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Fans were shocked last month when Ivelisse Velez, aka Sofia Cortez, announced that she had been released by WWE. The WWE developmental talent, who had been considered one of the standout stars in FCW and its successor, NXT, after being signed by the company following her stint on the USA Network revival of Tough Enough … Read more
Former Divas Champion, Beth Phoenix, can add another credit to her long list of WWE achievements: She has been named as having one of the most impressive physiques in WWE history. (Well, she ain’t the Glamazon for nothing!) The WWE Diva, who is rumored to be leaving the company next month, ranks at #16 on … Read more
At its root, wrestling has always been about good vs evil, bad guys vs good guys — or in our case, bad girls vs good girls. In a brand new feature at Diva Dirt, we want you to help us pick wrestling’s best mean girl. Now, there is a clear distinction between a mean girl … Read more
Could this be the end of the Glamazon? Former WWE Divas and Women’s Champion, Beth Phoenix, is leaving WWE, reports PWInsider. The website reports that Phoenix has given notice to the company and will be finishing up at the end of October. Phoenix is a three-time WWE Women’s Champion, a one-time Divas Champion, and Slammy … Read more
Diva Dirt presents live coverage of SHINE 3 airing live on iPPV tonight, headlined by Rain vs Jazz. (Order the event) Follow live coverage of the show below and via our official Twitter page, @divadirt. RELATED: Exclusive: Mia Yim Talks About Facing Jessicka Havok at SHINE 3, Signing with REINA in Japan and More! … Read more
TNA turned up the dial on the bubbling feud between Tara and Brooke Tessmacher last night on Impact Wrestling, giving us a fantastic segment that saw the veteran Knockout snap — and poor, unsuspecting ring announcer, Christy Hemme, was there to witness it first hand. The Knockouts continued to deliver the goods in a big … Read more
Infrequently seen Knockout, Rosita, has updated fans on her status with TNA, insisting that she is still with the company despite not being used on TV since April. Rosita, real name Thea Trinidad, told the Busted Open radio show: Unfortunately it has been awhile, and I know everyone was going crazy a couple weeks ago … Read more
Good news for TNA fans, as Impact Wrestling will remain live on Spike TV through the end of 2012. The company had originally announced it would go live through the summer (June to August), but this was extended through September. TNA has now announced that it has reached a deal with Spike to remain live … Read more
It’s been quite the 2012 for Mia Yim, who will this Friday night face Jessicka Havok in a meeting of two of the biggest stars to emerge on the independent women’s wrestling scene over the past two years; Yim has had several high profile feuds in promotions such as CZW and AIW, made her in-ring … Read more
THQ has unveiled the official entrance and finisher videos for former Divas Champion, Kelly Kelly, in the new WWE ’13 video game due for release next month. The game may be K2 fans’ best bet to see their idol, as Kelly has been sparsely seen on WWE television in the latter half of 2012. As … Read more
The arrival of one Ashley Flair — now known as Charlotte in WWE — has generated more press buzz than any other new female talent in WWE developmental in the past. And if you haven’t guessed why yet, the Flair name says it all. The daughter of two-time WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend, … Read more
WWE has issued an ‘injury update’ on Kaitlyn stemming from last night’s Night of Champions pay per view where she was attacked from behind prior to her Divas Title match with Layla. WWE.com reports has a ‘torn tendon’, but won’t require surgery. She is supposedly due back in the ring in several weeks. Of course, … Read more
How do you top getting engaged to your sweetheart? Making WWE history in the same week, duh! Eve Torres became the new Divas Champion tonight at Night of Champions, despite not originally being placed in the scheduled Divas match. Call it luck (hmm, we doubt it!), but Eve picked up the win after Kaitlyn conspicuously … Read more
Tonight, Layla defends the Divas Title against Kaitlyn. Can the former NXT winner beat the decorated champion? Tune in at 8pm ET on pay per view. Discuss the show in the comments!
Recently suspended WWE Diva Cameron, real name Ariane Andrew, is backstage at the Night of Champions pay per view in Boston, Massachusetts, according to PWInsider. Cameron was reportedly suspended by WWE for 15 days for failing to inform the company about her arrest for a DUI last month. As previously reported, Cameron, who serves as … Read more
The WWE Divas Title is on the line tonight at Night of Champions as Layla defends against the rookie, Kaitlyn. Can she defeat the veteran Diva Search winner for the championship? And what role will Eve Torres play in the match? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Bobby: I’m so excited for this match. I … Read more
Legendary former WWE Diva, Lita, real name Amy Dumas, is reportedly backstage at tonight’s Night of Champions pay per view. PWInsider reports that the four-time Women’s Champ is backstage for tonight’s show which emanates from Boston. Could the iconic Diva play a role on the pay per view? With WWE ’13 due next month — … Read more
CHIKARA continued its prestigious King of Trios weekend last night in Easton, Pennsylvania. As reported yesterday, all seven joshi talent that were brought in from Japan by CHIKARA advanced to Night 2 after victories on Night 1. Unfortunately, four of those seven talents were knocked out of the tournament last night, including the iconic Manami … Read more
Former TNA Knockout, Winter, real name Katarina Waters, spoke for the first time this week about her departure from the company. Waters’ contract with TNA expired on September 5th and was not renewed by the company (she was not released as reported elsewhere). Speaking of her departure, Waters reveals to the “Running the Ropes” podcast … Read more
WFSB out of Connecticut covered WWE Hall of Famer Sunny‘s three arrests on today’s broadcast, including footage of Sunny, real name Tamara Sytch, in court today (September 14th) following her third arrest yesterday (Sept. 13th). According to the report, Sytch kept returning to her boyfriend’s home in Branford, Connecticut despite police officers telling her not … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer, Sunny, real name Tammy Sytch, was arrested three days in a row this week in Connecticut, as reported earlier today. In a statement issued to TMZ, WWE responded to the Hall of Famer’s arrests following her stint in rehab from July to late August which was sponsored by the company. WWE … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Sunny, real name Tamara Sytch, was arrested three days in a row this week, according to TMZ. Sytch was arrested on September 11th in Connecticut for disorderly conduct, and again on Sept. 12th for disorderly conduct, violation of a protective order and strangulation in the third degree. TMZ reports that she … Read more
While AJ will be rubbing shoulders with Scooby Doo in cartoon form, two more WWE Divas will get animated for Mick Foley’s new children’s book. The WWE legend and philanthropist will release his next storybook, “A Most Mizerable Christmas”, on October 1st and according to the official synopsis, Divas Kelly Kelly and Natalya will be … Read more
Britain’s Challenge TV has issued a press release for new TNA UK-based series, British Bootcamp, which will feature four British wrestling talents fighting it out for a TNA contract. The Blossom Twins, Hannah and Holly, are among the cast. The show will run for six half-hour episodes starting in December. Details below: [notice]Aspiring UK wrestlers … Read more
At its root, wrestling has always been about good vs evil, bad guys vs good guys — or in our case, bad girls vs good girls. In a brand new feature at Diva Dirt, we want you to help us pick wrestling’s best mean girl. Now, there is a clear distinction between a mean girl … Read more
WWE will release its first Divas DVD in nearly seven years next year, counting down the top 20 Divas of all time in a new release. WWE’s DVD schedule for 2013 was recently firmed up with a Divas DVD penciled in for September 24th, 2013. As previously reported, WWE had been toying with the idea … Read more