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Sources say WrestleMania main event keeps options for Becky Lynch open

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It appears that the picture regarding the women’s titles and WrestleMania main event is becoming clearer, especially in the case of the future of Becky Lynch. This afternoon, Tom Colohue, a freelance writer for PWTorch, shared information he received from sources within WWE regarding the main event with Kristen Ashly of Diva Dirt. According to … Read more

Sue Aitchison to be second woman to receive WWE Warrior Award

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Sue Aitchison

Earlier today, WWE announced that long-time employee Sue Aitchison would be this year’s WWE Warrior Award recipient. Aitchison has worked behind the scenes in the corporate division with WWE for 30 years, and has most notably developed and strengthened WWE’s community outreach programs. She’s build a strong partnership with Make-A-Wish, where she’s helped over 6,000 … Read more

Renee Young asked to speak less on commentary

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Renee Young

Yesterday, WWE Raw commentator Renee Young released a new episode of Regular Girls, a “shoot-the-breeze” podcast she hosts with friend Stacey McGunnigle. In the episode, Young talks about her job as commentator, and feedback she’s received. Specifically, Young talks about her on-the-job commentary trainers Tom Phillips, the lead play-by-play commentator on SmackDown Live, and Vic … Read more

Laura DiMatteo upset over WWE’s Saudi Arabia decision

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During an interview with Xenia from Xenia Did That, a YouTube channel located in Russia dedicated to entertainment, wrestling, beauty and fashion, wrestler Laura DiMatteo discussed the politics behind professional wrestling.


Xenia asked DiMatteo if she saw wrestling as a way to shine a light on political issues, or as a way to educate the public on such issues, and asked for her thoughts on WWE’s decision to move forward with a show in Saudi Arabia.

“Personally, I’m not into politics, at all. Like, I’m not interested,” DiMatteo noted. “But, I was very upset with the fact that, in Saudi Arabia, women can’t wrestle. I don’t think that’s a good example if you’re promoting women’s wrestling, and then you go to a country which don’t allow women to wrestle.”

DiMatteo was in Russia to compete in a show for Independent Wrestling Federation, where she won the IWF Women’s Championship. The Italian wrestler recently came out as lesbian, which clashes with the Russian “gay propaganda” policy. The country believes that the law, which prevents LBGQT members to openly discuss or promote their sexuality, will “prevent harm to children” by putting a stop to homosexuality as being seen as a norm in society. DiMatteo was asked her thoughts on the legislation, and if it caused any hesitation in coming to Russia.

“Some friends, actually, before coming here, were like telling me like as a joke, but I guess it wasn’t much of a joke. They’re like, ‘Don’t mention you’re gay, like don’t do anything.'”

DiMatteo is a staple of PROGRESS Wrestling and Pro Wrestling:EVE. She’ll debut with DEFIANT Wrestling on March 16 in Sunderland.

See the entire interview in the video above. If quotes from this article are used, please credit Diva Dirt for transcription of video.

Do you agree with Laura DiMatteo on her views regarding Saudi Arabia?

Fatal four-way announced for NXT TakeOver: New York

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NXT TakeOver: New York

During tonight’s episode of NXT, it was announced that there would be a fatal four-way for the NXT Women’s Championship at NXT TakeOver: New York. Scheduled for tonight’s card, Io Shirai and Bianca Belair faced each other in a no. 1 contender’s match to determine who would face champion Shayna Baszler for her title. During … Read more

Lana wastes a lot of salt and declares her WrestleMania match

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In case you haven’t heard, Lana and Rusev have their own YouTube channel, and to call it entertaining is an understatement.

Earlier today, Lana posted a video with the caption “Lana aka #CJPerry is #SALTY and has #BREAKINGNEWS for #SDLIVE & #Wrestlemania !” In the video, Lana complains about the title landscape in the women’s division.

Specifically, Lana complains that Mandy Rose is declaring her own title matches.

“Only the McMahon family can make official title matches that are on Raw or SmackDown, or pay-per-views. So how is Mandy making a declaration that she has a title match at Fastlane versus Asuka?”

She also mentions people “just declaring when they were in the Elimination Chambers” and that she feels dumb for just waiting around for the McMahons to give her a chance, instead of just declaring a match.

Her breaking news?

“I’m declaring…that I’m going to face Asuka at WrestleMania for the Women’s SmackDown Live Title.”

“I’m declaring it, I’m grabbing the brass ring.”

She continues on by calling us all “salty” and then throwing Rusev into the mix.

“I think Rusev needs to declare to freakin’ face Daniel Bryan. Sorry, Kofi! Or make it a fatal three-way. If we’re just declaring!”

The video is being filmed on what appears to be a tour bus, with what appears to be Rusev behind the camera. Lana also clutches on to her dog, Joy. Watch the entire video above.

We’re not entirely sure what we’re watching, but we know one thing: Lana is wasting a lot of salt.

Do you think Lana’s declaration is real? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

*If used, please credit transcription to Diva Dirt.

Becky Lynch added to WrestleMania triple-threat

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Tonight during Fastlane, Becky Lynch won her bout against Charlotte Flair, and due to a previously determined stipulation, will be added to a match set for WrestleMania. Ronda Rousey will defend her Raw Women’s Championship against Flair and Lynch in a triple-threat, in what is rumored to be the main event of WWE’s biggest show … Read more

Nia Jax defends Roman Reigns after cancer speculation

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Nia Jax

Nia Jax proved today that blood is thicker than conspiracy theories, after she went on the defense against speculation from Dave Meltzer that Roman Reigns’ leukemia was questionable. It all started earlier today, when audio from an episode of Wrestler Observer Radio was passed around Twitter, where Meltzer speculated that the type of therapy that … Read more

Madison Rayne on Scarlett Bordeaux and returning to Impact

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Madison Rayne spent a year-and-a-half with Ring Of Honor, before being released. One day after her release from ROH, as previously reported, Rayne returned to her home at Impact Wrestling.

During a media press call, Nick Hausman asked Rayne why she returned to Impact, and what made the promotion different than other promotions. Quote transcriptions provided by Wrestling Inc.

“The main difference goes back to my personal feeling that Impact is home. I’ve been given a lot of creative freedom at Impact in the last 3-4 years.

Impact Wrestling is home for me and I’ve said many times how grateful I am for every opportunity that last year gave to me, including Impact Wrestling. But all of my appearances last year here, none of them were under contract – it was just a short visit.

At the end of the day, I have written so many chapters in my career, I have quite a few left to write, but I want to make sure those are written here at home with Impact Wrestling.”

Hausman also noted that newer Knockouts addition Scarlett Bordeaux seem to fit in with gimmicks from early in the women’s revolution. She was asked by Hausman if Bordeaux would fit in with the “Beautiful People”.

“Scarlett’s a character and it goes back to my love for the theatrical aspect of what Impact Wrestling brings to the table. I appreciate what Scarlett does for the company. She brings a level of sex appeal…and has no shame in showing her sex appeal.

But she’s also an athlete, so I’m starting to wonder if all of these vignettes aren’t a bit of smoke and mirrors to distract us from the fact that she actually is a competitor.”

Readers can view the entire article from Wrestling Inc. here. See the entire press media call in the video above.

Impact will stream United We Stand on Twitch, live from Rahway, New Jersey on April 4.

Should Madison Rayne have returned to Impact? Let us know in the comments below.

AEW announces next event “Fight For The Fallen”

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Fight For The Fallen

Today, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) released their new episode of “Being the Elite”, with the promise of a big announcement coming. During the episode, AEW announced their second event, the previously announced charity event, “Fight For The Fallen”. The show is slated to take place Saturday, July 13, at Daily’s Place Amphitheater in Jacksonville, Florida. … Read more

Erica Porter on loyalty to WOW and “cutting the cancer”

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Erica Porter

Erica Porter, known as Jungle Grrrl at Women of Wrestling (WOW), has never wanted to be a valet, or just a side character; she’s always wanted to be the story. Kristen Ashly of Diva Dirt got to sit down and speak with Porter about her introduction into the wrestling industry, why she chose to stick … Read more

Britt Baker cites Brandi Rhodes as a reason for choosing AEW

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During the “Double Or Nothing” rally held in Jacksonville on Jan. 8, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced Britt Baker as one of their first female signees. Since then, other women wrestlers have been signed to the promotion, including Penelope Ford, Kylie Rae, and Nyla Rose. While the division is still being formed, and meetings are … Read more

Women wrestlers speak out about intergender wrestling

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Intergender Wrestling

Intergender wrestling, wrestling that occurs when a male and female wrestler compete against each other, has been a hot topic since wrestling’s birth. Every few years, the debate comes full-circle, and we see discussion on intergender wrestling pop up on television, the internet, and in print. In like any debate, clear battle lines are drawn, … Read more

Ronda Rousey leaves Elimination Chamber still Raw Women’s Champ

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Ronda Rousey leaves Elimination Chamber still the Raw Women’s Champion, after beating Ruby Riott in a singles title match. Ronda Rousey vs. Ruby Riott was announced for Elimination Chamber after Rousey bulldozed through the Riott Suqad, beating Liv Morgan in a scheduled Raw singles match, and delivering the armbar to Sarah Logan after Rousey antagonized … Read more

Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection win first WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships

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The Raw team of Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection (Sasha Banks and Bayley) have won the first WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. During tonight’s pay-per-view, WWE Elimination Chamber, three tag teams from Raw and three tag teams from SmackDown competed in a traditional Elimination Chamber match to determine the winner of the historical titles. Created by Triple … Read more

Abilene Maverick of WOW discusses meeting with AEW

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Abilene Maverick

Abilene Maverick, also known as Barbi Hayden on the independent circuits, is a 28-year-old star talent with already 10 years of professional wrestling under her belt. Kristen Ashly of Diva Dirt had the opportunity to once again sit down with The Governor’s Daughter to discuss her role in Women of Wrestling (WOW), how she dropped … Read more

LuFisto calls out Saraya Knight for missing title match

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LuFisto took to Instagram today to call out Saraya Knight for choosing fame over responsibility, after it was announced Knight wouldn’t make her title match due to a “schedule conflict”. View this post on Instagram ?BREAKING: The Blackcraft Women’s Champion SARAYA KNIGHT will defend her title at #TheRitual against #TeamDestiny’s SHOTZI BLACKHEART!? . . ?The … Read more

“Road to Double Or Nothing” announces women’s triple-threat

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Today, Cody and Brandi Rhodes announced via Twitter that they would release the newest episode of “The Road To Double Or Nothing” on Cody’s YouTube channel, Nightmare Family.

Brandi encouraged fans to view the video, in anticipation for a women’s division announcement.

All Elite Wrestling’s short behind-the-scenes video lasted just over five minutes, and included snippets from last Thursday’s Double Or Nothing rally, as well as fans’ and wrestlers’ reactions to the news announced during the rally.

In one particular scene, Dr. Britt Baker, DMD, calls Brandi Rhodes to voice her concerns that the other women’s division signees, Kylie Rae and Nyla Rose, seem to have “their own thing”, stating she felt “let out of the picture”. Brandi, the Chief Brand Officer, reassured Baker by stating, “We have big things for you.”

Towards the end of the episode, Cody hands Brandi some promotional images to approve for the upcoming Double Or Nothing event in May. On one of the photos, the promotional image for a triple-threat match can be seen, featuring Nyla Rose, Britt Baker, and Kylie Rae.

Cody notes that Brandi is once again leaving herself off the card, with which she replies that the show is not about her, but about placing focus on the women wrestlers in their division. AEW seems to be placing a heavy emphasis on the division, which Brandi reiterates during the episode. Brandi states, “The women are putting the work in, and they deserve it.”

Visit Nightmare Family for other Double Or Nothing hype videos, watch the entire episode of “The Road to Double Or Nothing” above, and check back to Diva Dirt for more AEW announcements, as they happen.

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