Total Divas season 9
{{short description|Season of American television series Total Divas}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2021}}
{{Infobox television season
| season_number = 9
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| caption = Total Divas title screen
| starring = {{Plainlist|
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| network = E!
| first_aired = {{Start date|2019|10|1}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2019|12|10}}
| num_episodes = 10
| episode_list = List of Total Divas episodes
}}
Total Divas is an American reality television series that premiered on July 28, 2013, on E!.{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=E! Unveils Dynamic Slate of Original Programming Including New Series 'The Wanted Life', 'The Trend', 'Holly Has a Baby' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/22/e-unveils-dynamic-slate-of-original-programming-including-new-series-the-wanted-life-total-divas-holly-has-a-baby-more/179021/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622132440/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/22/e-unveils-dynamic-slate-of-original-programming-including-new-series-the-wanted-life-total-divas-holly-has-a-baby-more/179021/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 22, 2013|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Tribune Digital Ventures|access-date=November 23, 2016|date=April 22, 2013}}
- {{cite web|title=WWE Divas, Nick Cannon, Jack Osbourne, Ashley Tisdale, Josh Schwartz and More Bring New Series to E!|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/410305/wwe-divas-nick-cannon-jack-osbourne-ashley-tisdale-josh-schwartz-and-more-bring-new-series-to-e|work=E!|publisher=NBCUniversal Cable|access-date=November 23, 2016|first1=Kristin|last1=Dos Santos|first2=Alexis L.|last2=Loinaz|date=April 22, 2013|archive-date=August 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825221423/https://www.eonline.com/news/410305/wwe-divas-nick-cannon-jack-osbourne-ashley-tisdale-josh-schwartz-and-more-bring-new-series-to-e|url-status=live}} The series gave viewers an inside look at the lives of WWE Divas from their work within WWE to their personal lives.{{cite web|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=E! Announces New Series Revealing the Real Women Behind the WWE Divas|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/22/e-announces-new-series-revealing-the-real-women-behind-the-wwe-divas/179025/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130426233934/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/22/e-announces-new-series-revealing-the-real-women-behind-the-wwe-divas/179025/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 26, 2013|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Tribune Digital Ventures|access-date=November 23, 2016|date=April 22, 2013}}
- {{cite web|last=Strauss|first=Gerry|title=Total Divas on E! features sexy women of WWE|url=http://www.channelguidemagblog.com/index.php/2013/06/27/total-divas-on-e-features-sexy-women-of-wwe/|work=Channel Guide|access-date=November 23, 2016|date=June 27, 2013|archive-date=September 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923202415/http://www.channelguidemagblog.com/index.php/2013/06/27/total-divas-on-e-features-sexy-women-of-wwe/|url-status=live}}
- {{cite web|last=Neuenschwander|first=Andy|title=WWE Superstars Nikki Bella and Tyson Kidd Married, Daniel Bryan and Others in Attendance—Get the Exclusive Wedding Details!|url=http://www.eonline.com/shows/total_divas/news/435009/wwe-superstars-natalya-and-tyson-kidd-married-curt-hawkins-and-others-in-attendance-get-the-exclusive-wedding-details|work=E!|publisher=NBCUniversal Cable|access-date=November 23, 2016|date=June 28, 2013|archive-date=June 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140619150716/http://www.eonline.com/shows/total_divas/news/435009/wwe-superstars-natalya-and-tyson-kidd-married-curt-hawkins-and-others-in-attendance-get-the-exclusive-wedding-details|url-status=live}}
- {{cite web|title=New 'Total Divas' cast members revealed!|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwe-divas/total-divas-season-3-mid-season-finale-new-castmembers-announced-26736538|publisher=WWE|access-date=November 23, 2016|work=WWE.com|archive-date=November 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111221143/https://www.wwe.com/inside/wwe-divas/total-divas-season-3-mid-season-finale-new-castmembers-announced-26736538|url-status=live}} Season 8 ended on November 28, 2018, with 412 thousand viewers.{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-11-28-2018.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071613/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-11-28-2018.html|archive-date=November 30, 2018|title=ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Update: 11.28.2018|work=Showbuzz Daily|date=November 29, 2018|access-date=November 30, 2018|first=Mitch|last=Metcalf}}
Production
On May 7, 2018, E! and WWE announced that Total Divas had been renewed for seasons 8 and 9.
In April 2019, Brie and Nikki Bella announced that they would not be returning for the ninth season of Total Divas, saying that they wanted to focus solely on Total Bellas.{{Cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/nikki-and-brie-bella-will-not-be-on-the-new-season-of-total-divas-heres-why-122672|title=Nikki & Brie Bella Will Not Be on the New Season of 'Total Divas'|website=Entertainment Tonight|language=en-US|access-date=August 25, 2019|archive-date=August 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825165758/https://www.etonline.com/nikki-and-brie-bella-will-not-be-on-the-new-season-of-total-divas-heres-why-122672|url-status=live}} In August 2019, it was revealed that Naomi, Natalya, and Nia Jax were set to return for season nine alongside Carmella, who was announced to be returning as a series regular, and new cast members Ronda Rousey and Sonya Deville.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/shows/total_divas/news/1067423/ronda-rousey-sonya-deville-and-carmella-tag-in-for-total-divas-season-9|title=Ronda Rousey, Sonya Deville and Carmella Tag in for Total Divas Season 9|date=August 26, 2019|website=E!|access-date=August 27, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827004546/https://www.eonline.com/shows/total_divas/news/1067423/ronda-rousey-sonya-deville-and-carmella-tag-in-for-total-divas-season-9|url-status=live}} Additionally, Brie and Nikki Bella were reported to continue making appearances as guests during the season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-confirms-total-divas-season-nine-premiere-date-and-cast-291006|title=WWE confirms Total Divas season nine premiere date and cast|date=August 26, 2019|website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|access-date=August 27, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827004543/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-confirms-total-divas-season-nine-premiere-date-and-cast-291006|url-status=live}} The ninth season began on October 1, 2019.
In June 2021, Essentially Sports reported that the E! Network had cancelled Total Divas and its sister show Total Bellas, citing low ratings and a lack of interest from those involved.
Cast
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| image1 = Carmella SD Women's Champion (cropped).jpg
| caption1 = Carmella; who rejoined the main cast in season 9.
| image2 = Rousey HOF 2018 (cropped).jpg
| caption2 = Ronda Rousey; who joined the cast of Total Divas in season 9.
| image3 = Sonya Deville Total Divas crop.jpg
| caption3 = Sonya Deville; who joined the cast of Total Divas in season 9.
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=Main cast=
- Naomi (Trinity Fatu)
- Natalya (Natalie Neidhart-Wilson)
- Carmella (Leah Van Dale)
- Nia Jax (Savelina Fanene)
- Ronda Rousey
- Sonya Deville (Daria Berenato)
=Recurring cast=
- Brie Bella (Brianna Danielson)
- Nikki Bella (Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace)
- Corey Graves (Carmella's boyfriend)
- Travis Browne (Ronda's husband)
- Arianna Johnson (Sonya's girlfriend)
- Charly Caruso (WWE On-Air Personality)
- Liv Morgan (Gionna Jene Daddio)
= Guest stars =
- Alexa Bliss (Alexis Kaufman)
- JoJo (Joseann Offerman)
- Mandy Rose (Amanda Rose Saccomanno)
- Paige (Saraya-Jade Bevis)
- Renee Young (Renee Paquette)
- Daniel Bryan (Brie's husband)
- Jimmy Uso (Naomi's husband)
- Tyson Kidd (Natalya's husband)
- Beth Phoenix (Elizabeth Copeland)
- Billie Kay (Jessica McKay)
- Bret Hart (WWE Hall of Famer & Nattie's uncle)
- Ember Moon (Adrienne Reese)
- Jessamyn Duke (NXT Superstar)
- Marina Shafir (NXT Superstar)
- The Miz (Michael Mizanin)
- Peyton Royce (Cassie McIntosh)
- Tamina (Sarona Snuka-Polamalu)
- Ellie Neidhart (Nattie's mother)
- Jenni Neidhart (Nattie's sister)
Episodes
{{Episode list/sublist|Total Divas season 9
| EpisodeNumber = 111
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = The Baddest Women on the Planet
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|10|1}}
| ShortSummary = The women take center stage as they compete in their second women's Royal Rumble match; Ronda deals with the decision of when to put her career on hold and become a mother; Sonya contemplates getting back together with her ex, while Nia lets Carmella know what she really thinks about her.
| ProdCode = 901
| LineColor = AC83FF
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Total Divas season 9
| EpisodeNumber = 112
| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| Title = All Is Fair In Love and War
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|10|8}}
| ShortSummary = As the WWE announces the Women's Tag Team Championships, Nattie worries about missing out on history-making moments; Sonya deals with the stress of the pride parade and an impending injury she may have sustained, while Carmella is faced with the backlash from her controversial relationship.
| ProdCode = 902
| LineColor = AC83FF
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Total Divas season 9
| EpisodeNumber = 113
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| Title = Rowdy Ronda
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|10|15}}
| ShortSummary = Carmella throws a surprise party for her new boyfriend Corey, but things do not go as planned; Nattie does some physical labor on Ronda's farm that ends in tears; Sonya deals with past struggles about accepting herself, and Naomi embraces her insecurities.
| ProdCode = 903
| LineColor = AC83FF
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Total Divas season 9
| EpisodeNumber = 114
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Title = Damage Control
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|10|22}}
| ShortSummary = Naomi spontaneously organizes a girls trip; Carmella takes the chance of venturing out publicly with Corey; Ronda thinks about her life after the WWE while Nia reaches her limits with Ronda's in-ring success.
| ProdCode = 904
| LineColor = AC83FF
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Total Divas season 9
| EpisodeNumber = 115
| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| Title = The Real Ronda
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|10|29}}
| ShortSummary = Sonya's relationship takes an accelerating turn; Carmella ventures into the world of rap where her and R-Truth make a song together; Ronda tries to figure out the fundamentals between being a bad guy and being a bad friend, and Nia receives news that could jeopardize her in-ring career.
| ProdCode = 905
| LineColor = AC83FF
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Total Divas season 9
| EpisodeNumber = 116
| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| Title = MountainMania
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|11|5}}
| ShortSummary = Ronda invites the ladies up to her home for a girls' weekend; Carmella digs herself into a hole; Nattie gives advice to Sonya about mending things with Ronda, while Nia opens up to Brie and Nicole about her impending future with the WWE.
| ProdCode = 906
| LineColor = AC83FF
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Total Divas season 9
| EpisodeNumber = 117
| EpisodeNumber2 = 7
| Title = I Will Prevail
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|11|12}}
| ShortSummary = As WrestleMania 35 approaches, Sonya is elated with the news of her representing the LGBTQ community in a story line with her tag team partner Mandy Rose; Nia irons out her past differences with Carmella; Ronda contemplates what's next for her after WrestleMania, and Nattie prepares to pay homage to her late father.
| ProdCode = 907
| LineColor = AC83FF
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Total Divas season 9
| EpisodeNumber = 118
| EpisodeNumber2 = 8
| Title = 35 Years in the Making
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|11|19}}
| ShortSummary = The women take center stage in the main event at WrestleMania 35, the WWE not knowing that Ronda plans to retire after her match; Nattie experiences a scary altercation at the WWE Hall of Fame event; Sonya continues to honor the LGBTQ community, and Nia faces her fears.
| ProdCode = 908
| LineColor = AC83FF
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Total Divas season 9
| EpisodeNumber = 119
| EpisodeNumber2 = 9
| Title = Hawaiian Punch
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|12|3}}
| ShortSummary = Nattie arranges a girls' trip to Maui to decompress after WrestleMania; Nia prepares for her upcoming surgery; Sonya holds a grudge; Carmella feels awkward, and Ronda embarks on her future beyond the ring with her husband.
| ProdCode = 909
| LineColor = AC83FF
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Total Divas season 9
| EpisodeNumber = 120
| EpisodeNumber2 = 10
| Title = The Next Wave
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|12|10}}
| ShortSummary = While on vacation, Nattie runs into some trauma while surfing; Brie and Nicole organize a tearful surprise for Liv; Sonya declares her true feelings to her girlfriend; Nia undergoes surgery, and Ronda looks ahead towards her future beyond the WWE.
| ProdCode = 910
| LineColor = AC83FF
}}
}}
Ratings
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| No.
! Title ! Original air date ! data-sort-type="number" | Viewership (millions) ! data-sort-type="number" | Rating/share ! data-sort-type="number" | Rank per week |
|---|
| 1
| style="text-align:left;" | "The Baddest Women on the Planet" | {{Start date|2019|10|1}} | TBD |
| 2
| style="text-align:left;" | "All Is Fair In Love and War" | {{Start date|2019|10|8}} | TBD |
| 3
| style="text-align:left;" | "Rowdy Ronda" | {{Start date|2019|10|15}} | TBD |
| 4
| style="text-align:left;" | "Damage Control" | {{Start date|2019|10|22}} | TBD |
| 5
| style="text-align:left;" | "The Real Ronda" | {{Start date|2019|10|29}} | TBD |
| 6
| style="text-align:left;" | "MountainMania" | {{Start date|2019|11|5}} | TBD |
| 7
| style="text-align:left;" | "I Will Prevail" | {{Start date|2019|11|12}} | TBD |
| 8
| style="text-align:left;" | "35 Years in the Making" | {{Start date|2019|11|19}} | TBD |
| 9
| style="text-align:left;" | "Hawaiian Punch" | {{Start date|2019|12|3}} | TBD |
| 10
| style="text-align:left;" | "The Next Wave" | {{Start date|2019|12|10}} | TBD |