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Photos: Sara Lee Makes NXT Live Event Debut, Cuts Heel Promo

[media-credit name=”Photo: @waynemason/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tough Enough winner Sara Lee made her NXT live event debut last night in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Sara, who has been training at the WWE Performance Center since her win in August, appeared in an in-ring interview segment, cutting a heel promo. She said she wasn’t going to “play nice”, … Read more

Women of the Year 2015: Sara Lee

Every hour until the clock strikes midnight (Eastern time) and we usher in 2016, Diva Dirt will highlight – in no particular order – the women who made an impact in 2015.   Sara Lee Perseverance. That is the one word than can describe the winner of this year’s Tough Enough. When WWE decided that … Read more

Women of the Year 2015: The Trainers (Lita, Sara Amato & Sarah Stock)

Every hour until the clock strikes midnight (Eastern time) and we usher in 2016, Diva Dirt will highlight – in no particular order – the women who made an impact in 2015.   The Trainers (Lita, Sara Amato & Sarah Stock) To quote the classic phrase, behind every great man there is a great woman. … Read more

‘Tough Enough’ Competitor Daria Berenato Makes NXT Debut at Live Event

[media-credit name=”Photo: @gravenbabies/Twitter” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tough Enough competitor Daria Berenato made her NXT debut at last night’s live event in Orlando, Florida. Daria, whose WWE signing was confirmed in October, took on Nia Jax. She competed under her real name and utilized the “Jersey Devil” nickname she had on Tough Enough. She lost the match, … Read more

Lita Talks ‘Tough Enough’ and Her Nomadic Life on ‘Unfiltered’

The latest episode of Renee Young‘s interview series Unfiltered welcomed WWE Hall of Famer Lita to the show to discuss the latest goings-on in her life. Lita confessed that she doesn’t really have a permanent home at the moment and is moving around a lot between Florida to California. She says her dog handles it … Read more

‘Tough Enough’ Competitors Respond to Reports of “Troubling” Past Preventing WWE Signing

[media-credit name=”Photos: USANetwork.com” align=”aligncenter” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tough Enough competitors Gabi Castrovinci and Giorgia Piscina have responded to allegations that “troubling” parts of their pasts have prevented them from being signed by the WWE. GiGi’s involvement in the story came as the result of a mix-up by Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, who initially stated that she would … Read more

‘Tough Enough’ Competitor Daria Berenato Signed by the WWE

Tough Enough competitor Daria Berenato has been signed by the WWE, according to PWInsider. Daria, who participated in a WWE tryout last month, is said to have started training at the WWE Performance Center earlier this week. She was the first woman to be officially eliminated from the latest season of Tough Enough, but stood … Read more

‘Tough Enough’ Runner-Up Amanda Joining Cast of ‘Total Divas’

[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Total Divas will soon see the debut of a new cast member: Tough Enough runner-up Amanda. PWInsider is reporting that Amanda has officially joined the cast, replacing Naomi, who confirmed her own Total Divas departure on Twitter yesterday. For a week prior, Amanda was present alongside Total Divas cast members … Read more

The Wrap (September 4th, 2015): News from the Week in Women’s Wrestling

[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” 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: * Leva Bates, … Read more

Report: ‘Tough Enough’ Runner-Up Amanda to be Signed by the WWE?

[media-credit name=”Photo: WWE.com” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tough Enough finalist Amanda may already be on the WWE’s radar. Amanda, who came in second to Sara Lee in the final vote over a week ago, has reportedly been training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. According to PWInsider (via Lords of Pain), Amanda was also in attendance … Read more

Tough Enough Redux: “A Champion is Crowned”

With the season finale of Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for our final Redux! Finally, we’re at the end of the road! Ten weeks of minimal in-ring training, competitions, drama and more drama, have brought us to the finals of this season of Tough Enough. Amanda and Sara Lee were our two female … Read more

Diva Dirt Weekly: SummerSlam and NXT TakeOver Pre-Show

Join Diva Dirt’s Chris, Erin and Jake as we discuss NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn and SummerSlam, giving our thoughts and predictions on Bayley vs. Sasha Banks and the Three-Team Elimination Tag Team match. We also talk Tough Enough, previewing Tuesday’s big finale. Listen below or download by right clicking here. [sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”http://cdn.media.diva-dirt.com/ddweekly/ddweekly82215.mp3″]   Listen to the … Read more

Alicia Fox to Wrestle Amanda and Sara Lee on ‘Tough Enough’ Finale

[media-credit name=”Photo: @WWE/Instagram” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] The WWE has announced two Divas matches for Tuesday’s Tough Enough finale: finalists Amanda and Sara Lee will both face off with former Divas Champion Alicia Fox. The WWE made the announcement on social media, posting a photo of the three on Instagram: BREAKING NEWS: Tuesday it will be @thefoxxyone … Read more

Tough Enough Redux: “There’s No I in Team”

With the eighth episode Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for another Redux. This week, we bid goodbye to another female competitor. Yet again, the format of the show, with its voting method and arbitrary judging decisions, resulted in an undeserved elimination. Boo hiss. On the bright side, there’s only two weeks left! Yes, … Read more

Diva Dirt Weekly for the Week Ending August 10th, 2015

Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Tough Enough Episode 7: “Spinning a Yarn” (8/4/15) … Read more

‘Tough Enough’ Competitors to Wrestle First Matches Tonight

Tonight’s Tough Enough will see the final six competitors wrestle their very first matches. As announced by host Chris Jericho, the six will pair off for three singles matches: Amanda vs. Sara Lee, ZZ vs. Josh and Tanner vs. Giorgia: TONIGHT @WWEToughEnough Final 6 have their FIRST MATCH! @ToughZZ vs @ToughJoshua @ToughAmanda vs @ToughSara @ToughTanner vs @ToughGiorgia … Read more

Tough Enough Redux: “Spinning a Yarn”

With the seventh episode Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for another Redux. This week, Tough Enough somehow found a way to outdo itself, fuckery-wise. Each of the women found themselves on the chopping block at one point, and The Miz managed to put over his heel persona make people hate him even more … Read more

Diva Dirt Weekly for the Week Ending August 3rd, 2015

Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Tough Enough Episode 6: “Remember to Be the … Read more

Paige on the Live Stone Cold Podcast: Talks Diva Revolution, Growing Up in a Wrestling Family & More

[media-credit name=”Photo: @WWE/Twitter” align=”alignright” width=”620″][/media-credit] Tonight, Paige became the first woman to grace a live edition of the Stone Cold Podcast on the WWE Network. In the interview, Paige talked about coming from a wrestling family, lessons learned, overcoming adversity, the Diva Revolution, Tough Enough and more. Her first match: Paige recalls her father being … Read more

Tough Enough Redux: “Remember to Be the Best”

With the sixth episode Tough Enough in the books, it’s time for another Redux. This week’s show had a shocking elimination and – perhaps even more shocking – saw one of the judges finally utilize their save. Let’s just say The Miz made a splashy first impression… The episode kicked off with reactions to Patrick‘s … Read more

Diva Dirt Weekly for the Week Ending July 27th, 2015

Each week following Raw, Diva Dirt Weekly will take a look back at the week preceding it, hitting every noteworthy event along the way, from NXT to Impact Wrestling to Raw. Joining the audio will be Chris, Erin and our host Jake. We cover the following events: Tough Enough Episode 5: “Swallow Your Pride, It’s … Read more

Video: Lita Wears GoPro Camera for ‘Tough Enough’ Training Session

Tough Enough trainer Lita has given us a an up close and personal look at her training process in a new digital extra. In the video, Lita dons a GoPro camera and practices collar-and-elbow tie-ups with trainees Chelsea and Sara Lee. Watch the video below: A new episode of Tough Enough airs tonight at 8pm … Read more