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May 19th, 2005 SD!
Joey Mercury (w/ Nitro & Melina) vs. Hardcore Holly (w/ Charlie Haas)
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SINCE - March 20th, 2002 (as RB.net)
INSTALLMENT - 001 ("At Year's End")
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| Career Soundtrack |
| Melina’s career could be a motion picture, with its dramatic changes and its highs and lows. So, what is a film without a soundtrack? That’s where this comes in! Below, we use music to artistically explain the different parts of her journey. After all, what better way to describe something than with music? |
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Kyra was the one point in Melina’s career that she was a face - a good girl. She was a scrapper, always up for a fight. With her "Fight Club" persona, Kyra dominated her foes and often came out victorious.

• TRACK 1: "PLEASED TO MEET YOU" BY WOLFMOTHER – "Pleased to meet you", Melina! For her introduction to the wrestling business, these lyrics suit Kyra perfectly, telling the story of a girl that’s tough to handle. "Can’t defeat her, can’t beat her!", indeed! [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 2: "NAME OF THE GAME" BY THE CRYSTAL METHOD — This was Kyra’s entrance music, its rapid pace and beat successful in pumping up the crowd and exciting them for whatever Kyra had in store. This tune was just like Kyra - catchy, unique, and definitely able to capture your attention. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 3: "GOIN’ OUT WEST" BY TOM WAITS – What would her "Fight Club" persona be without a song from that very film? This heavy song, emphasized by Waits’s gritty voice, is the perfect "tough guy" song, but it compliments a "tough girl" too! [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 4: "DEAD GIRL SUPERSTAR" BY ROB ZOMBIE – What better song to describe Kyra’s do-or-die attitude than this? Kyra is relentless and tough, never backing down, "moving in like a demon", much like the song says. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 5: "SWEET CHILD OF MINE" BY GUNS N’ ROSES – This was the only time in Melina’s career that she played a babyface. Why not express this fact through a loving, endearing song? She was sweet, but not for long! [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 6: "ARE YOU GONNA BE MY GIRL?" BY JET – This song tells about a girl he wants, but she won’t have him. Kyra is a nice girl, but won’t settle for just anyone. Her beauty and spunk are evident in the lyrics, and the "big black boots and long brown hair" are Melina to a T. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 7: "I’M JUST A GIRL" BY NO DOUBT – In those days, Melina still had her innocence - the fans loved her, and she garnered cheers wherever she went. The pace of the song fit Kyra in all her fieryness and never-say-die attitude. While she’s more than "just a girl" now, Melina was still getting her feet wet as Kyra. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 8: "CALIFORNICATION" BY RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS – Kyra was known as a "So Cal Fatale", dominating the Southern California independent scene. This song captures the essence of the state, and that includes Kyra - a California girl through and through. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 9: "FLY FROM THE INSIDE" BY SHINEDOWN – This song has a sense of freedom to it, one that Kyra showed whenever she competed. She was just getting her start and the future was bright, as was her sunny attitude. She was also known to "fly" in the ring, executing frog splashes and hurricanranas in a daredevil’s manner. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 10: "I DARE YOU TO MOVE" BY SWITCHFOOT – Melina learned to perservere, getting past setbacks to get where she is today - the WWE. This song is all about perservereance - saying to "pick yourself up off the floor". Melina, the innovative wrestler she is, was breaking barriers even back then, making those watching her believe that "today never happened before". [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
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MNM saw Melina’s introduction to OVW and the WWE. They were flambouyant, arrogant, and never once apologized for anything. They were true Hollywood stars, shining in the ring and with the attitude to boot.

• TRACK 1: "SUPERSTAR" BY SALIVA – This was MNM’s entrance music in OVW, announcing the arrival of the high-and-mighty trio. Just the sound of this song pumping through the speakers brought the OVW fans to their feet, ready to toss jeers in MNM’s direction. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 2: "BEVERLY HILLS" BY WEEZER – This is more of a song sung by someone comparing themselves to MNM - "Beverly Hills - That’s where I want to be!" MNM pride themselves on being better than anyone else in every possible way, and how better to show that than someone wanting to be them? [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 3: "I WANT YOU (SHE’S SO HEAVY)" BY THE BEATLES — Upon Melina’s arrival in the WWE, many people were enamored with her due to her stunning ring entrance. This sex appeal put all the eyes on her, and there they stayed. [BUY ON ITUNES (ACROSS THE UNIVERSE VERSION)] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 4: "I LIKE THE WAY" BY BODYROCKERS – As mentioned above, Melina’s introduction to the WWE fans brought along an immediate fanscination. Her sexy entrance moves - what with the splits - were largely apart of that. The words "I like the way you move" describe this in plain English. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 5: "DISCO" BY CROSSFADE – People who felt MNM’s arrogance exceeded their talent would make the argument that either would stab themselves in the back if it would gain them anything, expressed in the words "you would take us all down with you, if you would stab me in the back with your own hands." The boos and jeers MNM recieved night in, night out were a testament to their characters. They were "one of the people everybody just loves to hate." [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 6: "STRICKEN" BY DISTURBED – "I am crippled by all that you’ve done." Melina often used her looks to give MNM an advantage, whether it be feigning an injury or physically getting involed. She was a force to be reckoned with, using the power of sex appeal and agression to get things done that others couldn’t. "You come alone, letting all of us savor the moment, leaving me broken another time." [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 7: "EVERYBODY’S FOOL" BY EVANESCENCE – MNM were self-indulgent, always the first to congradulate themselves. Melina, with her paparazzi in tow, had a "holier than thou" demeanor. The words "look here she comes now, bow down and stare in wonder" express the thought that Melina’s attitude was far from warranted. Indeed, she wanted everyone to bow down because, as the MNM t-shirt said, "It’s Okay to Stare". [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 8: "MEGALOMANIAC" BY INCUBUS – MNM look to spite everyone with their self indulgence and unparalleled success, and judging by the cascade of boos they would recieve upon entrance, its safe to say that they get just that. They might as well say "you’re no Jesus, yeah, you’re no fucking Elvis" but, of course, MNM would never believe that. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 9: "GOD’S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN" BY JOHNNY CASH – MNM seemed to get everything they wanted in timely fashion, but with a sharp rise, there’s a sharp fall, and they seemed destined to fail. With their "unholy" ways, MNM escaped karma on many occasions, but it was only a matter of time before it came back to bite them. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 10: "BY THE WAY" BY HINDER – MNM suffered a breakdown, taking place in a matter of moments at Judgment Day 2006. Melina was furious at Joey Mercury, letting him have all the blame for their loss. "In the middle of a breakdown, screaming at me" suggests the mood - the blame being thrown on one person. Melina wants everything to go her way. When it doesn’t, there’s hell to pay, and her frustration is magnified by these taunting lyrics: "By the way, what made you think you’d have it your way?" [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 11: "HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN" BY THE BEATLES – In the end, Johnny Nitro and Melina emerged from MNM, leaving Joey Mercury behind. This song, despite its misleading title, is a sensual song, reciting lines like "When I hold you in my arms (oh yes), when I feel my finger on your trigger (oh yes), don’t ya know that nobody can do me no harm, because happiness is a warm gun, momma" it fits the attitude Nitro and Melina had, only caring about themselves and the other. [BUY ON ITUNES (ACROSS THE UNIVERSE VERSION)] - [LYRICS]
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In 2007, Melina broke out on her own as a serious wrestler, competing in more matches than ever before and winning the Women’s Title. Even though she lost the title mid-year, she’s continued to improve herself in the ring by leaps and bounds.

• TRACK 1: "ZERO" BY THE SMASHING PUMPKINS – It’s a dark song, but fit to go along with Melinals "solo" attitude. She never seems to be in the best of moods, sporting a permanent scowl. She doesn’t need anyone by her side, and is content to go it alone. "She’s the one for me, she’s all I really need, cause she’s the one for me" speaks of her appeal as a beautiful woman and how truly unattainable she is. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 2: "MISERY BUSINESS" BY PARAMOUR – "I’m in the business of misery." As a heel in the wrestling business, it’s her duty to provide plenty of misery for the fans and opponents alike. This song has Melina’s attitude and unapologetic nature. Her uniqueness is spelled out in the lyrics, "Well there’s a million other girls who do it just like you." Surely, she has uttered those words to the more "typical" Divas. And as for conforming to the stereotype, like posing for Playboy? "Well I refuse, I refuse, I refuse!" [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 3: "I’M SO SICK" BY FLYLEAF – Melina regularly shows her disgust with other Divas, most of the time perferring to go solo. "I’m so sick, infected with where I live. Let me live without this empty bliss, selfishness." The babyface Divas often seem cheery to the point where it looks feigned, and it most certainly can be construed as "empty bliss". [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 4: "SEXY SADIE" BY THE BEATLES – With her heel demeanor, there are plenty of people who want to see Melina get her due. "However big you think you are, sexy sadie oooh you’ll get yours yet." She’s been taken down before, but has yet to be solidly put in her place. [BUY ON ITUNES (COWLICKS VERSION)] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 5: "YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND" BY MARILYN MANSON – Melina’s allure has a lot to do with her mysterious nature. While she never seems to embrace the fans, she attracts their attention and seems to enjoy it. "I set my sights on you (and no one else will do)" echo these thoughts perfectly.
[BUY ON ITUNES (PHANTOM ROCKES VERSION)] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 6: "CLOSER" BY NINE INCH NAILS – Many have taken a liking to Melina, despite her efforts to obtain disdain from the fans. This harsh, yet sexy song demonstrates the admiration some fans have for Melina, despite her evil nature. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 7: "MOBSCENE" BY MARILYN MANSON – Ruthless in the ring, Melina takes no prisoners. She found her match in Mickie James, and the two have gone on to have a down and dirty feud, their hate for each other palpable. They would pull hair, battle outside of the ring, and use dirty tactics to ensure that the other was left lying. This song matches the relentless pace of their encounters. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 8: "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN" BY SALIVA – This song was the theme for WrestleMania 23, Melina’s first time on the card of the biggest PPV of the year. She was literally at the top of the women’s division. She was the Women’s Champion, and had all the confidence in the world facing the unexperienced Ashley Massaro. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 9: "HIT THE FLOOR" BY LINKIN PARK – "You think you’ve won, and then it’s all gone." When Melina lost the Women’s Title, it was evident that she was not pleased. Her attitude became more surly, as if she couldn’t believe she was upped by a "glorified model". Determined to get back what was hers, Melina left all distractions behind, becoming more focused in the ring than ever before. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
• TRACK 10: "THROUGH THE GLASS" BY STONE SOUR – Undoubtedly, it’s been quite the journey to get where Melina is today. She has changed immensely and, despite it all, she remains one of the top WWE Divas. "And it’s the stars, the stars that shine for you." It’s easy to see that the stars will shine on her for a long, long time. [BUY ON ITUNES] - [LYRICS]
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