Former WWE Diva Lucha-goes on Tour!

Written by Phil Allely

Known to wrestling fans as Lita in the WWE or as Miss Congeniality in ECW, Amy Dumas had a remarkable career in the industry during the period between 1999-2007. Her alignment with popular The Hardy Boyz saw her emerge as a role model for teenage girls across the globe. Her tattoo’s, attitude, ability and funky attire appealed to millions and made Lita a superstar and positive Women‘s champion for the company, she had many memorable feuds and matches during this time.

Her subsequent fall from grace and eventual leaving of the WWE was less favourable however, after a real-life affair between her and upper mid-carder Edge spoiled her relationship with Matt Hady and spilled over onto WWE TV, Amy saw her onscreen character become a much hated sexed-up hanger on, simply there as trimming for Edge’s meteoric rise as the Rated R Superstar we know today.

Like the recently departed Vickie Guererro Dumas saw her farewell from the company as a huge letdown, going out with a similar embarrassing incident as poor Vickie, hers courtesy of tag team Cryme Time. Although the four time women’s champ has returned on occasion to WWE screens, she is now retired from the ring.

Guererro should however take notice of how Amy used her departure to her advantage and has fared well in her ‘future endeavour’s’ (copyright WWE). Pursuing her interests in music and singing, Amy and her boyfriend Shane Morton formed Punk-rock band The Luchagors in 2006, independently releasing their debut album in 2007 and have found themselves an in-demand act, playing around the US, Mexico and now they are about to embark on a debut UK/Ireland tour this July & August.

Fans can catch Amy and her four-piece band live by checking out www.mypspace.com/theluchagors13 for dates, venues and more information.