Year: 2012
Gail Kim vs Tara Tops Impact Wrestling Ratings
They’ve done it again! The Knockouts match featuring Gail Kim and Tara was the highest rated segment on Impact Wrestling last week (February 2nd). It marked the first international broadcast of the show, filmed at Wembley Arena in London, England. Gail and Tara faced off in a non-title preview match, a prelude to their title … Read more
Raw Redux (February 6th, 2012): Tamina Locks Eyes with the Glamazon, Plus AJ & Eve’s Man Problems Continue
Welcome, everyone, to another chilling, thrilling Raw Redux!~ Unfortunately Cryssi’s work schedule has taken it’s blasted toll, and therefore, I am here to take over in what was a pretty interesting night for the ladies of Raw. We had a rematch from the Royal Rumble which saw Tamina, Kelly Kelly, Eve, and Alicia Fox take … Read more
Tamina Says She is Ready to Give Beth Phoenix Some Competition (Video)
In the premiere episode of WWE’s new YouTube show Backstage Fallout, which takes you behind the scenes at Raw and SmackDown, second generation Diva Tamina — fresh off a big victory on Raw — told Divas Champ, Beth Phoenix, that her competition is “right here”. Last week, Phoenix told WWE.com that there is no competition … Read more
Pro-Wrestling: EVE Announces “Queen of the Ring” Tournament on iPPV
Pro-Wrestling: EVE has announced an 8-woman Queen of the Ring tournament as part of the company’s debut Internet pay per view on February 18th. Details below: [notice]Following the events of this past weekend with Jenny Sjodin’s sixth championship defence since winning the Pro-Wrestling:EVE Championship nine months ago, Pro-Wrestling:EVE are pleased to announce the full format … Read more
Eve Injured During Match on Raw?
Former Divas Champion Eve Torres apparently suffered a broken nose during the eight woman tag match on Raw tonight, reports PWInsider. The website states that Torres was rushed backstage after tagging out of the match as she was bleeding profusely from her nose following a clothesline from Divas Champion, Beth Phoenix. Early word, according to … Read more
Raw Response: February 6th, 2012
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In Video: Footage from JoshiMania & Del Rey vs Jakob Hammermeier in CHIKARA
CHIKARA has released its latest CHIKARA Podcast-A-Go-Go featuring footage from JoshiMania and Sara Del Rey‘s match at the company’s first ever Internet pay per view. Del Rey faced former BDK team member Jakob Hammermeier. Watch below:
In Video: Footage of Alissa Flash’s RCW International Title Victory This Past Weekend
River City Wrestling has uploaded footage of Alissa Flash aka Cheerleader Melissa‘s International Championship victory in San Antonio, Texas this past weekend. In Video: Cheerleader Melissa Makes Appearance on Morning Talk Show Flash defeated Rick David for the title and became the only woman in company history to hold the International Championship, Tag Team Championships … Read more
News in Brief: Brie Bella Red Carpet Pics, Beth/Madusa, New Champions in Ice Ribbon, Hailey Hatred Added to SHIMMER & More
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Former Divas Champion Brie Bella was spotted on the red carpet this weekend at the Head Rush/Unforgiven after party in Las Vegas. • • • • • Two title changes took place at … Read more
EVE News: Shanna Injury Update Following EVE Title Match
Pro-Wrestling: EVE has released an official announcement following Portuguese star Shanna‘s injury during a three-way EVE Title match on Saturday. As reported yesterday, Jenny Sjodin retained the EVE Championship by defeating Shanna and April Davids at XWA. [notice]Sjodin Retains, Shanna Injured…. ‘The Female Fight Machine’ Jenny Sjodin retained the Pro-Wrestling:EVE Championship last night after a … Read more
WSU News: Card for 5th Anniversary iPPV, Super Bowl Victory Buy One, Get One Sale
WSU has announced details of a big sale to celebrate the New York Giants’ Super Bowl victory yesterday. Check out details below: [notice]WSU RETURNS TO iPPV with Our Biggest Show Ever PRE-ORDER THE IPPV TODAY AT: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Wrestling/WSU_5_Year_Anniversary_Show/1259 EARLY POSTER ART: http://www.declarationofindependents.net/wsu/images/posters/wsupostermar12.jpg iPPV Can Be Seen on all Apple and Roku Devices, Among Other Outlets, Check … Read more
The Diva Dirt Perfect 10: Week of January 29th, 2012
It’s back! The Diva Dirt Perfect 10 makes a return as we look at the movers and shakers of the Divas and Knockouts division this past week a la WWE.com’s Power 25. Which femme fatales impressed on Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Superstars, Impact Wrestling and FCW? (Note: Pay per views will be counted the following week.) … Read more
Ring Ka King Write-Up (February 5th, 2012): Alissa Flash vs Mickie James
Welcome one and all to your first ever Ring Ka King Write-Up, a spin-off of our regular Impact Write-Up, and boy, what a ladies match we have to kick things off. First of all, for those who do not know, “Ring Ka King” is a promotion set up by TNA and production company Endemol that … Read more
Natalya: “No One Needs to Worry About Me”
Though fans — and even one family member — may be outraged by WWE’s current gimmick for Natalya, the former Divas Champion is keeping it as classy as ever, telling fans that there’s no need to worry about her. Writing to a fan on Twitter, Natalya wrote: “No one needs to worry about me. Except … Read more
In Video: Melina vs Jillian at WWFX in Philippines, Jillian Appears on “Eat Bulaga” TV Show
As reported earlier today, former WWE Divas Champions and real life BFFs Melina and Jillian Hall faced off last night at the debut WWFX show in the Philippines. Melina picked up the victory in the match which reunited the two Divas for the first time in the ring since their time together in WWE. Watch … Read more
News in Brief: Melina vs Jillian in Philippines Results, Sarita in Japan, Alissa Flash Wins RCW International Championship & More
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: TNA Knockout Sarita is headed to Japan on March 4 to wrestle for STARDOM as part of Io Shirai’s 5th anniversary in professional wrestling. Coincidentally, this date also falls on Sarita’s 33rd birthday … Read more
Help Wanted: Diva Dirt is Looking for New Writers
Diva Dirt is looking for talented scribes to join Team DD as soon as possible. We will be taking on a few new writers to help continue our first class coverage of all things female wrestling, as well as expand into female MMA. What we are looking for 1. We are looking for writers who … Read more
SmackDown Redux (February 3rd, 2012): This Storyline Stinks, Not Natalya
This week on SmackDown, Natalya and Beth Phoenix reunite as the Divas of Doom, to take on the team Aksana and Tamina in tag team action. We also had the return of everyone’s favorite pocket rocket, AJ. But before we get into any of the good stuff, why don’t we get this backstage segment out … Read more
Natalya’s Uncle “Appalled” by New Flatulence Gimmick
WWE Diva Natalya‘s uncle, Smith Hart, the eldest son of Stu Hart, has taken to Twitter to express his dislike of WWE’s new storyline direction for the former Divas Champion. In recent weeks, we have seen Natalya appearing to pass gas in backstage segments and then run off embarrassed. Smith, elder brother of Bret and … Read more
Layla Training for WWE Ring Return, May Not Be Back in Time for WrestleMania
Injured WWE Diva Layla has told NBC Miami that she is training for her in-ring return to WWE following an ACL and MCL tear last year, however, there is a chance that she may not be back by WrestleMania 28 on April 1st. The event is set to take place in her hometown of Miami. … Read more
Reader Poll: What Was This Week’s Best TV Match or Moment?
We had Kharma‘s return, Knockouts in London, the reunion of Beth Phoenix and Natalya, AJ‘s return and more, but what did you think was the best match or moment from the week gone by? (And if you say Natalya’s backstage segment on SmackDown, I may stab you.) Vote below: What did you vote for … Read more
WWE Superstars Redux (February 2nd, 2012): Raw Gives Them 7 Moves, Superstars Gives Them 7 Minutes!
Gutenhagen, and welcome to a recap of that one show where the Divas aren’t shafted on ring time (sorry NXT, you’re starting to slip), Superstars! After months of no female action, WWE has seen the light and begun offering us weekly showing from the ladies. First it was Brie and Kelly, then Beth and Brie, … Read more
In Video: Cheerleader Melissa Makes Appearance on Morning Talk Show
SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa, aka Alissa Flash, made an appearance on a morning talk show in the San Antonio, Texas area today to promote her latest appearance for River City Wrestling which takes place this weekend. Melissa appeared on CBS affiliate KENS-5’s morning show, “Great Day SA” talking about RCW this weekend, as well as … Read more
Impact Write-Up (February 2nd, 2012): Challenger Upsets Champion in a Preview of Against All Odds
Hello everybody, and let me officially welcome you to the London edition of your Impact Write-Up. Many speculated as to whether or not TNA would be able to pull off such a large venue, and let me congratulate them on a job well done because that crowd was hot and jam packed. The Knockouts were … Read more