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AJ Lee redefined WWE Divas Era

February 14, 2020March 10, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

Pioneers is a series dedicated to the women who pushed forward the evolution in women’s wrestling. Diva Dirt staff will highlight women with spotlight pieces all March, in honor of Women’s History Month. It’s hard to imagine where the WWE women’s division would be right now if it weren’t for AJ Lee. It seems to … Read more

Melina’s most memorable moments in WWE

March 10, 2019March 9, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

Melina Perez wrestled for WWE from 2004 to 2011, starting with then-developmental territory OVW in March. After making her official debut in 2005, she eventually became one of the most iconic women from that era. She had a unique look and presence, but she also managed to match excellent mic skills with tremendous in-ring work. … Read more

Potential names mentioned for WWE’s Superstar Search

March 10, 2019March 8, 2019 by Nick

It was reported at the end of January that WWE is collaborating with Bunim-Murray on a reality show to find the next female WWE Superstar. Although all the details haven’t been fully announced, it has been concluded that the casting has wrapped up. The cast has yet to be revealed, but according to Squared Circle … Read more

WWE announces Watch Along for Fastlane debut

March 10, 2019March 7, 2019 by Nick

The road to WrestleMania is in full swing and the Fastlane pay-per-view is set to take off this Sunday. WWE is creating a way to watch this event with extra fun attached. They have announced Watch Along, a way to watch the pay-per-view from backstage during the show. Pat McAfee will host this special event. … Read more

Miesha Tate agrees Ronda Rousey worked herself into a shoot

March 10, 2019March 7, 2019 by Lauren Founds

Diva Dirt released an exclusive report last week that Ronda Rousey had worked herself into a shoot during the Twitter feud with Becky Lynch. Lynch had gone too far when she used Rousey’s husband as the butt of a joke and hit a cord with Rousey. Rousey is new to the business and obviously let … Read more

Ronda Rousey not advertised for events after WrestleMania

March 6, 2019 by Lauren Founds

WWE is known for changing their plans at the eleventh hour but it is starting to appear that Ronda Rousey is taking a break after WrestleMania. She is currently not advertised for any events past the post-WrestleMania Raw on April 8th. As we reported back in January, Rousey does plan to take a hiatus and … Read more

Ronda Rousey finally embraces her bad reputation

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 by Mykel Cesare

Last week, after once again being attacked by Becky Lynch during a match, an incensed Ronda Rousey demanded that Vince McMahon get out to the ring and lift Becky Lynch’s 60-day suspension. Who she got instead was Stephanie McMahon. The Billion Dollar Princess promptly told The Baddest Woman on the Planet that the suspension will … Read more

Alicia Fox might be the reason for Arn Anderson’s release

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

A week or so ago, WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling veteran Arn Anderson was released by WWE. At the time, no reason was given as to why the former Horseman was let go after nearly 20 years with the company. However, new details are emerging regarding an incident that might’ve sent Mr. Anderson packing. … Read more

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

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

Sources say Ronda Rousey worked herself into a shoot

March 18, 2019March 1, 2019 by Lauren Founds

Unless you having been living under a rock, you should be aware of the controversial Twitter exchange that occurred yesterday between Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch. Sources within WWE and close to Diva Dirt have learned Ronda Rousey is legitimately pissed off at Lynch, following the social media feud. It seems the two women have … Read more

Madison Rayne returns to IMPACT Wrestling

March 1, 2019 by Dean Buckley

Madison Rayne, who parted ways with Ring of Honor this week after just six months with the company, has signed with IMPACT Wrestling. IMPACT confirmed the news today with an announcement on their official Twitter account. Rayne is a five-time Knockouts Champion, as well as a two-time Knockouts Tag Team Champion. Her first tag title … Read more

Priscilla Kelly announces free agency on Twitter

February 28, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

This evening, Priscilla Kelly announced via Twitter that she was a free agent, and asked her followers where she should wrestle next. Kristen Ashly of Diva Dirt reached out to Kelly to comment on her free agency. She commented on her departure as being amicable, and expressed how ready she was to move on to … Read more

Five more wrestlers AEW should sign immediately

March 1, 2019February 27, 2019 by Dean Buckley

All Elite Wrestling have made slow progress with their women’s division as of yet. While the men’s division grows like clockwork, they haven’t yet signed enough women for an eight-person tournament. Bea Priestley was announced as a new signee on the latest episode of Road to Double or Nothing and while that news is certainly … Read more

All Elite Wrestling announces newest signee Bea Priestley

February 27, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

As previously reported, Brandi Rhodes revealed that she would be announcing a new female talent on the latest episode of “Road to Double or Nothing.” Today, All Elite Wrestling confirmed Bea Priestley will be their newest signee. Priestley got her start in January 2016 with UK-based promotion, IPW. She is also well-known for her time … Read more

LuFisto announces her retirement

February 26, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

It is with a heavy heart and a tear in our eyes that we must report that wrestling veteran LuFisto has just announced her retirement. It was just last Monday that we reported about LuFisto’s nagging knee injury that kept her off of the Femme Fatales 21 card. She sustained the sprain in her right … Read more

SmackDown Women’s Championship match set for Fastlane

February 26, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

Looks like another match was announced for Fastlane. After this week’s episode of SmackDown went off the air, WWE confirmed via a Twitter exclusive that Asuka will defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Mandy Rose. Mandy made an official announcement after SmackDown during a backstage interview with Kayla Braxton. This challenge is coming off the … Read more

Women’s Tag Title match is set for Fastlane

February 25, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

A new match was announced for Fastlane on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw. Sasha Banks and Bayley will defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Nia Jax and Tamina. This will be their first televised title defense since the Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection won the titles to become the inaugural champions back at … Read more

10 must-see Paige WWE matches for new fans

March 1, 2019February 25, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

“Fighting With My Family”, the Paige biopic, opened this past weekend. It was a funny and poignant look into Paige’s early years, pro-wrestling, and the story of the Knight family. Paige’s ascension from British wrestling staple to a WWE superstar is filled with incredible highs and lows. The movie does a good job telling the … Read more

LuFisto reveals she has a serious injury

February 25, 2019 by Lauren Founds

LuFisto took to Twitter to announce she is dealing with a serious injury. She was scheduled to face Allysin Kay this past Friday night at Femmes Fatales 21 in Ontario, Canada, but had to pull out due to an injury from falling down the stairs. She was originally diagnosed with a severe sprain, but feared … Read more

Honoring first black Women’s World Champion Sandy Parker

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 by Philip Lindsey

Twenty-five years before Jacqueline defeated Sable to win the newly-revived WWF Women’s Championship, Sandy Parker became the first black woman to win a major World Championship. While other black pioneers in women’s wrestling were forgotten or excluded, this no-nonsense Canadian wrestler wrote her own name, wrestling under her real name, in history books in Japan. … Read more

Boss ‘N’ Hug Connection make surprise NXT taping appearance

February 21, 2019 by Lauren Founds

Last night during the NXT tapings at Full Sail, the newly crowned Women’s Tag Team Champions surprised the crowd. Sasha Banks and Bayley got a huge pop, according to those in attendance. As we reported this week, the Women’s Tag Team Championships will be defended on Raw, SmackDown and NXT. Boss ‘N’ Hug made that … Read more

Britt Baker cites Brandi Rhodes as a reason for choosing AEW

February 21, 2019February 20, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

During the “Double Or Nothing” rally held in Jacksonville on Jan. 8, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced Britt Baker as one of their first female signees. Since then, other women wrestlers have been signed to the promotion, including Penelope Ford, Kylie Rae, and Nyla Rose. While the division is still being formed, and meetings are … Read more

Women wrestlers speak out about intergender wrestling

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by Kristen Ashly

Intergender wrestling, wrestling that occurs when a male and female wrestler compete against each other, has been a hot topic since wrestling’s birth. Every few years, the debate comes full-circle, and we see discussion on intergender wrestling pop up on television, the internet, and in print. In like any debate, clear battle lines are drawn, … Read more

ICYMI: Taya Valkyrie’s street fight defense vs. Tessa Blanchard

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by Joe Anthony Myrick

In case you missed it, Impact Wrestling aired its Uncaged event; which was essentially a free pay-per-view show. The show itself was headlined by Johnny Impact’s Four Way title defense, but the big takeaway coming out of the event is its opening title match. That match was a Street Fight between Knockouts Champion Taya Valkyrie and the challenger, Tessa Blanchard.

The match served as Taya’s very first title defense since winning the title at Homecoming last month. It was only fitting that her first defense was not only against the former champion who she beat for the belt, but a woman who she’s been embroiled in a bitter rivalry with since September.

The match is being hailed as an early contender for Match of the Year and with good reason. Both Knockouts traded slaps, chops, spears and chair shots for several minutes until Taya stomped Tessa through a table to retain her Knockouts Championship.

In case you missed it, Impact posted a Top 5 highlight reel of the match’s most insane moments to their YouTube page. Check out the video above.

New episodes of Impact Wrestling can be viewed every Friday night at 10 p.m. ET/PT either on the Pursuit Channel or on Impact’s Twitch livestream.

Chyna to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame

February 18, 2019 by Mykel Cesare

As originally reported by ESPN, word around the wrestling world this morning is that the late Joanie “Chyna” Laurer would be included into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. It was noted, however, she would not be inducted alone, but part of the faction D-Generation X. WWE are now confirming that D-Generation X will, … Read more

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