Impact Wrestling Feedback: September 8th, 2011
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Trish Stratus Announces ‘Stratusphere Living’ Yoga & Fitness Product Line
Legendary WWE Diva Trish Stratus has announced the next step in her business empire — Stratusphere Living. Stratusphere Living will be a yoga and fitness product line featuring a DVD, yoga mat, Fitgloves and more. The products are set to roll into Canadian stores this fall. Congrats to Trish on her new line. Great to … Read more
Female Wrestler to be Big Brother UK Housemate
A 19-year-old female wrestler from Britain will be one of the 14 housemates to appear on this year’s UK version of Big Brother. Though the housemates identities will not be revealed until tomorrow night when they enter the Big Brother house during a live broadcast, the series’ producer has given some teasers about the housemates. … Read more
Kana Defeats Serena to Become SMASH Divas Champion
The finals of the SMASH Divas Championship tournament took place in Japan earlier this morning, and Kana was crowned victorious after defeating America’s Serena Deeb. SMASH is the promotion run by former WWE star Tajiri. Serena made her debut for the company earlier this year. Congrats to Kana! Both ladies will be in action for … Read more
Madison Eagles Lands No. 1 Spot on PWI Female 50
SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles has taken the #1 spot on this year’s Pro Wrestling Illustrated Female 50. Eagles beats out competition from WWE and TNA stars as well as independent stars to claim the #1 spot this year. Last year’s top ranked female was Michelle McCool. Madison is also the first independent name to claim … Read more
Stacy Keibler/George Clooney Update
Former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler recently hit the Hollywood jackpot when tabloids everywhere reported that she was dating A-list actor George Clooney. Despite reports that the pair had split up, People magazine now reports that they are still very much together. They report: “Both stars are expected to be in L.A., before Clooney jets to … Read more
CHIKARA Adds New Name to JoshiMania
CHIKARA has announced a new name for its three-night JoshiMania festivities this December. Commando Bolshoi will join Manami Toyota, Aja Kong and Toshie Uematsu on the cards. Check out the video announcement below:
Lilian Garcia Discusses Memories of 9/11, Recalls Performing on SmackDown Two Days After
With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 this Sunday, our friends at IWantWrestling.com have gathered several former WWE employees who were with the company at the time to pay tribute and discuss what it was like being on the road with the company on that fateful day. Amongst the interviewees is former WWE ring announcer, the … Read more
In Video: AIW Intense TV Featuring Cherry Bomb vs Veda Scott, Sara Del Rey vs Hailey Hatred
Absolute Intense Wrestling has released a new episode of AIW Intense TV on YouTube. The latest episode features two women’s matches: Cherry Bomb vs Veda Scott, as well as Sara Del Rey vs Hailey Hatred. Watch below:
NXT Spoilers for Tonight
Spoilers for tonight’s NXT Redemption on WWE.com. The show airs at 10pm over at NXT.WWE.com.
Karen Jarrett on Becoming VP of Knockouts: “Things Are Gonna Get Very Interesting Around Here”
New VP of Knockouts Karen Jarrett is interviewed by Jeremy Borash for TNA’s website. Karen says “things are gonna get very interesting around here” as she takes power of the Knockouts on screen. Karen, in character, says she wants to upgrade the division. “Look at these girls out there. Trash. They all look like trash. … Read more
WWE.com Looks at Maxine’s Return to NXT
WWE.com has a feature article about Maxine‘s recent return to NXT. The former Season 3 rookie has aligned herself with Derek Bateman in a feud with AJ and Hornswoggle. The article says: Maxine is back, and apparently she’s a woman on an important mission. But what exactly does this vengeful, fiery former NXT Rookie Diva … Read more
Saraya & Mia Yim Returning to SHIMMER, New Flyer Artwork
Two new talents, Saraya Knight and Mia Yim, have been added to the SHIMMER tapings in less than a month’s time. Official press release below: [notice]This week, SHIMMER – WOMEN ATHLETES is proud to announce the addition of SARAYA KNIGHT and MIA YIM to its next set of DVD tapings, just 25 days away! Earlier … Read more
WWE.com Follow Up Story to ‘That Article’, Comments from Eve and Bella Twins
Capitalizing on yesterday’s drama surrounding the “Does the Divas division need saving?” article, WWE.com now has a follow-up featuring comments from Brie and Nikki Bella, as well as Eve Torres. The article states: “That was until WWE.com ran a feature that, in the eyes of some WWE Divas, gave unnecessary credence to the battle cry … Read more
Beth Phoenix vs Kelly Kelly at Night of Champions
As expected, Beth Phoenix will challenge Kelly Kelly for the Divas Championship at Night of Champions in two weeks. Beth defeated Eve Torres tonight on Raw to earn a rematch against the champion. This year’s Night of Champions will be held in Beth’s hometown of Buffalo, New York.
Rosita Discusses Connection with Father Through Wrestling
TNA Knockout Rosita, real name Thea Trinidad, is the subject of a new article in the Orlando Sentinel, a local paper where TNA tapes its shows. RELATED: Rosita on NBC’s “Children of 9/11? Tonight, Watch A Clip… The article is about tonight’s “Children of 9/11” show which will feature Rosita discussing losing her father during … Read more
In Video: Serena Issues Challenge to Melina: “Are You Ready to Fly?”
WSU and SHIMMER star Serena has responded to a video blog posted by Melina earlier today about their match at WSU on November 19th. Serena makes reference to her WWE release last year saying she’s been where Melina is right now — knocked down. She continues that she’s had her wings clipped like Melina, but … Read more
In Video: Melina Talks About Her WSU Debut, Match with Serena
Former WWE Divas Champion Melina has released a new video clip talking about her debut with WSU this November. Melina will face fellow former Diva, Serena, in one of the main events at the show which will air live on iPPV. Of her debut, Melina says: “Everything I dreamed about doing in wrestling that I … Read more
In Video: Nikki Bella Answers Fan Questions
The Bella Twins, Brie and Nikki, had an interesting day yesterday, didn’t they? As well as their Twitter antics, Nikki Bella also uploaded their latest fan questions video to YouTube. No rapping ahead. We promise! Check it out below: RELATED: – Nikki Bella Takes Aim at WWE.com Article, Writer and Other Divas! – Brie Bella … Read more
No Rosa or Tamina in WWE ’12
A THQ employee on Twitter has confirmed that Divas Rosa Mendes and Tamina will not be part of the upcoming WWE ’12 video game, either on the main roster or as downloadable content. Responding to fans on Twitter, @THQ_Tank responded to a question about Rosa being in the game: “Rosa Mendes is not in the … Read more
Rosita on NBC’s “Children of 9/11” Tonight, Watch A Clip…
As a reminder: Impact Wrestling’s Rosita will be on NBC’s “Children of 9/11” tonight. The documentary follows children who lost their parents during 9/11 who have gone onto accomplish their dreams. The official press release reads: [notice]On September 11, 2001, over 3000 children lost a father or a mother. They come from many different walks … Read more
Brie Bella Says She Knows How Fans Feel About Divas Division, Mentions Released Divas & Sara Del Rey
Former Divas Champion Brie Bella is the latest Diva to weigh in on today’s Diva drama. Following sister Nikki‘s feisty retaliation to a WWE.com article posted earlier today, Brie took a softer approach, saying she knows how fans feel when it comes to the Divas division and even mentioned the names of several released Divas … Read more
Eve & Kelly: Voices of Reason
With the storm calming down, Eve Torres and Divas Champion Kelly Kelly added some extra two cents regarding the whole brouhaha surrounding WWE.com’s article on the Divas. Eve wrote on her Twitter: And trust that that’s not taking anything away from @natbynature or @thebethphoenix. Everyone is equally dedicated to taking the Divas division to the … Read more
The Bella Twins’ Mom & Brother Weigh In…
Like a good mama bear protecting her cubs, the Bella Twins’ mom Kathy Colace has weighed in on the storm surrounding the article posted on WWE.com earlier today. On her Twitter page, Kathy wrote: @thebellatwins @RealKellyKelly @EveMarieTorres How embarrassing that WWE allows one of their own writers dis a division they have built. Meanwhile, the … Read more
Nikki Bella Takes Aim at WWE.com Article, Writer and Other Divas!
Holy crap! Nikki Bella, never one to mince her words, opened fire over on the Bella Twins’ Twitter regarding the “Does the Divas division need saving?” article that was published earlier today. RELATED: Divas Respond to WWE.com Article Nikki wrote: Wow @WWE definitely woke up 2 an embarrassing article you wrote… Well u wanted to … Read more
Vince McMahon Promises Mae Young a Match When She Turns 100!
Yes, you read that right. WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young, who competed in a match on Raw last year at the ripe old age of 87, has revealed that Vince McMahon has promised her a match to celebrate her 100th birthday. PWTorch reports that Mae is quoted in the latest WWE Magazine as saying: … Read more