Melanie, Author at Diva Dirt

Could Trish Stratus Be a Guest General Manager?

July 8, 2009 by Melanie

While Tiffany annoys the hell out of us on ECW and Teddy Long battles for survival on SmackDown, Raw is getting a guest GM every single week! We’ve seen injured Superstar, Batista and legend Ted DiBiase take the reins so far. It seems there is a ‘requirement’ almost for these guest GMs — be a … Read more

Raw Redux (July 6th, 2009) – When Gail Takes Over

September 5, 2009July 8, 2009 by Melanie

Raw newcomer Gail Kim scored a huge win in her first night back on the brand, when she pinned Maryse in a tag team match, also featuring Alicia Fox and Mickie James.

Click in for video & thoughts:

Roundtable Discussion Post for July 9th Show

November 5, 2018July 6, 2009 by Melanie

We will be recording our second Roundtable on Thursday and we want your input this time! Each week we’ll have a couple of topics of debate that we’ll be discussing and we’d like to read out your opinions too! We have one WWE topic and one TNA topic that the panelists will discuss on Thursday’s … Read more

50 Sexiest Divas 2009: The Final 50!

February 14, 2020July 6, 2009 by Melanie

It’s here, it’s finally here! Welcome folks, this is it – the launch of 50 Sexiest Divas 2009. Last year, nearly 1000 votes were cast and you crowned Melina as the Sexiest Diva of 2008! Can the Women’s Champion successfully defend her crown this summer or will we have a new Sexiest Diva for 2009? … Read more

Audio Bulletin: Correction [and Speculation] on Jemma Palmer Signing

July 6, 2009 by Melanie

In the audio below, Diva Dirt has a correction on our story reported last week that Jemma Palmer has been signed by WWE,as well as some speculation about what’s really happening [and it’s pretty juicy!]. In the bulletin, you will hear me say that contrary to what we reported last week, in the time since … Read more

Picture Post: A Look at Tomorrow Night’s Raw

July 5, 2009 by Melanie

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As you all know, tomorrow night’s episode of Raw was taped last Monday due to an international tour — the Raw brand is currently visiting Australia. Check out a few ‘preview’ pictures after the cut courtesy of a user at the Wrestlingfigs.com Forums.

The pictures are pretty non-spoiler, they don’t necessarily reveal anything about the outcome of the show — only the Divas on the broadcast. Just to be safe, they are under the cut. To read spoilers [if you haven’t already] click here.

TNA Sets Hamada Debut

July 4, 2009 by Melanie

Just last week in our Roundtable, we were wondering when TNA had planned to introduce Ayako Hamada, who was signed several months ago. Well according to a new report, Hamada is set to debut at the next batch of Impact tapings — which will occur after Victory Road on July 19th.

As you know, TNA tapes their month’s worth of shows the week after their pay per views so Hamada will enter the Impact Zone later this month. When her debut airs on TV remains to be seen.

Hamada joins a recent slew of new Knockouts including Victoria and Sarita. Meanwhile, Raisha Saeed will be repackaged as Melissa Flash, making her a new-ish Knockout too.

One Knockout that is no stranger to Hamada is Awesome Kong, who she worked with in Japan. Check out one of their matches from 2004 after the cut:

Dead Ringers: Michelle McCool and Kadee Strickland

June 9, 2017July 4, 2009 by Melanie

Have you ever thought that a certain Diva resembled another celebrity out there? Ever done double-take while watching a movie or TV show and thought “Hang on, isn’t that so-and-so?” Well we certainly have! Diva Dirt’s Dead Ringers aims to seek out our Divas celeb dopplegangers and highlight them here, for you to vote whether … Read more

Happy Fourth of July!

July 4, 2009 by Melanie

We’d like to wish all of our American readers a very happy 4th of July! Hope you have a great day =) If you’re feeling generous due to the holiday, please help us celebrate our independence from advertisements by making a donation to keep Diva Dirt going, your help can make all the difference! For … Read more

SmackDown Redux (July 3rd, 2009) – Trade Hurts But Business Booms

July 11, 2009July 4, 2009 by Melanie

In the week since last week’s SmackDown and today’s, the women’s division for the blue brand has become almost unrecognisable. There’s a new Women’s Champion in Michelle McCool and the brand took a severe hit, when it lost solid workers in Gail Kim and Alicia Fox. The aftermath of the trade on Monday night, hurt because we’re huge fans of Gail and Alicia as well as the way SmackDown was booked in the past couple of months.

But I’m pleased to report, that the trades haven’t affected the quality of the show as this week business continued to boom for the Friday night show, showing no signs of mourning for the dearly departed Divas. Watch below as Melina teams up with an unlikely partner, Maria to take on the now heel again, Layla and McCool:

Click in for the full Redux:

Important Notice on Advertising & Diva Dirt Future

July 3, 2009July 3, 2009 by Melanie

We have recently learned that some of our visitors are being affected by spyware when visiting this site, because of advertisements served by our advertisers. First of all, I am truly sorry for anyone that has been affected through visiting this site. Rest assured, we have discontinued advertising served by this company. As a result, … Read more

Introducing the Diva Dirt Roundtable: July 2nd, 2009

November 5, 2018July 3, 2009 by Melanie

Diva Dirt is proud to introduce a new audio show for you guys, in addition to our audio bulletins — the Diva Dirt Roundtable! This panel discussion show features the entire Diva Dirt team including myself, Erin, Steven and Tiffany. In our Roundtable discussion, we aim to cover current topics from all of the major … Read more

Dixie Carter ‘Very Proud’ of the Knockouts Division

October 17, 2010July 3, 2009 by Melanie

In an interview with TNAwrestling.com, TNA President Dixie Carter talks about the company’s recent seven-year milestone. Yadda yadda, as interesting as it may be, we were much more interested to hear her comments on the Knockouts division — after all she is in a unique position of beingÂ a female head of a wrestling company. … Read more

Melina on Alicia Fox: “She Can Wrestle”

July 2, 2009 by Melanie

Looks like we aren’t the only ones fawning over Alicia Fox, as former Women’s Champion Melina sang the rookie’s praises in a radio interview earlier this week. Fresh from her Women’s Championship loss at The Bash, the Melina press tour continued as she was interviewed on B95 showing a lot more personality and humour than … Read more

Half-Year Awards: Melanie’s Guide to the First 6 Months of 2009

November 2, 2018July 2, 2009 by Melanie

It’s hard to believe it but we are already half way through 2009! It feels like it was just yesterday we announced the winners of our 2008 Year-End Awards but here we are, July already. And as we acclimatise ourselves to the summer weather, I’m feeling a tad reminiscent of the first six months of … Read more

Michelle McCool Needs Alicia Fox & Here’s Why…

October 17, 2010July 2, 2009 by Melanie

As I mourn the abrupt end of the relationship between Alicia Fox & Michelle McCool on SmackDown, it probably wasn’t a good idea that I came across this video… *Tears* “I wish I could quit you!” It’s official, Michelle needs Alicia. Is there anything this girl can’t do? She continues to grow as an in-ring … Read more

ECW & SmackDown Spoilers For Next Week

July 2, 2009 by Melanie

These shows air next week, on July 9th and 10th respectively. Next week’s ECW is pre-empted and airs on Thursday at 7pm ET. ECW Nikki Bella def. Katie Lea SmackDown Melina & Eve Torres def. Michelle McCool & Layla

Exclusive: Behind the Scenes at Wrestlicious

July 2, 2009 by Melanie

Earlier this year the ‘net was buzzing with the launch of a new all-female promotion Wrestlicious, led by Jimmy Hart with it’s hilarious and get-on-your-nerve catchy jingle embedded in all of our brains. Well Diva Dirt has teamed up with the folks at Wrestlicious to bring you exclusive content from the fledgling promotion ahead of … Read more

Your New Women’s Champion

July 2, 2009 by Melanie

The first promo shot of Michelle McCool with her newly won Women’s Championship was added to WWE.com today. Hopefully a full shoot will be released soon. On another note — I just noticed Michelle is sporting something of a five-head, ruh roh… Bring back the bangs, baby girl!

Melina Interviewed on ‘Sports Central’

July 1, 2009 by Melanie

We all know Melina can act the part; she’s awesome in the ring & always looks great, but then there’s the other side of being in the public eye — doing publicity. It’s always interesting [and rare] to see the Divas get interviewed on shows and stuff, seeing how they carry themselves etc. Check out … Read more

ECW (June 30, 2009) – Who Knew The Bellas Had It Like That?

July 1, 2009July 1, 2009 by Melanie

I gotta be honest, I didn’t think much would come of the Bella Twins’ move to ECW. I expected it would be their restover on the plane to Releaseville, but last night’s show actually booked the Bellas in a way that set up a future storyline. I’m sure we remember their brief feud before WrestleMania … Read more

Raw Redux (June 29, 2009) – Raw Returns to Form?

September 5, 2009July 1, 2009 by Melanie

I have been less than enamored with Monday Night Raw since the Draft in April. You could blame it on lousy booking, little storyline development and average at best in-ring work. But on the night of the 15 Superstar trade, it looks as though Raw has returned to form with an excellent and enjoyable fatal … Read more

SmackDown Spoilers: July 3rd, 2009

July 1, 2009 by Melanie

This week’s SmackDown spoilers are below. Show airs on Friday night. Check back to Diva Dirt on Friday for our Redux! Melina & Maria def. Layla & Michelle McCool. Melina pinned Layla after the inverted leg drop.

New Server!

July 1, 2009July 1, 2009 by Melanie

If you are seeing this message you have propogated to our new server. Due to the move, some comments that were made may have been lost because they were made after the backup was made. There are still a few issues with the site, but please bear with us! If you notice anything out of … Read more

Audio Bulletin: Thoughts on the 5 Woman Roster Shake Up

June 30, 2009 by Melanie

This audio started out as a ‘Twitter exclusive’ as I couldn’t access the main site due to our current hosting issues. In it, I gave an update on the current status of the site [which I later put up in text form on the site]. But I also talked in it about my thoughts on … Read more

Update on Diva Dirt Status

June 30, 2009June 30, 2009 by Melanie

Last night, we were e-mailed by our web host that they could no longer accomodate us on a shared hosting plan, as we are using up too many of their resources. We have been moved to a ‘transitional’ server, which you’ve probably noticed is much slower and loads infrequently. We have been offered a solution … Read more

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