Recently signed WWE development Diva, Mercedes KV, has officially been given the ring name Sasha Banks. The former Chaotic Wrestling Women’s Champion revealed the change through her Twitter account late last night. KV wrote: “Drum roll…… My WWE name is Sasha Banks”. Fellow newcomer, Alisha Ceraso is going by the name Dani. Thoughts: Personally, I … Read more
WWE has released a backstage segment featuring Kaitlyn and Natalya via their smartphone app. The former #1 Contender to the Divas Championship and the third generation Diva exchanged in banter with one another before realizing they both hate the current champ, Eve Torres. Natalya then decided that although she deserves a title match, Kaitlyn is the next best thing, … Read more
For the first time since finishing up with the WWE on Monday night, Beth Phoenix has taken to Twitter to address her departure. After thanking fans for their support, Beth explained her reasons for leaving, tweeting, “My family waited patiently for 10 years while I chased my dreams.I decided it was time to come home … Read more
A few weeks after former WWE developmental Diva Sofia Cortez competed in a TNA tryout match, fellow Tough Enough competitor Caylee Turner has also received a tryout. Last night, TNA Knockout Tara tweeted a message praising a match with ODB and Caylee, saying, “Great match with @TheODBBAM and @wwecayleeturner. Yayyyy!” It appears as though Caylee, … Read more
WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia re-emerged on social media last night after she was struck by a car last Friday in Los Angeles. Garcia sent out a Tout video thanking fans for their support following the accident that left her hospitalized and in a neck brace. Lilian noted that she hopes to back on television … Read more
In her final words before departing WWE, Beth Phoenix thanked her fans and talked about her career in WWE in an interview with WWE.com. Watch below: RELATED: – Beth Phoenix Gone from WWE – Divas Comment on Beth Phoenix’s Departure – Raw Redux (October 29th, 2012): AJ-Vickie Rivalry Heats Up, and a Thank You to … Read more
With Beth Phoenix‘s departure from WWE following last night’s Raw taping, several WWE stars have chimed in via Twitter to pay tribute to the now former WWE Diva. As had been widely speculated, Beth was due to finish up with WWE at the end of October. This was proven right when she was ‘fired’ on … Read more
As had been widely rumored over the past month, former WWE Women’s and Divas Champion Beth Phoenix has left WWE. Beth was written off television on tonight’s episode of Raw in a storyline firing at the hands of Raw’s Managing Supervisor, Vickie Guerrero, but in reality it had been reported that Beth had handed in … Read more
Holy heck! I haven’t even had time to set things up and this pre-show is making me get to work right away. Jumping right on in with the action tonight!!!!!! Queen Vickie Guerrero comes out screaming “Excuse Me” much to the delight of Cena and the fans. She looks absolutely amazing in that dress. She’s … Read more
Divas Champion Eve fended off competition from not one, but two challengers for her title at tonight’s Hell in a Cell pay per view. With tensions mounting in the Divas division over who attacked Kaitlyn last month at Night of Champions (and all fingers being pointed in her direction), Eve managed to defeat both Kaitlyn … Read more
WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia has been released from hospital after being hit by a car Friday afternoon. As previously reported, WWE announced that the veteran star had been struck by a car in Los Angeles, and her condition was “unknown”. In an update today, Lilian’s husband, Chris Jozeph tells WWE.com “Lilian has been released … Read more
Tonight sees a three-way match for the Divas Title as Eve defends against Layla and Kaitlyn. Who will win? The Diva Dirt team weigh in… Cryssi: This match is interesting to me because there are a ton of different scenarios and three equally interesting possible outcomes. I do feel like Eve will come out the … Read more
We are saddened to report that SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia has been hospitalized after being struck by a car on Friday afternoon, WWE has announced. The tenured WWE Diva was hit by the car in Los Angeles and hospitalized. WWE.com reports that Lilian “suffered multiple contusions and lacerations on the left side of her … Read more
WWE.com has compiled a list of “5 Most Wanted WrestleMania 29 Dream Matches” and the only Divas match to make the list was one pitting former Raw GM AJ Lee against 7-time Women’s Champion Trish Stratus. They explain their reasoning behind the choice in saying: “The in-ring endeavors of former Raw General Manager AJ Lee … Read more
Tonight at the SmackDown tapings, a Divas Title match was booked for this Sunday’s Hell in a Cell PPV. Since it could be considered a spoiler, the match is in spoiler tags below:
As announced on tonight’s episode of Raw, General Manager AJ Lee has resigned from her management position. Lee, appearing along with Vince McMahon, announced that her resignation is due to allegations of her fraternizing with an anonymous WWE Superstar. (Get your bingo boards out!) An emotional AJ discussed how she grew up with nothing, going … Read more
Divas Champ Eve Torres dropped by VH1’s Morning Buzz show today for a sit-down interview. Eve gave fans a rare glimpse into her personal life, talking about her relationship with fiancé Rener Gracie, as well as talking about a host of WWE-related topics, including how the Divas avoid wardrobe malfunctions. Eve also talks about winning … Read more
Congratulations are in order as former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle has given birth to a second daughter. Candice announced on Twitter that the baby’s name is Ryumi Grace. Candice and her husband, Dr Ken Gee Ehrlich, also have a two year old daughter, AkiAnne Rose, born in 2010. Congratulations to Candice and family! Picture: … Read more
In an interview with the sports blog With Leather, WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres opened up about a number of topics, most notably giving us a peek into the perspective of current WWE Divas. When asked if she sees the Divas landscape changing with the departures of Kelly Kelly and Beth Phoenix, Eve says: “It’s … Read more
Last week former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly debuted a slightly darker new ‘do, going from platinum blonde to a more two-toned look. Early this morning, Kelly tweeted a new photo showing herself with an even darker shade–a light brown. It looks like Kelly was easing her hair into the color change. What do you think … Read more
Former WWE Diva Sunny, real name Tamara Sytch, will return to rehab today. WWE will once again sponsor her rehabilitation. WFSB based in New Haven, Connecticut reports that following a court appearance this morning, Sytch will be transported from the court to the rehabilitation center in Pennsylvania. “The WWE will drive her from court to … Read more
Fans tuning in to Raw last night saw a different side to former Divas Champion, Layla, as she starred in the latest video package for WWE’s breast cancer awareness campaign with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Layla revealed her deeply personal, heartbreaking story of losing her mother to breast cancer. This certainly brought a … Read more
WWE has signed fitness competitor and model Alisha Ceraso. Ceraso, from Connecticut, has already joined WWE’s developmental territory, NXT in Tampa, Florida. I’m told she reported to developmental at the same time as Mercedes KV, the independent wrestler that was also recently signed. Ceraso is in her early 20s and has an interesting story; when … Read more
28-year-old Renee Paquette — an on-air personality for The Score Television Network in Canada — announced on Twitter that she has been hired by WWE. Paquette wrote: Thanks for all of the well wishes! I’m sad to leave amazing people @theScore but very very excited to be joining #wwe #pumped #thankyou During her time with … Read more
Former WWE developmental talent, Ivelisse Velez — aka Sofia Cortez — worked a tryout match for TNA this past Thursday in Orlando, Florida. Velez faced veteran Knockout, Tara, in the match. RELATED: Exclusive: Ivelisse Velez (Sofia Cortez) Talks WWE Release, Attitude Rumors, Plans for the Future & More The former Tough Enough contestant was released … Read more