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Exclusive: Cherry Bomb on NCW Femmes Fatales This Weekend, Being Inspired by Trish, WWE Tryout & More

This weekend, Canadian professional wrestler Cherry Bomb is back in the ring for NCW Femmes Fatales, so we thought we’d catch up with her ahead of the big show where she’ll face Angie Skye. Also on the card is Kalamity vs LuFisto for the Femmes Fatales Championship, and much more. For tickets and information click … Read more

Diva Dirt Promoters Season: Behind the NCW Femmes Fatales Curtain with Stéphane Bruyere – FF VII on October 8th, LuFisto, Kalamity & More!

With several big independent events coming up in the next couple of months, Diva Dirt has reached out to the head honcos in charge of various promotions for our first annual Promoters Season. Over the next couple of weeks, you will hear from the creative minds behind NCW Femmes Fatales, Pro-Wrestling: EVE, SHIMMER Women Athletes, … Read more

Exclusive: Madison Eagles Talks About Being Ranked #1 on PWI Female 50, PWWA & More

It’s been a great start to the month of September for SHIMMER Champion, Madison Eagles. In fact, perhaps we should just dedicate this month in her honor? Seriously. Last week, it was revealed that the 6’1″ Australian wrestler was ranked the number one female wrestler in all of North America by Pro Wrestling Illustrated, but … Read more

Diva Dirt Promoters Season: Behind the WSU Curtain with Sean McCaffrey – November iPPV, Melina, Steel Cage WarGames, Becky Bayless & More

With several big independent events coming up in the next couple of months, Diva Dirt has reached out to the head honcos in charge of various promotions for our first annual Promoters Season. Over the next couple of weeks, you will hear from the creative minds behind NCW Femmes Fatales, Pro-Wrestling: EVE, SHIMMER Women Athletes … Read more

Exclusive: Mercedes Martinez Talks About Her Japanese Debut, Match with Lexxus on August 6th

Despite being one of the most decorated female wrestlers on the North American independent scene, Mercedes Martinez has yet to take her hard hitting style to Japan. That all changes this weekend. Mercedes Martinez to Make Japanese Debut Against Nanae Takahashi With the likes of Mercedes’ rival from earlier this year, Serena, fellow WSU star … Read more

Exclusive: ‘Mamachas del Ring’ Director Betty M Park Talks About the Film’s DVD Release, How the Film Came About & More

Next week sees the DVD release of Mamachas del Ring, a poignant documentary following the journey of four female wrestlers as they challenge the male-dominated industry in Bolivia. As well as their professional struggles, the documentary depicts the personal struggles of Carmen Rosa as she juggles her love of wrestling with her life as a … Read more

Exclusive: Kyoko Inoue on Her Return to the US, Forming World Woman Pro-Wrestling Diana in Japan & More

Veteran Japanese star, Kyoko Inoue, returned to US soil for the first time in 16 years this week for some appearances and a match at CZW against Sumie Sakai. Inoue has been wrestling for over two decades and was awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Match of the Year in 1995 for her bout with Manami … Read more

Exclusive: Christina Crawford Talks Tough Enough, Giving Up WWE Contract for TE, Her Sister Alicia Fox & More

She was the last woman standing on WWE Tough Enough and now finally she gets to break her long silence and talk about her experience following the end of the season this past Monday. Christina Crawford joins Diva Dirt for this exclusive chat to discuss her time on Tough Enough, her Diva sister Alicia Fox, … Read more

Exclusive: Jenny Sjodin Speaks on Becoming New Pro-Wrestling: EVE Champion, Background in Amateur Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA & More

It’s been a whirlwind week for Jenny Sjodin, who was crowned the new Pro-Wrestling: EVE Champion after defeating Britani Knight this past Saturday night in Morecambe, Lancashire, UK. Jenny is used to accolades — having won medals for grappling competitions — but becoming the EVE Champion is the culmination of years of wrestling training. Jenny … Read more

Exclusive: Courtney Rush Speaks on Femme Fatales VI This Weekend, SHIMMER Debut and More

This weekend, NCW Femme Fatales will be holding it’s sixth DVD taping in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. To preview the weekend’s festivities, Courtney Rush joins us in a exclusive interview to discuss her match against SHIMMER Champion, Madison Eagles. Courtney also speaks on her SHIMMER debut in March, her thoughts on TNA and WWE and her … Read more

Exclusive: Billy Corgan, Alissa Flash, Shelly Martinez & Little Egypt Talk Smashing Pumpkins ‘Owata’ Music Video Shoot

In case you missed it last night, we had a quartet of guests last night to help celebrate the one year anniversary of Diva Dirt LIVE. Joining the show were Smashing Pumpkins front man, Billy Corgan, Alissa Flash, Shelly Martinez and Little Egypt, who all appeared to discuss the Pumpkins’ video shoot for their new … Read more

Exclusive: Ivelisse Velez Speaks on Tough Enough Exit, Injury, Tension with Christina and More!

In a world exclusive, Diva Dirt has the first interview with Tough Enough contestant, Ivelisse Velez, following her exit from the USA Network show last Monday. The spicy Puerto Rican was cut by ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin following a leg injury, and had a very emotional farewell. We catch up with Ivelisse to find out about her exit from the show, the status of her injury, and the story behind the tension with Christina, as Ivelisse addresses her harsh comments about her fellow contestant.

Ivelisse Eliminated from Tough Enough

Ivelisse also speaks on what it was like being the girl with the most experience, whether she was apprehensive over having to learn the basics again as a six-year pro, her thoughts on her fellow female contestants, Trish, who she thinks will win and if she might have a future in WWE.

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Exclusive: Miss USA Rima Fakih Speaks on Tough Enough Elimination, Reveals Rib Injury & More

After being eliminated on WWE Tough Enough this past Monday night, Diva Dirt catches up with Miss USA, Rima Fakih to discuss her shock exit. Rima spills the beans on a previously undisclosed rib injury that led to her being cut — and reveals who’s responsible for the injury. We also talk to Miss USA about her highlights on the show, thoughts on the other contestants (which girl is Rima not a fan of?), Trish and what happened between her and Andy that led to her throwing a drink in his face!

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Exclusive: Tough Enough 2 Champion Jackie Haas on the Show’s Return, Choice of Trainers and What it Takes to Win

Former WWE Diva and TNA Knockout, Jackie Haas joined us last night on Diva Dirt LIVE to discuss her new role here at Diva Dirt as guest blogger for the revival of Tough Enough. Of course, as a co-champion on the original series, Jackie certainly has some insight and expertise about the show.

We get Jackie’s opinion on the return of Tough Enough, as well as the choice of trainers and what she thinks it takes to win the series. We also discuss her personal highlights from doing the show and what she’s up to at the moment.

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Exclusive: Trish Stratus Dishes on Tough Enough, Returning to WWE, WrestleMania, Snooki & More

It’s been a busy couple of months for the legendary 7-time Women’s Champ, Trish Stratus. She’s back in the WWE fold with the USA Network revival of Tough Enough, she’s going to WrestleMania this Sunday, has a movie premiering in one week and is on the cover of Oxygen magazine! With so much going on in the Stratusphere, we decided to give the Diva Dirt Legacy Award winner a call and discuss!

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Exclusive: Sara Del Rey Previews SHIMMER This Weekend, Future of ROH Post-HDNet, Michael Cole & More

The first ever SHIMMER Champion and Queen of Wrestling, Sara Del Rey, joins us to discuss this weekend’s SHIMMER tapings and lots more. We get Sara’s thoughts on the upcoming weekend in Berwyn, the future of Ring of Honor after it goes off the air on HDNet, her thoughts on the Divas right now, whether … Read more

Exclusive: Meet ROH’s New Princess – Mia Yim

For the past several months you’ve known her as Mia Yim – independent wrestler and Diva Dirt LIVE co-host, but tonight Mia Yim becomes Princess Mia, ROH’s newest roster addition.

Ahead of her television debut on ROH on HDNet, we caught up with the Embassy’s princess to find out about her new role. Used to the fun, friendly Mia Yim of Diva Dirt LIVE, we quickly realized that Princess Mia has a whole new attitude! Read below:

Congratulations on your TV debut! Tell us a little bit about what you’ll be doing.
Mia: I will be by my prince [Nana]’s side in the Embassy. The Embassy is Prince Nana and I, our crown jewel Tommaso Ciampa, RD Evans, and Ernesto Osiris.

So how did you get recruited as the Princess?
Mia: Well, Prince Nana insisted I be his princess since I come from Korean royalty. I also have the beauty and wrestling background. I’m not just a pretty face!

You’re certainly not! You’re a pretty kick-ass princess, right?
Mia:
Of course I am, I put in my share of work to make the Embassy the best and most powerful stable there is.

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Exclusive: Former WWE Women’s Champion Jazz Looks Back at Her Career, Original ECW, WWE, Thoughts on Divas Today, WSU iPPV Match & More

In her first interview in years, two-time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz speaks exclusively to Diva Dirt ahead of her match tomorrow night at WSU’s fourth anniversary show live on iPPV.

We talk to Jazz about her match with Alicia at the WSU iPPV, what it means to her to be part of WSU’s Hall of Fame and get her thoughts on inducting fellow former Diva, Ivory, into the Hall of Fame tomorrow night. We then take a walk down memory lane as Jazz reminisces on her 15 year career from ECW to WWE to the revival of ECW. Jazz looks back at the highlights of her career, working with Trish, wrestler’s court and also gives her candid thoughts on women’s wrestling today in WWE and TNA.

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Exclusive: Shelly Martinez Discusses Why She’s ‘Breaking Up’ with Wrestling, Treatment of Women in the Industry and What’s Next

The Internet has been abuzz today over former WWE and TNA star, Shelly Martinez’s announcement that she was ‘breaking up’ with wrestling. Wondering what exactly that meant and why she wanted to break up with it, we gave Shelly a call to find out more.

In this interview, Shelly discusses why she’s breaking up with wrestling, why she’s calling it a ‘break up’, what led to her making this decision and more. Shelly discusses politics in wrestling and the treatment of women in the industry, and offers up her advice to girls trying to make it in the business. We also discuss her array of other projects including the Sprinkles superhero web series, the Megan & Miley Show web series, Fun Time Radio and more.

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Meet David Buckler, the Male Star of ChickFight

The stage is set. This Saturday night, San Francisco will play host to the end of a wrestling career. Taylor ‘Shantelle Taylor’ Wilde’s career to be exact. The former TNA Wrestling star will hang up her boots following a bout with Alissa Flash at Pro Wrestling Revolution. That has been widely publicized. But Frisco will … Read more

Exclusive: Taylor Wilde Speaks on Retirement, Final Match with Alissa Flash, What She’s Doing Next, Time in TNA and WWE

This Saturday in San Francisco, former TNA Knockout Taylor Wilde aka Shantelle Taylor hangs up her boots following a retirement match with fellow former Knockout, Alissa Flash. Shantelle’s much publicized final match before retirement is being presented by Diva Dirt, ChickFight and Pro Wrestling Revolution, so we thought we’d get her on the phone for an exclusive chat!

We get Shantelle’s thoughts on her retirement, how and why she made the decision, what she’ll be doing next in life and her thoughts on her retirement match with Flash this Saturday.

Plus, just as her career is winding down, what better way to send Shantelle off into the sunset by revisiting her career from start to finish? We also talk to Shantelle about her start in wrestling, working for WWE and TNA. Where was that San-Eye masked wrestler gimmick supposed to go? How does Shantelle feel about women in hardcore matches? Tune in to find out!

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Exclusive: Athena Speaks on WSU Debut, 10,000 Tacks Match, Training Under Booker T, Tough Enough and More

The name Athena has popped up a lot on Diva Dirt over the past several months, with us even touting her one of our ‘Five to Watch‘ last year. This rising young talent took the wrestling world by storm in 2010, making a name for herself in Anarchy Championship Wrestling in Texas, as well as debuting to much praise for SHIMMER last September. We thought it was about time we got on the phone with the self-professed ‘Wrestling Goddess’ so you can get to know her a little better.

She’s already hit the headlines over the past week taking part in a death-defying match against Rachel Summerlyn — a 10,000 Tacks Match — this past Sunday, in which she was victorious. And now this weekend, she makes her WSU debut live on iPPV against Niya.

We discuss her all that, plus what it was like training with WCW, WWE and TNA legend Booker T and whether she’s been approached for Tough Enough.

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