Tonight is the night!
We are inviting our visitors in Atlanta this weekend to join us for a night of fun with fellow women’s wrestling fans!
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In Pictures: WrestleMania 27 Program featuring Lay-Cool, Snooki and Trish
This year’s program picture courtesy of David at Axxess. Notice that Trish’s hair isn’t Photoshopped this time? Success! [nggallery id=471]
Mr. Glamazon Reports from WrestleMania 27 – Day 2 (Art Show)
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.
In Pictures: Divas Exhibit Flower Power at ‘Mania Art Show
WrestleMania festivities officially kicked off in Atlanta last night with the annual WrestleMania Art charity event — and what would a red carpet event be without some Divas?
There was plenty of flower power on show as Natalya and Beth Phoenix both opted for frilly frocks. Meanwhile, Alicia Fox is spotted all smiles in a black number.
Exclusive: Tough Enough 2 Champion Jackie Haas on the Show’s Return, Choice of Trainers and What it Takes to Win
Former WWE Diva and TNA Knockout, Jackie Haas joined us last night on Diva Dirt LIVE to discuss her new role here at Diva Dirt as guest blogger for the revival of Tough Enough. Of course, as a co-champion on the original series, Jackie certainly has some insight and expertise about the show.
We get Jackie’s opinion on the return of Tough Enough, as well as the choice of trainers and what she thinks it takes to win the series. We also discuss her personal highlights from doing the show and what she’s up to at the moment.
Exclusive: Trish Stratus Dishes on Tough Enough, Returning to WWE, WrestleMania, Snooki & More
It’s been a busy couple of months for the legendary 7-time Women’s Champ, Trish Stratus. She’s back in the WWE fold with the USA Network revival of Tough Enough, she’s going to WrestleMania this Sunday, has a movie premiering in one week and is on the cover of Oxygen magazine! With so much going on in the Stratusphere, we decided to give the Diva Dirt Legacy Award winner a call and discuss!
In Video: Tough Enough Promo Featuring Miss USA
USA Network is running the following promo for next week’s Tough Enough premiere centered around Miss USA, Rima Fakih: The show premieres on Monday after Raw at 11pm ET.
In Video: Snooki & Stephanie McMahon Speak at WrestleMania 27 Press Conference
WWE has released video footage of the press conference earlier today. Watch below:
Mr Glamazon Reports from WrestleMania 27 – Day 1
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.)
In Pictures: Snooki & Steph at WrestleMania Press Conference, Snooki Booed
WWE celebrity guest star, Snooki and Stephanie McMahon took the stage earlier today in New York for one last press conference before Sunday’s WrestleMania event. Snooki sported a ‘Brunette Mafia’ t-shirt (more on the origins of that name in our interview with Trish) and posed with the likes of The Rock and John Cena. According … Read more
Raw Redux (March 28th, 2011): Jersey Shore Invades Raw
Holy F-bomb, Batman! Last night’s Raw needed a lot of censoring when it came to the Divas in a last effort to attract interest before Sunday’s WrestleMania pay per view.
In a taped segment, Trish Stratus and Snooki were spotted at a bar in New Jersey with the latter looking in no fit state for live TV. (Glug, glug, glug!) Lay-Cool didn’t know what was about to hit ’em…
Trish and Snooki are drinkin’ it up (well, one more than the other) at Miami Mike’s when some dude comes up to them and pesters our pint-sized (pint… *cough*) MTV star. Snooki tells Josh Mathews that she’s ready for ‘Mania (“Bring it on, bitches!”). The interview is interrupted by the lurker — who, by the way, is named Danny E (vital information right there) — and he ends up getting a smack from Snooki for his efforts. A change from being on the receiving end, eh?
Tough Enough 2 Champion Jackie Haas Joins Diva Dirt for Tough Enough Revival Coverage
Nearly 10 years ago she proved that she is indeed Tough Enough and now, in 2011, Jackie Haas is bringing that expertise to Diva Dirt!
We are pleased to announce today that Tough Enough 2 champion, former WWE Diva and former TNA Knockout, Jackie Haas, will join our coverage of the upcoming USA Network revival of WWE Tough Enough.
Raw Response: March 28th, 2011
Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to Raw tonight at 9pm ET on the USA Network. Be sure to tune in to the Post-Raw Show LIVE at 11pm ET following Raw! Discuss the show in the comments!
WWE Superstars Spoilers: March 31st, 2011
Spoilers for Thursday:
SmackDown Redux (March 25th, 2011): Famous, Flawless… Fist Pump?
You knew it was going to happen sooner or later.
With Jersey Shore star Snooki in the mix at WrestleMania, it was only a matter of time before Lay-Cool dressed up as the ‘guidette’ — and that’s exactly what they did on SmackDown this week. Try not to hurt your neck… it’s time to fist pump, Lay-Cool style:
Kicking off the Divas portion of the show are Kelly Kelly and Rosa Mendes set for tag team action against the ‘flawless BFFs’. Out they come in some interesting — and not at all ring-ready — outfits, plus the trademark Snooki poof hair, huge slippers and hairspray.
Kelly Kelly is all business and ready to wrestle but in true Lay-Cool style, Layla and Michelle ham up their Jersey Shore spoof, fist pumping and to their hearts’ content. That is until Kelly and Rosa break up the party by taking them down to the mat. Let the slippers fly!
Raw Redux Does WWE Superstars (March 24th, 2011): A Couple’s Defeat
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Superstars Redux. To recap last week, we all saw Eve, Natalya, Gail and Tamina squaring off against Melina, Alicia Fox and the Bella Twins. Although both sides fought valiantly, it was Eve that would end up picking up the victory for the babyfaces. This week, two of those ladies from last week’s bout hit the ring once more but with new tag team partners. The Divas once again secure a main event showing on WWE Superstars; new super-couple Daniel Bryan and Gail Kim facing the team of Tyson Kidd and Melina in mixed tag team action.
After conversing with their respective partners, it is the Divas that kick off the action for the match. Gail and Melina immediately lock up in the center of the ring, each struggling for control. Melina wins the first battle by pressing her opponent into the turnbuckle but the two are forced apart by the referee. The A-Lister obliges only to hit a cheap forearm shot on Gail to hopefully continue the upper hand. The babyface Diva comes back fighting with a couple of forearm shots of her own.
Gail attempts to Irish whip Melina into the corner, but is reversed into the corner herself. Melina goes to capitalize with a boot to the stomach while Gail is able to maneuver gracefully out of the way, onto the apron. Melina grows more frustrated by the minute and immediately goes on the attack with a shoulder block. The attack is missed completely as Gail connects with her apron stomp on the heel Diva. Gail dives over the ropes, pulling Melina into a sunset flip. The count barely reaches one status as Melina kicks out. The two return to a standing position as Melina charges for a clothesline, which is immediately countered by Gail into a stunning neckbreaker.
Rima Fakih on Tough Enough Experience: “I Loved Every Bruise and Black & Blue Mark”
Miss USA, Rima Fakih, spoke to the New York Post about her experience while filming Tough Enough. Fakih reveals that she was a tomboy growing up and lived in a rough area, which toughened her up. Speaking on the competition, she said: “When I told my parents about doing ‘Tough Enough,’ my mom’s exact comment … Read more
Spoiler: Snooki, Lay-Cool and Trish Reportedly Film Big Segment for Next Week’s Raw
WWE filmed an angle to air on next week’s Raw, the final show before WrestleMania, in New Jersey yesterday reports PopTheCrowd.com. You can read the spoilers below:
SmackDown Spoilers: March 25th, 2011
Spoilers for Friday’s SmackDown:
Raw Redux (March 21st, 2011): Eve Gets a Lump of Cole While Vickie Continues Her Roll
After being shafted from Raw last week, in favor of Snooki, Divas Champion, Eve, is in action this week, taking on Maryse in a non-title match. We even get a mid-match interruption by Michael Cole. Oh joy… Check out the match below:
We come from commercial to find Maryse already in the ring, doing the usual preening. Eve makes her way out next to a pretty good reaction, while Maryse mocks her from inside the ring. The official signals for the bell, but Maryse stops to do a very over-dramatic hairflip before the match begins. Eve brushes Maryse and does a little mocking of her own. Maryse offense and goes for a slap, but Eve dodges and strikes back with a slap of her own.
In Video: Tough Enough Contestants & Trish Stratus Interviewed
BuzzFocus.com video interviews with Trish Stratus and the Tough Enough contestants about the upcoming series. The interviews were filmed during a media day at the set of the show in Simi Valley, CA. This is the first time that the contestants can be seen discussing the show. The cast members interviewed include Rima Fakih, Christina … Read more
Raw Response: March 21st, 2011
Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to Raw tonight at 9pm ET on the USA Network. Be sure to tune in to the Post-Raw Show LIVE at 11pm ET following Raw! Discuss the show in the comments!
WWE Superstars Spoilers: March 24th, 2011
Spoilers for Thursday’s Superstars:
Trish at Raw Tonight
Trish Stratus’ official website confirmed she will appear on Raw tonight. The 7-time Women’s Champ will likely be continuing her storyline leading into WrestleMania. Trish will team with John Morrison and Snooki from MTV’s Jersey Shore against Lay-Cool and Dolph Ziggler. No word on whether Snooki will appear tonight also.
In Video: NXT 3 ‘Where Are They Now?’ – AJ & Naomi vs Aksana & Maxine
In a bit of a ‘Where are they now?’ for the NXT 3 rookies, AJ and Naomi faced Aksana and Maxine a few days ago at an FCW live event. If you’re as sorely missing these girls on WWE TV as we are, this is a nice reminder:
‘Tough Enough’ Wraps Filming
With just over two weeks until its premiere, filming on the revival of ‘Tough Enough’ has wrapped. The show’s host, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, confirmed that filming on the new season has ended via Twitter last night. 7-time WWE Women’s Champion, Trish Stratus will serve as one of the trainers while five female contestants will … Read more