Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * Goliath has published a fun article casting … Read more
Lucha Underground is teasing its new season with a trailer full of new footage featuring the promotion’s biggest stars. The trailer showcases Sexy Star, Black Lotus, a healed up Ivelisse and a new look for Catrina. In addition to these returning stars, the trailer also features a mysterious woman. This may be Cheerleader Melissa, whose … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @we_are_stardom/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * Evie, Hiroyo … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @LuchaElRey/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Lucha Underground has announced its season two premiere date: Wednesday, January 27th. The promotion made the announcement on Twitter, also revealing that the show will remain in its 8pm time slot: #LuchaUnderground Season 2 premieres Wednesday January 27 at 8pm ET on @ElReyNetwork. See you real soon, Believers! pic.twitter.com/jliniuzQ0O — … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @kimber_lee90/Instagram” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Last night at Chikara’s Top Banana event, Kimber Lee made history by becoming the first woman to win the CHIKARA Grand Championship. Kimber, who also currently holds the SHIMMER Tag Team Titles, the WSU Tag Team Titles, the Legacy Wrestling Women’s Championship and the MCW Women’s Championship, won the belt … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: StardomJoshiPuroresu/Facebook” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * Japanese wrestling … Read more
Tough Enough competitor Chelsea Green will be appearing in a new independent Canadian film described as a “romantic wrestling comedy”. The movie, titled Chokeslam, will also feature Chelsea’s trainer Lance Storm and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. The movie’s synopsis tells of a butcher who reunites with his ex-girlfriend – now a world famous … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Lee South” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] The WWE may be interested in having Maria Kanellis return to the company. According to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via The Ring Fan), the WWE recently ran an article featuring the former Diva, and it’s apparently being considered a notable sign that she may be brought back. … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former WWE Diva Melina has responded to a new report that sought to explain why she isn’t returning to Lucha Underground. The report, from Wrestling Observer, claimed that Lucha Underground had replaced Melina with AAA’s Taya Valkyrie because Melina had been “extremely difficult” to work with. Melina responded to this … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Chris Riddle” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Today in Winston Salem, North Carolina, Queens of Combat crowned their first champion: Taeler Hendrix. Taeler defeated Tessa Blanchard in the finals of the championship tournament, which kicked off last summer. Full Queens of Combat 7 results below, courtesy of Diva Dirt’s Chris: Fatal Four-Way to take Santana Garrett‘s … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @we_are_stardom/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * This past … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: ImpactWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Awesome Kong is denying reports that she’s retiring from wrestling. In a statement to Pro Wrestling Sheet, the two-time Knockouts Champion says all she’s retiring at the moment is her Amazing Kong moniker, which she uses on the indies and in Japan: “Amazing Kong is retired from wrestling, but Awesome … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Is Awesome Kong retiring from the ring? Japanese wrestling site Battle News is reporting that Kong – real name Kia Stevens – has been advised by her doctor to retire from wrestling after being pulled from a tournament at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall for health reasons. It is believed that these … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: CZWrestling.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Yesterday, WSU presented its latest event, Cherry-T, on iPPV. The event served as a fundraiser for injured WSU Champion Cherry Bomb. Full results below, courtesy of Dave Muscarella: Annie Social def. Angie Skye. Penelope Ford, Brittany Blake, Sozio, Joey Janela & Kira def. Amanda Rodriguez, Jewells Malone, Sassy Stephie, Dave … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @MCWWrestling/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * Kimber Lee … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @billiekaywwe/Instagram” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * At NXT … Read more
Four women have received WWE tryouts during their UK tour, according to reports: Nina Samuels, Jodie Champagnie, Toni Storm and Jessica Rose. Square Circle Sirens reported on these tryouts, which took place before Monday’s Raw in Manchester, England. Storm wrestled primarily in Australia before relocating to the UK last year and is said to have … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: @Spike/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former TNA Knockout and current GFW talent Lei’D Tapa will fight inside the octagon for the first time on New Year’s Eve. Tapa has been announced for Japanese MMA promotion Rizin Fighting Federation’s New Year’s Eve event, where she’ll face Brazilian jiu-jitsu standout Gabrielle Garcia. Both will be making their … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: Pro Wrestling Illustrated” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s annual Female 50 issue has been released digitally, revealing the entire 2015 list. As announced yesterday, Nikki Bella tops the list, followed by Paige, Sasha Banks, Santana Garrett and Gail Kim. View the full list below. Last year’s placement is in parenthesis: 1. Nikki Bella … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Pro Wrestling Illustrated has revealed the woman atop its annual Female 50 list: Nikki Bella. The magazine revealed their pick on Twitter: Nikki Bella is No. 1 in the #PWIFemale50! Listen to her reaction on the @OfficialPWI Podcast at https://t.co/Ip3ocrA39F and iTunes Store. — PWI (@OfficialPWI) November 4, 2015 She … Read more
Just over two weeks ago, former WWE Diva Melina made a surprise return to the ring, wrestling her first match in over three years. The match, which took place at STARDOM’s Covina, California show, saw her team with SHINE Champion Santana Garrett to take on Hudson Envy and Thunder Rosa. Today, the match is available … Read more
Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * The latest Taste of Tenille shares Emma’s … Read more
Diva Dirt has learned new details about Cheerleader Melissa‘s role in Lucha Underground. Contrary to earlier reports, Melissa will not be portraying the sister of Marty “The Moth” Martinez. She will be playing a different role altogether: one that plays heavily into Lucha Underground’s tribe mythology. We’re told that her character will be an important … Read more
Cheerleader Melissa is joining Lucha Underground for its season season. Melissa, at two-time SHIMMER Champion who previously competed for TNA, is said by the Wrestling Observer to be playing the sister of Marty “The Moth” Martinez, who most recently squared off with Sexy Star in an attempt to claim her Aztec medallion. Melissa started filming … Read more
[media-credit name=”Community.WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Each Friday, The Wrap will wrap up the week in women’s wrestling by compiling the week’s smaller news stories, rumors and gossip – anything not normally covered by Diva Dirt. Got a tip for next week? Send it in. Here’s this week’s roundup, in no particular order: * NXT Divas recently … Read more
[media-credit name=”Photo: battle-news.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome back to another edition of the Joshi Roundup! We are back with results and news from Japan, as well as a closer look at legend Dump Matsumoto! Joshi News Photo: battle-news.com Ice Ribbon continues to battle injuries, as not only has Aoi Kizuki not recovered from her knee … Read more