This week’s episode of SmackDown has been taped live from Sheffield, England. Click the ‘+’ to read the spoilers. Show airs on Friday, November 13th:
Thoughts after the cut:
Melanie
SHIMMER 4th Anniversary Promo Video: Revolution in Four
In celebration of their 4th anniversary, SHIMMER debuted the following new promo video ‘Revolution in Four’. The video premiered at Sunday’s 4th anniversary show and is now online for all to view:
Divas Title Match Next Week in Madison Square Garden
Last night on Raw, WWE announced that Alicia Fox will receive her Divas Championship match against Melina next week on Raw. The show emanates from Madison Square Garden. With a Survivor Series match already announced, I’m excited to see them announce this match prior and have it occur on the MSG ‘homecoming’ — giving it … Read more
Raw Spoilers Live from Sheffield, England
Tonight’s episode of Raw is currently being taped in Sheffield, England and will air in it’s usual slot of 9pm on USA Network tonight. Click the ‘+’ to read spoilers: Don’t forget to join us tonight for the Post-Raw Roundtable!
Update on Maryse
As reported, former Divas Champion Maryse is due to return to Raw soon with the Diva herself claiming she would return in time for Survivor Series on November 22nd. Maryse on her Twitter page has noted that she is in Tampa, Florida, perhaps to prepare for her in-ring return at Florida Championship Wrestling. One website … Read more
WWE Reveals Divas Involved in Survivor Series Match
WWE has revealed the Divas who will compete in the Divas traditional Survivor Series match on November 22nd. As previously announced, it will be Team James vs Team McCool with Mickie James and Michelle McCool serving as team captains. WWE has announced that James’ team will consist of Divas Champion Melina, Eve Torres, Gail Kim … Read more
Roundtable: Divas Title Scene, Maryse’s Return, November PPV Matches
This week on the Roundtable: We discuss the Divas Championship picture with Alicia Fox as the #1 Contender, Maryse’s supposed return in time for Survivor Series, Divas & Knockouts matches announced for Turning Point and Survivor Series. Please note: This was recorded before WWE.com announced the participants of the Survivor Series Divas match. To listen … Read more
Full SHIMMER 4th Anniversary Taping Results (Volumes 27 and 28)
As mentioned several times over the weekend, SHIMMER held their 4th anniversary show yesterday in Berwyn, Illinois, filming two new volumes for the SHIMMER DVD series. Greg on the official SHIMMER forum has posted results from the taping. Which you can check out below.
If any other fans attended the show and would like to send in their thoughts, please do e-mail us at [email protected].
VOLUME 27
We began with a backstage promo from Nikki Roxx. She noted how she was in the opening match on the first show. After being back for a year and a half, it was time for a title match, so later tonight it’ll be MsChif vs. Nikki Roxx for the title.
1. Malia Hosaka (w/ Lexie Fyfe on a stick) defeated Tenille. Lexie has been injured for a while, so Malia brought out a cardboard anime drawing of her on a stick (there’s a fan at ringside who makes these cutouts for everyone at every show, and he even designed a recent DVD cover). Malia was her usual great self, but I feel that Tenille still needs a lot of work.
Portia Perez promo from her home. Promoted Dave Prazak noted a couple days ago that she was legitimately sick with the Swine Flu. However, the segment made it seem like she was faking it, as she had a fake note from “The Doctor”, brought out a bunch of candy as “Doctor’s Orders”, and added a couple of weak coughs here and there for effect.
Allison Danger came out to complain about how Perez is scared of her, especially after just winning the tag titles. Nicole Matthews came out to defend her, and that lead to Kellie Skater attacking Danger. As Matthews left, so noted “I don’t even know who that is!”
2. Allison Danger defeated Kellie Skater. Danger’s first good match since having her child. Skater has a great personality, and hit some good moves as well. Skater is one to look out for down the line.
Daizee Haze came out. She apologized for being injured again, and noted her students were injured as well. So, wanting to be involved somehow, she became a ref for the taping. This involved a hilarious scene where head referee Bryce Remsberg gave her a ref’s shirt as if was an engagement ring.
3. The International Home Wrecking Crew of Rain and Jetta (w/ Lacey) defeated Daffney and Rachel Summerlyn. Oh Jetta. For this match, she decide to wrestle in a more, shall we say, revealing top. The story of the match was that Rachel was in there on her own. A couple times when she goes for the tag, Daffney wasn’t there due to things like warming up the crowd. Near the end, when Rachel is ready for another tag, she walked out on her. After the match, the crew had a dance to a pop song. Laughs all throughout the match.
4. Cat Power defeated Ariel. Daizee Haze was the referee. My goodness, Cat Power gets hotter by the taping. There was nothing really memorable about the match.
5. Wesna Busic and Melanie Cruise defeated Ashley Lane and Nevaeh. Busic and Cruise’s manager Annie Social was absent due to a health issue. Lane and Nevaeh started off strong, but after Busic came in, this was almost a squash of the former tag team champions.
Backstage bit with LuFisto and Amazing Kong. Both wanted title shots. Daizee came between then, and made a #1 Contenders match for tonight.
6. Cheerleader Melissa defeated Nicole Matthews. Great match. Nicole was able to injure Melissa’s knee early on, and worked on it like crazy. After a stiff Curb Stomp, and some back and forth counters, Melissa hit to Kudo Driver for the win.
7. Sara Del Rey defeated Jessie McKay. At first glance, Jessie looks just like one of the Bella Twins. But she can go. The match was primarily a squash, but she still got in great moves and kicks. However, she fell to an arm bar.
8. Amazing Kong vs. LuFisto ended in a couple count out. Daizee was the ref again. Physical and stiff is how you can describe this one. At one point, LuFisto actually hit a German suplex on Kong. Eventually, the fight spilled outside, they brawled outside, and were counted out.
After Hamada came out for her match, Kong and LuFisto came back out, still fighting, and continued through the entry way.
9. Ayoko Hamada defeated Mercedes Martinez. Great match. Kicks and crops galore. Hamada comes as advertised, and delivers.
10. MsChif defeated Nikki Roxx to retain the SHIMMER Championship. Not bad, but nothing sticking out as notable.
Right before intermission, Daizee came back out to clarify that the #1 Contenders match was a double count out, but that she still had to declare a top contender. So she made it a three-way match. MsChif vs. Amazing Kong vs. LuFisto.
Volume 28 results after the cut:
Diva Dirt Style Jury: Week of November 2nd, 2009
Welcome to the Diva Dirt Style Jury! No more are the separate ‘Best’ and ‘Worst’ lists, instead we have come up with a scientific approach *cough* to compiling our weekly fashion column. The Diva Dirt team will weigh in on the different looks from the week gone by & mark each look with a score out of ten. The look with the highest average score will be our best look and the look with the lowest average score will be the worst look. Click each photo to see the look in full size.
Let the proverbial runway show begin!
THE BELLA TWINS
Erin: I like the cut of the tops — it’s unique. But that gold color is kinda putrid, especially seeing it in two places at once. 5/10
Melanie: Enough already! Too much of the same colour, break it up please. 3/10
Steven: Sweet Lord, how many colors do these outfits come in?! Please change it up ladies. 4/10
EVE TORRES
Erin: She kind of looks like she’s wearing a bunch of those reflective safety stickers. I like that she’s going for a unique type of ring gear with the non-matching top and shorts, but it just doesn’t fit together well and makes the outfit look kinda slapdash. I like the purple, though, if that’s worth anything. 6/10
Melanie: The shimmer-y purple is off-putting to me, to be honest. I like purple but not like this. I think there’s far too much Bella-like matchy-matchy going on here too with the arm bands etc. 5/10
Steven: ame old gear, new color. I like the color though, even if it is a little bright for my taste. 6/10
Read on for more of this week’s outfits and to see who’s been branded our winner and loser.
Natalya Gets Women’s Championship Match
Simmer down… Only at a house show! Yes, third-gen Diva Natalya scored a big match against Women’s Champ, Michelle McCool yesterday in Düsseldorf, Germany. While the Raw brand has a set #1 Contender [Alicia Fox] to face Melina on their European tour, women’s wrestling fans who are attending the SmackDown side of things are getting … Read more
Report from Today’s Raw House Show in Liverpool, Diva Possibly Injured
Diva Dirt reader, Lucy sent in the following results from tonight’s house show in Liverpool: The match was Kelly Kelly and Melina vs Jillian and Alicia Fox. Jillian and Alicia came out and Jillian sang “A Hard Day’s Night” in honour of The Beatles. She got seriously booed for that. Then Kelly came out to … Read more
Happy 4th Anniversary, SHIMMER!
On behalf of Diva Dirt, staff and visitors, we’d like to wish a very happy 4th anniversary to everyone at SHIMMER Women Athletes! To the wonderful Dave Prazak and Allison Danger, congratulations on four years of some of the best women’s wrestling in North America! And to all the stars past and present who have … Read more
Roundtable Discussion Post for November 9th
On an all new Roundtable tomorrow, we discuss…
– Alicia Fox as #1 Contender
– Maryse’s return
– The Turning Point card
– Survivor Series Divas match
If you’d like to add your comments & ask a question for the Mailbag, reply with the following:
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Is Alicia Fox the right choice for Melina’s next challenger?:
Do you think TBP will take both the Knockouts Title and tag titles?:
Will Maryse actually return at Survivor Series?:
Who do you think will fill out Team James & Team McCool?:
Question for Melanie/Erin/Steven/Tiffany (delete as applicable):
Make sure your comment for each topic is no longer than one sentence. Any longer and it will be overlooked.
To take part in the reader survey for each of the topics follow the cut!
Lilian Garcia Victim of Attempted Mugging
Now former WWE Diva, Lilian Garcia was the victim of an attempted mugging yesterday in her hometown of New York City. A hoodlum attempted to pry Lilian’s iPhone from her hands however the Decade Diva held a firm grip on it. The assailant then knocked her to the ground before running away. Lilian noted on … Read more
Zivile Radouniene Added to FCW Roster as Aksana
Renowned fitness model Zivile Radouniene has officially been added to the FCW roster, going under the name of Aksana. She is now listed on the company’s official website, you can see her profile picture to your left. Radouniene signed a contract with developmental earlier this year, however news of her signing only became apparent to … Read more
SHIMMER Tag Team Champion Out with Swine Flu
One half of the SHIMMER Tag Team Champions, Portia Perez has been taken off the card for tomorrow’s SHIMMER 4th anniversary show due to swine flu. Perez and tag team partner, Nicole Matthews were likely to be a big part of tomorrow’s show so this throws a spanner in the works. Also off the card … Read more
Results & Pictures from Last Night’s Raw Show in Newcastle, England
Divas Champion, Melina and her new #1 Contender, Alicia Fox have been working the house show circuit together on the current European tour and Diva Dirt reader Elle was lucky enough to attend last night’s show in Newcastle, England. Check out her detailed fan report & pictures below: Firstly, Jillian came out as the guest … Read more
SmackDown Redux (November 6th, 2009) – Glamazon Squash Tour Continues
This week’s SmackDown saw the continuation of the ‘Glamazon Squash Tour’, with Beth Phoenix facing New Jersey local, Brittany Carter. Meanwhile, Layla and Michelle McCool developed a fun new gimmick of sorts, which I liken to the evil stepsisters from Cinderella. Does that make Mickie James, Cinderella? If so, despite scare tactics from McCool & Layla, Mickie shall go to the ball that is Survivor Series in three weeks time. We learned that we’re going to see a good old fashioned elimination match on November 21st with McCool and James as team captains of opposing teams.
Let’s check out all the action, beginning with Beth:
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So one week after decimating Jenny Brooks, Beth gets a new toy to play with and from the outset, it’s surely obvious that this one will go the same way as last week’s bout, right? Beth’s opponent is a slighty over-tanned Brittany Carter aka WSU’s Brooke Carter aka Brittney Savage.
The Glamazon gets physical from the outset, hoisting the smaller visitor over her shoulder and driving her into the corner. Welcome to the big leagues! Just in case that wasn’t enough, Beth repeats the same move in the opposing corner and Brittany may wanna stop by the gynae to check her womb is still intact. Beth applies what looks like a Von Erich-esque claw [much more effectively than Lacey, I might add] before backing up at the referee’s request. Beth then hits a a running butt-bump a la former WWE Superstar, Umaga. Hey Brittany, may wanna add a plastic surgeon to that ‘medical to-do list’ for your nose.
Before Carter can get to her feet, she is picked up by Phoenix who then slams her over her knee, not once but twice. The Glamazon then grabs Carter by her hair, seemingly dragging the poor girl around the ring by her roots — no ‘weavedrobe malfunctions’ here unlike TNA. Beth picks up Brittany over her shoulder in a dominator position and spins her around before wrenching her and then dropping her to the canvas like litter. Carter drops face first, adding further insult to that nose.
Phoenix wraps up her tour date this week by picking up Brittany for a Glam Slam, which much like last week is elongated with Beth coming across like a fierce lionness flaunting her prey as she lets the whole audience get a look-see. And again like last week, she takes a moment to compose herself before pinning her opponent.
Following the same simple formula as last week, Beth is made to look strong in a one-sided affair. The danger with this is that I am almost 90% certain Diva fans will begin complaining already about it being predictable. I dare say, some have a shorter attention span than the average fan. WWE, for that reason, perhaps needs to be careful about how much longer they follow this formula before giving Beth a more suitable opponent, i.e. Layla before working up to Michelle McCool and/or Mickie James. The purpose of these squash matches is to re-establish Beth and they are a doing a good job so far of having her come across as a big bad take-no-nonsense heel. The general idea of these squash matches with Superstars like Sheamus and Umaga before him, is to create hype around a Superstar and make them look menacing and make the fans care about that character in that sense. Given that the average fan cares little about the Divas roster, it surprises me then that that same effort is going into Beth; I hope it pays off and the fans begin showing some sort of reaction towards her i.e. deafening boos.
Anyway, follow the cut for the backstage segment:
Two Huge Knockouts Matches Announced for Turning Point!
TNA has announced two huge matches for it’s November 15th Turning Point pay per view. For the first time in history, both the Knockouts Title and the Knockouts Tag Titles will be on the line in the same match. ODB and Saritaylor will defend their gold in a six-Knockouts tag team match against The Beautiful … Read more
Madison Rayne Takes the ‘Hotseat’
The Beautiful People’s most tolerable star, Madison Rayne is the latest guest on Hermie’s Hotseat where she discusses her career. Dropping the Mean Girls gimmick for the interview, the sharply dressed Rayne is far more personable and really comes across as ‘the girl next door’ which is why I always find it hard to believe … Read more
Impact Feedback: November 5th, 2009
Tonight on Impact: – Madison Rayne vs Taylor Wilde – Hamada vs Tara Discuss the Knockouts action in this post!
Alicia Fox & Mickie James: So Hot You Will Drool (Girls Too)…
WWE has always done a fantastic job in creating what I consider to be iconic ‘Diva duo photoshoots’. Sure they may have been long forgotten in the minds of the average fan, but these pictures have stuck with me from the moment I saw them. There’s that Survivor Series poster with Lita and Torrie and … Read more
In Pictures: Alicia Fox May Have the Greatest Smile on Earth
Despite having to wrap up warm like her life depended on it [it’s as cold as a cadaver in the UK] Miss Fierce, Alicia Fox was all smiles yesterday in Dublin, Ireland for an autograph session with Raw Superstar, Santino. A smile that could melt even Simon Cowell’s heart, no? And do I sense smizing? … Read more
Michelle McCool Stumbles on ‘5th Grader’ + Video of Full Episode
Women’s Champion and former school teacher, Michelle McCool raised money for charity on today’s episode of ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’ — but unfortunately, not as much as she could have. The champion struggled on the $125,000 question and ended up winning only $2,500 for her chosen charity, Make a Wish Foundation.
Watch the full episode below:
Rest after the cut:
New Announcer, Lauren Mayhew Profiled on WWE.com
New WWE ring announcer, ECW’s Lauren Mayhew has received her official WWE.com page and is now an official WWE Diva also! In her first studio photoshoot, Ms Mayhew is spotted in a very elegant brown dress. I like it! Click here to check it out.
Survivor Series Divas Match Announced
In a minor spoiler, WWE will announce this Friday night on SmackDown, a traditional Survivor Series elimination match for the Divas. It will be Team McCool vs Team James, of course those teams will be captained by Women’s Champion Michelle McCool and Mickie James. Given the lack of Divas readily available on SmackDown, I’m going … Read more