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
Now former WWE Diva, Melina, posted a tearful, emotional podcast about her release from WWE via her official website RealMelina.com. Listen below: You can listen to our podcast about Melina’s release here. RELATED: – Melina Released – Gail Kim and Melina Comment on Their WWE Departures – Divas React to Gail & Melina’s WWE Departures
Now departed Divas, Gail Kim and Melina, received an influx of support on their respective departures from WWE from their fellow WWE Divas via Twitter. Former NXT rookie and FCW Diva, Maxine, wrote to Melina: I know you will be great at whatever you do. I hope one day I will be able to spend … Read more
Former NXT rookie, Aksana, joined the big leagues tonight by making her debut on SmackDown. Now sporting dark hair with bangs, Aksana entered GM Teddy Long’s office, seducing him into giving her his phone number. Aksana makes the third NXT season three rookie to have graduated to the main roster following Kaitlyn and AJ. Maxine … Read more
Former SHIMMER star, Tenille, who was signed by WWE earlier this year, was featured on Canada’s Global news broadcast in last night in a profile piece about her joining the company. In the report, it’s noted that Tenille recently had a successful shoulder surgery and will likely report to WWE in the early 2012. Watch … Read more
In light of the’s big news, Melanie and Chenda got together to record this special ‘breaking news’ podcast looking at today’s events. RELATED: Gail Kim Requests Release from WWE / Melina Released / Gail Kim and Melina Comment on Their WWE Departures We discuss the departures from Gail Kim and Melina from WWE, as well … Read more
Gail Kim and Melina, who quit and were released by WWE respectively, have both commented on their departures from the company. Kim, who requested her release, wrote on her Twitter page: Every1 sounds upset or sad or concerned..trust me its the best thing ever. Now my life can begin. All the negativity is gone and … Read more
WWE has announced Melina‘s release via its official website today. The company posted the standard ‘future endeavored’ message, wishing Melina the best. Melina, who just this week admitted to being ‘the most controversial woman in wrestling’, has competed at several WrestleManias and been a five-time champion during her run in WWE. Melina initially tried out … Read more
Gail Kim posted the following on her Twitter page: Hey I just wanted every1 to know that I officially quit WWE on monday. So thank u wwe fans! This won’t be the last u see of me. Love u guys :) Gail returned to WWE following a several year absence in 2008 after leaving TNA … Read more
WWE Diva, Melina, recently spoke to SLAM! Sports while on a promotional trip to Canada. Some highlights from the interview include Melina being asked about rumors rampant on the Internet that she’s not being pushed at the moment because she’s being punished by WWE management for having a bad attitude. Melina responds: “That’s just the … Read more
WWE Diva, Melina, posted a blog on her official website discussing negative online reports written about her via wrestling news sites, as well as the controversy that surrounds her. The former Divas Champion says that she is the “most controversial woman in wrestling,” and perhaps said website think “its easy to throw [her] name around … Read more
Former Divas Champion, Melina, posted a video blog answering questions submitted to her via Twitter. In the clip, Melina gives advice to girls who want to become WWE Divas, discusses whether she’s interested in acting and the best advice that she got when she started in WWE. Watch below:
Holy nostalgia, Batman! A quartet of the most popular Divas of WWE years past, Trish Stratus, Lita, Stacy Keibler and Torrie Wilson are honored on WWE’s Greatest Superstars of the 21st Century DVD which was recently released. No doubt, the four Divas were amongst the most popular Divas of the noughties, but WWE’s omission of … Read more
The LA County Superior Court today granted a restraining order request filed by WWE’s Maryse recently against a 61-year-old stalker, Lee Silber. Maryse Files Restraining Order Against “Obsessed” Man, Fears He Will Kill Her TMZ reports that Silber is banned from going within 300 feet of the Raw Diva for the next three years. WWE … Read more
Could be pure tabloid fodder, but celebrity magazine Life and Style magazine is rumoring that former WWE Diva, Stacy Keibler, is dating Hollywood star, George Clooney. Oh my, look who has moved up in the world! Keibler reportedly visited with Clooney at his famed Lake Como villa in Italy. The magazine reports: Though they seem … Read more
Amid all the action during Monday’s battle royal on Raw, fans may have missed a certain golden nugget — Gail Kim eliminating herself from the match by rolling under the bottom rope. Gail has been asked an abundance of questions about her bizarre elimination, responding to one fan that she did, in fact, eliminate herself … Read more
Showing a strange but welcome focus on the Divas, WWE actually followed up on what happened on Raw last night by getting comments from both Beth Phoenix and Kelly Kelly following the Glamazon’s attack on the Divas Champion. Beth tells WWE.com: “Why I attacked Kelly Kelly? Why are you even asking that. You should be … Read more
Conspicuous by her absence tonight in the Divas battle royal tonight on Raw was former Divas Champion, Maryse. Well, we now know why. Maryse revealed on her Twitter page that she is due to undergo surgery for an abdominal hernia, and thus won’t be seeing in-ring action for a while. The Raw Diva was last … Read more
The Glamazon is going to SummerSlam! Former Women’s Champion, Beth Phoenix, outlasted all the other WWE Divas (well, except Maryse) to earn the right to face Divas Champ, Kelly Kelly, at SummerSlam in two weeks time. After the match, Beth turned heel, attacking Kelly and throwing her into the barricade. Taking the microphone, Beth sent … Read more
Tonight will see a battle royal to determine the #1 Contender for Kelly Kelly‘s Divas Title at SummerSlam. The Diva Dirt team weigh in with their predictions… April: It is far to hard to choose who you think is going to win so I’m just going to pick who I want to win. I would … Read more
WWE has increased its security at live events following a report last week that Diva, Maryse, has been targeted by a stalker. TMZ reports that “WWE officials have added additional security personnel at recent events — and plan to keep the extra protection in place as long as the organization feels there is a legitimate … Read more
TNA Knockout, Tara, has responded to fans commenting that WWE’s Eve Torres ‘stole’ her standing moonsault. The duo, friends during their time in WWE, both perform the standing moonsault, with Torres recently adding a ‘booty pop’ before performing hers — similar to Tara’s ‘shakedown’ before she hits the move. Tara Takes Part in Underwear Run … Read more
Former Divas Champion, Eve Torres, is interviewed by the Peoria Journal about her journey to the WWE and more. Perhaps most interestingly, Eve is asked about criticism of the division to which she admits that it is in a “struggling place” on television, but feels that the girls are able to show what they can … Read more
Earlier we linked to the latest episode of Colt Cabana’s Art of Wrestling podcast featuring Beth Phoenix. In that interview, Beth detailed how she got into wrestling, revealing the role that former WWE Diva Molly Holly played in getting her to the WWE, saying, “[Molly] is probably one of the biggest reasons that I’m working … Read more