‘Get to Know’ is a new Diva Dirt column where we get to know some of the up and coming ladies of the squared circle! You may have recently read our interview with journalist-turned wrestler Elena Pogosyan, and now we have another one for you to check out! Diva Dirt recently sat down with up and … Read more
On the indy scene, NYWC’s upcoming show “A Matter of Pride Vol. 2” is shaping up to be a landmark event. But an exclusive source clues us in on more. Our source tells us that show runner, “The Boy Diva” Rick Cataldo has been in talks with reality television producers to cover the event in … Read more
STARDOM star Kairi Hojo has announced that she will be leaving the promotion shortly. The news comes after it was previously reported that Kairi had signed a multi-year deal with the WWE. https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/860811241312231425 Kairi requested to team as Threedom one last time tomorrow. Io and Mayu agreed. They will face Kyona, Hiromi and HZK. — … Read more
In some exciting news, the New York Wrestling Connection (NYWC) is bringing back their groundbreaking event “A Matter of Pride Vol. 2”. This event will feature a majority of LGBT talent in an effort to bring exposure and focus to performers that normally do not due to their sexuality and/or gender identity. There are a … Read more
Though out of action on the indy scene due to injury, Melina is still very active, recently announcing that she’ll be appearing at RuPaul’s Drag Con this upcoming weekend! Can't wait to be at @RuPaulsDragCon in LA this weekend!!! It's going to be SO much fun! ???????? See you there!!!! pic.twitter.com/zqLTEJRfRl — ?????? (@RealMelina) April … Read more
Impact Wrestling has taped their One Night Only: No Surrender event, presumably airing for the month of June. Spoilers below.
Impact Wrestling has taped their One Night Only: Turning Point PPV event for May. Spoilers below.
As it was reported last month, Impact Wrestling has acquired a new partnership with Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA (Asistencia AsesorÃa y Administración) and have strengthened their allegiance with the news of launching upcoming cross promotional shows respectively celebrating each company’s anniversary: Impact’s Slammiversary XV & AAA’s TriplemanÃa XXV. Read the full press release below: TORONTO … Read more
Lucha Underground continues to expand its footprint, this time announcing that Seasons 1-3 are now available on Amazon. The new availability comes after LU debuted Seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix in March. Lucha Underground made the announcement via Twitter: BELIEVERS!! Now you can watch all three seasons of Lucha Underground on Amazon – Buy … Read more
Earlier today, SHIMMER was a part of the WWN Experience at WrestleCon with their 91st volume. Here are the results courtesy of Tom Richards on Twitter. Cherry Bomb def. Alex Windsor Britt Baker def. Veda Scott, Samantha Heights & Neveah LuFisto def. Leva Bates Shayna Baszler def. Santana Garrett Jessicka Havok def. Cat Power Nicole Matthews def. Shotzi Blackheart Vanessa Kraven & Tessa Blanchard def. Mia Yim & Kay Lee Ray to retain the SHIMMER Tag Team Championship … Read more
PROGRESS wrestler Dahlia Black recently tweeted about injuring her ankle during her match with Toni Storm in ‘Chapter 46: I Like To Chill Out Here And Shoot Some Dinosaurs’. The New Zealand performer has since taken to Twitter to announce an update on the injury. It turns out that it isn’t an ankle injury, but a leg … Read more
With the recent news of PROGRESS being a part of Wrestlemania Axxess this year, fans are buzzing about the company’s antics this coming week. And today, PROGRESS themselves have announced the lineup we can expect for the show! For women’s action, the two Natural Progression Series finalists (thus far) will be squaring off as Knightsbridge’s Fashionista … Read more
New Zealand star Dahlia Black has announced that she suffered an ankle injury during her Natural Progression Series Semi-Final match against Toni Storm at last night’s PROGRESS Chapter 46 event. Dahlia broke the news of her injury via Twitter: https://twitter.com/blahliadack/status/846333454086213632 Despite the injury, Dahlia will still make a non-wrestling appearance during this year’s WrestleMania Axxess next … Read more
Today, in the Electric Ballroom in Camden, London, the second semi final contest of the Women’s Natural Progression Series took place. The match featured one half of the South Pacific Power Couple Dahlia Black and New Zealand’s very own Toni Storm. Storm managed to take home the win by pinning Black after inserting a short piledriver. This … Read more
Last summer it was reported that Sexy Star was leaving the wrestling world behind and trading in her mask for a pair of boxing gloves. Well, that’s not the case anymore. In an interview with Fightful, she clarifies those statements and says she’s not retiring at all. At no point did I ever actually say [that … Read more
Impact Wrestling Chief Creative Officer Jeff Jarrett has announced a new international partnership between Impact Wrestling and Mexico’s Lucha Libre AAA. The announcement comes after a series of other international deals Impact has acquired that include: A new UK Television deal with Spike UK A partnership with Japan’s Pro Wrestling NOAH An India tour in … Read more
Saraya Knight was originally advertised to main event the GAIN 1 – FORGE event this Saturday in Berywn, IL. However, due to personal reasons, Knight pulled out of the event. The event has also been renamed GAIN 1 – #StandWithKnights, in tribute and a sign of solidarity for the Knight Family. Replacing Saraya is SHIMMER … Read more
LuFisto made her wrestling debut in 1997, under the ring name Lucifer. Since then, she has managed to capture the NCW Femme Fatales champion, CZW Iron Man championship, as well as the Shine championship. The wrestling veteran has worked around the world and encountered some of the biggest modern stars such as Becky Lynch, Natalya, Nikki Cross, … Read more
WWE recently revealed the lineup for their WrestleMania Axxess matches that will take place over WrestleMania weekend! On top of Cruiserweight and UK Tournament talent, WWE will also feature women’s wrestling action, featuring three of the finest talents in PROGRESS Wrestling! On Friday, March 31st, as well as Saturday, April 1st, we will witness Jinny, Dahlia Black … Read more
Last night, Jinny defeated Nixon Newell to enter the finals of the Natural Progression Tournament. So, with Chapter 46 following it pretty soon, the next semi final match has been announced! After previously defeating Session Moth Martina, Dahlia Black secured her place in the semi finals. Black will now compete at Chapter 46 against Toni Storm, who’d … Read more
Today, in the O2 Ritz, Manchester, the first semi final contest of the Women’s Natural Progression Series took place. The match featured PROGRESS’ first female graduate Jinny, as she took on Nixon Newell. To end the match that was heavily appreciated by the audience, Jinny inserted the Knightsbridge Destroyer to put Newell to rest, and give herself … Read more
After making her in-ring debut in 2015, former journalist Elena Pogosyan has been thriving on the indy scene. Thanks to Twitter user SummerAlexaRyse, Diva Dirt recently sat down with the upcoming star to discuss her goals in wrestling, how she’d describe her style and more. Below are the highlights: How did you get your start in … Read more
During tonight’s Rivalries show in Brantford, the Magnificent Championship Wrestling Women’s title was put on the line. A triple threat match took place in which Leah Vaughan took on Black Widow Eve and Stacy Thibault to fight for the belt. After a tough battle in the Royal Canadian Legion, Leah Vaughan proved to be victorious after defeating her opponents and … Read more
Ring of Honor’s Women of Honor star Taeler Hendrix revealed on social media that she suffered an injury. Hendrix took to her Instagram page to reveal that she had fractured her ankle recently. Taeler wrote the following about her injury: “Well #DropDeadDarlings – One fractured ankle later… Today is a Gift. That’s why they call it … Read more
During a Southside Wrestling tag team match on March 10th, 2017, former WWE Women’s champion Melina suffered a knee injury. After hitting a crossbody off of the top rope, Perez was pinned and quickly rushed backstage. The injury was confirmed to be a dislocated kneecap. Today, the Queen of Southside champion gave us an update … Read more
2011 Diva Dirt Legacy Award winner Manami Toyota will officially take her final bow this November as she retires from the ring. The Joshi wrestler made the announcement today at a conference. During the announcement, it was stated that Manami’s final match will be on November 3rd in Yokahama. The reason behind her decision was because of the … Read more