With WrestleMania 28 just days away, the WWE ushered in the big event with a big premiere party last night in Miami, complete with red carpet entrances. Our Divas had the opportunity to trade the Lycra for, in some cases, stunning dresses, and in other cases, not so stunning outfits! This time, it was Nikki … Read more
“Your Two Cents” is our interactive feature where we gauge the opinions of our Twitter and Facebook followers on different discussions in women’s wrestling. This week, we’re asking this: With WrestleMania 28 just days away, we want to know: What do you think is the greatest Diva moment in WrestleMania history? We’ve read your responses … Read more
Former WWE Divas Champion Alicia Fox spoke to the Miami Herald recently ahead of tonight’s WrestleMania 28 premiere party in Miami where she’ll be taking part in a fashion show featuring the Divas. Foxy gave perhaps her most in-depth interview to date in her career, talking quite a bit about her life before WWE and … Read more
WWE revealed plans last year to film a Divas road trip reality show for the upcoming WWE Network, but news has been slow on that front in 2012. Now, however, WWE’s chief marketing officer Michelle Wilson has offered an update on the progress of the network and mentions a Divas reality show. The original concept … Read more
As we get ready for Sunday’s WrestleMania 28 pay per view, we’re putting together a playlist of videos featuring the women involved. While many might think that this Sunday’s extravaganza will be the first time Eve Torres and Divas Champion, Beth Phoenix, have teamed up — it’s not quite. Though they’re better known for being … Read more
At the WrestleMania 28 press conference this afternoon in Miami, Florida, Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres had strong words for their WrestleMania opponents, Extra host Maria Menounos and Kelly Kelly. Beth said she had ‘breaking’ scoop about Maria — that she suffered broken ribs while rehearsing for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Beth … Read more
WWE is streaming the WrestleMania 28 press conference live from Miami today. The press conference airs at 2.30pm ET. Watch below: We will be live-tweeting the press conference on our Twitter page, @divadirt. Stay tuned for coverage of the press conference here at Diva Dirt, too.
After it was revealed yesterday that WrestleMania 28 celebrity Maria Menounos has suffered two broken ribs during training for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, there has been some doubt about whether the Extra host would be fit to compete this Sunday. However, Menounos has now addressed her status for ‘Mania. WrestleMania Celebrity Maria Menounos Suffers … Read more
WrestleMania celebrity starlet Maria Menounos danced on last night’s episode of Dancing with the Stars on ABC, despite suffering two broken ribs in training for the show. Menounos scored a 25 from the judges. Us Weekly reports Maria as saying that her injury “could take months” to heal, but she’s “having shots and taking calcium … Read more
Former WWE Diva Sunny has talked about her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame last year as we gear up for this year’s WrestleMania. Sunny, real name Tammy Sytch, is expected to be in Florida this week and will appear at an NWA show. Speaking to the Miami Herald on her Hall of Fame … Read more
Get your Monday night Divas fix by tuning in to Raw tonight at 9pm ET on the USA Network. Discuss the show in the comments!
Kind of a no brainer but former WWE Women’s Champion and Divas Champion, Michelle McCool, confirmed on Twitter that she will be in Miami for WrestleMania 28. Michelle, who was part of the Divas match last year at ‘Mania (she was pinned by celebrity guest Snooki of Jersey Shore fame), retired in April. McCool is … Read more
The Bella Twins are the subjects of a big feature on the New York Post’s website today in the lead-up to WrestleMania 28. The feature includes an interview, photoshoot and a behind the scenes look at the shoot. The photoshoot, which takes place in a wrestling ring, can be seen here. (Obligatory girly note: Loving … Read more
In a twist that could affect her match at WrestleMania this Sunday, New York Post’s Page Six is reporting that Maria Menounos suffered a broken rib during training for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Maria and partner Derek Hough have been training to perform the Cha-cha-cha during tonight’s show. A source told the newspaper: “She … Read more
Note: Apologies for the lateness of this week’s NXT Redux. Our servers decided to eat the original NXT post that was scheduled for earlier in the week, but have no fear — we have a new version for you! Hiya everybody, and welcome to another edition of my personal recap highlight of the week, the … Read more
Why hello there, and welcome to a sensational edition of your Superstars Redux. If you can’t tell by that perky intro, I’m in a pleasant mood today. Part of that has to do with WrestleMania Week being a mere few days upon us, and the other part is because we got an exceptional match tonight … Read more
As reported earlier, former Women’s Champion Layla returned to the ring last night at FCW, her first live match since her ACL and MCL tear last year. PWInsider reports that Layla was receiving “high marks” for her performance last night and that she has worked hard in the past few weeks to shake off ring … Read more
Former WWE Women’s Champion Layla returned to the ring last night at a Florida Championship Wrestling live event. The Diva has been sidelined since May 2011 with a torn ACL and torn MCL. Layla teamed with Audrey Marie to defeat Sofia Cortez and Paige. Usually, main roster talent will work with FCW when they are … Read more
WWE.com has an interview with Kelly Kelly talking about the Divas match at WrestleMania 28 and her tag team partner, celebrity guest Maria Menounos. Watch below:
WWE Diva Eve Torres posted a new Q&A video via Twitter this week. Check it out below:
FCW Divas Champion Raquel Diaz, real name Shaul Guerrero, has reportedly received praise from WWE officials for her work in the developmental territory, reports the Wrestling Observer. Guerrero, the daughter of Raw star Vickie and the late Eddie Guerrero, joined WWE last year and has quickly risen to the top of the FCW Divas division. … Read more
With two guest performers already announced for WrestleMania, WWE is hiring in-house for its patriotic show-opening performance. WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia, who returned to the WWE last year, will perform ‘America the Beautiful’ to kick off WrestleMania 28 — her first ‘Mania back after a two year absence. Lilian completes a bill that will … Read more
The WWE Divas are set to heat up Miami next week as they take part in a fashion show. WWE has just announced to ticket holders via email that they are adding a party “celebrating Miami’s art and fashion” to the week’s festivities on Thursday, March 30th from 8pm ET. As part of the evening, … Read more
WWE has denied reports that it is closing its Florida based developmental territory, FCW. WWE’s Executive Vice President of Talent, Triple H told WWE.com: “It is absolutely not true. FCW is not closing. I don’t know how the rumor started but I believe it’s a situation where the ‘dirt sheets’ want to believe they have … Read more
