It’s unanimous that the ‘Trump Trade’ two weeks ago helped beef up Monday Night Raw, gaining the services of two Diva Dirt favourites, Alicia Fox and Gail Kim. Meanwhile, it’s becoming clearly evident that SmackDown is now suffering due to the lack of Divas available — case in point, we pretty much saw the same … Read more
As you all know, this week’s ECW was pre-empted from it’s usual Tuesday night spot and instead will air tonight at 7pm ET on the rebranded Syfy network. However, why wait? The whole episode has leaked online and below we have this week’s Divas action as newcomer Nikki Bella [with sister Brie] takes on the scarcely-seen Katie Lea.
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On Monday, I made an audio bulletin about how I was unsure of Jemma Palmer‘s signing, the news which we broke last week. Well in another correction, I have now been able to independently confirm that Jemma has indeed signed with WWE and is headed to FCW. So there you have it, the final word. … Read more
Get out your pitchforks, people, ’cause Michelle McCool‘s talking. Surely that fact alone would be enough to send certain fans into a raging frenzy, but this instance is a bit more meaningful. In a new WWE.com article, she’s making sure everyone’s aware of her history-making Women’s Championship win and becoming the WWE’s first Diva Grand … Read more
While Tiffany annoys the hell out of us on ECW and Teddy Long battles for survival on SmackDown, Raw is getting a guest GM every single week! We’ve seen injured Superstar, Batista and legend Ted DiBiase take the reins so far. It seems there is a ‘requirement’ almost for these guest GMs — be a … Read more
Raw newcomer Gail Kim scored a huge win in her first night back on the brand, when she pinned Maryse in a tag team match, also featuring Alicia Fox and Mickie James.
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As you all know, tomorrow night’s episode of Raw was taped last Monday due to an international tour — the Raw brand is currently visiting Australia. Check out a few ‘preview’ pictures after the cut courtesy of a user at the Wrestlingfigs.com Forums.
The pictures are pretty non-spoiler, they don’t necessarily reveal anything about the outcome of the show — only the Divas on the broadcast. Just to be safe, they are under the cut. To read spoilers [if you haven’t already] click here.
As I mourn the abrupt end of the relationship between Alicia Fox & Michelle McCool on SmackDown, it probably wasn’t a good idea that I came across this video… *Tears* “I wish I could quit you!” It’s official, Michelle needs Alicia. Is there anything this girl can’t do? She continues to grow as an in-ring … Read more
These shows air next week, on July 9th and 10th respectively. Next week’s ECW is pre-empted and airs on Thursday at 7pm ET. ECW Nikki Bella def. Katie Lea SmackDown Melina & Eve Torres def. Michelle McCool & Layla
The first promo shot of Michelle McCool with her newly won Women’s Championship was added to WWE.com today. Hopefully a full shoot will be released soon. On another note — I just noticed Michelle is sporting something of a five-head, ruh roh… Bring back the bangs, baby girl!
I gotta be honest, I didn’t think much would come of the Bella Twins’ move to ECW. I expected it would be their restover on the plane to Releaseville, but last night’s show actually booked the Bellas in a way that set up a future storyline. I’m sure we remember their brief feud before WrestleMania … Read more
I have been less than enamored with Monday Night Raw since the Draft in April. You could blame it on lousy booking, little storyline development and average at best in-ring work. But on the night of the 15 Superstar trade, it looks as though Raw has returned to form with an excellent and enjoyable fatal … Read more
This week’s SmackDown spoilers are below. Show airs on Friday night. Check back to Diva Dirt on Friday for our Redux! Melina & Maria def. Layla & Michelle McCool. Melina pinned Layla after the inverted leg drop.
Spoilers for next week’s episode of Raw are below. The show airs next Monday night, as the Raw stars will be on tour: Gail Kim & Mickie James def. Alicia Fox & Maryse. Gail Kim pins Maryse with her straight-legged jawbreaker.
Tonight on Raw, Vince McMahon announced his plan to move 15 Superstars and Divas to various brands in a move to “shake up” the rosters (even though we had a draft 2 months ago, but shhhh..). The moves have been announced on WWE.com, and here are the Divas making a move: To Raw: – Gail … Read more
The WWE Divas were on display in Florida Championship Wrestling last night. After a couple of Diva-less weeks, FCW gets back into it’s stride pitting RAW Diva Rosa Mendes and SmackDown Diva Layla (pre-frizz)Â against Smackdown Diva Alicia Fox and Angela Fong. Sounds good, right? Yeah…, not so much. Watch the match below to see what … Read more
Just thought I’d pop a little tribute in there! # Just beat it, just beat it # They say patience is a virtue and our patience truly paid off last night, as for the first time in 6 months, the Divas got booked on pay per view and the result was everything I imagined it … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, Diva Dirt has crowned it’s first ever Female Grand Slam Champion in Michelle McCool. Michelle defeated Melina to become the new Women’s Champion moments ago at The Bash in an incredible match, if I do say so myself. I know this will be an unpopular outcome for many, but I urge you … Read more
The WWE Divas finally return to pay per view tonight and what a comeback match we have; SmackDown’s Women’s Champion Melina defends for the very first time against Michelle McCool. Neither Diva is a stranger to The Bash, though they’ve had varying degrees of luck at the event. Melina competed for the Women’s Title in … Read more
Tonight, WWE holds the 6th incarnation of it’s ‘Bash’ pay per view, a former staple of the WCW PPV calendar. Up until this year, the event had gone by the name of ‘The Great American Bash’, but in an effort to make the show more globally-friendly, it has been shortened to ‘The Bash’.
Tonight at The Bash, the Women’s Championship will be defended for only the second time at the event when Melina defends against Michelle McCool. Neither Diva is a stranger to this particular event, Melina was involved in the very first Women’s Title defence in 2007. Meanwhile, McCool’s career landmark came last year, when she became the first ever Divas Champion at this PPV.
Let us take a look through the years at the various Bash events, ahead of tonight’s big pay per view! Remember to join us for our Bash live blog from 7.45pm ET/12.45am UK!
2004
Sable vs Torrie Wilson
The first Bash pay per view was held in 2004, when WWE ressurected the event for it’s SmackDown brand. With the advertising campaign based around the brand’s top Diva, Torrie Wilson, it only made sense to put her on the card. Sable and Torrie had started out as bitter rivals in 2003 before making up to appear on the cover of Playboy together in March 2004. They even notched up a huge victory together at WrestleMania XX for the SmackDown brand. But just a few months later, they were back at each other’s throats (both on screen and in real life!) which led to this match at the Bash:
It may not have been the most technical affair, but Sable could teach our current crop of Divas a thing or two about in-ring psychology. Her heel mannerisms are resemblant of current Diva, Maryse’s. Though Sable stole a win here, Torrie would get her revenge the very next week on SmackDown.
Welcome to Diva B-Sides, the Diva Dirt exclusive where we match WWEÂ Divas and TNA Knockouts with new entrance themes. In honor of this Sunday’s PPV, The Bash, I’ve decided to take exception to my new one-Diva-per-post rule to bring you guys a B-Side for both the champion and the challenger. Let’s get right into things with the #1 contender Michelle McCool:
MICHELLE’S PICK: “BREAKING DISHES” BY RIHANNA
I think we can all agree that Michelle’s current theme has long wore out it’s welcome. It just doesn’t fit her new persona. She could also stand to change that tron, because running along the beach in a skimpy bikini just doesnt scream ‘heel’ to me. Alas that’s another post for another time.
At first listen, this song might not seem to fit Michelle, but I think it’s message of being a powerful woman, girl power etc. fits her perfectly. I think that a song with so much character such as this one could help McCool make up in the charisma department (where she is somewhat lacking).
[audio:04 Breakin’ Dishes.mp3]
 Melina’s Pick after the break:
Friday Night SmackDown spoilers below for the final show before The Bash. EDIT: Now added more detailed spoilers! Next match was Divas tag action, Alicia Fox and Michelle McCool defeat Gail Kim and Melina in maybe 6 or 7 minutes (forgot to time this one) Melina got kicked in the mouth early, and sold it … Read more
Last night’s much touted ‘commercial free’ Raw was a certifiable flop in the Divas department. If you missed it – and I’m kinda wishing I had – you didn’t miss anything at all. In fact, you could have just not watched last night’s Raw and continue living your life because there was nothing interesting about … Read more
So this is what the parting of the red sea must feel like. Though not officially announced, the Wrestling Observer has announced that a Women’s Championship match is expected to take place at The Bash pay per view on June 28th. The Bash will be the first Divas pay per view match since January [WrestleMania … Read more
Last night on Superstars, feuding SmackDown Divas Eve and Layla took their rivalry to the tri-branded ring in a rematch from their much hyped singles bout a few weeks ago. Adding extra ‘flavour’ to the proceedings was a special guest referee, in the form of a very gaudy looking Maria: You’d think by now that … Read more
This week’s SmackDown spoilers are under the cut. The show airs on Friday, don’t forget to check back for our Redux! Melina def. Alicia Fox. After the match, Michelle attacks Melina and says that she will be the first ever Diva to be Women’s & Divas Champion.