[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis and her husband Mike Bennet may be headed to TNA. PWInsider is reporting that the pair have finished up with Ring of Honor as of last night’s television tapings, having been unable to reach a new deal with the company. This move, which has been … Read more
Welcome to Diva Dirt’s Five to Watch 2015! This annual list compiles five rising talents in the world of women’s wrestling that we think have what it takes to be the next big thing. RELATED: Diva Dirt’s Five to Watch Class of 2014 From their in-ring abilities to their unique personalities, we aim to spotlight … Read more
Diva Dirt is excited to reveal the nominations for our eighth annual Fan Awards! Taking into consideration your suggestions, as well as discussing amongst the Diva Dirt team, we’ve compiled the nominations looking back at the best of women’s wrestling in 2015. Voting is now open and will continue until 12:01am ET on December … 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: * Goliath has published a fun article casting … Read more
It’s that time of year once again! Now that we are into the final month of 2015, it’s time to give out some awards. For the eighth year running, Diva Dirt presents its Year-End Awards, which include the Writers’ Choice Awards, the Five to Watch, the Women of the Year and, of course, the Fan … Read more
Spoilers for the March 9th & 16th episodes of Lucha Underground.
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
Whose star shone brightest this week? You tell us! With our Star of the Week poll, we’ll pick the week’s top five women in wrestling and let you choose who is number one. The poll will open each Saturday and close on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at this week’s top five: Asuka Asuka … 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
Spoilers for the February 24th & March 2nd episodes of Lucha Underground.
[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
Spoilers for future episodes of Lucha Underground, taped November 14th, 2015.
[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