John Duffy 
Hello and welcome to another edition of Diva Dirt Discussions: What Went Down. Where w speak about the weird and wonderful goings-on in the world of women’s wrestling that happened this week. This week we talk about Asuka’s triumphant return to RAW, Charlotte’s absence and removal from the WrestleMania poster, plus the upcoming debut of … Read more
This week’s AEW Dynamite showcased an incredible display of passionate physicality and beautiful violence in the main event match. Britt Baker clashed with Thunder Rosa in the first-ever women’s ‘Unsanctioned Lights Out Match’. An intense feud locked the two enemies in a barrage of personal insults, sneak attacks, and pull apart brawls. Therefore, fans knew that it … Read more
The longest-reigning women’s champion in modern WWE history, Kay Lee Ray received some high praise from WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels. In the recent interview with Inside the Ropes, HBK had nothing but great things to say about the NXT UK Women’s Champion. “Kay Lee Ray. She, to me, is probably the greatest… I … Read more
Former IMPACT Wrestling Knockout’s Champion Jordynne Grace is a name that should be every promotion’s radar. Grace’s contract with IMPACT expires in May, and she will undoubtedly have a tonne of offers from which to choose. In a recent interview with the Wrestling Perspective Podcast, Grace revealed that WWE has always been her childhood dream but … Read more
Former NWA Women’s World Champion, Allysin Kay returns to Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport for the third consecutive year. Kay will take on Masha Slamovich in the no-rope, knockout or submission fighting competition. Kay is no stranger to Bloodsport having fought at the events in previous years. Kay fought and defeated Nicole Savoy at Bloodsport 2 in … Read more
WWE legend Mickie James took to Twitter to call out the double standards of age in the wrestling business. James responded to the recent WWE signee, Taya Valkyrie, who asked why people talk negatively about age. James agreed with Valkyrie stating that it is expected for women to consider retirement after the age of 35. … Read more
NWA announced that former Women’s World Champion, Thunder Rosa will face Kamille at their return event. NWA Back for the Attack is the promotions first pay-per-view since last January and will feature a first time ever clash. Kamille and Thunder Rosa are yet to meet inside the ring and will do so for the chance … Read more
AEW announced that Britt Baker is facing Thunder Rosa in the first-ever women’s match to main event an episode of AEW Dynamite. The match is another first for the promotion as Baker and Rosa will meet in the first-ever women’s Unsanctioned Lights Out, Anything Goes match. Britt Baker and Thunder Rosa are the perfect opponents … Read more
What Went Down is back! Join us as we talk about the major talking points from this week’s goings-on in the world of women’s wrestling from WWE, NXT and AEW. In this week’s video, we talk about Peyton Royce’s fire promo on RAW Talk, Asuka’s concussion and what it means for the RAW women’s title … Read more
RAW Women’s Champion Asuka hasn’t been seen on WWE television for the last couple of weeks due to injury. The latest reports from The Wrestling Observer are confirming the rumors and are saying that she has a concussion. The Empress of Tomorrow suffered the injury during her match against Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler on … Read more
AEW is kicking off Dark: Elevation with a bang as multiple women’s matches is announced for the debut show. The promotion first revealed that Riho and Maki Itoh will be the main event for the inaugural event. AEW followed up this wonderful announcement by circulating four more women’s matches. The matches set for the card … Read more
AEW’s Anna Jay took to Twitter to provide fans with an update regarding her recent shoulder injury. Jay posted a picture of herself enjoying a drink after successful surgery on her shoulder along with the words thanking everyone who sent their support and well wishes. “Hi everyone I just got out of my shoulder surgery, … Read more
History was made on this week’s episode of NXT UK. Piper Niven teamed with Jack Starz to face Jinny and Joseph Conners in the brand’s first-ever mixed tag team match. Niven and Jinny have been at each other’s throats for months with the “Fashionista” always coming out on top due to the assistance of Conners. … Read more
Update: Rebel has been removed from the tag team Buy In match. Britt Baker’s partner ended up becoming Maki Itoh. AEW’s first pay-per-view of the year, Revolution, kicks off in just a few hours. The card features the winner of the AEW Women’s World Championship Eliminator Tournament, Ryo Mizunami, challenging the champion Hikaru Shida for the … Read more
One half of Team Sea Stars, Ashley Vox, revealed that the tag team would not be joining IMPACT Wrestling any time soon. Vox and her sister, Delmi Exo, were participants in last year’s IMPACT Knockout’s Tag Team Tournament. Team Sea Stars faced the eventual winners of the competition, Tasha Steelz and Keira Hogan. In a recent interview … Read more
NWA Women’s World Champion, Serena Deeb took to Twitter to update the wrestling world on her knee injury. Deeb posted a picture of her in a wheelchair and a heavily bandaged knee with the comment; “Update on my knee…I had a scope done and it went really well. I’ll be back before you know it. … Read more
AEW’s first pay-per-view of the year Revolution is nigh and it features two women’s matches to look forward too. The first is Thunder Rosa and Riho taking on Britt Baker and Reba/Rebel on the Buy-In. The second and most important match is AEW Women’s World Champion, Hikaru Shida facing the winner of the Eliminator Tournament, … Read more
WWE announced that SmackDown Women’s Champion, Sasha Banks and her WrestleMania opponent, Bianca Belair will team up once again. They will face WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler at Fastlane. Banks and Belair teamed to challenge the tag team champs last month at WWE Elimination Chamber. The champions successfully retained when … Read more
NWA is back. Last night the National Wrestling Alliance posted a brand new video promoting their long-awaited return. The video featured NWA Women’s World Champion, Serena Deeb, Thunder Rosa, Kamille and Melina. NWA shut its doors last year due to the pandemic. However, the promotion teamed with AEW to feature their prestigious women’s title. The … Read more
Kay Lee Ray defeated the “Final Boss” Meiko Satomura to successfully defend the NXT UK Women’s Championship. The champion and challenger battled it out in an incredible encounter and one of the best matches in the brand’s history. The “Scary Queen of Scots” and the Japanese legend put on a TakeOver worthy main event that … Read more
STARDOM held their milestone, 10th Anniversary event Hinamatsuri All-Star Dream Cinderella at Budokan Hall on March 3rd. The show was chock full of epic-encounters and headlined by Giulia vs Tam Nakano for the Wonder of STARDOM championship in a hair vs hair match. Giulia and Nakano are long-time rivals and their feud escalated to nuclear … Read more
When Sonya Deville swaggered back onto WWE television looking like a million bucks in a black three-piece suit it was clear she meant business. But instead of getting back in the ring, she has been taking care of business from a role of authority. Since returning to SmackDown on January 1st Deville assumed a position … Read more
Vanessa Borne is focusing on getting back into the WWE ring as soon as possible. Borne has been missing from in-ring action since last year and ready to return whenever needed. In a recent interview on The Neeley Neal Show, Borne stated the following; “I’m in this weird period where I haven’t been wrestling for … Read more
The AEW Women’s World Championship Eliminator Tournament is at the forefront of the promotion’s women’s division. Featuring tremendous talent from all over the world it has produced excellent matches and showcased several superb Japanese talents to a wider audience. During a recent interview with Bleacher Report, AEW President Tony Khan revealed that Hikaru Shida and … Read more
The “Showcase of the Immortals” WrestleMania is fast approaching and the RAW Women’s Championship scene is wide open. As SmackDown confirmed their women’s championship match, RAyet to impliment any angle, storyline or feud to highlight the women’s title. For months Asuka has been mishandled and involved in storylines that have left the RAW Women’s Championship feeling lacklustre … Read more
Former Women of Honor champion Kelly Klein has launched a lawsuit against her former employers, Ring of Honor and Sinclair Broadcasting. The 28-page Employment Discrimination lawsuit obtained and posted by Heel by Nature alleges the promotion of Breach of Implied Contract, Unpaid Royalties, Violation of State and Federal Equal Pay Acts, and Abusive Discharge, Discrimination and Harassment, … Read more