Tokyo Joshi Pro recap: High Score
Tokyo Joshi Pro’s High Score show included a recent debut’s first win, more development for the Up Up Girls, and the return of the Muscle Strikers in the main event.
Promotions
WOW founders discuss details before AXS-TV premiere
Recently, Diva Dirt’s Kristen Ashly got a chance to take part in a conference call and Q&A with Women of Wrestling (WOW) founders Jeanie Buss and David McLane, as well as AXS-TV Fights CEO Andrew Simon. Ahead of their debut episode on AXS-TV, Ashly asked the executives several questions regarding WOW, and their upcoming season. … Read more
Allysin Kay vows to decimate Ivelisse at SHINE 56
Allysin “AK-47” Kay took to Twitter yesterday to confront her opponent at SHINE 56, Ivelisse. Kay is the current SHINE Champion. She claimed the championship back in September when she won a tournament for the vacant title. Ivelisse is a former two-time SHINE Champion herself, however, thanks to LuFisto’s 529-day reign. Ivelisse has not captured … Read more
Ivelisse says Lucha Underground refuses to grant release
Lucha Underground wrestler, Ivelisse, says she’s been in the midst of a contract dispute for over a year. She took to Twitter today to release following statement: I’ve done everything in my power to avoid having to do this but.. at this point I literally have no other choice.. For a bit over 1 1/2 … Read more
Brandi Rhodes shares details on AEW Women’s Division
At the very start of the new year, the formation of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) was announced. During their rally last Tuesday, Chief Brand Officer Brandi Rhodes shared her hopes for the women’s division of the new promotion. Diva Dirt’s Kristen Ashly got to speak with Brandi on the women’s division, where she shared her … Read more
Recap for Pro Wrestling EVE’s She Who Dares, Wins
Going in to ‘She Who Dares, Wins’, Pro Wrestling EVE quite commendably managed to sell out the entire venue (and amass a waiting list of 200+ people) without having announced a single match. This should tell you something about the kind of promotion EVE has developed into over the past year. Their Resistance Gallery home, … Read more
Five wrestlers AEW need to sign right now
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) announced just one new female signee at their Jacksonville rally, namely Penelope Ford. At time of writing, that leaves the women of AEW outnumbered five-to-one by the men’s division. Something needs to change if AEW is to live up to its promise as a major new force in wrestling. The company … Read more
WSW announces tournament for first Women’s Championship
World Series Wrestling (WSW) made a huge announcement last week for their women competitors: a six-woman tournament to crown their first ever WSW Women’s Champion. The tournament will take place during their International Assault Defend and Destroy Tour. WSW is a South Australian promotion and the tournament will take place in March at events in … Read more
Zeda Zhang on OWE and growing Chinese wrestling scene
Chinese-American wrestler, Zeda Zhang, showed some promise after signing with WWE to train at the Performance Center on Jan. 4, 2017. She had a distinct look and a sound mixed martial arts background. In the following summer, she made her NXT debut and participated in the Mae Young Classic. Unfortunately, NXT released her last June. … Read more
Tenille Dashwood makes ROH return after battling skin condition
After a lengthy battle with an autoimmune skin condition, Ring of Honor wrestler and former WWE Superstar Tenille Dashwood returned to ROH on Saturday night at a TV taping, aligning herself with a brand-new stable, Lifeblood. Dashwood had been out of action since late September of last year after a flare-up of psoriasis. The rare … Read more
Jazz to defend NWA Women’s Title in Synergy Wrestling
WWE and ECW alumna Jazz has enjoyed a historically long reign as NWA World Women’s Champion at 843 days and counting. She hopes to extend that reign a little bit longer on Jan. 26 when she defends her title in a Synergy Wrestling ring against Maria Manic. Synergy Wrestling is a small, relatively new promotion … Read more
Stardom World is about to get way easier to use
Japanese women’s wrestling promotion World Wonder Ring Stardom announced today from their official English-language Twitter account that they will significantly update their Stardom World streaming service, later this month. The promotion says their new website will “go live on January 29” and will be “way more streamlined, modern, and ‘2019’ than what we have had … Read more
Brandi Rhodes announces plans for AEW women’s division
Today in Jacksonville, people gathered at the Double Or Nothing rally to hear All Elite Wrestling’s plans and vision for the new promotion. A bright highlight of the rally was the announcement made by Chief Brand Officer Brandi Rhodes of the plans for the AEW’s women’s division. During her speech at the rally, Brandi acknowledged … Read more
Jordynne Grace cuts scathing promo on LuFisto before SHINE 56
Jordynne Grace is gearing up for her match at SHINE 56 for the SHINE Wrestling promotion. Grace has a lot to celebrate due to recent events. She recently defeated Jinny for the PROGRESS Women’s Championship on Dec. 30. Grace has her eyes set on LuFisto next. Grace will battle LuFisto in a No Holds Barred … Read more
Millie McKenzie wins Sendai Girls Junior Championship
At a young age, Millie McKenzie is slowly shaping up to be one of the best athletes in her industry. She only just turned 18-years old and she already sports a stellar resume. Not only has she won titles in major promotions, but she’s wrestled inside of a WWE ring. Both are accomplishments that some … Read more
Shotzi Blackheart becomes inaugural War of Genders Champion
In several regards, 2018 was something of a breakout year for Shotzi Blackheart. 2018 was the year that the self-proclaimed Ballsy Badass first showcased herself on a global platform following her arrival to Impact Wrestling. In this same year, she made significant appearances for big time promotions like EVOLVE, SHINE, RISE, SHIMMER and Pro-Wrestling EVE. … Read more
Aja Perera is ready for any and all competition
Aja Perera is best known for being the current SHINE Nova Champion in the SHINE Wrestling promotion. She is the third woman to hold this title which was introduced in the summer of 2017. Perera has accomplished a significant goal in her young career by becoming a champion at SHINE 54. One by one, Perera … Read more
Priscilla Kelly’s recent spot causes a mixed reaction
Priscilla Kelly’s (@priscillakelly) recent spot causes a mixed reaction
2019 EVE Academy classes open tomorrow
Pro-Wrestling: EVE has provided us with some of the best women’s wrestling that the sport has to offer. When the cameras aren’t rolling at event tapings, the EVE crew are busy birthing some of the best female wrestlers of the future. Ever since it opened up shop in March of 2018, EVE Academy has given … Read more
WOW – Women of Wrestling releases first preview
AXS TV’s new series WOW – Women of Wrestling from Los Angeles Lakers owner, Jeanie Buss, and GLOW founder, David McLane, will premiere Friday, Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. EST. This week, AXS TV released the following first look. WOW first launched back in 2000 and relaunched in 2012 after a nearly 12-year hiatus. The … Read more
All Elite Wrestling to address women’s division at Florida rally
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) will address their “stance on women’s wrestling” at the Double or Nothing rally in Jacksonville, Fla. next week, according to a statement to Diva Dirt from Chief Brand Officer Brandi Rhodes. There’s been much speculation about the inclusion of women in the promotion’s roster since the promotion was announced. All In, … Read more
Brandi Rhodes to serve as Chief Brand Officer of AEW
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) distributed a press release today for their upcoming rally at TIAA Bank Field, in Jacksonville. With new updates trickling in throughout the week, the event should give fans and insiders alike the answers they’re anxious for. The release let fans know the event will be available to watch on the “Being the … Read more
EVE’s Jamie Hayter joins Oedo Tai in STARDOM
As a rising star on the independent wrestling scene, Jamie Hayter had a big 2018. She had a solid 6-month reign with the RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Championship before losing it to Zoe Lucas halfway into December. She went on to win the 2018 SHE-1 tournament in Pro-Wrestling: EVE, defeating Kris Wolf and Toni Storm … Read more
Britt Baker signs with All Elite Wrestling
Early Tuesday morning, while everyone was winding down from their New Year’s celebrations, the Elite made a game-changing announcement on their YouTube channel. After months of rumors, All Elite Wrestling is official. This left fans and critics anxious to see what this meant for women’s wrestling. Well according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dr. Britt … Read more
BEW sends talent to Stardom
British Empire Wrestling is starting 2019 with a bang by sending three superstars to compete in their affiliate promotion in Japan, Stardom. BEW’s Sadie Gibbs, Bobbi Tyler and Jamie Hayter will be wrestling within the largest all-female Japanese program until the end of February. This will mark Hayter’s second tour with Stardom. Below are the … Read more
What does AEW mean for women’s wrestling?
Jan. 1, 2019 will forever be a day etched in wrestling history as the day that The Elite – which consists of Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks, Hangman Page, Marty Scurll, and Kenny Omega – officially announced they will run a brand new wrestling promotion called All Elite Wrestling. We know next to nothing about … Read more