[10][11] However, on a few occasions, the regulation was bypassed with Melina, Ashley Massaro, Torrie Wilson, and Nidia challenging for the title while on the SmackDown brand, but none were successful.

[17] When Maryse won the title from McCool in December 2008, she dislocated her kneecap at a live event later that month.

Similar to how Trish Stratus kept the Women's Championship when she was sidelined with a herniated disc in 2005,[18] Maryse was able to keep the Divas title upon her return in late January 2009.

[19] On January 4, 2010, WWE vacated the title after the current Divas Champion Melina sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

On February 22 episode of Raw, Maryse defeated Gail Kim to win the vacant championship, making her the first person to hold the title on more than one occasion.

[22] On January 4, 2010, WWE vacated the title after then Divas Champion Melina sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

On February 22 episode of Raw, Maryse defeated Gail Kim to win the vacant championship, making her the first person to hold the title on more than one occasion.

The inaugural champion was Michelle McCool, who defeated Natalya to win the title at The Great American Bash on July 20, 2008.