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Playboy Model Auditions for WWE

Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for July 2007, Tiffany Selby, tweeted earlier today that she was heading to a casting call for WWE. The 28-year old posted the above picture along with her tweet. As has been well documented, the company has been holding open casting calls for future WWE Divas. You can check out … Read more

WWE NXT Will Stay on Air in Canada

Despite Syfy dropping NXT following the September 28th episode, Canada’s The Score will continue to air the reality competition based on the network’s latest schedules for October 6th and 13th. The show airs in Canada on Wednesdays at 9pm. Meanwhile, it’s likely that NXT will move to WWE.com in the United States.

Pictures & Results from SmackDown in Aberdeen, Scotland

Diva Dirt reader, Stephen sent in the following report and pictures from SmackDown’s house show in Aberdeen, Scotland last Friday. Read below: Tony Chimel announces the guest hostess for the evening and introduces Ashley Valance. No one around me seemed to know who she was. I started a ‘Bring back Mickie’ chant but no one … Read more

Awesome Kong Injured

Former TNA Knockouts Champion, Awesome Kong, is currently working with an undisclosed injury, reports PWInsider. Kong competed for the WSU World Championship at EVOLVE on Saturday followed by SHIMMER on Sunday. According to Mike Johnson, Kong opted not to back out of her commitments but her matches were re-worked around her injury. Yesterday, Kong made … Read more

Alundra Blayze Speaks on Luna Vachon’s Death

Former WWE Women’s Champion, Alundra Blayze (also known as Madusa in WCW), spoke to the Miami Herald recently abou the death of Luna Vachon. She says: “I’m saddened by the death because we really don’t know what is going on in the mind of people,” Miceli said. “They are good on the outside, but on … Read more

Dawn Marie Filming for Reality Show

Former WWE Diva, Dawn Marie is said to be working on a reality television show, possibly being pitched to cable network, TLC. Dawn was followed by camera crews at Wrestling Reunion on Saturday in New Jersey, reports Mike Johnson at PWInsider. Good luck to Dawn.

SHIMMER Volume 36 Taping Results Live from Berwyn, Illinois

Diva Dirt is on hand at this weekend’s SHIMMER festivities in Berwyn, Illinois where the company will be taping four volumes worth of footage. Keep checking back throughout the weekend for exclusive news, results and more.

1. Mercedes Martinez def. Nikki Roxx with the fisherman buster. Shocking first match because a lot of fans thought Mercedes would have the title shot on this volume.

2. Jamilia Craft def. Bonesaw Jessie Brooks with a belly to belly slam.

3. Mena Libra def. Taylor Made with a Samoan drop.

Amber Gertner comes to the ring to conduct an interview with Del Rey. SDR quickly banishes Amber and began talking smack about Serena. Various faces and heels came out. Referee Bryce Remsburg makes it an 8 woman Survivor Series-style elimination tag match in the main event. Ayumi Kurihara, Cheerleader Melissa, Hamada & Serena vs Sara Del Rey, Madison Eagles, Tomoka Nakagawa & Daizee Haze.

4. Leva Bates def. Cat Power with a roll up. Leva is extremely over and has oodles of potential.

5. Veronika Vice def. Jessica James with a neckbreaker. Pretty sloppy in the beginning. Veronika isn’t connecting well in the ring.

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Beth Phoenix Update

Former WWE Women’s Champion, Beth Phoenix, posted the following update on her Twitter page today: Sorry I’ve been absent folks. Lots going on. Tomorrow I go see Dr Andrews for progress report. I can’t wait to show him how hard I’ve been working! New beginnings! I miss NY and can’t wait to go back home! … Read more

SHIMMER Volume 35 Taping Results Live from Berwyn, Illinois

Diva Dirt is on hand at this weekend’s SHIMMER festivities in Berwyn, Illinois where the company will be taping four volumes worth of footage. Keep checking back throughout the weekend for exclusive news, results and more.

Below are taping results for SHIMMER Volume 35.

SPARKLE
Maya Svensson def. Mia Yim. Maya wins with a gut wrench spinning powerbomb. Quick match but very good showing by both ladies.

SHIMMER Volume 35
1. Melanie Cruise def. Jessica James. Cruise wins after reversing a armbar submission into a modified powerbomb. Decent opening match.

2. Mercedes Martinez def. Misaki Ohata. Mercedes wins via fisherman buster. Insane, hardhitting match. Highlight of the match was Mercedes holding Ohata up for a full 30 second before hitting a brainbuster.

3. Tomoka Nakagawa and Daizee Haze def. Pretty Bitchin’ (Nikki Roxx and Ariel). Ariel and Nikki complimented DD Eric’s pink Power Ranger shirt pre-match. Nakagawa wins via rollup on Ariel after Haze spits water in her face. Nice, lengthy match-up. Haze and Nakagawa make a truly great heel team.

4. Allison Danger def. Veronika Vice via Shimmering Warlock. Way better match than yesterday. Afterwards, Danger brings DD Jennifer’s sign into the ring.

Amber interviews Jessie McKay backstage. She says she gonna take the title from Madison tonight.

Serena vs Portia next.

5. Portia Perez def. Serena via crossface submission. Pre-match Portia harrasses Jen, Eric and I (Steven) about our Power Rangers shirts. Serena reaches the ropes but the referee is distracted by Nicole Matthews and Perez locks it bad on and chokes Serena out. Awesome match from these two!

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Results from Kong vs Martinez at EVOLVE 5 + Video Interview with Martinez

SHIMMER isn’t the only promotion in action this weekend, as WSU presented a blockbuster title match-up between Awesome Kong and Mercedes Martinez at EVOLVE 5 in Rahway, New Jersey. Results below courtesy of WSU:

September 2010 has been a great month so far for WSU World Champion Mercedes Martinez. Martinez, the greatest women’s wrestler in the world today, continued to show why she’s one of the best last night at EVOLVE, in a match part of WSU’s “On The Road” DVD series. Several days before this match took place, Martinez was ranked #3 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s “Top 50 Females of Wrestling”. This has always been a list compiled mostly of WWE & TNA women. Mercedes Martinez broke another barrier in women’s wrestling, and was the highest ranked independent wrestler on the list. While WSU fans understand that WWE & TNA women can not be ignored, many fans are saying that Martinez should have been number 1. However, fans will be happy to know that Martinez has dominated PWI’s weekly & monthly rankings at the number 1 spot, and is currently ranked number 1 in the world by PWI magazine.

Being the best women’s wrestler in the world and defending the biggest prize in womens wrestling today has been no easy feat for Martinez. In over an 18 month title reign, Martinez has had to turn back the challenges of the likes of Mickie James, Angel Orsini, Portia Perez, Hailey Hatred, Rain, Alicia, Angelina Love, Nikki Roxx, Brittney Savage, Melissa Coates, Amber O’Neal, Bombshell Bo & countless others. Martinez is the biggest target in womens wrestling today because she holds the most prestigious championship in all of womens wrestling today – the WSU World Championship, the most defended women’s championship in the United States today. It is easy to have long title reigns when champions are inactive, but in 18 months, Martinez has defended the World Championship a record 30 times, averaging almost 2 title matches a month during this span!

As part of WSU’s working relationship with Dragongate USA, Mercedes Martinez joined EVOLVE wrestling and quickly compiled a 4-0 record, defeating Niya, Sumie Sakai, Brittney Savage & Tina San Antonio. However, after each match, Martinez kept asking for more competition. She begged for the best. On 9/11/10, she got it, in the form of “Awesome” Amazing Kong. If Martinez was to defeat Kong, Martinez would’ve successfully defended the championship for the 30th time.

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Notes from SHIMMER: MsChif Injured, Daizee Haze Update

– Former SHIMMER Champion, MsChif was unable to compete at yesterday’s SHIMMER tapings as she suffered a dislocated shoulder prior to the event. Up until this point, ‘Chif had appeared on every volume of SHIMMER from 1 through 32. Get well soon, MsChif! – Elsewhere, Daizee Haze was seemingly hurt in a match against Tenille … Read more

SHIMMER Volume 34 Taping Results Live from Berwyn, Illinois

Diva Dirt is on hand at this weekend’s SHIMMER festivities in Berwyn, Illinois where the company will be taping four volumes worth of footage. Keep checking back throughout the weekend for exclusive news, results and more.

Below are taping results for SHIMMER Volume 34.

1. Kellie Skater def. Jamilia Craft with a running neck snap.

2. Melanie Cruise def. Leva Bates with a modified Cruise Control. Leva was dressed as Iron Man. She even had a mask.

3. Nikki Roxx def. Misaki Ohata with the Barbie Crusher.

4. Daffney def. Neveah with a cheap roll up. Short match. Daffney is very over.

5. Veronika Vice def. Allison Danger with a roll up whole holding the tights. Veronika, who escaped from a time capsule this weekend, impressed.

6. Tenille def. Daizee Haze in a very quick match after Daizee Haze seemed to suffer a neck injury.

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SHIMMER Volume 33 Taping Results Live from Berwyn, Illinois

Diva Dirt is on hand at this weekend’s SHIMMER festivities in Berwyn, Illinois where the company will be taping four volumes worth of footage. Keep checking back throughout the weekend for exclusive news, results and more.

Below are taping results for SHIMMER Volume 33.

SPARKLE (Pre-Show)
* Mia Yim and Taylor Made def. Mena Libra and Maya Svensson. Mia picks up the win via roundhouse kick. Good showing by all four girls, Mia and Mena in particular.

SHIMMER Volume 33
1. Jessica James & Rachel Summerlyn def. Athena & Bonesaw Jessie Brooks. Rachel and Jessica win with a gory bomb/stunner combo on Athena. Good match by all the girls. Athena was the standout. Her moveset and spoiled brat gimmick is very entertaining.

2. Cat Power def. Jamilia Craft. tCat Power wins via uranage slam. Very slow paced match-up. Not the best showing from either girl, but a decent match.

Amber interviews Jessie McKay but Madison Eagles interferes and takes over the interview. Amber announces Melissa vs Madison for the title. Madison says, “It’s all about ME!”

3. Allison Danger def. Leva Bates. Danger wins via shimmering warlock. After the match Danger puts over Leva and Veronika Vice tries to run in and attack her. Danger asks why she’s here and Veronika says she wants her shot against Danger and challenges her for the next volume.

4. Melanie Cruise def. Taylor Made. Cruise wins via Cruise Control. Melanie completely dominated Made in a total squash match.

Melissa appears on screen and calls out Eagles. Says she’s tired of getting screwed out of the title. Says she going home with gold tonight.

5. Misaki Ohata def. Ariel. Ohata wins by submission. Surpisingly good match. Best I’ve seen Ariel in a long time. Misaki pulled out several submissions during the match-up.

Kellie Skater comes out and challenges anyone in the locker room. Her challenge is answered by Serena!!!

6. Serena def. Kellie Skater. Serena via spear. Skater dominated after Serena misses a spear in the corner, but makes the comeback in the end. The crowd goes wild and chants ‘Welcome back!’ Serena celebrates with the fans and looks very emotional. Very touching moment.

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Serena Returns to SHIMMER

Former WWE Diva, Serena, made a surprise return just moments ago at the SHIMMER Volume 33 tapings in Berwyn, Illinois. Serena, who was released last month, shocked the crowd and ‘The Rate Tank’ Kellie Skater by answering her challenge for a match. This marks Serena’s first wrestling appearance since her release. Diva Dirt‘s Steven and … Read more

NXT Winner’s Prize Amended

The winner’s prize on NXT has reportedly changed from the current season forward. The winner will now simply receive a guaranteed title shot, reports the Wrestling Observer. In the previous seasons, the winner earned a spot on the WWE main roster and a guaranteed title shot on a pay per view. However, with most, if … Read more

Changes to NXT Schedule on Syfy

Syfy has made some changes to NXT’s scheduling on the network for the next few weeks. Previously, the September 28th episode would be time-shifted by one hour to 11pm, additionally a live episode of NXT was scheduled to air at 7pm on October 1st leading into the debut of SmackDown on the network. The new … Read more

John Cena Speaks on WWE Unifying Divas & Women’s Titles

WWE Superstar, John Cena, had some rare comments about the Divas division, endorsing the company’s decision to unify the Divas and Women’s Championships. Speaking on Sirius XM’s Busted Open radio show, he said that he believed the Raw and SmackDown divisions would benefit from the unification, as it would give Divas ‘more exposure when TV … Read more

Aloisia Unsure Why She Was Cut from NXT, Says ‘Every Other Diva’ Has Racy Photos

Former NXT Rookie, Aloisia, has gone on record once again, this time in an interview with Brian Fritz, speaking about the speculation surrounding her being cut from NXT before the show even began. Aloisia, real name Lindsay Hayward, also makes the suggestion that ‘every other Diva’ has either racy photos or pornographic photos out there. … Read more

Lita vs Trish Makes WWE’s High Flyers DVD

Former WWE Women’s Champion, Lita — real name Amy Dumas — will be the only Diva commemorated on WWE’s new ‘Wrestling’s Highest Flyers’ DVD due for release next month. The 3-disc set will feature Lita’s main event match against Trish Stratus from a December 2004 episode of Raw. The match (which you can relive below) … Read more

NXT Season Three Premiere Rating is in…

Tuesday night’s NXT season three premiere scored a 0.96 cable rating, reports PWInsider. The show had 1,151,000 viewers. The rating is down from last week’s season two finale which scored a 1.02 and had 1,323,000 viewers.

Backstage Reaction to the NXT Rookie Divas

Following Tuesday’s NXT season three premiere, it’s said that many ‘key’ people backstage were high on the NXT Rookie Divas, reports the Wrestling Observer. They write: People were noting Maxine in her dance playing with Chimel’s tie, joking she never got the memo about staying away from ties (from the Bryan firing). When it was … Read more

Notes on SmackDown vs Raw 2011: Tiffany, Mickie James, Lay-Cool

As revealed last night, the SmackDown vs Raw 2011 video game will feature 13 of the WWE Divas. However, one of those Divas — Women’s Champion, Layla — will only be made available in a downloadable content pack during the holiday season.

According to one of the game’s developers, Marcus Stephenson, this is due to THQ having to update her character model which meant that they couldn’t put her in the final release.

Meanwhile, Tiffany, who was announced for the game via the official SmackDown vs Raw forum, will not be a playable character it has been revealed.

Diva Dirt reader, Josh, sent in some more notes which you can check out after the cut:

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First Look: PWI Female 50 2010 Revealed

Diva Dirt has obtained a copy of the November 2010 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated (see above for preview image), featuring the third annual PWI Female 50 list. We can exclusively reveal the list is as follows…

1) Michelle McCool
2) Angelina Love
3) Mercedes Martinez
4) Cheerleader Melissa
5) Eve Torres
6) Madison Rayne
7) Beth Phoenix
8) Mickie James
9) MsChif
10) Maryse

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SmackDown vs Raw 2011 Divas Roster Revealed

At a live unveiling in San Francisco, THQ and Gamespot.com revealed the roster for the upcoming SmackDown vs Raw 2011 video game. The Divas roster this year will feature: Alicia Fox (making her video game debut), Brie Bella, Beth Phoenix, Eve Torres, Gail Kim, Kelly Kelly, Maryse, Melina, Michelle McCool Natalya and Nikki Bella. Women’s … Read more