WWE Superstars, John Morrison, had high praise indeed for girlfriend and former Diva, Melina, in a recent interview. Speaking to Canada’s London Free Press, JoMo stated that Melina was “the most talented diva ever to be employed by WWE.” John continues: She’s got charisma and sex appeal. But the main thing that sets her apart … Read more
As reported yesterday, Council for Unity member Lisa Wright wrote a letter to the Be a Star Alliance questioning its affiliation with WWE. Over the past few months, WWE has teamed with Be a Star for an anti-bullying campaign and has aired commercials for the campaign on its programming. RELATED: Be a Star Targeted for … Read more
Well, it’s about time someone poked holes in WWE’s affiliation with the ‘Be a Star’ anti-bullying campaign. That someone is Lisa Wright from the Council for Unity, who wrote a letter — obtained by the Wrestling Observer — to Be a Star following ‘fat jokes’, construed as bullying, being made about Vickie Guerrero on air. … Read more
Okay, now she’s just showing off! Less than a month after revealing her hot cover for Revive magazine, Trish Stratus is at it again! This time, Trish is all about the yoga, posing on the cover of Sweat Equity magazine. With her yoga mat, fitgloves and sneakers in tow, Trish is ready to school us … Read more
SmackDown is going to air a live special on Tuesday, August 30th, Syfy has revealed. SmackDown will air live from 8pm ET on Syfy just one day after a live episode of Raw. The show is usually taped on Tuesdays and airs Fridays. The live show will be re-aired in the regular Friday night timeslot. … Read more
Tonight’s edition of NXT featured the main roster debut of NXT season 3 rookie Maxine. In her debut, she performed a sneak attack on fellow former rookie AJ. Watch the debut below (skip to 5:20):
Diva fans were severely disappointed this past weekend when the Divas roster for WWE ’12 was revealed. The roster had seemingly been cut in half from the year before. Just seven Divas were revealed on Saturday, down from 13-14 for last year’s SmackDown vs Raw. With Trish Stratus also expected to be in the game, … Read more
Our friends at Kayfabe Commentaries have released a sneak peak from Jim Cornette’s upcoming Timeline: History of the WWE DVD in which Cornette talks about events in the company in 1997. In a clip from the DVD, Cornette puts former WWE Diva Sable on blast, saying that she didn’t want to be in the wrestling … Read more
The FCW website has officially re-added the profiles of both Tough Enough alumni, Christina Crawford and Ariane Andrew as of this morning. Last week, Andrew’s profile was removed just days after her addition to the site, but it looks as if they just placed her on the site too soon. RELATED: Exclusive: Christina Crawford Talks … Read more
Divas Champion, Kelly Kelly, retained her title against Beth Phoenix tonight at SummerSlam after stealthily countering the Glam Slam into a victory roll. Kelly upset the Glamazon following a good match that saw Beth dominate Kelly. However, Kelly also had some shining spots including a great crossbody to Phoenix on the outside. However, despite winning … Read more
WWE Executive Vice President of Creative Development, Stephanie McMahon, made a cameo appearance at SummerSlam tonight in a backstage segment with CM Punk. The former General Manager and Women’s Champion appeared to wish Punk good luck for his WWE Championship match later in the evening, leading to a back and forth between the pair. Stephanie … Read more
Tonight, Kelly Kelly defends the Divas Championship against Beth Phoenix. Can she overcome the Diva of Doom? The Diva Dirt team weighs in: April: SummerSlam is the biggest party of the summer so what better way to celebrate than with a new champion? I think Beth Phoenix is going to dominate in this match. She … Read more
This past year she was a Tough Enough trainer, returned to Raw and competed at WrestleMania 27, so it only makes sense that Trish Stratus would be one of the legends in WWE ’12, right? RELATED: WWE and THQ Unveil Divas Roster for “WWE ’12? / Videos from WWE ’12: Diva Entrances and Finishers, Plus … Read more
WWE and THQ revealed the entire roster for this year’s video game, WWE ’12, which will be due in stores later this year. WWE ’12 replaces the SmackDown vs Raw series as the flagship of the WWE games empire. In an Internet broadcast live from WWE’s SummerSlam Axxess from LA, THQ revealed seven of the … Read more
Complex magazine has compiled a list of the 50 greatest wrestling costumes in their opinion, with Kelly Kelly, Sensational Sherri and Ms Elizabeth making the cut. The reigning Divas Champ makes the list at #38, with Complex describing her as “the first diva to successfully rock dope Nikes on a regular basis.” The late Sherri … Read more
It looks like FCW’s removal of Ariane Andrew from its online roster was a mistake, or she’d been added too early. Ariane and a couple of new male Superstars were added to the roster last week only to have their profiles taken down yesterday along with a batch of released talent. RELATED: Ariane Andrew and … Read more
Former WWE Diva, Melina, responded on Twitter to what seems to have been a parting shot directed at her by WWE on Monday Night Raw. During Beth Phoenix‘s promo following her match with Eve, she said: “No more booty popping, no more splits and no more stinkfaces.” The splits are, of course, widely associated with … Read more
Gail Kim commented on her WWE status via Twitter tonight, revealing that WWE won’t let her out of her contract. Gail wrote: This is the current situation for everyone who’s asking: I quit last Monday and apparently after a total of 5 yrs of working for a company where I was not utilized or appreciated, … Read more
WWE.com caught up with former Women’s and Divas Champion, Michelle McCool, for a new back to school feature. Michelle, of course, was a teacher prior to joining WWE in 2004. Michelle comments on her retirement and what she’s been up to since leaving WWE earlier this year, as well as what she misses about WWE. … Read more
Former Tough Enough contestant, Ariane Andrew, and Sonia have been removed from FCW’s online roster page, indicating that they have been let go from the company. Ariane was only just added to the roster page last week. Several male Superstars have also been removed from the roster. It seems like WWE’s cuts last Friday also … Read more
While Gail Kim announced she quit WWE last week, the former Women’s Champion has not yet been granted a release from her contract. Gail essentially walked out on the company, as noted on her Twitter, due to frustration as to how she’s been used. According to Mike Johnson at PWInsider, WWE has not made an … Read more
In perhaps a preview of what will happen on TV this week, Beth Phoenix and Natalya, who both turned heel last week with Natalya pledging allegiance to Beth, worked together last night at a joint Raw and SmackDown live event. Results from that house show below: [notice]*The Diva guest host is announced and it is … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer, Jim Ross, commented on the possibility of a WWE Divas television show on his official website. JR, who returned to Raw recently, wrote: Possibility of a Diva’s TV show….wow…stranger things have occurred but it seems as if the Diva division is somewhat of an after thought, unfortunately, these days but I’d … Read more
Former WWE Women’s Champion, Debra, has revealed that she thinks today’s Divas “all seem so alike.” Diva Dirt reader, Alexis Wilson, met Debra at the NWA Legends Fanfest in Atlanta yesterday where she asked the former Mrs Stone Cold a few questions. On the current crop of Divas, Debra told the fan: “I think the … Read more
Knockouts Champion, Mickie James, was interviewed in Orlando today by Brian Fritz ahead of tomorrow night’s Hardcore Justice pay per view. Perhaps most interestingly, James is asked about the possibility of her former Diva colleagues — Gail Kim (the first ever Knockouts Champion) and Melina — coming to TNA, or rather returning in Gail’s case. … Read more
Former WWE Women’s Champion, Gail Kim, has posted more about her decision to quit WWE on her Twitter page. Gail says that she didn’t request her release from her contract, rather that she quit, telling TNA Knockout, Tara: I didn’t ask 4 a release. I QUIT. Lol meaning I don’t want their money I’d rather … Read more