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New RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Champion crowned

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Gisele Shaw is your new RevPro Undisputed British Women’s Champion ending Zoe Lucas’ 439-day title reign in the process. The victory took place at Revolution Pro Wrestling’s High Stakes event in Islington, London on Valentines Day. Shaw and Lucas have been intertwined in a long-running feud since July last year when Shaw pinned Lucas in … Read more

‘Independent Women’ (9/20/14): Cheerleader Melissa Finishes Up in Japan

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Independent Women is changing its format! Now, the videos will act like dispatches, giving you quick and timely looks into the lives of indy women’s wrestlers. Our next three dispatches from Cheerleader Melissa finish up her latest tour in Japan. In the first video, she braves the bustling Japanese train system: Next, she visits the … Read more

‘Independent Women’ (9/17/14): Cheerleader Melissa Experiences the Highs and Lows of Japan

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Independent Women is changing its format! Now, the videos will act like dispatches, giving you quick and timely looks into the lives of indy women’s wrestlers. Our next three dispatches from Cheerleader Melissa show the highs and lows of living in Japan. In the first video, she encounters an unwelcome guest/pest in her Tokyo apartment: … Read more

‘Independent Women’ (9/10/14): Cheerleader Melissa Explores Japanese Bathrooms, Shibuya

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Independent Women is changing its format! Now, the videos will act like dispatches, giving you quick and timely looks into the lives of indy women’s wrestlers. Our first three dispatches from Cheerleader Melissa continue her journey in Japan. In the first video, she shows us a Japanese bathroom stall with one very unique feature: Next, … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 23: “Tranquility”

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In the latest episode of Independent Women – titled “Tranquility” – Cheerleader Melissa heads to the Japanese countryside She prepares to take part in a practice Japanese tea ceremony, walking through an idyllic garden on her way there. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 22: “Say Cheese”

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In the latest episode of Independent Women – titled “Say Cheese” – Cheerleader Melissa checks out a photo booth in Tokyo, Japan. She poses for photos with fellow wrestlers Kris Wolf and Starfire after they navigate the unique options the booth offers. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 21: “Longboarding”

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In the latest episode of Independent Women – titled “Longboarding” – Cheerleader Melissa goes longboarding with fellow wrestler Kris Wolf in Tokyo, Japan. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at the lives of … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 20: “The Grand Tour”

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In the latest episode of Independent Women – titled “The Grand Tour” – Cheerleader Melissa gives us an early morning tour of her apartment in Japan, where she’s living while wrestling for the Stardom promotion. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 18: “The Champs”

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In the eighteenth episode of Independent Women – titled “The Champs” – Cheerleader Melissa chats with radio hosts turned wrestling champions Billy Madison and Nard of San Antonio’s Billy Madison Show. Billy holds the RCW Championship, while Nard holds the RCW Angels Championship – a belt that used to belong to Melissa. Needless to say, … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 17: “The Chop”

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In the seventeenth episode of Independent Women – titled “The Chop” – Cheerleader Melissa delivers on one “lucky” fan’s request for a Ric Flair chop. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at the … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 16: “Number One Fan”

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In the sixteenth episode of Independent Women – titled “Number One Fan” – Cheerleader Melissa talks to her biggest fan after River City Wrestling’s SuperShow. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at the … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 15: “Before the Bell”

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In the fifteenth episode of Independent Women – titled “Before the Bell” – Cheerleader Melissa gives us a behind the scenes look at the STARDOM arena prior to her match in Tokyo, Japan. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 14: “Welcome to Japan”

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In the fourteenth episode of Independent Women – titled “Welcome to Japan” – Cheerleader Melissa records a video promo for her STARDOM Championship match in Tokyo, Japan. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 13: “Behind the Curtain”

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In the thirteenth episode of Independent Women – titled “Behind the Curtain” – Cheerleader Melissa takes us behind the scenes for a peek at the backstage environment at an indy show. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 12: “The Next Generation”

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In the twelfth episode of Independent Women – titled “The Next Generation” – Cheerleader Melissa talks to indy wrestler Michael Faith‘s daughters about wanting to become wrestlers. Watch the episode below: Want to advertise on Independent Women? Contact us! Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 11: “Maria Kanellis”

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In the eleventh episode of Independent Women – titled “Maria Kanellis” – Cheerleader Melissa talks to former WWE Diva and First Lady of ROH Maria Kanellis about building an ROH women’s division, picking up acting gigs, preventing wardrobe malfunctions and more.

Check out Maria’s podcast Maria & Mike in Wonderland on iTunes.

Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at the lives of women’s wrestlers on the independent scene, from life on the road to the action backstage.

The star of the series is SHIMMER Champion and the woman atop the 2013 PWI Female 50, Cheerleader Melissa. She will personally film her experiences on the indy scene, from cutting promos to getting stitches to rubbing elbows with the biggest names in women’s wrestling.

The goal of this series will be to expand to get the perspectives of several women on the indy scene, with Melissa as our star. If you are a well-known indy wrestler interested in getting involved, please contact us!

Tweet about the series using the hashtag #IndependentWomen:

‘Independent Women’, Episode 10: “Joey Ryan”

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In the tenth episode of Independent Women – titled “Joey Ryan” – Cheerleader Melissa speaks with indy superstar Joey Ryan about wrestling alongside and against women.

Melissa and Ryan will be going one-on-one at this Saturday’s Quintessential Pro Wrestling event in Monrovia, CA.

 

Check out Joey’s web series The Candice and Joey Show on his official YouTube channel.

Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at the lives of women’s wrestlers on the independent scene, from life on the road to the action backstage.

The star of the series is SHIMMER Champion and the woman atop the 2013 PWI Female 50, Cheerleader Melissa. She will personally film her experiences on the indy scene, from cutting promos to getting stitches to rubbing elbows with the biggest names in women’s wrestling.

The goal of this series will be to expand to get the perspectives of several women on the indy scene, with Melissa as our star. If you are a well-known indy wrestler interested in getting involved, please contact us!

Tweet about the series using the hashtag #IndependentWomen:

‘Independent Women’, Episode 9: “Outsider’s Perspective”

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In the ninth episode of Independent Women – titled “Outsider’s Perspective” – Cheerleader Melissa talks with Playboy Playmate Tina Jordan about her experience watching indy wrestling at RCW New Year’s Evolution 5. Watch it below: Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at the lives of … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 8: “Refueling”

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In the eighth episode of Independent Women – titled “Refueling” – Cheerleader Melissa, Mercedes Martinez and Niya make a run for drinks, snacks and supplies prior to NCW Femmes Fatales XIII. Watch it below: Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at the lives of women’s … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 7: “Femmes Fatales”

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In the seventh episode of Independent Women – titled “Femmes Fatales” – Cheerleader Melissa and Mercedes Martinez set up for and take part in a fan meet and greet prior to NCW Femmes Fatales XIII. And, as it’s Halloween, we also get to see one fan’s incredible costume. Watch it below: Independent Women is Diva … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 6: “Music Break”

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In the sixth episode of Independent Women – titled “Music Break” – Cheerleader Melissa listens to a few (outdated) tunes while heading to NCW Femmes Fatales XIII. Watch it below: Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at the lives of women’s wrestlers on the independent … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 5: “DeStitched”

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In the fifth episode of Independent Women – titled “DeStitched” – Cheerleader Melissa has her stitches removed after a head wound suffered at SHIMMER heals. Warning: This video contains content that may upset the squeamish. Watch it below: Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek behind the scenes at … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 4: “After Party”

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In the fourth episode of Independent Women – titled “After Party” – Cheerleader Melissa takes us to the SHIMMER after party at The Squared Circle, where she meets up with women’s wrestling veterans Saraya Knight, Allison Danger and Tara. Watch it below: Independent Women is Diva Dirt’s original web series that gives fans a peek … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 3: “Bitches Get Stitches”

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In the third episode of Independent Women – titled “Bitches Get Stitches” – Cheerleader Melissa waits to get a forehead wound stitched up at the hospital. She discusses getting busted open at the SHIMMER tapings: how it went down, how it felt and the reception she got backstage. Watch it below: Independent Women is Diva … Read more

‘Independent Women’, Episode 2: “Small Talk with Saraya”

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Diva Dirt’s latest leap forward is its own original web series: Independent Women. The series will give fans a peek behind the scenes at the lives of women’s wrestlers on the independent scene, from life on the road to the action backstage. The star of the series will be SHIMMER Champion and the woman atop … Read more

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