On top of their interview with Madison Rayne, TV Insider also spoke with fellow former Knockouts Champion Mia Yim to discuss coming back from her injury for another opportunity to compete in this year’s Mae Young Classic tournament. The fan favorite advanced to the final 16 during last year’s event. Highlights of the interview below. … Read more
For all of us women’s wrestling fans and the commenters on Diva-Dirt, it has finally been announced that the second annual Mae Young Classic will premiere on the WWE Network on September 5th at 9/8 C, immediately following NXT. The single-elimination tournament will continue each Wednesday night until two competitors remain. As it was already … Read more
Since debuting at Royal Rumble, the “Baddest Woman on the Planet” Ronda Rousey has been a significant point of focus for the WWE’s women’s division. With many wondering if she’d be a full-time performer or get that special part-time treatment, the WWE called our bluff by announcing that she’d be taking part in her first … Read more
After weeks of speculations and names revealed for this year’s Mae Young Classic, fans and participants alike are excited as we are set to kick-off the tournament this week! In a preview interview with TV Insider, one of the MYC II participants Madison Rayne (who will wrestle as Ashley Rayne for the MYC II) discusses … Read more
WWE broadcaster Renee Young recently spoke with Lilian Garcia on her Chasing Glory podcast to discuss her experience on Total Divas, how she and Dean Ambrose got together and thoughts of possibly joining WWE’s commentary team again. Highlights of the interview below, courtesy of Chasing Glory. The story behind the name ‘Renee Young’: I sent … Read more
Ahead of her big Triple Threat SmackDown Women’s Title match against Carmella and Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch was a recent guest on The Jim Ross Report to discuss her thoughts on Flair being added to the title match last minute, reaction to being referred to as ‘Flair’s sidekick’and her experience on shooting for WWE’s The … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. Ahead of Mae Young Classic II tapings next week, we’re asking this: What are your predictions for this year’s tournament? @cocainegel: I’m predicting Kaitlyn vs. Io Shirai for the finals. WWE will want to push Kaitlyn considering she’s a former champion. … Read more
Mae Young Classic II tapings kick off next week and now the field is complete as WWE revealed the last round of competitors – among them another former Impact Knockout, international sensation, and returning faces. Zatara, Xia Li, MJ Jenkins, Allysin Kay, and Rachel Evers join the previously announced women. Here’s what WWE had to … Read more
Hey guys! Welcome to this week’s review of NXT. Tonight, we saw a one on one match between women’s champion Shayna Baszler and Candice LeRae. About a month ago, Baszler addressed the NXT Universe and in the process insulted a majority of the women’s division, including Candice LeRae. A week later, Candice confronted Shayna regarding … Read more
SmackDown Live! was live last night from Tampa, FL. Being as Tampa is my hometown, I wish I was in attendance, but alas I was not. With the hottest event of the summer just a few weeks away and Evolution just a few months away, the women are front and center. SummerSlam is fast approaching … Read more
Ahead of her match in her hometown of Jacksonville, FL against Ronda Rousey on next week’s (August 6th) Monday Night Raw, Alicia Fox spoke with Void Live Magazine to discuss long tenured WWE career, her proudest accomplishments and the WWE Women’s Revolution. Highlights of the interview below. On first becoming a wrestler: I was in … Read more
The latest competitors announced for the Mae Young Classic II have one thing in common, intimidation. Joining the field are “Lady Destroyer” Hiroyo Matsumoto, “Big Swole” Aerial Monroe, and “The Mountain” Vanessa Kraven. Here’s what WWE had to say about each woman: Hiroyo Matsumoto: Popular Japanese wrestler Hiroyo Matsumoto — who is alternatively known as “Lady Destroyer” and … Read more
Tonight on SmackDown Live (July 31st), Charlotte Flair made her WWE return after weeks of being sidelined to recover from surgery. WOOOOO! @MsCharlotteWWE wasn't about watch #SDLive #WomensChampion @CarmellaWWE take out @BeckyLynchWWE! pic.twitter.com/awbqbY8FBg — WWE (@WWE) August 1, 2018 During tonight’s opening SmackDown, Becky Lynch and the SmackDown Women’s Champion came face-to-face ahead of their … Read more
The Sun has been blazing across the world and the heating up has continued through to the RAW ring. SummerSlam is our second biggest event in the WWE calendar and all our women are making moves to solidify their mark. Particularly after last week’s groundbreaking announcement of Evolution, the WWE’s first all women’s PPV event, … Read more
Last Monday Night Raw, Women Wrestling fans rejoiced when it was announced that later this year, the WWE will hold their first all Women’s PPV event going by the name Evolution. Following their interview with Stephanie McMahon, Sky Sports also spoke with WWE EVP of Talent, Live Events, and Creative Triple H to discuss the … Read more
Madison Rayne, going by her first name Ashely, headlines today’s, July 30, Mae Young Classic II announced competitors. Madison was last in the ring at Impact’s Slammiversary against Knockout Champion Su Yung, she has since been written off Impact programming. She also wrestles on the indies and makes appearances for Women of Honor. Along with … Read more
Below are spoilers from night two (July 29th) of NXT UK Tapings from Cambridge.
During this past Thursday’s (July 26th) NXT Live house show event in Largo, Florida, Four Horsewomen of MMA member Marina Shafir made her official NXT debut when she teamed up with Nikki Cross (with Xia Li) to defeat the team of Aliyah and Rhea Ripley (with Reina Gonzalez). https://twitter.com/FLWrestlingFan/status/1022641194638168064 https://twitter.com/FLWrestlingFan/status/1022695424325545984 According to a fan in … Read more
As the Mae Young Classic II takes shape WWE has announced another legend will enter the field. A joshi power house, Meiko Satomura will participate in this year’s competition. This is what WWE had to say about her: Meiko Satomura, a 23-year veteran who is considered the final boss in Japan — the one opponent … Read more
Another familiar face will make a return to this year’s Mae Young Classic as the WWE have confirmed that NXT UK star Toni Storm is the latest entrant to the 32 women tournament. During’s last year’s Mae Young Classic, Storm defeated Ayesha Redmond in the first round, then Lacey Evans in the second round and … Read more
Your Two Cents is our interactive feature where we ask for the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers. On the heels of Stephanie McMahon’s announcement regarding Evolution, this week, we’re asking this: What are your Evolution dream match ups? @AlbertRainbow69: Stephanie McMahon vs Trish Stratus vs Lita attitude era triple threat match. @Lumpyspace8888: A real classic in women’s wrestling, Naomi vs. Ember … Read more
E!’s hit series Total Divas is coming back this fall for their eigth season! Total Divas cast members Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Naomi, Lana, Natalya, Nia Jax and Paige have all been confirmed for the upcoming season which is set to return on September 19th. Read and watch WWE.com’s preview on what fans can from the … Read more
Hi everyone! Welcome to this week’s review of NXT. One week ago, Kairi Sane defeated Candice LeRae and Nikki Cross in a fantastic triple threat match. As a result of that victory, Sane earned the chance to fight Shayna Baszler at TakeOver: Brooklyn IV for the NXT Women’s Championship. On tonight’s program, the two competitors … Read more
Coming off of RAW where Stephanie McMahon announced Evolution, the first EVER All Women’s WWE PPV is slated to happen in October, the women of Smackdown are looking forward to their moment in the spotlight. It was announced that all three Women’s Titles across all brands, as well as the to be determined NXT UK … Read more
WWE revealed four more participants for the Mae Young Classic II, adding more international stars, a newly signed competitor, and an indie darling. The latest confirmed competitors are masked luchadora Zeuxis, NXT UK’s Isla Dawn, new NXT signee Lacey Lane, and Ring of Honor, Woman of Honor wrestler Karen Q. Here’s what WWE had to say about … Read more