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[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Total Divas will soon see the debut of a new cast member: Tough Enough runner-up Amanda. PWInsider is reporting that Amanda has officially joined the cast, replacing Naomi, who confirmed her own Total Divas departure on Twitter yesterday. For a week prior, Amanda was present alongside Total Divas cast members … Read more
The first Divas match footage from WWE 2K16 is now online. The video, uploaded by the WWE2Kdev channel, shows Alicia Fox getting in some offense on Naomi. Both Divas have already been confirmed for the roster, which is still in the process of being revealed. Watch the footage below: WWE 2K16 hits stores in North … Read more
Indy wrestler (and subject of many a WWE signing rumor) Athena recently spoke to Title Match Wrestling about her competition on the Texas indy scene and her future in wrestling: At the end of the interview, Athena addresses her future cryptically, saying there are “bigger and better things” coming for her soon. While that is … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] When Total Divas returns for the second half of season four, Naomi won’t be among the cast. Naomi made the revelation today on Twitter in response to a fan, writing: Unfortunately we have been replaced for the 2nd time but I support my girls & wish for another successful season … Read more
Divas Champion Nikki Bella, mere days away from breaking AJ Lee‘s record for longest Divas Title reign, sat down with Michael Cole to talk about her make-or-break title defense against Charlotte, cementing her legacy and more. Nikki calls her current Divas Title reign the best accomplishment of her life. She likens it to training for … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] New signee Kana has been introduced to the WWE Universe in a new interview with WWE.com, where she shared her favorite wrestlers, her thoughts on the WWE Performance Center, her excitement for joining the Divas division and more. Her favorite wrestlers: “I became attracted to sports-entertainment in Japan while watching … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] In her first interview since signing with the WWE, Japanese wrestling veteran Kana spoke to Sporting News about why she chose to join the WWE, the Diva Revolution, transitioning to an American audience and the Divas she’s most interested in facing. On why she decided to join the WWE, Kana … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: TMZ.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Alicia Fox and Paige ran into a bit of trouble on Sunday night, getting into a tussle with a fellow diner at a Baltimore restaurant. TMZ is reporting that the Divas were accosted by a drunk woman – a regular at the restaurant’s bar – who began “harassing” them by … Read more
Tonight’s episodes of Total Divas and WAGS will bring the drama and nostalgia. On Total Divas, Nikki Bella confesses to feeling the pressure of being Divas Champion while talking to Mark Carrano, wondering aloud if she can handle the heavier schedule much longer. He tells her she can ask to alter her schedule, but it … Read more
The WWE has confirmed the signing of Kana, breaking the news in an official press release. The announcement, made first in Kana’s home country of Japan, reveals that she will keep her current ring name and report to the WWE Performance Center later this month. Kana’s signing has been rumored ever since she appeared at … Read more
One last barrier has been placed between Nikki Bella and the record for longest Divas Title reign. As announced on tonight’s Raw, Nikki will defend the Divas Title against Charlotte next week. If Charlotte wins, Nikki’s streak will end just before she’s set to break the record. The match, which was originally set to take … Read more
Former NXT Diva Zahra Schreiber has made her first public statement since her release, taking to Instagram to issue an apology. Zahra, who was released by the WWE last week after Nazi imagery was found on her Instagram, stressed that she is not an anti-Semite, writing: “Let me start this off by saying how grateful … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Lana has sustained an injury that has put her in-ring debut on hold. According to WWE.com, Lana suffered a Colles’ fracture to her wrist while working out in the ring prior to yesterday’s live event. WWE.com spoke to senior ringside physician, Dr. Scott Amann, who explained the injury and revealed … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Bayley‘s first challengers may be two of NXT’s fastest rising stars. The Wrestling Observer (via Lords of Pain) is reporting that plans have the new NXT Women’s Champion taking on Dana Brooke first, with Eva Marie taking up the challenge afterwards. The report states that there is a desire behind … Read more
Sarah Stock is the latest addition to NXT’s coaching team, according to a new report. The Wrestling Observer (via Lords of Pain) is confirming earlier speculation, reporting that Stock has signed a deal with the WWE to coach at the Performance Center. The report speculates that Stock – a two-time TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion … Read more
Whose star shone brightest this week? You tell us! With our Star of the Week poll, we’ll pick the week’s top five women in wrestling and let you choose who is number one. The poll will open each Saturday and close on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Alexa Bliss … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHINEWrestling.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight, SHINE Wrestling presented SHINE 29, headlined by a SHINE Championship match between champ Santana Garrett and Allysin Kay. The night would prove to be disastrous for Allysin, as she would lose both her title shot and control of her stable. Against her wishes, April Hunter and Taylor Made would … Read more
This week’s SmackDown had quite a few twists up its sleeve – shocker, right? Usually SmackDown puts Diva feuds on cruise control. Here, though, we were treated to significant developments in the Lana/Summer Rae feud and the Divas Title picture. Lana and Summer brought their feud – and Summer’s scandalous accusations – to MizTV, while … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * Leva Bates, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tough Enough finalist Amanda may already be on the WWE’s radar. Amanda, who came in second to Sara Lee in the final vote over a week ago, has reportedly been training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. According to PWInsider (via Lords of Pain), Amanda was also in attendance … Read more
Summer Rae is featured in the September issue of Iron Man magazine, which hit newsstands earlier this week. To celebrate the big feature, WWE.com spoke to Summer about the shoot and took us behind the scenes in a video featurette. On booking the shoot: “‘Iron Man’ loved my message about having a healthy lifestyle. I … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] New NXT Women’s Champion Bayley recently spoke to WWE.com about her monumental victory at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, sharing her emotional experience before, during and after the big match. Her reaction upon winning the title: “All I could do was cry. I was crying because of everything I’ve been through to … Read more
Following their shocking reunion on last night’s Impact, Angelina Love, Madison Rayne and Velvet Sky – also known as The Beautiful People – spoke about why they joined forces again. Angelina mused that they gave the world exactly what they wanted by reuniting. Madison took issue with people classifying it as a “repackaging” of The … Read more
This week’s NXT took its first bold post-TakeOver step towards the future, showcasing two of the Divas division’s future stars: Alexa Bliss and Eva Marie. With a new Women’s Champion and a clear path to the top, both Divas had big opportunities to make their case for stardom. Alexa took on Blue Pants, seeking revenge … Read more
Madison Rayne is a married woman. The five-time Knockouts Champion married TNA commentator Josh Mathews late last month, the news being announced on Josh’s podcast and reported by TNA Insider. The pair were congratulated prior to their nuptials by TNA exec John “Big” Gaburick: All the best to two great kids! @realjoshmathews and @MRayneTNA — … Read more
