Former WWE developmental talent, Ivelisse Velez, formerly Sofia Cortez, will make her MMA debut next year. Details below: DECEMBER 28TH,2012-Chicago, IL Fight Card Entertainment looks to shock the MMA world & the wrestling industry with the signing of former WWE star Ivelisse “The Huntress” Velez to make her MMA debut at FIGHTCARD48:RUTHLESS. The Puerto Rican … Read more
Former WWE Divas Champion, Michelle McCool, has spoken about yet another former colleague on her official website. This time, Michelle — who is no stranger to controversy — spoke about another controversial former Diva, Melina. Speaking about Melina’s alleged backstage reputation, Michelle said: “Throughout her career, she may have had some run-ins or problems with … Read more
Following 12 months of title changes, backstabbing, romantic entanglements, weddings and dancing, we finally come to the end of 2012 for the WWE Divas and TNA Knockouts. And, as is annual tradition, the Diva Dirt team take a look back at the year for the women who have entertained us during the course of the … Read more
It’s a very McCool Christmas this year, as former WWE star Michelle McCool is talking about yet another colleague today. After previously talking about Kelly Kelly and Natalya in an interview with her official website, today it’s the turn of TNA Knockouts Champion, Tara, formerly Victoria in WWE. Michelle spoke of the emotional night when … Read more
Michelle McCool has spoken to her official fansite about working with her former colleague and current WWE Diva, Natalya. Michelle reminisces on Natalya’s arrival to the SmackDown brand in 2008 and the initial tension between the pair after rumors arose on the Internet that stated Michelle was teaching Nattie the ‘WWE style’ of wrestling. The first … Read more
From one former Divas Champion to another, retired Diva Michelle McCool thinks Kelly Kelly, real name Barbie Blank — who left the company earlier this year — didn’t get enough credit during her run in WWE, recalling the time when she was struck be a singapore cane on ECW. Michelle said: “I remember all the … Read more
From Nexus to Paul Heyman to Serena Deeb, CM Punk has had a whole host of affiliations over the years. But before all of those had taken place, could he have been called up with a certain ‘Hardcore Country’ Diva? It appears that alliance nearly happened, according to Mickie James herself, speaking exclusively to Diva … Read more
Apparently, Divas Champion Eve Torres didn’t get the memo that AJ Lee was crowned WWE’s “Diva of the Year” on Sunday night. When WWE.com caught up with her for a reaction to losing the trophy, Eve instead began to give an acceptance speech. When she was informed that she actually lost, Eve was speechless, and … Read more
Tonight on the Slammy Awards edition of Raw, AJ Lee added another Slammy to go alongside her Diva of the Year award: Kiss of the Year. AJ’s victory wasn’t exactly a surprise, as each of the four kisses nominated involved her. Though, the one she did win for–her kiss with John Cena–made for an ironic … Read more
WWE crowned its Diva of the Year last night during its WWE TLC pre-show as AJ Lee took the win. The award — which was relegated to WWE.com rather than being given out on tonight’s Raw special Slammy Awards episode — makes AJ two-for-two as she was also voted WWE Magazine’s Diva of the Year. … Read more
Greetings readers! If you were expecting an upbeat, sunshine and rainbows type of redux then you definitely came to the wrong place. TLC hasn’t even started yet and I’m already over it. That’s pretty bad, right? I think it has a lot to do with the fact I absolutely hate Christmas and the match I’m … Read more
Tonight at WWE: TLC, Naomi was on the way to having a Cinderella-like night, rising from her usual Funkadactyl duties to becoming the #1 contender to the Divas Title in the pre-show Battle Royal. When it came time for her to face Divas Champion Eve Torres, Naomi came out swinging, showing off amazing agility and … Read more
Earlier tonight at WWE: TLC, Naomi became the #1 Contender to the Divas Championship. The NXT Season 3 runner-up turned Funkadactyl bested Alicia Fox, Aksana, Cameron, Kaitlyn, Layla, Natalya, Rosa Mendes and Tamina Snuka in order to earn an opportunity to face WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres. The finish saw Eve attack Kaitlyn when her … Read more
Tonight at TLC, WWE will crown a number one contender for the Divas Title. Who will it be? The Diva Dirt team weigh in… Bobby: You know what, I’m going to go out on a limb here. I know it probably won’t happen, but I feel like if I believe hard enough, there’s a slight… … Read more
WWE Magazine has named former Raw General Manager, AJ Lee as their Diva of the Year. At the start of her year in January, she stood by her man, Daniel Bryan, all the way to present day December, where she finds herself involved with John Cena. AJ has certainly shared both the stage and her lips … Read more
Sources tell Diva Dirt that WWE has signed another independent talent, this time in California based competitor, Davina Rose. The young star has been a regular in SHIMMER and is the protegee of former WWE star, Serena. Her in-ring style is said to be reminiscent of the former Straight Edge Diva, who famously had her head … Read more
WWE has announced the nominations for the annual Slammy Awards, and despite concerns about whether the Divas would be honored, the Diva of the Year award is back after a one year absence. Four Divas are up for the award this year: AJ Lee, Divas Champion Eve Torres, Kaitlyn and former champion Layla. It looks … Read more
WWE may be looking to make some changes to the Divas division in the near future. The company has conducted focus groups to find out what fans enjoy and don’t enjoy about the Divas division, and their thoughts on the direction of the Divas and what roles fans might like to see them in, according … Read more
Quieter than Father Christmas placing presents in homes on Christmas Day, WWE have changed the line-up to the TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs pre-show match featuring the Divas. Former RAW General Manager AJ Lee has been removed from the ‘Santa’s Helper’ Number One Contender’s Battle Royal whilst The Funkadactyls Cameron and Naomi (FINALLY!) have been … Read more
Former WWE Diva and TNA Knockout Kharma revealed some behind the scenes details surrounding the well-received vignettes that preceded her WWE debut in May 2011, as well has her thoughts on her now infamous debut at the Extreme Rules pay per view. Kharma, real name Kia Stevens, said she was on the edge of her … Read more
WWE announced the categories for its annual Slammy Awards via its website last night, which is all well and good, except fans of the WWE Divas, and well, the Divas themselves, seem to have been shut out of the equation. For the first time since the Slammys returned to WWE as a permanent end of … Read more
A Divas match has been added to the card for this Sunday’s TLC Pay-Per-View, but it won’t be taking place on the big show. Instead, it will air on YouTube as part of the PPV’s pre-show. The match will be a Battle Royal to determine the #1 contender for Eve Torres‘s Divas Title. It will … Read more
Ex-WWE Diva Kharma, real name Kia Stevens, recently opened up to Diva Dirt about her shocking release from the company, surprisingly suggesting it was a “good idea”. The former Awesome Kong explained in a recent interview that after she made her one-night return to the WWE at January’s Royal Rumble pay per view, the ball … Read more
As reported earlier this week, WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia returned to work this past Tuesday for the first time since being struck by a car in Los Angeles in October. The Diva was hit by a car while working out and received treatment for head head, back and neck trauma. Speaking about her return … Read more
Fans were wondering the whereabouts of Divas Champion Eve Torres on WWE television this week as she didn’t appear on Raw — well, wonder no more. According to F4WOnline, Eve is recovering from an elbow injury and was used in a limited in-ring capacity during last weekend’s WWE live events where she teamed with Rosa … Read more
Color us shocked… Pun intended. Former Divas Champion Layla has traded in her trademark dark hair for a lighter touch, unveiling her new look via Twitter. Layla tweeted: “Loving my new hair I always wanted to be blonde (sic).” The exotic beauty has been known for her brown locks for as long as she’s been … Read more