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NJPW rejected Kenny Omega on his idea for women’s match

March 4, 2019March 3, 2019 by Nick

Kenny Omega recently spoke with Tokyo-Sports in regards to leaving New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and transitioning to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Wrestling Inc. reported this discussion, and highlighted a moment that involved his push for women in NJPW, where currently women are not involved in-ring. Omega mentioned how AEW’s recently signed Aja Kong and Yuka … Read more

Paige responds to body shaming critic

March 3, 2019 by Nick

As reported by SEScoops a UK news outlet, Evening Standard reviewed the film “Fighting with My Family.” The review praises the film with a four out of the five-star ranking. What wasn’t positive was the misguided effort to celebrate body positivity for the film’s star Florence Pugh. Pugh portrays Paige in this heartwarming biopic of … Read more

Torrie Wilson to be inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame 2019 class

March 18, 2019March 2, 2019 by Nick

UPDATE: On Mar. 4, WWE confirmed that Torrie Wilson will, in fact, be going into the Hall of Fame Class of 2019. Torrie Wilson will be this year’s first solo female inductee into the Hall of Fame, according to an announcement on the WrestleVotes Twitter account. It was previously reported that Chyna will also be … Read more

NXT TakeOver: San Jose scheduled abnormally

March 2, 2019 by Nick

NXT TakeOver events normally have a strategic place for when they occur. The shows are traditionally the night before WWE PPVs. The formula for these events tends to revolve around the big four WWE pay-per-views and an additional one prior to a summer event. TakeOver events are crucial to the NXT product to showcase their … Read more

Creative writing role for WWE’s women’s division may change

March 2, 2019 by Nick

Johnny Russo has served as a creative writer for WWE since 2011. Russo has a history in sports journalism that includes both on-air and behind the scenes roles. He has served as a director, anchor and producer in his previous work. Last Word on Pro Wrestling is reporting that Russo will no longer remain in … Read more

PROGRESS reveal Jordynne Grace’s next Women’s Title match

March 18, 2019March 1, 2019 by Nick

UPDATE AS OF MARCH 14: Allie Kat revealed via Twitter that her title match against Jordynne Grace will not take place after all. In fact, she will not be appearing for Nova Pro Wrestling “for the foreseeable future.” Stay tuned to Diva Dirt as we report further updates as to why when further details reveal … Read more

WWE’s writing team welcomes Dana Warrior

March 18, 2019March 1, 2019 by Nick

As reported by Pro Wrestling Sheet, Dana Warrior is joining WWE’s writing team. According to PWS, multiple sources say she was at several television tapings throughout the week. She began working with the creative team where her focus is offering an additional female perspective to the programming. Dana Warrior is the wife of the late … Read more

Karen Q makes her NXT Live debut

March 1, 2019 by Nick

Former Ring of Honor star Karen Q made her debut for the NXT brand at a live event last evening in Tampa, FL. She was recently signed to WWE and reported to the Performance Center. Along with Rachael Ellering, Karen Q was the only other woman brought into this class. Her debut came in the … Read more

Rosemary re-signs with IMPACT Wrestling

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 by Nick

IMPACT Wrestling’s official Twitter account has confirmed that Rosemary has re-signed with the company. This was initially announced via the Press Pass podcast. She is a former Knockouts Champion with an impressive 266-day reign. Rosemary has recently returned from an injury that sidelined her for eight months. Her injury was a tear to her ACL … Read more

First look at this week’s WOW on AXS TV

February 28, 2019 by Nick

In just a few shorts weeks since Tessa Blanchard captured the vacant WOW Championship, she is feeling the heat. All eyes are on her title as Jungle Grrrl will continue to claw her way back to the gold. Jungle Grrrl has the longest reign of the title’s history, and is out to snag a second reign.

One of the upcoming matches for the new episode includes the Monster Of Madness, Havok, taking on the energetic Eye Candy. Eye Candy is currently healing up from neck surgery, and we here at Diva Dirt wish her a healthy recovery. Fans who would like to keep up with her recovery can visit her on social media @w_nightingale_ and @wow_eyecandy. Episodes of WOW were filmed last year, explaining the difference in Eye Candy’s health.

Other matches on this episode include Jessie Jones vs. Chantilly Chella, The Temptress vs. Fire, Azteca vs. Kobra Moon, and The Beverly Hills Babe vs. Jungle Grrrl. Jungle Grrrl has Blanchard in her sights, but is she focused enough on her current challenger to get that chance?

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Check out a first look of the newest episode in the video at the top of this article!

Check out new episodes of WOW every Friday on AXS TV, starting at 9 p.m. EST.

Check back with Diva Dirt on further action and news from the Women of Wrestling! Who will be after Tessa’s title next?

Velvet Sky on her negative experience backstage with WWE

February 27, 2019 by Nick

The former two-time Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky explained her experience with WWE from 2006. Her response was a reply to Joey Ryan explaining his experience as an enhancement talent. This time period was prior to when she reached success with the Impact Wrestling promotion. Ryan’s original tweet explains how he experienced negative reactions from WWE’s … Read more

Becky Lynch thinks the women had the better Rumble match

February 26, 2019 by Nick

In January, we witnessed the second annual Women’s Royal Rumble match. Fans seem to have preferred this year’s women’s match over the men’s. The former SmackDown Women’s Champion and current Royal Rumble winner, Becky Lynch says the women were better. From The Sun Sport, Lynch opened up about her feelings from the Royal Rumble. The … Read more

Lacey Evans’ weird runway moments might have a point

February 22, 2019 by Nick

The self-proclaimed Lady of WWE, Lacey Evans made her main roster debut in January. She was part of a select few, including Nikki Cross, as call-ups from the NXT brand. At this time, Evans and Cross have yet to find a home on either RAW or SmackDown. Cross has had a few matches on both … Read more

WSU returns with Something Entirely New event

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 by Nick

Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU) returns in March with their first event since June. Their last event, Breaking Barriers V, saw both the WSU Championship – as well as the WSU Spirit Championship – change hands. The WSU Champion is Tessa Blanchard, who defeated Mercedes Martinez and ended her 490-day reign. Jordynne Grace defeated Kiera Hogan … Read more

Zelina Vega and Aleister Black’s wedding photos revealed

February 21, 2019 by Nick

Zelina Vega is still freshly in her newlywed phase with Alesiter Black. The couple recently tied the knot in November. Wednesday, Wrestling, Inc. shared photos from the wedding that were released by David Herro. Herro officiated the ceremony. The relationship between Vega and Black took some fans by surprise. The pair have made a point … Read more

Sasha Banks & Bayley welcome all challengers for tag titles

February 19, 2019 by Nick

Sasha Banks and Bayley emerged victorious in their Elimination Chamber match last Sunday to become the first ever WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. On RAW this week, the Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection took to the crowd to recap their journey. During their celebration, they revealed that they will defend their titles not only on RAW, but … Read more

Mandy Rose gives her view on intergender wrestling

February 15, 2019 by Nick

Intergender wrestling is a hot topic in wrestling. WWE recently brought it back into conversation when Nia Jax took out R-Truth and entered as the last entrant into the Men’s Royal Rumble match. Since then, a match between Jax and Dean Ambrose was announced for a house show before getting scrapped. Mandy Rose recently gave … Read more

The Bella Twins leave Total Divas as Ronda Rousey joins the cast

February 13, 2019 by Nick

The Bella Twins will not be returning to the upcoming ninth season of Total Divas as reported earlier today by Pro Wrestling Sheet. This decision is said to have been made at the end of last season. The original cast members have decided to leave the show to focus on their spinoff show Total Bellas. Total … Read more

Ruby Riott informs Ronda Rousey to not overlook her

February 12, 2019 by Nick

A lot is happening at the top of the RAW women’s division leading up to WrestleMania in April. Ronda Rousey is sitting at the top of the roster as champion. Becky Lynch won the Royal Rumble match giving her a title shot against the champion at WrestleMania, but Lynch’s opportunity quickly dissolved on last night’s … Read more

International Superstar Shake-Up announced for post-WrestleMania

February 8, 2019 by Nick

Yesterday on WWE’s Twitter account, an International Superstar Shake-Up has been announced to follow WrestleMania this April. The “international” aspect is suggested due to it taking place in Canada. Since 2016, this will be the third year in a row since WWE split their roster into brands from the Draft that a Shake-Up will occur. … Read more

Asuka responds to Mandy Rose’s challenge for her title

February 8, 2019 by Nick

WWE took to Twitter yesterday in order to garner up a discussion on who will be next in line for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. Asking who will “step up” has stirred up many responses by both fans and wrestlers. For the upcoming Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, neither main roster champion has a title match booked on … Read more

SHINE Nova title match set for EVOLVE 121

February 6, 2019 by Nick

Aja Perera was successful in defending her title last month against Kiera Hogan at SHINE 56. After she won the match, her business partner Ayla Fox announced Perera’s next title defense. Perera is set to defend her SHINE Nova Championship in a tag team match against rivals the Cutie Pie Club at SHINE 57. Prior … Read more

Priscilla Kelly grosses out opponent with controversial move

February 2, 2019 by Nick

Independent wrestler Priscilla Kelly continues to participate in controversial matches. Kelly was involved in a tag team match, as reported by Pro Wrestling Sheet, with her partner Darby Allin, facing the team of Delilah Doom and Eli Everfly at The Ultimate Bar Brawl, in Atlanta. At the culmination of the match, Kelly “threw up” on … Read more

Lisa Marie Varon to face Melina in first-ever match

January 23, 2019 by Nick

MCW Pro Wrestling continues their Winter Blast Tour this upcoming weekend. The promotion last weekend witnessed Scarlett Bordeaux win, and subsequently lose, the MCW Rage TV Championship within 24 hours. This coming weekend, two former WWE Women’s Champions will square off for the promotion. Lisa Marie Varon (known in WWE as Victoria) and Melina will … Read more

Announce team has been revealed for Royal Rumble

January 22, 2019 by Nick

According to WWE, they have announced their line up for their announce team for the Royal Rumble and its Kickoff panel. The Kickoff show begins at 5 p.m. EST and has a slew of panelists set to appear. The first hour will consist of regulars such as Jonathan Coachman, Booker T, and Jerry “The King” … Read more

Scarlett Bordeaux stripped of MCW Rage TV Championship

January 21, 2019January 20, 2019 by Nick

Just yesterday, Diva Dirt reported that IMPACT Wrestling star Scarlett Bordeaux made history for MCW Pro Wrestling. Bordeaux won the MCW Rage TV Championship this past Friday night. This was Night One of the MCW Winter Blast Tour. The significance of this win was that it was a female winning a male title for the … Read more

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