ever been in front of. And every time I get in the ring it is an adrenaline rush, I just love to wrestle.

Can you tell us a bit about what you did before you shot to fame in Tough Enough?
David Gold

Before Tough Enough I went to college, I wanted to major in psychology. I also worked in topless bars to earn money.

I took a semester off because I wanted to travel, but I pretty much knew I wanted to become a wrestler. That was when my sister told me that they were doing a reality TV show to find wrestlers and I saw it as a great opportunity.

I remember her pushing me to fill in the application form but I was lazy. Then the day before they were due I hit my creative zone and completed and mailed off the form and a tape. Four days later I got a call back and went for the auditions. It has been a roller coaster ride ever since.

How did the other wrestlers in the WWE react to you and Maven when you first came in – were there any problems because you didn't "pay your dues".
Mickey Stirra

In this business we have to earn respect and I don't think you can do that in two months. So Maven and I had to prove to everybody that we wanted to be there and we were willing to work hard in order to succeed.

What were the best and worst things about being on Tough Enough?
Navdeep Rehill

Some of the worst things were when people got hurt or when they left. That's because when you live and work with people you get really attached, so it is like saying goodbye to a family member every time someone leaves.

The best things were working with Al Snow, who I think of as a father figure, and meeting the WWE superstars. One of my favourite Tough Enough memories was going on a road trip with the WWE talent and experiencing what life is like on the road.

What advice do you have for those going in for Tough Enough 3?
John, Sussex

The best advice is trust in yourself and look for the light at the end of the tunnel.

Hi Nidia. I saw you on Tough Enough and I thought you deserved to win a contract. My Question is who are your best female and male friends in the WWE.
Paul Constantine, Manchester

My best friend on the road would have to be Jamie Noble – he takes great care of me and teaches me so much. He is a great wrestler and I love to watch him. He gets in the ring with me each day and shares his knowledge.

I first met Jamie when I was in one of the WWE feeder federations, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), and he was in the other one at the time, HWA – which is based out of Cincinnati – and every Sunday they would go down to Louisville and record their TV in our building. And from the moment I saw him I admired his work and something attracted me to him and we've been 'together' ever since.

My best female friend in the WWE is Victoria because she was the first person I met when I came down. She lives in Louisville also and we go out and eat dinner and I consider her to be like my sister. Plus I had my first match against her in OVW – needless to say she beat my butt.

Who was your favourite wrestler whilst growing up?
Bradley Bruiser

Honestly, I didn't watch wrestling when I was younger.

I got into it when I saw The Rock on MTV – not on a wrestling show – and thought he was very charismatic and entertaining. Then I watched three episodes of wrestling and decided that was what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.

Who or what inspired you to get into the wrestling business?
Richard Marx, Liverpool

Silly as it may sound I am a big believer in destiny and after watching those three episodes I remember hitting 'the zone' and there was no doubt in my mind that it was going to happen.

Have you ever worked with any British stars?
Robbie Jones

I've worked with William Regal, I got to do that a couple of times. I asked him to teach me how to do an uppercut and the next thing I knew I was on the ground looking straight up at the ceiling and then he said "like that". So I learnt how to phrase my questions better.

I work with Fit Finlay, the women's trainer, every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, and he is amazing. He is a wrestling genius, he knows the business inside out. I consider myself very fortunate. He teaches us aggression and doesn't take it easy on us because we are girls. I think that the women's division is what it is today because of Fit.

How has your life changed since joining the WWE?
Navdeep Rehill

I am always on my toes because you never know what is going to happen next. This is a very different and unique lifestyle. We are on the road five days a week, away from friends and family. Plus we are getting beaten up all the time!

There is something that has to make it all worthwhile and that is performing. The adrenaline rush you get is amazing, it is like a drug.

There are also little things that I can't do as much any more, like going to the mall. I forget I am on TV and people recognise me. I try to give myself a time limit in the mall, say 30 minutes to go in and buy something and come out. But sometimes I will spend all 30 minutes at the door signing autographs.

Were you starstruck when you met any of the WWE superstars for the first time?
Steve, Wigan

I was very starstruck when I met Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels but I was always told treat everybody like co-workers, don't treat them like superstars, don't act like you are a fan. When I met Hulk and Shawn, I honestly had to walk away as fast as I could before I said anything stupid.

Which brand is better – Raw or Smackdown?
Andy, Portsmouth

Do you even need to ask? Smackdown is the best. I am not biased, it is quite simply the better show.

Do you see yourself as a wrestler of a diva?
Callum

I see myself more as a wrestler as I have a tougher time putting on my nails and make up than I do putting on my wrestling gear.

You get to kiss a lot of the WWE's male wrestlers, do you enjoy it and who is the best kisser?
Pat Cowell

I have been fortunate that I get to make out with whoever whenever. The best kisser in the WWE so far has to be, you guessed it, Jamie Noble.

On screen the Tough Enough trainers seem really horrible, are they really that bad?
Mark, London

Let me put it this way – I have never feared a human being more than I feared Tazz during Tough Enough. Towards the end though I guess we had earned their respect as they treated us differently to in the first few weeks.

How did you feel when you were taken off TV almost right after your debut?
Shawn Thorpe

I always knew that I was going to end up in OVW and I think that is the best thing that happened as it gave me great appreciation for the sport and the position that I am in.

And in OVW I was able to work things a little slower – have a slower pace and let things sink in – than I would have done on the road.

The cruiserweights in the WWE are fantastic, but do you think they are giving enough time to the division?
Peter, New York

With so many things going on in the show I don't think the cruiserweights get the time that they deserve. They work super hard and they are very talented but there is only so much time on the show.

Is there anyone from the past or present that you would particularly like to wrestle?
Danny Adams

My dream match would have to be against Trish Stratus – she is very inspiring and you can see how far she has come since she started. Also I think our styles are very similar. I have seen her doing moves that I have tried before and thought about adding to my repertoire. I think we would flow well together and she would be a good challenge. And I guarantee that I will have that women's title from around her waist one day!

If I could pick a dream match for Jamie it would have to be Jamie versus Chris Benoit, because just saying the name Chris Benoit puts a huge smile on his face and he gets a little twinkle in his eye.

Where do you see yourself in ten years time?
Jon Goldstein

One thing I learned on Tough Enough is that you never know what the future holds. I never thought that I would be where I am now a year and a half ago. I knew I would get to this position but I thought it would take longer. So who knows where I will be in ten years time.

Nidia is part of WWE Rebellion this Saturday night along with the likes of Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle and Booker T.

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