Melanie TNA Knockout, Daffney has reportedly been sidelined after suffering a broken arm at the Bound for Glory pay per view on Sunday, says Wrestling Observer. Daffney took a jaw-dropping bump on Sunday during the Mick Foley-Abyss match. Having become the go-to girl for insane spots this past year, it’s of no surprise that one would … Read more
One week removed from the big Diva Trade, it’s a brand new look for the Divas roster on Raw! There’s a new top dog in new Divas Champion, Melina plus she’s brought along Eve with her too! How will Raw feel without Beth Phoenix and Mickie James?! Tonight’s Raw is hosted by Snoop Dogg. What … Read more
The Divas match for Bragging Rights this Sunday has officially been announced as a six-Diva tag team match. Divas Champion, Melina will lead the Raw team consisting of Gail Kim and Kelly Kelly against the team of SmackDown’s Women’s Champion, Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix and Natalya. Notable exceptions include Eve Torres and Mickie James, though … Read more
Spoilers from this Thursday’s episode of WWE Superstars. Click the ‘+’ to read:
Thoughts after the cut:
The Women of Wrestling Podcast returns with an epic third episode featuring former WWE Diva and TNA Knockout Jackie Haas. Jackie may have had an abbreviated career, but it was an eventful run. Here she talks about winning Tough Enough 2, that match on Raw, Ohio Valley Wrestling, Rico, love and marriage with Charlie, her … Read more
Congratulations to SHIMMER on hitting their landmark 25th DVD release, which is on sale now! The main event of SHIMMER Vol. 25 is MsChif defending the SHIMMER Championship against Wesna Busic. Other notable matches include Ashley Lane (Madison Rayne) and Nevaeh defending the Tag Team Championship against Amazing (Awesome) Kong & Sara Del Rey and … Read more
So, another TNA pay per view passes and I can’t help but feel the same thing I felt last month, and the month before that, and the month before that one too. The care and attention that was once evident in the way the Knockouts were presented on pay per view has now worn off. … Read more
Nearly two months following her TNA release, ex-Knockouts Champion Angelina Love (Angel Williams) has reportedly booked her first post-TNA match. She is scheduled to face SHIMMER star, Mercedes Martinez on November 14th in New Jersey. In an update to her TNA status, sadly, there really isn’t one. A couple of weeks ago, Diva Dirt first … Read more
As revealed on SmackDown last week, the WWE Divas will also be involved in the Raw vs SmackDown aspect of Bragging Rights this Sunday on pay per view. The match announcement will likely be announced tonight on Raw, but it’s expected to be Divas Champion Melina (representing Raw) taking on Women’s Michelle McCool (representing SmackDown), … Read more
TNA has just announced a huge match for this Thursday’s Impact, as Awesome Kong will face off against Raisha Saeed. Interestingly, the TNA website is referring to Saeed as Kong’s ‘former manager’. I guess there’ll be no pay-off of Kong turning on Saeed on screen, after all.
Last night’s Kim Couture-Tara fight has already gained a lot of buzz. A PWInsider fan report explains how the confrontation was pulled off: The railing that Kim Couture ran through had already been opened, since it was used to move out the Ultimate X structure following the opener, and was also the spot where Booker … Read more
Discuss tonight’s Bound for Glory pay per view as it happens in this post! It’s the biggest pay per view event in TNA history, with both the Knockouts Title and Knockouts Tag Team Titles on the line. Saritaylor defend against The Beautiful People in the Tag Team Championship bout. Meanwhile, ODB defends against Awesome Kong … Read more
It’s the biggest night on the TNA calendar! Two Knockouts matches, two sets of titles on the line. ODB defends the Knockouts Championship in a triple threat match against Awesome Kong and Tara. Meanwhile Saritaylor put up the Knockouts Tag Team Titles against The Beautiful People. Who will be victorious tonight? The Diva Dirt writers weigh in:
Erin: ODB seems to be getting the short end of the stick in this–getting left behind by Kong and getting kicked in the face by Tara. It seems like this match is more about Kong and Tara’s issues than the Knockouts Championship, so I don’t see either of them coming out with gold. I have a feeling that Tara and Kong’s problems will take their full attention, which will give ODB the opportunity to sit back and let those two beat the tar out of each other before taking advantage of either one and sneaking out a victory.
Melanie: As badly as this has been built up [I mean did we ever find out why there so much tension between these Knockouts?] I think this could be a good match. These three are the heavyweights of the Knockouts division so it makes sense for them to go at it on the biggest event of the year. That said, as everyoneelse has pointed out, this one has been all about Kong & Tara with ODB as an afterthought. I don’t know why, but because it’s the biggest show of the year, I expect to see Tara finally get her WrestleMania moment… except at TNA’s WrestleMania. I can’t explain why, but I just feel like this is all about Tara and she’ll finally get that big moment here. Then she could go off and feud with Kong for the title, perhaps.
Steven: Even though this is a triple threat match, it seems like ODB is just being tacked on to the Tara/Kong feud. That said, I see Tara coming out on top this Sunday. I think it’s safe to say that Tara’s first title reign was a sham, so this could be the time for her to have a decent run with the title and a meaningful feud with Kong.
For Tag Team Championship picks, follow the cut:
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!
ALICIA FOX
Erin: I like the colors, as you don’t see that combo on Divas very often. (Not girly enough?) Though I’m not sure what design accent’s going on on her leg and top. It’s not the most creative ring attire, but hopefully she can develop an interesting signature style pretty soon–this is a decent start. 7/10
Melanie: This, to me, has a touch of the Glamazon mixed with the Rosa about it. It definitely seems like an amalgamation of the two, but I like it. I like Alicia’s little belts every week too. Alicia looks great in the darker colour scheme, but I hope she begins incorporating some brighter colours soon too. 7/10
Steven: I’m really becoming a fan of Alicia’s gear as of late. As usual, Alicia is simple without being boring. Also, the copper accents really work for her. 8/10
BETH PHOENIX
Erin: It’s tough to judge this outfit when you can only see the top at one angle, but to me it looks like a tube top with a sequined vest layered over it. It really doesn’t look that bad, but I’d probably like it better if it were all in one matching piece. It looks like it would be a cool, stylish cut. 6/10
Melanie: From what we could see on screen, it looks like a cute outfit for Beth on television. Not something you’d wear everyday but for TV, it works. I love the hair band and the way her hair looks here and the shiny vest is cute. 7/10
Steven: Something about this outfit is just off to me. Maybe if the vest wasn’t so tight. I know it’s meant to be that way but it gives the illusion that she’s busting out of it. I could live without the sequins too. 5/10
Read on for more of this week’s outfits and to see who’s been branded our winner and loser.
Roundtable is back tomorrow [barring any technical issues]. Details below:
On Monday’s Roundtable, we discuss:
– Thoughts on Bound for Glory
– The Diva Trade
– TNA Knockouts in Muscle & Fitness
– Maryse to return
– Eve considered the ‘future’ of WWE Divas
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House show results from the past couple of days are in, with the new Divas rosters working for their new respective brands. House shows often share some indication of where WWE plans to go with television storylines, allowing Superstars to familiarise themselves with each other before TV tapings or pay per views. For the Raw … Read more
With the Diva reshuffle now complete, WWE is pushing ahead with it’s new vision for the women’s division. As mentioned in today’s Maryse article, the Diva Trade is being seen by management as a ‘do-over’. One Diva perhaps with more to gain from the move than any other is Eve Torres. The Diva was moved … Read more
As first reported last week by the Wrestling Observer website, it’s expected that former WWE Divas Champion Maryse will return to television imminently. With last week’s Diva Trade, this sets the stage for her comeback even further as the Trade is being considered a ‘do-over’ for the women’s division, setting up brand new feuds etc. … Read more
The first image of the new Celebrity Apprentice cast has been released. The photo was taken in New York yesterday as the cast filmed the title sequence for the season. Maria, in her business best, is spotted at the far right. EDIT: Even more on-set pictures of Maria with Bret Michaels, Sharon Osbourne and er… … Read more
Former 7-time Women’s Champion, Trish Stratus looked every bit the elegant red carpet Diva last week at the Bell Gala 2009 in aid of the SickKids Foundation. The event was held in Toronto and also attended by former WWE Champion, Edge. Trish looked gorgeous in her black gown and I must say, her new brunette … Read more
SmackDown Diva Maria is stepping out of the ring and into the boardroom, according to the New York Post. Maria has been announced as a cast member on the upcoming third season of The Celebrity Apprentice, hosted by Donald Trump. Maria will be joined by fellow celebrities including former X Factor and current America’s Got … Read more
With SmackDown vs Raw 2010 in stores next week, lots of information is pouring in. Thanks to all of the readers who have passed along updates. First of all, legendary 7-time Women’s Champion Trish Stratus has officially been confirmed for the game. Trish appears in a strategy guide and is seen wrestling a Bella Twin. … Read more
Just 48 hours after a medical scare that very nearly took her life, Torrie Wilson rocked the carpet in a sassy purple number on Tuesday night for FOX Reality Channel’s Really Awards. The former Diva looked incredibly glamorous & sexy at the awards. The one thing I would change is the red heels which clash … Read more
Reports circulating on various websites are that WWE head honcho, Vince McMahon was behind the Diva Trade of Monday night, feeling that the women’s division needed a shake up. According to one website, McMahon had become frustrated with the division (much like the fans) and had determined that it had become stale. Other websites report … Read more
Raw celebrity guest, Maria Menounos has spoken on her stint on Monday night. The former One Tree Hill actress reveals to Boston.com that she requested a chance to wrestle: “They agreed,’’ Maria told us yesterday, “so I took six training sessions and learned the different moves – the leg drop, the arm drag, the sunset … Read more
More rumours on each of the Diva trades has circulated. This time, NoDQ.com reports why Beth Phoenix, the Bella Twins and Melina were moved: Beth Phoenix was moved to Smackdown because it was felt that she lost momentum on RAW. It’s been rumored that she could be paired up with Dolph Ziggler. The Bella Twins … Read more