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Update on Vicky Skeeles: New Name in WWE

As we exclusively broke over the weekend, WWE has signed a new talent in 23-year old British female wrestler Vicky Skeeles. Skeeles, who is originally from Gloucester, England, reported to FCW last week after being signed over the summer. According to her Twitter page, Vicky is now going by the name of Verity Thomas in … Read more

Jamie is First Eliminated from NXT 3

NXT has announced its first casualty: Jamie was the first Rookie Diva eliminated from the third season of the show tonight. Jamie, who was being mentored by Brie and Nikki Bella, thanked the fans and her Pros after the announcement. Kaitlyn, as a result of winning the most challenges in the first four weeks, was … Read more

Results & Pictures from RCW (October 2nd, 2010): Alissa Flash vs Mercedes Martinez Rematch

The world’s #3 and #4 ranked female wrestlers (courtesy of the PWI Female 50) faced off once again this past Saturday night at River City Wrestling in San Antonio, TX. RCW Heavyweight Champion, Alissa Flash (Cheerleader Melissa, ranked #4 on PWI Female 50 2010) and Mercedes Martinez (#3) headlined the event in a rematch to their bout last month. Diva Dirt reader, Brandon, sent in the following:

Coming off a big match last month, current RCW Champion Alissa Flash put the gold on the line once again against Mercedes Martinez, this time with no interference from Joey Spector (Mercedes’ boyfriend), the Texas Hitmen, and the Karate Kids.

The match, like last month, did not disappoint. The first third of the match had great exchange of holds from both Martinez and Flash, the striking game picked up in the second third of the match with Martinez’s strong-style chop to Flash exchange of strikes. One of my favorite moments was when Flash was attempting the Curb Stomp, Mercedes countered into a Curb Stomp of her own! The matched ended when both girls try to hit their finishers, up until Alissa Flash hits the Air Raid Crash on Mercedes for the win, thus retaining the RCW Championship. After the match, Flash wanted to extends the hand to Martinez, when Joey Spector shows up and tries to talk Merceds into not doing it and just walk away. Did Mercedes buy that? HELL TO THE NAW! Mercedes and Alissa exchange strikes to Spector and kick his hairy behind to the curb. Spector then said to Martinez, “It’s over!” Like Mercedes really cared for him, because early in the show, Spector kicked the Hitmen to the curb when they lost their match. The night end with Flash and Martinez raising arms and were acknowledged as PWI’s #3 and #4!

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EVE, SHIMMER Promoters Speak on the Value of All Female Promotions in Pro Wrestling

In light of a situation with one of the Pro-Wrestling: EVE talents (who is no longer part of the roster as a result) that emerged over the weekend, EVE promoter Dann Read issued a statement about all-female promotions and where they stand in pro wrestling. Today, SHIMMER founder, Dave Prazak also weighed in.

As background context to that ‘situation’, on Friday night, the official EVE Twitter page posted the following: “Has been called ‘bad for the wrestling business’ as apparently we’re sexist. Any opinions? Are we as an all female wrestling company sexist?”

Later, they followed up with this tweet: “A member of the EVE roster agrees with the allegations thrown at us. Sadly this is not ‘a work’ thus this person is no longer a part of EVE.” You can read two more tweets here and here.

And now, Dann & Dave’s comments below.

Dann Read, the Producer of Europe’s Pro-Wrestling:EVE, issued the below statement this past week.

Pro-Wrestling:EVE is committed to the progression of Professional Female Wrestling throughout Europe. The next few months will be telling as we separate those who believe in women’s wrestling from those who don’t and find out who’s passion for the female industry matches our own. Everyone must be on the same page and everyone must be committed to their own improvement.

Pro-Wrestling:EVE works alongside some of the very best in the women’s wrestling industry and supports the efforts of those doing the very same thing such as SHIMMER, Female Fight League, NCW – Femmes Fatales, ChickFight & many others around the world in addition to those who give coverage and support to the female wrestling business such as Diva-Dirt.com, CapruredBeauty.com, RedHotDivas.com, Wrestlegasm.com, WrestlingFusion.com, (there are so many I’m sorry if I haven’t mentioned you, send me messages on twitter and I’ll #FF to make up for it!).

We support them, they support us, we all support each other and we all have the same dreams and goals.

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WWE Hell in a Cell 2010: Natalya Wins, But Michelle’s Still Champion

Lay-Cool have done it again! The dastardly duo have found yet another way to cling onto their championship, this time with the help of Layla‘s stilettos. With Natalya close to making Michelle McCool to the infamous Hart trademark, the Sharpshooter, McCool’s cohort threw her shoe (yes, her shoe!) at Natalya, resulting in a disqualification. As … Read more

Jillian Confirms New Role as FCW Trainer

WWE Diva, Jillian has confirmed reports that she will be heading down to FCW to become a trainer for the female developmental talent. However, the former Divas Champion says she is ‘taking a break’ rather than being retired by WWE as we previously reported. On her Twitter page, Jillian writes: Taking a break to share … Read more

Northeast Wrestling Results for Friday & Saturday: Mia Yim vs Mickie James

Former WWE Women’s Champion, Mickie James was one of the headline stars this past weekend for Northeast Wrestling in Waterbury, CT and Liberty, NY. Originally scheduled to face Awesome Kong, James instead took on Diva Dirt‘s own Mia Yim after Kong was forced to cancel due to nagging injuries late Thursday night. Results for both … Read more

Fan Report, Pictures & Video from Friday’s Northeast Wrestling Show with Becky Bayless, Mia Yim & Mickie James

Diva Dirt reader, Eddie, sent in the following report & pictures from his experience meeting Becky Bayless, Mia Yim and Mickie James at Friday’s Northeast Wrestling show in Waterbury, CT. This was the show that Awesome Kong was advertised to be part of, however she was replaced by Mia Yim at the last minute.

Eddie writes:

A lot of people were bummed that Kong wasn’t there (myself included), but Mickie vs Mia was a really good match and it went over 10 minutes. Really refreshing since we don’t get to see that on TV anymore. Mia did great. She’s going to be a star, and now that I’ve seen her in person, I can say that TNA totally missed the boat by not signing her. Mickie was WAY over and even cuter in person than on TV, which I’ve found is not always the case with some of the other Divas/Knockouts.

I talked with Becky Bayless (Cookie) for a few minutes after the show — very funny and personable lady.

Mia was probably the friendliest person at the whole show (her and Bryan Danielson), which was a little weird, since she played the heel in her match. At the end of the night, she was talking to everyone, taking pictures and signing autographs for free. If Diva Dirt readers ever have a chance to meet her, don’t miss out. She’s great.

Overall, awesome night. This was the best independent show I’ve ever been to. I got to meet Bryan Danielson, Mickie James, Tommy Dreamer, Carlito, Mia Yim, Becky Bayless. And I can’t believe I got to see Bryan Danielson’s last independent match live! Everyone check out Northeast Wrestling!

Check out Eddie’s pictures below:

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Finally, check out a video with Mia Yim after the cut:

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Advertised Pro-Wrestling: EVE Star No Longer Appearing

Just as an advisory to fans planning to attend European/British promotion Pro-Wrestling: EVE on October 16th in Sudbury, Suffolk, the company has announced that it has parted ways with ‘The It Girl’ Melanie Price. Price, who ranked #33 on our third annual 50 Sexiest Divas list, was one of the original talents that took part … Read more

Triple Threat Dream Match & Layla’s Big Win Make SmackDown ‘Best of’ DVD

Two Divas matches have made the cut for the ‘Best of SmackDown: 2009-2010’ DVD due for release later this month.

The first, a triple threat dream match of sorts between Beth Phoenix, Mickie James and Natalya from last December will be featured as will Layla‘s big Women’s Championship victory from May this year.

For full listings and DVD cover art, click here.

I know it’s a segment and not a match, but frankly, I feel the fantastic ‘Mickie James Going Away Party‘ from January should be on this DVD. That was an extremely impactful, poignant segment with great acting by all involved (especially former Diva Maria Kanellis) and showed that the Divas can carry segments. It’s a shame that it wasn’t included.

Relive both of the selected matches after the cut:

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Awesome Kong vs Mickie James Called Off Once Again

Unfortunately, the first ever Awesome Kong vs Mickie James match has once again been called off. Promotion, Northeast Wrestling announced via its Facebook page that Kong cancelled her appearance late last night due to an ongoing back injury. They write: Northeast Wrestling Fan Page Awesome Kong contacted Northeast Wrestling at midnight last night notifying us … Read more

Final NXT on Syfy Crashes in Ratings

Tuesday’s episode of NXT, the last on broadcast television in the US, crashed in the ratings with just a 0.73 and 964,000 viewers, reports PWInsider. The show continued to face stiff competition in the 10pm hour with network shows, including the season premiere of The Good Wife on CBS. But a drop below the 1 … Read more

Angelina Love & Taylor Wilde Discuss Visa Issues, Favorite TNA Moments

TNA Knockouts Angelina Love and Taylor Wilde joined The Fight Show With Mauro Ranallo, discussing an array of topics including the wrestlers that inspire them, Angelina’s visa issues from last year, the origins of The Beautful People, and the people currently in charge of running the Knockouts division. Highlights include: • Trish Stratus was a … Read more

WWE Announces NXT’s Move to WWE.com

Just announced on tonight’s episode of NXT, WWE is officially moving to the show to WWE.com, starting next week. With SmackDown moving to SyFy this Friday, SyFy has opted to drop NXT from it’s schedule. Not quite sure how I feel about the move to WWE.com. Hopefully, the show can keep it’s viewership when it … Read more

Update on TNA Signing Mickie James, TNA Looking at More Possible Knockouts

As reported last week, TNA has signed former five-time WWE Women’s Champion, Mickie James as the latest addition to the Knockouts division. From what I’m told, the deal was indeed finalised last week as reported. TNA President, Dixie Carter has personally been courting James for the past few months since she and Jeremy Borash attended … Read more

WWE ‘Retiring’ Jillian as Active Performer

WWE is said to be looking to ‘retire’ WWE Diva, Jillian from her current position as an active performer, according to Wrestlezone via PWInsider. The former Divas Champion will transition into the role of trainer for female developmental talent in FCW, keeping her part of the WWE family. Quite frankly, I feel this could be … Read more

Former Diva Working on TV Pilot

Former WWE Diva, Lita aka Amy Dumas is said to be working on a television pilot for a ‘horror-based stage show’, according to Rebel Ink magazine which features a spread on Dumas in its October 2010 issue. “Amy’s full plate currently includes shooting a TV pilot for the horror-based stage show she performs, near her … Read more

Awesome Kong Pulled from Matches Against Mickie James This Weekend

Former TNA Knockout, Awesome Kong has been pulled from her scheduled appearances this weekend against Mickie James. The two were scheduled to wrestle for the first time ever this Friday and Saturday, however Kong has been forced to pull out due to an ongoing injury. Promotion Northeast Wrestling wrote on its Facebook page last night: … Read more