The brand we usually overlook had a surprise dose of Diva goodness last night, as Savannah debuted as the new ring announcer for the brand. It looks like the move will be a permanent switch after Lauren Mayhew parted ways with the company last month. Savannah had previously worked as a backstage interviewer for all … Read more
Former Divas Champion, Maryse made an odd comparison between herself and Trish Stratus on Sunday night, as she chatted with fans in WWE.com’s TLC live chat. Maryse called herself an iTouch while saying Trish was ‘an old cassette player’. Err… [Comment From Christian Jackson Christian Jackson: ] Maryse you’re of the sexiest woman in the … Read more
As noted a couple of months ago, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has revealed himself to be a big fan of former Knockouts Champion, Awesome Kong. But in a new article, Kong reveals her encounter with Hogan back in October — where Hogan told her that he has big plans for her in TNA. “He said … Read more
Former Divas Champion, Maryse caught up with SLAM! Sports to promote tomorrow night’s TLC pay per view and in the interview, discussed how her Razzie-deserving turn as the Gobbledy Gooker came about: “They sent me pictures over e-mail to help me prepare myself,” she revealed. “When I saw the costume, I was like ‘Oh boy.’ … Read more
Looks like TNA’s lame booking has worked… in a sense. The mud wrestling match from this past Thursday’s episode of Impact has been a huge draw for YouTube, where it is available to view in full, clocking 40,000 views in under 48 hours. In comparison, other videos uploaded at the same time have drawn around … Read more
The Bella Twins are featured in the December issue of WWE Magazine and reveal how they freak out WWE Superstar, Hurricane Helms — seems the ECW superhero, unlike most men, has an aversion to twins. Read below: The Hurricane recently told us that he’s terrified of identical twins, including you two. Were you aware of … Read more
As reported yesterday, TNA is reaching out to several independent workers for a New Year’s Eve tag team tournament to air as part of a 4 hour special entitled “New Year’s Knockout Eve.” A source within the company tells us one of the names being considered is Women Superstars Uncensored star, Brooke Carter. “Why so … Read more
In a sad piece of news, several outlets are reporting that Christy Hemme will soon return to television — but as a backstage interviewer for TNA rather than as an active competitor. The reason for this is because Hemme’s neck is supposedly in bad shape. Christy injured her neck while training in January 2009 and … Read more
With the Divas match for this Sunday’s TLC pay per view now confirmed, we now have a clear picture of this year’s pay per view stats. It looks as though Melina and Michelle McCool are this year’s ‘ole reliables’ in that department, being booked for six events apiece. Five of those six events feature both … Read more
WWE’s plans as of right now for the Raw brand Divas feud is for the Maryse to come out on top in her rivalry with Melina. The move means Maryse, who made her return to active competition last month, would become the first multi-time Divas Champion. Though plans are always tentative, we’re told that Eve … Read more
TNA has pencilled in a Knockouts tag team tournament [presumably for the Knockouts Tag Titles or for a shot at the titles] for the Impact tapings on December 21st, Diva Dirt has learnt. The tournament falls just one night after the company’s December pay per view, Final Resolution. A source backstage at last night’s Impact … Read more
As most will know by now, next week’s edition of Raw will be a three hour special dedicated to the WWE Slammy Awards. In a possible spoiler for the category of ‘Diva of the Year’, a WWE.com promo package shows four Divas — likely the four nominees for the award. If last year is anything … Read more
TNA Knockout, Tara — real name Lisa Marie Varon — is supposedly in the midst of pitching her own reality show to American television networks. Word seems to have gotten out courtesy of fellow Diva alumna, Torrie Wilson, who wished Tara luck on shopping her show via Twitter. So what do we think? Is the … Read more
TNA Knockout, Lacey Von Erich has announced her engagement on her Facebook page. Speaking on Umaga’s passing and her engagement, Lacey writes: “Umaga RIP, he was an awesome guy on the tour, I’m so upset he’s gone. I just got engaged last night, so happy, bitter sweet days. He’ll be missed.” Say what you will … Read more
Still ever popular with the wrestling crowd, former WWE Diva, Stacy Keibler recently won the title of Baltimore’s Biggest Celebrity and as a thank you, took questions from her fans on Twitter. Among the wrestling related questions, Stacy reveals that her favourite current WWE Diva is [shock horror], good friend Gail Kim. Read a selection … Read more
Former TNA Knockout, Sojo Bolt has spoken for the first time on her release from the company on her MySpace page. Bolt — real name Josie Bynum — thanked several members of the TNA family including her fellow Knockouts for her time there. Read below: I wanted to wait a while before addressing my departure … Read more
The Beautiful People’s Madison Rayne is supposedly receiving great reviews from TNA’s road agents, with the feeling that she is improving rapidly — moreso than any other Knockout, reports the Wrestling Observer. On the other hand, they are not too fond of Lacey Von Erich. It’s definitely nice to see Madison getting the recognition she … Read more
TNA Knockout, Kristal Lashley may soon be turning heel to play a ‘wrestling snob’ reports the Wrestling Observer. Kristal, the wife of Bobby Lashley, debuted at October’s Bound for Glory pay per view and up until now has been playing the sweet wife of the former ECW Champion. Read the details below: It’s not confirmed … Read more
We’ve compared the WWE Diva to comic book heroes before (Exhibit A & Exhibit B), but it looks like the WWE is taking a step towards making that comparison a reality. The Bleeding Cool comic book blog is reporting that the WWE is teaming up with Titan Publishing to roll out a comic book line … Read more
WWE has signed a new Diva in former Playboy model Jillian Beyor. The official FCW website is advertising their newest Diva as appearing at a special meet and greet before this Friday’s Christmas Chaos show. Now, it’s not 100% certain that Jillian has a WWE contract just yet, but I doubt a Playboy model would … Read more
Legendary Hall of Famer, Bret Hart has called one of the WWE Divas ‘the best wrestler in the world right now’. Sorry niece Natalya, he’s not talking about you — rather three time Women’s Champion and current Divas Champion, Melina. Speaking to Ministry of Slam, Hart says: “I think there’s some great wrestlers in the … Read more
Former TNA Knockouts Champion, Awesome Kong has launched her very own charitable organisation to help teenagers. The ‘Fountains for Youth’ programme will raise awareness amongst teens for things such as drugs, teen pregnancy and more. Kong is auctioning off one of her most prized wrestling attires on eBay to help raise funds to kickstart the … Read more
Former TNA Knockouts Champion, Angelina Love told the Chicago Sun Times that she’s hoping to return to TNA ‘soon’. In an interview with Love, real name Angel Williams, that took place last weekend as she reunited with her former tag team partner, Velvet Sky for an independent show, the ex-Knockout said the original Beautiful People … Read more
The upcoming third season of Celebrity Apprentice finished shooting last week, freeing up SmackDown Diva, Maria to return to the ring at anytime. The timing couldn’t be more perfect as lone babyface, Mickie James needs an equalizer against Michelle McCool and Layla. Now isn’t that something to be thankful for? ;)
Data compiled by a message board user on Bodybuilding.com suggests that current Divas Champion, Melina is the most used Diva of the year so far. The compiler has used reports from popular wrestling website, History of WWE, to compile the stats. Melina, who is the only Diva to capture both the Divas and Women’s Championships … Read more