Happy Halloween! We’re celebrating our eighth anniversary of dreaming up Halloween costumes for the women of wrestling. This year, we’ll be splitting up the women into three categories: NXT, TNA/Lucha Underground and WWE. But before you see this year’s picks, be sure to catch up on the past seven years of this feature: 2008 2009: … Read more
Diva Dirt has learned new details about Cheerleader Melissa‘s role in Lucha Underground. Contrary to earlier reports, Melissa will not be portraying the sister of Marty “The Moth” Martinez. She will be playing a different role altogether: one that plays heavily into Lucha Underground’s tribe mythology. We’re told that her character will be an important … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photos: USANetwork.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tough Enough competitors Gabi Castrovinci and Giorgia Piscina have responded to allegations that “troubling” parts of their pasts have prevented them from being signed by the WWE. GiGi’s involvement in the story came as the result of a mix-up by Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, who initially stated that she would … Read more
Cheerleader Melissa is joining Lucha Underground for its season season. Melissa, at two-time SHIMMER Champion who previously competed for TNA, is said by the Wrestling Observer to be playing the sister of Marty “The Moth” Martinez, who most recently squared off with Sexy Star in an attempt to claim her Aztec medallion. Melissa started filming … Read more
Happy Halloween! We’re celebrating our eighth anniversary of dreaming up Halloween costumes for the women of wrestling. This year, we’ll be splitting up the women into three categories: NXT, TNA/Lucha Underground and WWE. But before you see this year’s picks, be sure to catch up on the past seven years of this feature: 2008 2009: … Read more
To celebrate the release of WWE 2K16 yesterday in North America, WWE has published “entrance mashups”, showing Superstars and Divas making their entrances in someone else’s trademark style. In one of the videos, Nikki Bella‘s entrance is mashed up with John Cena‘s, showing her whipping out his “Never Give Up” towel and charging to the … Read more
Paige is the subject of Michael Cole‘s latest sit down interview for WWE.com, covering topics from the origins of the Diva Revolution and the breakup of Team PCB to the identity of Natalya‘s attacker. When Cole asks her what happened to the Paige who was “respectful and wide-eyed”, she says she’s exactly the same person. … Read more
Happy Halloween! We’re celebrating our eighth anniversary of dreaming up Halloween costumes for the women of wrestling. This year, we’ll be splitting up the women into three categories: NXT, TNA/Lucha Underground and WWE. But before you see this year’s picks, be sure to catch up on the past seven years of this feature: 2008 2009: … Read more
Despite recent setbacks, Ronda Rousey still hopes to compete in a WWE ring one day, setting her sights firmly on the Divas Title. At a press conference for her fight at UFC 193, Rousey spoke about her future goals, expressing her hope to win world championships in boxing and jiu-jitsu as well as the WWE’s … Read more
After suffering betrayal at the hands of Paige on Raw, Charlotte and Becky Lynch caught up with Eden on Raw Fallout to share their reactions. Both Divas appear to be at a loss for words, Becky admitting that they should have expected Paige to betray them. Becky says Paige showed her true colors: her black … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: ImpactWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] The Knockouts will do battle in the main event of this week’s Impact as Awesome Kong and Gail Kim go head to head in TNA World Title Series. The news was announced by TNA President Dixie Carter today on Instgram: Proud to present Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong as the … Read more
Nikki Bella is the latest Diva to share her experience with the paranormal for WWE’s Superstar Ghost Stories series. Nikki’s story centers on a hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. When she returned from celebrating Vickie Guerrero‘s birthday, Nikki noticed a chill in her room, despite the A/C being off. When she went to the bathroom to … Read more
Tonight at Hell in a Cell, Charlotte‘s first Divas Title defense was a successful one. She took on Nikki Bella – the woman she defeated for the title at Night of Champions – in the official rematch. Nikki, without Alicia Fox or Brie by her side as per an official ruling that banned all outsiders … Read more
The premiere episode of WWE’s Breaking Ground made its premiere today, giving fans an inside look at the struggles of the women and men striving to make a name for themselves in NXT. The episode opens with an appearance by NXT Women’s Champion Bayley and features nearly every Diva on the NXT roster. NXT Assistant … Read more
Leading up to Hell in a Cell tonight, we’re looking back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re looking to 2013, when Divas Champion AJ Lee defended her title against Brie Bella. This was the second PPV in a row in which Brie challenged AJ for the belt. Much like … Read more
Leading up to Hell in a Cell tomorrow night, we’re looking back at memorable Diva moments from the history of the Pay-Per-View. Today, we’re looking to 2012, when Divas Champion Eve Torres defended her title in a Triple Threat match against Kaitlyn and Layla. Kaitlyn was finally getting the title shot she missed out on … Read more
[media-credit name=”Community.WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * NXT Divas recently … Read more
Last night, Paige made her first major appearance on the late night talk show circuit, guesting on Conan to chat with Conan O’Brien about growing up in a wrestling family, taking punishment in the ring and more. During the appearance, Paige explained the inspiration behind her patented scream, demonstrating one with Conan and Andy Richter. … Read more
Gionna Daddio and Athena are the latest NXT Divas to undergo name changes, debuting new ring names at tonight’s NXT television tapings. Gionna is now Marley, while Athena has reverted to her real name, Adrienne Reese. This follows the name change of their fellow Diva Jasmine, who debuted the name Aaliyah at a recent live … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] WWE.com has compiled a list of its top 10 Diva matches of all time, honoring many acclaimed bouts from the past few years. Topping the list is Bayley and Sasha Banks‘s NXT Women’s Title match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn, the bout that awarded Bayley the title and lead to its … Read more
Tough Enough competitor Daria Berenato has been signed by the WWE, according to PWInsider. Daria, who participated in a WWE tryout last month, is said to have started training at the WWE Performance Center earlier this week. She was the first woman to be officially eliminated from the latest season of Tough Enough, but stood … Read more
Paige is featured in a new full-length trailer for WWE 2K16. The trailer shows Paige alongside a host of wrestlers, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Sting, Kane, Seth Rollins and Rusev, as they toss totems for opponents into a fire, summoning footage from the game. In a quick game clip, Paige can be seen taking … Read more
Every Diva entrance to be included in WWE 2K16 has been revealed in a new video. The video shows the entire Diva roster, excluding DLC characters, making their entrances in the game. Judging by the video, it appears as though Nikki Bella will be the default Divas Champion and Paige will be the default NXT … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @StardomJoshiPuroresu/Facebook” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last night in Baldwin Park, California, STARDOM presented the second and final night of its USA tour, bringing Japanese stars and American indy scene regulars together for one more blockbuster show. The event saw former WWE Diva Melina wrestle again after making her surprise return to the ring on Friday … Read more
The latest Superstar Ghost Stories features Paige‘s tale about encountering a ghost when she was 13 years old. Paige tells a story about walking alone in her house late at night and hearing whistling behind her. When she ran to hide in her bedroom, the whistling followed her, walking up to her door and letting … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: ECWAProWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight in Woodbury, New Jersey, ECWA and ChickFight presented the second annual women’s Super 8 Tournament. Deonna Purrazzo became the second woman to win the crown, defeating last year’s winner, Tessa Blanchard, by forcing her to tap out. In addition to taking home the coveted trophy, Deonna was crowned the … Read more