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Welcome to Diva Dirt’s Five to Watch 2012! This annual list compiles five rising talents in the world of female wrestling that we think have what it takes to be the next big thing. From their in-ring abilities to their unique personalities, we aim to spotlight some of the upcoming female talent that you may … Read more
A Divas Championship match has been announced for Survivor Series, following the events of Raw, where Kaitlyn defeated Layla for a number one contender spot. Eve will defend her title against Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn first gained a shot at the Divas title back in August, by winning a Battle Royal to become the number one contender. … Read more
Despite many months apart, married couple ODB and Eric Young proved that their love is still strong, beating Knockouts Champion Tara and her “Hollywood boyfriend” Jesse in mixed tag action at tonight’s “Turning Point” pay-per-view. The two showed off just how in sync they are, not missing a step as a team and pulling off … Read more
Ring of Honor have released a new DVD about the Women of Honor. The two-disc set showcases some of the most notable women’s matches from the promotion’s tenure, featuring the likes of Kharma, Lacey, Daizee Haze, MsChif, Sara Del Rey, Allison Danger, Serena Deeb and more. Check out the press release and match descriptions below: … Read more
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: 25-year old Irish wrestler Rebecca Knox returned to wrestling yesterday. For Fight Factory Pro Wrestling, she teamed up with Katey Harvey and B. Cool to take on Lucy Lasso, Danger Dawn and Captain … Read more
28-year-old Renee Paquette — an on-air personality for The Score Television Network in Canada — announced on Twitter that she has been hired by WWE. Paquette wrote: Thanks for all of the well wishes! I’m sad to leave amazing people @theScore but very very excited to be joining #wwe #pumped #thankyou During her time with … Read more
Tonight, Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU) is holding their first show since the sale of the promotion to Beyond Wrestling’s Drew Cordeiro. Fittingly titled “Full Steam Ahead”, the show has been designed to promote the dawning of a new era in WSU history with exciting matches like LuFisto vs. Mercedes Martinez and a triple threat match … Read more
Recent WWE signee Mercedes KV made her in-ring debut at last night’s NXT live event in Tampa, Florida. WWE Signs Another New Diva She teamed up with Audrey Marie to take on former SHIMMER stars Paige and Emma in tag action and even managed to walk away victorious in her first NXT match. The 20-year … Read more
A report has emerged that third-generation developmental talent, Raquel Diaz, real name Shaul Guerrero, has been granted her release from WWE. Rumors have circulated today regarding the daughter of current WWE star Vickie Guerrero and WWE Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero after her profile on the official NXT (previously FCW) website was removed. F4WOnline … Read more
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: New names are set to debut for SHINE Wrestling at their fourth event on October 19 at The Orpheum: SHIMMER stars Davina Rose, Kellie Skater, Shazza McKenzie and Rhia O’Reilly, as well as … Read more
Ring of Honor taped for upcoming episodes of TV at the DuBurns Arena in Baltimore, MD. Currently, there’s no word on when these episodes will broadcast or which episodes these events will take place on.
The full card for SHINE 3 on September 21 has been finalized. The card is as follows: * Jazz vs. Rain * Allysin Kay w/Taylor Made and April Hunter vs. Christina Von Eerie * Jessicka Havok vs. Mia Yim * Mercedes Martinez vs. Jayme Jameson * Leva Bates vs. Kimberly * Taylor Made w/Allysin Kay … Read more
Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: RingStars announced this morning that Veda Scott will make her Japanese debut on October 7th at Joshi4Hope IV against Yuhi. Veda Scott, an interviewer for Ring of Honor and a regular in SHIMMER … Read more
Yumi Ohka is the fifth – and potentially final – joshi talent added to SHIMMER Women Athletes’ set of tapings on October 27 and 28 in Berwyn, IL. She joins previously announced fellow Japanese stars Kana, Hiroyo Matsumoto, Tomoka Nakagawa and debutante Ryo Mizunami. Ohka, Matsumoto and Nakagawa all missed the previous tapings in March … Read more
CHIKARA rounded out their King of Trios weekend with a third and final night in Easton, PA on September 16. Seven joshi talent were brought in from Japan for the tournament, with Team JWP, Team Sendai Girls and the team of Mike Quackenbush, Jigsaw and Manami Toyota all advancing to the second round. However, on … Read more
Joshi star Kana is the next name added to the SHIMMER tapings that will take place on October 27 and 28th in Berwyn, IL. [notice]SHIMMER – WOMEN ATHLETES is pleased to announce the addition of “The World Famous” KANA to its October 27th & 28th weekend of events at the Berwyn Eagles Club (6309 26th … Read more
The first two matches for SHINE Wrestling’s third event have been announced! They are: [notice]* The West Coast Connection (Su Yung & Tracy Taylor) vs. Rainbow Bright (Gabby Gilbert & Luscious Latasha) * Santana vs. Sienna Duvall[/notice] This will mark the SHINE debuts for Gilbert, Latasha and Duvall. On that same note, new names have … Read more
Fans attending the SHIMMER Women Athletes and NCW Femmes Fatales’ tapings in late October/early November are in for a treat – joshi star Ryo Mizunami has just been announced as a debutante for both promotions. SHIMMER says of Mizunami: [notice]”Ryo Mizunami comes to us from the Pro-Wrestling WAVE promotion in Japan, through the assistance of … Read more
Adding to her collection of gold is none other than Evie! The New Zealand-born wrestler – whom only one week ago won her home promotion’s (IPWNZ) first-ever Women’s Championship – topped “Everybody’s Favourite Girlfriend” Jessie McKay on August 25 at the Casula Powerhouse, in the tournament finals to crown an interim PWWA Champion. The finish … Read more
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Dan Murphy has announced that rumored WWE prospect Sara Del Rey has made it onto PWI’s list of the Top 500 professional wrestlers in the world, earning her place at number #430. Del Rey is only the fourth woman in history to be a part of this list – the others … Read more
Congratulations go out to Evie, who became Impact Pro Wrestling New Zealand’s inaugural Women’s Champion Friday night. The Five to Watch 2011: Evie She defeated Britenay and her BFF tag team partner Megan-Kate (a last minute addition to the match) in the main event of the show, which was aptly titled as “Destiny”. A star … Read more
Check out results from tonight’s Ring of Honor internet pay-per-view, Boiling Point, courtesy of PWInsider.com. Sara Del Rey teamed up with Eddie Edwards to take on Maria Kanellis and Mike Bennett in a mixed tag match. [notice]* After the match (Brutal Bob Evans vs. Adam Cole), Mike Bennett attacks Cole and he is joined by … Read more
Maria Kanellis is featured in the newest episode of one of boyfriend Mike Bennett’s Prodigy Service Announcement videos – episode 10: “The First Lady Edition”. In it, she talks about the Ring of Honor fans, her reason for being in the company and her mixed tag match tonight where she’ll team up with Bennett against … Read more
The woman of a thousand costumes, Leva Bates has recorded a video in which she issues a challenge to a fellow roster member for SHINE Wrestling’s second show on August 17. SHINE 2 will be held at The Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida and will be available for viewing via iPPV at www.wwnlive.com. Check out … Read more
Due to AIW’s newly introduced point system, Hailey Hatred‘s impressive 8-0 win streak would have meant she would be next in line for a shot at Allysin Kay‘s Women’s Championship. Alas, this is not to be – in a new Tumblr post, Hailey says she is choosing to defer her AIW Women’s title shot because … Read more
TNA may not have seen the last of Velvet Sky yet, this according to a new report from PWInsider. They claim that shortly after Velvet received her release paperwork from the company, she received a call from TNA President Dixie Carter, querying her as to what it would take to bring her back to TNA. … Read more