NXT Spoilers: June 20th, 2018
Below are spoilers to an upcoming episode of NXT taped tonight prior to TakeOver: Chicago II.
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Meiko Satomura reportedly to partake in MYC II
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
NXT: 06/13/18 – All eyes on Chicago
Hey everyone! Welcome to this week’s review of NXT. Tonight’s program was the last episode of NXT before Saturday’s TakeOver: Chicago II event. This evening, we received one last video package to highlight the upcoming bout between Nikki Cross and Shayna Baszler. On top of that, Bianca Belair and Dakota Kai made their presences felt … Read more
Smackdown 06/12/18: Collision Course
We have arrived! The last episode of Smackdown Live! before the highly anticipated Money in the Bank PPV. As we all know by now, this will be the second MITB PPV that has given the women the right to participate in this type of match. This coming Sunday we will see 4 women from RAW, … Read more
Raw 06/11/18: Take my reputation, take your arm
It’s the go-home show for the RAW brand before the big “Money In The Bank” spectacle. Last week it was announced that all 4 RAW male and female competitors will be competing in a Fatal4-way match, but after two had suffered apparent injuries, that match was looking more like a singles competition. We were also … Read more
Potential MITB Spoiler
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 giving Nina Samuels and Charlie Morgan tryouts?
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
NXT: 06/06/18 – One score settled, another continues
Hi guys! Welcome to this week’s review of NXT. Per last week’s announcement, tonight’s installment of NXT featured a rubber match between Lacey Evans and Kairi Sane. Sane was the first woman to earn a victory, defeating Evans back in New Orleans. Evans was then able to bounce back with a victory of her own … Read more
SmackDown 06/05/18: Friendly Competition and Everybody is ready for Asuka
Your neighborhood Smackdown recapper is here, and boy does he have a lot to get through! Smackdown Live last night was on fire. Some may say straight fire (hur, hur). The women were definitely all over this show. Almost every woman on the Smackdown brand was showcased. Without further ado, let us kick this off … Read more
WWE uses Sasha Banks’ success story as promotion for new WWE PC site
On Monday, June 4, WWE launched the website for its state of the art Performance Center and recruitment tools for aspiring wrestlers. The announcement used Sasha Banks on the header – touting her as one of the success stories to come out of the PC. The online hub at WWEPerformanceCenter.com includes step-by-step instructions on how to … Read more
RAW 06/04/18: Wobbly Knees before MITB
Well hey there RAW Reviewers, after a little break I’m back – Zaddy gotta pay them bills! Thank you to the lovely Josue for taking over. With the Women’s Money In The Bank line-up finally complete, it’s time for our Superstars to start staking their claim as to why we should put their money on … Read more
Jinny reportedly signs WWE UK contract
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
Stephanie McMahon to appear on “Celebrity Undercover Boss”
Stephanie McMahon is going Undercover! .@StephMcMahon will be taking on a new role during @undercover_cbs! Watch her journey when it airs Friday, June 15, at 8/7 C on CBS! #CelebrityBoss https://t.co/RUDgpnN6KJ pic.twitter.com/fdAenV67VV — WWE (@WWE) June 2, 2018 The WWE Chief Brand Officer will be making a special appearance during an upcoming episode of CBS’s … Read more
Zeda Released From WWE
According to Squared Circle Sirens, WWE NXT Star Zeda has been released. Zeda, aka Julia Ho, reported to WWE in January of 2017 after receiving a tryout in September 2016. She received her training at Santino Brothers Academy in Florida in between her tryout and reporting to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando. Zeda made … Read more
Kristal Marshall reflects on her time with WWE
Former SmackDown Superstar Kristal Marshall was a recent guest on Noonan Speaks podcast to look back at her WWE career, which Superstar she was starstruck by and which Superstars she stays in contact with. Highlights of the interview below, courtesy of Wrestling INC. On first arriving at WWE: For the most part, I would say … Read more
Mae Young Classic II possible signing
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
Nikki Bella and John Cena officially a couple again
Nikki Bella and John Cena called their engagement off in April, shocking everyone while other fans questioned if the situation was a promotional tactic for Total Bellas. According to US Weekly, who broke the story yesterday on May 31, Nikki and John have rekindled their relationship. The site reveals, “Just a month and a half … Read more
Dakota Kai on which Superstars influenced her in-ring style
In celebration of her near one anniversary with NXT, Dakota Kai recently spoke with WWE.com to discuss her current run with the brand, her NXT Women’s Title match against Shayna Baszler, who influenced and more. Highlights of the interview below. On her recent NXT Women’s Title match: This match was personal. I’m happy that I … Read more
WWE reportedly signs Deonna Purrazzo
Squared Circle Sirens is reporting that independent star Deonna Purrazzo has signed with the WWE and will be reporting the Performance Center shortly. While Purrazzo was signed to a Ring of Honor contract but PWInsider adds that the deal allowed Purrazzo to opt out after six months. Purrazzo has wrestled in various promotions all throughout … Read more
NXT: 05/30/18 – One Challenge Conquered, Another Emerges
Hey guys! Welcome to this week’s review of NXT. As announced on last week’s episode, tonight’s main event featured Dakota Kai going one on one with Shayna Baszler for the NXT women’s championship. While the focus for the NXT women’s division was on this week’s title match, other members of the women’s roster were able … Read more
Smackdown 05/29/18: Dancing closer to the Briefcase
We finally have all 8 women in the Money in the Bank match set, now we just have to build up to the match on June 17th. Last nights Smackdown Live! started on the build up between Naomi and Lana. We were lucky to witness, guess what everyone, a dance off!! That’s right we went … Read more
Kacy Catanzaro on her jump from ‘American Ninja Warrior’ to WWE
American Ninja Warrior star turned NXT Superstar Kacy Catanzaro was recently interviewed by TV Insider to discuss her jump for the action-packed reality competition to joining WWE’s NXT brand, her initial doubts of becoming a wrestler and shares which Superstar she would like to see take on the American Ninja Warrior obstacle courses. Highlights of … Read more
Women’s match to take place at WWE UK Tournament
WWE is holding a second UK tournament next month and LiveNation is advertising the inclusion of a women’s match for the event. According to the site, on June 18th, night one of the WWE United Kingdom Tournament, WWE will hold a fatal four-way match featuring the top four talents in Europe. Toni Storm (who reportedly has signed … Read more
Raw 05/28/18: And Banks makes Eight
Hola Diva Dirt fans and welcome to this week’s Raw Recap. It’s Josue and I’ll be pulling Raw duty for Alex again. Well after nearly a month of qualifying matches, we finally know who will be the eight Superstars competing at this year’s Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match! Throughout the night, some of … Read more
Sasha Banks wins final slot to MITB Ladder match
Tonight (May 28th) on the main event of Monday Night Raw, Sasha Banks defeated Bayley, Dana Brooke, Liv Morgan, Mickie James, Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan in a Last Chance Gauntlet Match to earn the final spot at this year’s Money in the Bank Ladder match. She's starting off this Last Chance #GauntletMatch, but @itsBayleyWWE ain't scared! #RAW pic.twitter.com/XcaKfy6bdU … Read more
Io Shirai reportedly departing STARDOM, headed to WWE
According to Tokyo Sports, STARDOM’s Io Shirai will be heading to the WWE shortly after her final show with Japanese promotion on June 17th. Shirai recently lost her Wonder of Stardom title to Momo Watanabe but the Observer reports that the title change had nothing to do with WWE and Stardom did not know she was leaving … Read more