Could former WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn be making a return to the WWE? The Wrestling Observer (via Wrestling INC) is reporting that there has been some internal talk about bringing Kaitlyn (real name Celeste Bonin) back to the company. Kaitlyn recently posted photos on her official Instagram of her in-ringing training for the first time … Read more
According to a report from PWInsider (via 411mania), Impact Wrestling has shown some interest in third-generation wrestling star Tessa Blanchard, who participated in WWE’s inaugural Mae Young Classic. Kairi Sane defeated Blanchard in the first-round match of the Mae Young Classic tournament. If she’s acquired, Blanchard would appear at the post-Bound for Glory tapings in … Read more
Earlier this week, two-time Divas Champion Paige teased her WWE return when she dropped by the Performance Center to work on getting medically cleared for in-ring competition. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter (via Wrestling INC) now notes that Paige has received full clearance to return and that WWE officials already have a storyline for her return for … Read more
According to Fightful, former UFC fighter turned pro wrestler Shayna Baszler has signed with the WWE. Baszler was one of 32 women to have participated in the inaugural Mae Young Classic. She defeated the likes of Zeda, Mia Yim, Mercedes Martinez and Candice LeRae to make it to the finals of the tournament, which was ultimately won … Read more
This past Monday on Raw WWE began hyping Asuka‘s arrival to the brand and speculation is running rampant over when she’ll appear and who she’ll be feuding with. The Wrestling Observer Radio is reporting that she’ll make her first appearance in October, possibly at Raw’s TLC PPV, after recovering from her collarbone injury. To further … Read more
After The Pirate Princess was crowned the inaugural Mae Young Classic winner, Triple H revealed that she’ll be participating in an upcoming match at NXT TakeOver: Houston. Now sources are saying Kairi Sane will compete in a multi-woman match for the belt at the event. According to ProWrestling Sheet, Senior Producer James McKenna reported before … Read more
Yesterday, Impact Wrestling announced that Jeff Jarrett “was taking an indefinite leave of absence from his position as Chief Creative Officer to focus on personal matters.” PWInsider later added Ed Nordholm, an Anthem executive, made the decision to send Jeff Jarrett on leave due to his “erratic behavior” and issues between the two. The site … Read more
Last week, the WWE announced that Asuka had suffered a collaborate injury and, as a result, relinquished her NXT Women’s Title during WWE’s latest tapings of NXT. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio (via Wrestling INC) is reporting there are ongoing plans being discussed in WWE of having the winner of the Mae Young Classic to be crowned the … Read more
Wrestlezone is reporting that Lana and Rusev recently considered splitting from WWE because the couple is unhappy with their booking. According to The Dirty Sheets podcast, “when Rusev returned to WWE after suffering an injury, plans were in place for him to face Randy Orton for the WWE Title at Money in the Bank, however … Read more
As it was reported last month, WWE Superstar Paige was potentially facing battery charges following an incident that took place at an Orlando airport involving her fiancé Alberto El Patron. According to a report from TMZ Sports, the 9th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office is officially closing the case because the victim (Alberto) did not … Read more
According to a report from People, WWE Superstar Nikki Bella has signed to compete on season 25 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. The report adds that Drew Scott of the HGTV series Property Brothers will also be competing on the reality dance competition. As seen on Total Divas earlier this year, Nikki was previously offered … Read more
According to The Wrestling Observer (via 411 Mania), Io Shirai is no longer heading to the WWE and will be returning to Japan’s STARDOM. Word of Shirai, who is considered one of the biggest names in women’s wrestling, coming to the WWE first surfaced in May when it was reported that she had accepted an … Read more
Warning: This post contains a spoiler to the upcoming Mae Young Classic Tournament! According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Mae Young Classic competitor and newly signed WWE NXT talent Kairi Sane has been sidelined due a concussion she suffered during the Mae Young Classic tapings. It’s unclear how the injury occurred but Kairi is also … Read more
According to a report from the Wrestling Observer (via SE Scoops) there is current discussion within the WWE of holding another Superstar Shake-Up sometime after this year’s SummerSlam. WWE re-launched their brand split and Draft last July but introduced a Superstar Shake-Up earlier this year that saw Alexa Bliss, Maryse and Mickie James join the … Read more
According to a report from Pro Wrestling Sheet, police have suggested that WWE Superstar Paige be charged with battery after her domestic violence incident from earlier this month involving Alberto El Patron in an Orlando airport. The decision of whether Paige will be charged will be determined by the State Attorney’s office who is reviewing the … Read more
On this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw, it was announced that Sasha Banks and Bayley would go one-on-one on next week’s show to determine which one of them would face the Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam on next week’s show. Originally, it was rumored that the Raw Women’s Title would be defended … Read more
Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax aren’t the only ones who may be making their way to Total Divas, it’s now rumored Carmella is joining the cast as well. The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Paige will not be returning when the seventh season rolls around. Instead WWE is looking to replace her with Ms. Money in the … Read more
Women’s Wrestling fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Io Shirai in a WWE ring. Dave Meltzer recently noted on on Wrestling Observer Radio that her debut is being delayed due to a neck injury. According to Meltzer, it was found that she’s had the neck injury since May and WWE observed it during … Read more
The women’s wrestling community is buzzing about the Mae Young Classic. Rumors continue to make the rounds over the official and unofficial participants. Now Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that WWE is reaching out to a former employee to participate in a potential wrestling redemption story. According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE has reached out … Read more
Ever since their departure from Impact Wrestling earlier this year, rumors have been swirling that wrestling power couple Maria Kanellis and Mike Bennett were under WWE’s radar. According to a new report from PWInsider (via WrestleZone), fans may soon see the couple on WWE television as early as this weekend! According to the report, the … Read more
Ever since the official announcement of WWE’s Women’s Tournament, later named the Mae Young Classic, women wrestling fans have waited and speculated which of their favorite wrestlers would participate in the 32 woman tournament. A report from PWInsider has shed some light on some of the names that will partake in the tournament: Bianca Blair … Read more
After nearly a year out of action due to injury, WWE Superstar Paige is reportedly close to making her long awaited in-ring return. https://twitter.com/RealPaigeWWE/status/874684344748605440 The former two-time Divas Champion took to Twitter to announce she was receiving the results of her last set of x-rays and a follow-up report from PWInsider adds that if everything … Read more
According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, two Raw Superstars are joining the cast of Total Divas! The site has learned Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax were recently added to the cast of season seven and filming is now set to begin in a few weeks. It was previously reported that Eva Marie was bowing out of the spotlight … Read more
‘The Mae Young Classic’, a tournament featuring 32 women from around the globe, may be breaking some more barriers this summer. In a report shared by Cageside Seats, it is rumored that the women won’t only be featured as in-ring competitors. The website states that WWE may be looking for more roles for women during the … Read more
After it was previously reported that Kairi Hojo had signed a multi-year deal with with the WWE, Dave Metzler of F4WOnline is now reporting that fellow STARDOM star Io Shirai has accepted an offer from WWE to join the company. Io Shirai is arguably STARDOM’s top star as well as one of the biggest women’s … 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