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News in Brief: Rhia O’Reilly Added to SHIMMER, Fourth Name Announced for PWWA Tournament & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: The next name added to SHIMMER is none other than “The Fighting Irish” Rhia O’Reilly. A graduate of Lance Storm’s Storm Wrestling Academy in Calgary, O’Reilly is currently a part of both the … Read more

Beulah McGillicutty Publishes Children’s Book

Former ECW star Beulah McGillicutty has released her first children’s book “Gertrude the Great” under her real name, Trisa Laughlin. The book was illustrated by comic book artist Jill Thompson (perhaps best known for her work on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman, and her own Scary Godmother series), who also did illustrations for Mick Foley’s first … Read more

News in Brief: Marcela Regains CMLL World Women’s Title, Kana Wins DDT Iron Man Title, Matches Added to AIW Girls Night Out 6 & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Marcela regained the CMLL World Women’s Championship from Ayumi Kurihara on March 9 in Mexico City. The match was fought under two out of three falls rules, with Ayumi taking the duke in … Read more

Australian in America Blog: Shazza McKenzie Checks in from America, Comments on American Debut

Australian wrestler Shazza McKenzie is currently in America, where she is set to debut for SHIMMER Women Athletes next week. Shazza will be sending us exclusive blogs and pictures from her trip. Check back for regular updates! G’Day!!! In case you’ve never heard of me, my name is Shazza McKenzie and I’m a female professional … Read more

News in Brief: Beth Phoenix Blog, PWWA Tournament for New Champion, New Names for SHIMMER & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Announcements are almost coming daily now – the team of Melanie Cruise and Mena Libra is next to be added to the talent list for SHIMMER’s tapings to be held March 17 and … Read more

News in Brief: Former ECW Star Gives Birth, New Names for SHIMMER, PWWA in Australia & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: California native Davina Rose and ROH Academy graduate Veda Scott are the two newest wrestlers added to the list of announced talent for the SHIMMER tapings on March 17 and 18. The protegé … Read more

Update on Former WWE Developmental Talent

In a move that seems to confirm her apparent WWE release last year, Irena Janjic returned to the ring in her native Australia on March 3rd. She wrestled for Impact Pro Wrestling Australia – the promotion where she started her original training, before heading overseas for Lance Storm’s Storm Wrestling Academy – in a match … Read more

Maria Kanellis’ First FWE Women’s Title Defense Will Be Against…

Former WWE Diva and current ROH star Maria Kanellis will put her newly won FWE Women’s Title on the line for the first time later this month. Maria won her first ever championship in professional wrestling on February 25th – her 30th birthday – after competing in a one-night tournament that also featured Tara, Brooke … Read more

Australia’s Shazza McKenzie to Make SHIMMER Debut

SHIMMER has just announced that Australia’s Shazza McKenzie will make her debut for the company at their March 17 and 18 tapings! SHIMMER says of the blonde bombshell, “With former SHIMMER Champion and PWWA founder Madison Eagles currently sidelined indefinitely with injury, another Australian competitor joins the SHIMMER ranks less than two weeks from now. … Read more

Live Coverage: WSU 5th Anniversary Show Featuring Jessicka Havok vs Mercedes Martinez

Diva Dirt presents live coverage of WSU’s 5th Anniversary Show airing live on Internet pay per view tonight from 7pm Eastern. (Click here to order.) The show will be headlined by Jessicka Havok and Mercedes Martinez facing off in a “Title vs Title” match for the WSU Spirit and World Championships. Plus, Brittney Savage and … Read more

Buggy Nova Scores Another WWE Tryout

California-based independent wrestler Buggy Nova scored herself another WWE tryout recently when she traveled at a SmackDown taping in Fresno, CA. 411mania.com reports that Buggy worked yet another tryout match with AJ. Recent WWE Tryout; Two Independent Wrestlers Film WWE Commercial Buggy previously tried out for WWE in January. She was at a Raw taping … Read more

News in Brief: Mia Yim Added to SHIMMER Tapings, Melanie Cruise Defends Title, Winner of Manami Toyota Tag Partner Tournament & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Independent star Mia Yim is the most recent name announced for the March 17 and 18 SHIMMER tapings for volumes 45-48. SHIMMER says of Yim, “One of the top rising stars in women’s … Read more

Jackie and Charlie Haas Expecting Fourth Child

I guess we can rule out a wrestling comeback for Miss Jackie – Diva Dirt has learned that former WWE Diva and TNA Knockout Jackie Haas and husband Charlie are expecting their fourth child! Husband and ROH star Charlie Haas’ info box on Twitter reads: “Proud father of Kayla, Taylor, Russ, and baby #4.” Jackie … Read more

Maria Kanellis Wins First Wrestling Championship

Former WWE Diva turned ROH star Maria Kanellis returned to the ring last night on her 30th birthday — and scored her first championship in wrestling. The Story Behind Maria Kanellis’ Wrestling Return: “I Don’t Want to be a Diva” Maria returned to the ring for the first time in two years and took part … Read more

News in Brief: Melina & Jillian Join Lucha Libre USA Tour, LuFisto Title Win, Kana in SHIMMER & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: In one of her first matches in about four months, LuFisto won the vacant LuchaPOP Femenil Title on February 19. She defeated La Vaquerita in singles action on the DDD/X-Project show. Sexy Star … Read more

News in Brief: Former Knockout Gets Married, Former Diva Slams Natalya Gimmick, Stacy Keibler at NY Fashion Week & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Congratulations go out to former TNA Knockouts Champion and Knockouts Tag Team Champion, Taylor Wilde, who got married yesterday. TNA Knockout Angelina Love sent out a tweet congratulating Wilde on her special day: … Read more

Malia Hosaka Announces Retirement

Veteran wrestler and former SHIMMER star Malia Hosaka has announced her retirement from wrestling after 25 years in the business. Malia made the announcement on her Facebook page: It has been a great 25 years, and I am grateful to all the fans who have supported me thru the years! but I am officially retired … Read more

News in Brief: Three Names Added to SHIMMER, Manami Toyota News, Courtney Rush Headed to Japan & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: The “Regeneration X” duo of Allison Danger and Leva Bates have been added to next month’s SHIMMER tapings. So far, they’re the third tag team to be added to the list of talent … Read more

News in Brief: WSU Star Quits Wrestling, EVE Star on ‘The Slam’, Joshi Results, Rain Blogs & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: WSU’s Amber (of the ‘Boston Shore’) has announced she’s quitting wrestling and is un-booking herself from all future wrestling shows. She is dealing with personal issues and will be leaving wrestling for an … Read more

News in Brief: Female Wrestler Up for CAC Future Legend, New Matches Announced, EVE, SHIMMER & More

Diva Dirt is back with another fix of news, notes and tidbits in the world of women’s wrestling. Check it out below: Seems as though the wrestler announcements for the SHIMMER tapings to be held on March 17 and 18 at the Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, IL are coming once-a-day now! Not that we’re … Read more