Melanie JoshiMania came to an end today with a matinee show in Manhattan, NY, headlined by Sara Del Rey taking on Ayako Hamada in the main event. PREVIOUSLY: – JoshiMania Night 1 Results & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Aja Kong, Manami Toyota & More – JoshiMania Night 2 Results (Everett, MA): Aja Kong vs … Read more
TNA has released a new episode of its TNA Spin Cycle show hosted by Jeremy Borash. The latest episode features the “bad girls” of TNA, Karen Jarrett, Knockouts Champion Gail Kim, Rosita and Sarita. Watch below:
Impact Wrestling star Brooke Tessmacher has revealed that she once found tag team partner, Tara, “scary” — but now thinks of her as family! The bombshell Knockout, who celebrates her birthday today, says that she was intimidated by veteran Tara — previously Victoria in WWE — when she used to watch her on TV as … Read more
Extra co-host Maria Menounos, who will be returning to the WWE later this month for Tribute to the Troops, tweeted last night about her return to the ring and the training she’s undertaken. The 33-year-old wrote: “Started training for WWE Thursday [afternoon] and am so bruised & beaten up. Trained in an outdoor ring during … Read more
JoshiMania moves to Everett, MA for Night 2 featuring Aja Kong vs Ayako Hamada in the main event. PREVIOUSLY: – JoshiMania Night 1 Results & Extensive Photo Gallery: Del Rey vs Aja Kong, Manami Toyota & More Diva Dirt reader Dana Begeurie reporting… * Toshie Uematsu and Gami beat Cherry and Sawako Shimono. * Kaori … Read more
Former TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion, Brooke Tessmacher, has been one of 2011’s rising stars in the Knockouts division, but there was a time when she never thought she’d step into a wrestling ring again. Prior to joining TNA — now Impact Wrestling — in 2010, Brooke was once part of WWE as one third … Read more
Last night, CHIKARA kicked off its three-night JoshiMania extravaganza in Philadelphia, PA, in a show headlined by Sara Del Rey facing her idol, returning to the US for the first time in years, Aja Kong. Plus, Manami Toyota was presented the Diva Dirt Legacy Award. Complete results and an extensive photo gallery below. Exclusive: Sara … Read more
As reported last week, TNA Knockout Sarita — known as Dark Angel in Mexico’s CMLL promotion — had a scary moment when she slipped off the top turnbuckle as she went for a dive to the outside, falling to the floor below. Sarita received medical attention and other than bumps and bruises, was said to … Read more
Tonight at Night 1 of JoshiMania, Queen of Wrestling Sara Del Rey fulfills a career-long dream to face legendary Japanese star Aja Kong, who she cites as her idol. Earlier this week on DD360, we talked to Sara about the buzzworthy encounter, which headlines tonight’s opening night of JoshiMania in Philadelphia, PA, as well as … Read more
WWE.com has a new article up looking at the disension between the Chickbusters, AJ and Kaitlyn, pondering whether the former NXT winner is jealous of her pint-sized BFF. The article reads: Kaitlyn knows AJ’s dream – ever since sitting in Madison Square Garden with her father (READ), AJ has wanted to become a Diva. Best … Read more
Diva Dirt is proud to announce our first DVD release in conjunction with ChickFight, just in time for the holiday season! “ChickFight: On the Road, Volume 1” is available exclusively on Amazon right now! Pick it up at this link. Full details below: [notice]“CHICKFIGHT: ON THE ROAD, VOLUME 1” DVD NOW ON SALE! Presented by … Read more
The wait is over! JoshiMania finally begins tonight and will continue over the weekend in a three-day extravaganza presented by CHIKARA. Tonight, JoshiMania kicks off in Philadelphia, PA, headlined by Sara Del Rey vs Aja Kong. Tonight will also see the Diva Dirt Legacy Award presentation for Manami Toyota live in the ring. Tomorrow, the … Read more
In late October, WWE fans were shocked when the company announced the release of one of its most popular Divas, Maryse Ouellet. The whirlwind surrounding her release, including a release party celebrating her departure, has led to much speculation. Did she request it? Was it mutual? Is she done with wrestling? Well, in an exclusive … Read more
Having ruled over the independent scene in North America for the past several years, Sara Del Rey is looking for a new challenge — WWE. Sara, who has earned her moniker as “Queen of Wrestling” through her work in promotions like SHIMMER, CHIKARA and ROH, says that the one thing that’s eluded her is a … Read more
Author, actress and television host Maria Menounos will once again step into a WWE ring — for a good cause! Menounos, who is also the executive producer of the Afterbuzz network which features several former Divas, first wrestled when she was special guest co-host for Monday Night Raw in 2009. Maria impressed in a six-Diva … Read more
Ring of Honor may soon be rivaling WWE and TNA in the TV stakes with its own women’s division, reveals Queen of Wrestling, Sara Del Rey. Speaking to Diva Dirt exclusively on last night’s episode of DD360, Sara spoke about her current status with ROH and recent discussions with the company, including the prospect of … Read more
As fans will have seen in recent weeks, former NXT winner Kaitlyn has been showing off a new attitude and even ditched her Chickbusters tag team partner, AJ, following their tag team loss to Beth Phoenix and Natalya on SmackDown last week. According to the Wrestling Observer, there has been talk of adding Kaitlyn to … Read more
The trailer for the new season of World of Hurt, which airs on the Cave network in Canada, has been released. Replacing Lance Storm as trainer is WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper. The female cast includes recently signed WWE talent Taya Valkyrie, KC Spinelli, who appeared in Season 1, plus Sammy Hall and … Read more
As reported at the start of the month, Cheerleader Melissa had the honor of competing for All Japan Pro Wrestling, one of Japan’s top promotions, during their annual tour of Taiwan. AJPW rarely features female wrestlers, let alone American females, thus making it all the more prestigious. Melissa and Japanese wrestler Makoto (Tajiri’s SMASH promotion, … Read more
WSU has announced the full line-up for its January 21st joint show with NWS. The event will be main evented by former WWE Divas Champion Jillian facing off against TNA Knockout Traci Brooks with former WWE star Molly as special guest referee. The company has also released a partial line-up for the 5th Anniversary Show … Read more
A new rumor suggests that a former WWE Women’s Champion may be returning to the company for a new storyline. F4WOnline (via Lords of Pain) reports that WWE is close to bringing a name from the past to feud with current Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Natalya. However, it’s unknown who the Diva in question … Read more
Japanese legend and former WWE Women’s Champion Bull Nakano was backstage visiting at a Raw brand live event in Japan earlier today. Divas Champion Beth Phoenix tweeted a picture of herself with Nakano (see left), writing: “Myself and the legendary Bull Nakano…one of my greatest female inspirations. Loving Japan.” Nakano unofficially retired in 1996 but … Read more
Spoilers for the 12/8 episode of Impact on Spike TV below.
Tonight, WWE airs a live episode of SmackDown at 8pm ET on Syfy. Tune in to find out what the blue brand Divas will be up to. Discuss the show in the comments!
Per Amber O’Neal: Several independent females will be on hand signing autographs and taking pictures this Saturday, December 3rd, in Essington, PA, representing ArenaChicks. On hand will be Mia Yim, Sassy Stephie, Jenny Rose (formerly Jamilia Craft making her first US appearance under new gimmick), Annie Social and Kimber Lee. In addition, several TNA Knockouts … Read more