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Your Two Cents: Worst Diva & Knockout Releases

April 7, 2012November 3, 2011 by Erin

“Your Two Cents” is the new interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, with the recent release of Maryse, we’re asking this: Which Diva or Knockout release bothered you the most? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and … Read more

Your Two Cents: Greatest Heels and Babyfaces

May 26, 2014October 27, 2011 by Erin

“Your Two Cents” is the new interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: In all of women’s wrestling history, who was/is the best heel? The best babyface? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked … Read more

Your Two Cents: Trading Divas and Knockouts

November 1, 2011October 20, 2011 by Erin

“Your Two Cents” is the new interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: If you could send one Diva to TNA and one Knockout to the WWE, who would they be? We’ve read your responses on our social … Read more

Your Two Cents: Who Should Be Beth’s Next Challenger?

October 13, 2011 by Erin

“Your Two Cents” is the new interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: Who should be Beth Phoenix‘s next challenger for the Divas Championship? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked some of the … Read more

Indy Spotlight: Jessie McKay

June 9, 2017October 12, 2011 by Kate

You may know her as “Everybody’s Favourite Girlfriend”: originally from Sydney, Australia, but having already worked for some of the USA’s top independent promotions (SHIMMER Women Athletes, Slammin’ Ladies, Ring of Honor, CHIKARA and CZW, to name just a few), Jessie McKay is fast becoming a fan favourite everywhere around the world. Trained by Australian … Read more

Your Two Cents: Who Will Have the Bigger Comeback – Layla or Maryse?

October 13, 2011October 6, 2011 by Erin

“Your Two Cents” is the new interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: Which Diva is going to have the bigger comeback from injury: Layla or Maryse? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages and picked … Read more

Your Two Cents: Divas or Knockouts – Which Division is Currently Stronger?

October 13, 2011September 29, 2011 by Melanie

“Your Two Cents” is the new interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we kick off with a big one: Which division is currently stronger? WWE’s Divas division, or TNA’s Knockouts division? We’ve read your responses on our social media pages … Read more

Indy Spotlight: Michelle K Hasluck

June 9, 2017September 25, 2011 by Kate

Previously known as simply “Michelle” on the Australian wrestling scene, Michelle K. Hasluck found that competing with the likes of Candice Michelle and Michelle McCool on the “Michelle name front” wasn’t cutting it for her. As one of the last Haslucks left in the world, Michelle now wrestles under her real name and couldn’t be … Read more

Indy Spotlight: Shazza McKenzie

June 9, 2017August 25, 2011 by Kate

Yet another name has been announced for the huge PWWA show taking place on September 3rd at the Liverpool Masonic Center in Sydney, and it is a name that should be very familiar to anyone regularly checking out Australian Wrestling News and results on this site… Shazza McKenzie. But now is your chance to learn … Read more

Indy Spotlight: Reyna Pink

June 9, 2017July 31, 2011 by Steven

At River City Wrestling‘s next event on August 6th, the RCW International Championship will be on the line in a fatal four-way match. One of the wrestlers looking to take that title home with them is our next Indy Spotlight wrestler: Reyna Pink. Pink has been making quite a name for herself on the Texas … Read more

Indy Spotlight: Evie

June 9, 2017July 24, 2011 by Kate

Recently announced for the huge PWWA return show taking place on September 3rd at the Liverpool Masonic Center in Sydney, New Zealander Evie is one up-and-comer to keep your eye on. Evie began training in mid-2007 at eighteen years of age, debuting six months later for Impact Pro Wrestling New Zealand as a cheerleader. A … Read more

A Londoner’s Eye: Divas Division Has Fallen into a Post-Kharma Lull

June 9, 2017June 16, 2011 by Melanie

Watching this past Monday’s 14-Diva tag match, something dawned me: The Divas division has almost regressed in the span of a few weeks. With Lay-Cool done and dusted and Kharma on the shelf, there’s no real glue holding the division together. Seeing all 14 Divas on the roster right now all together made me realize … Read more

Southern Belle Smack: MY Opinion On The Great Kelly Kelly Debate

November 2, 2018June 6, 2011 by Cryssi

Good evening everyone and welcome to the third or fourth edition of the Southern Belle Smack. It’s been so long between columns that I can’t even remember how few I’ve written but that doesn’t matter. What matters is that, as I’m writing this, I’m currently on pins and needles watching this French Open final between … Read more

(Kellie) Skating Into Japan: An Aussie Abroad

November 2, 2018June 5, 2011 by Kate

It had been Kellie Skater‘s dream to wrestle in Japan ever since she started wrestling in 2007. In early May, Kellie, 23, was able to achieve that dream when she was asked to work for a new promotion called REINA, shortly after she returned home to Australia from a long trip wrestling around North America, … Read more

A Londoner’s Eye: Looking Back at a Month of Kharma

November 2, 2018May 31, 2011 by Melanie

It’s hard to believe that Kharma arrived on the scene just one month ago. It was May 1st that Kharma finally debuted at Extreme Rules, crushing a departing Michelle McCool with the Implant Buster signalling that she had arrived. Now, just one month later, it is Kharma who is departing having announced her pregnancy last … Read more

Mia Yim Does Japan: Blog and Pictures from Match with Manami Toyota

November 2, 2018May 29, 2011 by Team DD

Wrestler and Diva Dirt contributor, Mia Yim is currently in Japan where she is set to debut for the REINA promotion. Mia will be sending us exclusive blogs and pictures from her trip. Check back for regular updates!

Ahyong all!

If you have a problem with how I spell Ahnyong, get over it ^.^ Anyways, it is now Sunday. The day after my big tag match with Aki Kambayashi against Hailey Hatred and Manami Toyota. I will be coming home Weds with two losses in Japan, but with the greatest experience of my career thus far. This match was TOUGH! Much respect to all three of those ladies, they can really give their all. I took some stiff kicks from Hailey, got my butt handed to me on a silver platter by Toyota. I don’t mind the losses, I am just happy to have walked away from two incredible matches in Japan. Looking at Toyota across the ring before the bell rang felt like a dream. The lights only on us. Streamers getting cleaned up by our feet (Yes, I got streamers for the first time!!! Love the Japanese fans!) It was simply unbelievable and indescribable. Two years ago, I would only imagine and day dream about wrestling in Japan, asking myself “I wonder what it would be like over here..” and now I can say, “Oh, wrestling in Japan is TOUGH! But I enjoy every minute”. The blood, sweat, and tears of two hard working years and this is the pay off. Forget getting glammed up for TV. Forget winning a belt from a box. This trip to Japan was the payoff. I thank god, my family, my friends, and all of you supporters for spreading my name, cheering (or booing) me, getting behind me. THANK YOU!

Mr. Glamazon’s Hitting the Ropes: Glam Slam Mailbag #6 + 2 Glam Slam Reader Profiles

November 2, 2018May 26, 2011 by David

Hello everybody! I hope you all got a chance to watch episode #1 of “Jessie Kaye: Road to the Ring”. I’m really proud of the web series. It’s a fun challenge to bring Jessie’s story to light. She’s a great kid. In general the show is just reason this is an exciting time at Diva Dirt – stay tuned for an even bigger and better rest of 2011!

Time to clean out my inbox and piece together my “Hitting the Ropes” Glam Slam mailbag! Once again, thanks to all of you who submitted questions!

Before I jump into your questions I’d like to pay a quick tribute to the “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Like many I was saddened to hear about his recent passing. It is impossible for me to quantify how much he and Miss Elizabeth meant to me as I was growing up. The WWF was a huge part of my life and Macho Man gave me many wonderful memories. The night the “Madness met the Mania” in Hershey, PA is my all-time favorite wrestling match. So, thanks Randy. Now you can walk down that aisle again with Miss Elizabeth, at least in my heart.

Blog: Mia Yim Checks In from Japan, Comments on Upcoming Match with Manami Toyota

November 2, 2018May 25, 2011 by Melanie

Hello all,

The past few days here in Japan has been pretty relaxing. I was just told I will be wrestling in a tag match. May 28th, it will be me and Aki Kanbayashi vs. Hailey Hatred and Manami Toyota. I am really excited for this match as I will finally be in the ring with one of my closest friends (Hailey) and a legend, in my opinion, in the world (Manami) It will be a great honor and a tough fight for us.

I took a break from training on Sunday and Monday to go and explore Japan. Sunday, Roxie Cotton and I went to Harajuku. Harajuku is one of the fashion capitals in Japan as it still holds unique fashions from Decora to Lolita styles. I wish these fashions would be popular in America. We spent about a few hours in Harajuku, although it is only about half a mile strip of just side shops and foods. We went through most of the stores, looking at all Harajuku has to offer. It was amazing to see the different selections. The snacks was the best part. The Japanese really indulge in their sweets. The sweets are in very small portions but it is soooo delicious in every bite. After a while, it began to rain and we just headed back home to relax for the rest of the day.

Mia Yim Does Japan: Wrestling Hiroyo Matsumoto

November 2, 2018May 16, 2011 by Team DD

Ahnyong all!

It is 8:43am here in Japan (7:43pm in East Coast US time) and typing this in bed. I am so sore! I just had my match with Hiroyo Matsumoto last night, and I think it was my most proudest match yet. It was such an experience to wrestle her. I lost and took a butt whooping, but I guess I’m just good at that according to Melanie ^.^

Mia Yim Does Japan: The Story So Far…

November 2, 2018May 15, 2011 by Team DD

I finally land at the Narita airport May 12 (Thurs here) after a 16 hour flight. The flight itself wasn’t that bad, No crying babies or smelly old people. Decent, enjoyable trip. Once I land, it is already raining here, but I met up with the promoter and wait in the car. About 15 mins later, the promoter brings Roxie Cotton, and we both are just jumping in the back seat, excited as can be. We drive about an hour into the outskirts of the city of Tokyo called Chiba. We stop at the dojo to meet with the joshi girls and lucha girls. After ten mins there, we head to our apartment. Super cute little place. We both have our own bedrooms. Comfortable place, hard to understand how to work the stove and toilet. They are built completely different with different buttons. After settling in for about an hour, we both go out and meet up with Hailey Hatred. I haven’t seen her in about a year or two after she left America to live in Tokyo. It was great seeing her! She takes us into the city and shows us around. We later meet up with Kellie Skater and eat at a Denny’s. This Denny’s is totally different than the American Denny’s. Pancakes here are considered a dessert, and they barely serve any breakfast foods, more Japanese soups and meats. Once we finish eating, it’s about 10pm and both me and Roxie are exhausted. Still jetlagged. We finally take the train back to the apartment and pass out.

A Londoner’s Eye: Thank You, Michelle

June 9, 2017May 2, 2011 by Melanie

I didn’t think much of the school teacher from Palatka, FL seven years ago during a little contest on Monday Night Raw (you may have heard of it). Frankly, said school teacher — while she looked athletic, sure — came across awkward on TV, as if she knew (along with the viewing world) that she didn’t really fit in with the nipped-and-tucked models in bikini tops who made up the rest of the competition. Her thick accent was a little jarring, her looks (which this competition was pretty much based upon) didn’t quite compete with the models and she lacked any distinct personality. Failing to connect with the crowd, the school teacher was cut from the competition in week four. That should’ve been the last we saw of her, but it was just the beginning.

Fast forward seven years and that school teacher, Michelle McCool, is perhaps the most decorated WWE Diva of the last several years. And like any public figure worth knowing about, she’s as controversial as she is talented.

The once doe-eyed school teacher won over many — including myself — and now, as we say goodbye to her, I want to say thank you, Michelle.

Mr. Glamazon Reports from WrestleMania 27 – Day 2 (Art Show)

November 5, 2018March 31, 2011 by David

Diva Dirt’s Mr Glamazon brings us her exclusive daily blog detailing her adventures in Atlanta for WrestleMania 27 this weekend. Check back each day for a new entry!

I admit I stress about it too much. What am I going to wear? What tie should I pick out? Did I wear this color last year? It basically takes me a few weeks to make a decision. This year I even jumped on eBay and bought a new pocket square… you know in case I wanted to go with a pocket square (what am I, 60?) I hang the suit in my closet and try all sorts of color combinations. Finally I settle on an outfit, until I change my mind a few days later. It’s exhausting.

But it’s all worth it because the WrestleMania Art Show is one of my favorite nights of the year. I had such a good time the past few years that now I have really high hopes. So yeah I go overboard but when a normal night is sitting on our couch, watching American Idol, and drinking a bottle of cheap wine, well, you tend to get really excited for these things. (I truly wish we had 4 more kids, 2 just isn’t enough work…)

So I finally put it all together: black suit, blue striped shirt, black and blue tie. Perfect.

Mr Glamazon Reports from WrestleMania 27 – Day 1

November 5, 2018March 30, 2011 by David

Diva Dirt’s Mr Glamazon brings us her exclusive daily blog detailing her adventures in Atlanta for WrestleMania 27 this weekend. Check back each day for a new entry!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – the WWE Art Show is the best event of the year for wrestling fans. You may not believe me but here’s the deal. It is the first event of the week so a lot of fans aren’t in town yet. It is nice and intimate. The food is great. The drinks are flowing. The art is interesting (and for sale). The WWE stars are relaxed and just hanging around. If you want to meet one of your favorite stars, trust me, the Art Show is the way to go. The Axxess sessions are a lot of fun too, but there are a ton of people there, the lines are long, and you only get a brief moment with the star. Tonight will be my third Art Show and if it’s anything like the first two, I’m going to have a blast.

Two years ago it was all about Beth.

It was all about meeting Beth and thanking her for being such an inspiration. Thanking her for being a great role model. Thanking her for the Glamasuits, the tiaras, the Glam Slam…everything. (And um, I do find her kind of attractive…so that’s nice too.)

Mr. Glamazon’s Hitting the Ropes (Issue #25) – Hell’s Kitchen

November 2, 2018March 28, 2011 by David

At some point in your life you have told Vincent Kennedy McMahon to go to hell.

We all have. Every single one of us. Every single wrestling fan has done this at one time or another. Whether you’re a casual fan who just watches Monday Night Raw or a hardcore fan that attends WrestleMania every year. You have done this. I guarantee it.

You have yelled at him through your television. You have bitched about him to your friends. You have made fun of him. You have made fun of his family. You have chastised him. You have criticized him. You have used his name in vain. You have wanted to punch him in the nose.

But I bet you have never stopped watching his product.

Mr. Glamazon’s Hitting the Ropes (Issue #24) – Third Time is a Charm

November 2, 2018March 3, 2011 by David

“Why now?”

Shantelle Taylor was asking me why now, of all times, I had finally decided to pursue my dream of being a ring announcer. I thought about it for a minute and then told her, “Because now I have the opportunity.” But I’m not completely sure that was the entire answer. Truth is I still don’t know exactly “why now”. I mean, why didn’t I try this years ago? I’ve always wanted to get involved in professional wrestling…so what was holding me back? Really, why now?

I guess one day I just woke up and realized “Hey, I’m 37, if not now…when? I’m not getting any younger. Am I going to let this dream just disappear forever?”

A Londoner’s Eye: Give Rima Fakih a Chance on Tough Enough…

November 2, 2018February 19, 2011 by Melanie

(Well this is awkward… After a four month absence, I am back with just my second blog post. David puts me to shame, don’t he?)

The news earlier this week that reigning Miss USA, Rima Fakih, will be a contestant on the impending revival of WWE Tough Enough lit a fire under my pen. And it seems it also lit a fire under a lot of you too. The recurring theme seems to be: “Great, another model in WWE.” Other criticisms that have popped up include: “It’s a slap in the face to the masses of independent wrestlers that auditioned,” and “Why doesn’t she just do the Diva Search?”

The outpouring of criticism from fans and purists to Fakih’s appointment, in my perhaps unpopular opinion, is shortsighted and once again exemplifies the hasty nature of the Internet. (Shocking, right?)

As soon as a story is out there, there’s a knee-jerk reaction it seems. Look no further than Henry Cavill being cast as Superman. That news a few weeks ago spurred outcries that too many iconic superhero roles were going to British actors and not American ones. Sure, Superman may represent Americana but first of all, it’s fiction! Secondly, the character is not going to be British, so what difference does it make? Before a single frame of footage had been shot, poor (gorgeous) Henry Cavill had a target on his back.

Sound familiar?

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