Now that WrestleMania and TakeOver weekend is over, WWE is looking ahead at its next round of PPV events. Today WWE COO Triple H announced that the next TakeOver special event will take place at the Chicago Allstate Arena on Saturday, May 20, on the eve of SmackDown’s Backlash PPV. He made the special announcement on … Read more
Asuka and Ember Moon have been on a path to collision ever since Ember debuted last summer. Meanwhile, Nikki Cross and Sanity continue to destroy everyone else in NXT. Nikki stopped taking the fight to Asuka several months ago and instead stuck to fighting alongside her group, proving that she isn’t afraid of any woman … Read more
WWE has taped an episode of NXT before their live NXT TakeOver: Orlando event. Spoilers below.
Asuka and Ember Moon have been set to collide now since Ember’s stunning debut last summer. Both are larger than life competitors who were both gong into this match undefeated. As Asuka’s reign has surpassed 364 days, she’s broken records, becoming the longest reigning NXT Women’s Champ, the longest reigning champ in NXT history, and … Read more
For months now Sanity and Nikki Cross have been brutalizing everyone in the mid-card in their path, starting with Tye Dillinger. Nikki has especially been a thorn in his side. Dillinger has been taking the fight to Sanity, however, recruiting Roderick Strong and No Way Jose to fight by his side. To even the odds, … Read more
Tonight at, NXT TakeOver: Orlando, Asuka takes on Ember Moon as she defends her NXT Women’s Title. Can Ember Moon be the one to dethrone the undefeated Asuka? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: Abir: As the build up for this match is so low key – what with a single backstage contract signing and pretty much … Read more
Tonight at, NXT TakeOver: Orlando, Ruby Riot makes her NXT in-ring debut when she teams up with Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong and No Way Jose to take on Sanity (Nikki Cross, Killian Dain, Alexander Wolfe and Eric Young). Which team will stand tall by the end of the night? The Diva Dirt team weigh in: Abir: … Read more
Tonight at NXT TakeOver: Orlando, NXT Women’s Champion Asuka defends her title against Ember Moon. Both women will be competing for a newly designed NXT Women’s Championship belt as it was announced earlier today by NXT General Manager William Regal that the winners of tonight’s NXT TakeOver: Orlando championship matches will be awarded newly designed belts … Read more
Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! NXT is in a precarious position all across the board. With TakeOver looming in just two days does the go home show deliver or show any signs of what the focal point of the women’s division will be moving forward? Slated for the night is a contract signing between … Read more
On the heels of Ruby Riot‘s debut last week, NXT has officially announced that she will be joining the team of Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, and No Way Jose to take on Sanity and Nikki Cross this Saturday at TakeOver: Orlando. WWE.com‘s synopsis of the feud is as follows: Has SAnitY met its match? The NXT … Read more
TakeOver: Orlando is just a few days away and Ember Moon has a weapon that could finally take down Asuka, her Eclipse. However, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce are continuing to call for the move to be banned. The Iconic Duo is still out to get Ember’s Eclipse banned after the move stunned Billie in a … Read more
Sara Amato, also known as Sara Del Rey, opened up to USA Today about her training style in the women’s division. Sara was hired as the first female coach in WWE history in 2012 and was recently named the company’s inaugural director of women’s wrestling. Her role encompasses trainer, coach, mentor, producer and advocate. She … Read more
The punk rock ragdoll arrived on the scene Wednesday, taking down Nikki Cross in an effort to even the odds against Sanity. In an exclusive WWE interview Ruby Riot explains why she joined the fight. She says she came from a community of punk rockers and knows all about anarchy. Her form of anarchy usually … Read more
Welcome to this week’s NXT review! We’re a a little more than one week away from TakeOver and Asuka has Ember Moon in her sights. This week she’s in action against Priscilla Zuniga, also known as Angel Rose. Does Asuka make quick work of her opponent? Before we find out, we’re taken to a video … Read more
Ember Moon is now officially the number one contender for Asuka‘s title, a match that’s shaping up to be a tough battle as both women remain undefeated. WWE.com caught up with Ember and she discussed her preparations for the bout. Highlights from the interview follow below: Ember’s thoughts on the match: “I’m a woman on … Read more
Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! After disappearing from the title scene, Nikki Cross is featured on this week’s episode. She’s been wrapped up with her team of anarchists as they completely trash the midcard. On this week’s episode she’s sending a clear message to the women’s division that no one is safe, no man … Read more
WWE.com has posted an article highlighting several international female talents that took part in this week’s tryouts from their Performance Center. Among the names include: STARDOM’s Io Shirai Independent star Delilah Doom Norway independent wrestlers Ingrid “Kira” Hoftun and Kamilla “Natasja” Tjöstland Mexican luchadora star Chik Tormenta Belarus kickboxer-turned-MMA star Katsiaryna Kavaleva It should be … Read more
This week on NXT Bille Kay suffered a slight stinger from Ember Moon‘s signature finisher, the Eclipse. In the aftermath of her minor injury, Billie and her partner in crime Peyton Royce are on a campaign to get the move banned from competition. WWE is getting in on it by asking fans in a poll … Read more
Welcome to this week’s NXT! Last week Peyton Royce fell at the hands of Asuka but the Iconic Duo weren’t having any of it. Out pops Ember Moon to even the score against the two as they went in on Asuka for a post bell beat down. This week Billie Kay is looking to knock … Read more
According to a new report from The Wrestling Observer (via SportsKeeda), Kairi Hojo has signed a three year deal with WWE. It was previously rumored that Kairi, as well as fellow STARDOM star Io Shirai were both offered contracts to the WWE to start in 2017. The report also adds that Io Shirai was said to be … Read more
NXT Women’s Champion Asuka’s next title defense has officially been booked for NXT TakeOver: Orlando. As announced on tonight’s NXT, Asuka will defend her title against Ember Moon. As per @RealKingRegal, @WWEEmberMoon will challenge @WWEAsuka for the #NXTWomensChampionship at #NXTTakeOver: Orlando! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/skF8tc1b0l — WWE (@WWE) March 9, 2017 NXT General Manager William Regal made … Read more
Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! The Iconic Duo’s cutthroat rise to the top shows no signs of stopping as Peyton Royce aims to take down Asuka in this week’s episode. Is she successful or does she crumble just like the rest of the division? Before we get to the match though, Sanity, with Nikki … Read more
Who is Ember Moon? ESPN recently interviewed Ember, who’s character is still shrouded in mystery, about her enigmatic character, her signature Eclipse, her wrestling inspirations and more. On her character: “I think that I bring something different as far as who I am as a person and who I am in and out of the … Read more
Welcome to this week’s NXT Redux! Last week Billie Kay and Peyton Royce enacted some revenge on Ember Moon and Liv Morgan. This week Peyton faces off against both Liv and Ember in a triple threat to determine Asuka‘s next opponent. Let’s watch the match: The bout starts off with Liv going after Peyton and … Read more
In a recent interview with the Miami Herald, Billie Kay, one half of the Iconic Duo, reveals that she didn’t always get along with Peyton Royce. “We went to the same high school,” Kay said. “I was three years ahead of her. Westfields Sports High, I was there for basketball, and she was there for … Read more