Diva Dirt has just received word that TNA Knockout, Alissa Flash — real name Melissa Anderson — has parted ways with TNA. Anderson made her debut in January 2008 as Raisha Saeed, manager of Awesome Kong before debuting a second character, ‘The Future Legend’ Alissa Flash in July 2009. Saeed was written out in October … Read more
TNA Knockout, Awesome Kong has commented on reports that she has given notice to TNA. In a streaming video from her iPhone to her Twitter account posted several minutes ago, Kong says: “People are sending me messages about my request for my release.” Kong also comments that she was due to to be part of … Read more
The Wrestling Observer website is reporting that Knockout, Awesome Kong gave notice to TNA management at Tuesday night’s taping. They write: Awesome Kong gave notice to TNA on Tuesday night. Keep in mind that wrestlers quitting TNA happens all the time and 80% of the time or more they get talked into staying. I don’t … Read more
Former TNA Knockout, Karen Angle could be returning to TNA reports the Wrestling Observer. The former Mrs. Angle is currently dating TNA founder, Jeff Jarrett and accompanied him on the road for house shows last week. The Observer writes that Karen may be brought in for a feud between her ex-husband, Kurt and her current … Read more
The return of Angelina Love on last week’s episode of Impact was the highest rated segment of the entire broadcast. The segment, which also included a Knockouts tag team match featuring Awesome Kong and Hamada taking on The Beautiful People, drew a 1.34 cable rating. Overall, the show was watched by 1.8 million viewers and … Read more
As we enter day two of the frenzy surrounding Awesome Kong and Bubba the Love Sponge, the former Knockouts Champion posted a couple of indirect tweets on her award-winning Twitter page: “Kongfucious says: sometimes you must feed someone a fist to make them eat their own words.” “Apologies to all of my supporters for the … Read more
Following her debut at last night’s SmackDown taping, it looks as though Serena Deeb — FCW’s Mia Mancini — has indeed been called up to the main roster and will be part of the SmackDown brand as part of CM Punk’s stable. According to our detailed spoilers, Deeb was announced as the new member of … Read more
Controversial radio host and TNA personality, Bubba the Love Sponge revealed on his radio show this morning that Knockout Awesome Kong punched him in the face after his disgusting comments about the tragedy in Haiti. The incident took place at yesterday’s Impact taping and resulted in Bubba being sent home. As has been well documented … Read more
Most would agree that Daffney‘s barbed wire fall at Bound for Glory was one of the most unforgettable Knockout moments of 2009, but don’t expect to see much more of that in the near future. While Dr. Stevie’s “most precious patient” loves taking those crazy risks, she tells IGN UK that TNA is likely putting … Read more
After making a somewhat memorable return on Thursday’s episode of Impact, Angelina Love has commented on her comeback via MySpace, thanking her fans for their unrelenting support in the four months she was gone from the company. The former Knockouts Champion writes: I just want to take this time to write a big huge THANK … Read more
Wrestlers 4 Haiti led by TNA Knockout, Awesome Kong has raised over $5000 in just over two days. Thanks to generous donations from fans, the guerilla charity fundraiser totalled $2,597.23 in proceeds during a tally earlier this evening. Wrestling legend, Mick Foley added another $2500 to the fund bringing the total to $5,097.23. The TNA … Read more
A precariously worded article at The Sun suggests that SmackDown Diva, Maria may be ‘eyeing her WWE farewell’. The recent Slammy-award winning Diva spoke on Sky Sports News yesterday, which is cited in the piece: TAKE one last lingering look at these snaps of stunning Maria Kanellis — because she might not be a WWE … Read more
Two Diva entrance themes find themselves part of the tracklisting for the next ‘WWE The Music’ album. The next installment, due for release on January 28th is subtitled ‘A New Day’ and features the current themes of Tiffany and The Bella Twins. Other tracks on the album will include themes for Evan Bourne, Legacy and … Read more
TNA’s Awesome Kong has shown great iniative in getting the wrestling world involved in raising money for Haiti, which was struck by a tragic earthquake earlier this week. We’d like to show our support and urge all of you to support as well… First of all, Kong will be hosting a benefit tonight at the … Read more
One half of the now former Knockouts Tag Team Champions, Sarita spoke to the Miami Herald about the company’s upcoming Genesis pay per view this Sunday as well as last Monday’s live episode of Impact. Interestingly, one of the points discussed is how the Knockouts division will fit into the new era of TNA [the … Read more
SmackDown Diva, Maria Kanellis will release her debut EP entitled ‘Sevin Sins’ on April 13th. The album will feature pop-rock songs. The title, a pun on the phrase ‘seven sins’, is dedicated to her partner Vin. Fellow SmackDown Diva, Mickie James will also release her debut country album this March, while former Diva Lilian Garcia … Read more
A former WWE Diva and Women’s Champion was present backstage at last night’s Raw in Minneapolis. Molly Holly, a Minnesota native, was visiting friends while the troupe were in town reports PWTorch. Molly has been on good terms with WWE since semi-retiring in 2005. She returned last year for the Miss WrestleMania battle royal at … Read more
What’s with the trend of Divas pitching reality shows? Last year we reported that an ensemble cast is pitching a Hills-like reality show, meanwhile TNA’s Tara is looking to get into the reality circuit too — and now the latest name to add to that list is former Women’s Champion The Kat, real name Stacy … Read more
TNA writer, Vince Russo has talked about his respect for the Knockouts division on his Facebook page. When asked whether we’d be seeing any ‘bra and panties’ matches in TNA, he writes: I don’t think you’ll be seeing any bras and panties matches–I respect our Knockouts way to much. But you will see other creative … Read more
Remember that story last year about WWE shutting down Stacy Keibler when she offered her services to be a guest host on Raw? Looks like the ‘E has changed their tune. According to Keibler, WWE offered her the gig after her agent went back to them but a date couldn’t be hashed out. In an … Read more
It’s being reported that WWE Diva and ECW General Manager, Tiffany and SmackDown’s Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre are engaged to be married. The report has surfaced from PWInsider though I’m not sure how accurate it is. The site reports that the pair will marry in May. Congratulations to the couple if true, I didn’t even … Read more
TNA Knockout, Traci Brooks and fellow TNA star Frankie Kazarian [Suicide] got married today according to Christopher Daniels’ Twitter. A big congratulations to the happy couple! Click here to listen to our interview with Traci last year.
The Knockouts Tag Team Championship match on Monday night’s live episode of Impact saw a somewhat scary drop of viewers. The 9.15pm quarter, which the match was part of, lost 840,000 viewers though not necessarily to WWE’s Raw over on USA Network. The loss is the biggest drop for a segment in the company’s history. … Read more
Now former Divas Champion, Melina will be one of the featured interviewees on John Morrison’s upcoming DVD release. As well documented, Melina has played an important role in Morrison’s career and personal life so it’s fitting to see her take part in his DVD. Maybe one day he can return the favour? Perhaps that’s wishful … Read more
One half of the newly crowned TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champions, Hamada sprained her ankle during the Knockouts tag team match on Monday night. Hamada was noticeably limping around halfway through the match and it was also picked up by Taz on commentary. Being the incredible athlete that she is, Hamada worked through the rest … Read more
WWE had plans for Melina to wrestle on Monday’s episode of Raw, losing her Divas Championship in a match against Maryse reports the Wrestling Observer. The website says: “There was talk of her being attacked backstage and then going in the ring and losing the title to Maryse.” Plans were obviously changed as Melina didn’t … Read more