[media-credit name=”SHIMMER” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Taping is underway for Shimmer 81 – 85 this weekend in Chicago, Illinois. Here are results for the 81 – 83 events courtesy of 411Mania and PWInsider. SHIMMER Volume 81: * Veda Scott defeated Nixon Newell * Shayna Baszler defeated Rhia O’Reilly * Kellie Skater defeated LuFisto, Shazza McKenzie and Vanessa … Read more
[media-credit name=”Lucha Underground” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground, I’ll be filling in for Jack this week since he has some prior commitments. LU continues to revolutionize the business with its first all women’s tag bout in the promotion’s history. With two Aztec Medallions on the line, tempers flared between all competitors. Our … Read more
[media-credit name=”Southside Wrestling” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Melina is making her return to the ring for Southside Wrestling’s first Queen of the Ring tournament to crown a winner for the Queen of Southside title. The event takes place October 2nd in Sheffield. She took to twitter to announce her impending return. It's true. I've decided to get back … Read more
[media-credit name=”SHIMMER” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] SHIMMER kicks off their three day weekend event in Chicago tomorrow, June 24th, with SHIMMER 81. In addition to the match-up between Jessicka Havok and a debuting Viper, three championships will be on the line. https://twitter.com/SHIMMERwomen/status/745811125309104129 SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles will defend her title against Courtney Rush. Tonight has us in … Read more
[media-credit name=”Lucha Underground” align=”aligncenter” width=”500″][/media-credit] Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground Analysis! In what I assumed would be one match out of many on this week’s show, the Six to Survive elimination match actually filled the entire broadcast! Ivelisse and Taya are in this Number One Contender’s match, taking on each other and Johnny Mundo, … Read more
[media-credit name=”Shimmer” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The next live events for Shimmer Women Athletes will take place on June 24th, 25th, and 26th in the Chicago area. The events on Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th will be held at Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago, and the event on Sunday, June 26th will be at the … Read more
[media-credit name=”Wrestlicious” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] The success of reality TV in the world of women’s wrestling is no secret. From the likes of WWE and E!’s Total Divas garnering hundreds of thousands of viewers weekly, as well as multiple award nominations and red carpet appearances, it can definitely be a great way to bring a mainstream … Read more
Welcome to the first Lucha Underground Analysis in three weeks! After a few weeks of having the Luchadoras in supporting roles of not much significance, three of them are back in action this week, another makes her first appearance in the actual arena since she murdered someone and another is seen for the first time … Read more
[media-credit name=”AAA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] AAA concluded their Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 this past weekend. During the women’s elimination rounds, Team Mexico (Mary Apache, Faby Apache and Lady Apache) qualified for a spot in the final round after defeating Team USA (Cheerleader Melissa, Santana Garrett and Sienna) while Team Japan (Aja Kong, Sumire Natsu and Yuki Miyakazi) … Read more
[media-credit name=”XWA” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] A blockbuster clash of champions has been announced for August, with an added Scottish dark horse. Taking place at XWA’s Summer Supershow on August 14th in Colchester, UK, TNA Knockouts Champion Jade will face Pro Wrestling: EVE Champion Rhia O’Reilly and the “Hardcore Daredevil” Kay Lee Ray in a monumental triple … Read more
[media-credit name=”AAA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight from Mexico, AAA held their second annual Lucha Libre World Cup. This year saw four female teams compete for the first time in the event. As previously announced, teams include female performers from Japan, Mexico, Canada and United States. During the semi-final elimination round, Team Mexico squared off against Team … Read more
[media-credit name=”BEW” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] A fortnight ago, STARDOM crowned Io Shirai as its first ever STARDOM World Alliance (SWA) Undisputed World Champion in Barcelona, Spain. This new championship joins five others within the company, but this one comes with a major twist. What is the STARDOM World Alliance? This is a global network of promotions … Read more
[media-credit id=9982 align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] For the second straight week, there were no matches featuring the Luchadoras of Lucha Underground on the El Rey Network, but this week’s show did feature some noteworthy moments advancing the storylines of Kobra Moon, Black Lotus and Taya. First on this week’s episode, Kobra Moon tried to help Daga win … Read more
[media-credit name=”AAA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] It has been confirmed that AAA’s Lucha Libre World Cup taking place on June 3rd and 5th, 2016 will be available for audiences to watch on iPPV as it airs! Audiences around the world can tune in to witness Team Japan, Team Canada, Team USA and Team Mexico compete this weekend. … Read more
[media-credit name=”CHIKARA” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] CHIKARA’s King of Trios Tournament in September is set to be a mammoth event, with a blockbuster team announced earlier today increasing anticipation to a whole new level. Former WWE Women’s Champions Jazz, Mickie James and Victoria will make up “Team Original Divas Revolution”, one of 16 trios that will compete … Read more
[media-credit name=”Netflix” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] More information has been revealed about a women’s wrestling comedy coming soon to Netflix. Just a pilot project when we first reported on it, GLOW – based on the 1980’s wrestling promotion “GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling” – has now been picked up by Netflix, and the first season ordered will … Read more
[media-credit name=”Pro Wrestling: EVE” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Pro Wrestling: EVE presented its latest event, After The Storm this weekend. Full results below, courtesy of Diva Dirt’s Jack, who was on hand at the London show. Results Unlike traditional tournaments, the four Queen of the Ring qualifiers will lead to a Fatal-4-Way final. Pollyanna defeated Sammii Jayne with a … Read more
[media-credit name=”Modern Myth Photography” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Santana Garrett had quite the impressive 2015, and 2016 is going swimmingly for her too. The Floridian recently won the STARDOM International Grand Prix tournament during her first trip to the UK, a win that has earned her a title opportunity for Io Shirai‘s Stardom World Association (SWA) World … Read more
[media-credit name=”Pro Wrestling: EVE” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Fresh from their first event in three years that saw the penultimate match on UK shores from new WWE signing Nikki Storm, Pro Wrestling: EVE is back with another must-see show this Saturday. A nod to Nikki’s departure, After The Storm is the first show since Rhia O’Reilly captured … Read more
[media-credit name=”STARDOM” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] STARDOM has wrapped up their European tour with their International Grand Prix event in London today. Full results below, courtesy of Diva Dirt’s Jack, who was on hand at the show. Results: It was announced that the winner of the International Grand Prix tournament taking place will crown a new Number … Read more
[media-credit name=”AAA” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] The fourth and final team for AAA’s Lucha Libre World Cup has been confirmed. Team USA will comprise of Lucha Underground’s Mariposa (under her Cheerleader Melissa character), Wonder of STARDOM Champion Santana Garrett and TNA Knockout Sienna. Santana shared the news in a tweet: ?? TEAM USA ??Has been announced!#AAA#TeamUSA#LuchaWorldCup ????????? … Read more
According to a report by Season-Zero.com, Jenji Kohan, creator of Orange Is The New Black and Weeds, is set to begin working on a brand new series revolving around the world of women’s wrestling. GLOW tells the tale of a struggling actress in the 1980s that lands a role on cult women’s wrestling product “GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling)”. Here she … Read more
[media-credit name=”Lucha Underground” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] This week’s Lucha Underground was all about multi-matches, our fave Luchadoras overwhelmed by male competitors, hoping to overcome the odds. Kobra Moon and Sexy Star were in action, the latter of which was relinquishing her Aztec Medallion for a chance to win the Gift of the Gods Championship. Can Sexy … Read more
[media-credit name=”STARDOM” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] One of Japan’s hottest women’s wrestling promotions will venture to European shores this weekend. STARDOM are to hold European shows in Barcelona, Spain and London, England on May 21st and 22nd respectively, promising a unique blend of talent from Japan, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Spain, the US and New Zealand. Talent … Read more
[media-credit name=”AAA” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] AAA has announced the addition of Team Canada to participate at this year’s Lucha Libre World Cup. As previously reported, the tournament will feature competitors from different parts of the world, all from different wrestling promotions. Representing Team Canada this year include Lucha Underground star and AAA Women’s Champion Taya Valkyrie, TNA’s … Read more
[media-credit name=”Lucha Underground” align=”alignnone” width=”620″][/media-credit] Sexy Star recently talked to Forbes about her role in Lucha Underground’s first No Mas (I Quit) match against Mariposa, the women’s wrestling revolution, and more. Below are the highlights: On participating in the first No Mas Match: “For decades, due to poor representation, female wrestlers have been expected to … Read more