TNA’s backstage interviewer extraordinaire, Lauren Brooke is set to leave the company reports ProWrestling.net. Brooke is due to be married and reportedly wants to move on from the company to enjoy marital bliss. Meanwhile, in a case of good timing, Christy Hemme debuted last week as the latest backstage interviewer after opting to retire from … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer and rumoured returnee, Bret Hart has once again praised Divas Champion, Melina — this time declaring that he’s something of a mark for the A-List Diva. Speaking to Wrestling Observer Radio, he says: “I’m kind of a mark for Melina. I think she’s really creative and I find that she’s got … Read more
WWE.com has posted the second part of their ‘Where Are They Now?’ article with former Women’s Champion, Ivory — complete with recent pictures! Speaking of her time with WWE, she says: On joining WWE: “I talked to Jim Ross,. and he said to get a tape together as they wanted to show it to [WWE … Read more
Four-time Women’s Champion, Mickie James has bitten back at weight jibes made about her saying that ‘the example being set [to young girls] is pathetic’. The comment was made as Mickie responded to a concerned fan who wrote to her on Twitter. The fan writes: I’m really offended right now with the WWE making jokes … Read more
As revealed last week, Christy Hemme has been moved into a broadcasting role due to her neck injury at the beginning of the year. Hemme has now announced her retirement from active competition. The Knockout says that she is healthy and her neck is fine, however she is considering her long-term health. Speaking on her … Read more
As first broken by Diva Dirt, TNA will be taping a Knockouts tag team tournament next Monday (December 21st) from the Impact Zone. The plan is to have it air as a ‘one night only’ special on New Year’s Eve. Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer reports that the four-hour show [7-11pm] on New Year’s Eve will … Read more
Yesterday, we had a post about Jazz resurfacing and now today, another former Women’s Champion has resurfaced in Ivory! WWE.com caught up with the three time Women’s Champ for their ‘Where Are They Now?’ feature. In the first part of a two parter, Ivory talks about her origins in the industry working for Gorgeous Ladies … Read more
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