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
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
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
With wrestling heavyweights like Trish Stratus already chiming in on the controversial run-on joke that is Natalya‘s flatulence gimmick, it was only a matter of time until her uncle Bret Hart was asked to comment on the angle. In a recent interview with theScore, he said: Sometimes things aren’t always in your control. Sometimes they … Read more
WWE developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling is to close down, according to F4WOnline.com. WWE has reportedly informed its television partner in Florida, Bright House, that it will cease production immediately and stop filming new episodes. Currently, there are three more episodes of FCW due to air. The website reports that the FCW talent will be … Read more
Former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler is being considered for a role on The X Factor, reports the New York Post. Keibler, whose stock has risen over the past year due to her relationship with A-list actor George Clooney, may be one of the show’s new hosts. X Factor executive producer and judge Simon Cowell axed … Read more
Following their match on SmackDown last night, AJ, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella appeared on Backstage Fallout on YouTube. Check it out below:
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan has taken to Facebook to offer girlfriend AJ ‘advice’ on how she can be a better WWE Diva. Bryan wrote: I wanted to publicly share some things that AJ can do to make herself a better Diva: 1. Be taller. Not sure how? How about trading in those Chuck … Read more
Here’s the segment that aired on Extra yesterday which saw Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres crash host Maria Menounos‘ interview with Kelly Kelly and challenge the duo to a match at WrestleMania 28. The foursome will face off at ‘Mania 28 in Miami on Apriln 1st.
WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia suffered a shoe mishap at the SmackDown taping this past Tuesday night. Lilian’s shoe broke as she was making her entrance.
A Divas tag team match involving celebrity WWE fan Maria Menounos has been announced for WrestleMania 28 on April 1st. Menounos will team with Kelly Kelly to take on WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres. The official challenge came on Menounos’ showbiz gossip show, Extra, which airs in syndication. In an episode which … Read more
A recap of the Divas segment on showbiz programme Extra, hosted by Maria Menounos, below courtesy of ProWrestling.net. As reported, the segment was filmed yesterday and pictures show that things got physical between Maria and Beth Phoenix. The angle is to set up a match at WrestleMania 28. Maria Menounos brought out Kelly Kelly and … Read more