6. Sunny
Tamara Sytch was only 22 when she began working for WWE, but she quickly became an integral part of the organization -- not just because of her appearance, but because of the signature charm she would display on camera. As Sunny, she managed real-life partner Skip (Chris Candido), and by the time the Monday Night Wars rolled around, she was a major part of television. Sunny would manage several charges before settling into a role as an on-screen personality, hosting shows and making appearances on behalf of the company. Unfortunately, Sunny's WWE career became more of a "what if" than a "what was." She was plagued by personal problems which ultimately led to her dismissal in 1998, but those aside, it was clear that WWE wasn't entire sure how to handle her character. As a manager, she often overshadowed her clients, and as a host, her role was limited. WWE would later perfect the formula with another female megastar, but that doesn't take anything away from Sunny's influence. She's often retroactively considered the "first diva," and that title is appropriate.
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