Interviews

  • Exclusive: Mickie James Talks Final Resolution, Music Video with Trish Stratus, Her Legacy in Wrestling and More

    Exclusive: Mickie James Talks Final Resolution, Music Video with Trish Stratus, Her Legacy in Wrestling and More

    Headlines, Interviews, TNA News December 8, 2012 at 57 comments

    It’s been a long time coming (two years to be precise!), but schedules finally aligned, and eight-time champion and all-around beloved wrestling star Mickie James finally joins us here at Diva Dirt to discuss her triumphant return to the ring after a health scare, facing Knockouts Champion Tara at Final [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Kharma Talks WWE, Her Release, Return to Wrestling, Divas, TNA and More!

    Exclusive: Kharma Talks WWE, Her Release, Return to Wrestling, Divas, TNA and More!

    Interviews, WWE News November 29, 2012 at 49 comments

    In her first exclusive interview since being released by WWE, the star known as Kharma, Amazing Kong and Awesome Kong speaks to Diva Dirt about her time in WWE, her departure from the company, her return to the ring, her plans to star in a reality show and much, much [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Tara on Facing Tessmacher at Bound for Glory, Hollywood Boyfriend and Much More

    Exclusive: Tara on Facing Tessmacher at Bound for Glory, Hollywood Boyfriend and Much More

    Headlines, Interviews, TNA News October 13, 2012 at 21 comments

    Veteran TNA Knockout Tara, real name Lisa Marie Varon, has the opportunity to go for her fifth Knockouts Championship this Sunday night at Bound for Glory on pay per view, but this isn’t just any old title match; Tara faces her former friend and tag team partner, Brooke Tessmacher, the [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Ivelisse Velez (Sofia Cortez) Talks WWE Release, Attitude Rumors, Plans for the Future & More

    Exclusive: Ivelisse Velez (Sofia Cortez) Talks WWE Release, Attitude Rumors, Plans for the Future & More

    Headlines, Interviews, WWE News September 25, 2012 at 22 comments

    Fans were shocked last month when Ivelisse Velez, aka Sofia Cortez, announced that she had been released by WWE. The WWE developmental talent, who had been considered one of the standout stars in FCW and its successor, NXT, after being signed by the company following her stint on the USA [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Mia Yim Talks About Facing Jessicka Havok at SHINE 3, Signing with REINA in Japan and More!

    Exclusive: Mia Yim Talks About Facing Jessicka Havok at SHINE 3, Signing with REINA in Japan and More!

    Independent News, Interviews September 19, 2012 at 2 comments

    It’s been quite the 2012 for Mia Yim, who will this Friday night face Jessicka Havok in a meeting of two of the biggest stars to emerge on the independent women’s wrestling scene over the past two years; Yim has had several high profile feuds in promotions such as CZW [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Hailey Hatred Talks Del Rey Match at AIW Girls Night Out 7, Success in Japan & Much More

    Exclusive: Hailey Hatred Talks Del Rey Match at AIW Girls Night Out 7, Success in Japan & Much More

    In 2011, she became one of the hottest American exports to Japan — Hailey Hatred at one point held six championships at one time. Though originally from the US, her move to Japan — where she made history as the first “gaijin” (foreigner) to win the prestigious JWP Openweight Championship [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Maxine Reveals Why She Left WWE, Lack of Progression in Company, NXT & More

    Exclusive: Maxine Reveals Why She Left WWE, Lack of Progression in Company, NXT & More

    “If you want it come and get it, because I won’t be around for long…” Former WWE Diva, Maxine, aka Karlee Perez’s entrance music in WWE was an eerie foreshadowing of her career trajectory in the company. After a brief but strong run in WWE, Perez announced her departure from [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Reby Sky Talks SHINE Debut, Reaction to ‘Model’ Stigma, Turning Down WWE & More

    Exclusive: Reby Sky Talks SHINE Debut, Reaction to ‘Model’ Stigma, Turning Down WWE & More

    Interviews, News July 20, 2012 at 13 comments

    She’s the former NY Giants Girl, a Playboy model and not a WWE Diva–bombshell Reby Sky is instead learning her craft on the independent scene. And tonight, for the first time, Reby makes her first foray into all-female wrestling when she appears at the first SHINE Wrestling show. With her [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Daffney Talks SHINE Debut, Extent of Her Injuries, TNA Lawsuit, WCW Memories & More

    Exclusive: Daffney Talks SHINE Debut, Extent of Her Injuries, TNA Lawsuit, WCW Memories & More

    In March 2011, Daffney’s contract with TNA expired and like a bevvy of other Knockouts, she was let go by the company. However, Daffney’s story didn’t end there. First revealing to Diva Dirt that she had filed a lawsuit against the company stemming from injuries sustained during her time in [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Taeler Hendrix Talks TNA Gut Check on Impact Wrestling, Working with Tara, Cancer & More

    Exclusive: Taeler Hendrix Talks TNA Gut Check on Impact Wrestling, Working with Tara, Cancer & More

    Following last week’s Impact Wrestling, Taeler Hendrix became the talk of the wrestling world when she became the first woman to compete in TNA’s Gut Check challenge live on Spike TV. Hendrix, who revealed her unique back story — being diagnosed with cancer at age 21 — faced off against [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Original GLOW Star Little Egypt Talks GLOW Documentary, Reuniting the GLOW Girls & More

    Exclusive: Original GLOW Star Little Egypt Talks GLOW Documentary, Reuniting the GLOW Girls & More

    Headlines, Interviews, News June 22, 2012 at 3 comments

    It’s 2012 and the word ‘GLOW’ is back in the wrestling vernacular. No, we haven’t transported back to the 1980s; rather, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling have resurfaced as the subjects of a fantastic new documentary, and are making public appearances at events such as the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion. [...]

     
  • Exclusive: The Bella Twins Discuss Leaving WWE, Response to Being Called ‘Models’, Divas Title & More

    Exclusive: The Bella Twins Discuss Leaving WWE, Response to Being Called ‘Models’, Divas Title & More

    It’s been two weeks since we lost our Twin Magic on Monday nights, but for the first time since their WWE departure, the Bella Twins — Brie and Nikki Bella, aka Nicole and Brianna Garcia — are opening up to Diva Dirt in a world exclusive interview. For the first [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Brooke Tessmacher Talks About Knockouts Title Match with Gail Kim at Sacrifice, What it Would Mean to Win & More

    Exclusive: Brooke Tessmacher Talks About Knockouts Title Match with Gail Kim at Sacrifice, What it Would Mean to Win & More

    This Sunday at TNA’s Sacrifice pay per view Brooke Tessmacher competes in the biggest match of her career yet, receiving her big break against Knockouts Champion Gail Kim with the title on the line. It’s been a long road to get to this point for the former Knockouts Tag Team [...]

     
  • Exclusive: Kim Nielsen Talks ‘Biggest Loser’ Success, Being an ‘Inspiration’ to Michelle Obama, Whether She’d Return to Wrestling & More

    Exclusive: Kim Nielsen Talks ‘Biggest Loser’ Success, Being an ‘Inspiration’ to Michelle Obama, Whether She’d Return to Wrestling & More

    Losing 118lbs, being called an “inspiration” by First Lady Michelle Obama and winning a new gym in her hometown can be considered an incredible achievement for former professional wrestler Kim Nielsen, even though she didn’t win Season 13 of NBC’s The Biggest Loser which aired its finale last Tuesday night. [...]

     
  • (Kellie) Skating Into Japan: An Aussie Abroad, Part II

    (Kellie) Skating Into Japan: An Aussie Abroad, Part II

    Previously: (Kellie) Skating Into Japan: An Aussie Abroad On March 4th 2012, for Universal Woman’s Pro Wrestling REINA, Kellie Skater, 24, was defeated by veteran joshi wrestler Mima Shimoda. This match took place at the Radiant Hall in Yokohama, Japan, and was Skater’s last match in Japan… this time around. [...]

     
  • Exclusive: SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa Talks SHIMMER, Ring Ka King & More

    Exclusive: SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa Talks SHIMMER, Ring Ka King & More

    Headlines, Interviews March 16, 2012 at 2 comments

    2012 has gotten off to a great start for one of independent female wrestling’s finest talents, Cheerleader Melissa, as she has been seen on TV around the world in Ring Ka King and this coming weekend will return to SHIMMER — a company that she has been part of from [...]

     
  • Diva Dirt Live: Australian Star Shazza McKenzie, Latest News & More

    Diva Dirt Live: Australian Star Shazza McKenzie, Latest News & More

    Diva Dirt Live, Interviews March 12, 2012 at 0 comments

    Tune in to Diva Dirt Live, the flagship radio show from Diva Dirt, as we discuss the latest news, television matches/segments and more in the world of women’s wrestling. We encourage you to call in too with any comments or questions. Diva Dirt Live will air at impromptu times a [...]

     
  • Diva Dirt Live: New WSU World Champion Jessicka Havok, Amy Lee

    Diva Dirt Live: New WSU World Champion Jessicka Havok, Amy Lee

    Tune in to Diva Dirt Live, the flagship radio show from Diva Dirt, as we discuss the latest news, television matches/segments and more in the world of women’s wrestling. We encourage you to call in too with any comments or questions. Diva Dirt Live will air at impromptu times a [...]

     
  • Diva Dirt Live: Latest News, WSU Star Allysin Kay

    Diva Dirt Live: Latest News, WSU Star Allysin Kay

    Tune in to Diva Dirt Live, the flagship radio show from Diva Dirt, as we discuss the latest news, television matches/segments and more in the world of women’s wrestling. We encourage you to call in too with any comments or questions. Diva Dirt Live will air at impromptu times a [...]

     
  • Diva Dirt Live: WSU Promoter Sean McCaffrey, Latest News, Raw Preview

    Diva Dirt Live: WSU Promoter Sean McCaffrey, Latest News, Raw Preview

    Tune in to Diva Dirt Live, the flagship radio show from Diva Dirt, as we discuss the latest news, television matches/segments and more in the world of women’s wrestling. We encourage you to call in too with any comments or questions. Diva Dirt Live will air at impromptu times a [...]