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The new relaunch of World of Sport Wrestling will debut on ITV on July 28. Ahead of its premiere WOSW has announced its roster. Headed by the return of Viper, who won the first women’s singles match last year, independent talent announced so far include: Ayesha Raymond Kasey Owens Kay Lee Ray Bea Preistly Rachel … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground review, Believers. We’re treated for the second consecutive week in a row with women’s action as Ivelisse makes her presence felt against Joey Ryan. This match carries a special stipulation, whoever wins will gain an Aztec Medallion and with it a chance to compete for the Gift of the … Read more
GLOW Season 2 premiered on Netflix on June 29 to critical acclaim. Now the series is receiving numerous nominations for its original concept. The nominees for the 70th Emmy Awards were revealed this morning and GLOW is receiving 10 nominations that include: Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Directing- Pilot Outstanding Supporting Actress – Betty Gilpin Outstanding … Read more
Another woman making waves on the indies is making her way to Women of Honor. The promotion announced Kay Lee Ray will make her debut next month. She’ll be appearing in her home country during Ring of Honor’s Honor Re-United – Edinburgh event on August 16. ROH had this to say about her: “Since 2009, Kay … Read more
After serving Jeremiah Crane his comeuppance two weeks ago, Ivelisse is back in action tonight on Lucha Underground as she takes on Joey Ryan. WEDNESDAY! Ivelisse is having none of it from Joey Ryan! Catch an all-new @LuchaElRey 8p ET on @ElReyNetwork! #luchaunderground #luchalibre #wrestling #prowrestling #joeyryan #ivelisse #action #tv #ridewithelrey pic.twitter.com/QGcWjmYdBa — Lucha Underground … Read more
Rumblings of a former Divas Champion participating in the Mae Young Classic II began emerging last week and now WWE has confirmed the first participant for the MYC. ESPN has revealed Kaitlyn will return to the ring this summer to participate in the tournament. WWE had this to say about the announcement: “Rising to fame … Read more
Viper is slated to make her Women of Honor debut next month. The promotion announced her awaited arrival for Ring of Honor’s Honor Re-United – Edinburgh event. WOH had this to say about Viper: “Known as “The Vixen of Violence”, Viper is the current SWA Champion in STARDOM, a title defended across countries in STARDOM’s partner … Read more
Sabotage Wrestling, an independent wrestling promotion that heavily features women’s wrestling, will transition to new management. The San Marcos, Texas-based promotion made the announcement last week. The promotion was started to help highlight women’s wrestling in a better light and to create another opportunity for women everywhere to be able to showcase their talents, inside and … Read more
Since leaving the ring AJ Mendez, fka AJ Lee, has been working to reduce the stigma against mental illness. Her latest work appears in Bustle as an op-ed where she opens up about how she deals with depressive episodes brought on by her bipolar disorder. Most people know Bipolar Disorder by name, but I’m often … Read more
Yesterday we reported on Taeler Hendrix’s allegations against current Ring of Honor champion Jay Lethal. She claims he made sexual advances toward her and upon her refusal her ROH career was sabotaged. ROH has released a statement to PWTorch about the matter and the company will be following up with an investigation. The statement says, … Read more
Welcome to the new Ice Box Temple, Believers! I’m excited to bring you my first Lucha Underground review of the season. This week’s episode opens up with all eyes on Catrina. Caught between two worlds she’s looking for a way back to life. Last week her man Mil Muertes defeated both Jeremiah Crane, with some … Read more
Taeler Hendrix is making allegations against current ROH Champion Jay Lethal, claiming that her Ring of Honor, Women of Honor career was sabotaged after rejecting Lethal’s sexual advances. Taeler Hendrix worked for ROH in 2011 and once again from 2015-2017. Hendrix announced her ROH departure on April 4, 2017, and the 29-year-old has been working … Read more
Newly wedded couple Johnny Mundo and Taya are the focus of this week’s Lucha Underground. Both leaders of the Worldwide Underground are set to meet Kobra Moon and her tribe on tonight’s episode. LU has released this preview: “Celebrate Independence Day at The Temple, trust us this is one firecracker episode you do not want … Read more
Battle Championship Wrestling has been holding a tournament to crown its first Women’s Champion for the past few months. The likes of Ivelisse and a returning Danielle Moinet, fka Summer Rae, participated. This past weekend, June 30, Indi Hartwell defeated Ivelisse in the final round to become the inaugural champion. First ever BCW women's champion … Read more
All In is being touted as the biggest wrestling experience and first of its kind, featuring wrestling matches along with a showcasing a giant convention that will include signings, podcasts, and more fan events. It will feature the likes of Tessa Blanchard, Chelsea Green, and Madison Rayne. However, one Independent standout has dropped out of … Read more
WWE is reporting that the leader of the Riott Squad, Ruby Riott, suffered an injury this past weekend. According to WWE.com, Ruby suffered a knee injury during a house show and she was scheduled to undergo an MRI yesterday, July 2. WWE doesn’t have any other updates yet on her condition or how long she’ll be … Read more
RISE 8 – Outback took place on Friday, June 29, in South Gate, CA. Chaos continued in the tag division as a variety of teams are making their last push to become the first Guardians of RISE Tag Team Champions. Delilah Doom also put her belt on the line against former champion Shotzi Blackheart. Results courtesy of … Read more
Io Shirai departed her home promotion of STARDOM earlier this month and now WWE is making it official that the ace is coming. The announcement was made during WWE’s Live event in Tokyo: View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWE (@wwe) WWE had this to say about her accomplishments: “A ring veteran … Read more
WWE announced today, June 21, that tickets for the upcoming Mae Young Classic II will begin going on sale tomorrow, June 22. The tapings will occur on Wednesday, Aug. 8, and Thursday, Aug. 9 from Full Sail Live in Orlando, Fla. According to WWE’s announcement, this year’s competition will again feature 32 women from 12 … Read more
Lucha Underground is back tonight for its second episode and with it the gauntlet and an Aztec medallion come into play. Ivelisse looks to be in action tonight and we’ll catch a glimpse of Catrina after her defeat last season. LU has released this preview for tonight’s episode: “In the newest episode of Lucha Underground, … Read more
Io Shirai departed from STARDOM this past weekend, June 17. In front of a sold-out house in Korakuen Hall in Japan, she teamed up with Mayu Iwatani to defeat Kagetsu & Hazuki of Oedo Tai. https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/1008592860403437569 Shirai teaming with Iwatani was a reformation of the tag team Thunder Rock for one last time. Previously the two … Read more
Every year ESPN The Magazine releases a special issue featuring the best bodies in sports. This year is the BODY issue’s 10th anniversary and for the first time will showcase a woman from WWE. Charlotte Flair revealed she will take part of this special feature: No designer clothes, no makeup, no filters.Nothing to hide. Everything … Read more
AXS TV, known for broadcasting NJPW’s English commentated events, will bring a women’s wrestling show to its network. The company will partner with WOW-Women of Wrestling, Jeanie Buss, Mark Burnett (also Lucha Underground producer), and the original GLOW Founder David McLane and MGM Television to broadcast WOW events. AXS TV, which is a partnership between Mark … Read more
STARDOM has revealed which gaijin talent will compete for the company’s upcoming 5 STAR Grand Prix Tournament, which is set to kick off on August 18th. Talent includes Rachael Ellering, Viper, Nicole Savoy, and more. Check out the names below: Rachael Ellering, the daughter of Paul Ellering and a graduate of Lance Storm’s Storm Wrestling Academy. This … Read more
Last night, June 17, after Money in the Bank a fan allegedly attacked Paige. Paige shared this on her Instagram, which was captured by Sean Ross of Fightful.com, about the incident: “To the fan that decided to pie face me through my car window and then told me to ‘lose some weight, Paige’ you inspired … Read more
Women in the wrestling business are starting to speak out more about their experiences with sexual abuse and assault from male trainers, promoters, and other wrestlers. Independent wrestler and former Pro-wrestling EVE Champion Sammii Jayne is the latest to come forward with a story of her own. She wrote: “When you are a trainer act … Read more