WWE Diva Tamina Snuka recently appeared in a WWE Active exclusive video and she was not pleased, to say the least. The daughter of Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka was said to have demanded the time to address the fans (couldn’t she have demanded TV time?) and the self-proclaimed ‘Chaotic Exotic’ described last week’s Las Vegas Showgirls Lumberjill match … Read more
The WWE has unveiled the newest member of its backstage interviewing team: Renee Young. Renee, who has so far appeared on NXT, PPV pre-shows and international territory programming, made her flagship debut (sort of) as part of a segment filmed during Raw for WWE Active. Matt Striker introduced Renee, real name Renee Paquette, before Zack … Read more
Holy haircut! Former Divas Champion Eve Torres has debuted her new post-WWE look. The former three-time champion has followed an abundance of former Divas who have changed their hairstyle to match their new lifestyle and she revealed her new look on her official Instagram account. Eve joins former Divas Kelly Kelly (seen here) and Michelle … Read more
The WWE has decided to axe a proposed DVD release for the Divas, according to a report from WWEDVDNews.com. The DVD, tentatively titled “Top 20 Divas Countdown”, first reported on last September, has now been removed from the list of upcoming releases and has been replaced by a Mid South Wrestling collection. Thoughts: It may … Read more
Will the Glamazon ever step foot in a WWE ring again? The answer is maybe, according to Beth Phoenix herself, who recently took part in an interview with The Score’s Arda Ocal. Beth, real name Elizabeth Kocianski, said, “I never wanted to be that person who said, I’ll never come back, I’m retired, I’m done and … Read more
We’ve already seen quite a few reactions to the news of Trish Stratus‘s WWE Hall of Fame induction, and now WWE.com has spoken to several Divas to get their take on the big story: AJ Lee: “To anyone in WWE, she’s an inspiration. She has helped us break a lot of glass ceilings. It’s really … Read more
WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia has unveiled the music video for her latest track, ‘Over & Over’. The ballad features on her ‘My Time’ EP that was released last year and the video stars her husband, fashion designer Christopher Jozeph. Watch the clip below: ‘My Time’ is available now on iTunes.
Former WWE Diva Maxine, real name Karlee Leilani Perez, has been announced as the new face of WIFL, the Womens Indoor Football League. Since leaving the WWE in June 2012, Karlee had stated that she was not going to continue wrestling and was to pursue acting, and a number of projects are scheduled for release soon. … Read more
Former WWE Diva Beth Phoenix has been featured on New York news channel WENY-TV, discussing her return to her hometown of Elmira for a celebrity charity basketball game this Friday. Beth’s team will face the Harlem Wizards and will be playing to raise money for the Southern Tier Smoke travel softball team. In the video, … Read more
The wrestling world is still buzzing over news that Trish Stratus will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this April. Fellow Divas and Superstars have already commented, and now Trish herself has put out a statement. Speaking to her official website, Trish said, “I still can’t believe it. I’m just so honored to … Read more
Since news of Trish Stratus‘s WWE Hall of Fame induction broke yesterday, Divas and Superstars past and present have chimed in on Twitter with congratulatory messages for the seven-time WWE Women’s Champion: Lita: “So proud and stoked for my girl!!!” Mickie James: “Big congrats, hats in the air, & curtsies all around to my girl … Read more
Confirming reports that circulated online earlier today, the WWE revealed tonight on Raw their third inductee into the Class of 2013 for the Hall of Fame: Trish Stratus. A seven-time WWE Women’s Champion, Trish becomes the sixth woman in history to be inducted into their Hall of Fame, joining the likes of The Fabulous Moolah, … Read more
Rumor has it that the WWE Hall of Fame may get a little Stratusfaction come April 6th. Seven-time WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus has been contacted for induction into this year’s Hall of Fame, according to various reports today. The former WWE Diva — arguably the most popular and decorated Diva in company history — … Read more
Former WWE Diva Sunny, aka Tammy Sytch, has filed assault charges against her ex-boyfriend, wrestler Damien Darling, according to WTNH Connecticut. As reported over the weekend, the WWE Hall of Famer was arrested for a sixth time for violating a protective order when she appeared at Darling’s home in Branford, CT, but her lawyer Rob … Read more
Recent WWE signee Davina Rose made her in-ring debut at the NXT live event on Thursday. WWE Signs Independent Wrestler Curiously wearing a mask, Davina debuted under her real name of Pamela, teaming up with Paige and Charlotte to take on Emma, Summer Rae and Audrey Marie. Davina’s team won the match. She also wrestled … Read more
WWE Diva AJ Lee sent out her stamp of approval toward the NXT Divas via Twitter yesterday, after they made appearances at WWE’s Royal Rumble fan fest in Phoenix, Arizona. AJ wrote: “The future is in good hands.” In tag team action, Paige and Sasha Banks faced off against Emma and Summer Rae. Paige and … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Sunny has been arrested yet again, her sixth arrest since September. Sunny, real name Tamara Sytch, once again violated her court order over the weekend, as she was found in the home of her ex boyfriend, wrestler Damien Darling, reports NBCÂ Connecticut. She is now being held on a $100,000 bond and … Read more
Former WWE Divas Champion Michelle McCool has addressed her journey into motherhood for the first time in a new video blog for her official website. Michelle, who celebrates her birthday today, also revealed her new hairdo, continuing the trend of blonde Divas going brunette after leaving WWE. Speaking on becoming a mother, she said: “I … Read more
WWE are looking to re-brand their live events under new names not affiliated with Raw and Smackdown, according to a new report from PWInsider. While many of the WWE’s wrestlers, including the Divas, have been working both of the company’s flagship shows, some are more associated with a particular brand, and this new initiative will allow the … Read more
Advertising Age, the publication of record for the advertising world, has released its list of the top 40 media leaders under the age of 40. Stephanie McMahon, the WWE’s Executive VP of Creative, made the list of rising stars in the advertising and media landscape. Describing her early interest in the backstage elements of the … Read more
Recently released WWE developmental talent Skyler Moon, aka Buggy Nova, has spoken out for the first time since her release, insisting she is ‘grateful’ to the company after providing her sponsored rehabilitation for an eating disorder. She tweeted: “WWE did nothing but good for me. They gave me another chance at life by sending me … Read more
Last Monday’s edition of Raw saw the Divas Championship match between Eve Torres and Kaitlyn post the greatest viewership gains of the night, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The match, which was Eve’s final WWE match and featured Kaitlyn winning the Divas Title in her hometown of Houston, Texas, was part of the segment … Read more
Saraya Knight has spoken to The Sun newspaper in the UK and has expressed how proud she is of her NXT Diva daughter, Paige. Paige, formerly known as Britani Knight, signed a WWE deal back in September 2011 and is one of the most popular stars, male or female, on the NXT roster. Saraya was present … Read more
Former three-time WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres has posted a farewell address on her official YouTube channel. The 2007 Diva Search winner finished her career with the WWE on Monday, after losing her title to Kaitlyn on Monday Night Raw. In the video, which was recorded in her hotel room after Raw, Eve thanks her fans, … Read more
Alicia Fox recently spoke to Sophisticate’s Black Hair magazine, and discussed the moment she realized she wanted to be a WWE Diva. In the February 2013 issue of the magazine, Alicia said: “At first the training was extremely difficult. It’s not just being athletic, its the entertainment factor. You have to know how to be … Read more
In the latest Backstage Fallout, new Divas Champion Kaitlyn is visibly emotional as she celebrates her win. The Hybrid Diva won the title on last night’s 20th anniversary episode of Raw in her hometown of Houston, Texas. Her opponent and former champion, Eve, finished her career with WWE last night following the match. Watch below: