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Kay Lee Ray gets high praise from WWE Hall of Famer

March 17, 2021 by John Duffy

The longest-reigning women’s champion in modern WWE history, Kay Lee Ray received some high praise from WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels. In the recent interview with Inside the Ropes, HBK had nothing but great things to say about the NXT UK Women’s Champion. “Kay Lee Ray. She, to me, is probably the greatest… I … Read more

Update to Asuka’s injury since returning to RAW

March 17, 2021 by Nick

After a couple of weeks with the RAW Women’s Champion missing in action, Asuka returned this past Monday to face Shayna Baszler. She was out during that time due to an injury caused by an inadvertent kick to the face by Baszler. First reports noted she lost a tooth or several from that and also … Read more

Alexa Bliss vs. Randy Orton is set for Fastlane

March 15, 2021 by Nick

Ever since Randy Orton defeated The Fiend at the TLC event in a Firefly Inferno Match in December, Alexa Bliss has been playing every mind game imaginable. Orton is certainly tired of watching his back every second which has prompted Bliss to explain how he can take her out of his life. This Sunday, she … Read more

RAW Discussion Post: 03.15.21

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 by Nick

Asuka makes her return to RAW tonight! The RAW Women’s Champion has been out of action for the past few weeks due to an injury. That injury came after she took a kick to the face by Shayna Baszler. She returns to in-ring action facing Baszler tonight. While Asuka has been missing from RAW, several … Read more

Mickie James highlights the double standards based on age and gender when receiving opportunities

March 15, 2021 by John Duffy

WWE legend Mickie James took to Twitter to call out the double standards of age in the wrestling business. James responded to the recent WWE signee, Taya Valkyrie, who asked why people talk negatively about age. James agreed with Valkyrie stating that it is expected for women to consider retirement after the age of 35. … Read more

Diva Dirt Discussions: What Went Down

March 14, 2021 by John Duffy

What Went Down is back! Join us as we talk about the major talking points from this week’s goings-on in the world of women’s wrestling from WWE, NXT and AEW. In this week’s video, we talk about Peyton Royce’s fire promo on RAW Talk, Asuka’s concussion and what it means for the RAW women’s title … Read more

Steph De Lander reportedly signs with WWE

March 14, 2021 by Nick

In a report by PWInsider, Australian wrestler Steph De Lander has signed with WWE. De Lander started wrestling in 2017 and was trained by indie star and former two-time SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles. She has wrestled for such promotions as Melbourne City Wrestling (MCW), PWA, Black Label Pro, and SHIMMER just to name a few.

De Lander became the inaugural women’s champion for MCW when she defeated KellyAnne in the finals of a tournament in 2019. She has faced Avary, Candy Lee, and has even battled current NXT star and fellow Australian – Indi Hartwell.

When am I ever going to see my best friend again? ?? #SDL #IndiHartwell pic.twitter.com/eabLCJ6XX3
— STEPH DE LANDER (@stephdelander) February 25, 2021

De Lander has also gone by the name of FaceBrooke.

She recently took to her social media for International Women’s Day to discuss the lack of booking of women’s matches in Australia.

#InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/0ddQfDPIV8
— STEPH DE LANDER (@stephdelander) March 8, 2021

WWE has not confirmed De Lander’s signing at this time.

What do you think of this new addition for the NXT brand? Leave your thoughts below.

Tamina & Natalya pick up a big win on SmackDown; Nia Jax gets title shot next week

March 12, 2021 by Nick

The quest for a double champion continues. Sasha Banks has the opportunity to become a double champion heading into WrestleMania as she teams up with Bianca Belair at Fastlane on March 21. Banks, the current SmackDown Women’s Champion, and Belair will be facing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler at … Read more

SmackDown Discussion Post: 03.12.21

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Nick

Tonight’s SmackDown is going to see the two women who will make history and battle it out at WrestleMania for the SmackDown Women’s Championship appear on the KO Show. These same two women, Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks, will once again team up at Fastlane on March 21 to challenge Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler … Read more

Injury Update: Asuka reportedly out of action with a concussion

March 12, 2021 by John Duffy

RAW Women’s Champion Asuka hasn’t been seen on WWE television for the last couple of weeks due to injury. The latest reports from The Wrestling Observer are confirming the rumors and are saying that she has a concussion. The Empress of Tomorrow suffered the injury during her match against Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler on … Read more

Winners & Losers: NXT 03.10.21

March 11, 2021 by Nick

This week’s NXT certainly had a rollercoaster of emotions. Io Shirai retained her NXT Women’s Title, we had the introduction of the NXT Women’s Tag Team Titles with two different champions, and Xia Li received some retaliation. The show started out with General Manager William Regal making the announcement that he promised from last week. … Read more

Piper Niven on the winning team in first-ever match on NXT UK

March 11, 2021 by John Duffy

History was made on this week’s episode of NXT UK. Piper Niven teamed with Jack Starz to face Jinny and Joseph Conners in the brand’s first-ever mixed tag team match. Niven and Jinny have been at each other’s throats for months with the “Fashionista” always coming out on top due to the assistance of Conners. … Read more

NXT Women’s Tag Team Titles change hands – Blackheart & Moon emerge as new champions

March 10, 2021 by Nick

As quickly as Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez became the first NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions they are now just as quickly the former champions. From being presented with the tag titles (as a result of their Dusty Cup win) and marked as the inaugural champions by William Regal earlier in the night, they also … Read more

NXT Women’s Tag Team Titles introduced with Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez crowned as inaugural champions

March 10, 2021 by Nick

This week’s NXT started with General Manager William Regal in the center of the ring making two huge announcements. First, he announced a two-night TakeOver event to take place prior to WrestleMania. TakeOver: Stand & Deliver will take place on April 7 and April 8. Next came the reveal and introduction of the NXT Women’s … Read more

NXT Discussion Post: 03.10.21

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 by Nick

Tonight’s NXT should be another great night for the women of the brand. There are two matches scheduled and a big announcement coming from General Manager William Regal. First, we will see Kayden Carter take on Xia Li. Li took out Carter’s tag team partner Kacy Catanzaro two weeks ago and now Carter is seeking … Read more

Nikki Bella confirms she is not cleared to return to the ring at this time

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 by Nick

Over the past number of months, The Bella Twins have been hyping up the idea of returning to the ring. Both women retired in 2019 for different reasons but they have been wanting to have one last run with WWE to capture and hold the Women’s Tag Team Titles. The titles were brought about right … Read more

Molly Holly announced as WWE Hall of Fame 2021 inductee

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 by Nick

IT IS OFFICIAL!!! Molly Holly is going into the WWE Hall of Fame! Just a few moments ago on WWE’s The Bump in an emotional reunion and announcement, Shane Helms, known to WWE fans as The Hurricane, broke the news of the first inductee into the 2021 Hall of Fame. This announcement was made to … Read more

Toni Storm gives her thoughts on possible NXT Women’s Tag Team Titles

March 9, 2021 by Nick

Toni Storm is getting ready for her NXT Women’s Title match this week as she faces the champion, Io Shirai. With her eyes firmly on gold, she also commented on the possibility of the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championships being introduced. On last week’s NXT, Dakota Kai & Raquel Gonzalez were poised to becoming the … Read more

Winners & Losers: RAW 03.08.21

March 9, 2021 by Nick

On this week’s RAW, without it being advertised (which was a shame), Naomi & Lana finally got their Women’s Tag Team Title match. They face the champs Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler with the titles on the line. The downside is it appears that Reginald is now an asset to the current champs. Last week … Read more

Peyton Royce makes a powerful statement on RAW Talk and demands to face Asuka

March 8, 2021 by Nick

Ever since The IIconics were forced to break up last August, Peyton Royce has struggled to find her footing on the RAW brand. What made matters worse is her former partner Billie Kay was traded to SmackDown during the WWE Draft in October. Since then, Royce had been in a tag team with Lacey Evans … Read more

RAW Discussion Post: 03.08.21

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 by Nick

On last week’s RAW, Charlotte Flair made a statement to challenge Asuka for the RAW Women’s Championship. Asuka wasn’t present to respond as she was out due to her injury from the week before. WWE hasn’t officially said how long Asuka would be out, so it is unclear if she will return tonight to confront … Read more

SmackDown Discussion Post: 03.05.21

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 by Nick

On this week’s SmackDown, the advertised match is going to be between Bianca Belair and one-half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions, Shayna Baszler. It was announced yesterday that there will be a rematch from Elimination Chamber at Fastlane. Bianca Belair will once again team up with her WrestleMania opponent SmackDown Women’s Champion Sasha Banks … Read more

Women’s Tag Team Championship match set for WWE Fastlane

March 5, 2021 by John Duffy

WWE announced that SmackDown Women’s Champion, Sasha Banks and her WrestleMania opponent, Bianca Belair will team up once again. They will face WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler at Fastlane. Banks and Belair teamed to challenge the tag team champs last month at WWE Elimination Chamber. The champions successfully retained when … Read more

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