Warning: When I started writing this, I had no idea it would turn out this way. I was simply going to do a recap like always, but then personal feelings and opinions poured out, and there we go. I just want to state that this is just MY opinion and it DOES NOT necessarily reflect … Read more
Former five-time TNA Knockouts Champion Angelina Love has announced on Twitter that she has been granted her release from TNA, and cites her departure as “completely amicable”. “To all my wonderful fans, just want to let you know I have been granted my release from TNA. It was completely amicable parting of ways and I … Read more
Almost a month after Impact Wrestling went off the air with Dixie Carter effing-and-blinding over a secret phone call between her and AJ Styles being played for the world to hear, TNA is now continuing the story via its website, revealing that Styles’ rival Christopher Daniels doctored the phone call played on the show to … Read more
Former NCW Femmes Fatales Champion LuFisto celebrated fifteen years in professional wrestling by participating in TNA’s most recent “Gut Check” alongside Courtney Rush. For those who don’t know, Gut Check is a two-hour seminar that covers “multiple aspects of professional wrestling… prospective professional wrestlers, announcers, managers, valets and referees will be evaluated through promos, drills, … Read more
Former TNA Knockout Rosie Lottalove, aka Betsy Ruth, has announced her retirement from professional wrestling. In a short statement on Twitter, she wrote: Been out of Twitter world 4ever. Had a lot going on. Medical probs have forced me to retire from wrestling :-( Thanks 4 all the support! She also confirmed that she would … Read more
Details have surfaced on former TNA star Daffney‘s — real name Shannon Spruill — lawsuit against TNA stemming from injuries sustained during her time as a TNA Knockout. Daffney announced that she had filed a workers’ compensation claim against the company last year following her departure from the company. The suit is largely to do … Read more
New Knockouts Champion Brooke Tessmacher, who won the title from Gail Kim last night, posted a message of thanks to her fans via Facebook today. TNA Slammiversary Results: Brooke Tessmacher Wins Knockouts Title Clearly still on Cloud 9 after her victory, Brooke wrote: Thank you guys so much for all the comments love and support. … Read more
Former TNA Knockout Karen Jarrett, who posted a series of tweets speaking out against TNA President Dixie Carter earlier this week, has once again taken to Twitter this weekend to speak out against Carter. It appears Karen may be upset that husband Jeff Jarrett, who founded TNA, is not in contention for the first TNA … Read more
Former TNA Knockout and wife of TNA founder, Jeff, Karen Jarrett posted a series of ominous messages on Twitter, taking aim at the company’s president, Dixie Carter. Karen, who had been teasing a storm brewing over the past few days, posted tweets aimed at Carter late last night and this morning. She went on to … Read more
New executive of the Knockouts division, Brooke Hogan, has intimated that her run in TNA may not be for the long haul. Brooke referred to her new role as ‘temporary’ when speaking to CNN on the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards this past Sunday. Brooke said: “Secretly I always wanted to wrestle, even … Read more
New Knockouts executive Brooke Hogan hit the red carpet not once, but twice this weekend, including at the MTV Movie Awards last night. Hogan was first seen on Saturday night in a figure hugging pink dress at Spike TV’s Guys’ Choice Awards, then last night, things got revealing as Brooke attended MTV’s annual extravaganza. Interesting … Read more
New executive of the Knockouts division, Brooke Hogan, who makes her debut this Thursday night on Impact Wrestling, has spoken about her debut to Busted Open. The daughter of Hulk Hogan revealed that the Knockouts division will be “more real”, with personal issues being brought to the forefront. She says: I think everyone is forgetting … Read more
Knockouts Champion Gail Kim and new husband Robert Irvine of Food Network fame opened up about their big day a couple of weeks ago to PEOPLE. As previously reported, the wedding was designed as a surprise for Gail with Irvine making all of the arrangements. Gail told the website: “He wanted to give me the … Read more
Knockouts Champion Gail Kim has officially broken the record for single longest Knockouts Championship reign. Marking 190 days as champion today, Gail surpasses Madison Rayne‘s 188 day reign to take the crown for single longest title reign. Kim returned to TNA after three years in WWE last October, quickly winning the Knockouts Title in her … Read more
TNA Knockout Tara, aka Lisa Marie Varon, tweeted earlier today that she’ll be featured in the latest issue of Penthouse magazine, a men’s magazine that is similar to Playboy. The four-time Knockouts Champion and two-time WWE Women’s Champion wrote: “Be sure to pick the newest edition of Penthouse to see your favorite knockout, Tara. Hubba … Read more
Congratulations go out to TNA Knockouts Champion Gail Kim who tied the knot to Food Network star and celebrity chef Robert Irvine today. Irvine revealed on Twitter yesterday that the wedding would be a surprise for Gail and that “she has no knowledge of what’s going on”. Meanwhile, Gail’s boss, TNA President Dixie Carter, tweeted … Read more
Former TNA Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky gave a pretty honest, in-depth interview to the Miami Herald this week following her loss to Gail Kim at Sunday’s Lockdown show. Talking about breaking out as a singles wrestler compared to being part of the Beautiful People, she says: It was me and Angelina [Love in the Beautiful … Read more
It looks like original TNA Knockout Traci Brooks has once again parted ways with the company as her profile has been removed from the company’s official website. Brooks returned to the company after a two year hiatus last year, aiding Velvet Sky in her feud with ODB and Jackie. She is perhaps best known in … Read more
Greetings everyone, and welcome to another one of those rare TNA Xplosion Watches. The last time we met, Angelina Love and Velvet Sky had just faced off against one another in a match that saw Velvet Sky take the upset win despite repeated interference by Winter. This week, the two buxom blondes are at it … Read more
As seen on last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling, new Knockouts Tag Team Champions were crowned when ODB and Eric Young defeated Gail Kim and Madison Rayne for the straps. The title switch comes in the midst of a storyline between Gail and Madison, who are due to face off for the Knockouts Championship next … Read more
TNA Knockout Tara is part of a new fitness challenge in the Chicago area called the ‘Geek Fit Challenge’. Tara and GeekToMe.com are looking for ‘geeks’ in the Chicago area to join the challenge which will see them be trained by Tara for three months. Get the details here.
TNA ring announcer Christy Hemme took to Twitter yesterday to apologize for a mishap at Monday night’s Impact Wrestling taping. The red-headed Knockout tweeted: Dear front row at IMPACT, I publicly apologize for my wardrobe malfunction. My battery pack was too heavy for the string that held it on! Oopsies!
In an interview with Schema Magazine, TNA Knockouts Champion Gail Kim discusses life in wrestling as an Asian woman, sharing who she finds inspiration from and whether she’s faced stereotyping in the business. How she inspires others, and which Asian women inspire her: “I definitely feel as though I’m representing Asians everywhere and not just … Read more
Congratulations to TNA Knockout and CMLL superstar Sarita, aka Dark Angel, as she celebrates her 10th year in wrestling. Sarita reminisced on hitting the 10 year mark in her career last week on Facebook, writing: A day like yesterday, 10 years ago, I had my first match in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada. I thank … Read more
Believe it or not, we, the esteemed Diva Dirt staff, operate under rules and guidelines, and most importantly, we have deadlines. Granted, I usually throw two of the three out the window on a weekly basis when I consistently praise Prince Dolph for his overwhelming hotness and launch into pointless conversations with myself over which … Read more
Three TNA Knockouts are scheduled to be involved in a new martial arts themed movie called “Double Fury“. In a press release that was sent out recently, Winter, Brooke Tessmacher and Knockouts Champion Gail Kim are listed as part of the cast. Also in the movie are former WWE stars Chavo Guerrero and Billy Gunn. … Read more