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Becky Lynch Was In The Plans To Be SHIMMER’s First Champion

November 7, 2025November 6, 2025 by Nick Wilkinson

Becky Lynch, was planned to be the inaugural SHIMMER Champion. The all women’s indie promotion, SHIMMER, celebrated today as it was 20 years ago on Nov. 6 that it opened its doors. Many talents we see today on our TV screens and have loved through the years have passed through SHIMMER. Lynch, Bayley, Natalya, Ruby … Read more

Zoey Skye becomes new SHIMMER Champion, Volume 120 results

October 31, 2021 by Nick Wilkinson

Zoey Skye is your new SHIMMER Champion. Over the weekend on Sunday, Oct. 31, SHIMMER returned to the ring for the first time in a year with two tapings. The first taping was for Volume 119 and the second for Volume 120. One championship reign ended during the first taping as Hyan lost her Heart … Read more

Nevaeh crowned as new Heart of SHIMMER Champion, Volume 119 results

October 31, 2021 by Nick Wilkinson

SHIMMER made its return for the first time in a year and has concluded one of two tapings, Volume 119 is complete and Volume 120 is ongoing at the time of this writing. All three SHIMMER Championships were on this line in the first show and one title change occurred. Nevaeh defeated Hyan to become … Read more

Hyan to defend against Nevaeh plus more matches confirmed for SHIMMER tapings

October 31, 2021 by Nick Wilkinson

SHIMMER is returning to the ring today with two shows taking place. One will be at Noon CT and the other at 4 PM CT. Based on the results that happen during the first show will then determine the second show’s card. This will be the first time in a year that the promotion will … Read more

Willow Nightingale to challenge Kimber Lee for the SHIMMER Championship

October 28, 2021 by Nick Wilkinson

It has been confirmed that Kimber Lee will be defending her SHIMMER Championship against Willow Nightingale at the upcoming SHIMMER events. For the first time in a year, SHIMMER is returning this Sunday, Oct. 31 with two live events. The promotion will be housing all three champions to defend their titles. Other than Kimber Lee, … Read more

SHIMMER returns for the first time in over a year on Oct. 31

September 17, 2021 by Nick Wilkinson

SHIMMER is back! The famous all-women’s promotion will be returning for the first time in over a year on Oct. 31 just in time for Halloween. The promotion has held off on hosting shows due to the pandemic. SHIMMER was last seen at The Collective last October where SHIMMER Champion Kimber Lee retained her title … Read more

Hyan vs. Alex Windsor at Carnival of Honor, SHIMMER to return in October

August 31, 2021 by Nick Wilkinson

Heart of SHIMMER Champion Hyan is currently in the UK doing several shows. SHe will be returning to the states by the end of September, but before that happens, she will be defending her Heart of SHIMMER Championship at Wrestle Carnival’s Carnival of Honor. Her opponent will be Alex Windsor. The event will take place … Read more

SHIMMER talents make an appearance at MLW event

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021 by Nick Wilkinson

Over the weekend, MLW taped its Battle Riot III event. At this event, fans started seeing the new partnership MLW has with the founder of SHIMMER, Dave Prazak. Just days ago, MLW unveiled some huge news that they will be launching a women’s division and it will be spearheaded by the SHIMMER founder. On Saturday, … Read more

SHIMMER celebrates its 15-year Anniversary

November 6, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

The all-female wrestling indie promotion, SHIMMER, is celebrating 15-years since they opened its doors. In those fifteen years, they have brought fans 118 Volumes of hard-hitting wrestling with an average of about 10+ matches per show. A total of 10 women have climbed the top of the mountain and have held the SHIMMER Championship throughout … Read more

Kimber Lee retains the SHIMMER Championship at The Collective

October 12, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

SHIMMER Volume 118 took place over the weekend along with many other shows from various independent promotions in an event called The Collective. The last SHIMMER event was supposed to occur in April in Tampa, Fla. during WrestleMania weekend. This was SHIMMER’s first show since last November. At SHIMMER Vol. 116, Lee ended the long … Read more

More matches announced for SHIMMER at The Collective

October 9, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

The return for many independent wrestling organizations kicks off today in Indianapolis known as The Collective. At this weekend of shows, SHIMMER will have their returning event on Sunday, Oct. 11 with many of your favorite indie women’s wrestlers in participating. Already reported was the main event which will see the SHIMMER Champion Kimber Lee … Read more

SHIMMER Title match announced for The Collective

October 6, 2020October 3, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

The first SHIMMER event since last November is just eight days away as it will be part of The Collective on Oct. 11. The Collective will be a collection of shows that will start on Oct. 9 and go throughout the weekend. On the same day as SHIMMER will be Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport which will … Read more

Deonna Purrazzo cancels her indie appearances at The Collective

September 26, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

Deonna Purrazzo has announced that she has made the tough decision to not partake in the upcoming indie shows she was scheduled for. As indie shows slowly start back up, a big weekend is coming up in Indianapolis. The overall event by GCW is called The Collective and it will host the first SHIMMER show … Read more

SHIMMER announces its first show back in 2020

August 31, 2020August 30, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

It was reported last week that SHIMMER was ready to come back from their hiatus due to the ongoing health pandemic. SHIMMER’s last show was in November as they were planning to have their next volumes completed in April in Tampa, Fla. Since that did not occur as a result of COVID, they are now … Read more

SHIMMER speaks on when its shows will return

August 25, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

Unlike the major companies such as WWE, AEW, and IMPACT throughout the current health pandemic, wrestling has been on hiatus for most independent promotions. With indie shows requiring a crowd in order to put on their shows, the safety precautions as a result of COVID has drastically impacted them from happening. SHIMMER has announced on … Read more

Hikaru Shida vs. Evie (Dakota Kai) SHIMMER 62 – 04.05.14

June 26, 2020 by Nick Wilkinson

Welcome back to Free Match Friday!

This week we are going with the SHIMMER promotion who recently posted a battle between Hikaru Shida vs. Evie. Evie, now known as Dakota Kai in NXT, spent time in several events for SHIMMER. Shida also had multiple matches with the company where she faced Mia Yim, Mercedes Martinez, Kimber Lee, and Athena (Ember Moon) – just to name a few.

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Check out this rare match between two big stars in their respective current companies.

Leave your thoughts in the comment section below on what you thought at about this match and the result. Check back next Friday for another match!

SHIMMER crowns two new champions

November 3, 2019 by John Duffy

SHIMMER’s latest set of tapings crowned two new champions. Kimber Lee is your new SHIMMER Champion. She defeated Nicole Savoy, Shotzi Blackheart, and Priscilla Kelly in an Elimination Match at the Volume 116 taping. The match was made when Shotzi Blackheart demanded a SHIMMER title shot before leaving for NXT. Priscilla Kelly and Kimber Lee … Read more

New SHIMMER Tag Team Champions crowned

November 3, 2019 by John Duffy

Team Sea Stars, Ashley Vox and Delmi Exo are your new SHIMMER Tag Team Champions. The victory took place at the SHIMMER Volume 115 taping in Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, Ill. where Volumes 114, 115, 116 & 117 are being taped this weekend. Vox and Exo defeated Mercedes Martinez & Cheerleader Melissa to capture … Read more

Six contenders announced for the Interim Heart of SHIMMER Title

November 1, 2019 by Nick Wilkinson

It has been previously reported that for this weekend SHIMMER is hosting its tapings on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 for Volumes 114-117. During these tapings, we are going to see a new Interim Heart of SHIMMER Champion crowned. The reason for the interim title is because of the current champion Samantha Heights being out … Read more

Interim Heart of Shimmer Champion to be crowned at next SHIMMER taping

October 15, 2019 by Nick Wilkinson

SHIMMER has a big weekend coming up shortly as they will be undergoing SHIMMER Volumes 114 to 117 on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3. Many indie stars are already scheduled to appear. The Heart of Shimmer Championship is going to be involved during that weekend as an interim champion will emerge. The reason for the … Read more

Nicole Savoy to become the longest-reigning SHIMMER Champion

September 25, 2019 by Nick Wilkinson

Nicole Savoy is nearing a record two years as the SHIMMER Champion. She defeated Mercedes Martinez in November 2017 just one day shy from Martinez holding the title for one year. Savoy is guaranteed to make history with the promotion as she will be defeating the longest reigning champion -MsChif. MsChif, who was the second … Read more

SHIMMER Tag Team Title match will main event at SHIMMER 114

September 11, 2019 by Nick Wilkinson

It was recently posted on SHIMMER’s Twitter account that the main event of their next show will be for the tag team titles. The current champions are Cheerleader Melissa and Mercedes Martinez and they will be defending their gold against SHIMMER Champion Nicole Savoy and Big Swole. The current champions have held the belts since … Read more

Heart of Shimmer Champion Samantha Heights out with injury

August 21, 2019 by Nick Wilkinson

SHIMMER Wrestling has been dealt with a blow as their Heart of Shimmer Champion is now out of action due to injury. Samantha Heights suffered a recent ACL injury during her Japan tour. Surgery will be required. According to a rule and company policy for SHIMMER, Heights will continue to hold her title while out. … Read more

New Champions crowned and full results from The Summit

August 10, 2019August 10, 2019 by Nick Wilkinson

For months now the highly anticipated super show named The Summit has had indie fans chomping at the bit. Smash Wrestling, RISE Wrestling, SHIMMER, and Femmes Fatales all teamed up to show why women’s wrestling is the best it has ever been. The event saw four women’s championships on the line including the first-ever Smash … Read more

Beth Phoenix and Natalya share memories about SHIMMER

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 by Nick Wilkinson

As previously reported over the weekend Beth Phoenix was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. This event took place at The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. From there both Phoenix and Natalya reminisced about a time early in their career with the SHIMMER promotion. Natalya accompanied her … Read more

Athena (Ember Moon) vs. Hikaru Shida SHIMMER 66 04/13/14

June 14, 2019 by Nick Wilkinson

Another week is coming to a close so it is time for Free Match Friday!

This week we bring to you Athena vs. Hikaru Shida from SHIMMER 66. This match is full of back and forth action and the submission holds are flawless. This style of a match is how Athena, now Ember Moon, should be showcased frequently in WWE.

Hikaru Shida is currently signed with AEW. She picked up a win for her team at the promotions first pay-per-view, Double or Nothing.

Enjoy this week’s Free Match Friday and check back in with Diva Dirt next Friday for another highlighted match!!

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