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WWE Superstars continue to share their LGBTQ pride support

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WWE.com has posted several female and male superstar photos and quotes in support for the LGBTQ community. As of now, there is only one wrestler who is an open member of the community from the active roster and that is Sonya Deville. Deville is at the forefront of the pride support from the company, but … Read more

Winners & Losers: SmackDown 06/11/19

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SmackDown Live continues WWE’s tour throughout California this week stopping in its capital of Sacramento. Stomping Grounds is just one week from Sunday where Bayley will put her title on the line against RAW’s Alexa Bliss. This weeks show was a solid one for the women as it showcased two women’s matches. The placement of … Read more

A New Direction For Liv Morgan in the Works Post-Riott Squad?

There has been chatter among many fans about the little to no use of former Riott Squad member Liv Morgan.  Since the trio was separated thanks to the brand split, it seems that things have quieted down for all three members (Sarah Logan and Ruby Riott, who is currently injured), which is the polar opposite … Read more

Winners & Losers: RAW 06/10/19

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Super ShowDown where women weren’t allowed on the card is now over. So more women should be utilized on RAW right? Well, not quite. WWE’s newest pay-per-view Stomping Grounds is one week from this Sunday. The RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch will defend her title against Lacey Evans at that event. With the unwavering wild … Read more

Natalya and Alexa Bliss visit children’s hospital in Saudi Arabia

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It was previously announced that Natalya and Alexa Bliss were heading to Saudi Arabia for a potential match at the Super ShowDown event. The rumor was that the match would potential occur and that WWE was simply waiting on Saudi Arabia’s government for approval. Now that the show is over we know the match never … Read more

Michelle McCool vs. Natalya first Diva’s title match 07/20/08

Michelle McCool and Natalya battled it out at the Great American Bash pay-per-view in July 2008. This match was to crown the first ever Diva’s Champion. This match was a crucial moment in history for the women on SmackDown. For nearly six years the women of the blue brand didn’t have a championship to fight for. The Women’s Championship at the time was exclusive to RAW.

McCool was able to become the first ever Diva’s Champion by causing Natalya to submit by using the Brazilian Heel Hook. McCool went on to hold this title for 159-days before losing it to Maryse on SmackDown later that year.

Enjoy this weeks Free Match Friday and check back in next week for another free match!

Exclusive: Your Questions for Ray Lyn

Attention Diva Dirt readers! It is time to hear from you again! Just yesterday we reached out for your questions for our upcoming exclusive interview with Cheerleader Melissa. We thank those that have responded in the comments of that post and urge those questions to continue throughout today. Melissa’s interview is scheduled for tomorrow so … Read more

Five WWE Superstars who should join AEW

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Professional wrestling fans all over are rapidly shifting their attention towards AEW and their product. They recently had their first event Double or Nothing and many fans are raving about the show. The company has three pay-per-view’s currently scheduled through the summer and a television deal coming in the fall. This deal with the TNT … Read more

Jordynne Grace receives a rematch for Taya Valkyrie’s title

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Jordynne Grace will receive another crack at the Knockouts Championship as she faces Taya Valkyrie on June 8. The match will occur at IMPACT Wrestling’s A Night You Can’t MIST event. This will be a rematch between the two from their encounter at Rebellion in April. After a hard fought match, the champion was able … Read more

Winners & Losers: RAW 05/27/19 *Updated*

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Update: A dark main event occurred when RAW went off the air last evening. In a video from reddit, Becky Lynch makes her way to the ring and passes Seth Rollins on the stage. The majority of fans are focusing on the relationship aspect of the two’s exchange. The more important takeaway from this is … Read more

Dream Card: Five matches for an all women’s WWE event

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In October WWE hosted it’s first ever all-woman pay-per-view, Evolution. An event with only women’s matches is far from a new idea. Promotions such as SHINE, SHIMMER, and more recently RiSE have been putting on amazing matches for years. Nevertheless, this was a first for the worlds largest wrestling organization. At this time WWE has … Read more

Double or Nothing results, Awesome Kong is All Elite

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AEW had their first event this weekend live from Las Vegas. The Double or Nothing pay-per-view has been a highly anticipated debut event for the newly formed organization. There were two women’s matches on the card that involved several female talents. The first match had quite a surprise to many. That surprise was Awesome Kong. … Read more

A tragedy, depression, and what to do about it

Op-ed by Bob MageePro Wrestling: Between the SheetsPWBTS.comPWBTS on Facebook Ex-WWE superstar Ashley Massaro was found hanging in an apparent suicide, multiple sources connected with the situation told TMZ Sports on Tuesday. She was found unconscious inside of her Suffolk County, NY home the last Thursday morning after not reporting to her Long Island disk jockey job, was … Read more

Bayley crowned as new SmackDown Women’s Champion

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Becky Lynch immediately starts her second title defense of the night. Just mere moments after Lynch beat Lacey Evans to retain her RAW Women’s Championship, Charlotte Flair makes her way to the ring. The SmackDown Women’s Championship match is up next and Lynch is ready to go. A feud for the ages continues as Flair … Read more

Mental Health Awareness Month: AJ Lee’s Message

As we know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Former WWE Divas Champion and mental health advocate, AJ Mendez-Brooks took to social media. She shared what she would have told her younger self about having Bipolar. She credits it as a superpower, watch below: Mental health is something that still is stigmatized, and it’s great … Read more

WWE; Do they favour certain aesthetics?

Are WWE’s women subject to colorism?  Over the course of the last 8-9 months, race has reared itself into the consciousness of women’s wrestling fandom, it started with Gail Kim making her feelings on WWE’s alleged racist attitudes clear. After Asuka’s shoddy treatment, word was that her language barrier was a problem. Many fans juxtaposed … Read more

Ashley & Trish Stratus vs. Candice Michelle & Victoria 01/23/06

This week for Free Match Friday, the Diva-Dirt staff wants to pay tribute to Ashley Massaro.

In this tag team match from early 2006, Trish Stratus was helping out the 2005 Diva Search winner. Stratus chose to team up with her against Candice Michelle and Victoria. Ashley was able to pick up the win for her team. She hit a high cross body off the top turnbuckle and came crashing down on Victoria for the pinfall victory.

This decision by Stratus to team with Ashley made Mickie James jealous and attacked Ashley after the match. James was infatuated with Stratus at the time and didn’t condone the attention Ashley was receiving.

What are your memories of this match and the storytelling surrounding it? What are some of your favorite Ashley matches? Let us know your memories of Ashley Massaro in the comment section!!

All Elite Wrestling announces new TV deal with WarnerMedia; will air on TNT

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It was reported last week by The Wrap about a television deal between WarnerMedia and All Elite Wrestling was “virtually done,” and it would be announced this week before WarnerMedia. Here is the official press release from the company. Also in the deal, it will include Bleacher Report Live, where AEW will have their pay-per … Read more

WWE revealed the name of Asuka and Kairi Sane’s tag team

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Today, the team of Asuka and Kairi Sane received a name. WWE is currently in the United Kingdom this week filming tapings for their programming and SmackDown has already taken place. Earlier today, NoDQ reported that the team will be known as The Kabuki Warriors. The duo emerged last month managed by Paige. Paige brought … Read more

AEW announces new signings and six-woman tag match

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According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Joshi wrestler, Riho, signed a five-show deal with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Kenny Omega confirmed the signing today on Being the Elite. Fans can expect to see her wrestle next Saturday at Double or Nothing. Meltzer suggested Riho “wants to see how she likes working in the United States … Read more