WWE News: Maryse explains why she left WWE, discusses future aspirations and makes it clear that TNA is not in her plans

Former WWE Diva Maryse Ouellet told Slam Wrestling that she had been looking to leave the company for a while. "I just want better and bigger and I want to be performing on the big screen," Maryse said. "I am working on a big project called House of Maryse, which will be launching in summer 2012. It will be my clothing and jewelry selection and will be available in more than 500 stores in the U.S. and online at HouseofMaryse.com.

"I knew in my heart that I wanted to leave WWE for a long time. I'm a business woman. I need to build and grow and I didn't have any interest in the WWE anymore. I was like, next!

"My manager was happy when he heard of my release. He said to me, 'Now we can start working on the serious stuff.' I'm ready for a new chapter in my life. I have been with the WWE for six fantastic years, but now I want to do more. I would go back to WWE for a million dollars and a main event match at WrestleMania, but no TNA." To read the full interview, visit Slam.Canoe.ca.

Powell's POV: Maryse also spoke about getting into WWE via the Diva Search even though she spoke very little English at the time. The story notes that she was eliminated in the second round of the contest, yet the company went on to sign her anyways. She also expressed disappointment that her on-air paring with Ted DiBiase didn't get a bigger push from the company. Something tells me that WWE won't be calling her with a million dollar offer or a WrestleMania main event slot.