Melanie It looks like the “Divas division needs saving” article has ruffled a few feathers in Camp Diva. A few of the girls have responded to the article via Twitter. Former Divas Champ, Eve Torres writes: @WWE I’d love to step into the ring whomever wrote this, & c who needs saving. #Iwillbootypopinyourfacethenmakeyoutap Don’t ever let … Read more
Interesting article on WWE.com discussing the recent rise of the Divas of Doom and the positive reaction they’ve received from ‘purist’ women’s wrestling fans. The article goes on to argue whether or not the Divas division needs saving from ‘model’ Divas. Read excerpt below: Stinkfaces. Booty poppin’. If you’re a purist about a woman’s place … Read more
TNA Knockout Tara is the latest woman in wrestling to take advantage of YouTube to interact with her fans. In her first video blog, Tara (Lisa Marie Varon) answers five questions sent to her via Twitter. Check it out below:
Prior to the all-female PWWA show which takes place tonight, the girls of the company competed for brother promotion PWA Australia last night. Both shows are being held at the same venue, the Liverpool Masonic Centre in Liverpool, NSW, Australia. Last night’s show saw the Australian debut of SHIMMER’s Nicole Matthews ahead of her PWWA … Read more
SHIMMER has announced that Christina Von Eerie, one of the new breakout stars in the promotion during her debut in April, will be back in October. Plus, there’s more SHIMMER news in the press release below including details of a DVD sale. [notice]VON EERIE ADDED TO OCT. 1ST & 2ND TAPINGS! ————————————————– SHIMMER – WOMEN … Read more
Just three weeks after losing the belt at Hardcore Justice, Mickie James defeated Winter on tonight’s Impact Wrestling to become the Knockouts Champion once again. In a rematch, Winter’s first title defense, Mickie beat the champion with the Long kiss Goodnight kick after controlling much of the match. James seemingly had the match won earlier … Read more
On tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling, Eric Bischoff named the woman now in charge of the Knockouts — but it wasn’t Traci Brooks. Despite lobbying Bischoff for the position of Knockout Law in recent weeks, a role Traci previously held in 2009, the new role was awarded to another Knockout: Karen Jarrett. That means Karen … Read more
According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, former Divas Champion Maryse could be returning “in the next week or so”. Maryse had abdominal surgery last week for a hernia that has been troubling her in recent weeks. Following her surgery, she provided a status update via her Facebook page, writing: I am home now, and … Read more
Could a top WWE Diva be turning heel in the near future? According to the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there has been discussion about turning either Divas Champion Kelly Kelly or Eve Torres heel and having them feud against each other. The Observer notes that no decision has been made yet regarding which Diva would … Read more
TNA Knockout Rosita, who lost her father during the 9/11 attacks in New York, will be featured on an NBC special called “Children of 9/11” next Monday. The special will air at 10pm ET going head-to-head with the last hour of WWE’s Raw on USA. Rosita, real name Thea Trinidad, lost her father in the … Read more
WWE has announced that it will be airing a special episode of NXT tonight that will take a look back at former rookies who have gone onto become full-fledged Raw and SmackDown Superstars. On the Divas side of things, AJ and Kaitlyn will be featured. The official preview reads: WWE NXT is WWE’s launching pad … Read more
TNA Knockout Tara, real name Lisa Marie Varon, has written yet another interesting blog, this time commenting on recent rumors regarding the Knockouts’ pay. Internet rumors recently circulated that there are discrepancies in pay amongst the Knockouts with two women signed to $100,000+ annual contracts, while other Knockouts received significantly less. Tara says this is … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart has bestowed high praise upon Brie and Nikki Bella, listing them amongst his favorite current WWE stars. In an interview with Cardboard Connection, Hart says the Bellas are getting ‘better and better’. Excerpt below: The first names out of his mouth were the Bella twins, Brie and Nikki. “They’re … Read more
CHIKARA has released another full-length free match, this time from last month’s Chikarasaurus Rex event. The match saw visiting joshi talent Tsukasa Fujimoto and Makoto from Japan’s Ice Ribbon promotion face off. Watch below:
Now former TNA Knockout, Cookie aka Becky Bayless, has opened up about her departure from the company just 72 hours later in an interview with our friends at IWantWrestling.com. Talking to David Lagana, Becky says: “This last week, my contract expired with TNA, it didn’t get renewed, and that’s about it.” On receiving the call … Read more
Here’s one for the ‘Oopsies’ file! SmackDown Diva Kaitlyn accidentally tweeted a message that was intended to be a direct message (DM), presumably commenting on her entrance music. Of course, it could be about something entirely different. She wrote: To be honest, I don’t have any criteria really or a timeline . I just hate … Read more
Former WWE SmackDown Diva, Lauren Jones, who was in the company for just a few months, was at last night’s Raw brand live event in Jackson, Mississippi. Jones tweeted about being at the show and posted a few pictures also. She wrote: As a former WWE Diva,who should I say hi 2 at the Jackson, … Read more
Sad news as ’60s female wrestler Donna Christanello has passed away, aged 69, reports PWInsider. Donna, who was trained and part of late WWE Hall of Famer Fabulous Moolah‘s troupe of female wrestlers, is said to have died of a heart attack in her home in Pittsburgh, PA. Donna worked during the 1960s through to … Read more
Former TNA Knockout, Daffney, real name Shannon Spruill was arrested last month in Hillsborough County, FL. Daffney was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) on July 19th, 2011. She was bailed out on a bond of $500, according to police records. You can see Daffney’s booking photo to your left. Last December, WWE’s Kharma … Read more
TNA Knockout Cookie has announced her departure from the company via Twitter. She writes: Good morning booskis! New day & new twitter name…A big thank you to my TNA fam & fans, but it’s time to move on…excited for what’s next! Thanks for all the support! No worries, I’ll be making my PPV return for … Read more
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Kelly Kelly is expected to defend her Divas Championship against Beth Phoenix in a SummerSlam rematch at Night of Champions next month. F4WOnline.com reports that match has been on the cards since a month ago, and given that Kelly won their initial meeting and the feud has continued since SummerSlam, it’s the most … Read more
As reported earlier this week, former Divas Champion Maryse underwent surgery for an abdominal hernia which has kept her out of the ring for the past month or so. Maryse’s surgery was successful and she’s now recovering. She wrote via her Facebook page: I am home now, and feeling good, still very tired from the … Read more
WWE is continuing the Vickie Guerrero/Dolph Ziggler/Jack Swagger storyline via its website with Vickie claiming that Dolph pushed her on Monday Night Raw this past week in a fit of jealousy over her managing Swagger. Vickie tells WWE.com: “I was pushed by Dolph Ziggler. Everyone knows that Dolph is jealous because I introduced Jack Swagger … Read more
WWE Superstar Goldust, who has been working as producer for the Divas matches of late, has stated he is proud of the Divas via Twitter. He wrote: “Want all the wwe divas to know that i am proud of all of you. Y’all r kickin some good storylines.” In the past month or so, the … Read more
WWE Diva Maryse has updated fans via Twitter on the status of her recent abdominal hernia injury. Maryse announced the injury, which has prevented her from competing in the ring, a few weeks ago. Today she revealed that she’ll be having surgery tomorrow. The former Divas Champ tweeted: Pre-Op appointment today, blood work, MRI, ects. … Read more
There’s good news and bad news. Good: There is a new Trish Stratus DVD on the horizon. Bad: It’s not a follow-up documentary to WWE’s 100% Stratusfaction Guaranteed like we had hoped. However, fans will be able to get their yoga on with the Stratusfying One as she expands her ever-growing Stratusphere Yoga brand. RELATED: … Read more