[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] According to a new report, a full-time return to the ring is not in the cards for Nikki Bella. Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that Nikki was scheduled to appear on last night’s Raw in support of Team Total Divas, but cancelled the appearance due to the risk involved. It … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WrestlingKnockouts.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Velvet Sky may be the next Knockout to part ways with TNA. PWInsider is reporting that Velvet’s contract is set to expire in “three to four” weeks, and it is unknown if she plans on resigning. Velvet’s Beautiful People teammate Angelina Love recently revealed that she parted ways with TNA … Read more
In honor of her upcoming WWE Hall of Fame induction, celebrate the career of Diva Dirt Legacy Award winner Jacqueline with this special Diva Dirt Hype video tribute. With a career spanning three decades, the video relives Jacqueline’s greatest moments from USWA, WCW, WWE, TNA and more. Watch the latest Diva Dirt Hype below: Music: … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WrestlingKnockouts.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Angelina Love has parted ways with TNA. The six-time Knockouts Champion, who gave birth to her first child last week, confirmed her free agent status on Twitter tonight, revealing that her TNA contract expired during her pregnancy: 9 days post delivery…this free agent will start posting videos soon of my … Read more
On this Tuesday’s episode of Total Divas, Brie and Nikki Bella pitch their big idea for a lingerie line that “pays it forward.” The duo meet with an entrepreneur to pitch their line, which would donate a pair of underwear to women in need with every purchase. While the idea doesn’t fall flat, it may … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Jacqueline‘s WWE Hall of Fame inductors have been revealed. WWE.com has announced that Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley will induct the two-time Women’s Champion during next weekend’s ceremony. The WWE.com article notes that the Dudleyz are close friends with Jacqueline, Bubba revealing that they were her first choice for the … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Brie Bella‘s retirement may be imminent. Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that the former Divas Champion will officially retire after this year’s post-WrestleMania Raw. The report notes that Brie’s decision to retire earlier than expected is connected to her husband Daniel Bryan‘s health issues, which recently forced him to pull … Read more
On this Tuesday’s episode of Total Divas, Natalya and Mandy Rose hit the ring for some training and pre-vacation bonding. Natalya believes that the trip will help her and Mandy grow closer, but confesses that she worries that the unpredictable behavior of her father, Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, may ruin it all. She hopes that … Read more
On this Tuesday’s episode of Total Divas, Brie Bella‘s lingerie designing ambitions are dampened by Nikki‘s insistence that they can’t go at it alone. When Brie tries to dive head-first into designing and producing a pair of underwear on her own, Nikki provides constant critiques. She tries to convince Brie that if they want to … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: ImpactWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] TNA has confirmed the signing of its newest Knockout, Cherry Bomb. The signing, which was first rumored earlier this week, has now been announced on TNA’s official website. The article lists Cherry Bomb under her real name, Laura Dennis. Laura is included alongside four other signees: her husband Jesse “Pepper … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Total Divas continued its upward climb in the ratings, drawing 663,000 viewers this week according to Showbuzz Daily. This is up from last week’s 650,000 viewers and continues the show’s rebound from the series low numbers drawn a few weeks ago. In the 18-49 demo, the episode drew a 0.31 … Read more
A dramatic turn of events at last night’s WWE Main Event tapings has added two new Divas to the team of Lana, Naomi and Tamina: Emma and Summer Rae. A WrestleMania challenge prior to Raw put the team at a numbers disadvantage against Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Natalya and Paige, but the tables were turned … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Eve Torres is set to guest star on an upcoming episode of Supergirl. CBS has released a synopsis of the show’s penultimate season one episode, which lists the three-time Divas Champion as appearing as Maxima: “Myriad” – Kara must find a way to free her friends when Non (Chris Vance) … Read more
Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy women’s wrestling event along the way. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Impact Wrestling (3/15/16): Maria Kanellis & Mike Bennett defeat Gail Kim & Drew … Read more
Tonight in the Raw Pre-Show, a challenge was laid down for WrestleMania. In a backstage segment, Alicia Fox, Natalya and Paige confronted Lana, telling her that they were on Brie Bella‘s side in the Divas’ ongoing feud. They went on to challenge Lana, Naomi, Tamina and a partner of their choosing to a Eight-Diva Tag … Read more
Cherry Bomb may be TNA’s newest Knockout. PWInsider is reporting that Cherry Bomb – real name Laura Dennis – has been signed by the company. This would make her one of the five acquisitions hyped yesterday by TNA Executive Bob Ryder: Always tough seeing people go, especially friends like @REALBobbyRoode & @TheEricYoung.Still a great roster … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: SHIMMER” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] SHIMMER has released new details on its next tournament, which will crown the first Heart of SHIMMER Champion. The tournament, which was first announced in January, will feature the same format as SHIMMER 70’s 12-woman SHIMMER Title tournament. SHIMMER has revealed the tournament’s first six participants: Cheerleader Melissa, Cherry Bomb, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: EVEWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today, Pro Wrestling: EVE held its first show in three years when it presented “Let’s Make History!”, the first all-women wrestling show to take place in London, England. The event saw Rhia O’Reilly win the Pro Wrestling: EVE Title back from Nikki Storm, the very woman who ended her 450+ … Read more
On this Tuesday’s episode of Total Divas, Eva Marie admits that she’s not as enthusiastic about “Red and Gold” as Mandy Rose is. When the duo seek advice on how to package their team from coaches Sara Del Rey and Sarah Stock, Eva realizes that pairing with Mandy might hold her back. With a NXT … Read more
WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon appeared on this morning’s Rachael Ray Show, discussing the importance of the female roles within the WWE, playing a villain on television and more. When discussing the process of playing a heel, Stephanie recounted how she paid a visit to a children’s hospital to announce the WWE’s new partnership … Read more
On this Tuesday’s episode of Total Divas, Paige connects with a fan and promises to help him take a big step in his life. When Paige and Alicia Fox meet up with the fan, he shares his story, revealing that he wants to come out to his family, but fears that they will react negatively, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WrestlingKnockouts.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Angelina Love has given birth to her first child. The six-time Knockouts Champion gave birth to a son on Thursday, which she anticipated last week in a post to Instagram. Her husband, fellow TNA wrestler Davey Richards, posted a photo with his son to Facebook: Posted by Wesley Richards on Thursday, … Read more
NXT Women’s Champion Bayley‘s next title defense has been booked for NXT TakeOver: Dallas. As announced on tonight’s NXT, she will defend her title against Asuka. JUST ANNOUNCED: @WWEAsuka vs. @itsBayleyWWE at #NXTTakeOver Dallas for the #WWENXT Women's Championship! https://t.co/naXyolL4Bt — WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2016 NXT GM William Regal made the match official following … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Total Divas rebounded in the ratings this week, drawing 650,000 viewers according to Showbuzz Daily. This is the show’s highest viewership in three weeks, bouncing back from two weeks of series low ratings. In the 18-49 demo, the episode scored a 0.31 rating. This is up from last week’s 0.25 … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: yahoo.co.jp” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to a new edition of the Joshi Wrestling Weekly! I know it has been awhile, but we are now looking to bring back this column as a regular feature on Diva Dirt again. Lots of results and news from Japan to discuss, as well as a closer look at young wrestler Kaho … Read more
Yesterday, the WWE officially revealed Jacqueline as the latest addition to the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016. An announcement on Raw was accompanied by a video highlighting Jacqueline’s career, the full version of which has been posted to the WWE’s YouTube channel. The video featured praise from several of today’s Divas and fellow … Read more