On Monday, July 23, Stephanie McMahon announced WWE would hold the first all-women’s PPV, titled Evolution. The event will feature over 50 women from the past, present, and future. Evolution will also include the finals of the Mae Young Classic II and four Women’s Title matches, including Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and NXT UK Women’s Titles. Speculation … Read more
Squared Circle Sirens is reporting that a former Impact Wrestling Knockout has signed a developmental contract with WWE. MJ Jenkins will be reporting to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida in the coming weeks. Jenkins, who held the FEW Flares champion left IMPACT Wrestling in November of 2017. She was signed to the company after … Read more
Earlier this year, the WWE were met with backlash after their controversial decision to hold their Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia where women were not allowed to compete. According to a new report from the Pro Wrestling Sheet, the higher-ups of the company are currently in talks of making up for the controversial … Read more
As we inch closer to the second Mae Young Classic tournament, more names of participants continue to make their way around the rumor mill. ????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????#??#ProWrestling pic.twitter.com/u1qAka2FUf — ???????????????-SENDAI GIRLS PROWRESTLING- (@senjo2006) June 14, 2018 According to Tokyo Sports, international Joshi star, and owner of Sendai Girls’ Pro Wrestling, Meiko Satomura will partake in WWE’s … Read more
At Sunday’s Money in the Bank PPV, Carmella will defend the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Asuka. PWInsider is reporting that Carmella’s former ally James Ellsworth looks to be returning to WWE soon. According to the site, there have been several recent creative pitches for Ellsworth to pop up in some capacity at this weekend’s Money … Read more
WWE continues to try and scoop up talent, this time reportedly signing Nina Samuels and Charlie Morgan to ‘extended tryout deals.’ According to the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer, the deal is that they are going to give the talent tryouts but aren’t actually signing them to contracts just yet. In theory, it’s WWE’s … Read more
According to The Observer (via Cageside Seats), current reigning Progress Women’s champion Jinny has signed a WWE UK contract – similar to that of Toni Storm. As it was previously reported, the WWE have had their sight on Jinny along with other top UK talents for their brand. Jinny previously appeared on the WWE back … Read more
Despite promoting a second annual women’s tournament, WWE has been mum on official details regarding the Mae Young Classic II. According to Dave Meltzer in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is interested in indie talent Xia Brookside, step-daughter of NXT trainer Robbie Brookside. It was noted in the report that she … Read more
After losing the PROGRESS Women’s Championship to Jinny this past weekend, reports are surfacing that WWE is offering Toni Storm a “revolving” UK contract. According to The Wrestling Observer, Toni Storm has signed a UK contract with WWE, not a developmental one, granting her a similar contract like wrestlers Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, and Trent … Read more
After the success of last year’s Mae Young Classic, the WWE announced earlier this year that they would hold a second all women’s tournament event. According to the Wrestling Observer (via Cageside Seats), the taping dates for tournament will take placr on August 7th and 8th at Full Sail University. Rumored participant names (per the … Read more
Next month’s Money in the Bank PPV event could be the start of a new trend for the WWE. According to PWInsider, the company has informed its international broadcasting partners that starting with June 17th’s Money in the Bank, their PPV events will start at 7 PM ET with a Kickoff show likely starting at … Read more
After reports speculated that Toni Storm is on WWE’s radar, now sites are saying Jinny is another top prospect for the company’s expansion into the UK. ITV was again taping for their World of Sport revival last week, and it inspired another round of WWE trying to lock up top UK talent for their brand, … Read more
It’s been a whirlwind year for Toni Storm on the Independent circuit – she’s been racking up titles wherever she goes. Now it’s being speculated that her success has WWE eyeing her. During WWE’s recent live event in Bournemouth, UK, company officials apparently played an advert in order to hype up the upcoming WWE tour … Read more
PWInsider is reporting that SmackDown Superstar Charlotte Flair will be undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured implant. According to the site, the Flair will likely undergo the surgery following the WWE European tour that kicks off this Thursday: ???? Wooooo! 5/10 Oberhausen ?? 5/11 Braunschweig ?? 5/12 Bremen ?? 5/13 Prague ?? 5/14 Budapest ?? … Read more
The countdown to Season 4 of Lucha Underground has begun, with a new trailer dropping tomorrow on the El Rey network. Now the company is applying for new trademarks. According to PWInsider, the following trademarks were applied for back on May 2nd, some of which are from Season 3 while others are for the upcoming season: … Read more
After releasing an editorial speculating on how Paige can make “controversial” decisions – such as creating a female tag division and bringing back Talking Smack – as SmackDown’s new GM, WWE is continuing to tease the possibility of women’s tag titles. In a special pictorial gallery WWE showcased several dominate teams the women’s division has … Read more
Tonight, April 16, on Raw the Superstar Shake-Up begins. Reports speculating as to which Superstar will switch brands hit the news stands as soon as the event was announced. Here’s a rundown of the top rumors for this week’s event: According to Wrestlinginc, Asuka could be going to the SmackDown brand. The Empress of Tomorrow is … Read more
Last night, April 9, 2018 on Raw, in a somber speech Paige retired from in-ring competition. Now speculation is emerging regarding her future. PWInsider is reporting that Paige’s retirement speech last night is her last appearance on WWE television. At least that’s the plan for now. WWE plans on keeping Paige in some capacity, potentially … Read more
We’ve hit the one week mark until WWE’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania. Rumors are flying as to what fans can expect post-WrestleMania. Here’s a roundup of the latest speculation: PWMania is reporting another small draft will take place with some call ups from NXT. Among those names are Nikki Cross (with Sanity), Billie … Read more
Back in the early 80s WWE absorbed the NWA Women’s Tag Championships and the title was eventually shelved in the early 90s, due to disinterest in a women’s division and budget cuts within the company. However, a recent insider on Reddit is reporting that WWE may reintroduce tag titles for the women this year. Reddit … Read more
Sasha Banks and Bayley have been tip toeing around the fact that they are better kayfabe rivals than friends. For more than a year they’ve gone from working together to occasionally stabbing each other in the back. Fans are clamoring for a return to Sasha’s Boss character from NXT and for a Bayley baby face … Read more
Lucha Underground is currently filming matches and segments for Season 4 and the series is expected to churn out at least 20 episodes. However, an air date for the season hasn’t been set in stone yet. Now several sources behind the scenes, and some talent, are promising Season 4 will arrive sometime this summer. A … Read more
It’s been months since Ms. Money in the Bank has teased an attempt at cashing in for a chance at SmackDown gold. Now rumors are surfacing that Carmella may take the opportunity to do so very soon. According to journalist Brad Shepard on his Backstage in WWE podcast, Carmella’s Money in the Bank cash in … Read more
Abbey Laith, formerly known as Princess Kimber Lee, has been released from her NXT contract, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet. Abbey hasn’t confirmed the release on social media and neither has WWE/NXT’s channels, but her last tweet, if it’s any indication regarding the sad news, is a quote from “Rocky.” https://twitter.com/AbbeyLaithWWE/status/971781378072301568 Abbey signed with the … Read more
WrestleMania season is upon us and with about a month to go rumors are circulating around what to expect for the women’s division. According to Cageside Seats, it’s being reported that fans can expect four women’s matches and possibly another historic match on the pre-show. Sunday began setting the stage for Ronda Rousey’s big PPV … Read more
This past weekend a new luchadora made her appearance during the Lucha Underground Season 4 tapings. Click the spoiler tag below for more information: What do you think of this report? Are you excited to possibly see this star make her debut in Lucha Underground? Sound off in the comments below.