We always hear about independent wrestling in the USA, but what about those oft-forgotten countries… like Australia? Here are the latest happenings in the Australian wrestling scene, including recent results and upcoming events you can attend: November 19th, 2011 – NAW (Mulgrave, VIC): Nikita Naridian retained her Women’s Championship over Vixsin and Lowzen in a … Read more
NCW Femmes Fatales has announced a pretty big match-up between two of the independent scene’s biggest names right now: SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa will face former JWP Openweight Champion, Hailey Hatred, in the latter’s Femmes Fatales debut on March 10th. The match is the third in a big triple header which also includes Kalamity vs … Read more
This past weekend saw what is being considered the final wrestling event at the infamous ECW Arena in Philadelphia, PA, and one woman can boast that she was part of the historic double-header which featured shows from CZW and EVOLVE. Mia Yim effectively became the last female to compete in the ECW Arena, facing Greg … Read more
This past weekend, NCW Femmes Fatales announced that – as part of a “triple main event” they are promoting – Femmes Fatales main-stay and previous champion LuFisto will take on former WWE Diva and ECW Superstar Jazz on March 10th at Femmes Fatales VIII in what is being billed as an “dream match”. Adding such … Read more
This Friday’s RESISTANCE Pro event, RISE, is set to feature two matches boasting some major talents in women’s wrestling. RESISTANCE Pro Women’s Champion Melanie Cruise will defend her title against Serenity, while Cheerleader Melissa and Sassy Stephie do battle for the title’s #1 contendership. The event takes place January 13th (this Friday) at Excalibur in … Read more
On January 7, Emi Sakura wrestled her final match for the joshi promotion Ice Ribbon. Citing ‘personal reasons’ as her choice for leaving, Sakura went out with a bang by wrestling Tsukushi – her most recent tag partner – in a fifteen minute match in Sendai, Japan. Tsukushi picked up the victory. Classed as the … Read more
As previously reported, former WWF Women’s Champion Bull Nakano retired yesterday, the day of her 44th birthday, with a big retirement ceremony in Tokyo, Japan. The event aired on television and was uploaded to YouTube. You can watch the whole event, including all of the matches, here. However, if you just want to watch Bull’s … Read more
As reported last year, legendary Japanese wrestler Bull Nakano announced that she would be retiring from wrestling in the early part of 2012. The former WWF Women’s Champion held her retirement show earlier today (January 8th) to mark her 44th birthday. Nakano unofficially retired in 1996 due to injuries, but has never had an official … Read more
Diva Dirt is extremely pleased to announce its biggest venture yet — presenting the debut Internet pay per view from Europe’s top all-female wrestling promotion, Pro-Wrestling: EVE. Fans will be able to watch “No Man’s Land: Sjodin vs Alpha” exclusively on Diva Dirt on Saturday, February 18th at 7pm GMT (2pm ET). The Internet pay … Read more
Just five days after defending her WSU World Championship against Jessicka Havok live on Internet pay per view, Mercedes Martinez has another big challenge on her hands as she faces standout star and NCW Femmes Fatales Champion, Kalamity, in the main event of Femmes Fatales VIII. The match takes place on March 10th in Montreal, … Read more
On December 17th, 2011 in New York, Family Wrestling Entertainment presented a cleverly named show – “Haastility” – featuring appearances from former WWE superstars Charlie and Jackie Haas. Charlie defended his FWE Heavyweight Championship in the main event against TNA’s Eric Young, while Jackie wrestled another TNA talent in what I believe falls into the … Read more
Absolute Intense Wrestling in Cleveland, Ohio has announced a preliminary line-up for its Girls Night Out 5 event on January 5th. The card so far is as follows: * AIW Women’s Champion Mickie Knuckles vs Sara Del Rey (Title Match) * Allysin Kay vs Cherry Bomb (#1 Contender Match) * Marti Belle vs Mia Yim … Read more
Former WWE star Maria Kanellis is featured in a new video promo posted by boyfriend ‘The Prodigy’ Mike Bennett on YouTube today. Maria will make her ROH debut as Bennett’s valet at tomorrow’s Final Battle Internet pay per view. In the clip, Maria resurrects the ditzy role she once played in WWE. Pretty cool. Check … Read more
As Sara Del Rey revealed to us exclusively last month, word is that Ring of Honor is looking to add a women’s division to its new television show in 2012. The company never had full-fledged women’s division on its previous TV incarnation, rather the odd match here and there, despite fans calling to see weekly … Read more
WSU has released an emotionally charged video from WSU World Champion Mercedes Martinez regarding her current state of health following injuries sustained last month at the Breaking Barriers II Internet pay per view. As we reported earlier in the week, Mercedes did in fact suffer a rather serious concussion has forced her to be pulled … Read more
Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis will be making her debut for Ring of Honor on December 23rd. Kanellis will be accompanying real-life boyfriend Mike Bennett to the ring for his match with Jay Lethal. The former Playboy covergirl and Celebrity Apprentice star has been seen in the audience at various ROH events supporting her boyfriend, … Read more
This past weekend, former Knockouts Champion Mickie James took on Amber O’Neal for her ArenaChicks promotion. Results and pictures below: [notice]This past weekend was an exciting one for the Charlotte based indy federation PWXwrestling.com and Arenachicks.com! Friday night, CEO of ArenaChicks Amber O’Neal had the opportunity to go one on one with the former WWE … Read more
WSU has released two new DVDs, a deluxe edition of Breaking Barriers II which featured the steel cage War Games match and Melina’s first post-WWE match, as well as the company’s first national retail DVD. Details: [notice]WSU Now Shipping BREAKING BARRIERS II DELUXE; Limited Copies of WSU’s First National DVD Now On Sale Women Superstars … Read more
It looks like the extent of Mercedes Martinez‘s injuries coming off last month’s WSU Breaking Barriers II Internet pay per view are more precarious than we initially realized. As reported the day after the show, Mercedes was taken to hospital on a stretcher but was cleared of any major issues, bar a stinger and some … Read more
Pro-Wrestling: EVE has announced a major new deal which will see the company launch its own monthly wrestling school in London, as well as hold monthly live events. The official announcement was made moments ago on the BBC London 9.49 FM radio station, however, Diva Dirt spoke to promoter Dann Read earlier today for more … Read more
Talk about a fast turnaround! Smart Mark Video, the official DVD distributor for CHIKARA, has released all three nights of JoshiMania on DVD — less than 48 hours after the extravaganza came to a close! Official press release below: [notice]CHIKARA: All 3 nights of “JoshiMania” available on DVD right now! This past weekend we served … Read more
Tonight at Night 1 of JoshiMania, Queen of Wrestling Sara Del Rey fulfills a career-long dream to face legendary Japanese star Aja Kong, who she cites as her idol. Earlier this week on DD360, we talked to Sara about the buzzworthy encounter, which headlines tonight’s opening night of JoshiMania in Philadelphia, PA, as well as … Read more
Diva Dirt is proud to announce our first DVD release in conjunction with ChickFight, just in time for the holiday season! “ChickFight: On the Road, Volume 1” is available exclusively on Amazon right now! Pick it up at this link. Full details below: [notice]“CHICKFIGHT: ON THE ROAD, VOLUME 1” DVD NOW ON SALE! Presented by … Read more
The wait is over! JoshiMania finally begins tonight and will continue over the weekend in a three-day extravaganza presented by CHIKARA. Tonight, JoshiMania kicks off in Philadelphia, PA, headlined by Sara Del Rey vs Aja Kong. Tonight will also see the Diva Dirt Legacy Award presentation for Manami Toyota live in the ring. Tomorrow, the … Read more
Ring of Honor may soon be rivaling WWE and TNA in the TV stakes with its own women’s division, reveals Queen of Wrestling, Sara Del Rey. Speaking to Diva Dirt exclusively on last night’s episode of DD360, Sara spoke about her current status with ROH and recent discussions with the company, including the prospect of … Read more
The trailer for the new season of World of Hurt, which airs on the Cave network in Canada, has been released. Replacing Lance Storm as trainer is WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper. The female cast includes recently signed WWE talent Taya Valkyrie, KC Spinelli, who appeared in Season 1, plus Sammy Hall and … Read more